Saturday, May 31, 2008
Corvettes 1953-2008 Video
This video is somehow alike the previous, Corvette Evolution Video. Here is a morph of Corvettes every 5 years, from 1953 to 2008.
Corvette Evolution Video
The Chevrolet Corvette is a has been manufactured by Chevrolet since 1953. Have a look through the history of an american icon.
1953 Corvette Classic Video Ad
I thought that 1984 Vette's was an old car video - but seems like I was not quite correct. This one is much older. Watch clips from GM advertising feature "Hall of Wonder" with Dave Garroway (1953).
1984 Chevrolet Corvette Video Ad
I found one pretty old video ad: GM's presentation Corvette video directed by Bob Abel
1965 Corvette Sting Ray Video
Keeping my word, I'm posting classic Corvette video in my blog.
Enjoy: 1965 Corvette Sting Ray
Enjoy: 1965 Corvette Sting Ray
Corvette 1984-96 C4 is One of Today's Best Performance-Car Values
Chevrolet's brawny plastic-bodied two-seater has long been a dream machine for countless enthusiasts. Today, that dream is more in reach than ever. The fourth generation or "C4" version of these cars are absolute steals on used-car lots.
These potent performers made their debut for 1984, replacing the soft, boulevardier 1968-82 "Shark" design. With vastly improved aerodynamics and extensive use of aluminium in its construction, the C4 was enormously more capable than its predecessor.
Throughout the C4's long production run, practically every model year brought significant improvements, including revised suspension, higher-quality interiors, and new electronic performance aids. Horsepower for 1984 was a somewhat tame 205, but it went up by 25 hp the next year and continued to steadily climb. A convertible was introduced for 1986, and the following year horsepower reached 240.
For 1990, the C4 got a redesigned dashboard, followed a year later with an exterior facelift that included more rounded front- and rear-fascia styling. For 1992, horsepower jumped to 300. From 1990 to 1995, Chevrolet offered the limited-production ZR-1, which was powered by a 375-405hp Lotus-designed V8. Output of the regular small-block-V8 C4 peaked in 1996, at an optional 330hp.
With strong V8 power and exceptional handling, any Corvette C4 is a tremendously potent machine, even against some of today's pricier new performance cars. Best of all, you can find loads of good C4s practically anywhere in the U.S. for less than $10,000.
When shopping for a C4, it's best to look for as late a model as you can, to take advantage of the many refinements the design received over the years. The most desirable cars are the 1992 and later ones. Besides having considerably more power, their softer styling is less 1980s "high-tech" and thus doesn't look as dated at this point.
Early C4 coupes (1984-91) show up by the truckload for less than eight grand, with a fair number of them listing for under $5000. But realistically, you should expect to pay $6000 or more for a decent one. Scrounge up at least another thousand or two on top of that if you have your heart set on a good 1992-96. As for ZR-1s, forget about 'em - they currently sell for about $25-$40k.
Convertibles command about a 30-percent premium over equivalent coupes, which basically puts the 1992-96 ragtops out of our $10k Budget-Speed cap. Earlier convertibles, however, are still within range.
So while the performance-car world is drooling over new C6s or shopping for used C5s, these cars' fine predecessor is going for clearance-sale prices. And that's great for you - a good used C4 can offer more thrills per dollar than most performance cars, making them well worth a look.
For more about affordable performance cars, along with drive-test articles on today's hottest sports cars, sport compacts, and muscle cars, go to http://www.autiv.com/
About the Author:
David Bellm is a seasoned test driver and automotive writer. His work has been featured in a wide variety of online and print publications.
Written by: David Bellm
These potent performers made their debut for 1984, replacing the soft, boulevardier 1968-82 "Shark" design. With vastly improved aerodynamics and extensive use of aluminium in its construction, the C4 was enormously more capable than its predecessor.
Throughout the C4's long production run, practically every model year brought significant improvements, including revised suspension, higher-quality interiors, and new electronic performance aids. Horsepower for 1984 was a somewhat tame 205, but it went up by 25 hp the next year and continued to steadily climb. A convertible was introduced for 1986, and the following year horsepower reached 240.
For 1990, the C4 got a redesigned dashboard, followed a year later with an exterior facelift that included more rounded front- and rear-fascia styling. For 1992, horsepower jumped to 300. From 1990 to 1995, Chevrolet offered the limited-production ZR-1, which was powered by a 375-405hp Lotus-designed V8. Output of the regular small-block-V8 C4 peaked in 1996, at an optional 330hp.
With strong V8 power and exceptional handling, any Corvette C4 is a tremendously potent machine, even against some of today's pricier new performance cars. Best of all, you can find loads of good C4s practically anywhere in the U.S. for less than $10,000.
When shopping for a C4, it's best to look for as late a model as you can, to take advantage of the many refinements the design received over the years. The most desirable cars are the 1992 and later ones. Besides having considerably more power, their softer styling is less 1980s "high-tech" and thus doesn't look as dated at this point.
Early C4 coupes (1984-91) show up by the truckload for less than eight grand, with a fair number of them listing for under $5000. But realistically, you should expect to pay $6000 or more for a decent one. Scrounge up at least another thousand or two on top of that if you have your heart set on a good 1992-96. As for ZR-1s, forget about 'em - they currently sell for about $25-$40k.
Convertibles command about a 30-percent premium over equivalent coupes, which basically puts the 1992-96 ragtops out of our $10k Budget-Speed cap. Earlier convertibles, however, are still within range.
So while the performance-car world is drooling over new C6s or shopping for used C5s, these cars' fine predecessor is going for clearance-sale prices. And that's great for you - a good used C4 can offer more thrills per dollar than most performance cars, making them well worth a look.
For more about affordable performance cars, along with drive-test articles on today's hottest sports cars, sport compacts, and muscle cars, go to http://www.autiv.com/
About the Author:
David Bellm is a seasoned test driver and automotive writer. His work has been featured in a wide variety of online and print publications.
Written by: David Bellm
Corvette vs. Ferrari
Modified C5 Corvette chases a Ferrari 360 down the highway, with a very aggressive engine
Corvette Crash Video
Be very attentive while driving. This Corvette crash video proves it. For no reason at all, at a certain point the driver of the Corvette looses control of the car and hits a tree. From the reaction the guys had at the end we think they will have some explaining to do.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Audi 2010 Engine Product Offensive Leaked
1 | 2 Although we have yet to reach the midpoint of the well known leaked Audi roll out schedule 2012 document, so far it's been right on target. And now, this latest leaked information sent to us from Audiblog.nl lists the upcoming engine/model schedule with the production start and market launch dates. Audiblog.nl tells us the information came from an Audi Poland spreadsheet document and it is from a reliable source, however, we have not confirmed the authenticity of the information. So, take it or leave it - this information is for your enjoyment. Compared to the 2012 roll out schedule linked above, there are a few surprises.
Audi A1
In addition to the current 1.4 TFSI engines, the A1 will also receive a new 63kW (86hp) entry level 1.2-liter TFSI which is most likely based on the 70hp 1.2-liter engine that was recently shown in the new SEAT Ibiza at the Madrid Motor Show last week.
Audi S4 (B8)
The sports version of the current generation A4 will see the 4.2-liter V8 from the B7 generation get dropped, and instead, return to its B5 roots with the all new 245kW (333hp) 3.0-liter V6 bi-turbo TFSI. Available in Avant form as well as sedan, the S4 will be available in 6-speed manual transmission or double-clutch 7-speed S-tronic.
Audi S5
The Audi S5 coupe will keep its 4.2-liter V8 for now, but starting in September 2010 the bi-turbo 3.0-liter TFSI V6 as seen in the S4 will replace it. Despite the horsepower reduction from the V8's 260kW (354hp) versus the V6's 245kW (333hp), it's possible the weight savings as well as lower center of gravity of the smaller engine compensates for the reduction in output.
Audi RS5
We've already seen the RS5 acknowledged in the 2012 roll out schedule, but this document gives us a bit more. Using the same 4.2-liter V8 in the current S5, the RS5 gets a massive 70kW (96hp) bump from 260kW (354hp) to 331kW (450hp). Such an increase suggests some turbo charging shenanigans are going on, as previously speculated, however, only the 7-speed dual-clutch S-tronic transmission will be available. The RS5 hits market in July 2010.
Audi A5/S5 Sportback
The A5 Sportback will be available with 1.8 TFSI to the 3.2FSI for the petrol and 2.0 TDI to the 3.0 TDI for diesels plus all of their variants in between. However, completely unmentioned by the 2012 roll out schedule, is an S5 Sportback which receives the new 3.0-liter bi-turbo TFSI in either 6-speed manual or S-tronic7. September 2010 is the launch date.
Audi A7 Sportback
We have heard of the all new A7 model in coupe and cabriolet form, but this leaked document brings to our eyes for the first time the A7 Sportback. With only petrol and diesel V6 engines available from June 2010, a new 8 speed automatic transmission will be introduced on the 3.0-liter TDI model which launches in November 2010.
Audi S7 Sportback
Here's the blockbuster. The S7 Sportback breaks cover in November 2010, but it does not receive the 3.0-liter bi-turbo TFSI engine found in the future S4 and S5 models. Instead this baby gets an all new 4.0-liter TFSI producing 290 kW (394hp) with S-tronic7.
Audi A8 (D4)
The next generation A8 hits the market six months earlier than stated by the 2012 roll out schedule. Same V8 engines are retained and new 8 speed automatic transmission is added.
Audi R8 Spyder
Hoping for a debut at this past Detroit Auto Show, the R8 Targa or Spyder was absent. Instead we saw the R8 V12 TDI Concept debut. However, according to this leaked document the 5.2-liter V10, which was recently spotted with it's engine in view, will be available in both Coupe and Spyder variants making 386 kW (525hp). The R8 coupe launches in June 2009 and the Spyder in March 2010, both with the R-tronic sequential gearbox.
Please note:
Due to formatting limitations, the 2010 Engine Product Offensive document has been split up into multiple pages. We also formated the spreadsheet into tables making it a little easier to read. Starting with the Audi A1, please continue to the following pages to view the rest of the 2010 product offensive information.
| A1 | 1,2TFSI | 63kW (86k) | MT5 | predn� | Marec 2010 | M�j 2010 |
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| 1,4TFSI | 90kW(122k) | MT5/ S-tr | predn� | December 09 | Marec 2010 |
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| 1,4TFSI | 125kW (170k) | S-tr | predn� | September 2010 | November 2010 |
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| 1,6TDI | 66kW(90k) | MT5 | predn� | December 09 | Marec 2010 |
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| 1,6TDI | 66kW (90k) | S-tr | predn� | Marec 2010 | M�j 2010 |
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| 2,0TDI | 105kW (143k) | MT6 | predn� | September 2010 | November 2010 |
Audi 2010 Engine Product Offensive Leaked
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| S4 Avant | 3,0TFSI | 245 kW(333k) | S-tronic/ MT6 | quattro | November 08 | Apr�l 09 | |||||||||||
| S4 | 3.0TFSI | 245kW (333k) | S-tronic 7 | quattro | November 08 | Marec 09 | |||||||||||
| S4 | 3.0TFSI | 245kW (333k) | MT6 | quattro | Febru�r 09 | Apr�l 09 | |||||||||||
| S5 coupe | 4,2 FSI | 260 kW (354k) | tipT | quattro | Marec 08 | M�j 08 | |||||||||||
| RS 5 | 4.2 FSI | 331 kW (450k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | M�j 2010 | J�l 2010 | |||||||||||
| S5 coupe | 3,0 TFSI | 245 kW (333k) | MT6/ S-tronic 7 | quattro | J�n 2010 | September 2010 | |||||||||||
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| 1.8 TFSI | 118 kW (160k) | MT6 | predn� | Apr�l 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
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| 1,8TFSI | 125 kW (160k) | multiT | predn� | September 09 | November 09 | |||||||||||
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| 2.0 TFSI | 132 kW (180k) | MT6/ multiT | predn� | J�n 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
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| 2,0 TFSI | 155 kW (211k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | J�n 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
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| 2,0 TFSI | 155 kW (211k) | MT6/ multiT | quattro/ predn� | September 09 | November 09 | |||||||||||
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| 2,0 TFSI | 155 kW (211k) | MT6 | predn� | August 09 | Okt�ber 09 | |||||||||||
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| 3,2 FSI | 195 kW (265k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Apr�l 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
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| 3,2 FSI | 195 kW (265k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | September 09 | November 09 | |||||||||||
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| 2.0 TDI DPF | 105 kW (143k) | multiT | predn� | Apr�l 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
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| 2.0 TDI DPF | 105 kW (143k) | MT6 | predn� | August 09 | Okt�ber 09 | |||||||||||
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| 2.0 TDI DPF | 125 kW (170k) | MT6 | predn� | J�n 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
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| 2.0 TDI DPF | 125 kW (170k) | MT6 | quattro | September 09 | November 09 | |||||||||||
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| 2.7 TDI DPF | 140 kW (190k) | MT6 | predn� | Apr�l 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
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| 2.7 TDI DPF | 140 kW (190k) | MutliT | predn� | August 09 | Okt�ber 09 | |||||||||||
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| 3.0 TDI DPF | 176 kW (240k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Apr�l 09 | September 09 | |||||||||||
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| 3.0 TDI DPF | 176 kW (240k) | MT6 | quattro | August 09 | Okt�ber 09 | |||||||||||
| S5 Sportback | 3,0 TFSI | 245 kW (333k) | MT6/ S-tronic 7 | quattro | J�n 2010 | September 2010 | |||||||||||
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| 2.8 FSI | 150 kW (204k) | S-tronic7/ multiT | quattro/ predn� | Febru�r 2010/ August 2010 | J�n 2010/ Okt�ber 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.0 TFSI | 220 kW (300k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Febru�r 2010 | J�n 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,7 TDI | 140 kW (190k) | multiT/ S tronic7 | predn�/ quattro | August 2010 | Okt�ber 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 3,0 TDi | 220 kW (300k) | Automat 8 | quattro | August 2010 | November 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 3,0 TDI | 176 kW (240k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | Febru�r 2010 | J�n 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| S7 Sportback | 4.0 TFSI | 290 kW (394k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | August 2010 | November 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.8FSI L verzia | 154 kW (210k) | multiT | pred | J�n 08 | September 08 | |||||||||||||||||||
| A8 D4 | 4,2 FSI | 274 kW (372k) | AT8 | quattro | Okt�ber 09 | December 09 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 4,2 TDI | 250 kW (340k) | AT8 | quattro | Okt�ber 09 | December 09 | |||||||||||||||||||
| R8 | 5.2FSI | 386 kW (525k) | MT6/ R-tronic | quattro | Febru�r 09 | J�n 09 | |||||||||||||||||||
| R8 Spyder | 5.2FSI | 386 kW (525k) | MT6/ R-tronic | quattro | November 09 | Marec 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
| R8 Spyder | 4.2FSI | 386 kW (525k) | MT6/ R-tronic | quattro | J�n 2010 | August 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,0 TFSI | 125 kW (170k) | MT6 | quattro | J�n 2010 | Okt�ber 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,0 TFSI | 147 kW (200k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | J�n 2010 | Okt�ber 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,0 TFSI | 125 kW (170k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | November 2010 | Janu�r 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,0 TDI | 125kW (170k) | S-tronic7 | quattro | J�n 2010 | Okt�ber 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,0 TDI | 103 kW (140k) | MT6 | quattro | November 2010 | Janu�r 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Q7 V12 | 6.0 TDI | 368 kW (500k) | AT6 | quattro | November 08 | Janu�r 09 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 3,6 FSI | 206 kW (280k) | MT6 | quattro | Koniec v�roby M�j 08 |
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