2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

Engine:Twin-Turbo Flat-6Displacement:3596Power bhp (kW):480(353)Weight kg: 1420Acceleration 0-100 kph s: 3.5 Top Speed mph (km/h): 193 (310) Base Price: 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet - $136,500 / 150,862 €The Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet carries on a twenty year Porsche tradition of offering a soft-top version of its flagship sportscar. Firstly, the 911 Turbo Cabriolet offers the driving performance of a high-powered sports car whilst still providing open-roofed driving pleasure. Secondly, compared to its competition, the open 2+2 seater offers economical fuel consumption, thanks to its lightweight design, outstanding aerodynamics and advanced engine technology.Like the 911 Turbo Coupe, the Cabriolet is powered by a 3.6-liter six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine with twin turbochargers and Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG). The powerplant generates 480 bhp and 460 lb-ft of torque at 1950 rpm. With the optional “Sport Chrono Turbo Package”, which includes an overboost function, up to 500 lb-ft is available under acceleration. The manual transmission version can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds. With the Tiptronic S transmission this time falls to 3.5 seconds. Both versions can reach speeds of up to 193 mph. Fuel consumption for the 911 Turbo Cabriolet is 21.9 miles per gallon (12.9 liters per 100 kilometers) – an exemplary value for this competitive vehicle segment

2008 XC70 AWD wagon

2008 XC70 AWD wagon, an off-road-oritented variant of the the recently-revealed 2008 V70. Power comes from either a 3.2-liter straight six-cylinder gasoline engine or a 2.4-litre five-cylinder D5 turbo diesel engine. The D5 turbo diesel offers 185 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, while the I6 model delivers 238 horsepower and a zero to 60 mph time of 8.1 seconds with a six-speed automatic. The Volvo XC70 can also be equipped with a number of advanced electronic driving systems including Volvo’s award-winning BLIS (blind spot information system), HBA (hydraulic brake assist), OHB (optimised hydraulic brakes), ACC (adaptive cruise control with collision warning and brake support), active bi-xenon headlamps, radar-controlled collision warning, emergency brake lights, all-round laminated glass and Volvo PCC (personal car communicator), which is used to lock and unlock the car as well informing the owner if the alarm has been triggered or, using a heartbeat monitor, to detect if someone is in the car.

Volkswagen Scirocco GT24

Following the lead of its Audi subsidiary, Volkswagen has debuted a new race-inspired concept at this week’s Wörthersee Tour tuning show in Austria. The latest concept is the new VW Scirocco GT24, a road-going version of the carmaker’s new Scirocco race carNurburgring 24 hour endurance challenge.

According to VW, the new concept is a preview of a future Scirocco ‘R’ sports model and is powered by a tuned 2.0L TFSI engine with 325hp on tap. Drive is sent through the front wheels via an upgraded dual-clutch gearbox with new clutch plates, revised gear ratios and a lightened flywheel. that’s set to compete in this weekend’s

Like the racing Sciroccos, the new road-going concept features the same modified body shell so it stretches an additional 227mm in length over the production car and features a 61mm wider track. It also gets modified sports suspension with adjustable race dampers lowering the car up to 75mm. The wheels are 18in with 362mm (front) and 255mm (rear) brakes.

The interior is completely stripped of all luxury amenities, enabling the concept to weigh in at a scant 1,120kg (178kg less than stock). There is however a new rollcage, Recaro seats, a carbon dash, new steering wheel, electronic display and fire extinguisher.
source:motorauthority.com

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