Peugeot RCZ crosses the RM200k mark in Malaysia!

Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official importer and distributor for Peugeot vehicles in Malaysia has launched the absolutely modern, bubbly, compact-and-curvaceous RCZ 2+2 coupe recently. Two variants sporting different state of tune and transmission are available.

Powered by the all-familiar 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged powerplant found in the Peugeot 308, 3008 and 5008 the 6-speed auto RCZ gets the standard combo of maximum power output of 156 bhp + 240Nm of torque. The Pearlescent White car that you see above a gets a stick shifter good for 6-forward ratios transmitting 200 bhp and 275 Nm to the front wheels. All from the same 4-pot 1.6L - albeit charged to a higher boost via a visibly larger intercooler up front - sitting just behind the bumper and a couple of seriously more robust-looking turbo hoses in the engine bay!

The manual RCZ also has larger disc brakes all around, larger alloy wheels (18") and stiffer springs to cope with the added grunt. Incidentally, the manual RCZ has a sportier (read: bassier) exhaust note to complement its higher performance positioning in the RCZ hierarchy.

Adding to visual enhancements as well as sporty performance are the double-bubble roof (which desperately needs dark tinting in our super-sunny and hot climate) and the active rear spoiler that deploys to two-stage at different higher speeds.

The in-car entertainment aspect is taken care of by a JBL hi-fi incorporating an amplifier punching 240 watts through 6-speakers. Also on offer are Bluetooth connectivity and auxiliary audio input capability.

For added safety, there is an active pyrotechnic bonnet system (at the front wing, just above and a little behind the wheel arch which "explodes" and propels forward during a forceful collision, acting somewhat like an external "airbag" to cushion and prevent intrusion of the front bulkhead into the driver's/passenger cabin.

The RCZ coupe is fully imported (CBU) from Magna Steyr's plant in Graz, Austria and retails for RM218,888 for the 6-speed auto version, while the 6-speed manual is priced at RM223,888.
For Wheels was told at the launch that some at 35 units were already called for, out of which the majority were manual versions, in a surprising reversal of trend for the Malaysian car-crazy-but-automatic-loving motorists.

Nasim hopes to deliver some 100 to 150 units of RCZ for the remaining months of 2011.
Wither the grey-imported used (reconditioned) Audi TT coupe?



*some pictures taken by Janus Mun

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New Style of Cabriolet Volkswagen Eos

Volkswagen company presented the official information on updated coupe-cabriolet Eos which will be presented general public in November on autoshow in Los Angeles. Car sales in the European market begin in January of next year.

New Volkswagen's Style

Coupe-cabriolet Eos became one of latest models in scale of the company of Volkswagen which received a new corporate stylish design. The car lost the big chromeplated moulding in a front part of a body and received other headlights with light-emitting diode sections, a radiator enclosure with three horizontal strips and other front bumper with the increased air intake and new fog lights.

Interior modernisation of VW Eos is less appreciable: new steering wheel and other panel of devices. Quality of finishing materials Besides, improved and the list of variants of leather furnish of an interior extended. Also, in the list of options of the car: an updated safety system of carbon car wheels, adaptive headlights of head light and possibility of remote control by a developing metal roof from a key.

In the European car market the novelty will be offered with three gasoline engines capacity 122, 160 and 210HP which can work together with 6-step mechanic transmission. Automatic transmission «DSG» with two clutches is accessible only to the most powerful variant. Besides, the car also can be ordered and with a 140-strong 2-litre diesel engine.

The New VW Eos

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Lotus Presented the 1st Hybrid Car

The British manufacturer of sports cars Lotus presented the first hybrid — the City Car Concept.

Compact Car by Lotus

It's the three-door four-seater compact car (1400 kg). Under a cowl the engine in volume of 1,2 l is established, and also in the rear is located the electric motor, the battery is under passenger seats. The general power 220HP, the twisting moment is equal 240Nm. The cruising range on an electricity makes 60 km.

BMW Z4 Vs Lotus City Car

According to Lotus chief designer, Wolf Zimmerman, the company searches now for the partner for a batch production of model since 2014. Also he told that the British motor-car manufacturer wants to create alternative of model of Aston Martin Cygnet and BMW Z4 Coupe.

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In Paris have presented «racing art car»

In Paris has taken place the presentation of 17th car BMW from collection of Art Car. 500-strong racing coupe M3 GT2 decorated with known American artist Jeff Koons became the main car of exhibit. Such car in the middle of June will take part at "24 hours of Le Mans".

Art Coupe

For the first time to create design of car BMW for collection of Art Car, Jeff Koons has expressed desire in 2003, however to carry out idea it was possible just now.

BMW M3 by Jeff Koons

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NEW MINI: Coupe and Roadster

The first images of serial versions MINI have filtered into the Internet in bodies of a coupe and a roadster.

The patented MINI

The given 3D computer illustrations have been prepared for the European patent bureau.

Mini Coupe & Roadster concepts

Unfortunately, on illustrations for patent department there are no interiors, therefore it is difficult to judge how in a coupe and a roadster back seats will look and whether there will be they in general.

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Peugeot begins the European sales of sport coupe RCZ

Company Peugeot begins the European sales of the beautiful model most, probably, for last decade. In honour of this event the French motor-car manufacturer has prepared a new selection of photos on which sport coupe RCZ appears in all magnificence.

New sport coupe Peugeot RCZ

The serial version of this car has been presented for the first time last year on a motor show in Frankfurt then it was found out, that RCZ became one of those rare models, whose shape practically has not undergone appreciable changes at transition from the concept car status to the finished product. Already for one it Peugeot it is worthy praises.

The compact coupe with the formula of placing of passengers «2+2» all kind throws down a challenge less refined Volkswagen Scirocco and Audi TT, possessing thus quite competitive dynamics.

Peugeot RCZ 2010

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Citroen has constructed a coupe for gentlemen

Company Citroen has presented the conceptual sport compartment developed by the designer of hatchback DS3 by Mark Lloyd under the project of the editor of the British version of magazine GQ Dylan Jones which has tried to create own car of the future "for gentlemen".

Concept car by GQ

The prototype is equipped by the hybrid power-plant combining the 1,6-l petrol engine with direct injection of fuel, the electromotor and feeding accumulators. Representatives of the French manufacturer assert, that from 0 to 96 km/h such car can be dispersed for 4,5 sec, and the maximum speed is limited on a mark of 250 km/h. Level of emissions CO2 of a novelty makes only 80 grammes/km.

Conceptual interior for Citroen

Creation of this concept car is only advertising project and serial release is not planned.

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2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster 

Renault announced its plans to unveil the brand-new Wind coupe-roadster at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show 2010 on 2 March. The 2011 Renault Wind is designed for two persons. Despite the fact that Renault pitches the car as a coupe-roadster, unlike other CC models with retractable hardtops, the Wind uses an exclusively innovative electric roof that rotates 180 degrees into the trunk, which is capable to open in just 12 seconds.

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster 

Renault Wind brings a completely different take on a car for drivers who enjoy wind-in-the-hair motoring. Renault Wind is aimed at motorists who lust after a car that is not only distinctive and compact, but also convertible yet practical enough for everyday use.

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster 

Advantages of this car is the only car of its class to provide just as much luggage space (270dm3 VDA) whatever the position of the roof.  The Renault Wind has a 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. The strictly two-seater model shares its platform and mechanical hardware with the Twingo, though at 3.830mm long, it's 230mm longer than the hatchback.

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster 

The French automaker is keeping a tight lid on other details for now, but it is expected that the Wind will be offered with two of the Twingo's petrol engines, a 1.2-liter turbo with 100HP and a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter unit with 133HP.

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster 

Although Renault Wind’s compact dimensions make it a nimble machine in and about town, it is the only car of its class to provide just as much luggage space (270dm3 VDA) whatever the position of the roof. True to Renault's brand signature "Drive the Change", Wind makes passion affordable for everyone.

 

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster

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2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster 

Renault announced its plans to unveil the brand-new Wind coupe-roadster at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show 2010 on 2 March. The 2011 Renault Wind is designed for two persons. Despite the fact that Renault pitches the car as a coupe-roadster, unlike other CC models with retractable hardtops, the Wind uses an exclusively innovative electric roof that rotates 180 degrees into the trunk, which is capable to open in just 12 seconds.

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster 

Renault Wind brings a completely different take on a car for drivers who enjoy wind-in-the-hair motoring. Renault Wind is aimed at motorists who lust after a car that is not only distinctive and compact, but also convertible yet practical enough for everyday use.

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster 

Advantages of this car is the only car of its class to provide just as much luggage space (270dm3 VDA) whatever the position of the roof.  The Renault Wind has a 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. The strictly two-seater model shares its platform and mechanical hardware with the Twingo, though at 3.830mm long, it's 230mm longer than the hatchback.

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster 

The French automaker is keeping a tight lid on other details for now, but it is expected that the Wind will be offered with two of the Twingo's petrol engines, a 1.2-liter turbo with 100HP and a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter unit with 133HP.

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster 

Although Renault Wind’s compact dimensions make it a nimble machine in and about town, it is the only car of its class to provide just as much luggage space (270dm3 VDA) whatever the position of the roof. True to Renault's brand signature "Drive the Change", Wind makes passion affordable for everyone.

 

2011 Renault Wind Sport coupe-roadster

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2010 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro V10 engine

2010 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro V10 engine

While everybody and their brother likes the R8, there is a small, but vocal minority that's always thought coupe looked a little funny. Well, that group of naysayers can now put a sock in it, as the R8 Spyder is simply gorgeous. Gone are the carbon fiber side blades, in are sensible but somehow better looking slab sides. Regardless, it's simply hot. Exceptional performance and breathtaking dynamism coupled with the intense sensations of open-top driving: Audi presents the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro. Its lightweight cloth top opens and closes fully automatically; several body parts are made of a carbon fiber composite material.

2010 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro V10 engine

The V10 engine produces 386 kW (525 hp) and launches the open-top two-seater to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds; 0 – 200 km/h (124.27 mph) in 12.7 seconds; on its way to a top speed of 313 km/h (194.49 mph) with the six-speed manual transmission. The 5.2-liter engine features FSI direct fuel injection. Equipped with a manual transmission, the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro consumes an average of 14.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (15.79 US mpg) – a good figure given its power. With R tronic, this figure improves to 13.9 liters (16.92 US mpg). Featuring technologies such as the Audi Space Frame (ASF), quattro permanent all-wheel drive, full-LED headlights and with an innovative seatbelt microphone available as an option, the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro is the new top-of-the-range Audi.

2010 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro V10 engine

Unlike the Coupé, the Spyder does not have sideblades behind the doors. The side panels and the large cover over the storage compartment for the cloth top are made of a carbon fiber composite. Two arched cowls, which extend to the spoiler lip and include large, integrated air vents, give the rear of the open-top two-seater a powerful profile.

2010 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro V10 engine

The electrohydraulic soft top opens and closes in 19 seconds, even while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h (31.07 mph). When opened, it folds like a Z into its storage compartment over the V10 engine. The compartment cover opens and closes automatically. The heated glass window, which is separate from the cloth top, is lowered into the bulkhead. It can be independently raised and lowered at the press of a switch, with the top up or down. Audi offers the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro with a choice of three colors for the top. The body is available in eleven paint finishes, with metallic and pearl effect finishes standard. The windshield frame is coated with anodized aluminum. The leather for the seats are colored with pigments that reflect the infrared component of sunlight, which keeps the seats up to 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) cooler.

2010 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro V10 engine

A worldwide first is the optional seatbelt microphone for the hands-free unit, which makes it possible to talk on the phone even with the top down on the highway. Three small, flat microphones are integrated into both seatbelts. At least one of them is ideally positioned relative to the speaker when the belt is on. There is a fourth microphone in the windshield frame. 

2010 Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro V10 engine

The quattro permanent all-wheel drive features a central viscous coupling and distributes power to all four wheels with a heavy rear bias. It works together with the locking differential on the rear axle to provide significantly greater traction, stability, cornering speed and precision. It is the superior technology – in particular for a high-performance sports car.

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