It was expected that the new Beetle to receive a top bearing the logo version of R.Even though there are now 200 hp turbo engines, it seems that the concept shownat Frankfurt Motor Show to announce a more powerful version of the will have 260 hp or more.
A Beetle 200 hp is fast, but apparently not enough ... Since the announcement ofnext-generation Beetle, speculated thoughts were eager to create a versionbearing the logo of R. But now, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen confirmany rumor and comes with a concept version of the series announced VW Beetleof R.
On the outside, Beetle R Concept is a sporty and aggressive, with new bumperswith 30mm wider than stock version. Just wheel arches and wings that have beenwidened by 15mm. These are common front with 20-inch wheels that have the same design as Talladega Golf and Scirocco R R.
Presented at the show car has an extension of the bumper, LED daytime running lights embedded in the headlights, rear spoiler much higher than normal, a rear diffuser and a ceiling painted in gloss black to match the top of the trunk andcarcasses mirrors.
On the details to the body, we find some vents on the hood and exhaust with 4 outputs. Inside, the Beetle R Concept has a pair of sport seats upholstered withNappa leather, while the board and various elements are painted all black "gloss",which is more in Romanian, shiny ... And as a last touch sports, we find aluminumpedals and various clocks that do not meet the regular versions.
And finally, reach under the hood. It seems that here they will find there the same2.0-liter TFSI engine from the Golf and Scirocco R R 270 currently producing 265 hp respectively. Perhaps R Beetle engine will power this little small, only 260 hp.So, who wants a vicious frog, will most certainly next year, to order a VW Beetle R.
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Born in nearly five decades ago, Henrik Fisker is the man behind the design offamous cars such as Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and BMW Z8.After a held high positions within Ford and Aston Martin, the famous Danishdesigner started his own way, creating auto company of the same name.
The first and probably the most important project from Fisker Automotive, founded in 2007, is the Karma sedan - a car luxurious, environmentally friendly, proving thatpassion and ecology can coexist in harmony.
Situated on the brink of production, creation handsome American manufacturerenjoys a turbocharged petrol engine which, together with two electric motors,delivering the driver somewhere around 403 horsepower and 1300 Nm - torqueavailable yet from 0 rpm! Therefore, in Sport mode, acceleration from 0-96 km / h in just 5.9 seconds, top speed spinning somewhere around 200 km / h. That whilefuel consumption is 2.4 liters per 100 km and about 483 kilometers autonomy - of which 80 are completely covered in electricity.
But enough with the already-famous Karma - model in Europe will have a price between 85.500 and 98.900 euro. We flew to Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 to get acquainted with the latest masterpiece from Fisker, the concept Surf. First impressions? Like all models signed by U.S., and the new Surf Concept Fiskershows extremely well. As always, focus on the detail is fascinating, while the design can be considered a true work of art - Shooting Brake aspects that make youroverseas in an irresistible appearance.
In addition, the latest creation of American chapter impresses and practicability, the trunk represents something more than just a striking design element. Under the hood, most likely we will meet with same-electric drivetrain, but the 403horsepower to propel the new Fisker arhisuficienti Surf to a global success. Aglobal success story of which will be written since 2013.
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