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2012, Volkswagen E-Bugster Debuted In America

admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:17:46 +0000

Volkswagen Beetle shows a model with an electric passing in Detroit North American International Auto Show on these days.

The car, which had received the name of the E-Bugster, was created in order to prove: the double speedster Beetle with extremely circumscribed proportions and engine capacity of 85kW can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in 10.9 seconds at full absence of exhaust gases.
The central power unit of the concept of E-Bugster is characterized by innovative design and weighs only 80 kg. Energy to power the electric motor is stored in compact lithium-ion batteries, which are placed behind the front seats.
Battery capacity of 28.3 kWh is enough for at least 180 km of city driving. The new system of charging Volkswagen allows you to charge the battery at a special station for electric vehicles in 35 minutes. In home conditions of the battery E-Bugster recharged from the mains with a voltage of 120 V to America (or 230 V for Europe). The interface of charging cable is under the conventional “fuel cap” next to the rear rack.
Thanks to the new power supply system E-Bugster can be charged via the interface using any available method of charging:

Single-phase charging from the AC
Ultra-fast charging from network of a direct current at the stations for electric cars.

There is no information yet about the possibility of serial production of Volkswagen E-Bugster.

In 2013 Porsche 918 Spyder Serial version will be shown

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:34:59 +0000

In the autumn 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, Porsche will present a serial hybrid 918 Spyder.

Due to the unique hybrid technology anticipated estimated fuel consumption the 918 Spyder in the new European test cycle (NEDC) should be only three liters per 100 kilometers. Its power unit V8 500 hp works in conjunction with two electric motors with a total capacity of 218 hp.

Model 918 Spyder can be ordered now. The provisional price in Russia is 991 300 euros, including VAT and country-specific equipment.

To make the 918 Spyder exclusive status of the release of the two-seater is limited to 918 units.

Abarth will make own speedster

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:52:29 +0000

Abarth Tuning Studio, which specializes in producing “hot” versions of Fiat cars, intends to present a model of its own design. Built it, however, will also be on Fiat, but it will not prevent it from becoming one of the most stylish and beautiful machines on the market, which will be made in the style of Zagato Abarth 750 T 1959.

It is an open platform speedster Fiat 500. This car will be produced without a roof (it probably will offer an extra charge). But under the hood Abarth 500 Speedster will petrol engine with 1.4 liter turbo, which will produce 163 or 178 hp depending on the settings.