Volkswagen Polo V

Volkswagen has unveils the Volkswagen Polo V at Geneva Motor Show this year. Comes with new TDI and TSI engines and the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DSG), Volkswagen Polo V also features ESP electronic stabilization program with Hill Hold Control as standard.

With a new 1.2 TSI engine, Volkswagen Polo V may outputs 77 kW / 105 PS while it needs 5.5 liters of fuel for every 100 km and emits 129 g/km of CO2. With a total of seven different engines four gasoline and three diesel, Volkswagen Polo V offers power outputs from 44 kW / 60 PS to 77 kW / 105 PS.

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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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Opel HydroGen4

Opel HydroGen4 has began real world testing in Europe. As have been announced by General Motors, the new Opel HydroGen4 will be tested on the streets by Nine Berlin companies of the German city: ADAC, Allianz, Coca Cola, Hilton, Linde, Schindler, Axel Springer, Total and Veolia.

Equipped with a 1.8 kWh buffer battery, Opel HydroGen4 is able to storing energy from the car’s regenerative braking system. Opel HydroGen4 also equipped with a 73kW-synchronous electric motor.

With a 440 single cells fuel cell stack that combines hydrogen and oxygen from the air that produce electricity, Opel HydroGen4 will reach its top speed at 100mph and have acceleration time from 0 to 62 mph in 12 seconds.

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