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Fiat Abarth is an evolved, a Fiat Racing, and a car and a reference well distinguished sports segment. Esseesse kits come to transform a little small Abarth are like a twist to the performance, image, sportsmanship and ultimately all it stands for Abarth, combining aesthetics with the brand ‘s tradition and performed very sports.

The best: Aesthetics, engine, equipment
Worst: Driving Position, touch the loose change
Price: 18,990 euros

It was Carlo Abarth, the creator of the brand, the same as that defined itself as “creator of vehicles manufactured, not ready”, making a great philosophy, your company, who spoke to transform special items on special products. The Abarth 500 is so small, a small car turned into something really special pocket a sporty design with nostalgic seventies aesthetic well achieved in a car that falls in their forms and also their way of walking, agile and fun, and with 160 hp in a brutal mountain road clear of traffic.

The Abarth 500 and is a fun car with its original 135 hp, but the aforementioned kit completely transforms its mechanical aspect. Thus, the 1.4 16v Turbo engine receives an electronic Tjet modified and a new air filter ‘ powered by BMC ‘ acting on the motor to increase power to 160 hp. To enjoy its full potential we must resort to the sport function button, which is available on the console and, almost magically, and increase the power increases the maximum torque of 230 Nm at 3000 rpm, which is results in a performance first, with a maximum speed of 211 km / h and acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 7.4 seconds are sufficient. The kit includes other small but important details, including the initials ” esseesse ” for the hood and the tailgate of the vehicle. The transformation of the Abarth 500 in an Abarth 500 ” esseesse” is priced at 2711.86 euros without VAT, 3,200 euros with VAT already included, and we must also bear in mind that installation costs are not included and are required at least five hours of work ben be employed in an official service. With increased performance, and unfortunately also the account to pay, it would be easy to get discouraged, but curiously, according to data Fiat Abarth 500 one out of three, is made from the official kit.

But the kit “esseesse ” is much more than a motor ” touched”, in fact, anything that runs more, you also need for more, so the 500 takes drilled front disc brakes and 284 mm ventilated disc brakes and well -drilled rear 240 mm in diameter, fitted with front brake pads for high performance. Benefits are increased and therefore improve the brakes, and the same should be done with the frame, which receives a thorough review of the suspension with front and rear shocks valved Koni Manufacturer FDS technology (Frequency Selective Damping Damping or frequency-selective ), which are better adapted to use that gives the driver increased stability and road grip. Visually, the suspension is also differentiated by the adoption of a bright red springs that are specific to the Abarth 500 and is responsible for slightly lower ride height compared to conventional units, resulting in passing a much more sporty. To complete the look, unusual, including sneakers and attractive design alloy wheels Abarth ” esseesse” seventeen-inch painted white or titanium, but in both cases combined with tires of 205 mm in profile 40.

The third generation of the M-Class Mercedes -Benz stands out for its low fuel consumption and emissions and it is possible to order the dealer network for the brand. The first units will arrive in November 2011.

The models of the new range on average require 25% less fuel than their predecessors. It should be noted the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC, with a combined consumption of only 6.0 l/100 km (158 g CO2/km, for both registration tax of 4.75 % ), which provides a range of up to 1,500 miles to the content of the deposit. On the other hand, increasing the efficiency of the new M-Class does not entail the loss of your driving pleasure and increased comfort. The ML has 4MATIC permanent traction, improved chassis, and innovative control systems that enhance stability on-road properties and cross country.

The low fuel consumption is also due to a broad package of BlueEFFICIENCY measures. Among them, the start-stop function built-in series, the new seven-speed automatic transmission 7G TRONIC PLUS a new torque converter efficiency. They also help maintain consumption reduced spreads reduced friction in the axles, the electromechanical steering and tires with lower rolling resistance. The engineers responsible for the development of the new M-Class have been reduced despite the increased weight of equipment, and use lightweight aluminum alloy and resistant to the arms of the front axle and rear axle, hood and fins. The instrument panel cross member is magnesium.

In the M -Class models with mechanical suspension for the first time incorporates a chassis with selective damping system. During normal traffic on roads with a moderate profile, or driving at low speed off-road, the system responds softly, which promotes the well being of the occupants as the ability to off-road. If the driver cultivates a more sporty driving style, or if you have to make abrupt lane change, shocks take a harder adjustment for improved stability. The driver of the Class M has the aid of an electromechanical steering assistance provided ideal in every situation. When parking or maneuvering it has the maximum steering assistance. The SUV is further distinguished by the smallest turning circle in its segment. The M-Class can change direction without maneuver in the streets of 11.80 meters in width. A high-speed servo assistance is reduced to improve stability.

Toyota and Tesla have an agreement whereby the latter is responsible for making the batteries of electric crossover Toyota’s RAV4 EV, which will hit the U.S. market in 2012, and now it seems that exclusively. It is still experimental and the Detroit January 2012 we will know the final.

The Toyota RAV 4 EV, we gave the news recently, seems to be a reality in 2012 for the American market, where its production take place, well in Canada in a plant in Woodstock, Ontario. To produce the Toyota RAV 4 EV has signed an agreement with Tesla, which will be responsible for the manufacture of all batteries and traction system at its facility in Palo Alto, California. The battery maker, which also has its sports in the street, not only will the batteries, the deal gives transmission powers. The set will arrive so the plant in Ontario, Woodstock, which can be mounted without any problems in the chassis and body of normal production models, ie those designed to carry an internal combustion engine.

Until then, the time is carried out mass production of the Toyota RAV4 EV is shooting 32 experimental units in order to improve the product and especially the ability to test 100 miles (160 kilometers) of autonomy are real, hoping that it can thrive. These units are shooting for various parts of the United States, from desert climates to cold continental. Regarding the electric version of the RAV4 known data are few, like your weight is 45 kg higher than the V6 versions, which are not sold in Spain. The wheelbase is also higher, as the V6 has more battle that versions of all the ways that are sold worldwide. The rest of the changes have to do with the location of the batteries and the weight distribution and a recalibrated suspension. The final presentation will be in the model dl Detroit Auto Show (19 to January 22, 2012 ).