Sunday, January 12, 2014
Maltese Power Company Imagines New Chreos Electric Luxury Sedan that Hits 100km h in 2 9s
Their automotive project is named the Chreos, and its a large limousine that measures 5.42 meters (213.4 inches) in length.
"I would like to present to your team our new creation, a concept that we are looking to bring into production over the next 3 years," the CEO of the company Johnaton Grech, told CarScoop in an email. "It is an extremely powerful and fast electric vehicle, sporting 640bhp power, 4400Nm torque (There is no extra 0), 1000km range and an innovative recharging time of less than 10 minutes."
At this stage, the Chreos has been imagined to be powered by four in-wheel electric motors that in theory, will allow it to complete the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint in 2.9 seconds, reach 200km/h (124mph) in "less than 6 seconds" and top out at 300km/h (186mph). Were also told that the electric limousine will tip the scales at around 2,200 kg (4,850 pounds).
Depending on how you look at it, those performance numbers are either extremely impressive or overly ambitious…
Thats all we have on the Chreos for now, but well be sure to keep you in the loop if we find out more.
Preliminary Specifications:
- 640bhp
- 4400Nm torque
- 2200kgs weight
- 5420mm length
- 2160mm width
- 1480mm height
- 3540mm wheel base
- 0 - 100Km/h in <2.9s
- 0 - 200Km/h in <6.0s
- 300km/h top speed (electronically limited)
- 1000km autonomy (at 125kmph speed)
- <10 min charging time from flat batteries to full charge
- Full LED / OLED lighting throughout
- 4 passenger seating capacity
- Carbon fibre body
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Kia Details 246Hp Provo Hybrid Concept that Hints at Future B Segment Model
They will also make each and every car in the range seem more appealing, even though the regular cars they sell are not really sporty in any way – it is a trick pulled off by large automakers like BMW, with their M division, Mercedes-Benz and AMG or Renault with their sporty RS branch.
However, they want to push it one step further with the Provo concept, which is an all-wheel drive, 246hp turbocharged hybrid concept they will be showing at the Geneva International Motor Show this week.
The concept features the same 201 hp (204 PS) 1.6-liter T-GDi engine found under the bonnet of the hot Ceeds that drives the front wheels. It is complimented by a 45hp electric motor that sends its power to the rear wheels, giving the car an extra surge of power when needed, or offering emissions-free motoring for short distances, in city driving.
However, aside from the technical details, the Kia Provo concept is a standout example of automotive design, and if they dont tone it down too much in its transition from concept to production, then the competition should start to worry.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Lincoln MKS That Of Luxury
Lincoln offers us a range of vehicles quite exemplary for 2013, especially on the side of its large sedans. The MKS has many improvements, including aesthetics. The new adaptive suspension should also enable it to compete with Germans in this area. However, dropping the front wheel drive to all wheel drive series, Lincoln has significantly increased the average consumption of its large luxury sedan.
The Lincoln MKS 2013Â is built on the same platform as the Ford Taurus, a common practice among North American manufacturers. This allows to reduce production costs and offer luxury vehicles to the public at reasonable prices. That said, the Lincoln MKS comes in two versions – TI and TI EcoBoost – including the base price ranges from $ 47,700 and $ 52,200.
Mechanics hand picked
In its basic version, the 2013 Lincoln MKS is equipped with a 3.7-liter V6, the same engine that powers the base Mustang. Thanks to its 305 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque, the latter allows the sedan American manufacturer to make a 0-100 in less than 7 seconds. However, due to its heavy weight and its AWD, the Lincoln MKS 2013Â Base displays average fuel consumption of 11.6L/100km city and 7.5L/100km on the highway.
Performance enthusiasts will love the softness and brutality can show the EcoBoost engine available as an option on the Lincoln MKS 2013. Developing 365 horsepower and 350 pounds-feet of torque 3.5-liter V6 that is as powerful as most V8 engines available on the market. Nevertheless, with an average fuel consumption of 12.2L/100km city and 7.8L/100km on the road, it is also a gourmand V8 engine.
Not so perfect that it…Lincoln MKS 2013
The Lincoln MKS 2013Â features a new grille that is sure to attract attention. The latter serves as the flagship of continuity, which adds a great touch of elegance to the look of the luxury sedan of the American manufacturer.
In contrast, Lincoln seems to have overlooked some details which are nevertheless fundamental in the middle of large luxury sedans. At first, the rear part of the Lincoln MKS 2013Â is simple outrageous. However, the feature that Lincoln would have long since changed is the low carbon colored skirt, a detail that is not without shock.
Well equipped as standard Lincoln MKS 2013
SYNC, adaptive suspension, climate control voice recognition are just a few of the standard features found on the sedan the American manufacturer. It is by no means necessary to engage in the purchase of expensive options for a finished product with interesting Lincoln MKS 2013.
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Lincoln MKS 2013: That Of Luxury