Audi has launched a unique showroom in Sydney, which is basically a mobile showroom called the ' Brand Terminal'. The enclosure of the showroom is made of eight tons of glass and aluminium. 'Brand Terminal' is built for promotion away from the dealership or motor show, and features a 400kg door, sound system, climate control, lighting and high heel friendly floor. Source: Worldcarfans
Reportedly, British car manufacturer Volkswagen is going to release a one-liter eco car in 2010. The vehicle, as shown in the picture, weighs just 300kgs and has two rows of seats with one seat each. It is said to be able to perform as incredible 282 miles per gallonor 0.83 liters per 100km. The expected pricing of this compact car should be around 20,000 to 30,000 Pounds. Source: Worldcarfans
Japanese carmaker Subaru has announced it's first ever full production electric car model - the Subaru Plug-in STELLA Concept. The concept car is capable to reach a top speed of 100km/h and can go up to 80km with a single charge of it's lithium-ion battery. So far, five has been produced and four of those has been used to transport government officials at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit while the remaining one is to be displayed at the Environmental Showcase. Source: Worldcarfans
IFR Automotive is going to unveil its latest product, the new Aspid Sports Car at British Motor Show next month. The 2-seater is equiped with a normal 2-liter 270bhp engine, but is capable to perform a 0-60mph(100km/h) acceleration in just 2.8 seconds! With a dry weight of just 700kgs, the vehicle reaches 100mph in just 5.9 seconds and can stop at this speed in just 3 seconds! Nevertheless, the starting price will be a hefty 75,000 Pounds each unit. Moreover, a fully loaded model can cost as much as 150,000 Pounds! Source: Worldcarfans
Corvette ZRI has beaten Nissan GT_R to claim the fastest time in Nurgurgring! According to Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter, a stock ZRi had just finished the laps in 7 minutes and 26 seconds yesterday morning. A standard ZR1 is equiped with a 6.2 liter supercharged engine capable of producing an amazing 638hp as well as doing a 0-100km/h(60mph) sprint in just 3.4 seconds. Source: Worldcarfans
Audi has revealed the engine specifications of the new A1, which to set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September. Reportedly, they will be 4 petrol engines: the 1.4 liter TSI, 1.6 liter, 1.8 liter as well as a range topper 2.0 liter TFSI engine. As for the diesel model, it will be suing the 2.0 liter TDI engine. Source: Worldcarfans