Monday, November 12, 2007
Onboard Video: Pagani Zonda F Clubsport Sets Nurburgring Lap Record
Jeep Offers Grand Cherokee Laredo With 3.0 V6 Diesel
Jeep’s expanding its diesel line-up by offering the 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine on the Grand Cherokee Laredo (X Package). Prices start at $35,685 for 4x2 models and $38,305 for 4x4 models. The American jeep-maker also announced that pricing for the diesel engine option on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and Overland models also been reduced by $1,000. -Details after the jumpPRESS RELEASE: Chrysler LLC Expands Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Diesel Lineup With 3.0-Liter Diesel Engine on
-- 3.0-liter diesel engine option available on Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee
-- $1,000 decrease on 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and
-- Class-leading torque (376 lb.-ft.) and driving range (450 miles); outstanding towing (7,400 lbs.)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 12 /- In the continuing effort to increase consumer awareness on the benefits of diesel technology, Chrysler LLC has expanded the Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee diesel lineup to include the 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engine on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (X Package). Pricing for the diesel engine option also has been reduced by $1,000 on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and
The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engine on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo is $2,585 for 4x2 models and $3,235 for 4x4 models.
The reduced MSRP for the diesel engine on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is $1,655 for 4x2 and 4x4 models and the MSRP for the diesel engine on the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2 and 4x4 models is $1,010. Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo models equipped with the 3.0-liter diesel engine will begin to arrive at dealerships in late November.
"The 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel offers class-leading torque and driving range as well as outstanding towing capacity," said John Plecha, Director -- Jeep Brand Marketing and Global Communications. "By expanding engine availability and reducing existing prices we hope that more consumers will be encouraged to take advantage of this clean, renewable fuel. Chrysler believes that clean diesel technology can and should be a part of the national energy solution and we will continue to build upon our diesel leadership."
The 3.0-liter V-6 diesel engine, built by Mercedes-Benz, produces 215 hp (160 kW) @ 3,800 rpm, has a class-leading 376 lb.-ft. torque (510 N*m) @ 1,600-2,800 rpm and can tow up to 7,400 pounds. The 3.0-liter engine gives the Jeep Grand Cherokee a class-leading driving range of approximately 450 miles and gets an estimated fuel economy of 18 miles city and 23 miles highway for 4x2 models and 17 miles city and 22 miles highway for 4x4 models. Earlier in the year, the engine earned a spot on Ward's "10 Best Engines" list.
Clean diesel technology improves fuel economy by up to 30 percent and has up to 20 percent lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel is available in 42 states, excluding
Jeep Grand Cherokee
With an MSRP of $35,685 for 4x2 models and $38,305 for 4x4 models (including $695 destination) the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Diesel (X Package) includes a five-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch aluminum wheels, Quadra- Trac II(R)*, Sirius Satellite Radio, engine block heater, automatic headlamps, power eight-way driver and four-way passenger seats, automatic dimming rearview mirror, leather-trimmed heated front seats, power adjustable pedals, remote start, power sun roof, adjustable roof rails, side rails, cargo cover and fog lamps. (*4x4 models only)
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Diesel
With an MSRP of $38,315 for 4x2 models and $40,905 for 4x4 models (including destination) the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited CRD includes Sirius Satellite Radio, Quadra-Trac II(R)*, five-speed automatic transmission, 17- inch aluminum wheels, memory system (seats, mirrors, pedals, etc.), air conditioning with dual-zone automatic temperature control, rain sensitive windshield wipers, premium leather seats, SmartBeam headlamps, tire pressure monitor, engine block heater and MyGIG(TM) Multimedia Infotainment System. (*4x4 models only)
Jeep Grand Cherokee
With an MSRP of $41,710 for 4x2 models and $45,145 for 4x4 models (including destination) the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland CRD includes a five- speed automatic transmission, Quadra-Drive II*, 18-inch chrome clad wheels, ParkView(R) rear back-up camera, ParkSense(R) rear back-up system, skid plates*, trailer tow package, tow hooks*, engine block heater, Sirius Satellite Radio, MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System with navigation and UConnect(R) hands-free communication system. (*4x4 models only)
The Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel is manufactured at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Pricing (Includes $695 Destination)*
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2 $35,685 (including $2,585 diesel engine option)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 $38,305 (including $3,235 diesel engine option)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2 $38,315 (including $1,655 diesel engine option)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 $40,905 (including $1,655 diesel engine option)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2 $41,710 (including $1,010 diesel engine option)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 $45,145 (including $1,010 diesel engine option)
*All pricing is for
Mustardo: Ford Mustang Equipped With Lamborghini Gallardo V10!
If this isn't the weirdest Mustang you've ever seen, then please don't hesitate to tell what is... The Tractorri Lamborghini Mustang, or Mustardo, as we decided to call it, made its appearance at the 2007 SEMA Show earlier this month. John Haugh of Underneath its modified Ford Mustang body, the Mustardo is equipped with the Gallardo's mid-engined all-wheel drive powertrain meaning that this creation gets a 520 HP V10 engine and sequential shifting transmission! -Continued after the jump
The rear end of the car has been designed to imitate the Gallardo and it features a huge honeycomb mesh venting which allows us to get a peek of the Mustardo's hardware. Amazingly, Haugh also completely redecorated the interior to look like the Gallardo's cabin.
According to the guys at 'The Mustang News', Haugh plans to drive the Mustardo regularly.
Source: themustangnews
2018 Mazda3 Facebook Winner: Concept To Be Displayed At The 2007 LA Show
…and the winner of Mazda’s innovative “Design Challenge” contest hosted on Facebook is Mallory McMorrow of South Bend, Ind., a 21-year-old Industrial Design major at the University of Notre Dame. McMorrow, who managed to beat out nearly 300 contestants to win the Design Challenge will work with Mazda designers on stage in the Mazda booth at the L.A. Auto Show from Nov. 14-24 to bring this sketch to life. The sketch was completed with the help of Mazda designer Jacques Flynn.The “Car Girl”, as she’s called by her classmates in the Industrial Design department, described her vision of the 2018 Mazda3 as an everyday sports car, a 5-door that makes her forget that she owns a 5-door, a car that can be practical yet sporty. The sketch looks great and we cant wait to see it in real life.-Details and pics after the jump
Mazda and Self-Proclaimed 'Car Girl' to Bring 2018 MAZDA3 to Life at 2007
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12/ - It is neither a commuter vehicle nor boring sedan. It is also not an undersized sports coupe or awkward, disproportionate hatchback. At the moment, the 2018 MAZDA3 is nothing more than a lump of clay on stage at the Mazda booth at the 2007 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show -- and the vision of Mallory McMorrow of
A landslide victory, McMorrow's entry was voted number one by Facebook members, as part of the first-ever program between Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) and the social networking site. To enter, contestants submitted a 150-word description of their vision of the 2018 MAZDA3 and an optional sketch drawing.
After weeks of voting -- first by Mazda designers, then Facebook members -- McMorrow was selected as a finalist, at which time she was paired with Mazda designer Jacques Flynn who helped bring her design to life on paper. "Jacques took everything I said and sketched, and put my thoughts and feelings on paper," said McMorrow. "I was thrilled when I opened up the images of the final renderings. I'm proud to say that the end design was still definitely my car and I can't wait to see it come to fruition on the show floor."
On Nov. 14, McMorrow will begin working one-on-one with Franz von Holzhausen, director of design, MNAO, and his team to bring her concept to life, live from the Mazda booth at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. A formal press conference will be held at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Mazda booth.
"The Mazda Design Challenge brought in a flood of cool, unique design ideas. The winning design concept is a fresh new way to look at the design of a vehicle," said von Holzhausen. "This competition was a tremendous success, and the entire process was really beneficial to my team and me to understand what design means to our target buyers. Now the hard part comes -- to see if we can actually build a full concept car on the show stand in ten days and in full-view of show goers."
Auto show attendees can watch von Holzhausen and his team in action from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. daily, as they mold, carve and smooth the would-be 2018 MAZDA3. The final clay sculpture of the concept will be unveiled at 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24.
Mallory McMorrow -- "Car Girl" by design
An Industrial Design major at the University of Notre Dame, McMorrow, 21, of
With a background in graphic and industrial design, most of McMorrow's design experience to date has focused primarily on product design, including automotive cleaning and car products. "All throughout college, I've heard nothing but how hard it will be to get into the auto design world, how I should keep my options open, and even how I should 'think about interiors (because)... women work on interiors," said McMorrow. "Now, thanks to this contest, I have a completely refreshed feeling about pursuing a career in cars."
Mallory's 2018 MAZDA3 -- In her own words
"A decade from now, I want a car that doesn't believe in falling into a category. A car that makes sure sedan and hatchback are no longer four letter words. A chassis made to handle every s curve that comes its way. Fast. I want a car with the body and soul of a sports car, but a car that knows that sometimes I want to bring my friends, my things, or my dog. I want a car that has a sunroof that's actually a sunroof, not a sun-one-quarter roof.
I want a car that causes heads to turn -- even before the first rev of the engine. I want a car that went from concept to showroom without meeting muted for the masses -- unapologetically. I want a MAZDA3 that gets me -- the everyday sports car, the 5-door that makes me forget I own a 5-door."
In addition to McMorrow, finalists in the Mazda Design Challenge included Christopher Chung,
Toyota 2000 SR Concept Inspired From The 2000GT
The 2000 SR is a concept designed by a company dubbed “SURE Design” and it pays tribute to The modern iteration of the 2000GT is designed as a two-seater coupe powered by a hybrid powertrain consisting of a 600Hp 3.5-liter V6 turbo unit (front mid-engine position) that runs on bio fuels with rear wheel transmission for circuits and race tracks, and a second front-mounted electric motor capable of independently driving the front wheels. The electric motor is designed to be used around cities or countryside in pollution free mode, at moderate speeds. -More pics after the jump
2010 Ferrari FS 599 Fuoristrada SUV
Huh; a Ferrari SUV? We admit, it does sound weird but as the saying goes, “where there’s smoke, there’s a fire”. And if anything else, we’ve been hearing a lot about Ferrari’s intentions to broaden up its line-up with a high-performance SUV. We won’t lie to you and say that we have inside information on the SUV project, but if Porsche did it successfully with the butt ugly This rendering, which we acquired from our newly found friends at the Romanian car website “Automarket”, was created by Andrei Avarvarii. Unlike other propositions for a Ferrari SUV that we’ve seen in the past, the FS 599 Fuoristrada (according to Automarket, that’s the codename Ferrari uses), looks quite good combining styling elements from the past and the present. -Continued after the jump
The guys at Automarket support that Ferrari company bosses are attempting to seal a business agreement with the Fiat Group as we talk. Basically, Ferrari has to convince Fiat that that the SUV project will be profitable in order to get the final okay. In this case, the model will most probably make its worldwide premiere at the Geneva Show in 2010. Here are the initial specs that Automarket posted: weight 2,200 kg / 4,850 lbs, +600 HP, less than 5 seconds for the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint, 300 km/h (185 mph) top speed and a price of around 250,000 euro or $360,000 (in
Via: Automarket
2009 Nissan Murano: More Photos Leaked
The levee surrounding the 2009 Nissan Murano (which should have been revealed for the first time at the LA Show press days on Nov. 14, 2007) has been fractured for the second time in a week - click here. This time, the guys who like connecting cars let out two new images of the second generation crossover along with a few details. Unlike the 2009 Murano’s exterior design which is more evolutionary than revolutionary, the crossover’s interior is all-new and definitely more upscale looking. -Continued after the jumpSales are set to start in early 2008 and according to “The car Connection”, the new Murano will be offered in front- and all-wheel-drive versions both of which will be equipped with Nissan's 265 Hp, 3.5-liter V-6 and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Via: Autoblog.com , Source: thecarconnection
2007 L.A. Show N. American Debuts: EVO X, GT-R, Impreza WRX STi & More
With the 2007 L.A. Show press day opening less than 48 hours away, we’re gearing up here at Carscoop to bring you all the news from the Californian auto salon. We’ve already told you about the new VW Space-Up! Concept in our previous post (click here) and you can see the latest news on the L.A. Show worldwide debuts by clicking here. In terms of North American premieres, the 2007 L.A. Show will host several important debuts including the Nissan GT-R, Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X, BMW M3 & 1-Series Coupe, Audi A4, Lambo Reventon and Jaguar XF. You can check out all the NA premieres after the jump in our comprehensive list. -Continued2007 L.A. Show North American Debuts (click on the links to read more)
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400
- Audi A4
- Bentley Continental GT Speed
- BMW 1 Series
- BMW M3
- Chevrolet Aveo5
- Dodge Journey
- Ferrari 430 Scuderia
- Jaguar XF
- Lamborghini Reventón
- Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S
- Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
- MINI Cooper Clubman
- Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X
- Nissan GT-R
- Porsche 911 GT2
- Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Prototype
- Porsche Cayman
- Spyker C8 Laviolette LWB
- Subaru Impreza WRX STi
- Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Sunday, November 11, 2007
2007 L.A. Show: VW To Debut Fuel-Cell Powered Space-Up! Concept
A source of ours tipped us off today that Volkswagen will introduce a third interpretation of the Up! Concept at the 2007 L.A. Show that opens up to the public on Friday, November 16. According to our insider, the concept will be based on the 5-door Space-Up! (click here) prototype that was revealed at the 2007 Tokyo Show in mid-October. The main difference between the LA and Tokyo Show concepts concerns the powertrain as the Californian Space-Up! will use a high-tech hydrogen fuel-cell powered motor. We’ll have more on the new Space-Up! Concept later on. (Picture: Tokyo Show Space-Up!)Nissan Patrol DX: Limited Edition 'Walkabout' Launched In Australia
Boasting a comprehensive list of extra features, the five-seat Patrol DX 'Walkabout' is a new limited edition version of Nissan’s 4x4 that will be available in the Australian market. On top of the Patrol DX's standard features, the 'Walkabout' pack adds snorkel, cargo barrier, alloy bullbar, towbar16-inch alloy wheels, a six-disc in-dash CD player, alloy side steps and $2000 (AUD) worth of camping and outdoor equipment. -Continued after the jumpEquipped with a 158 Hp / 118kW 3.0-litre common-rail intercooled turbo diesel engine, the Patrol DX “Walkabout” is available solely in two colours, white and burnt silver, with prices starting from $49,990 (AUD) for the five-speed manual model and $52,990 (AUD) for the automatic.
How Much Does The Nissan 350Z Cost In Your Country?
We’re more than sure that you’ve asked yourself a question like this at some point; how much does the “X” car cost in other countries? Well, we decided to try to answer that question for the “Z” car, aka the Nissan 350Z which is available in most countries. For time’s sake, we searched for the price of the entry-level (standard equipment differs in each country) Nissan 350Z in 23 markets all over the world converting prices into Euro and US Dollars (exchange rates: Nov. 11, 2007).You can check our detailed list after the jump, but here are the top three worst and best places to live in if you’re interested in buying a basic Nissan 350Z: Lowest Prices -
| Country | Local Currency | Euros | US Dollars |
| $67,300 (USD) | €45,869 | $67,300 | |
| | $62,990 (AUD) | €40,092 | $58,824 |
| | R$230,000 | €91,793 | $134,682 |
| | $49,948 (CAD) | €36,552 | $53,630 |
| | Kr 782,087 | €104,646 | $153,540 |
| | £26,795 | €38,583 | $56,610 |
| | €36,700 | €36,700 | $53,847 |
| | €38,190 | €38,190 | $56,034 |
| | €56,780 | €56,780 | $83,309 |
| | €58,495 | €58,495 | $85,826 |
| | €39,350 | €39,350 | $57,736 |
| | YEN 3,731,794 | €22,575 | $33,123 |
| | $522,700 (MXD) | €33,428 | $49,047 |
| | €53,910 | €53,910 | $79,098 |
| | KR 877,000 | €112,660 | $165,258 |
| | PLN 177,000 | €49,110 | $72,055 |
| | €46,587 | €46,587 | $68,354 |
| | RUB 1,706,668 | €47,834 | $70,184 |
| | $157,000 (SGD) | €74,925 | $109,933 |
| | €44,990 | €44,990 | $66,011 |
| | R 453,900 | €47,889 | $70,265 |
| | €43,545 | €43,545 | $63,891 |
| | $27,980 (USD) | €19,070 | $27,980 |
Carscoop Notes:
We tried doing the same with other cars available in worldwide markets like the new Subaru Impreza WRX or the VW Golf GTi, but in most cases, we couldn’t find pricing on several official sites in a logical timeframe –as you can understand, we couldn’t spend more than 5 to 10 minutes on each site.
Just for the record, we couldn’t find prices for the 350Z on the Turkish, Saudi Arabian, Trinidad & Tobago, Kuwaiti, Jamaican and Chinese Nissan sites, while on the other hand, in countries like Israel, Nigeria, India and Vietnam, the 350Z wasn’t available (or at least, not on the official site).
Alfa GTV Evoluzione: 1979 GTV With New Body & 3.0 V6
While we’re accustomed with American tuners presenting modern interpretations of classic cars like the Ford Mustang, in Using a scrapped 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV as a base car, Racer X Design’s team began working on the GTV Evoluzione in 2004 and it finished this year (2007). The car was designed by Reuben Zammit and built by Jean Paul Pisani who used metal sheets instead of fibreglass. Both the front end and the back end were completely cut off and re-built from scratch, the track was widened by 8” on the front and 9” on the back, using one off wheels designed in-house.
The original GTV’s drive train was replaced by a modern 3.0-litre V6 24v Alfa Romeo unit while the brakes were also upgraded to 4 piston Brembo calipers and 300mm vented discs, as were the suspension system and chassis in general.
Via: Autoblog.nl , Source: Racer X Design
Saturday, November 10, 2007
VW Tiguan SUV by ABT: 1.4-litre TSI With 200 Hp!
Making its debut at the European equivalent of the SEMA Show, the 2007 ESSEN Motorshow, which takes place in To match the looks, ABT is offering power upgrades on all available engines. This means, the power of the 1.4 TSI is increased from serial 150 hp to 200 hp while the 2.0-liter Turbodiesel offers 170 hp instead of 140 hp while the 170 hp 2.0 TDI engine, delivers 200 hp. To complement the engine upgrades, ABT equips the Tiguan with an adjustable sports suspension and a new brake system, measuring 345 x 30 mm.
Via: Autoblog.it , Source: ABT
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