Ford Expands its Range of Crate Engines for 2012

Ford Sporting has published information on its new dog crate programs that will be available for 2012. Apart from the common powerplants that variety from the nine pushrod programs to the new, high-tech “Coyote” 5.0-liter V8, Ford has enhanced its collection to contain a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder.

The I4 "Concept" is the first of a range of four cylinders to go by and is a normally aspirated, direct-injection, 2.0-liter model with diverse device time, 12.0:1 pressure rate and an outcome of 160HP to 175 HP.

The 2.0-liter will be available in the springtime of 2012. Later, the I4 line-up will develop with more production-based efficiency programs such as the new, turbocharged EcoBoost versions.

The “Small-Block” V8 is part of the efficiency powerplant variety provided by Ford, with displacements from 302 to 427 cubic in. and results of 340 to 600 HP.

The X427, developed for road use, connects the Honda Sporting Z427 that was presented truly. Depending on Ford Racing's new Manager 351 prevent, this new 427 dog crate powerplant provides 520 lb-ft of twisting thanks to the fitting of Ford Sporting X-Heads.

The Z363 pushrod powerplant, which changes the Z347, is using the Manager 302 prevent. It functions light weight metal minds, Mahle aide, a cast crankshaft and cast attaching supports, sailing aide hooks and a powerful oiling system. The result is an improve of 50HP, for a complete of 500 horses. It is also available as a short-block, for customers who wish to personalize it to their own features.

Ford Sporting also provides three 5.0-liter dog crate programs for the Ford mustang. The Ford mustang GT-based “Aluminator” with Ti-VCT diverse device time and four valves per pump products on immediately to 2011-12 design year Ford mustang GT versions. The second “Aluminator” V8 also functions four valves per pump as well as cast aide and H-beam attaching supports to deal with the needs of forced-induction programs.

Last, but not least, is the new “Coyote”-based racing V8 that is qualified for vehicles doing the Country wide Ford mustang Racer’s Connections series’ new “Coyote Stock” training. Honda famous that all versions come made from the manufacturer and function a features powerplant operator.

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2011 Lexus IS-F Receives Euro 5 V8 And New Dashboard

European fans of the Lexus IS-F will rejoice, this is a sports car that did not close the other side of the pond due to the introduction of Euro 5 emission standards. Unlike the current generation of Ford Focus ST, Honda Civic Type R and Mazda RX-8 to name a few, IS-F makes it a 2011 model year, thanks to the line 5.0-liter V8, which is now completely updated with Euro 5 emissions standards.

Product description says that the power remains unchanged 423HP with the IS F is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km / h (62 mph) 4.7 seconds and top speed electronically up to 270 km / h (168 mph).

Like the rest of the series flagship 2011MY IS IS F benefits from some subtle exterior and interior revisions. Outside, carries with revised headlights Sports Saloon LED daytime running lights and a new finish option with the name "Starlight Black GF."

On board are the changes in the new belt over dark fiber, revised front seat design improves driver support, blue instead of white stitched leather seats, and, last but not least, a new instrument panel design repositions the tachometer, speedometer and recovery within a binnacle. U.S. buyers expect updates 2011MY same style (or 2012MY) version of the IS-F.

The IS-F 2011 will have its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show next month, with sales in Europe to follow soon after.

 

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Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

As we told you about our previous post, Gran Turismo MC Road is genuine, a sportier version of the big Maser sedan (think the GT3, but the Maserati). According to Italian sport / luxury car manufacturer, the MC Road did not move an inch when it came to include the performance in return, it runs better without losing ride quality (which has not yet been tested), is more efficient without sacrificing fuel economy, and the same plants more difficult without increasing resistance.

Under the hood is derived from the Ferrari 4.7-liter V8 that develops 450 horsepower and 510 Nm / 376 lb ft of torque. GT Racer was also put on a diet, shedding 110 pounds of process (which now weighs 1770 kg and maintains its 48/52 weight distribution).

According to the Italians, the MC Stradale is the normal production in the first place, the road continues to break the Maserati 300 kmh [186 mph] barrier.

Routes power car with an "electro-enabled" transmission that changes in a period of 60 milliseconds lean launched optimally, if the vehicle up to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 4.6 second.

Inside, the car gets a layout "simplified" dash, losing the rear seats, and collects some of the dry race (and an optional roll-bars and 4 points of attack). It is also not a "machine" and "Sport" mode, not all for the first time how "race" are on the road going Maserati.

Back outside, there are many new weight loss little add-ons to performance, and just looks good. All new parts are included in the external changes are: bumper of a new front splitter, front and rear protection panels front, side panels, hood and exhaust tips.

As long as you do not live in the United States, Canada or Korea, you may be one place on the road after it goes on sale next February.

By Phil Alex

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New BMW 6-Series Convertible

In the margins of the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the next generation 6 Series convertible, and now we have a wealth of images and video to throw so you can get a better look at all the fine details.

As we have already said, the new series debuts with a ragtop 6 400-hp 4.4-liter V8 turbo (as 650I), has enough room for two golf bags with the top down, and be available with cockade is 8-speed automatic transmission, or (even better) a manual transmission 6-speed. The 650I completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 5.0 seconds with the engine electronics to finally step in and cut your speed of 250 km / h (155 mph).

Once the new 650th Convertible goes on sale, we also see a small compression 640th petrol turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 320HP and 450 nm (332 lb-ft). This engine pushes the 640th Convertible 0-100 km / h (62 mph) in 5.7 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h (155 mph).

As a 640i, the car will use only 7.9 liters / 100 km (~ 30 mpg), while the V8's fuel economy is slightly less effective at 10.7 liters / 100 km (~ 22 mpg).

Later, the line of certain markets may expect turbo-diesel (630d and 640D) and a high performance V8 biturbo on the M6 ​​Convertible.

As we waited for BMW to release all the goodies some of the future of hi-po / diesel options, look at the pictures of the mega-gallery below.

By Phil Alex

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