Double triumph for Daimler: "Goldener Öltropfen 2013" goes to Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and commercial vehicles

For the first time ever, a company has won the "Goldener Öltropfen" award for two developments: Daimler AG triumphed in the passenger cars segment with its NANOSLIDE® technology, while in the commercial vehicles segment the award went to the new Mercedes-Benz Citaro Euro VI with recuperation module.

The KRAFTFAHRER-SCHUTZ e.V. (KS) automobile club awards the "Goldener Öltropfen" annually for technical developments or measures which promote economical and environment-friendly driving. In order to be considered for the award, such innovations must be in practical use and purchasable on reasonable terms. KS president Peter Dietrich Rath praised the decision of the neutral expert jury, noting that the two developments by Daimler represented a major contribution towards making passenger cars and buses more economical and thus more environment-friendly.

NANOSLIDE® technology opens up new avenues

The NANOSLIDE® cylinder surface finishing technology developed by Daimler AG provides for more fuel-efficient engines. Wires consisting of an iron-carbon alloy are melted in an electrically generated arc. An atomizing gas sprays the molten droplets into the cylinders of the aluminum crankcase, where they solidify under the effect of rapid cooling to form a delicate lamellar layer with an ultrafine to nano-crystalline microstructure. The cylinder barrel coating then undergoes extreme smoothing, after which it has a thickness of only 0.1 to 0.15 mm. Micro-pores are exposed as a result of the smoothing process, enabling the surface to absorb exceptionally large quantities of oil. This results in very low friction and very high wear resistance. The technology additionally helps to reduce weight and to lower fuel consumption, thereby making an important contribution towards reducing CO2 emissions. The NANOSLIDE® technology incorporates numerous inventions and ideas and is protected by more than 40 patents.

The NANOSLIDE® process has been used in series production at Daimler since 2006 for the 6.3 l V8 engine produced by AMG GmbH. The roll-out in the new V6 petrol engine (M276 DELA 30) has been underway since March 2013 – beginning with the new E-Class. In comparison to Daimler's own V6 petrol engine offering the lowest friction levels worldwide (M276 DE 35), use of the NANOSLIDE® technology has resulted in a further 2.3 percent reduction in CO2 and weight savings of 2.4 kg. In June 2013 NANOSLIDE® is also to be introduced in the new 4-cylinder high-performance engine (M133) from AMG for the A 45 and CLA 45 models.

In the NANOSLIDE® technology, Daimler has realized an effective system which in addition to benefiting passenger car engines also harbors potential for application in engines for commercial vehicles, including buses such as the Citaro.

Mercedes-Benz Citaro BlueTec 6: first series production regular-service bus complying with Euro VI emissions standard

The Mercedes-Benz Citaro is the first regular-service bus to be delivered with engines complying with the Euro VI emissions standard. Its notable fuel savings make an important contribution towards relieving the strain on the environment: emissions from the Citaro with Euro VI emission control technology are 80 percent below its predecessors' levels. As such, the buses play a key role in improving the quality of urban environments. At the same time, transport companies' fuel costs are also reduced, as the new urban buses get by on more than eight percent less diesel fuel.

"In developing the new Citaro, the onus was on combining fuel efficiency and economy with enhanced performance, safety and comfort," stresses Hartmut Schick, Head of Daimler Buses.

The development team have pulled out all the stops to achieve the outstanding economy offered by the new Citaro - a whole array of innovative measures has been applied to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

- The regular service bus saves fuel in the following way by means of a recuperation module: electricity which is generated without the use of fuel in overrun mode is stored and subsequently used when the bus is in tractive mode to supply energy to auxiliary consumers, such as blowers and lighting.

- The new, more efficient and electronically controlled twostage air compressor also contributes to the vehicle's economic efficiency. This compressor also operates in recuperative mode on the overrun. The technology reduces the Citaro's fuel consumption and, in turn, its CO2 emissions by more than three percent, depending on the vehicle's form of deployment.

- Battery and generator management also save fuel, while at the same time extending the components' service lives. The doors of entrances two and three have been lowered, thus reducing air consumption when passengers board at ground level (kneeling) and adding a further 0.4 to 0.5 percent to fuel savings.

The buses incorporate sophisticated emission control technology to meet the Euro VI standard. Together with the completely new engine generation, this technology lowers emissions to the limits of detectability. This represents a further significant step in the ongoing development of diesel technology.

To date, Daimler Buses has delivered some 350 buses equipped with Euro VI emission control technology. More than 1700 buses of the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands featuring the environment-friendly Euro VI emission control technology are to be in service on the road by the end of 2013.

Credits: Daimler AG

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24h Race at Nürburgring: Special test comparison between a Formula 1 Silver Arrow and Mercedes-AMG cars

As part of the programme for the 24-hour race on 19th May 2013, Mercedes-Benz will put on a special event highlight for fans at the Nürburgring: during a high-performance demonstration, four Mercedes-AMG vehicles will go up against Michael Schumacher in a Formula 1 Silver Arrow. The vehicles will start at different times in front of the Mercedes-Benz grandstand but will cross the finish line simultaneously. The Mercedes-AMGs will be driven by: Formula 1 star Nico Rosberg, DTM record-breaking champion Bernd Schneider, ex-Formula 1 and DTM driver Karl Wendlinger and by the official driver of the Formula 1 Safety Car Bernd Mayländer.

The first vehicle to go out on track will be an A 45 AMG driven by Bernd Mayländer, followed by: Karl Wendlinger in the E 63 AMG S, Nico Rosberg in the SLS AMG Black Series, and Bernd Schneider in an SLS AMG GT3.

Finally, Michael Schumacher will set off in a Formula 1 Silver Arrow on the 20.832km lap around the Nordschleife (excluding grand prix circuit). On this special occasion, the Formula 1 record world champion will be the first driver to cover the Nordschleife in a state-of-the-art Silver Arrow since Juan Manuel Fangio in 1954.

Michael Schumacher: “This Mercedes AMG Performance Drive will be simply great, affording spectators at the 24-hour race a really top-class spectacle. Driving around the Nordschleife in a Formula 1 car will be an unforgettable experience both for me and for the motor racing fans. The legendary Nordschleife, famous throughout the world, is the perfect place for this demo, and the Mercedes-Benz vehicles taking part are all fascinating, powerful cars, a unique parade for all the spectators and car enthusiasts gathered there as they hurtle past.”

Nico Rosberg: “The Nürburgring will play host to two super motor racing events with the 24-hour race and this year’s Formula 1 Grand Prix. Our Mercedes-AMG Performance Drive on the Nordschleife with five Mercedes-Benz cars makes a fantastic warm-up for both events. It will be interesting to see how long Michael can delay starting before catching up with us at the finish. As for me personally, I am, of course, really looking forward to the German Formula 1 race in the Eifel (5th-7th July, but this too is going to be a fantastic weekend and I hope that many of the fans present for the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring will be on hand to cheer us in our Silver Arrows.”

The vehicles and their drivers

Car: Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG (360bhp, 0-100km/h: 4.6secs), Driver: Bernd Mayländer.
Car: Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG S (585bhp, 0-100 km/h: 3.6secs), Driver: Karl Wendlinger.
Car: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 (more than 500bhp), Driver: Bernd Schneider.
Car: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series (631bhp, 0-100 km/h: 3.6secs), Driver: Nico Rosberg.
Vehicle: MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 W02 (approx. 750bhp, 0-100 km/h: 2.7secs), Driver: Michael Schumacher.

~ Official photos and details courtesy of Mercedes-AMG GmbH and MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS ~

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Readers vote for "The best cars of the year 2013": Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and the G-Class are the winners

The SLS AMG Roadster is the best cabriolet and the G-Class the best off-road car according to the results of a recent German readers' poll by specialist car magazine "auto, motor und sport".

The specialist car magazine "auto, motor und sport" has been giving readers the chance to vote for the "Best cars of the year" for over three decades now. This year, around 112 000 participants took part in what has now become a somewhat traditional readers' competition. Readers voted for the best cars of the year 2013 across ten different categories. In the cabriolet category, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster overtook the competition to move into pole position and be awarded the title of best car of 2013. Readers not only honoured its unique and fascinating style, but also its technological prowess. The super sports car impresses with its consistent implementation of lightweight construction methods, its well thought-out driving dynamics, and its exemplary levels of safety. All of this is backed up by a one-of-a-kind technology package comprising an aluminium space frame body, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front mid-engine with 420 kW (571 hp) and a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. This combination guarantees the best possible level of driving dynamics.

Mercedes-Benz has once again significantly upgraded the G-Class last year, so re-emphasising its position as the leader among off-road vehicles. The interior is characterised by high-quality appointments finished with exquisite materials. The instrument cluster and centre console have been completely redesigned. The driver's field of vision now encompasses a colour screen, between two new round dials. The car features as standard the sophisticated COMAND Online infotainment system, including a navigation system and internet access. New LED daytime driving lamps and new exterior mirrors bring a few discreet changes to the appearance of the luxury off-roader. The range of safety equipment can be optionally enhanced with the addition of Blind Spot Assist, the parking aid PARKTRONIC and the adaptive cruise control system DISTRONIC PLUS. New to the range are the G 63 AMG with an eight-cylinder biturbo engine and the ECO start/stop system as standard, and the G 65 AMG with twelve-cylinder biturbo engine.

Credits: Daimler AG

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XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao

XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao

Designed to offer a unique driving experience, the XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao seats two passengers and looks to offer the high performance of a lightweight sports car. The styling of the XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao is unique as well, being part sports car and part buggy.  It’s open top design, wide, scooped body and large wheels speak of a dune buggy while its lower chassis and wide stance are all for sport handling. Designed to offer a unique driving experience, the hybrid XSeed concept vehicle by designer Marcos Beltrao seems to have taken it one step further. The XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao appears to have married the idea of an electric buggy and a roadster together, thus allowing the the hybrid concept can be operated with gas and ethanol as well as an electric engine.

XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao

The 1600cc four-cylinder engine that the XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao is powered by makes it a strong proposal for the sports cars market while its low weight and innovative design ensures a stand out yet economical performance on the road. The electric engine (thrusters located on each wheel), running alone or in combination with the flex engine produces excellent fuel economy.

 

XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao

The two engines together produce 225horsepower, making the car go from 0mph to 60mph in 4.5s. Due to the extremely lightweight and strong materials used in the XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao, it reaches 760kg of overallweight. While driving the car, the batteries that power the electric

XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao

Made of carbon nanotubes, the tubular structure of the vehicle’s frame allows it to maintain a relatively low weight. The ceramic compound used to fashion the engine also helps in weight savings since it is much lighter than an engine made of aluminum only. Thanks to the silicon added to the ceramic, the engine is that it requires no cooling or lubrication and lasts longer. With lubrication and cooling being redundant features, the engine also does not need to have a radiator, hoses, pipes, filters and water and oil pumps which results in further space and weight savings for the vehicle. As a result, it loses weight and gains space and speed. The ceramic engine has its main components made of the same material. This composite has a very low thermal expansion coefficient and it resists extreme temperatures, exceeding metals.

XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao

Magnesium alloy is used to fashion the swanky 22-inch alloys on the vehicle. Each wheel is also fitted with independent suspension while carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is used to fashion the exterior of the vehicle to further reduce the weight of the vehicle. The vehicle has an overall weight of 760kg thanks to the strong yet extremely lightweight materials used in its creation.

XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao

Besides the engine and chassis being lighter, all car plastic parts are manufactured using the MuCell technology that reduces the weight of the material in about 25% without a significant lossin strength. This technology is based on the addition of carbon dioxide and /or nitrogen in the plastic injection process. The external body is made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) that results in a weight loss around 15% compared to the same in aluminum. The XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao has independent suspension in eachwheel. The wheels of 22 inches are made of magnesium alloy.

XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao

Everything about the XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao is based on current technologies being developed and so everything on the concept car is a real possibility. A very cool design thrustersare recharged by the regenerative brakes and shock absorbers system, which recover energy from brakes and oscillation of the shock absorbers. Thus, the autonomy of the XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao increases up to 60%. and thoughtful amalgamation of several new-tech possibilities. Hopefully Marcos Beltrao, the man behind this concept will soon bring this car into production to make our dreams come true.

XSeed Hybrid Sports Cars Concept by Marcos Beltrao

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Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers

Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers

The Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept came into being when Marian Hilgers, a bachelor’s student at the University of Pforzheim, tried to imagine what the Bugatti Veyron would have looked like had Jean Bugatti lived long enough to oversee the development of the brand through the 20th century. And The Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers is a response, an answer to the question: “What would be if Jean Bugatti would be not dead?”

Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers

The 24-year old design student imagines the design language of the brand’s most famous vehicle, the Bugatti Veyron, to be very different from what it actually is today and the Bugatti EB.LA tries to explore the form that the Veyron would have had with Jean Bugatti’s influence.

Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers

And this should merge “Technical innovation, the combination of structure and function, consistent lightweight construction and efficiency, fine mechanical precision, the connection to racing and outstanding driving performance” in the spirit of innovation and according to Marian Hilgers, Jean Bugatti.
Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers is 4.62 meters. LA long, flat and 1.96 metres wide – comparison measures 1.10 meters the Veyron 4.46 meters in length and comes almost two meters wide and 1.2 metres in height. The Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers can three people.LA record, here oriented, the seating arrangement on the McLaren F1, in which the driver is also centered and the two passenger transferred him to the rear flank. All three look through a large windscreen that per goes over into a heavily contoured hood. The Clou: only in direct front view, the outline of the legendary and now modern interpreted Bugatti radiator is to see. Strong wings create space for huge wheels in five-spoke design and pile up like two mountain ridge before the A-pillars of the Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers on.

Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers

All braces the almost classic sports car body to run on two fins at the rear, which differ greatly from the remaining design of Bugatti. These elements are similar to the radiator at the front and to the Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers  in its distinctive form. LA keep at crosswind on course.

Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers

The carbon fibre monocoque reinforced with ultra lightweight metal foam is defined by the emphatic grooves between the wheels. The subtle curves around the sides of the vehicle’s body allowing the vehicle to remain as much as 50 percent lighter than traditional vehicles since they provide the vehicle with the necessary downforce during high speed driving and negate the need for additional weight on the vehicle to maintain stability on the road.

Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers

Hence, the big weighs only 750 kg. As a leverage, not he acts a huge 8, 0 liter w16 with at least 1,001 HP, which fired the 1.9-tonne Veyron. In the Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers works a symbiosis of a supercharged four cylinder, two electric motors on the front wheels and a flywheel storage. The Bugatti with this hybrid drive to develop around 600 HP, without adding much to the carbon emissions. The Bugatti Sport Car EB.LA Concept By Marian Hilgers has emerged as Bachelor thesis in the VW Design Center in Potsdam.

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2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car

2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car

Name is TagAZ Akvella car, the cheapest four-door coupe in the world. This 2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car is the surprise of the East, where the Russian manufacturer announces the imminent TagAZ, the first four door coupe made in Russia: Akvella, also at an incredibly low price.

2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car

The 2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car business is not among the most important ones in Russia, but things may soon change because of their ambitious plans, that include the construction of the first four door coupe in the URSS form: TagAZ Akvella.

2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car

2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car has a pointed muzzle, which fails to inspire with the aggressive sporty headlamps, the bulging fenders and the front pillars which are painted in black and brings the landscape the aspect of the cockpit. The second pair of doors are smaller and not quite happily in appearance, but overall, the shape of the 2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car side fails to inspire the idea of a coupe with four doors. The rear of the car is quite simply, so that the lines of the both roof and tailgate are painted in black, while the rear window looks very narrow and also gives a sporty air to the car.

2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car

A small Russian car company called TagAZ unveiled the latest creation. The model is called Akvella and is a four-door coupe. Photo presentation gives a sleek car painted in a strong shade of red. Sounds like a sports car, but the greatest asset of the Russian car price. In Russia will cost 387,550 rubles, about $ 13,000.

2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car

For this price customers will receive a car equipped with ABS, air conditioning, heated seats and an unspecified number of airbags. Alloy wheels are most likely options. Technical details are vague but most likely under the hood we find a four-cylinder gasoline engine with a capacity of 1.6 liters. The manufacturer promises that soon will publish a complete set of technical data and photos.

2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car

The official details will be announced in August, when TagAZ will participate at the next Moscow Motor Show. The 2012 TagAZ Akvella Russian Car Sounds like a Sports Car will be on sale from October 2012. For now, TagAZ has no plans to sell this item outside of Russia.

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2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show

2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show

2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e with range-extender, initially presented with a concept-car 2012 Geneva Motor Show will be on display at Goodwood and Infiniti has constructed a running prototype that produces 402bhp from its two electric motors. After first showing it as a concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti has turned the stunning Emerg-E into a fully working prototype and plans to drive in front of a public audience at this month’s 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Goodwood is the most famous English meeting for cars whether they are oldtimers, actual or future vehicles, but all legendary! Therefore, Infiniti naturally chose this event to host the first public exhibition of the Emerg-e in motion.

2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show

The Infiniti Emerg-E Concept, is a highly advanced mid-ship sports car that provides an exciting glimpse into Infiniti's future. 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show is physical proof of Infiniti's intention to produce a bold halo model befitting the brand's promise of Inspired Performance, and also signals an array of exciting new technologies that the brand will adopt in its quest to build dramatic and sustainable high performance cars. 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show also provides a fresh expression of Infiniti's design language applied to a high performance, mid-ship sports car for the first time. The main challenges will be the cost of the motors and the need to outsource the car’s carbonfibre body. Infiniti’s product planning boss, Francois Bancon, said, “There is nothing really difficult to do except the carbonfibre, where we need a high-level partner.” He envisaged the Emerg-e would cost around “$150,000 (£95,000). 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show is also significant for being the first Infiniti that has been developed in Europe. More than that, its advanced technology deliberately draws on the knowledge of suppliers beyond Infiniti's usual base in the quest to uncover the most innovative hardware and the deepest knowledge base.

2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show

Infiniti chiefs say it is “feasible” to build a production version of its Emerg-e extended-range electric sports car. Infiniti has constructed a running prototype that produces 402bhp from its two electric motors. But Bancon and Infiniti’s chiefs were adamant, and Hardcastle’s team set to work on the Emerg-e. Unveiled today at the Geneva motor show, the extended-range electric car aims to marry sports car performance with Infiniti standards of luxury and zero-emissions driving.

2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show

Power for the sleek, rear-drive, two-seat Emerg-e comes from a pair of electric motors with a combined output of 300kW (402bhp), and the 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show is capable of 30 miles of travel under electric power alone. With the range extender – a Lotus-derived 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine – up to 300 miles is possible between refills. When the battery becomes low, the engine acts a generator to extend the car's range an additional 270 miles (434 km). Imagine a superfast, near silent sports car, cruising the neon-lit streets of an after-dark London. This is the compelling image that gave birth to 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show, and this concept is its realisation.

2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show

Infiniti Emerg-E is a highly advanced, mid-ship, electric motors powered sports car concept. It projects Infiniti's already-advanced electric vehicle technology deep into the future with a range-extender powertrain that delivers the performance expected of sports car bearing the Infiniti badge. Combining thrilling performance with the scope to drive in urban conditions for up to 30 miles with zero emissions, it emits no more than 55g/km of CO2 (NEDC cycle) over a 300 mile combined range. Infiniti Emerg-E lays down a radical new marker for mid-ship sports cars, and explores one of a number of the alternative propulsion avenues that Infiniti is considering.

2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show

Creating a sporty, dynamic and unusual flagship is one inspiration for the 2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show programme, but equally important is Infiniti's continued exploration of alternative propulsion systems, a logical next-step for a company that is already selling the advanced Infiniti M35h. That exploration takes an unusual form with Infiniti Emerg-E, its range-extender driveline a first for Infiniti.

2012 Infiniti Electric Sports Car Emerg-e At Geneva Motor Show

The Emerg-E Concept is a mid-ship electric motors powered sports car concept. It projects Infiniti’s electric vehicle technology deep into the future with a range-extender powertrain.
It has a light, ultra-compact, Lotus-engineered three-cylinder 1.2 liter 35kW engine. It operates between crank speeds of 1,500-4,000rpm, producing peak power at only 3,500rpm. Its range-extender driveline is the first for Infiniti.

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2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept

2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept

It is a world premiere that took place at the "Qatar Motor Show 2012," the presentation of Vittoria, which was held at the Doha Exhibition Centre, 25-28 January 2012. After a design studio collaboration with IDEA, the IDEA concepts known as results Barchetta Concept or IDEA ERA Concept Sofia, designer Umberto Palermo went alone on the road, and at 2012 Qatar Motorshow the Vittoria Super Sport Cars Concept managed to amaze the assistance.

2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept

Umberto House Design came to the Palermo Design showroom in the Middle East and presented for the first time, an elaborated concept sport car: the 2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept. This idea of the company owner Umberto Palermo, Italian designer , Vittoria is a curious thing, this Super Sport Cars looks impressive with its unique designs portray the future vehicles, Judging from the design of grille, headlight also shows the figure of a fierce, aggressive and mysterious. This 2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept could go into production of a small series.

2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept

2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept was designed to compete in Gran Tourismo sports car, with very generous in this concept car has dimensions: length 4.75 m, width 1.96 meters and 1.25 meters in height only. Concept Vittoria classic proportions, with a very long hood and short rear with roof plunged, but overall design is unique. Appear sleek and aggressive fascia accompanied by model and lattice grille make this car a unique look so special. In a large glass sections will make the driver’s point of view becomes more widespread. Front and rear lights use LEDs that are increasingly seen the beauty in this 2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept.

2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept

Eventhough the car in is only a concept and may never see production, it is announced with an hybrid engine, a 4.2l V8 developing 400hp and 475Nm of torque, the 80hp electric motor can power the car for 30km, two other modes are available, diesel and hybrid. Its top speed is announced at 315kph and its weight at less than 1750kg.

2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept

For the specification of the engine, the concept collaborate Vittoria will use V8 engines. With a hybrid drivetrain, Vittoria concept supercar has three different power modes: 100 percent electric which uses the rear mounted electric motor to power the rear wheels, 100 percent internal combustion engine where the rear wheels is powered with supercharged V8 engine, or a hybrid configuration which using the combination of both modes to provides maximum power output.

2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept

The propulsion system that the designers thought for Vittoria Hybrid Concept is comprised of a V8 petrol engine and an electric motor, which transmit power by means of a wheel ”drive line” with high efficiency. Currently, there are no details that can provide technical data of the cars performance, but it seems likely that 2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept is about to reach mass production, even if there were a small number of copies.

2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept

Pleasantly surprise the idea us with the ceiling windscreen, as if it were an alien ship cockpit, while the unique cut doors ”cockpit” glass side windows are atypical integrated. Everything is furnished for this two tones car, even the paint of the body, while LED lights and taillights of the 2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept emphasizes elegance.

2012 Vittoria Super Sport Cars Hybrid Concept

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