The four-cylinder engine in the S3 Sportback has been overhauled. The only thing in common with its predecessor is a displacement of 1,984 cc. Its rated output of 221 kW is available at 5,500 rpm, maximum torque of 380 Nm is constantly available from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm. The high performance four cylinder engine responds [...]
The on-line unveiling of the Ferrari F12berlinetta ushers in a new generation of Ferrari 12-cylinders in the form of a car that delivers unprecedented performance from an exceptional new engine, combined with innovative design that redefines classic themes along with extreme aerodynamics. This is, in fact, the most powerful and high-performance Ferrari road car ever [...]
Last month, at Dubai, we have the opportunity to look at the all new 2012 BMW M5 Sports sedan which is the smoothest, most powerful, most elegant, and most refined M5 distillation to date. Stylewise, there are a few subtle changes inside and out, but nothing major. Powered by a high-revving 4.4-liter V8 engine with [...]
Most people know that cars come with two basic transmission types, manuals, which require that the driver change gears by depressing a clutch pedal and using a stick shift, and automatics, which do all of the shifting work for drivers using clutches, a torque converter and sets of planetary gears. But there’s also something in [...]