Rinspeed iChange

Rinspeed iChange has been unveiled by Rinspeed as the latest project which will make its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show. Comes with 1,050 kg weighs, Rinspeed iChange can transform in seconds from a one-seater sports car to a comfortable car with enough room for three passengers.

Powered by an electric motor, Rinspeed iChange may develops 150kW and reach its top speed at 220 km/h. Rinspeed iChange is able to reach 100 km/h in less than four seconds and features a six-speed pre-selector gearbox from a Subaru WRX.

Rinspeed iChange uses an electrically powered roof section that tilts forward to allow for access to change the purpose of the door. That means Rinspeed iChange comes with interesting design characteristic since it has no door attached.

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Lincoln C Concept

Lincoln C Concept has been premiered at the Detroit Auto Show. Powered by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine coupled with Ford’s dry and dual-clutch PowerShift six-speed transmission, Lincoln C Concept may develops 180 horsepower and 180 ft.-lbs. of torque.

Lincoln C Concept is the company’s newest “big idea” for a small luxury car which is able to offer a 43 mpg fuel economy on the highway.

Lincoln C Concept also features an In-Car Companion, called EVA. EVA is a life-like avatar that connects the driver to the vehicle.

Lincoln C Concept showcases a human machine interface (HMI) and in-car connectivity technologies that aim to facilitate social networking.

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2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost

Ford Flex EcoBoost (2010) has been premiered by Ford as the new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine at NAIAS in Detroit. Powered by the first gasoline direct-injection twin-turbocharged engine which produced in the United States, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine may provide the 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost with 355 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque.

With the dual turbochargers spool up quicker, the 2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost does not suffer from turbo lag because it allow the engine to reach top speed faster.

2010 Ford Flex EcoBoost turbochargers are designed to last for 10 years or equivalent to 150,000 miles.

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