Ferrari 599 GTO, the technical data. Presentation April 7?
The presentation of the Ferrari 599 GTO is a matter of a couple of weeks. At least according to the latest rumors circulating about him: our Dutch friends have kindly pointed out to us their insight into the model with all its technical details and the date of presentation, which seems to have been set at 7 April.
Maserati Hybrid: follow in the footsteps of Ferrari
Maserati has apparently decided to follow in the footsteps of Ferrari and to throw herself in the great cauldron of hybrid cars. The house in Modena, among others, can use all the actual study from Maranello for the development of his models, hoping thus to surprising new results in cooperation with the Prancing Horse.
the first pictures of the Ferrari 599 Hybrid
We went from rumors to facts: Ferrari made within three days the hybrid version of the 599 within the Geneva Motor Show. Indeed there seem to be taken such “incriminating” pictures, until we discover the size of the battery pack associated with their version of KERS. Given the low volume, it appears that this 599 doubly green power will be moved only with its electric motor, but any improvement in the emissions will be grateful for the Maranello manufacturer.
Geneva Motor Show: Ferrari 599 hybrid
The Ferrari 599 hybrid and will probably debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The ‘unofficial “confirmation arrived by President Luca di Montezemolo himself, who during the presentation of Formula 1 F10 has also spoken on this important innovation in the field of road.
The President added that the model, which will debut as a prototype is just a matter of months as we said, will be commercially launched within a couple of years. At the latest by 2012, then. According to the advances, alongside the 6.0 V12 from 620 hp in the Fiorano, will debut a about 40/50 hp electric motor powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery and placed on the rear axle.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid: Second race, first podium
VNL Series (championship drag racing at the Nürburgring in preparation for the appointment of 24 hours) have seen this weekend how the performance of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid continues to improve at a rapid pace, having reached the hands of Joerg Bergmeister and Wolf Henzler third in a four hours without technical problems.
Ferrari California debuts a version with manual transmission
The Ferrari California is doubled, the frictions are halved. Beginning this month, the Horse introduces its convertible six-speed manual transmission, ordered in all European markets (Britain included). It is not just a matter of leverage and grill – so far absent – but rather of numbers, seconds, and l: in the absence of sensory feedback, to strike up comparisons with the dual clutch so far available is necessary to look to the technical and interpret the numbers attached .
HY-Ferrari KERS available soon on all models of Maranello?
As we all know governments around the world are tightening the emission limits of pollutants for cars. A house like Ferrari, which specializes in car and super benefits that have more respect for the environment, could have some problems in front of a certain type of request. Why the home of the Prancing Horse has decided to focus hard on the new technology of hybrid engines. Relying on the help of even a Formula 1 team of engineers at Maranello have created the new system HY-KERS, already seen in preview at the Geneva Motor Show on special, and very green, Ferrari 599 HY-KERS Concept.
Hyundai presented in New York hybrid turbo variants 2011 Hyundai Sonata
When Hyundai introduced the new Sonata in the U.S., did giving it a naturally aspirated engine of 2.4 liter four-cylinder. Its 198 horses and enough left over to give it movement, but the South Korean manufacturer has already made clear that there will be a more robust, with 2-liter, direct injection and a turbo providing the verve that otherwise would expect in a V6 model . In addition, the note also mentioned on tiptoe the existence of a hybrid variant, but without going into technical details. Well, now confirmed that both mechanisms will be presented in early April.
Audi A6 Hybrid in 2012
In order to replace the internal combustion engine in the next few years, Volkswagen, via Audi plans to include, in addition to the Audi A8 Hybrid, a future model: the Hybrid Audi A6 will be launched in 2012.
It is clear that most manufacturers is to bring different energies and engines to replace the engine. At the Geneva Motor Show, Audi presented us moreover Hybrid Audi A8, luxury limousine hybrid engine. But it will be joined in 2012 by one of the line mark the rings: the Audi A6 Hybrid. Moreover, the German mark was announced during the show, the arrival of the Q5 crossover in hybrid but also various hybrid technologies in order to equip its entire current range by the end of the decade.
Alfa and Maserati will co-RWD platform
The two Italian manufacturers have plans ready to join a completely new rear-drive platform to manufacture. This is then the new Maserati Gran Turismo and Quattroporte and Alfa Romeo can finally draw again with delicious rear wheel drive cars on the market.
A win-win situation which is actually quite logical. The Gran Turismo custom chassis that is now used for the Alfa 8C is not enough for Alfisten. They still want new RWD cars to build, and with the technology in house which Maserati is a good start. In time, even according to sources of Ferrari hybrid technology can be used for the top models from Alfa Romeo.
