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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Subaru Impreza WRX SPT

Subaru Impreza WRX SPT is a custom built car that had its debut at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. Powered by the 2.5-liter intercooled turbo Boxer engine that has been tuned, Subaru Impreza WRX SPT may outputs 275 hp and 250 lb.-ft. of torque.

Subaru Impreza WRX SPT features a front lip spoiler by STI, an SPT oil cap, an STI short-throw shifter, Botticelli III 19×8-in. wheels by OZ Racing, turbo heat shield and battery hold-down.

Subaru Impreza WRX SPT also features a SPT cat-back exhaust that offers the 10 extra horsepower.

Subaru Impreza WRX SPT’s chassis has been modified with the addition lower chassis brace and strut tower brace.

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Lexus IS250 Sports Concept Car

Lexus IS250 Sports Concept Car has been premiered in Sydney, at Australian International Auto Show this year.

Lexus IS250 Sports Concept featuring both visual and performance upgrades. The upgrades are included on clutch, exhaust, air intake, short shift kit, shock absorbers, brakes, 19-inch wheels, sway bars, chassis braces, engine cover, and also spoilers.

Lexus IS250 Sports Concept’s brakes come with six-piston callipers at the front, four-piston at rear and larger cross-drilled, two-piece brake rotors at front.

Lexus IS250 Sports Concept also comes with Bilstein shock absorbers and springs, sway bars and a chassis brace.

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