Saab 9-5 produced by Saab of Sweden from 1997 to 2009.
Presented at the beginning (in 1997) in only three-volume saloon car, later (in 1999) was also proposed in the station wagon. In 2001 were slightly redesigned front and rear, and in 2006 received a restyling that has completely changed the front and the tail and the Interior.

In crash tests dell’EuroNCAP the 1998 model received 4 stars in the protection of adult passengers, while in 2003 it was awarded 5th

The last copy of sedan was released from the chains of Trollhättan assembly Thursday 2 July 2009

Engines

Anniversary Edition

2008 Audi S6 quattro Sedan

Fast four-doors have been around forever, but the Audi S6′s mix of people-friendly room, class-leading speed, all-weather traction and brand-name cachet has yet to be matched. Three generations of S6 have graced our shores to date, though their sporadic appearances and truncated lifespans sure bring new meaning to the term “limited edition.”

From the start, the S6′s mission has been to be an extra-special version of Audi’s already special A6 — an end usually achieved by means of more power, a sportier suspension and performance-biased wheels and brakes. The S6 has always been abundant with the luxury content expected of Audi, and its midsize dimensions make it one of the better Audis for seating multiple passengers. Just keep in mind that the S6 focuses on performance, and as such its ride quality is harder-edged than other Audi vehicles.

The Audi S6 is unique for skipping the evolutionary progress common to most cars, as its performance leaps by one league at a time. From a 227-horsepower five-cylinder in the first S6 to a 340-hp V8 in the next and finally to the 435-hp V10 of today, the S6 has been a reflection of Audi’s rapidly rising performance aspirations.

Current Audi S6

The current Audi S6 debuted for 2007, following the latest-generation A6 by two years. Audi has turned more serious than ever about the S6′s performance, this time setting up its all-wheel-drive system for a 60 percent rear-wheel bias and sourcing engines from none other than Lamborghini. While slightly revised and detuned, the fact that there’s now a 5.2-liter V10 with 435 hp under the S6′s hood means the list of cars it can burn in a race is plenty long.

Not included on that list, unfortunately, are its two primary competitors, the BMW M5 and the Mercedes E63. Because the S6′s only transmission is a six-speed automatic (with Tiptronic manual shifting), because it weighs hundreds of pounds more and because it’s the only one of the three under 500 hp, its performance ends up excellent in a class where awesome is the norm. Audi claims a 0-to-60-mph time in the low 5.0-second range, though in our testing we did no better than 5.7 seconds. Other problems include a nonlinear throttle response, a jarring ride quality and a feeling of heaviness from the front of the car in tight handling situations.

Yet, Audi’s entry proves nearly as fun to drive as the Teutonic titans. The V10 has a guttural growl, braking is stellar, handling is reasonably grippy and well-balanced, and while its power is less prodigious, AWD allows the S6 driver to exploit it in all seasons.

Looking past performance, the Audi S6 also has thankfully grippy leather-Alcantara seats to complement its interior, which is the most stylish among the Germans. As expected, the S6 comes loaded with features like xenon headlights, Audi’s Multi Media Interface (MMI), Bose Premium Sound, napa leather seats and full-length side curtain airbags. Among the options are navigation, a moonroof, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, adaptive cruise control, and iPod and satellite audio upgrades.

For the driver interested in a high-performance sport sedan that does everything well, the S6 won’t disapoint. Its all-wheel drive is certainly an advantage not to be overlooked and pricing is less than its main rivals’. Only those consumers who place the highest priority on performance are likely to find the Audi S6 lacking.

Past Audi S6 models

Born at a time when Audi’s model-naming system was in flux, the first-generation S6 officially came to life (and death) in 1995, though essentially the same car had been sold for a few years previous as the S4. By any name, the original Audi S6 was the wildest and perhaps weirdest version of Audi’s midsize sedan and wagon, with an eccentric turbocharged, 227-hp five-cylinder engine working through a manual transmission to drive all four wheels. While performance was decent for the day, this iteration of the S6 never made much of a mark on the history books.

The S6 found more respect, if not recognition, after returning (briefly) for the new millennium. Available only for 2002-2003, it was made far more American-friendly with a torquey 4.2-liter V8 whose 340 horses were made more accessible by a five-speed tiptronic automatic transmission. Oddly, this edition of S6 came as an Avant (Audi-speak for “station wagon”) only, which was partly responsible for its 2-ton curb weight.

Zero-to-60 mph acceleration was in the low 6.0-second range, and the car’s lowered and stiffened suspension and 17-inch wheels and tires made it a potent handler, with grip similar to that of the current S6. Though hard to find, a used second-generation Audi S6 wagon offers an intriguing blend of performance and utility.

Introduction

We will probably never go so far as to declare any model “the perfect sports cars.” There are always a few bones of contention, especially if the price is a factor. But if we had to choose a car to wear the mantle of perfection, the 2009 BMW 5-series would certainly be a candidate with good Vegas odds.

It is a premium sedan (and wagon) with an arguably just-right size, which looks good and is beautifully constructed. It is quiet and pleasant, but handles better than just about anything else with four doors, and its engines are potent, but completely refined. In other words, if you have money to spend, it’s hard to pass up to 5-Series.

The 5 undergoes no significant changes in 2009, although all-wheel models will have “xDrive” attached to their name / number. Otherwise, the 5 Series continues to consist of the 528i, 535i and 550i and 535i sports sedan for xDrive for the wagon. Of all these, the 535i is certainly our pick of the litter. The primary reason is BMW’s now-familiar twin-turbocharged inline-6, which fitted the 535i with a nearly perfect blend of seamless power and respectable fuel efficiency. The torque-rich engine pulling hard from low in the rev range, with no problems piling on the speed of aggregation on the road or embarrassing Camaro-wielding wannabes street breeds. In fact, the 535i is just 0.4 seconds slower from zero to 60 km / h than the V8-powered 550i, but it returns only 1 combined mpg less than the 528i, which has 70 fewer horses. In addition, this power plant weighs less than the 550i’s V8, and it makes the 535i feel better balanced and more responsive in the corners.

That said, all 5-Series model would be of value choices in medium-sized luxury sedan segment. It is certainly on the pricey side, and if it becomes more valuable per dollar is important, the Audi A6, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti M-series and even Hyundai Genesis is worth considering. Meanwhile, for about the same price as the 5, the stylish Jaguar XF and the prestigious Mercedes-Benz E-class to think about. But none of these are mentioned in the same sentence as “the perfect car” in their reviews. Although we probably never crown that particular master, the stellar 2009 BMW 5-Series is one of the few cars that make us wonder if we should.

Body style, trim levels, and Options

2009 BMW 5-Series is available in sedan and wagon body styles. Three engines are available in sedan, which correspond to the three trim levels (528i, 535i and 550i), with xDrive all-wheel drive available on the 528i and 535i sports sedan. Cart comes in the 535i xDrive trimester only.

The 528i comes standard with 17-inch wheels, a sunroof, automatic headlights and wipers, power front seats with driver memory and power headrests, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column cylinder, leather vinyl upholstery, automatic climate control, BMW Assist telematics, It Idriver electronics interface and a 10-speaker stereo system with CD player and an auxiliary input jack. The 535i adds adaptive xenon headlamps and lumbar support and 535i xDrive wagon adds a panoramic sunroof, fold-down rear seats and a power lift gate. The 550i adds parking assist, leather upholstery and automatic damping of mirrors.

Most of the features that are standard in top-level 5 Series models are optional on lower trim levels, as are many additional features. These include larger wheels, asset management, a lane departure warning system, front and rear parking assist, an infrared night vision display, active cruise control, shift work paddles for the automatic transmission, fold-down rear seats, rear sunshades, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel (package only), multicontour power seats, keyless ignition / entry, a navigation system, a head-up display (requiring navigation), satellite radio, HD radio, an iPod interface and a 13-speaker Logic7 surround-sound audio system. Sport package adds larger wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, active roll stabilization, multicontour seats, a sport steering wheel, and the 550i, an aerodynamic body kit.

Power Trains and Performance

BMW’s model names and Swept used to respond to each other, but no longer. The 528i comes with a 3.0-liter inline-6 that produces 230 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. The 535i will have a different 3.0-liter inline-6, this double-turbocharged pumping out 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. The 550i will have a 4.8-liter V8 good for 360 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque. The sports sedan is rear-wheel drive as standard, but the 528i and 535i sports sedan can be equipped with all-wheel drive. All three engines come standard with a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic is optional.

The situation is satisfactory, even at the bottom 528i, but for those who are interested in moving quickly, an upgrade to at least 535i is in order. We clocked a 535i with manual transmission at 5.8 seconds from zero to 60 mph. The 550i is still fleet, completing the same sprint in 5.4 seconds with the stick shift. Fuel economy is very good in the 528i (18 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined with the automatic) and almost the same in the 535i sedan (17/26/20 mpg), with only a minimal punishment if xDrive added. But the 535i xDrive wagon drops to 16/24/19 with automatic, and the 550 clocks at 15/23/18 mpg.

Security

Standard safety equipment includes stability control, anti-lock disc brakes, front-seat side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags. Rear-seat side airbags are optional. The available lane departure warning system alerts the driver via vibrations in the steering wheel when the car starts to spin out of its lane, and a night vision system warns of possible dangers from the regular Headlight range. Both Hill start assist and hill descent control is standard on AWD models.

In government crash tests, the 2009 BMW 5-Series earned only three out of five stars for driver protection in a frontal crash test, but it did receive a full five stars for front passenger protection and front and rear protection. In crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 5-Series achieved the highest score of “Good” in frontal-offset test. But the IIHS gave the second lowest rating of “Marginal” to hand security because of potential torso injury risk for front passengers.

Interior design and special features

2009-5-series boasts one of the most spacious and comfortable cabins in its class, especially when optioned with fantastic multicontour front seats that adjust in seemingly endless ways. Rear-seat head-and legroom are also satisfactory. In addition to accommodating cabin, the 14-cubic-foot trunk can hold a lot of things, and its opening is wide. The trailer has a maximum cargo volume of more than 58 Cubic.

The overall appearance of the interior is on the harsh side, although the materials quality is beyond criticism. The 5′s standard Idriver electronics interface is still unnecessarily complicated, especially for ordinary simple tasks as going from a stereo mode to another, and its screen terminals are responsible for the unsightly hump in the middle of the dashboard. The automatic transmission’s joystick-style gear selector is also in the Rube Goldberg page – an unnecessarily complicated and different way of doing a relatively simple thing.

Driving Impressions

2009 BMW 5-Series is a balanced machine that can handle aggressive driving on winding roads back just as easily as the shipments weekday commute on the crumbling Expressway. The 5′s adeptness at both ride comfort and handling performance borders on the fantastic. Steering equipment is as sublime, with perfect weight and an almost telepathic feel. Opting for the Sport Package nets a sport-tuned suspension, larger wheels and an active roll stabilization, which makes it possible for 5 to cope with tight corners as qualified as some pure sports cars.

Mitsubishi Lancer – Evolution VII sports cars from database. In order to continue to compete in WRC, Mitsubishi in 2001 was forced to follow the rules for WRC approval and not more than Group A. MMC decided to use the platform of the Lancer CEDIA, bigger than the previous year. This obviously caused an increase in weight and greater rigidity of the chassis.

The biggest change was, however, the adoption of an active center differential and a more effective limited slip differential, while all’anteriore was adopted a helical differential. The torque was increased again to reach the high value of 385 Nm, while the power was officially changed to 280 hp. The Evo VII was a true supercar eaters, especially in road conditions as favorable mountain roads or the so-called “all curves.” The Evo VII saw for the first time the introduction of a change in the automated version called GT – What was also characterized by several aesthetic changes, the most obvious of which was the adoption of a rear wing size much smaller than the GSR, and that will be also included in the Evo VIII 265 hp (the European version). The air outlet on the front hood was gone, and the front lights were slightly modified. The interior included a number of optional value, such as leather Recaro seats and the chrome door handles (standard), a different panel of the tools that allow even see the gear selected. The GT-A had also several sound-absorbing panels installed by Mitsubishi for greater acoustic comfort. The automatic transmission 5-speed gearbox, called the Mitsubishi sports cars from database “fuzzy logic” is adapted, according to the house, the style of leadership of the pilot , varying the uphill climb and the gears from time to time. It was possible to select the gears manually via paddles behind the steering wheel or the traditional lever. The power of this version was dropped, due to the dell’automatico of about 5 hp.

The engine was a BMW built in Brazil, with electronic injection and sixteen valves controlled by a single camshaft aspirated and supercharged version of a volumetric compressor. Powers were 90 horses (One), 115 horses (Cooper) and 163 horses for the sporty Cooper S, only arrived the following year. The starting price of the Mini was 14,551 euros and 16,051 euros under the One for One deluxe with air conditioning, radio, dashboard polished silver and standard fog lights.

In 2002 the range of enriched Mini One D, driven by a 4-cylinder common rail 1.4-liter Toyota home from 75 horses. In 2003 came the Mini Cabriolet with retractable roof canvas, versions De Luxe One, Cooper and Cooper S, with the same engines (except for the 1.4 diesel) and the same powers of the sedan. The following year came the elaborations John Cooper Works, which allowed him to raise the engine power of the Cooper and Cooper S (the latter up to 200 horses). This kit included a new block which increases the compression ratio, the reprogramming of the electronic engine management, a special air filter, and the replacement of the exhaust with a normal steel.

Ford designers and engineers did the best model for tuners companies because the Mustang is one of the most modified muscle sports cars today. One of the creations is ultomas Mustang AV-X10 ‘Dearborn Doll’, this time we get it modified by Ford Racing Performance.

TheP-51 Mustang  is one of the most famous airplanes of World War II, but also the inspiration for the Mustang AV-X10 ‘Dearborn Doll’. Among other curiosities, this new special edition is dedicated to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Gathering of Eagles.

In the Mustang AV-X10 ‘Dearborn Doll’, Ford has concentrated mainly on the colors, similar to the P-51, which gives it a more aggressive apariecia. The tires are also good features of 19 “.

It has a spoiler and a front similar to theMustang GT500, while the package also features Glass Roof. It also highlighted the airbrushing and the brand ‘AV-X10′ in the back, like an aircraft registration.

But Ford Racing Performance has not been in the aesthetic, as the Mustang AV-X10 ‘Dearborn Doll’ has a V8 4.6-liter modified to generate an output of 550 hp. It has implemented a package FR500S and the kit FRPP Handling Pack, which improves the dynamic qualities of the model.

2006 Panoz Esperante 2dr Convertible

Panoz is a small suburban Atlanta sports and racecar builder that caters to a select clientele of wealthy automotive enthusiasts for whom exclusivity and performance matter above all else. If you doubt Panoz’s commitment to this niche, consider that just last year it added a cup holder to its slinky hand-built cars for the first time. Meanwhile, its competition division, Panoz Motor Sports, has enjoyed success in such racing series as FIA, GT, Trans Am and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Panoz was founded in 1989 and put out its first car, the Roadster, a year later. Work on its current model, the Esperante, began in 1997, and it was launched in 2001. The rear-wheel-drive Esperante was designed to have the power and agility of an exotic sports car, but be practical and comfortable enough to be driven daily. A higher-performance GT version was subsequently added to the line, and a convertible GTLM model with a more powerful engine and more aggressive bumpers and side skirts was launched in 2004. A Trans Am racing version of the Esperante is also available.

Esperantes have flowing lines with a classic long hood and short rear deck. Aluminum body panels fit a modular aluminum chassis, with a hand-assembled Ford engine under the hood.

A flock of improvements were made for 2005, many in the name of more responsive handling and improved low-end power.

A new rear sub-frame, introduced last year on the GTLM, is now included on all Esperante versions. The company says it reduces mass while increasing stiffness and features racing-inspired suspension geometry. This translates into improved performance and less noise, vibration and harshness. The car rides on a fully independent double-wishbone suspension with gas-charged aluminum coil-over Dynamic Dampers and a one-inch tubular anti-roll bar.

For 2005, Panoz has tuned the all-aluminum 4.6-liter V8 engine in standard and GT versions to generate added torque at lower engine speeds (rpm). The motor now boasts 305 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 320 pound-feet of torque at 4,250 rpm. The GT and standard Esperante can be outfitted with either a Tremec five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. All of this hardware propels the Esperante to 62 mph in 5.1 seconds.

The GTLM (pictured at right) continues with its 420 hp, supercharged V8 mated to a six-speed manual gearbox revised to maximize low-end muscle. Panoz says this model can hit 62 mph in just 4.2 seconds and gallop through a quarter mile in a scant 12.8 seconds at 109.4 mph.

This year, the GTLM can be ordered with polished or painted 18-inch wheels, while the GT and standard Esperante can now be fitted with two additional wheel designs in 17- and 18-inch sizes, each with upgraded tires.

Also new for 2005 are wood, carbon-fiber or billet interior accent packages, as well as two new hues for the standard leather upholstery. Recaro power seats are now standard on GT and GTLM models and optional on the base Esperante ($990). They offer enhanced lumbar and side support and include seat heaters. Custom two-toned leather trim and stitching is available across the line, and two new sound systems from Blaupunkt are also offered.

Three new exterior colors were added to the Panoz palate for 2005, including Monterey Blue, Azure Blue Metallic and Titanium Metallic. Dark brown and blue convertible tops are newly optional on the GTLM.

To face the newMercedes S Class and Jaguar XJ, BMW will incorporate further improvements in the 2010 BMW Serie 7. First, will offer a turbodiesel variant, called the 740d.

This new version includes a driver aluminum inline six-cylinder, common rail with piezo injectors, variable valve timing and two differently sized turbochargers. This engine generates an output of 306 hp and 600 Nm of torque. You have TwinPower BMW Turbo technology, which enables it to offer an improvement in consumption of 6.9 liters per 100 kilometers and has CO2 emissions of 181 g / km.

2010 BMW Serie 7 model manages to 0 to 100 km / h in just 6.3 seconds while top speed can reach 250 km / h.

The M Sports Package is optional and will include an aerodynamic package, extra chrome detailing on the skirt front and rear, illuminated door sill, alloy wheels double-spoke 19”front and 20”at the rear and a BMW Dynamic Drive. Also this package is an optional package with Carbon Black metallic paint.

Inside, take sports seats with leather trim, M leather sport steering wheel with multifunction buttons and footrest M. On the roof, has an anthracite coating and aluminum details. The 760i will also have a roof lining in Alcantara anthracite and wood inserts.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Concept presents SEMA Motor Show in the Synergy Camaro concept, which anticipates a new exterior color Green Synergy production to be featured in a special edition Camaro  in the first half of 2010.

It also has a lot of new Camaro accessories that are offered through dealerships. These accessories will significantly improve the appearance of model performance, allowing demonstrate the customization possibilities available to the owners of a Camaro.

In the package, some tires are 21 “polished and finished with a black center, a package of skirts along the vehicle, Cyber Gray stripes rally at the hood, a rear spoiler and an input of high-performance air

Side skirts include a more pronounced lower rocker moldings, a piece of type style rear diffuser and a front wing. This, together with the rear wing and stripes on the hood, give the Camaro Concept Synergy a look truly amazing.

It also has a lot of new Camaro accessories that are offered through dealerships. These accessories will significantly improve the appearance of model performance, allowing demonstrate the customization possibilities available to the owners of a Camaro.

Both the tail, wings and stripes on the hood can be chosen in distitnos colors, to make the combination that you like, among which are available. For example, the stripes in the hood will be available in gray, black or white.

To complete the model, the designers included a height reduction kit for the suspension and Brembo brakes, as well as a combination inside with black jet and details in color seams Green Synergy.

Elegant as a sport cars coupe, I practice as an Avant, This is how it can be described the new 2010 Audi A5 Sportback in a nutshell. The model was unveiled yesterday during an event to unravel the centenary of the company. Model prices start at 33.650 euros.
After many pictures teasers and rumors, we finally have the data and the official photos of the five-door version of the Audi A5, featuring a design very similar to what we know in three-door.

The brand boasts rings combine the sportiness of a coupé with the comfort of a saloon and the practicality of an Avant, and the fact is that despite its design and low height (36 mm lower than an A4 Sedan ), the Sportback has a good trunk space with a more than acceptable in its class (480 liters that can be expanded to 980 with the seats folded down).

The sports line is accented, thanks to a longer wheelbase, wide track and four frameless doors. Its length is 4711 mm, a width of 1854 mm and a height of 1,391 mm.

Engine

The A5 Sportback will hit the market in September with an initial model line six engines, three diesel (TDI) and three petrol (FSI), all direct injection and optimized to meet European standards EU5 emissions. In mid-2010 was launched three new engines. All equipped standard with an energy recovery system capable of recovering energy in braking and deceleration phases and temporary storage in the battery.

The gas supply consists of two 2.0-liter TFSI engine with 180 and 211 hp and a 3.2 V6 FSI with 265 hp, which represents the top end of this first phase of launch. They incorporate a valve management system (Audi valvelift system), which increases performance while reducing fuel consumption.

Diesel engines, meanwhile, are represented by a 2.0 TDI with 170 hp and an average consumption of 5.2 liters (which contributes the Stop / Start system), a 190 hp 2.7 TDI and 3.0 TDI with 240 hp , which comes equipped with the S tronic gearbox. The most powerful diesel transfers its power to the quattro permanent four-wheel drive, like gasoline engines. The two most powerful engines can be combined with an optional sport differential with variable redevelopment of the driving force between the rear wheels, providing greater dynamism and safety.

The two front-wheel drive TDI, 2.0 TDI and 2.7 TDI and 2.0 TFSI (180 hp) benefit from another innovation from Audi: ESP stabilization system with electronic cross-lock on the front axle, which increases agility and avoid understeer.

The Audi A5 Sportback incorporates the Audi drive select system, which allows the driver to change at will the characteristics of fuel injection systems change in the S tronic seven-speed and direction servo speed-dependent Servotronic serial (from 190 hp). The system is combined with at least one of the three optional components: the sport differential, adaptive regulation of damping and dynamic steering with variable steering ratio.

Equipment

As expected in its class, even the basic version of the Audi A5 Sportback boasts a generous equipment. Includes light-alloy wheels of 17 inches, rear seat backrests folding, automatic climate control, a multifunction leather sports steering wheel and concert audio equipment with CD player and eight speakers.

The standard equipment is completed by the electromechanical parking brake, six airbags, pretensioners and force limiters belt system, brake energy recovery, fog lamps, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors and heated, four electric windows and a intelligent ignition key, which automatically stores data relevant to vehicle reviews.