2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio

Mini Cooper (2009) has come in two models - 2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio and 2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio. And the details as well as some images has been released by BMW.

Powered by a 1.6 liter engine, the 2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio may develops 88 kW/120 hp at 6,000 rpm and 160 Nm/118 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm.

With a fuel consumption of 5.7 litres/100 km and a CO2 emissions level of 137 g/km, the 2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio may reach its top speed at 198 km/h (123 mph) and the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 9.8 sec.

Meanwhile, with the same power of 1.6 liter engine that has been equipped with a Twin-Scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection, the 2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio may delivers 128 kW/175 hp at 5,500 rpm and 240 Nm/177 lb-ft of torque between 1,600 rpm and 5,000 rpm.

2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio can get up to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph) and needs 7.4 sec to reach 100 km/h from stop.

2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio has extra performance as the fuel consumption goes up to 6.4 litres/100 km and the CO2 emissions level to 153 g/km.

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2010 Mazda3 Sedan

2010 Mazda3 Sedan has been unveiled at the LA Auto Show. 2010 Mazda3 Sedan comes with two engines available to be choose: a 2.0L 4-cylinder that outputs 148 hp at 6500 rpm and 135 ft-lb of torque at 4500 rpm and a 2.5 liter engine that delivers 167 hp at 6000 rpm and 168 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. Additionally, 2010 Mazda3 Sedan also offers gearbox choices between a 5-speed and 6-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Mazda3 Sedan (2010) may run at 25 mpg in the city for the 2.0 liter version, while for the 2.5 liter model is 21 mpg in an urban cycle.

2010 Mazda3 Sedan comes with new safety and environmental features, a more dynamic exterior design, and also a higher level of standard and optional equipment.

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Citroen Hypnos Unveiled

Citroen Hypnos concept has been unveiled in Paris Motor Show. Citroen Hypnos concept is an elegant and distinctive cross-over vehicle, and explores new avenues in the design of luxury ecological vehicles.

Citroen Hypnos may delivers 200 bhp (147 kW) and 420 Nm of torque as it’s powered by a 2-litre HDi DPFS diesel engine. Citroen Hypnos engine is coupled with a 6-speed electronic gearbox system.

Citroen Hypnos hybrid drivetrain also includes an electric motor positioned on the rear axle that resulting an additional 50 bhp and 200 Nm of torque.

Citroen Hypnos is able to get from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds and up to a top speed of 212 km/h with this powertrain.

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