Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Nissan Figaro
When I moved to London it was one of the first vehicles that catched my eye. I´d never seen it before...what was it???
Actually is a car from the 90's but with all the attractive of the convertibles from the 60's and a peculiar look. It was created like a sort of cult/fashion object, they just produced 20.000, and the demand was so high that they had to do a lottery to see who was going to have it!!
It has a tiny 1.0 motor and anyway you look at it is just gorgeous
The good thing for the British is that in Japan they also drive on the left, so there are so many people importing this little gem to the UK
Unknown german van
Reliant Rialto
Reliant Rialto 
No, this vehicle is not missing any wheel. It´s a three-wheeler!!
Although incredible...the Rialto was introduced in 1981 in 3 different types: saloon, state and van. Can you believe that?
This is one the funniest vehicles you can see in London. Actually, I had just seen it before on the Mr Bean Show.
No, this vehicle is not missing any wheel. It´s a three-wheeler!!
Although incredible...the Rialto was introduced in 1981 in 3 different types: saloon, state and van. Can you believe that?
This is one the funniest vehicles you can see in London. Actually, I had just seen it before on the Mr Bean Show.
this is a car
VW Karmann Ghia 1955
Pure beauty, somehow the MB SL of the poor, and one of my favourites cars, not difficult to be spotted in London.
The funny thing is that yesterday I posted a Volvo P1800 and said that I expected to post the VW Karmann soon, but I didn´t have any picture of it. Today, amazingly, like summoned by a strange force, I discovered this car on a back alley. What an incredible coincidence!
Volkswagen T1
Volkswagen T1 
Beautiful, joyful, a myth. The first Transporter, not to confuse with either the Typ 1 (Beetle) or the Transporter T2, maybe the most popular one. This is the Transporter T1, the original one from the fifties. It´s easy to tell because of the split windscreen. I am unable, anyway, to determine the age fo this vehicule. But the colours and the form are just lovely.
Beautiful, joyful, a myth. The first Transporter, not to confuse with either the Typ 1 (Beetle) or the Transporter T2, maybe the most popular one. This is the Transporter T1, the original one from the fifties. It´s easy to tell because of the split windscreen. I am unable, anyway, to determine the age fo this vehicule. But the colours and the form are just lovely.
New 1.6-liter Turbo Gasoline Engines for Volvo S60 and V60 Coming Later this Year
Volvo will soon welcome two new additional engine options, the T3 and T4, to its range of models. The pair of 1.6-liter four-cylinder GTDi gasoline units employ both turbocharging and direct injection technology for improved fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance. Furthermore, the two engines come equipped with Volvo's Start/Stop tech (manual gearbox models only) as standard.
The 1.6 GTDi T3 engine produces an output of 150HP and a peak torque of 240Nm (177 lbs-ft). The more potent T4 variant delivers 180-horsepower at 5,500 rpm and the same amount of torque (240Nm) from 1,600 rpm all the way up to 5,000 rpm. However, the T4 features an automatic on-demand overboost function that can provide 270 Nm (199 lbs-ft) of torque.
"Small, high-performance GTDi engines are a part of our bid to get more energy out of smaller engines" says Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President Product Development at Volvo Cars.
"We estimate reductions in fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in the region of twenty percent compared with a conventional petrol engine with larger displacement and similar performance." Jonsson added
The 1.6 GTDi T3 and T4 engines will be available with a six speed manual gearbox as standard, while Volvo's automatic six-speed Powershift transmission will be optional on the T4.
Volvo said both the T3 and T3 variants of the 1.6 GTDi will be offered on the S60 and V60 models later this year.
Engine specifications 1.6 GTDi T3:
Engine type | 4-cylinder petrol turbo |
Displacement | 1595 cm3 |
Bore | 79.0 mm |
Stroke | 81.4 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Camshafts | DOHC |
Max power output | 150 PS |
Max torque | 240 Nm |
Emissions | Euro 5 |
Engine specifications 1.6 GTDi T4:
Engine type | 4-cylinder petrol turbo |
Displacement | 1595 cm3 |
Bore | 79.0 mm |
Stroke | 81.4 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Camshafts | DOHC |
Max power output | 180 PS / 5500 rpm |
Max torque | 240 Nm / 1600-5000 rpm, 270 Nm for brief overboost |
Emissions | Euro 5 |
Pontiac Firebird-based 308 Ferrari Replica kills two nameplates with one stone
What's the deal with cheesy Pontiac-based,Every time I see one, I ask myself how anyone in their right mind would ever think it's a good idea (unless purely testing one's kit building and car chopping talents). This ebay-situated Firebird-based 308 replica can be yours for the low-low price of $6,500; if you'd like to try your luck with the auction, feel free. We won't judge either way (sinner!).According to the ad, the 1990 Ferrari 308 Pontiac Firebird has a clean title, just about 50,000 miles, and a performance chip. Unfortunately, the oddly-proportioned Ponterarri Frankenbird is running with a V6 and an automatic (granted, that setup helps it get "35 to 37" mpg on the highway).
If anyone's interested, check out the pics and auction link below.
Paris Preshow: 2011 Toyota iQ and Aygo get upgraded interiors
Joining the new at Toyota's 2010 Paris Motor Show stand, will be the 2011 model year versions of the iQ and Aygo city cars, both of which benefit from some minor interior revisions.
For the 2011 iQ, which will be sold in the States under the Toyota is increasing the level of perceived quality with the use of higher-grade, soft-touch plastics on the dashboard and the door panels, the introduction of new color schemes and upgraded trim options.
The Aygo, which is the product of the city car family developed jointly by PSA Peugeot-Citroen and Toyota, also gets some subtle interior upgrades that include the presentation of a new multimedia system.
More information on the updated Toyota models will become available closer to the Paris Show opening on September 30.
2011 Toyota Aygo
2011 Toyota iQ
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