Concept Audi R4 E-Tron Coupe lithium-ion batteries two electric motors 204 hp

Audi Company intends for the Paris Motor Show to present the concept of R4, details of which are very limited, but presumably it would be equivalent coupe R4 e-Tron, first presented at the international auto show in North America. The only difference, obviously, will be retractable roof.

We may recall that the coupe R4 e-Tron manned lithium-ion batteries, which are served by two electric motors, issuing a total of 204 hp (150 kW) at 2,650 Nm of torque. This allows the compartment to accelerate to the first hundred for 5.9 seconds, top speed 200 km / h.

UAZ sent to the Silk Road, 190-horsepower pickup

UAZ, taking part in the rally-raid "Silk Road" spread some of the details of his "combat" car, built on the base of UAZ Pickup. This car was boosted to 190 horsepower gasoline engine ZMZ-409 volume of 2.7 liters.

In addition, a racing pickup truck was expanded gauge, reinforced frame, there were sports shock absorbers, roll cage, but instead back "sofa" is set to 400-liter tank. Plus, navigation devices and warning system when overtaking in poor visibility conditions - such devices are equipped with machines participating in the rally-raid.

As the pilot of UAZ Sport Division Dzhepaev Benjamin, who will go to the "Silk Road" on this car, a racing pickup truck turned "a powerful and easy. "I think that off-road, we can reach a speed of 170 kilometers per hour. I think we show a good result," - he added.

In 2009 Dzhepaev appeared on "Silk Road" on the serial SUV UAZ Patriot and was able to get up to 21 car line in the standings, ahead of 13 rivals. This year, organizers have established a separate prize for the best pilots, acting on domestic cars.

Race of the Silk Road - 2010 "starts Sept. 11 from St. Petersburg. Last week, 70 participants have to overcome more than four thousand miles and finish in Sochi.

Euro 5 diesel for 2011 Renault Kangoo Rapid

Two new Euro 5 diesel engines offers Renault Trucks for his city family.
For the Kangoo Compact Rapid, short wheelbase, there is a 55 kW / 75 hp 1.5-liter diesels, which will require 5.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. The price starts at € 12 290 excluding VAT. When Kangoo Rapid and long-wheelbase version of the Kangoo Rapid Maxi is a 1.5-liter engine with 80 kW/110 hp in the range that is to be satisfied with 5.3 liters or 5.5 liters of diesel. The price starts from € 15 530 net for the standard version and 16 730 € net for the model with long wheelbase. In addition, the 1.5-liter diesel with 66 kW/90 PS has been revised so that it now meets the Euro 5 standard. He is available for net 14 930 € in the Kangoo Rapid and for 16 130 € in the Kangoo Rapid Maxi.