Citroën Updates C5 with LEDs and New Engines

Citroën has chosen the Paris Motor Show today, roll out the updated C5 saloon and estate (Tourer) models. French competitor of the company in the VW Passat has been updated for 2011 model a few modest changes of style and technology upgrades.

From C5 was only in early 2008, updates and beauty concern was to minimize the headlights, which are strips of LED taillights and a revised, they will receive treatment 'Dark Crystal' a new central section with clear glass.

There are several important changes under the hood with the introduction of a new e-HDi and a new generation 2.2-liter turbo diesel.

The e-HDi 110 hp is married with a four cylinder diesel Citroën "micro hybrid" system with a stop-start generator intelligent and able to recover energy during braking. This model also receives an electronic gearbox with paddle shift EGS6 and tires with low rolling resistance. According to the French automaker, the C5 HDi returns e-figure combined fuel economy of 4.6 lt/100km (51.2 U.S. mpg) and emits 120 g / km of CO2.

The second engine is a 2.2 liter range turbo diesel produces 200 horsepower and maximum torque of 450 Nm mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox, this engine gives the C5 a top speed of 230 km / h (225 km / h for the Tourer), an acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 8.3 seconds sprint (Tourer 8.6) and fuel consumption in combined cycle of 5.9 km or 39, 9 EE lt/100 . UU. mpg (Tourer: 6.1lt/100km). The saloon emits 155 g / km of CO2 and the Tourer 159 g / km.

Citroen C5 official said the new model goes on sale across Europe in the fourth quarter.

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Pure-Electric Audi A3 e-tron Hatchback Debuts at the 2011 LA Auto Show

So far we have seen all sorts of EV concepts Audi with "e-tron" label on the A1 to the city of sub-R8 supercar. At the LA Auto Show 2011, the Ingolstadt company introduced another model of e-tron, this time based on the current Sportback A3 hatchback.

The new A3 e-tron is driven by a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. It produces 82HP continuously with a maximum power of 114HP and a maximum torque of 270 Nm (199 lb.-ft.), with power transmitted to the front wheels via a gearbox unique.

The electric motor is powered by a 300 kg (661 pounds), 26.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, which consists of a boot block, the rear seat and the center of the tunnel. It consists of 30 modules, which are cooled by the loss of energy used to heat the interior.

Audi says that at low temperatures, the system will help the electrical resistance of the PTC, is activated when the air conditioning when it's hot.

The A3 e-tron accelerates from 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) in 11.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 145 km / h (90 mph), while recharging the battery takes about nine hours with a 230 home socket.

Audi says the A3 e-tron has a driving average of about 140 km (86.99 miles). It depends on the driver as well as he can choose between three modes of operation (efficiency, auto and dynamic) and four options on the degree of kinetic energy during braking or coasting.

Despite being based on a file A3 Sportback, A3 e-tron has a leather and Alcantara upholstery that is warmer than the skin pure and heated windshield, which the company says, is much more efficient than an air conventional conditioning condensation maintenance glass.

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IAA 2011: Audi Launches A8 Hybrid, W12 LWB Limited Edition and New 4.0 TFSI Engine

Audi has chosen the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show to present two new versions of its A8 large luxury sedan as well as the brand-new 4.0 TFSI engine which will power the “S”-badged versions of its line-up.

The A8 Hybrid will go on sale on 2012 and unusually for such a big car, it features a relatively small-capacity four-cylinder gasoline engine coupled to a hybrid system. In reality, the A8 Hybrid is anything but underpowered: The 2.0-liter TFSI and the electric motor develop a combined output of 245 HP and 480 Nm (345.03 lb-ft) of torque for short periods of time.

Using its two motors that are mounted one behind the other the A8 Hybrid accelerates to 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).

Unlike other hybrids, the A8 can travel up to speeds of 100 km/h (62 mph) on electric power alone. It can also run for 3 km (1.8 miles) with zero emissions at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) and its average consumption is less than 6.4 lt/100 km (36.75 mpg) while its CO2 emissions fall below 148 g/km.

The second version of the A8 displayed at the IAA is a limited edition named “Audi exclusive concept”, of which only 50 cars will be produced. Based on the standard W12 LWB version of Audi’s flagship sedan, it features Poltrona Frau leather in the interior, wood olive ash inlays used liberally throughout the cabin and special “Audi exclusive concept” logos.

Finally, Audi presented the new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that will power, in slightly different configurations, the S6 sedan and Avant, the S7 Sportback and the S8. Depending on the configuration, its maximum output ranges between 420 and 520 HP and its maximum torque reaches up to 650 Nm (479.4 lb-ft).

The 4.0 TFSI is very light and compact and features direct injection and two twin-scroll turbochargers located on the inside, rather than on the outside as is the usual practice, of the cylinder banks’ 90-degrees V.

It also has a cylinder deactivation system as standard, which in low to medium loads shuts down two cylinders reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions and, when necessary, reactivates them without the driver noticing anything.

 

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