2009 Nissan Fairlady Z

Nissan Fairlady Z (2009) has been launched on Japanese market. The 2009 Nissan Fairlady Z is the Japanese version of the new Nissan 370Z. Powered by the same 3.7-liter V6 engine that may be coupled with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a newly developed 7-speed automatic gearbox, the new Nissan Fairlady Z may generates maximum power of 247 kW (336 PS) at 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 365 N-m (37.2 kgfm) at 5200 rpm.

2009 Nissan Fairlady Z comes with a Zone Body construction, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Dual SRS air bag systems, and also a number of other safety systems.

Compared to the previous version, the wheelbase of the 2009 Nissan Fairlady Z has been shortened by 100 millimeters. With this modification, Nissan Fairlady Z now have better handling and dynamic performance.

With the sales target of 500 units/month, the 2009 Nissan Fairlady Z price range will be at 3,622,500 yen to 4,462,500 yen. All the prices are including the consumption tax.

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Audi A5 Cabriolet - Audi S5 Cabriolet (2010)

Audi has released some detailed information and images of their new 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet and the new 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet.

Audi A5 Cabriolet (2010) will comes with two optional engines: a 2.0 TFSI and a 3.2 FSI V6 engine. With the 2.0 TFSI, 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet may delivers 211 hp and 258 lb-ft torque, while for the 3.2 FSI V6 model, 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet may develops 265 hp and 243 lb-ft torque. Both engine models will have a top speed of 130 mph and featured with a Tiptronic 6 speed automatic transmission.

Meanwhile, 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet that powered by a 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 engine may develops 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque and reach its top speed at 155 mph. The engine of 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet is coupled with a manual or a 7-speed S tronic transmission.

Both Audi A5 Cabriolet and Audi S5 Cabriolet will featuring a cloth convertible top and Rear 50/50 split folding seats.

All of these cars will be premiered in March at the Geneva Motor Show.

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2010 Mercury Milan-Hybrid

2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid has been unveiled by Ford. With the 2.5-liter I-4 engines, 2010 Mercury Milan may develops 175 hp. While with an upgraded 3.0-liter V6 engine, 2010 Mercury Milan may outputs 19 hp more.

The 2010 Mercury Milan also comes some similar equipment as Ford Fusion Sport. The featured equipment includes SYNC, SIRIUS with Travel Link and Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert. Unfortunately, we don’t have any information yet about the 2010 Mercury Milan prices.

Meanwhile, another version - the new 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid may delivers 155 hp and 136 lb.-ft. of torque as it is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that coupled with an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission or e-CVT.

Both Mercury Milan models also will be available in showrooms in spring 2009 (same time as 2010 Ford Fusion Sport).

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