viernes, enero 31, 2014
jueves, enero 30, 2014
miércoles, enero 29, 2014
Chevrolet Malibu 2014 recibe 5 estrellas en seguridad
Malibu 2014 recibe 5 estrellas en seguridad por la NHTSA
México D.F. a 28 de enero de 2014.- El sedán mediano Chevrolet Malibu 2014 recibió la más alta calificación posible de 5 estrellas en seguridad como parte del Programa de Evaluación de Vehículos Nuevos (NCAP, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad en Carreteras (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
"La seguridad es un factor cada vez más importante para los compradores de vehículos nuevos, especialmente para aquellos en el segmento de medianos", dijo Gay Kent, Director General de Seguridad y Protección en el Vehículo de General Motors. "El cliente se encuentra en el centro de nuestras operaciones diarias y cuando diseñamos los vehículos, tenemos en mente su seguridad".
Las tecnologías de seguridad con las que Malibu cuenta son una jaula de seguridad de acero de ultra alta resistencia, protección de volcadura y 10 bolsas de aire estándar, las cuales incluyen bolsas de rodilla tanto para conductor como para pasajero en los asientos delanteros.
Además de estas características de seguridad pasiva, algunas otras tecnologías de seguridad activa que se encuentran disponibles, como la Alerta de Colisión Frontal y Advertencia de Abandono de Carril, pueden ayudar a evitar una colisión. La Alerta de Punto Ciego utiliza sensores para advertir al conductor sobre vehículos que entran en su punto ciego de cualquiera de los dos lados. La combinación de la Alerta de Tráfico Cruzado Posterior, nueva en Malibu para 2014, y la cámara de visión trasera, pueden hacer que retroceder en calles concurridas sea una tarea menos estresante.
Todos los paquetes de Malibu vienen con el servicio OnStar durante los primeros los primeros 12 meses. En caso de una colisión, OnStar puede contactar el vehículo aún si sus ocupantes no pueden responder.
martes, enero 28, 2014
G-POWER record for fastest BMW M3 V8 with a top speed of 337,6 km/h
G-POWER breaks own record for fastest BMW M3 V8 with a top speed of
337,6 km/h and presents a “HURRICANE 337 Edition” called special edition of the
G-POWER M3 V8 supercharger systems limited to 30 systems in order to honor the
world record
G-POWER M3 SK II CS „HURRICANE 337 Edition“
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615 hp / 452 kW at 8.100 rpm (+ 195 hp / 143 kW)
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595
Nm at 5.900 rpm (+ 195 Nm)
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V-max:
> 337 km/h
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0-200
km/h: 12,2s
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G-POWER Supercharger System M3 V8 SK II CS „HURRICANE 337
Edition”
- G-POWER G3M CLUBSPORT coilover suspension
- G-POWER Breaking System for front and rear
axle
- 20‘‘ G-POWER wheel set SILVERSTONE DIAMOND
The high-speed test track in Nardo in southern Italy is the ultimate
challenge for all vehicle manufacturers. High temperatures and the fastest automobile
race track in the world that knows only one load condition: full throttle. The
12.3 km-long route is basically a circle with a diameter of 4 km and an
elevated roadway that is reminiscent of a steep curve. In practice, this results in an infinite
straight line for miles of continuous full load driving, an operating condition
that puts utmost load on the engine. Add uncomfortably high ambient
temperatures and it simply doesn’t get any more challenging.
Already for the 4th time G-POWER is meeting the challenge of Nardo and
in the meantime has established its very own philosophy. While all other teams
send there, for this event especially prepared, cars on a trailer to test
track, it has become a G-POWER tradition to drive the participating car the complete
one-way distance of 1.500 km to Nardo on its own wheels in a “stock” G-POWER M3
that basically all customers can order in this configuration.
The set goal for this year’s participation in the event has been to
break the G-POWER record for the world’s fastest BMW M3 established 2 years ago.
At that time a G-POWER M3 with 570 hp SK II supercharger system achieved a top
speed of 333,1 km/h. Consequently G-POWER opted this year for the stronger SK
II CS version of the G-POWER M3 supercharger system.
But G-POWER’s intention is not just collecting world records per se, but
to demonstrate the impressive, real-world performance of the G-POWER supercharger
systems and showcase the unrestricted reliability of the engines supercharged
by G-POWER. Since
Nardo’s abusive environment naturally separates automotive wheat from the
chaff, only those tuners who have carefully shepherded their design from
development to production will survive the extreme loads in the "AUTO BILD
SPORTSCARS" High-Performance-Event with no major engine damage. In addition, pushing the system to the top-speed
limits in the real-world provides merciless feedback on the achieved
performance improvements. Many tuners
instead post performance numbers based solely on short-term dynomometer testing
which are subject to many variables, and thus opens the door to abuse. It is
certainly difficult to determine whether performance gains will hold up in the
real world if such tests are the only ones performed.
Unfortunately it has not (yet) been possible to already improve
G-POWER’s record for the fastest BMW M3 at the High-Performance-Event from AUTO
BILD SPORTSCARS. A broken part worth a few cents has prevented a better result
than the measured 326,2 km/h, still within the limit of the old record.
But for everybody how knows the G-POWER team and their eagerness to
succeed, it goes without saying that they wouldn’t leave this business
unfinished. So it is no big surprise that only two days later G-POWER M3 V8 SK
II CS showed its true potential in the course of a follow-up test drive to the
Nardo event. In the end the display of the GPS gauge showed an impressive 337,6
km/h (have a look at the video here: http://youtu.be/R8nQefEuwZY)
– thus G-POWER has improved its own record out of 2011 from 333,1 km/h to 337,6
km/h.
In order to honor this world record for the fastest BMW M3 V8, G-POWER
has now introduced a special edition of the M3 V8 SK I, SK II and SK II CS
supercharger systems called „HURRICANE 337 Edition”. Carbon add-ons and a
unique “HURRICANE 337 Edition” graphic design for the air box underline the
exclusive character of this, in compliance to the 30 years anniversary of
“first class performance”, limited special edition of 30 systems.
Core of the M3 V8 supercharger systems is the powerful ASA T1-523 radial
supercharger. A High-Flow air intake incl. large racing air filter, a large
volumetric intercooler system made from cast aluminium and a cast aluminium air
box, set the necessary background to enable the max. boost of 0,5 bar relative,
of its strongest version the SK II CS, to produce an power output of 615 hp and
595 Nm of torque. In order to keep the output enchantment weight neutral,
G-POWER uses a full titanium exhaust system including a set of racing catalytic
converters, which saves 26 kg compared to the factory exhaust system.
The silver BMW M3 Coupé displayed in the press pictures is the first car
equipped with a G-POWER M3 V8 SK II CS “HURRICANE 337 Edition” supercharger
system that has been delivered to a customer. In addition to the power output
enhancement the customer has added to his order the G-POWER G3M CLUBSPOT
coilover suspension, the G-POWER breaking system featuring huge 396 mm respectively
380 mm break discs for front and rear axle, and last but not least the 20 inch
SILVERSTONE DIAMOND wheel set wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport tires.
The price for the G-POWER M3 V8 SK II CS “HURRICANE 337 Edition” is starting
from 9.856,78 € plus installation. The G-POWER Titanium exhaust system that is
mandatory for the SK II CS stage of the G-POWER M3 V8 SK II CS system is 4.542,00
€ plus installation. The G-POWER GM3 CLUBSPORT coilover suspension is 2.445,00
€ plus installation, the G-POWER braking system is 8.034,00 € for the front and
5.634,00 € plus installation for the rear axle and the price for the 20’’
G-POWER wheel set incl. Michelin Pilot Sport tyres is 4.474,00 €.
G-POWER:
Since the company’s founding in 1983, it has
focused solely on the tuning of BMW cars and the production of exclusive,
handcrafted vehicles. In 2008, G-POWER was integrated into Group ASA, a year in
which both brands celebrated their 25th anniversary. G-POWER is now one of the
few globally active and highly reputable suppliers of exclusive cars. In
cooperation with development partner ASA, G-POWER has developed unique versions
of BMW’s most important models, and the world's most powerful versions of each,
which clearly sets us apart from our competitors. G-POWER holds five world
records:
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Fastest BMW sedan with 730hp G-POWER M5 HURRICANE and a top speed of 360
km/h
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Fastest LPG-powered car with the 660hp G-POWER M5 HURRCANE GS and a top
speed of 333 km/h
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Fastest Sedan with the 750hp G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RS on the ATP
high-speed oval in Papenburg with a measured top speed of 367.4 km/h. G-POWER exceeded its own record with the
800hp G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RR with a top speed of 372 km/h
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Fastest 4-seater coupe with the 750 hp G-POWER M6 HURRCANE CS and a top
speed of 370 km/h
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Fastest SUV with the 750hp G-POWER M5 Touring HURRCANE RS and a top
speed of over 360 km/h (governed)
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Fastest BMW 1 Series with the 600hp G1 V8 HURRICANE RS and a top speed
of ver 330 km/h
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Fastest BMW M3 with the 610hp G-POWER M3 SK II CS and a top speed of
337,6 km/h
Video
lunes, enero 27, 2014
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