Citroen DS3 Racing Revealed Mini John Cooper Works Rival HD Song: Jay-Z - Politics As Usual Instrumental Enjoy & Comment! This is the Citroen DS3 Racing, a hot version of the forthcoming Mini John Cooper Works rival. The car, now officially confirmed by Citroen and set to be unveiled at the Geneva motor show next month, is lower and has higher-performance brakes than the standard car after an extensive makeover from Citroen’s Racing department. It will go on sale later this year limited to just 1000 units. It is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, which produces 197bhp and 203lb ft. Citroen Racing has achieved these gains by tuning the turbocharger, remapping the ECU and adding a new sports exhaust system. Citroen Racing has also fitted stiffer suspension springs, new front and rear shock absorbers, widened the rear tracks by 30mm and lowered the car by 15mm. Special brakes have also been fitted, while the ESP and steering have also both been tuned to improve the car’s handling. Styling upgrades include a new lower body trim and wing extensions, 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome trim on the door handles and exhaust tip, and special chequered graphics on the roof. Inside, it gets carbon trim on the dashboard, centre console and steering wheel, while the vibrant orange theme from the outside features on the dash and gearknob. Citroen is known to want to leverage its success in the World Rally Championship more effectively, and with its future World rally Car set to be based on the DS3, a hot model is logical. Citroen Racing is currently responsible for providing the cars for Citroen’s WRC effort.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled Nissan LEAF, the worlds first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements.
This is the last video of our old track. We have a new semi permanent track. More people can gather around the circuit without getting in the way and it’s much easier to marshall and a better view for the spectators too. Our club is slowly growing and moving forwards. We race up to 6 cars at a time. We use pitstop fuel strategy with the amount of fuel in your car having an effect on the speed of your car and economy driving means you make fewer pitstops in the race The positions, laptimes …
MORE ABOUT THE 370Z AND LAAS: www.edmunds.com Yes, there is still a sports car in the Nissan lineup that does not have all-wheel drive, launch control or a turbocharged engine. It’s now called the Nissan 370Z and unlike the big bruiser of a sports car that is the GT-R, this new Z is actually smaller than its predecessor. It’s an attempt to get the iconic sports car back to its roots, and from the looks of it, Nissan has done a solid job. Fully redesigned from top to bottom, the 2009 Nissan …
A tribute to, in my opinion one of the greatest automobiles ever produced - the British Mini. With a production run of over 5 million between 1959 and 2000, it has become an icon - and was featured prominently in many films. In this tribute, I highlight two - “The Italian Job” and “Goodbye Pork Pie”, two films featuring cheeky, loveable crooks using the Mini as a plucky and nimble escape vehicle. Enjoy! (I do of course not own any rights to The Italian Job or Goodbye Pork Pie - these rest …
At our slot car racing club (Fulham Digital Scalextric Club) we don’t race Volvos, we race Mini Coopers mostly. But this is a cool ad which hopefully will encourage our members to stay on the track. At the FDSC London Scalextric Club we have entered a new age for Scalextric with Multi-Car Racing and Lane Changing Get ready for an altogether new Scalextric experience and some great action-packed racing with the new added fuel strategy. Using the latest advanced digital technology, up to six …
New Crash Tests of Small Cars 2009 They Earn Good Ratings in Frontal Tests, But Many Models Need Better Side and Rear Crash Protection Most new small cars now earn good ratings in frontal crash tests, but not when it comes to side and rear crashes. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently completed front, side, and rear tests of seven 2009 model small cars: Chevrolet HHR, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Saturn Astra, Suzuki SX4, and Toyota Matrix and its twin …