MINI One Clubman

MINI One Clubman and MINI One which equipped with an Earl Grey Package has been premiered. Powered by the 70 kW/95 bhp 1.4 liter 4-cylinder petrol engine, MINI One Clubman may develops 95 BHP at 6 000 rpm and 140 Nm of torque at 4 000 rpm.

With the engine, MINI One Clubman can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds and reach its top speed at 183 km/h. MINI One Clubman also offers a 5.3 liters per 100 km/h fuel economy and a 128 grams/km CO2 emission level.

MINI One Clubman price will starts at 18,200 Euros. While for the new entry level Mini One, the price will be at 15,200 Euros.

Both MINI One Clubman and the new entry level Mini One will have its world premiere at the International Automobile Salon in Geneva, and will be available in the market in March 2009.

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Volkswagen BlueSport

Volkswagen BlueSport has been premiered at the NAIAS in Detroit. Powered by a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder TDI engine, Volkswagen BlueSport may develops 132 kW / 180 PS at 4,200 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm.

Volkswagen BlueSport is a compact roadster which uses a 6-speed direct shift gearbox to transfer the power of the engine to a Rear-wheel drive system.

Volkswagen BlueSport may reach its top speed at 140 mph / 226 km/h. This latest concept from German manufacturer have acceleration time 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.

Volkswagen BlueSport also comes with a fuel consumption of 4.3 liter/100 km / 55 mpg and a CO2 emissions level of 113 g/km.

Volkswagen BlueSport has been displayed at NAIAS wearing a Flex Silver exterior color and an orange fabric convertible top and aims to be a reflection of modern carmaking.

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Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss Concept Car

Mercedes has released the complete details and images of Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss Concept. Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss is a SLR super sports car with a new, uncompromisingly spectacular car that will makes its world debut in Detroit in January.

Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss comes with a 478 kW/650 hp supercharged V8 engine under its bonnet that enable the car to gets 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.

Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss will reach its top speed at 350 km/h (217 mph) without any wind screen attached on the car.

Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss features a carbon fiber body, closed underbody, and a rear diffuser for maximum downforce on the rear axle. This car also equipped with an AIRBRAKE which can be manually deployed during braking at speeds over 120 km/h (75 mph).

With only 75 units will be built, Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss price will starts at 750,000 Euros and the production for this Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss is expected begin in June 2009.

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