All posts tagged geneva 2008
New images of the Audi A4 Avant 2009
Audi has a new batch of photos of the new A4 Avant: 28 hi-res pictures in all. Enjoy (see our previous post for all available information about the new A4 Avant).
Geneva 2008: Volvo XC60
The pictures of the new Volvo XC60 are officialy out. The new mid-sized SUV from the Swedish Brand will be shown to the public on March 4th in Geneva.
At first the XC60 will be available with three different engines: the T6 with a turbocharged inline-6 gasoline engine that produces 285 hp and two variants of the D5 turbodiesel (with respectively 185 and 163 ps). All models will have four-wheel drive, but during 2009 a FWD version with a Euro5 version of the D5 engine will be available.
Abarth 500 unveiled
From racing to our everyday roads, but always with a sporty approach. This is the goal behind the debut of the long-awaited Abarth 500, announced for the coming Geneva International Motor Show. The new car was developed by the Fiat Group Automobiles Style Centre in the spirit of the legendary Fiat 500 Abarth of the 1960s, and will be marketed from July through the exclusive Abarth network.
With a strong sporty personality, the new car will be powered by a Fire 1.4 16v petrol Turbo engine, which delivers a maximum of 135 bhp (99 kW) at 5500 rpm and peak torque of 206 Nm at 3000 rpm in Sport mode (in Normal mode, torque is reduced to 180 Nm at 2500 rpm). This brilliant, smooth new engine is also a friend of the environment: like the regular Fiat model it is derived from, the new Abarth will respect future Euro 5 legislation.
Another interesting feature of the 500 Abarth is the fact that it adopts the new TTC (Torque Transfer Control) system, which improves the transfer of drive torque to the wheels, but, above all, ensures that the car behaves impeccably on bends, making it safer and more entertaining even with a sporty driving style. In other words, it is faithful to the phrase coined for the Abarths of the 1960s ‘small but wicked’.
Geneva 2008 - Rolls Royce Phantom Coupè
Rolls Royce is going to show the Phantom Coupè in Geneva. The third model in the Rolls lineup is a very close relative of the Drophead Coupè convertible, with the same 6.75-liter V12 engine (460 ps, 720 Nm) and similar suicide doors.
According to Rolls Royce, the Phantom Coupè is the most driver-oriented car in its line-up, with a very rigid chassis, which shouldn’t compromise ride comfort. Production will start in the summer of 2008. Prices still undefined. Below the fold you can find the full text of the Rolls Royce press release.
Volvo XC60 - first official images
Our dutch friends over at Autoblog.nl have discovered these first official images of the Volvo XC60, out a couple of days before the embargo date (20 febbraio).
The Volvo XC60 is the new mid-sized SUV from the swedish brand, from which much is expected in terms of sales. At the moment there are no technical details available and nothing is known about when sales will start.
Via | Autoblog.nl
Geneva 2008 - the Ford Kuga
After the new Fiesta, Ford will be showing in Geneva another incarnation of its “Kinetic Design” style, the Ford Kuga.
The Kuga, Ford’s mid-size SUV/Crossover, was first shown as a concept car in Frankfurt last year (the Kuga concept (itself derived from the Iosis X Concept).
The Ford Kuga, based on the Ford Focus’ platform, will be equipped with the 2.0 TDCi common rail Duratorq engine with power output of 136 ps and torque of 320 Nm at 2,000 rpm (a transient overboost to 340 Nm is possible).
The Kuga will be available both with front-wheel drive (”Trend” equipment level, 6.2 l/100 km average fuel consumption) and 4-wheel drive (”Titanium” equipment level, 6.4 l/100 km, 169 g/km CO2). ESP, Anti-Rollover Mitigation, ABS and EBD (electronic brake distribution all come as standard). The Kuga can seat five person and has a luggage compartment with a capacity of 360 liters (1,355 with the rear seat folded).
Geneva 2008 - the Ford Fiesta 2009
Ford has released the first official images of the new Ford Fiesta. The small hatchback, derived from the Ford Verve concept, will be shown next month in Geneva for the first time.
The platform of the new Ford Fiesta will be shared with the Mazda 2. The engine range will comprise 5 different 4-cylinder engines, both petrol and diesel fueled, starting with the 1.4 68 PS Duratorq TDCi diesel up to the new Duratec 1.6-litre Ti-VCT petrol engine (115 PS). The Fiesta will also be available as an ECOnetic model with low CO2 emissions (less than 100g/km).
The Fiesta will be built starting from the autumn of 2008 in Germany (Cologne) and later in Spain and China. Below the fold you can find more photos and the Ford press release.
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