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Acoustics – intelligent solutions for more efficiency, comfort and dynamics.
In order to be able to drive comfortably and efficiently at the same time, the developers look for solutions in acoustic lightweight construction with acoustically effective components for increasing comfort and also yielding benefits in weight and installation space through intelligent material concepts. In this way, the customer gains a functional advantage with lower weight and more pleasure for lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The minimisation of background noises normally requires the use of heavy insulating and dampening materials. This minimises surface vibrations. Nowadays engine parts are becoming lighter and lighter through new materials, while efficiency requirements rise, which means that crankcases, for example, are being made out of aluminium and there is a lack of material insulating against disturbing combustion noises. Intelligent measures are in demand for maintaining driving comfort. Acoustic engineers achieve this through systematic reinforcement of the crankcase, among other things. The procedure known as “ribbing” systematically minimises disturbing emanations and the crankcase remains, all in all, very lightweight. In addition, the engine is partially encompassed by an acoustic capsule. These absorber or insulation components require little installation space, are lightweight and at the same time quite effectively reduce noise emanation. Absorption and insulation directly at the engine has additional benefits to efficiency: if disturbances are reduced directly at the source, no costly, difficult insulation of the passenger compartment is necessary. This helps reduce material, weight, and fuel consumption.
Another method of acoustic lightweight construction for increasing comfort and efficiency is the integration of acoustic functions in the existing vehicle parts. In the undercarriage structure in use with current BMW models, which improves aerodynamics, a LWRT (lightweight reinforced thermoplast) replaces the former subframe made of polypropylene, which was heavier and fitted with more absorption material, and took up more space. With the new undercarriage structure, the absorption function is already integrated into the surface of the subframe. This reduces weight and installation space, while considerably enlarging the absorption surface at the same time. Only two to eight millimetres thick, as opposed to the previous maximum of 30 millimetres, the new structure is significantly thinner than before and only half as heavy as the previous structure of subframe plus additional shock absorber.
May 302010
| Pos | No | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Retired | Grid | Pts |
| 1 | 2 | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren-Mercedes | 58 | Winner | 2 | 25 |
| 2 | 1 | Jenson Button | McLaren-Mercedes | 58 | +2.6 secs | 4 | 18 |
| 3 | 6 | Mark Webber | RBR-Renault | 58 | +24.2 secs | 1 | 15 |
| 4 | 3 | Michael Schumacher | Mercedes GP | 58 | +31.1 secs | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | 4 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes GP | 58 | +32.2 secs | 6 | 10 |
| 6 | 11 | Robert Kubica | Renault | 58 | +32.8 secs | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | 7 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 58 | +36.6 secs | 8 | 6 |
| 8 | 8 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari | 58 | +46.5 secs | 12 | 4 |
| 9 | 14 | Adrian Sutil | Force India-Mercedes | 58 | +49.0 secs | 11 | 2 |
| 10 | 23 | Kamui Kobayashi | BMW Sauber-Ferrari | 58 | +65.6 secs | 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 22 | Pedro de la Rosa | BMW Sauber-Ferrari | 58 | +65.9 secs | 13 | |
| 12 | 17 | Jaime Alguersuari | STR-Ferrari | 58 | +67.8 secs | 16 | |
| 13 | 15 | Vitantonio Liuzzi | Force India-Mercedes | 57 | +1 Lap | 18 | |
| 14 | 9 | Rubens Barrichello | Williams-Cosworth | 57 | +1 Lap | 15 | |
| 15 | 12 | Vitaly Petrov | Renault | 57 | +1 Lap | 9 | |
| 16 | 16 | Sebastien Buemi | STR-Ferrari | 57 | +1 Lap | 14 | |
| 17 | 10 | Nico Hulkenberg | Williams-Cosworth | 57 | +1 Lap | 17 | |
| 18 | 24 | Timo Glock | Virgin-Cosworth | 58 | +3 Laps | 21 | |
| 19 | 25 | Lucas di Grassi | Virgin-Cosworth | 58 | +3 Laps | 23 | |
| 20 | 20 | Karun Chandhok | HRT-Cosworth | 52 | +6 Laps | 24 | |
| Ret | 21 | Bruno Senna | HRT-Cosworth | 46 | +12 Laps | 22 | |
| Ret | 5 | Sebastian Vettel | RBR-Renault | 39 | Accident | 3 | |
| Ret | 19 | Heikki Kovalainen | Lotus-Cosworth | 33 | +25 Laps | 20 | |
| Ret | 18 | Jarno Trulli | Lotus-Cosworth | 32 | +26 Laps | 19 |
May 302010
The new Subaru Impreza STI Cosworth CS400 is the result of one of the most eagerly anticipated automotive collaborations in recent times. The first genuine Cosworth-developed road car since 1996, the latest limited edition Impreza offers performance-car fans the thrill of a lifetime combined with exclusivity – production will be restricted to 75 cars.
The Cosworth-tuned, turbocharged vehicle is one of the world’s most accelerative hatchbacks. The renowned 2.5-litre turbocharged ‘Boxer’ engine is transformed to produce 33 per cent more power, drawing heavily on Cosworth’s extensive Formula 1 experience. The engine, which drives all four wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, boasts an impressive 400 ps and the new model reaches 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds, going on to cover a quarter mile in 12.75 seconds at a terminal speed of 107 mph. Top speed is limited to 155mph.
The Subaru Impreza STI Cosworth CS400 features an extensive range of Cosworth-engineered components in the engine, turbo system, exhaust, suspension, brakes and wheels, plus subtle improvements to the exterior and interior styling to create a truly distinctive high performance car with everyday hatchback practicality.
Marketed exclusively in the UK in right-hand drive form, the Subaru Impreza STI Cosworth CS400 is available in a choice of three exterior colours (Spark Silver, Dark Grey and San Remo Red), and is priced from £49,995 on-the-road.
Engine delivers a 33 per cent power hike
At the heart of the new Subaru Cosworth Impreza is a heavily revised version of the marque’s famous horizontally-opposed, all-aluminium Boxer engine. The ‘flat-four’ power unit is removed from the car, hand finished, and several internal and ancillary components are replaced with up-rated items, specified by Cosworth.
As with all Impreza ‘Boxer’ engines, the STI Cosworth unit features twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank (DOHC) plus an Active Valve Control System (AVCS) to deliver variable valve timing and enhance low-speed pulling power.
May 302010
May 302010
Exclusive accessories for the Nissan 370Z Roadster: Cobra Technology & Lifestyle (Alleestrasse 15-19, D-33818 Leopoldshöhe, Telefon +49 / (0) 52 02 / 99 92 60, Telefax +49 / (0) 52 02 / 99 92 50, Internet www.cobra-sor.com ) now introduces the COBRA N+ sports kit which offers exclusive options for upgrading the new open two-seater. All COBRA N+ options are also available for the 370Z coupe.
The COBRA N+ designers developed sportily styled carbon-fiber-look body components for the Japanese sports car: The COBRA N+ front spoiler precisely fits the opening of the air inlet of the production front apron, and lends the two 370Z models a more striking face.
Its aerodynamic counterpart in the rear is the COBRA N+ diffuser insert for the production apron. It was custom developed and features a centrally located reflector as well as custom cutouts for the two large tailpipes of the COBRA N+ sport exhaust system.
The standard rear apron is upgraded visually with the COBRA N+ rear diffuser. The aerodynamic component features a centrally mounted reflector and custom-tailored cutouts on either side for the large tailpipes of the COBRA N+ sport exhaust system.
The COBRA N+ 370Z body program also features carbon-fiber-look covers for the outside rearview mirrors.
May 292010
May 292010
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Mercedes-Benz Financial, which has received more than $5 million in lease and loan payments from customers via their mobile phone devices since becoming the first auto finance company to establish that payment channel late last year, is now taking its mobile strategy to the showroom floor to benefit dealers and customers. Mercedes-Benz Financial today announced that it is putting the Apple iPad TM into the hands of its dealers, becoming the first automotive finance company to give dealers mobile access to its proprietary point-of-sale dealer system called MB Advantage. In doing so, Mercedes-Benz Financial is one of the first companies to adapt the consumer-oriented iPad as a mobile business tool.
MB Advantage on the iPad will give dealership sales personnel instant access to marketing programs for specific models, quicker turn time on the credit application process, and increase speed and efficiency on the return of lease vehicles. “We see the iPad providing wireless mobility, information and flexibility on the showroom floor,” said Andreas Hinrichs, Vice President of Marketing for Mercedes-Benz Financial. “The iPad will provide a competitive advantage to our dealers by increasing their service levels through a more flexible financing process.”
May 292010
| Pos | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
| 1 | Mark Webber | RBR-Renault | 1:27.500 | 1:26.818 | 1:26.295 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren-Mercedes | 1:27.667 | 1:27.013 | 1:26.433 |
| 3 | Sebastian Vettel | RBR-Renault | 1:27.067 | 1:26.729 | 1:26.760 |
| 4 | Jenson Button | McLaren-Mercedes | 1:27.555 | 1:27.277 | 1:26.781 |
| 5 | Michael Schumacher | Mercedes GP | 1:27.756 | 1:27.438 | 1:26.857 |
| 6 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes GP | 1:27.649 | 1:27.141 | 1:26.952 |
| 7 | Robert Kubica | Renault | 1:27.766 | 1:27.426 | 1:27.039 |
| 8 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 1:27.993 | 1:27.200 | 1:27.082 |
| 9 | Vitaly Petrov | Renault | 1:27.620 | 1:27.387 | 1:27.430 |
| 10 | Kamui Kobayashi | BMW Sauber-Ferrari | 1:28.158 | 1:27.434 | 1:28.122 |
| 11 | Adrian Sutil | Force India-Mercedes | 1:27.951 | 1:27.525 | |
| 12 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari | 1:27.857 | 1:27.612 | |
| 13 | Pedro de la Rosa | BMW Sauber-Ferrari | 1:28.147 | 1:27.879 | |
| 14 | Sebastien Buemi | STR-Ferrari | 1:28.534 | 1:28.273 | |
| 15 | Rubens Barrichello | Williams-Cosworth | 1:28.336 | 1:28.392 | |
| 16 | Jaime Alguersuari | STR-Ferrari | 1:28.460 | 1:28.540 | |
| 17 | Nico Hulkenberg | Williams-Cosworth | 1:28.227 | 1:28.841 | |
| 18 | Vitantonio Liuzzi | Force India-Mercedes | 1:28.958 | ||
| 19 | Jarno Trulli | Lotus-Cosworth | 1:30.237 | ||
| 20 | Heikki Kovalainen | Lotus-Cosworth | 1:30.519 | ||
| 21 | Timo Glock | Virgin-Cosworth | 1:30.744 | ||
| 22 | Bruno Senna | HRT-Cosworth | 1:31.266 | ||
| 23 | Lucas di Grassi | Virgin-Cosworth | 1:31.989 | ||
| 24 | Karun Chandhok | HRT-Cosworth | 1:32.060 |
May 292010
- Prices released for Nissan’s new compact crossover
- Sector-defining new model available from only £12,795
- 190PS flagship turbo offers intense performance from just £15,695
- Two and four-wheel-drive versions offer innovation, distinctive style and versatility
- Compact SUV meets sports car…
- On sale late September with order books open in June
- Dominance of crossover segment continues with Juke joining Murano, Qashqai & Qashqai+2
Sector-defining innovation is no longer priceless… Nissan has today announced the prices of its ground-breaking compact crossover model, the Juke. Priced to put another Nissan in the UK’s best sellers list, the Juke will be available from a supermini-rivalling £12,795 on the road.
Shunning conventional design in favour of more creative thinking, the Juke will shake up the small car sector with a line-up that’s set to appeal to a broad spread of drivers. At the top of the range sits a thrilling 190PS turbocharged model available from only £15,695, extending the Juke’s unique appeal as a compact SUV with the genes of a sports car.
May 282010
New Entrants into Market Raise the Question, “What’s the Difference?”
It has long been assumed that law enforcement professionals – police, sheriff’s deputies, state patrol, etc. – operate real “police cars”, yet there has never been any proof backed up with logic to show why this statement might be true (or in this case false) in the first place. It is a myth. Law enforcement organizations have never been offered a purpose-built solution because one never existed anywhere in the world until Carbon Motors came along with world’s first and only purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle.
With the help of over 3,500 US law enforcement professionals from all 50 States representing the local, state and federal levels, Carbon Motors wrote the groundbreaking specifications for such a vehicle. Based on this comprehensive list, it became evident that modifying a retail passenger car would not suffice – from interior space requirements, to vehicle performance, to the use of advanced homeland security technologies, to the long-term durability based on law enforcement usage patterns, to the fuel efficiency, to the required safety attributes and the list goes on and on and on. Carbon Motors decided to develop an all-new, ground-up homeland security platform for the United States of America “Designed by Law Enforcement, Exclusively for Law Enforcement.”
May 282010
Auburn Hills, Mich., May 27, 2010 – As the Dodge brand redefines itself with new lifestyle packages, new ads, events and sponsorships, and a slew of upcoming new products, it’s using its brand name to send a clear message that its “forever young” attitude and performance-driven history will drive the brand into the future.
The new Dodge brand logo features the DODGE name with a pair of red racing stripes relative to the “E,” suggesting speed and agility. Dodge designers sketched the new logo after Dodge and Ram Truck were clearly defined as separate brands with their own identities and consumers, each needing a logo that represents the character of the brand.
The twin red graphic stripes will be used in communications, advertising, internet and merchandising. They will not appear on Dodge products or on the dealership signage.
May 282010