Ford introduces the sporty Zetec S to its acclaimed all-new Focus line up. Developed specifically for UK customers, Ford Focus Zetec S combines sporty styling with the debut of the 1.6-litre 180PS EcoBoost petrol engine.
Any 2012 Ford Focus Zetec S chosen with this engine or the 1.6-litre 115PS TDCi will carry the ECOnetic Technology badge, as they benefit from auto start-stop, Ford ECO mode, gear shift indicator, active grille shutter and smart regenerative charging.
Customers will have to choose between four engines: the 1.6-litre 180PS EcoBoost turbo-charged petrol engine, a 1.6-litre 115PS TDCi with ECOnetic Technology, 1.6-litre 125PS Ti-VCT petrol and the 2.0-litre 163PS TDCi.
Equipped with the 1.6-litre 180PS EcoBoost turbo-charged petrol engine , the upcoming Ford Focus Zetec S will hit 62mph in 7.9sec.
The 2013 Subaru BRZ is a rear-wheel drive sports car featuring the Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine. The Subaru Boxer engine in the BRZ was positioned even lower than other Subaru models so that the BRZ has one of the lowest possible centers of gravity on the market today. The product concept of Subaru BRZ is "Pure Handling Delight". The Subaru BRZ is a fun sports car that any driver may enjoy driving with peace of mind.
unequaled elements of the BRZ are its grille and front bumper design, headlight detailing, custom fender vents, integrated exhaust tips, and revised tail-lamps. Despite predictions the BRZ would be more powerful than its Toyota counterpart, Subaru has confirmed that its sports car will also feature a horizontally opposed ‘boxer’ engine and Toyota’s D-4S direct injection technology and with peak output capped at 197 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque.
The Subaru BRZ has a low-mounted Boxer engine on a specially designed sub-frame that forms an "ultra-low center of gravity package". With this arrangement, BRZ achieved a low driving position typical of a sports car. Subaru aimed for a sports car design that instinctively conveys the car's. fun-to-drive character.
The "ultra-low center of gravity package" also allowed a low hood design. This low hood and bulging front fenders raise expectations for the Subaru BRZ's. drivability. The low center of gravity enhances BRZ's. sensuous beauty with its shapely fender flares.
Low center of gravity and low driving position were achieved by the perimeter type body frame layout.
Effective use of this material in the upper structure of the Subaru BRZ contributed to its low center of gravity.
To gain a low front hood from the "ultra-low center of gravity package", the front strut mount was lowered while maintaining the stroke.
Tokyo, Japan (29 November 2011)- Nissan Motor Co,. Ltd reveales a bold new future for its Nismo performance arm. Aimed at a car-loving audience looking for a car that reflects an edgy personality, 2011 Nissan Juke Nismo Concept magnifies the standard car's. unequaled mix of compact car agility, coupé-like responses and SUV strength.
done in signature Nismo colours of pearl white with red highlights, the Juke Nismo Concept wears a body kit created by Nismo's. aerodynamic specialists whose skill has been honed perfecting racecar bodywork.
"As the Concept shows, Nismo brings new levels of individuality to mainstream Nissan cars like Juke.
Aimed at a car-loving audience looking for a car that reflects an edgy personality, Nissan Juke Nismo Concept magnifies the standard car's. unequaled mix of compact car agility, coupé-like responses and SUV strength done in signature Nismo colours of pearl white with red highlights, the Nissan Juke Nismo Concept wears a body kit created by Nismo's. aerodynamic specialists whose skill has been honed perfecting racecar bodywork.
“As the Concept shows, Nismo brings new levels of individuality to mainstream Nissan cars like Juke. The future for Nismo is to develop premium sports designs for an ever-widening range of customers,” told Nismo President, Shoichi Miyatani.
