7/19/11

Dale Earnhardt Jr Big Red Chevy Silverado 2007


Auto Car | Dale Earnhardt Jr Big Red Chevy Silverado 2007 | After introducing the first generation of trucks in 1930, is now the Chevrolet Silverado (along with its partners GMC, GMC Sierra) released the latest generation of its Chevrolet Silverado truck and GMC Sierra trucks have been essentially the same for the whole of their history. Silverado today is generally advertised as a version of the "low", while the Sierra has more luxury options.



The GMT800 Silverado/Sierra 1500 (light pickup trucks) were released in 1998[citation needed] as 1999 models. The "classic" light-duty GMT400 C/K trucks were continued in production for that first year alongside the new models, and the Heavy-Duty GMT400 pickups (alongside the GMT400 SUVs) were continued through 2000, with the new GMT800 Silverado/Sierra HD (Heavy Duty) introduced in 2001.
Taking cues from Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s “Big Red” Silverado that debuted at SEMA in 2006, the ’08 Silverado HD Crew Z71 Big Red demonstrates how that expressive concept’s unique features would look with production-type components. It combines numerous GM Accessories inspired by Earnhardt’s Big Red and features additional custom touches. It also supposes the popular Z71 off-road package on the Silverado 2500HD – a model not offered by the factory. It’s powered by the 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel V-8 and a six-speed Allison transmission.



Inspired by last year's concept Dale Earnhardt Jr "Big Red" Silverado, this 2008 Chevrolet Silverado HD showcases some one-off appointments in a concept Z71 package. Although the Z71 option is not available on the Silverado 2500HD, there are several aftermarket options that can be added to increase the off-road prowess as well as visual appeal.The four-wheel-drive equipped Silverado HD Z71 is powered by a 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel engine mated to a bombproof 6-speed Allison transmission. Suspension upgrades include a Rancho lift complete with dual shock hoops up front with Rancho shocks. True to form, this Z71 includes underbody protection with a custom skid plate. The 35-inch BFGoodrich All Terrain tires can handle off-road, while custom 20-inch wheels provide stand-out looks on the street.



A welcome return from the Earnhardt truck last year is the integrated bed rail and light bar combo. This slick setup houses four driving lamps to light the most demanding excursions. Inside the bed is a carpeted bed liner, and trick rail system with dual storage boxes and adjustable tie-down anchors. A matching spare wheel and tire is mounted in the bed. The truck wears the signature "Earnhardt Red" paint color. Up front, billet aluminum grills reside in the paint-matched Z71 grill, while the bumper is accented with silver paint and chrome tow hooks. Perhaps one of the most unique feature are the custom running boards that double as loading ramps. A concept fuel door completes the exterior package.Inside, the seats are covered in ballistic nylon material. Z71 badges adorn the floor mats, sill plates and instrument cluster. A portable DVD player provides entertainment, while a remote start adds convenience.

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7/15/11

Major League Baseball Chevrolet Suburban in 2007


Auto Car | Major League Baseball Chevrolet Suburban in 2007 | Chevrolet displays a very stunning design of this year with a different look chevrolet ins are also capable of transporting passengers and cargo than other vehicles in the segment - and 360-degree safety system of occupant protection and crash-avoidance technologies that demonstrate GM's commitment to providing world-class safety. a few years ago, this vehicle is also able to offer a number of features that its security level is new and improved, including available head curtain side air bags and standard StabiliTrak stability control system with rollover mitigation technology new.



'Suburban has a long history of safety innovation,' said Peper. 'The '07 model elevates Suburban's safety reputation with one of the most comprehensive and cohesive systems of standard and available features – all wrapped in a stronger structure that provides comforting assurance.' The '07 Suburban offers security in the form of a 360-degree perimeter safety system of occupant protection and crash avoidance technologies. New features include roof-mounted head curtain side air bags with rollover protection for all seating rows and front-seat safety belt pretensioners that are linked to the vehicle's sensing system to provide segment-exclusive deployment in rear-end crashes. These features are integrated into a stronger vehicle structure that is also designed for improved compatibility with other vehicles. The roof-mounted head curtain air bags include design features that provide increased rollover protection and occupant containment. Sensors located at the front of the vehicle, in the side doors, and within the occupant compartment provide increased and more immediate crash detection. The vehicle's sensing system provides segment-exclusive capability to deploy front seat safety belt pretensioners during certain rear-end collisions, enhancing the belt system's ability to hold the occupants firmly in place.



The roof-mounted head curtain side air bag system incorporates one of the segment's first rollover indication sensors, which is located on the vehicle's center tunnel in the occupant compartment. The sensor monitors the vehicle's accelerations and roll rate. If these signals indicate an impending rollover, the roof-mounted head curtain side air bags deploy to provide an extra measure of occupant protection and containment. These rollover-capable head curtain side air bags stay inflated longer than air bags developed only for side impacts because rollover incidents can last longer. The deployment duration and other design features of the rollover-capable air bags combine to provide increased occupant protection and the ability to help keep occupants inside the vehicle.Crash avoidance is bolstered through enhanced design and driver control dynamics, such as wider front and rear tracks, as well as more responsive suspensions – including a new coil-over-shock front suspension design and new rack-and-pinion steering. The vehicles are built on a stronger and stiffer, fully-boxed frame that contributes to enhanced crash energy management. The front frame section has been designed to optimize crush progression, resulting in improved energy absorption efficiency. The improved crush performance, enabled by hydroformed frame rails and efficient chassis component packaging, also comprehends design provisions for improved vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility in the event of a frontal impact with a smaller vehicle.



All models come with the Generation 6 OnStar system (with a one-year Safe and Sound service plan). The system includes the General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system, making crash data available to emergency services to potentially dispatch the appropriate life-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster. If the vehicle is in a crash that activates an air bag, the OnStar system automatically notifies an OnStar Advisor, who will check on the occupants or summon emergency help if necessary. OnStar also can assist authorities in locating a vehicle if it is reported stolen (ability to locate stolen vehicles varies with conditions). Suburban is built on GM's new full-size SUV platform, which incorporates features such as a new, fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and an all-new, premium interior system that bolster the vehicle's comfort, quality and capability. Wider front and rear tracks enhance handling and lower the center of gravity for a more confident road feel.Extensive attention to detail was paid by Suburban's engineers to ensure a quiet driving experience. It centers on a new, stiffer frame, which reduces vibrations transmitted to the passenger cabin. The strength and accuracy of the fully-boxed frame also enable more precise mounting and tuning of chassis and suspension components, which also help reduce vibration. Even the tires on the large, 17-inch standard and 20-inch available wheels were designed to reduce noise.

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Chevrolet Camaro Black Concept in 2008


Auto Car | Chevrolet Camaro Black Concept in 2008 | Camaro with the look and design of this elegant black color re-draw the car market in the world. black display shows a hidden approach to street style. From the matte black finished hood and ground effects for dark and bright red wheels HID headlamp halo ring, Black Camaro concept is a sinister-looking urban tuner vehicles. so as to make comforts and high confidence to the rider.



General, Engine mechanical, Multiport fuel injection, Fuel supply, Engine cooling, Intake and exhaust, Engine electrical, Engine and emission control, Clutch, Clutch overhaul, Manual transaxle, Automatic transaxle, Automatic transaxle overhaul, Front axle, Rear axle, Wheel and tire, Power plant mount, Front suspension, Rear suspension, Basic brake system, Anti-lock braking system (abs), Traction control system (tcl), Parking brakes, Power steering, Body, Exterior, Interior, Supplemental restraint system (srs), Chassis electrical, Simplified wiring system (sws),Controller area network (can), Heater, air conditioning and ventilation, Automatic air conditioning, Component locations, Configuration diagrams, Splice locations, Circuit diagrams, Index



General specifications
Country of origin     United States
Numbers built     N/A (Prototype)
Introduced     2008
Introduced at     2008 SEMA



Engine
Configuration     60º V6
Location     Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction     aluminium block and head
Displacement     3.564 liter / 217.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke     94.0 mm (3.7 in) / 85.6 mm (3.4 in)
Compression     11.3:1
Valvetrain     4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed     Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration     Naturally Aspirated
Power     300 bhp / 224 KW @ 6400 rpm
Torque     370 Nm / 273 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm
BHP/Liter     84 bhp / liter

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Chevrolet Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr in 2008


Auto Car | Chevrolet Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr in 2008 | with a stunning concept vehicle was again present in front of us all. As for the concept which is owned Chevrolet introduced a quartet of stunning concept is based on the all-new, 2010 Camaro at SEMA Show 2008. each concept in the show represent different things like the new Camaro styling performance and personalization possibilities, from no-holds-banned high performance for the carefully crafted, street-savvy to adjust.



'The new Camaro is a 21st century sports car for the young and young at heart,' said Ed Peper, GM North America vice president, Chevrolet. 'Wherever your automotive passion lies, the Camaro complements it with world-class design and an exciting driving experience. The concepts unveiled at SEMA accentuate those qualities and trigger the imaginations of countless enthusiasts.'In addition to the concept and classic Camaros, a production 2010 model showed off the range of appearance, performance and convenience accessories that will be available from Chevrolet when the car hits dealerships early next year. The accessories allow customers to personalize their vehicle with genuine Chevy components that are designed, tested and warranted to the same standards as the Camaro itself.



As for the Camaro concepts, they show the extreme possibilities of what the new sports car can offer. NASCAR star Dale Jr. is fan of vintage Camaros – he cruises around in a Pro Touring-style '72 Camaro powered by a GM Performance Parts LS crate engine – and the heritage-inspired design of the 2010 Camaro appeals to him like a checkered flag at Daytona. His vision for the car was channeled to GM's designers and crafted in a multi-color combination of style, capability and comfort. They started with a new Camaro SS that uses the standard 6.2L V-8, but modified to use E85. Taking advantage of E85's favorable octane rating, the engine was calibrated to deliver a few extra horsepower, with the exhaust exiting through GM Performance Parts' new headers. It's backed by the SS's available six-speed manual transmission and GM Accessories' short-throw Hurst shifter. Additional performance enhancements include a Brembo brake package and a lowered ride height, giving Dale Jr.'s Camaro a sleeker look to match its road-hugging capability.



A custom gray-over-white paint scheme blends the high-performance drivetrain with serious style. It is accented with an orange stripe separating the gray and white sections. Also generating attention on the exterior is a set of 21-inch, five-spoke wheels inspired by the Camaro Convertible Concept. They feature dark-painted center sections on the spokes that complement the body's gray color. The wheels are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero ZR-rated performance tires.

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Chevrolet Camaro GS Racecar Concept in 2008


Auto Car | Chevrolet Camaro GS Racecar Concept in 2008 | designed for the race that inspired racing été par l'une des voitures les plus emblématiques de la Serie légendaire Trans Am de course sur route été le caractère distinctif Camaro bleue et Jaune de Mark Donohue. He Chevrolet Camaro concept car racing GS est représenté au SEMA tout comme il a été Chasse de la dernière piste, avec la poussière de frein dirt, du corps et les imperfections reporter à la valeur d'une journée de course.



Avec l'aide de GM de haute performance de l'exploitation de véhicules, en Caroline du Nord Technologies Riley recréé l'apparence de cette voiture de course hors concours avec un hommage qui ressemble, de sons et se conduit comme il est prêt à en découdre avec ses contemporains concurrents pony car. En fait, le coureur du patrimoine d'inspiration est plus que concept. Il est un des premiers prototypes de la Grand Am Koni Challenge GS classe de course. Racecars comme la Chevrolet Camaro Concept GS Racecar sont proposés et fabriqués par Riley Technologies pour la saison 2009 du Grand-Am.



La Chevrolet Camaro GS Racecar Concept dispose la suspension prête pour la course, son châssis renforcé et de transmission conformes aux spécifications requises des voitures de course homologué pour la série. En fait, cette voiture de course a déjà enregistré de nombreuses heures sur la piste comme membres de l'équipe Riley a travaillé à l'accès commuté dans le châssis et groupe motopropulseur. Les dispositifs additionnels incluent



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Chevrolet Camaro LS7 Concept in 2008


Auto Car | Chevrolet Camaro LS7 Concept in 2008 | stunning concept vehicles introduced by these Each concept represents a different interpretation, the new Camaro styling performance and personalization possibilities, from no-holds-banned high performance for the carefully crafted, street-savvy to adjust. The Camaro concept, they showed extreme possibilities of what a new sports car can offer. See below for highlights on all four vehicles.



Camaro LS7 Concept: Designed to highlight the capability of the new Camaro as a weekend bracket warrior, the Camaro LS7 Concept combines the power of a GM Performance Parts' LS7 crate engine and targeted bolt-on upgrades to deliver the wheels-up spirit of the legendary COPO Camaros.Made famous by Chevy dealers like Don Yenko and Fred Gibb in the late 1960s, the COPO cars were ordered for one thing: drag racing. They were quickly outfitted after delivery with the requisite tires, safety equipment and other accessories necessary for competition in popular Stock-class drag racing series.The LS7 Concept honors the COPO ethos with features such as drag strip-ready rubber on the rear wheels – and unlike many of the stripped-down racers from 40 years ago, this strip-ready competitor serves double duty as both a racecar and a daily driver.The LS7 crate engine (part number 17802397) uses a high-performance replacement camshaft from GM Performance Parts (part number 12480033) to help it produce approximately 550 horsepower. Complementing upgrades include GM Performance Parts-developed headers and air intake system that will be offered at the Camaro's launch in early 2009. The LS7 also is modified with a wet-sump oiling system; the production engine features a dry-sump system that requires an external oil tank.Backing the LS7 engine is a production Tremec 6060 six-speed manual with a GM Performance Parts Hurst shifter. Additional drivetrain details include:



* Brembo four-wheel disc brake package
* Lowered ride height
* Custom 20-inch wheels
* Driveshaft safety loop
* GM Performance Parts exhaust system



The Camaro LS7 concept is painted Victory Red, with matte black accents on the hood and taillamp panel. "LS7" logos are strategically placed and warn those in the know this Camaro means business when the Christmas tree lights count down to green. It's all business on the spartan interior, too, with base trim and few accessories to minimize overall mass for a quicker elapsed time.The Camaro LS7 concept is painted Victory Red, with matte black accents on the hood and taillamp panel. "LS7" logos are strategically placed and warn those in the know this Camaro means business when the Christmas tree lights count down to green. It's all business on the spartan interior, too, with base trim and few accessories to minimize overall mass for a quicker elapsed time.



Although the Camaro LS7 Concept is just that – a concept – its duplication by enterprising enthusiasts and racers is enabled by GM Performance Parts' LS7 crate engine package. It delivers a fully assembled, production version of the engine, complete from the intake manifold to oil pan. An oil reservoir for the standard dry sump system and GM Performance Parts' LS7 engine controller (part number 19166567) are all that's necessary to get the engine running in an enthusiast's project vehicle – well, that and a chassis capable of handling more than 500 lb.-ft.

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7/14/11

Chevrolet HHR SS in 2008


Auto Car | Chevrolet HHR SS in 2008 | This car has been on the roll as of late with new vehicles like the Saturn Aura, Cadillac CTS, Chevy Malibu and the line of redesigned trucks and SUVs that have been gathering good reviews and customer attention. some of the companies want to include this car in for testing in test drive the new Chevrolet HHR SS to see if they've knocked one out of the park, dirty hit or, ahem, missed the ball completely when changing a little retro-mobile into a Super Sport.



Here's how it works. Put the car into "Competitive Mode" by hitting the stability control button twice. Come to a stop. Floor the throttle. Release the clutch. Next up is the no-lift shift to second. You'll likely never tire of holding the go-pedal to the floor and slamming the shifter into the next gear. Reward yourself by keeping the engine at full power with no loss of boost pressure by no-lift shifting into third and you'll be staring at triple-digits on the speedometer. Hold off the throttle pedal a bit and you'll be able to get near 30 miles per gallon on the highway, according to the EPA.



Keep an eye on the boost gauge, which has been added (seemingly rather hastily) to the driver-side A pillar. Depending on your choice of color, consider the red or our favorite, the silver interior schemes. The FE5 suspension that comes standard in the SS model strikes us as a good balance between the necessary freeway drones we all are forced to contend with and the twisty backroads that we all love to play with. The go-fast crew at GM played around with the settings some, but ended up only dropping the ride height a few millimeters.



We thoroughly enjoyed our track time with the HHR SS at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving. We flung the little SS around with no mercy and were quite impressed by how rewarding driving the tall wagon proved to be. The limited slip differential was a very welcome addition, and after a few hot laps, the optional Brembo brake package proved that it is indeed worth whatever extra GM decides to charge for it. We had the most fun with the stability control left in "Competitive Mode". According the the GM people, the HHR SS holds the lap record for its class at the Nürburgring. We doubt that we set any records at Bondurant's track, but we had fun trying.Of course, all is not perfect with the HHR SS. We wish that GM could have offered more than four forward ratios in the automatic model. Again, we stress that we highly recommend opting for the 5-speed stick. Speaking of that tranny, Chevy assured us that it tried using a six cog unit but found that the car was actually slower with it. Whatever the case, five forward gears was enough for us anyway. Other gripes include the lack of an available navigation system despite there being an excellent place for it at the top of the dash. And even though it's a high-roof, this tester's hair brushed the ceiling on sunroof-equipped models.



All of those criticisms miss the fact that for $22,995, the General has made a pretty darn good performance bargain with a giant boot to match. Launch control works well, and frankly we are a bit surprised that the feature, along with no-lift shifting, made it into production despite all of the people who could have axed it. In conclusion, the car performs as you'd expect an SS to perform. If you just can't live with the HHR's style, the Cobalt SS will soon be offered with the same engine and transmission package, including the launch control and magic shifting. Even better: wait a few months for the SS Panel to hit the dealers showroom. Trust us: you could so rock the Panel.


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Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo in 2008

Auto Car | Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo in 2008  | Chevrolet Cobalt SS will release a new, more powerful. supported by design and powerful engines of these vehicles the same 2.0L turbocharged Pontiac Solstice GXP that power, the Saturn Sky Red Line, and the new Chevy HHR SS. issued a new vehicle with a luxurious look and comfortable for the rider. with evolving technology now also create your vehicle is at the heart of the fun spirit and serious performance Chevrolet, "said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager.



The Cobalt SS was developed by GM Performance Division (GMPD), with a team of engineers and designers dedicated to crafting high-performance vehicles. It features powertrain and chassis enhancements that are similar to the new HHR SS, but with larger Brembo brakes, a slightly "taller" final-drive ratio and other variances that emphasize the Cobalt SS's pure performance ethic, as well as maximize its competitiveness on the track.Engineered to offer more than merely a turbocharged rush of power, an all-new FE5 Sport suspension was developed and includes specific stabilizer bars, spring rates and damper tuning – all designed to complement the high-output turbocharged powertrain and mitigate afflictions such as torque steer. Driver-selectable modes help maximize performance whether on the street or track. The unique "no-lift shift" feature enables manual-transmission-equipped models to achieve the best acceleration time via an algorithm in the engine controller.



Ensuring the car stops as confidently as it accelerates and corners are four-wheel disc brakes with standard ABS. The front brakes are from Brembo and have a performance-oriented fixed-caliper design, which resist fade better than floating caliper designs; the rear discs are vented for better heat dissipation. Along with these high-performance attributes, the Cobalt SS comes standard with a host of safety features, including the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system and side-impact air bags.With its balanced tuning, the Cobalt SS delivers a quick 0-60 time of approximately 5.7 seconds – thanks to the manual transmission's "no-lift shift" feature – and a sports car-like maximum lateral grip of 0.9 g. This combination enabled the Cobalt SS to set a new class record while circulating the famed Nürburgring racing circuit, posting a time of 8:22.85 minutes.



Unmistakable style
The Cobalt SS is distinguished on the exterior with several unique features, including a distinctive, air dam-style front fascia with integrated projector-beam fog lamps. The new fascia's grille and the Cobalt's upper grille sport a new, SS-specific diamond-mesh appearance.SS-specific rockers and badging adorn the body sides, while a standard deck lid spoiler adds the requisite sporty touch to the rear of the car. The standard spoiler can be replaced with an optional high wing-style aero enhancement that gives the Cobalt SS the look of a racecar. Also at the rear is a prominent, bright-tip exhaust outlet.Large, five-spoke 18-inch polished forged aluminum wheels and performance tires are standard and are tailored with the specific body enhancements to give the Cobalt SS a lower, performance-oriented stance – while also showing off the large Brembo front brake calipers. They're mounted on 225/40-series summer tires. Likewise, the available exterior colors enhance the sporty nature of the vehicle. They include Victory Red, Black, Ultra Silver Metallic, Imperial Blue, Rally Yellow, Sport Red Tintcoat and White.Like the exterior, the interior is unique to the Cobalt SS, including SS-embroidered sport seats with suede-like UltraLux inserts, a specific gauge cluster, an A-pillar-mounted turbo boost gauge and a new shifter arrangement. Three interior color combinations are available: Ebony, Light Grey and Victory Red.Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category, offering cars and trucks priced from $9,995 to $83,175. Chevy delivers expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles. More information on Chevrolet can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

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Chevrolet Orlando Show Car in 2008


Auto Car | Chevrolet Orlando Show Car in 2008 | Chevrolet launched a new look at the paris auto show Chevrolet Orlando cuts a unique silhouette, replacing conventional monocab proportions with a more defined contrast between the hood and glass lines. some parts of the vehicle was also overhauled in order to show a more elegant appearance. the comfort of this vehicle design to meet the needs of families and those who need lots of seating capacity.



Orlando takes Chevrolet’s design into the multi-purpose vehicle segment. The front features the brand’s signature twin-port grille and the large, sweeping headlamp housings seen on the Cruze. It also incorporates a concave shoulder line that extends along the body into the wraparound tail lights, another design feature from the Cruze that will distinguish future-generation Chevrolet products.This distinctive look is complemented by the flared fender lines, defining a ’wheels-out/body-in’ stance that visually lowers the higher roof line. The ice-blue theme for instrument illumination is also used on the exterior of Orlando in the laser-etched surfacing of the headlamps, tail lights and full-length glass roof.Inside, Orlando features Chevrolet’s ’dual cockpit’ design theme, with grained, dark grey accents extending outwards either side of the center stack.



The cabin is designed to meet the demands of families and those who need plenty of seating capacity with infotainment options and navigation. Overhead, a storage compartment extends along the center of the roof, providing useful stowage space for rear passengers. Design details include a center stack recess to hold a personal device/MP3 player when it is connected to the USB or Aux ports. Further storage space is provided inside the floor console, the second row center arm-rest and under the floor in the rear.The raised roof enables a theater-style seating layout. It provides all occupants, particularly children, with an improved view inside and outside the vehicle, while enabling conversation between all those on board.



Adaptable Interior
A generous 2,760 mm wheelbase, 75 mm longer than that of the new Cruze sedan, and front and rear tracks 40 mm and 30 mm wider, provide Orlando with seating and cargo-carrying space that is among best-in-class for compact MPVs.It is a true seven-seater, with second and third row legroom of 950 mm and 753 mm, respectively. The reverse faces of these seat backs are covered in a tough, metal finish and can be folded completely flat for easy loading. A range of occupant and load-carrying configurations is provided by 60/40 second-row and 50/50 third-row split folding seating."We focused on giving Orlando a strong, robust appearance," says Designer Seungwoo Kim. "It draws on Chevrolet’s tradition for honest, simple design, while at the same time extending our new design language into the compact multi-purpose vehicle segment."



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7/12/11

AC Schnitzer BMW X6 Falcon in 2009


Auto Car | AC Schnitzer BMW X6 Falcon in 2009 | BMW present have made various remarks since his debut last year. Legendary German BMW tuning house AC Schnitzer has largely succeeded in making the best of rather strange design language of BMW X6 Falcon by AC Schnitzer X6 2009. kndaraan is also unique as for the design of a gold and black shades, making these vehicles become more and more elegant.



Falcons are becoming increasingly common in town. Now a particularly imposing variant of the agile predator is conquering the road valleys with its broad wings: the Falcon based on the X6 by AC Schnitzer. It follows the styling features of the X5 version of the same name, already successfully launched. Other identifying marks are the striking wing extensions of PU-RIM, a high quality plastic which is far more flexible and robust than for example GRP laminate or deep-drawn materials such as ABS. The dimensions of the X6 in the attractive lengthways format are 70 mm wider at the front axle and 80 mm wider at the rear. In other respects too the Falcon is perfectly adapted to its habitat. Instead of sweeping through the sky, it swept around the North Loop of the Nürburgring in numerous laps until the chassis developers and Engineering Director Manfred Wollgarten were totally satisfied with the setup of the new AC Schnitzer springs.



Now the X6 remains firmly on the ground even at speeds which a normal falcon only achieves in a nosedive. And of course, on every corner. Downforce instead of lift, was the motto in the design of the impressive plumage, styled by Chief Designer Michele Viandante. The aerodynamics package includes a front skirt with diagonal air inlets, and repositioned fog lamps. The submarining protection has been removed in favour of a dynamically contoured spoiler edge. The Falcon rear now wears a solid skirt with edge frame. In contrast to the original, all components are painted in body colour throughout, so that the body appears drawn further down and hence more dominant. Instead of the submarining protection also originally fitted here, AC Schnitzer has opted for a rear diffuser and completed the effect with a new rear spoiler.



While birds generally sing in high keys, the bass engine note of the Falcon is more suggestive of a big cat. The twin-flow exhaust system in AC Schnitzer Racing Design however has an excellent resonance section. A lot of noise about nothing? On the contrary: thanks to the Control Unit, AC Schnitzer takes the series diesel engines, already excellent as standard, of types 30d and 35d to 200 kW / 272 HP instead of 173 kW / 235 HP, and 228 kW / 310 HP instead of 210 kW / 286 HP respectively. Perfect handling with corresponding Look and Feel is achieved with the "EVO" 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel.Instead of the falconer's rings, the "legs" of the Falcon are decorated with the multipiece AC Schnitzer alloy wheels Type Vll. With black or silver paint and a dense sequence of spokes, the 22" rim perfectly complements the challenging appearance. The alternating spread angle of the web pairs gives a refined look. Decorated and equipped in this way, the AC Schnitzer Falcon really has no natural enemies out there.

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AC Schnitzer Mini Convertible in 2009


Auto Car | AC Schnitzer Mini Convertible in 2009 | MINI characteristics, in the interior of the central instrument is set between the driver and passengers. Accessories for the AC Schnitzer have been specially designed and features a sports silencer upgrade, interior, exterior, alloy wheels and sporty suspension. ian sehinggapara any interested persons to be pampered with the luxury of this vehicle.



The AC Schnitzer features a turbocharged 1.6 liter Inline-4 engine with exhaust systems and delivers an output power of 226 bhp.The sporty suspension components feature a suspension spring kit and adjustable suspension where the cars height can be lowered up to some extent depending upon the driving conditions. The car features 17-inch wheels and optional 18-inch wheels and these wheels consist of ventilated disc brakes.The exteriors consist of the newly designed steel silencer, alloy wheels and side mirrors. The interiors consist of aluminum foot rests, gear knobs, pedals, floor mats, handbrake, sporty steering wheel and leather seats.



With innovative developments, the Aachen-based tuning specialist creates driving pleasure and the perfect MINI LookWith its new Convertible (R57), MINI has now produced the next body variant of the cult car. The AC Schnitzer designers and engineers have already developed a range of special accessories for the new MINI. In keeping with the history of the MINI, the Aachen-based tuning specialists have concentrated on developments in the field of performance upgrades, sports rear silencer, sports suspension, alloy wheels, exterior components and interior details.



Under the small bonnet of the MINI Cooper S the 1.6 litre engine provides power of 175 HP. The AC Schnitzer performance upgrade energizes the MINI Cooper S to 153 kW/208 HP. Under the same conditions, the uprated export version of the Cooper S takes the standard power of 128 kW/175 HP to an impressive 166 kW/226 HP. At the same time, the AC Schnitzer limited slip differential in the MINI Cooper S and Special Model JCW (John Cooper Works) guarantees maximum driving pleasure with excellent ground adhesion.



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AC Schnitzer BMW ACS3 3.5d Nardo Record In 2009


Auto Car | AC Schnitzer BMW ACS3 3.5d Nardo Record In 2009 | modifications to the car that this is indeed a luxury for a driving priority to the company's website says that the ACS3 3.5d can be tuned to produce 310-hp total. Once a year in southern Italy, under the auspices of "CONTINENTAL AG" and in cooperation with the editor of "Auto Bild sportscars", the "creme de la cra · I 'tuners vehicles go head to head - this year at 18 and October 19, 2009.



The AC Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Coupé succeeded in breaking the world record from 2006 for the fastest road-legal diesel car by over 8.7 km/h.288.7 km/h was the figure on the display of the GPS speedometer system on the 13 km long high-speed circuit – which is in principle a giant oversized circle – after the fast lap of the AC Schnitzer ACS3 3.5d Coupé.After the records from 2006 with the TENSION as the fastest road-legal BMW, the world record still held by the GP3.10 GAS POWERED from 2007 for gas-powered vehicles, the ACS3 3.5d Coupé (based on the BMW 335d) has continued the success story.



Naturally the power upgrade which took the latest world record holder to success is part of the extensive AC Schnitzer special accessory range and available for all vehicles based on the 3.5d engine. It is TÃV-approved and available from BMW dealers.Another impressive performance in Nardò came from the AC Schnitzer ACS4 3.5 turbo (based on the BMW Z4 sdrive 35i). At 303.1 km/h, this was not a new world, but such a high speed is almost unheard of for a Roadster. The Z4 was also running with the commercial version of the AC Schnitzer performance upgrade for 3.5i engines. Quickly, as we found out.

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