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Klassika. in Golf- class

BMW it enters into the Golf- class: the in autumn present year makes a debut khetchbek of the first series. Creating compact automobile, Bavarian designers remained accurate to classical layout. In the most saturated sector of European auto-market they will propose small, but designed in the spirit of stamp automobile to &.ndasyu; zadneprivodnyy, with bystrymi. by motors and by drayverskim chassis. In the construction will be widely used the knots and aggregates trewki. BMW the following generation (it it will appear less than in yr).

Base will become the 1,6- liter gasoline engine with a power of 115 hp to the step above it will arise the two-liter 150- strong motor of family Valvetronic. Two two-liter diesels will supplement the rule of engines with the power of 112 hp and 163 hp (112- strong modifications will obtain index 118d). Later to the scene will leave more serious automobiles with the six-cylinder motors, which can argue with such machines, as Audi S3 and VW Golf R32. version 116i v to base will be equipped with the five-stage mexaniko1., and remaining models to &.ndasyu; six-stage. For the additional payment for the buyers of two-liter modifications will propose the six-range avtomat..

On the preliminary estimations, on the European market edinicka. in the base performance will cost about 18 thousand Euro- &.ndasyu; approximately as VW Golf. After khetchbekom will follow the sleeping compartment and cabriolet.
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new Mercedes A -Class: preliminary information

v some foreign automobile publications into the medium appeared new information and the first semi-official photographs of the new generation of model Mercedes A -Class. Meanwhile it is worthwhile to recall that automobile itself is already actually ready, and its official of premier must take place on the auto-show in Paris of in autumn this year.

Judging by this photograph, published by publication Auto Motor und Sport, appearance new A -Class will actually change sufficiently strongly. Automobile, in the first place, will become somewhat larger, and in the second place, will obtain the more dynamic and swifter design of body. If from the front novelty is somewhat resemble to Mercedes C-class, then into the profile it will a little resemble Peugeot 307. Separate attention deserves the reverse inclination of the back rest of body, the imparting automobile swift form, and also the form of backing lamps.

Furthermore, it is known that new A -Class will obtain also three new Diesel engines with a power of 90 -, 110 -, and 130 horsepower, and the top- version of novelty will be equipped with the two-liter benzine turbine engine with a power of 170 of horsepower. Be completed these motors will be either six-stage mechanical KPP or new variable speed case.

It is possible to also note that the three-door version Mercedes A -Class of new generation will be positioned as the more sport modification, and five-door to &.ndasyu; as calmer automobile. This will be emphasized by some differences in the design of body and finishing of salon, and also by the assembly of one or other version or another.
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Ford Focus by C-max does not cause allergy

testing conducted the authoritative organization TUV, which establishes standards on the industrial and consumer goods.

The independent experts TUV confirmed the "presence in salon of the automobile of the exclusive materials, which decrease to the minimum the risk of the appearance of allergic reaction in man", reports the press- service of company Ford.

"allergy, until now, underestimate. This illness renders clout at the life of an enormous quantity of people of all ages ", &.mdasyu; said Vice President Ford of Europe on the development of new products the derrick Of k'yuzak.

Developers Ford Focus C-max it turned from use to the salon of the automobile of such materials as latex and nickel, which were capable of causing allergic reactions. Moreover, machine is equipped with the filter of pollen, which also passed the appropriate certification.

"entire future the automobiles of brand Ford will undergo tests for correspondence to the standards of organization TUV. For achievement of the correspondence to standards TUV, the materials of the salon of the already let out automobiles will undergo changes. This, of course, it will not occur in one moment, but we set before ourselves as a goal to dostich' the absence of allergens in the salons of all produced by company Ford automobiles ", to &.mdasyu; added the derrick Of k'yuzak.

On the assertions of representatives Ford Motor Co, expenditure for studies in this region in no way they will be reflected in the cost of automobiles.
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Germans select BMW

authoritative German automobile periodical "Auto motor und sport" it totaled of yearly competition the "best automobiles of year 2004". In this year of 150 thousand people, who participated in the interrogation, into 8 of 20 nominations they gave preference to automobiles BMW.

As the "best automobile of business- class" they recognized BMW shch-.seriyes. This machine appeared in sale of six months it ago and now gains the confident victory above such serious competitors as Mercedes e-klasse and Audi A6.

Leader in the segment of extra-roads builder he became BMW X5, after outdistancing VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne. Novelty, BMW X3 also proved to be in the number of favorites of competition, after occupying the fourth place.

MINI it gained victory immediately in two nominations: 40% of readers "Auto motor und sport" selected it among the representatives of small class, 58% of those interrogated recognized its as the best "foreigner" in the same category.

V remaining categories automobiles BMW also proved to be close to the victory.

V the segment of predstavitel'skikh limousines automobile BMW of "-.seriyes obtained bronze medal, after passing forward Audi A8 and Mercedes S- class.

In the "middle class" BMW e-.seriyes it went around its basic competitor - Mercedes C-klasse, and engaged itself honorable second place, after yielding to the leader of segment Audi A4.

Sport cabriolet BMW Z4 and sleeping compartment BMW of '-.seriyes were affirmed in their categories on the second third places respectively.
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SIX LITTROW and TWELVE CYLINDERS - NOT SO MUCH THE CHARACTERISTIC OF AUTOMOBILE, AS OWNER AUDI A8 L 6.0 quattro.

From the autumn of past year to automobile enthusiasts with the incomes above average is accessible very good automobile - Audi A8 L 4.2 quattro. V- descriptive "eight" with the power of 335 hp accelerates "eight" to 100 km/h only in 6,4 seconds. Maximum speed - it is certain, 250 km/h. Plus "extended" to the length of one-and-a-half palms luxurious "rear" salon. To remarkable in entire rest automobile one did not be sufficient only - motor with twelve cylinders and six-liter working volume.

It is necessary whether to indicate that the last characteristics more greatly relate to the ideology, than to the technology. Owner Audi 2000 A8 L hardly will participate in his machine in the competitions in dreg-reysingu. And the savings of 1,2 seconds with the start to "hundred" is necessary to it not in order "to be twitched from the light signal". "six liters, spilled on twelve containers", this of the specific kind standard, passage, if you want, the platinum map, which determines status of its owner. But the fact that the technical capabilities of automobile hardly will be begun to operate entirely, is not so important. Indeed one of the standards of wealth - this is the latitude of the possibilities, for demonstration of which it is not completely compulsory to publicly get down in the casino the sum, compared with the annual budget of any of regional center.

NAME OF USER. In the correctness of a similar imperative, to Russian journalists, invited to the presentation of the new flag officer Audi, they also granted the possibility to be convinced. Moscow during this day was covered terrible snowfall. And therefore, having late arrived flying into Vienna, we, certainly, was late to the aircraft to Salzburg. In principle, 260 km it was possible to pass, also, on the bus; however, concern Audi AG considered it necessary to charter business- jet. It is more accurate, two - Russia left in the third place in the world according to the number of those stocked up Audi A8, and therefore our press- delegation was twice more representative than, for example, American. Winged limousines flew so far to Salzburg less than after half-hour. The price of this flight was compared with price Audi A6 y..8T Quattro in grow prettier assembly.

Generally, the theme of aviation proved to be close to the organizers of measure. As place for the static presentation they selected the glass capsule of club Red Bull in the Salzburg airport, where the new machines stood not only in the environment of ancestors - limousines Horch and the racing Auto Union. The models of the small aviation of the most different times next sparkled by silvery fuselages. In comparison with the 4,2- liter version the limousine it is also noticeable of priosanilsya. If the twelve-cylinder version of the previous "eight" outwardly differed in terms of silvery gaps on the radiator lattice, then nowadays accents decided to arrange more radically. Entire "gril'" is now concluded in the chrome-plated trapezoid. By the way, this geometric figure they selected as the unique symbol of model - similar "trapezoid" we will reveal on the plastic, which covers eyrbeg inside the steering wheel, the terminals of exhaust pipes also trapeziform... When I noted that the trapezoid has long since begun to be associated bearing the trademark Honda, the representative of designer group with the disturbance brought me to the "silver cigar" - it occurs, in the monocoques, on which it chased v Boundary- with Tatsio Of nuvolari, radiator lattice was precisely this form.

INTRODUCE PASSWORD. From other ekster'ernykh innovations it is must, certainly, to note new head light. Audi A8 L 6,0 quattro it became the first automobile in the world, where the adaptive headlights are combined with the light-emitting diode dimensional fires. "asterisks", each of which consists of five bright light-emitting diodes, fulfill designer function - in the twilights six-liter "eight" you will entangle not with one another automobile.

Main difference in the automobile - certainly, under the cowling. When I did ask, the same this W12, with which 4 already it encountered three ago on the previous long "eight" even two ago on VW Phaeton, came turn to be agitated to specialist, who was being occupied by "production and adaptation" of motor. "in comparison with the predecessor present W12 added excess 30 hp and 20 nm of the maximum torque!" Of course otherwise and be it could not, necessary were entire KB something three years to be occupied. However, retunings did not too strongly affect the construction of motor, this masterpiece hardly can be substantially modified.

One additional theme, which no longer first yr develops Audi, this is aluminum. Body and chassis Audi A8 L 6.0 quattro are made from this light metal, the block of engine - from the alloy of aluminum and magnesium. As a result the automobile of segment "F" c by the elongated base and by 12- drum engine weighs only 1995 kg, and one horsepower "conveys" 4,4 kg of mass - index, similar to the characteristics of serious sport machines.

RATE OF CONNECTION. Accurately the same sensations were in the business- jet before it rocketed into the sky! Acceleration in six-liter "eight" is powerful, but to the surprise is flat. Is not without reason into the "firm" technical characteristics carry ouied this index, as "acceleration to 80 km/h". It, by the way, composes only of 3,8 seconds. 95 percent of the maximum torque are accessible in interval of 2300 - 5300 r/min, so that the power reserve under the pedal is sufficient with any speed. Especially this is noticeable with the outstrippings with a velocity of 80-90 km/h. You press on the pedal, and engine answers instantly - not by jerk, but by the amazingly comfortable collection of revolutions and by smooth acceleration. Specifically, because of the absence of these jerks, if we do not look at the speedometer, even it does not believe that after literally several seconds automobile already mchitsya 140 - 150 km/h.

Six-stage tiptronic with the lobes of switching on the steering column - the same as on Audi R8, that conquered in le mane - make it possible to experiment, will come out to be switched better than the "automaton". It was obtained not always. For the serious jerk, for example, it is necessary three times to strike the lobe in order to be switched from the sixth transfer to third. In regime Sport of transfer they rise with the noticeable delay, but the sixth is not begun to operate generally. And if in the usual regime for the discharge of gas revolutions fall and automobile noticeably impedes by engine, then here even with the tempered pedal the pointer of tachometer "sticks" to the mark 4000 r/min in order if necessary to with lightning speed return to the dynamic manner of ride.

It is necessary to say that with this "dynamic ride itself" the rear passenger feels himself not that in order to very. Since even the highest degree of comfort four levels of tuning suspension cannot abolish the laws of physics. Yes, Audi A8 L does not bow in the turnings; yes, accelerations and braking pass amazingly smoothly, but if chauffeur squeezes out of the engine and the suspension the maximum of their possibilities, and you will go far from on an empty stomach, then it is necessary either to train vestibular apparatus or to chase this driver. It is possible, of course, to be distracted. To look to themselves in the mirror, which is removed from the ceiling, true, the angle of its "tilting" designers did not count - was visible only top. Or to look TV, although the placement of monitors into the head rests of front seats, in my view, not the best motion: they cannot be turned; therefore they refine, furthermore, on the light signals all neighbors in the course, that precisely you look. Still from behind there is the button, which makes it possible to move aside further front passenger armchair, although place so is sufficient in order to sit, after throwing far away foot to the foot. Well and, certainly, massage. Before this case all sedans of predstavitel'skogo class with the elongated base struck me with the fact that the local massage rollers and gel pillows roll- were inflated exclusively in the front armchairs, where regarding must be located hired chauffeur and other service personnel.

REMAINDER ACCORDING TO THE CALCULATION. In the Russian dealers Audi A8 L 6.0 quattro it will appear at the end of March - beginning of April; however, "to be written down" it is possible even now. With the acquisition of automobile under the order the delivery times must not exceed two or three months. It is interesting that the dollar price of limousine is determined with an accuracy to "to 2000 peyechki" - base assembly will cost $163 642. Probably, because the buyers of similar machines better than others know how to count money.

Without the turbine it is screw

following A8 L six-liter motor will obtain and "eight" in the customary for us short body. In comparison with the dlinnobaznoy version this "athlete" not is only shorter by 130 mm and on 35 kg more easily, in "box" here another number of main drive, which makes it possible in the large scale to use possibilities of 450- strong engine. To "hundred" Audi A8 6.0 quattro starts in 5,1 seconds, after only 16,9 seconds the pointer of speedometer will go off scale for the mark 200 km/h, and in order to drive away to the maximum of 250 km/h, it will be required less half a minute. It is visual from the "passenger" version automobile, besides the overall sizes, will distinguish the absence of lordly excesses in the tail end of the salon, and also 19- one inch wheel disks. Calculate automobile is possible will be also to the rumor: for Audi A8 6.0 quattro is provided on- sport the disposed exhaust system, which publishes powerful low roar even with the high engine revolutions. The same system exists in dlinnobaznoy version, but by it more greatly it adhered to frighten passer-by and neighbors along the transport flow by "blinker" and by siren -kr4kalko1. In Russia korotkobaznaya "eight" W12 must appear to the summer of present year. Price of the automobile is not thus far determined.

TEXT DMITRIY GRONSKIY, THE PHOTOS OF THE AUTHOR and AUDI AG

AUDI A8 L 6.0 QUATTRO

engine benzine, W12

working volume (cu. cm) 5998

power (hp with r/min) 450 with 6200

moments (nm with r/min) 5800 with 4000 - 4700

drives constant are complete

gearbox 6- stepped tiptronic

Dlina/shirina/vysota (mm) 5192/1894/1455

the wheel base (mm) 3074

clearances (mm) 95-145

mass the equipped (kg) 1995

maximum speed (km/h) 250

accelerations to 100 km/h of (s) 5,2

consumption of fuel (gorod/shosse, l/y00 km) 20,5/9,9

price in Moscow $163 thousand.
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Ford developed sport van

company Ford it announced interesting experimental novelty to &.ndasyu; so-called "charged" by peddling furgonchik, which according to its dynamic characteristics does not be inferior to many sport models. For the basis for this automobile they took Ford Transit Connect, which after modifications obtained name Transit Connect X- press.

Power unit, and this is the two-liter turbine engine with a power of 215 of horsepower, they borrowed from the most rapid Ford Focus in version RS. with this motor of furgonchik it can be accelerated from zero to hundred kilometers an hour in seven seconds, and to reach the maximum speed into 210 kilometers an hour. In this case, according to the developers, Ford Transit Connect X- press is governed and impedes as present sport automobile, because of the seriously finished suspension and the brake system.

Other differences in the "super-van" be in other a little plastic underweight of body, special painting with two dark strips throughout entire body, and also in the presence of the 18- one inch wheel disks OZ with the sport casings. Let us note also the fact that the wheel base of van they enlarged by 7 centimeters, for giving to it the larger stability in the turning and for compensating the highly located center of gravity.

Inside van Ford appeared the body of safety, and also the new sport seats and the new control elements of automobile, also executed in the sport style.

Series production of this automobile is not planned.
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