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Volkswagen Passat 2005 (Fonte: AutoMotorundSport)

Grazie. Da un po' di tempo non scrivevo piu' nel forum, ma io non perseguo il primato del numero di messaggi...

Mercedes-Benz F100 (1990) Mercedes-Benz F200 (1994) Mercedes-Benz F300 Life-Jet (1997) Mercedes-Benz F400 Carving (2001) Mercedes-Benz F500 Mind (2003)

New research vehicle F 500 points the way for the automotive technology of the future Stuttgart, Oct 15, 2003 At the 37th Tokyo Motor Show Mercedes-Benz will present its new F 500 research vehicle which provides insights into the automotive technology of tomorrow and beyond. Packaged as a modern four-door fastback saloon, the F 500 Mind mobile research lab showcases more than a dozen ideas for enhancing safety, drive technology and comfort. The raft of innovations extends all the way from the night vision system with infrared laser headlamps to two-way doors and a programmable multivision display in the thingypit. Electronic accelerator and brake pedals, an interior pillar which provides structural rigidity and an ultrasound driver information system are further features being tested by Mercedes-Benz in the F 500 Mind. The DaimlerChrysler researchers will be using this pioneering vehicle to conduct the first practical tests of these innovative systems and pave the way for their commercialisation. F 500 research vehicle: a rendezvous with the future With a body length of 5092 millimetres and a wheelbase of 2965 mm, the F 500 Mind offers a significant gain in legroom in the rear compared with a conventional present-day saloon in this class. This was made possible by using innovative-design electronic accelerator and brake pedals, which take up much less space than their conventional equivalents. The multivision display in the thingypit of the F 500 Mind forms the centrepiece of an innovative instrumentation and control system which offers the driver more flexible information delivery and at the same time reduces fatigue. The dials and displays in the instrument cluster are programmable and their images can be optically superposed or combined with the aid of a semitransparent mirror. An advanced-design voice-operated control system and an ultrasound-based driver information system take convenience even further. The ultrasound technology targets the sound at the driver so that only he or she can hear the information from the navigation system, the traffic news and other sound-based information sources, while the front passenger and rear passengers remain undisturbed. In the dark or in poor visibility, the innovative night vision system projects its images onto the right-hand display. The night vision system consists of two infrared laser headlights on the front of the vehicle which "illuminate" the road with their invisible light over a range of up to 150 metres, and a camera on the windscreen. This allows the driver to spot hazards much earlier than in a vehicle operating on conventional dipped headlamps. Thus Night Vision offers further opportunities for making night driving safer. The drive system in the research vehicle is a state-of-the-art diesel hybrid unit with a total power output of 234 kW. In the European driving cycle it uses up to 20 per cent less fuel than a comparable CDI engine.

Mercedes-Benz F500

Da notare la forma del padiglione ed i montanti...

"Respect for a glorious heritage doesn't stop us putting in place the foundations for future generations of thrilling, dynamic Jaguars that aren't afraid to challenge perceptions. That's what R-D6 is all about." Julian Thomson - Chief Designer, Advanced Design, Jaguar Cars "We've already proved with the new XJ what advantages there are in using aluminium within a lightweight vehicle structure. It's natural that this technology will feature in Jaguar's future - and what better place to start than R-D6." Phil Hodgkinson - Programmes Director, Jaguar Cars "Why not use a sophisticated diesel engine in a luxury sports coupe? Sir William Lyons was never afraid to innovate and if he was alive and running the company today, I'm sure this is exactly the sort of progress he would be embracing." Mike Wright - Managing Director, Jaguar Cars

La R-D6 monta il V6 2,7 litri Ford-PSA.

La k berlina aveva un passo di 270 cm, la k Coupe' di 258 cm.

E' vero, la nuova DB9 sembra la copia ingrandita della V8 Vantage. In particolare è il frontale a non convincermi del tutto, soprattutto se paragonato a quello stupendo della DB7 Zagato...

Non posso che essere d'accordo, ma l'ultima parola spetta a Fulvio.

Aston Martin DB9 Specification Engine: All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12. Compression ratio 10.3:1. Visteon engine management controlling fuel injection, ignition, diagnostics and misfire detection system. Stainless steel by-pass valve exhaust system. Transmission: Shift by wire six speed auto transaxle. Six speed manual transaxle. Limited slip differential. Final Drive Ratio 3.15:1 (auto) 3.54:1 (man) Steering: ZF Rack and pinion, servotronic speed sensitive power assistance 3.0 turns lock to lock. Column tilt and reach adjustment. Brakes: Front: Ventilated grooved steel discs 355mm diameter with alloy four piston Brembo monobloc calipers. Rear: Ventilated steel discs 330mm diameter with four piston monobloc calipers and separate handbrake caliper. Conti Teves stability control system including anti-lock braking activation system (ABS), electronic braking distribution (EBD), traction control (TC), electronic brake assist (EBA) and dynamic stability control (DSC). Suspension: Front: Independent aluminium double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry. Coil over aluminium bodied monotube dampers and anti-roll bar. Rear: Independent double aluminium wishbone, coil over monotube dampers and anti-roll bar. Body: Two door coupe body style with 2+2 seating. Extruded aluminium bonded monocoque. Aluminium and composite skin panels. Extruded aluminium door side impact protection beam. Wheels and Tyres: Unique lightweight aluminium alloy wheels 8½J x 19 (front), 9½J x 19 (rear), Bridgestone REO 50 235/40 ZR19 tyres (front), 275/35 ZR 19 (rear) Boot Volume: 0.172 cu m (6.074 cu ft) Fuel tank capacity: 85 litres, 95 RON unleaded fuel only. Interior/Electronics: Full Bridge of Weir leather interior. Six direction electrically controlled front seats (including height adjustment) with optional seat heaters. Air conditioning, rear screen and mirror heating, front screen heating (optional) electronic traction control. Linn stereo entertainment system with 6 CD autochanger available in three options. Alarm and immobiliser system with remote central locking and boot release. Full colour satellite navigation system (optional). Cruise control (optional). Tyre pressure sensing system (optional). Organic Electro Luminescence’s (OEL) instrument pack and air con display. Message centre and trip computer display. Park distance sensors (Optional). Battery disconnect switch. High Intensity discharge (HID) front lighting. Full LED rear lighting. Length: 4697mm Width: 1875 mm Height: 1318 mm Kerb Weight: 1710 kgs (Manual) 1760 kgs (Automatic) Wheelbase: 2740 mm Front Track: 1568 mm Rear Track: 1562 mm Turn Circle: 11.5 m Maximum power: 450 bhp @ 6000 rpm. Maximum torque: 570 Nm (420 lb. ft) @ 5000 rpm. Acceleration: 0–60 mph (Manual) 4.7 secs 0–60 mph (Automatic) 4.9 secs 0–100 km/h (Manual) 4.9 secs 0–100 km/h (Automatic) 5.1 secs 0–100 mph (Manual) 10.8 secs 0–100 mph (Automatic) 10.9 secs Maximum speed: 300km/h (186 mph)

L'auto è la nuova Aston Martin DB9, che di fatto sostituisce la DB7, anche se si propone un target leggermente diverso. La piccola Aston Martin è la V8 Vantage, ed arriverà nel 2005. Non è possibile confonderle in quanto la V8 Vantage ha due posti secchi, e in queste foto si vede chiaramente il divanetto posteriore...

Aston Martin DB9