Mazda3 i-stop Presented in Geneva

Mazda3 i-stop has been presented by Mazda in Geneva, following the previous Mazda3 i-stop press release that was announced last month. Powered by the inline four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve MZR 2.0-litre DISI petrol engine, Mazda3 i-stop may outputs 111 kW/151 PS at 6,200 rpm and 191 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm.

Mazda3 i-stop comes equipped with idle-stop system that uses combustion energy for restart which called i-stop by the company. Mazda3 i-stop is estimated has the ability to restart in 0.35 seconds, which is half the time compared with the other systems’ restart on the market.

Mazda3 i-stop also offers 14% fuel savings in a combined cycle with the i-stop system, DISI, and a number of aerodynamic modifications.

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Ford Taurus SHO (2010)

Ford has released the new sportier version of the Taurus that promises to bring increased performance and reduced fuel consumption - 2010 Ford Taurus SHO.

Powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine coupled with a six-speed 6F55 SelectShift transmission and an All-Wheel Drive System, 2010 Ford Taurus SHO may outputs 365 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 ft.-lbs. of torque at 3,500 rpm.

Ford Taurus SHO (2010) features a Reverse Camera System, MyKey, Ford SYNC, and Intelligent Access with Push Button Start.

2010 Ford Taurus SHO price will starts at $37,995 and will become available this summer.

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2010 Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche has made announcement that the new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 facelift will be premiered at the Geneva Auto Show. Powered by a 3.8 liter engine, 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 may outputs 435 bhp (320 kW) and the torque is increased.

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 will reach its top speed at 312 km/h or 194 mph, with acceleration time at 4.1 seconds on 0 to 100 km/h. However, the new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 is able to accelerate from 0 to 160 km/h in 8.2 seconds as have been announced by Porsche.

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 comes with the active PASM suspension and a sportier version of the Porsche Stability Management system that offers the option of deactivating the Stability Control (SC) and the Traction Control (TC).

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 will be priced 98,100 Euros for the European market, and USD 112,200 for US market.

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