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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Tesla Sedan

Tesla will manufacture a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan in California. The Tesla sedan was confirmed by Ze’ev Drori, CEO of Tesla Motors, and Governor Schwarzenegger at a press conference at Tesla Motors headquarters.

The new Tesla sedan will be powered by the electric powertrain developed in-house by Tesla and scheduled to enter production in late 2010.

Tesla decided to build the new sedan in California because it’s closer to the engineering, research and development functions and because Governor Schwarzenegger and the state of California also made it clear that they wanted to keep Tesla manufacturing in California.

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2008 SEAT Ibiza Details

The new 2008 SEAT Ibiza detailed description has been released by Spanish manufacturer. The 2008 SEAT Ibiza is based on a new platform that lengthens the car’s wheelbase by 7 mm and widens the track, 30 mm more at the front and 33 mm more on the rear.

The 2008 SEAT Ibiza will be available with one out of three petrol engines or a diesel engine:

1.2 12V with 70 hp
1.4 16V with 85 hp
1.6 16V with 105 hp
1.9 TDI with 105 hp.

The 2008 SEAT Ibiza 1.6 16v version outputs 105 hp and 153 Nm of engine torque at 3,800 rpm. The fuel consumption is 6.6 liters per 100 km/h while the CO2 emissions level is 157 g/km.

Powered by a 1.9 liter TDI engine, the diesel version of the 2008 SEAT Ibiza delivers 105 hp and 240 Nm of torque at 1,900 rpm. It features a DPF particulate filter, needs 4.5 liters on average for every 100 km, and maintains CO2 emissions at 119 g/km.

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