Beginning the first working week in 2010 marked the opening of the Detroit auto show traditional NAIAS (North American International Auto Show), which takes place in 1907 and is considered a major exhibition of the achievements of the American fleet. Recall that it was based in Detroit, all three pillars of the local auto industry - General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. And, despite the fact that the crisis was pretty ruffled U.S. automakers, most activity is expected from the hosts, promulgating the lion's share of novelties Detroit auto show. And despite the fact that not so long ago it seemed that the Americans and do would be observers at their own celebration of automotive industry. There were doubts whether it is worth to arrange a feast during the plague. However, the organizers and automakers have decided that the show must go on, even at the expense of Americans inherent megalomania and scope. Today's show - the standard of minimalism. As usual quality but not quantity, decided to take the Germans, whose news was expected, with a special look. Its share of attention deserved Japanese and Chinese. Past and did threaten to dramatically increase the quality of its products, which can not fail to interest the public. One of the most anticipated new products has been the flagship model of the Audi A8 the new generation. The car will be equipped with a 6-and 8-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines in 3.0 and 4.2 liters and output of 247 and 345 hp respectively. In addition, according to the customer on the machine can be installed V8 petrol engine in volume of 4,2 liter capacity 366 hp As transmission will make 8-speed automatic transmission. In this case, the car will also be used modernized system of quattro all-wheel drive chassis and Audi Drive Select, which includes the dynamic steering and electronic adjustment of damper stiffness. In the same equipment will be a new system to prevent accidents Pre Sense, adaptive cruise control, night vision camera, the system of recognition of pedestrians, as well as the latest headlights, made of LED technology. In addition, Audi has brought to Detroit the second version of the concept e-tron. First, all-wheel drive option has been demonstrated in the autumn in Frankfurt. Detroit has a drive to the rear axle. The superstructure of the body is made of aluminum and the outer panels are reinforced with carbon fiber. On the electric car has two electric motors with total capacity of 204 hp and develops a torque - 2650 N / m. Concept weighs just 1350 kg and can accelerate to 100 km / h in 5,9 seconds. In this case, a power reserve of battery life is 250 km. Company Mercedes introduced the world to a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, which goes on sale in European dealerships in the spring of 2010. The Germans promised that, thanks to two new features, this is the first convertible that can be used all year round without losing comfort. The secret lies in a special deflector AirCap, is activated by a button and makes it possible to ride in a warm and quiet at speeds up to 100 km / h, as well as in the Airscarf, which blows warm air passengers. Customers can choose from two versions of a convertible: Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet (382 hp) and Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet (268 hp). The company BMW, as promised, introduced in Detroit, the most powerful version of the roadster BMW Z4 sDrive35is. The car is equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo power of 340 hp Up to 100 km / h speed for the new BMW 4.8 seconds, though top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h. In addition, to achieve high acceleration allows traction control system (launch control), and increase the torque by using the system Overboost. A car is a 7-speed gearbox with double clutch, novelty inherited from its predecessor - sDrive35i. Externally as a roadster features a new front bumper, Diffuser, branded rims, and lowered by 10 mm ground clearance. In other words, on our roads this car will ride on the bottom of just about anywhere. Ford unveiled in Detroit its new Focus, which, judging by the realization in Russia of his predecessors, seriously claims the status of best-selling foreign car in our country. It only remains to wait for his domestic phenomenon motorists. New notable primarily because it will be the first Focus without division into American, European and Asian model. The machine will be externally identical worldwide, differing only by the range of engines and complete sets - depending on the preferences of the market. In the near future, Ford plans to release a Focus on electricity. Production of the next generation Ford Focus will start simultaneously in Europe, USA and China. At the Russian plant in Vsevolozhsk new generation Focus will come later - in early 2011. Another new product from Ford - the updated Mustang GT 2011 model year. The car got a five-liter eight-cylinder V-engine capacity of Ti-VCT 412 hp However, the option will also be available and less powerful engine fitted to the current version of the Mustang GT, - V8 volume of 4.6 liters and 315 hp Car and got a new transmission - five-speed gearbox was replaced by a six-speed automatic and manual. Also in Detroit was presented a new Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept, a rechargeable hybrid, which should enter production in 2012 and replaced by a model STS and DTS. Dimensions of new items are impressive: a length of 5170 mm, width 1900 and height - 1500 mm. The car is equipped with a hybrid drive, which uses a V6 engine capacity of 3.6 liters, an electric motor and power lithium-ion batteries. The total capacity of power plant is 350 liters. with. The car has the ability to move solely on electric and is recharged from the mains for 5 hours. Corporation General Motors, do not get tired to get rid of the ballast in the face of many brands, nakuplennyh in the best years, presented the concept city car brand GMC, formerly formerly seen among manufacturers of pickups and SUVs. Compact urban crossover Granite, built on a platform of Chevrolet Orlando, will be the smallest in the model number of GMC. Rear doors open concept in the opposite direction, and the average stand absent. The car is equipped with a 1.4-liter supercharged engine, developing maximum output of 138 hp and six-speed automatic transmission. This produced a furor in Detroit prototype supercar Verde, developed by U.S. company Revenge Designs in conjunction with specialists from Roush Performance. Equipped with the latest propulsion HP2g car has an engine V8, running on ethanol E85, 400 hp With that statement, the fuel consumption of just 2.14 liters per 100 kilometers. Tales of it or not, as soon as we know it. And while the creators claim that the secret to profitability in the off side of the cylinder at partial load. Powerplant HP2g can operate only one cylinder. In addition, fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer, helps the motor. However, the claimed consumption is rarely on what a hybrid is identical to the actual. Body Verde is made of carbon fiber, making the mass of the car was only 1,588 kg, and mounted on the chassis has not produced Ford GT. In the next four years, scheduled to be released only 3,000 copies of Revenge Verde, and selling it will not only within the U.S. and abroad. The first car leaves the assembly line in late 2010, and its starting price of $ 190,000. Japanese company, Toyota has shown in Detroit next hybrid concept FT-CH. Appearance of new items designed by the French design studio Toyota, located in Nice. With its design focus on passenger comfort and roominess. This machine will be the first of the eight hybrids that will be withdrawn by the market until 2012. The technology, developed for use in metropolitan areas, has received from the media nickname "mini-Prius», as it has exactly the same hybrid system as the older brother. In this case FT-CH as much as 560 mm shorter than the Prius. Toyota representatives declined to specify the technical data of the vehicle, noting that it is cheaper, more economical and cleaner than their predecessors. The main competitor of FT-CH was introduced by Honda. Sport Honda CR-Z is equipped with a hybrid gasoline-electric power plant with a 6-speed manual transmission. In the car manual gearbox combined with a gasoline-electric powerplant. Manual transmission is supplemented 1,5-liter 4-cylinder engine delivering 124 hp and torque of 174 N / m. The same as that of the 1.8-liter engine, mounted on a model of Civic, with emissions of CO2, reduced by 35 g / km to 117 g / km. Chinese company BYD, visited Detroit for the third time, finally, publicly declared himself with the all-electric crossover E6, whose sales should start in 2010. Having not the most prominent dimensions - 4554 x 1882 x 1630 (length, width and height), he manages to easily accommodate up to five people is not the Chinese constitution. In the movement of front-E6 contained electric motor, whose power is 75 kW (101 hp). In order to accelerate to 100 km / h the car needed 14 seconds, top speed is 140 km / h, range - 330 km. In this fast recharge batteries in just 10 minutes, and for a full charge from a home outlet takes 7 hours. Finally, FIAT, has recently taken possession of 20% stake in Chrysler and thus gain leverage over a U.S. "whale", and brought to Detroit its famous Fiat 500, introduced in EV modifications and Abarth, and Lancia Delta under the logo of Chrysler. FIAT guide explained that is not going to deceive Americans by selling them to their cars under the American brand, and this gesture just wanted to show the importance of their cooperation with Chrysler. It is worth noting also the phenomenon of people of the new Lincoln MKX 2011 model year. As planned by the founders, he will compete with brands such as Audi Q5 and the Lexus RX 350. And though such optimism is only a smile, a manufacturer believes in their car, introducing the iron arguments. For example, improved noise reduction achieved with higher-quality trim and revolutionary sound insulation system. SUV received a 3.7-liter 6-cylinder engine produces 305 hp, adaptive cruise control system and alert the driver of potential danger of a collision. It also helps to slow down quickly in an emergency. For the convenience of a car cameras have been installed "dead zones" that will also help protect the driver from collision. There is even a system in Lincoln MyKey, limiting the hyperactivity in the way young drivers who took his parents car to drive. Until recently, such a "trick" was necessary only to "rotting" in the West, but now the national "golden youth" is a bit limited speed. Detroit auto show will run until January 24.
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