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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The major development parameters for the vehicle body were lightweight design and rigidity. A generously dimensioned aluminium spaceframe in connection with a body made of carbonfibre reinforced compound materials thus ensures a top power-to-weight ratio. For reasons of efficient space utilisation, ideal weight distribution and the best possible traction, the high-grade drive components of the Volkswagen Group are installed as rear engine traverse to the direction of travel.
The 3.6-litre V6 is the ideal drive for a vehicle of this class. Along with the highly praised and well-tried direct-shift gearbox, the engine is mounted in a compact module made of highstrength steel tubes. The backs of the comfortable sports seats fold back to make loading easier. Especially effective crash modules as well as a steel side-collision protection as essential features of the passive safety system protect the passengers with front and side airbags in the case of accident. To ensure a maximum of active safety, the Artega GT design integrates state-of-the-art driver assistance systems, such as ASP (Artega Stability Program) such as the electronic stability program ASP (Artega), ABS and the traction control TC. Just as in other super sports cars, four different drive programs can be selected at the Headunit: Normal (ASP with early intervention, TC on), Sport (ASP with later intervention, TC on), Race (ASP off, TC on) and Off (ASP off, TC off).
In designing the body and interior of the car, great care was taken to consider the needs and comfort of the occupants. The generous amount of space compared to the extremely compact overall dimensions, numerous convenient interior places to put things and two separate luggage compartments (one behind the seats and the other under the front hood) are exceptional for a car this size. Such storage conditions were made possible by the engine's transverse installation in the rear.
Operation: paragon makes driving easier, more pleasant, and safer
The competence of the electronic specialists at paragon AG has provided comprehensive innovative systems for operation and driver information. One of the primary concerns of the Artega idea is to prove their benefit in the Artega GT.With innovative sensor buttons and the unique dual-pointer dashboard for road speed and engine speed, paragon offers a novel ambience as a significant, distinctive attribute of the Artega GT.These features are emphasized by a plaque with the inscription "Cockpit systems from paragon" in the interior of the vehicle.
Monday, October 12, 2009
The Artega GT Coupe which was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show is a small sports coupe designed by Henrik Fisker, the same designer responsible for Aston Martin's current lineup and also The Fisker Latigo CS and Fisker Tramonto based on the BMW 645i and Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 respectivley.It will be produced in a limited series of 500 units per year starting from November 2007 and will be sold worldwide from the middle of 2008 for an approximate price of €75,000.
Power for the Artega GT Coupe comes from a 300 horsepower, mid-mounted, VW derived 3.6 litre V6 driving power to the rear wheels. This should give the Artega GT a 0-60 mph time of around 5 seconds and a 169 mph top speed.Enables a top speed of 270 km/h.
According to the first information revealed by Motor Authority and Auto, Motor und Sport, the Artega GT was developed by a team lead by former Rolls Royce boss Klaus Dieter Frers.
Artega GT - Design sketchThe vehicle dimensions are 3,950 x 1,880 x 1,180 mm - about the same of a B-segment car like the VW Polo but with an extremely low profile.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
50 white cars - examples the most popular colour choice for cars
0 comments Posted by Unknown at 12:30 PMThe TechArt Porsche Cayenne Magnum. Ugly or full of character? I have to be honest I’m not normally a fan of the Cayenne but I love what TechArt have done with the beast. Just look at those white wheels!
The 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Utterly gorgeous.
The Landrover LRX Concept.
Nissan GT-R. This piece of Japanese metal really suits white doesn’t it?
2008 BMW M3 Convertible. I’m reliably informed that BMW are releasing this car to the press etc. in white later this year.
2008 Mercedes Benz CLC Class.
Audi TTS Coupe.
Audi TTS Roadster.
BMW 7 Series.
BMW M5.
Porsche GT3 Cup S racing car.
Toyota 4Runner. Bit of an acquired taste maybe.
Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition. Those were the days when I used to own one of these babies.
But now I’ve converted back to right hand drive and possibly the best car in the world. The Range Rover Supercharged. My car, awesomely awesome.
The Artega GT.
The Bentley Brooklands.
Bentley Continental GTC. How lush?
Hummer H3.
Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition.
Toyota FT-HS Concept.
The RENNTech AMG CL65. 695HP? Yes please!
Rahal Letterman (David) Racing BMW M3.
Mayback 57-S.
Chevrolet Camaro.
BMW 1-Series tii Concept.
Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Edo Shark Porsche 911 Turbo.
Audi A5. Why do Audi cars in particular look so well in white?
Heavily customised Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Otherwise known as the Popemobile!
This is the gorgeous Audi R8. Simply stunning in white.
This is the new Audi A4. After the R8 it’s understated, but also looks well in white.
This is the Audi TT Roadster with modifications by Abt Sportsline.
This is the Audi Q7 V12 TDI concept. Are you bored of black 4×4’s? I know I am so its refreshing to see one in white.
Last of the Audi’s is the small but perfectly formed S3.
It’s very hard to find an Aston Martin of any kind, never mind a V8 Vantage in white. Had to look to Dubai (where else) for this one.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.
Bentley Continental GT.
BMW M3 in Alpine White. Gorgeous.
OK so not quite white but doesn’t this Ferrari F430 Spider look good in ivory?
The Ford Kuga is due to be launched in the UK later this year. Not bad for a Ford is it? Bit better looking than the bland new Mondeo anyway.
The Mercedes ML Edition 10, due out early 2008.
I struggled to get a picture of the new Mercedes C Class in Sport trim in white but hopefully you can see from the image below how good it looks.
Even the humble Volkswagen Polo GTI suits a white coat of paint.
And the Polo’s big brother, the Golf GTI.
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. I saw one of these in Vegas earlier this year (in a shopping mall) and it just looked fantastic in white.
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Versace Edition. Wow!
BMW 1 series. I didn’t like these at first but they’ve really grown on me now.
Fiat Grande Punto Abarth.
Honda Civic Type R. The pic below is the official concept, bizarrely you can’t buy it in white in UK showrooms.
Porsche 911 Turbo by Techart
What I’m listening to right now: Rockcity - “See You Around”
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