Porsche Approves Further Development of 911 GT3 R Hybrid Racer

So far, Porsche has manufactured two hybrid versions of its 911 GT3 R racer. The first one was revealed at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and it featured two electric motors powered not by a battery pack, as in most hybrids, but by an electric flywheel generator located in the passenger’s seat.

In typical Porsche fashion, the “Version 2.0” of the GT3 R Hybrid was a careful evolution of the previous model, with more power and better fuel consumption while also featuring subtle changes to the cockpit to ensure less driver fatigue in endurance racers.

Last Saturday, during the “Night of Champions” celebrations held by Porsche, Wolfgang Hatz, board member for Research and Development, confirmed that the company has approved the further development of the hybrid racer in 2012.

“There is no way around the hybrid technology in motorsport”, said Hatz. “With the 911 GT3 R Hybrid project we have shown you how we can test important future technologies on the race track and pave the way for motorsport success in the future. We will continue to determinedly blaze this trail and further develop the hybrid technology.”

This ties in perfectly with Porsche’s CEO Matthias Muller statement after the launch of the brand-new 911 at the IAA that a hybrid version of the production model “is under discussion”.

Furthermore, Porsche itself describes the 911 GT3 R Hybrid as a “rolling race laboratory” which will help it gain experience under the harsh conditions of races such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring and thus improve its hybrid technology.

In the same event, Porsche unveiled the 911 GT3 RSR for the 2012 season. The updated GT racer, which is now 5 cm wider at the rear and with almost an extra 15 cm on the front fenders, will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship, the American Le Mans Series, the Le Mans Series, the International GT Open and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Toyota to Export U.S.-Made Camry Sedans to South Korea

Now here's something that you don't often listen to about: a Japanese item made in the USA and released to Southern South korea. We're dealing with the new technology of the Camry and Toyota's choice to move the U.S.-assembled automobile to its representative in Southern South korea.

"The move of a large number of Camry automobiles to Southern South korea is an important progression that creates on the great work of our skilled U.S. staff as well as our substantial purchases across South The united expresses to help sustain a powerful, dependable platform of U.S. work," said Yoshimi Inaba, leader and COO of Toyota Engine South The united expresses, Inc.

The Southern Korean-bound Camry bars will be created at Toyota’s place in Georgetown, The state of kentucky, which is the business greatest factory outside of Asia, utilizing some 7,000 staff immediately while also developing near to 20,000 added work in The state of kentucky and other expresses.

Toyota said that Camry exports to Southern South korea are at first believed at around 6,000 models yearly.

The Western business joined the Southern Western market just last year promoting 4,200 models of the earlier technology Camry, all of which were brought in from Asia.

Toyota determined to supply the Southern Korean-bound Camry from the Declares because of the powerful yen as well as due to the free business deal between the U.S. and Southern South korea that will help decrease the move expenditures of the mid-size design.

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BMW X3 EfficientDynamics Lounge Highlights

BMW has released information about what it presents to the Motor Show 2010 in Paris. In addition to the first World Series Coupe Concept 6, 2011 X3 SUV and 5-Series Touring is a new engine, AWD, and the technology telephone 5-Series and X3 Efficient Dynamics.

The Bavarian automaker is touting the standard Servotronic electromechanical steering (which adjusts the steering response as a function of vehicle speed) with optional Dynamic Drive Control, adaptive headlights, HUD and "from above" back-up camera available across the range 2011 X3.

X3 EfficientDynamics variant of stop-start technology and six-cylinder engine / automatic transmission combo eight reports is also shown, but they are not available in the U.S. and Canada.

BMW will also introduce several new engines for its latest range 5 Series, including a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder 525d produces 204 hp (150 kW) and the 528i with 258 hp (190 kW) for the Touring (wagon). A twin-turbo inline six-cylinder diesel 535d resonance with an impressive 300 hp (220 kW) will also be offered in two body styles.

All-wheel drive derivative of 5-Series Sedan and Touring xDrive called - which is available on both the 535th and 530d engine - is officially launched (again, not available in the U.S. and Canada). xDrive is available as an option for all the Gran Turismo and the 550th sedan model only.

The Series 5 also have the option of a hands-free tailgate and ConnectDrive vs Q2 2011, which allows integration of Blackberry and iPhone. Now you can read and dictate e-mails from the comfort of the driver's seat, while rear seat passengers to enjoy the wireless Internet. No word on pricing information, of course.

New accessories for the M3 is focused in the areas of aerodynamics and the interior, with M-Sport packages for the 5 Series sedan / Touring and X3 SUV to debut in Paris.

By Tristan Hankins

 

 

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