Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid

Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid details has been released by Volkswagen alongside with its images. As we can read from its name, the hybrid car is powered by a supercharged V6 TSI engine that outputs 245 kW, and the electric motor generates 38 kW.

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid which still in a prototype phase comes with a V6 TSI Hybrid powertrain that enable the hybrid to gets 333 PS and offers a fuel economy of under 9.0 l/100 km.

With the electric motor, Volkswagen Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid is able reach its top speed up to 50 km/h and features a newly developed 8-speed automatic transmission that able to tow up to 3.5 metric tons.

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Nissan GT-R Cobra N+

Nissan GT-R gets an upgrade package from Cobra Technology & Lifestyle. The standard version of Nissan GT-R may develops 485 hp / 356.9 kW with a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine. While the first power stage of the Nissan GT-R Cobra N+ is expected to delivers 550 hp / 404.8 kW and 680 Nm of torque.

As have been said by the company that Nissan GT-R Cobra N+ is expected to reach 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds and the top speed is up to 320 km/h.

The company also plans to increase the Nissan GT-R Cobra N+ performance up to 620 hp / 456.3 kW and around 800 Nm of torque, as this car is still under development.

Nissan GT-R Cobra N+ gets the extra power from an increased boost pressure by 0.15 bar, a re-programmed ECU, and sport air filters.

Nissan GT-R Cobra N+ will be available for sale from spring 2009 and this car will be equipped with a free-flow COBRA N+ stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with metal catalysts.

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Mercedes GLK SUV

Mercedes GLK Class has been premiered by Daimler as their new SUV at Auto China 2008. With 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system and the new Agility Control suspension fully equipped for the Mercedes GLK, making this SUV as one of the more road-oriented SUV.

Powered by 4 and 6 cylinders engines with the GLK 220 BlueEFFICIENCY which offering a new entry level four-cylinder diesel engine, the Mercedes GLK will develop 125 kW/170 hp. However, the Mercedes GLK 220 BlueEFFICIENCY needs 6.9 liters of diesel to go 100 km.

On the German market, the Mercedes GLK price will start at 33,900 Euros. And it will be offered in four versions: GLK 220 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY, GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC, GLK 280 4MATIC, and GLK 350 4MATIC.

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