2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Limited Edition Carbon

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review carbon limited edition

When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it is mainly connected to the Corvette race cars ever. 2009 ZR1 Corvette Racing has closed the gap and the output even more. This year, the Corvette continues the tradition of the track and the road to the transfer of technology with the Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition 2011 Limited.

"Designed for greater integration of technology developed through racing, the Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition pays homage to the 50 anniversary of the first race of the Corvette in the 24 Hours of Le Mans," said Jim Campbell, general manager Chevrolet. "With a limited production of 500 units, this car is a must for the true collector and enthusiast driving the Corvette."
 
Corvette Z06 carbon limited edition is another example of the Corvette line-up measure. Five years ago, customers had the option of a coupe or convertible Corvette. With the addition of the Z06, Grand Sport Coupe and convertible and the ZR1, Corvette enthusiasts now have more choices than ever.

"For track use, carbon Corvette Z06 the most balanced yet. It combines easily and naturally aspirated Z06 engine with traction and braking of the ZR1, "said Tadger Juechter, Corvette chief engineer." For technical tracks Laguna Seca, Z06 Carbon could shave up to three seconds of the clock Z06. "

This limited edition Z06 will feature Brembo carbon-ceramic brake calipers specific dark gray metallic. These powerful brakes were first introduced on the ZR1. Black 20-spoke 19-inch at the rear of the car round front/20-inch Michelin PS2 tires. Other mechanical features include Magnetic Selective Ride Control for the first time in the Z06 and better cooling. The car is also equipped with a special carbon hood model.

Carbon Corvette Z06 will be available in two colors: bright orange and blue supersonic again. Headlights and wing mirrors, black ZR1 style body color, body-color door handles, carbon fiber hood high, and the black carbon fiber splitter and rockers to improve the dynamic design of the Z06 and reduce the weight lifting and aerodynamics. For track events, customers can install the career numbers of European design that comes with each vehicle.

The Z06 is Carbon ebony leather interior and suede seat is complemented by a blue or orange stitching to match the exterior color. Other features include a unique steering wheel emblem, the sill plate and neck with logo. The suede used on the steering wheel, shifter, seat rings, the door armrests and add to the luxury of this limited edition Z06.

The optional Z07 Performance Package, which includes a mechanical Z06 updates of carbon can be added on a regular basis in 2011 Z06. This package also includes a contest, Grey, 20-spoke wheels and all the chassis and cooling upgrades.

CFZ Z06 package includes a carbon fiber carbon fiber black rockers, splitter and roof panel, the entire width of the spoiler body color. It can also be purchased with or without the Z07 package of regular Z06 models.

Carbon Limited Edition 2011 Corvette Z06 Z07 and Z06 and the new option packages are available in late summer CFZ.

Price $ 49.525

2011 Chevrolet Colorado Rally

2011 Chevrolet Colorado Rally review

"The two trucks to provide an overview of the next generation of Chevrolet global mid-size pickup, which is of enormous importance for consumers in many countries around the world. For example, Brazil has made customers average Chevrolet truck vehicle segment leader for 16 years in a row, "said Brad Merkel, Global Executive GM vehicle line.

Heritage Chevrolet trucks unmatched durable and reliable illustrated in robust and solid appearance of the Rally Colorado. The show combines design elements of the company trucks with the legendary Chevrolet and off the capabilities of the road.
 

"Chevrolet Colorado Rally DNA exhibits an off-road version. To develop this vehicle that did extensive research on the motorsports off-road. Every detail has been studied in depth for maximum authenticity, designed the kind of rally raid into account, also known as rally, "said Carlos Barba, the GM Design Center in South America director.

Rally Colorado Crew Cab is a version with a three-dimensional grid with chrome accents. Equipped wildly, color-keyed Colorado Rally is a white particle pearl triple gold and other external components textured charcoal. Skid plates and side moldings and the ball of liquid metal locking wheels machined from a single piece of aluminum. Wheels machined from a single piece of aluminum, finished in two different surfaces (machining and polishing), 18 "inches in diameter, and Mud Terrain T / A 305/60R18 tires to" attack "the obstacles Street out.

4 wheel drive, driven by an efficient 2.8-liter turbo-diesel, which generates high torque, Rally Colorado is perfect for the needs of off-road routes / tracks, as well as technical aspects. The combination of high performance FOX Racing Shox cushioning system with distance from the suspension system and 140 mm height adjustable up to 50 mm, the Chevrolet concept has two impacts of embedded systems by Smittybilt winch and four metric tons 5.5HP traction with 23 000 mm aircraft cable. Outside bumper route designed with optimized high-side angle of the steps and moldings stylized wild confirms the objective.

For sleepovers, Colorado Rally has a front lighting, high-performance projector with integrated side mirrors. LED lights, tail lights, fog lights, search lights, and ceiling mounted lights of high quality. Side blinkers integrated into side mirrors shell.
 

Exterior details.
To create a real rally car, the GM Design Studio in South America added to the idea of ​​Colorado offers a variety of off-road rally as acrylic windows for security against side-impact air tickets for better circulation air, ground two aluminum hooks to each integrated bumpers, wings wide wheel-bearing fiberglass parts inside the bed and tool boxes built. Rear door open to improve air flow and optimize the mirror and reduce weight, and many more details:

• canopy bed built

• Fast operation exposed aluminum fuel cap

• Body integrated rear bumper

• Full support

• fiberglass hood with differentiated details

• Ergonomics, safety and interior functionality theme Thurs

The designers focused on ergonomics, safety and functionality to create a Colorado rally inside, such as high-performance steering wheel, designed for aggressive treatment, more severe (than the production model) is the curvature of the upper and bows. The upper arc is embedded with the LED-bar tachometer designed for quick viewing. Side handles are two buttons, each half the driver, who is, high beam switch, the menu changes the display to display information about the cluster, "Air Boost" control and cruise control parts of the urban race.

The balance of interior colors, and plastic components, leather-covered instrument panel top, which is divided into "very dark gray ash." The center console has a certain glint in metallic satin. All orders are made with soft-touch materials and make it more convenient and sports safety equipment and steering wheel cover is black neoprene with orange stitching and a deep tissue "Rashel" effect with orange black in color. mat metal in the "dark ash gray" with rubber inserts orange headband and details of other metal painted silver and orange accents reflecting on the strengths of the door from the inside details . The metal plate is placed a few millimeters above the ground, punched with details integrated rubber designed to help residents clean shoes and allows a better grip.

Security and functionality, Colorado Rally is a roll-bar railing custom profile, developed to provide a system to connect additional devices such as cameras and extra lighting. 5-point safety belt is connected directly to the roll bar.
 

Integrated fire extinguisher in the vehicle turned over IP, to release the foam to suppress the fire in the courtyard and the engine compartment, and in addition to two traditional fire-fighting water tanks located between the seats behind the center console. Main switch with integrated center console, which has two key functions from the engine, the switches in all systems of the vehicle in an emergency. For off-road, before chasing and overtaking other competitors during the race, there's "Air Boost" highly compressed air system developed rapidly after entering the cabin to clean the dust cloud.

In order to meet the high temperatures inside the premises during the race, Rally Colorado is a hydration pack, which consists of dedicated containers for food and hydration on the back of each seat, the passenger's food solution is delivered through a system of small pipes.

Other features include a first aid kit stored in the center console, and three dedicated to the locked toolbox behind the seats, one for each passenger, which includes the tools most frequently used, and the third box in the middle devoted to specialized tools for tougher jobs.

In order to keep the runners on the track is the right vehicle concept Nat, satellite navigation invested directly in front of the navigator. Maps, character sheets, and the way of books kept in the glove compartment and also be through the bungee cords from the door of the glove compartment. Storage media contacts inside and outside, center console indicators of temperature and pressure as well as commands to the suspension system, tire pressure monitoring, fire extinguisher activation, and two separate commands for the fuel pumps, and how the display is also part of a high-featured devices.

Price $ 23.945

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Review

"The launch of the new Camaro convertible open design and performance of a new set of potential customers," said Chris Perry, vice president of marketing for Chevrolet. "The 21st century revival of the Camaro is extremely popular so it is now natural to extend and raise the range of products in new directions. "
 

The convertible will be offered in configurations of model similar to the Camaro coupe. The standard model has a 312 horsepower direct injection V-6 engine provides 29 mpg highway. The SS model will include the 6.2L V-8 engine producing 426 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission is standard with an optional six-speed automatic transmission.

Camaro took the leadership of U.S. sales of the coupe segment with the original model, which was launched in the spring of 2009, compared to the 2010 model. The right to purchase one of the first convertible from the recently sold at Barrett-Jackson auction $ 205,000, all proceeds to charity. Neiman Marcus Edition 2011 Camaro convertible, a group of 100 full-time automotive components to order, and priced at $ 75,000 each, were sold in just three minutes.

The Camaro convertible bonds outstanding elegance and uncompromising, coupe-like driving dynamics. Provided by the structure of the body to prevent the fire or shake the steering wheel, strong, feeling safe in any driving condition. Superior is a smooth, round neckline, with a foam headliner noise, which helps provide a silent march to the beginning.

Camaro convertible is offered in 1LT/2LT (V-6) and 1SS/2SS (V-8) plate package and a MSRP of $ 30,000 (including $ 850 destination). Nine exterior colors are available for production, with peaks offered in black or beige. Rear Parking Assist is standard on all models convertibles.
 

Solid structure.

Camaro architecture is designed to accommodate a convertible model, which means that customers enjoy the pleasure of cruising up and down with a hatchback, like driving dynamics. Four strategic reinforcements increased already stiff body structure to prevent common ailments convertible tighten the wheel cover and steering. They include:

• tower to tower of support under the hood

• A reinforcement of support transmission

• underbody tunnels suspenders

• base front and rear "V" belts.

"Our goal was to make the development of a bond convertible coupe match as closely as possible, ride quality, handling and overall performance," said Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer of the Camaro.

A telling example of the strength of the Camaro convertible is reflected in its ride control - in particular, the absence of changes between the convertible and coupe.

"To offset the reduction of the structure of an open car, engineers often make the suspension more flexible, which makes the concert of a boulevard cruiser," said Oppenheiser. "Instead, he took the hard way, but it is better to strengthen the softening of the suspension. We have not changed the rate leg, sleeve or in the spring of Camaro Coupe."

The result is a change that preserves almost all the acceleration and driving performance as well as the Camaro coupe.

Further studies on the safety of structural reinforcements are designed to improve noise and vibration-resistant, while promoting the removal of the chimney / steering wheel shake. They include hydrofromed tube-pillars, windshield header inside the plate, set the front pillar hinge reinforcements in the rocker.

Structural changes in the Camaro convertible body gives excellent torsional rigidity and bending than its nearest competitor, and better torsional rigidity than the BMW 3 Series Convertible.
 

Exceptional refinement level.

Initially, designers and engineers have sought to dispel the appearance of common support ribs convertible top, and succeeded, using the knuckles composites rather than aluminum, and extend the material below the top line belt and to revise the upper seam lines. The result is a peak with a smooth, taut and carefully adapted to also retain the roofline of the coupe style.

The power folding top retracts in 20 seconds. It is built in collaboration with the manufacturer of the Corvette convertible, and it works similarly. This means that folds into a single "Z" pattern, and latches with a single convenient handle in the center of the head on the windshield. Other models in this product segment, including convertible top with two latches, require the driver in two steps by hand to reach through the car.

Once the lock is turned to the open position, the press of a button reduces the active window and more. The car does not have to be parked until it is activated, so without thinking, while reducing stopped at a red light.

The upper is made of thick, durable canvas and includes documents horn that provides a quiet, coupé-like rolling when the roof is in place. It also contains a glass rear window defroster and rear window.

A bending of a piece of the roof is standard on 2LT and 2SS models and optional on 1LT/1SS. Cover the top down for a finished look. A windshield of accessories is available at Chevrolet dealerships. Is installed behind the front seats to reduce wind shake when driving with the top down.

Additional details.

Myriad of small details distinguish Camaro convertible models, such as:

• OnStar / XM / AM-FM radio antenna moves to cover the bridge LT models without the RS package

• The radio antenna is built into the rear spoiler on LT and SS models equipped with RS-

• The lock cylinder of the trunk moved to the rear seating area for a cleaner look outside

• The subwoofer is located in the frame between the rear seats.

Due to the combined OnStar / XM / AM-FM radio antenna is mounted on the coupe roof, which had to be moved in the convertible. On models equipped with RS-LT and SS models, including a rear spoiler, a small "shark fin" OnStar / XM antenna is mounted on the trunk lid, while the antenna AM / FM radio is hidden in inside the rear wing. This patented design creates a smoother appearance. LT models without rear spoiler (without the RS package), the combined antenna is located in the center of the jumper.

The relocation of the trunk lock also cleans the appearance of the Camaro convertible, moving the panel between the taillights in a quiet area between the seatback and the side panel inside the driver. The changing of the guard full access to the trunk lock, remote keyless entry with BOA also provides easy access to the trunk.

Finally, the subwoofer - is a unit of eight inches with the base audio system or a 10-inch subwoofer with the Boston Acoustics system available - moved into the trunk of an area between the rear seat cushions.

Performance.

LT Camaro convertible are offered with a 3.6 direct injection (DI) V-6, which offers more power through increased efficiency, while maintaining fuel economy and low emissions - including a drop of 25 percent of hydrocarbon emissions at cold start. It is rated at 312 hp (232 kW) and 278 lb.-ft. of torque (370 Nm). Woodpecker direct fuel injection V-6 is 29 miles per gallon on the highway.

Two 6.2L V-8 engine offered in the Camaro SS models, including the L99 automatic equipped vehicles and models equipped with LS3 manual. Both engines are derived from the LS3, which began in the 2008 Corvette with an aluminum block (with cast iron cylinder liners) and aluminum heads. Horses for L99, 400 (298 kW) and torque is 410 lb.-ft. (556 Nm). The LS3 develops 426 hp (318 kW) and 420 lb.-ft. (569 Nm).

L99 has fuel saving Active Fuel Management system, which saves fuel by closing half the engine's cylinders during certain driving conditions, light loads, such as highway cruising.

All Camaro models can be equipped with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. AY6 Aisin six-speed manual is standard on 3.6L engine and Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission is optional. TR 6060 Tremec six-speed manual is standard on the SS and the Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic is optional.

Price $ 29.275

2010 Range Rover

These are the first official photographs of the redesigned Range Rover that will be making its premiere along with its facelifted Range Rover Sport sibling and the Discovery / LR3 at the New York International Auto Show. Land Rover's premium SUV has received mild styling tweaks in and out along with a series of mechanical upgrades that include the addition of a new 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine.
The design enhancements to the 2010 Range Rover include subtle exterior revisions with changes to the headlights, grille and bumper as well as the new 'three-stripe' LED indicators and redesigned three-section fender vents.
The SUV's interior benefits from new leather trim for the headlining, pillar and door casings while the facia buttons now feature a satin chrome-plated finish. Moreover, the 2010 model features a new dual view touch screen infotainment system plus what Land Rover claims to be the world's largest configurable 12-in. Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen which is found in the instrument cluster.
The most important news under the hood concerns the replacement of the 4.2-liter Supercharged V8 with a new 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine which is the same one used in the Jaguar XFR. It develops an output of 510HP and a peak torque of 625Nm.
Land Rover supports that despite the significant hike in both power (29 percent) and torque (+12 percent), the new supercharged V8 improves fuel consumption by 7.3 percent to 19mpg UK (14.8 lt/100km or 15.6mpg US) on the EU cycle and CO2 emissions by 7.4 percent to 348g/km, compared with its 4.2-litre Supercharged predecessor.
Other improvements for the 2010 Range Rover include the more powerful braking system, the updated Terrain Response and Stability Control systems and the new surround camera system which helps make parking easier.

2011 Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback RS

2011 Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback RS

Aveo RS, finished in electric blue Boracay, ie global design elements, such as the Chevrolet dual grill element taillights, round fender flares, but the designers of the attitude in the car exhibition openings for low and a mouth carved in brushed aluminum and polished combination. Outboard Fog integrated into an input brake cooling exaggerated flowing front fender, creating an aggressive-looking face.
 

Exposed headlights, brushed aluminum surround structural designers are inspired by the affection 'for motorcycles. Elegant side profile is characterized by a continuous side of the body lines, high beltline and low roofline. Left and with the indicators flashing amber have the same shape of the car and seems to disappear from the profile. At first glance, the car looks like three-door hatch because the rear door handles discreetly located in the "C" pillars.

"The car Aveo RS demonstrates how progressive design can inject personality into a small car," said Michael Simcoe, executive director, North America exterior design. "We want customers to see and have an emotional reaction to it."

Not performance-minded car earns credibility cul-large wheels and tires. RS Aveo View car wheels are 19-inch five-spoke design with a gun metal metallic Chevrolet logo on it. Boracay wheel openings reveal large brake calipers blue.

The rear of the Sports Car Show will continue the theme with an integrated spoiler, power roof, installed in a central exhaust tailpipes and chrome. Exposed at the back of a motorcycle-inspired taillamps feature aluminum housings and colorful bow tie logo discreetly.
 

Roomy interior and elegant.

With a black interior matte shine out for details in black, metallic blue Aveo RS reflects the same attention to detail as the exterior. The Boracay Blue theme continues inside, with stitching accents throughout the cabin table twice, before inserting the back door and the steering wheel rim, gear boot, parking brake, leather seats and even strengthen the mats. The center console has built-shifter, climate controls and audio system, including a USB port. Ice-blue backlight on the display and audio indicator that shows the zoom buttons sewing blue.

The inspiration of Motorcycling also leads to the inside, with a round, analog tachometer set in an LCD display is also asymmetric cut in the metal cutouts machined round and round, aluminum-trimmed side slits.

The interior is as functional as it is elegant, with storage compartment in center console and doors. The rear seats fold flat for transporting large objects.
 

Effective interpreter.

Aveo car RS is powered by the same highly efficient 138 hp (103 kW) 1.4L supercharged Ecotec I-4, which will be available in the coming Chevrolet Cruze.

A six-speed manual transmission is designed to ensure the car offers a sporty driving experience.

For designers created a show car hood special graphite silver with a brushed aluminum insert. Coolant and plugs steering fluid fill are lined with blue ice vents and honeycomb support the center of the cover is a matte finish in the shadow chrome and designed to match the color wheel.

Chevrolet has already announced the new Aveo will be built in the Assembly Orion Orion Township, Michigan, in 2011, a move that will restore 1,200 jobs in southern Michigan. When assembling Orion transition for the production of the Aveo is expected to begin late 2010.

Price $ 12,115

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