2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
DaveC the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a tradition that began 60 years ago. The new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class for the first time almost entirely of aluminum and weighs up to 140 kg lighter than its predecessor. Compared to its predecessor, the new drive Mercedes-Benz SL-Class much more comfortable and sporty, the new benchmark in the luxury roadster class.

Lighter and more rigid sophisticated all-aluminum body
The new generation of Mercedes-Benz SL, the importance of the famous letters "SL" - sports, the light - literally. For the first time Mercedes-Benz has introduced all-aluminum body in a production model. The result is a high stiffness, high security and the vibrational behavior improved.

Despite the new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is more comfortable and have support systems on board on most of its predecessor and, therefore, really to sacrifice some weight aluminum body, show the extent of some figures
amazing: the new SL 500 (1785 kg) weighs about 125 kg lighter than its predecessor. The bottom line is the SL 350 (1685 kg), also 140 pounds lighter - was due to a number of other clever details of weight improved, the new Mercedes-Benz SL has also implemented to reduce the body aluminum.

Fun: Cheap, powerful engine and agile chassis
Performance acceleration, higher at all speeds, agile on winding roads - the new SL offers a lot of fun to drive. The new SL is equipped with two different systems of suspension: SL, with semi-active damping adjustable. The active suspension option ABC (Active Body Control) is available as an alternative.

The SL 500 in just 4.6 seconds - eight tenths less than the outgoing SL 500

Interior: aesthetic, elegant and sporty
The new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class combines the refined aesthetic that follows the tradition of Mercedes-Benz, with a touch of luxury. Compared to its predecessor, the new-generation SL is much more than 4612 mm (50 mm) wide and 1877 mm (57 mm) and offers more space for increased interior comfort, too.

Design: classic proportions SL
Finely crafted details, and a distinctive grille to the rear with chrome trim visually dynamic design tradition of Mercedes-Benz SL heritage emphasize the legend.
A vertical grille classic sports car radiator is a clear sign of the new SL optically as a respected member of the current Mercedes-Benz sports car family. The headlights are equipped with the Intelligent Light System (ILS). Vario-roof: Magic Sky

Control as an option
With a lower coefficient of drag (Cd = 0.27 in SL 350);
CONTROL VISION MAGIC is a new windshield wipers, intelligent and very effective / washer. Both innovations are part of the extensive standard series equipment of the new SL.
The hands-free access is another innovation of Mercedes-Benz, hands free, offers hands-free tailgate.

The safest Roadster
With the collapse optimized aluminum frame, standard PRE-SAFE ® and assistance systems on the same level as high as the S-Class SL Roadster is the world safer. A safety device is the only system for anticipatory occupant protection PRE-SAFE ®, Mercedes-Benz has developed what is standard.

Standard: ATTENTION ASSIST and ADAPTIVE BRAKE
The new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, contributes to a unique combination of driver assistance systems to prevent accidents. The latter includes ABS, traction control (TCS) and the active yaw control and comfort features, in addition to security features.

The ADAPTIVE BRAKE is also working with the adaptive brake lights.
In emergency braking situations, warns vehicles behind with the lights stop flashing.

Optional DISTRONIC PLUS and the PRE-SAFE ® Brake, which is already in other Mercedes-Benz models tested are available.

Active Park Assist: Automatically maneuvering in a parking lot
The new Park Assist is active in SL. Using ultrasonic sensors to identify parking spaces and can automatically steer the vehicle in space, while parking.

Even the entry-level version, the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class comes with the "Cockpit Management and Data System" COMAND. Mercedes-Benz applications for stock prices and a researcher at the parking space. The new SL 15
December 2011 to order.

SL 350 BlueEFFICIENCY: 93,534.00 EUR
SL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY: 117,096.00 USD
Coinciding with the launch of the new SL-Class, Mercedes-Benz also offers a special model "edition 1" for a limited period.

2012 TechArt Porsche 911 Carrera

2012 TechArt Porsche 911 Carrera
TechArt offers customization options for the first new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S. Forged In addition to the extensive program within the TechArt fully leather interior and sporty driving change, TechArt light alloy wheels in sizes from 20 - and 21-inch offering a unique customization for the new Porsche 911.

Craft
Inside the 911 the TechArt 3-spoke sports steering wheel offers individualized pure: the best materials, ergonomics and manual work in the factory TechArt. In addition, care is the TechArt rocker switches for precise control and fast switching - going for maximum driving pleasure and sensation in motor sport track and road.

In addition, many personalization options for the interior 911, giving the car its unique character of the driver.
The full leather interior with decorative stitching in a custom color or in a package sporting diamond provide tasteful style carbon fiber or a combination of custom colors TechArt is no limit to customer. Highlights include accents of soft leather or Alcantara.

Refinement outside the Porsche 911

TechArt guests looking to satisfy their desire for driving pleasure and dynamic performance in the spring.
With the start of the warmest years of the TechArt offers its guests elegant and classic five-spoke TechArt Formula light alloy wheels in 20 - and 21-inch format of the 991 fluid shape has large spaces between rays and gives the final touch to the car. It is not only led to a clear vision of braking system, calipers painted in custom color as an option, but also in efficient heat dissipation. In addition, the TechArt Formula III wheels in light alloy five-spoke forged double dynamically by the same measures in the spring. A weight gain of up to 15% in a light alloy leads to a reduction in rotating and unsprung weight and improved driving dynamics compared to the Porsche 911.

In combination with a wheel, let the TechArt sport exhaust tips in polished stainless steel tube with a double oval or round tube and external parts in carbon fiber or a custom color in the new 911 is a unique piece.

2013 Fiat Panda

2013 Fiat Panda
The third-generation model of the Fiat Panda is created by the technical and human heritage. This is the age group and higher quality in terms of space, comfort, functionality, technology and security. It combines the best features of first and second generation cars. The intelligent vehicle is ideal for those who combine the practical management of a town car with space and comfort of a compact five-door. The Fiat Panda is one of them.

Just Panda
Fiat Panda is the epitome of substance, relevance and usefulness. In addition, the side windows are designed to maximize some performance issues. The Fiat Panda offers maximum freedom of use with its spacious interior, and comfortable, which in any way worse than that of luxury cars. The rear seat offers the same versatility. Maximum functionality is also thin in the front seat.

This technology is applied here for the first time in Fiat.
The 14 storage compartments in the Fiat Panda are not only abundant and wide: for those who have designed and developed using the pandas every day for your daily needs. Finally, the new Fiat Panda innovative "Smart Fuel System", the classic and the cap is installed by the end of the filler neck replaced.

More Panda
Today, those who choose a small car does not want to give up technology in higher segment cars. It's always been a Fiat car near to the people of the city have been, and is now the turn of the Fiat Panda again.

To protect the occupants, the new Fiat Panda 4 airbags (front and head protection window), ABS with Brake Assist complete (Brake Assist System), front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters.
Finally the new "low-speed collision mitigation system" a detailed look. The ingenious device of the new Panda integrates three complementary functions: automatic emergency braking (AEB), Prefill and Brake Assist. Finally, the control unit keeps the car for 2 seconds after the break to allow the driver to drive safely re-arrested normal.

The Fiat Panda is a great car, the most advanced in terms of engine performance and fuel consumption and pollution control.
The new 01/02 69 hp gasoline engine fire and II 75 hp 1.3 Multijet series with Start & Stop, the full range of engines.

85 hp 0.9 Twin Turbo
First, a new family of twin-cylinder engine developed by Fiat Powertrain, the engine developed 85 hp turbo 0.9 TwinAir (63 kW) at 5500 rpm power and torque of 145 Nm at 1900 rpm (constant up 3000 rpm). MultiAir reduces emissions (due to improved combustion control) and improves performance by promoting maneuverability.

65 hp naturally aspirated 0.9 TwinAir
The new Panda is Fiat Group Automobiles delivered the first car in its world premiere in the "sucked" TwinAir engine, maximum power of 65 hp (48 kW) at 6250 rpm and a torque of 88 Nm at 3500 rpm to do.

75 bhp 1.3 Multijet II
Belonging to the second generation Multijet engines, this engine offers economic and ecological performance that no one else on the market. All petrol engines TwinAir 75 hp and the 1.3 Multijet II offer the Start & Stop system as standard. Specially designed for city driving, the system automatically cuts the engine when traffic conditions to stop the vehicle (traffic lights, traffic jams and temporary stations, for example) require, with all the features that ensure comfort and safety on board active (Headlamp Washers, automatic, radio and windshield).

Turn off the engine when the car stops without fuel required (up to -15% for one cycle), reduces emissions and improves acoustic comfort.

eco: Drive
The eco: Drive is an easy "no cost" solution, which assists the driver to improve the efficiency of his journey, and reduces fuel consumption and emissions to be used. In fact, eco: Drive is the first and only system that can provide advice tailored to drivers for their driving style.

With eco: Drive application available for free download Fiat (www.fiat.com / ecodrive) with Blue & Me system, users can collect information and stores them on a USB storage device.
The high seating position, the gear lever in the center of the dashboard and large windows ensure the driver and passengers an excellent view and control of the road.

Ergonomic and space at the highest level
The final results of the new Panda is excellent in all major areas of ergonomic comfort, driving position, access. In particular, it offers an improvement over the current Fiat Panda from the main internal vertical (front and rear 7 mm + 4 mm) and side (front and rear 26 mm 5 mm) in size, the head of his category. Also, thanks to thinner front seats that improve accessibility (front + 23 mm + 6 mm at the rear) the feasibility of longitudinal space increased (20 mm) to provide rear passengers with more comfort.

The new Panda is a car surprisingly large.
In addition, 870 liters is reached with the seats folded. Compared to the second generation Fiat Panda, the boot volume is greater than 10 liters (normal configuration), in 36 liters when the rear seats folded.

The Fiat Panda is a city car comfortable, spacious and quiet.
Transfer to a large number of devices to an effective reduction of all types of noise in the cockpit was designed to develop new uses Panda. In addition to traditional heating and air conditioning manual, climate control quickly and efficiently for the new Fiat Panda was elected. The Fiat Panda is great and it shows easily and freely in their natural habitat: the city. Compared to the second generation, the new front suspension MacPherson novel Panda disposal. Ready for future applications, interfaces on the crossbar of the charge so-called third line significantly improved performance accident in a collision at high speed and low speed, pedestrian safety and affect insurance.

The rear suspension torsion bar is larger than a bush with the new Fiat Panda today, offering comfort on rough roads, less noise, no basis for liability.

Innovative chassis
The chassis of the new Panda also includes an innovative feature developed according to two principles: security lighting, and vehicle weight.

Executive double with 'City' function electric drive
The new Fiat Panda adds features that change life on board a car to these specifications, such as drive electric power steering with dual function "City". Standard on the overall bandwidth than most systems on the market that offers the Fiat Panda unit to double customers an additional way: the choice between two different setting programs. The first offers the perfect sensation between driver and car. In short, it needed a new Panda a new plant. From a technical standpoint, the plant with highly automated production lines, the new Panda to (process) quality and reproducibility of results over time to ensure the facilities.

The technique
There are two side walls of the production lines on the sides of the production line of the body, the system takes the form of a butterfly, which led to the call of the system, exactly, "Butterfly" to do.

If there are only three sophisticated "mechanical butterflies" of the Fiat-Chrysler, currently there is only an automatic assembly system for the moving parts of the body produces.
The work is done on the system, manages and controls the work of machines.

Quality
The process of high quality and repeatability of the process by the new line of sheet metal is assured already been discussed. The center also has an innovative scanning photometric widely used for the new Panda. The new Fiat Panda, of course, through all the necessary function tests.

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Technology, automation and flexibility in terms of production site Pomigliano Fiat is now a modern factory.

Environment
For the new Fiat Panda all processes have been developed based on the principles that allow the building to achieve the required environmental parameters.

A series of advanced energy conservation have been used in metal processing and assembly.
The innovative combination of automated and automatic transmission Dualogic LSCM twin is available after launch.

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