Tuning firm Abt has shown the own version of roadster Audi R8 Spyder on the international motor show which has opened today in Geneva. Founders of the complete set of completion have given the basic attention to expressiveness of external shape opened a supercar.

Audi R8 Spyder by Abt

So, new Abt R8 has received the modernised skirts on the forward and back bumper, a new lattice of a radiator, modified thresholds and two-coloured wheels in diameter of 19 or 20 inches on a choice.

As to the engine power of the 5,2-l V-shaped eight-cylinder unit has been increased by 75HP, having reached value in 600HP. Thanks to it, R8 Spyder about 100 km/h for 3,8 sec are accelerated and develops the maximum speed of 320 km/h.

Besides stylistic changes and the advanced engine, engineers Abt have improved controllability of the car, having completed springs new springs.

As a result experts managed to achieve essential reduction of a road gleam and decrease in the centre of gravity. Cost of tuning version Audi R8 Spyder is not disclosed yet.

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On a motor show in Geneva the debut of concept car Hyundai has taken place, promising to give representation how the new generation European Sonata will look. And though in the company do not specify in this model directly, there notice, that i-Flow — competitor Ford Mondeo, Citroen C5 and Volkswagen Passat.

Hyundai i-Flow <-> Hyundai Sonata

It is necessary to notice also, that at length of 4780 mm, to width of 1850 mm, to height of 1420 mm and wheel base of 2800 mm i-Flow it is practically identical on dimensions of last Sonata so, to sell both cars simultaneously to Koreans it is not meaningful.

So smooth, flowing lines can be found out and in interior registration. Short strokes are not present — long wavy bends last through all salon, from a control panel to doors and further to a luggage compartment. Furnish materials — the most hi-tech, allowing essentially to lower weight.

Concept car Hyundai i-Flow

Under a cowl the first is concealed hybrid a diesel engine-electric installation Hyundai consisting of the new 1,7-litre motor and system of a two-phasic turbo-supercharging, receiving a food from lithium-polymeric of storage batteries.
Occurrence of serial model is expected in 2011.

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The Australian supercar Skelta which is considered as one of ugliest in the points of view of design, starts to master the new markets: the model becomes accessible to the European buyers who as developers assume, should be inspired on advantage with supercar dynamic characteristics.

The Australian racing car

The car which is taking part in the Australian racing competitions, is offered on a choice with two engines. The base version is equipped by the 4-cylinder 2-l engine from Honda power of 340HP the Top-version — 460-strong motor V8 in volume of 3 litres.

Both engines work together with the 6-step transmission developed in company Honda. Weight Skelta makes only 720 kg, thanks to carbon application from which the car body is completely executed. Besides, at car assemblage aluminium was widely used.

The design of model is criticised for a long time in Australia, but in company Skelta by supercar working out first of all cared of aerodynamics, instead of about the external. As it is informed in the press release, the huge back rear wing and forward air inlets at speed of 145 km/h provide clamping force in 200 kg. The information on the maximum speed which, according to some information exceeds 250 km/h.

Skelta: Targa & Spyder

In sale Skelta will arrive in two updatings: "Targa" and "Spyder". The official debut of model in the Great Britain will take place in January on the international autoshow in Birmingham.

On a motor show in Frankfurt company Citroen has shown to general public the updated version of crossover С-Crosser which has received new furnish of salon and the robotised transmission with two couplings.

New transmission DSC for crossover С-Crosser

New transmission DSC is offered alternatively to the usual mechanical transmission, completed on cars with diesel engines HDi in volume of 2,2-l power of 160HP.
According to a motor-car manufacturer, the expense of fuel Citroen C-Crosser with robot DSC in the combined operating mode the line/city makes 7,3 litres on 100 km, and level of emissions CO2 does not exceed 192/km.

Changes in car salon have concerned furnish of the instrument panel and graphic display of the information to combinations of devices. Besides, С-Crosser has received new headrests of the third row of seats and the improved furnish of the block of climatic installation.

The equipment of the updated crossover has replenished with a management regulator automatic screen wipers.

Colour scale Citroen C-Crosser

In colour scale Citroen C-Crosser there were two new colours: brown Mangaro and dark blue Profond which has come in the stead of paint Muzzano blue. Besides, during updating for top versions with audiosystem Rockford Fosgate power of a subwoofer has been increased.

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