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Mazda puts on a new sporty special edition of its flagship roadster: Limited to 200 units of MX-5 "Senshu" is exclusively as a convertible coupe with electrically retractable folding roof at the end of June

2013 mazda mx-5

The special model with 118 kW / 160 hp 2.0-liter petrol engine is based on the sport-line equipment, which already has a six-speed manual transmission, Bilstein sports suspension with specially designed components, sport aluminum pedals, xenon headlights, automatic climate control, cruise control and Bluetooth handsfree with voice and and a Bose sound system with six-disc CD changer and seven speakers available.
The Mazda mx-5 Senshu also offers dark alloy wheels with 205/45 R 17 tires, a "racing stripe" Seitenfolierung, a black rear diffuser, sport exhaust tailpipes and a black bezel of the front grille. Inside, a light gray leather interior with embossed five-stage seat heating for driver and front passenger ambience. Mazda offers as an accessory option package consisting of the fun out of an iPod and USB adapter and an Eibach lowering kit, with which the vehicle is lowered by 30 millimeters. The special model is available in three exterior colors Brilliant Black Metallic and Tornadoraot metallic white.
The name means in Japanese Senshu something like "player" and was placed in a cooperation with the TV channel "DMAX" on Facebook to vote. 49 percent of the 9600 participants voted for this designation. For additional election were the names of "Arashi" and "Migoto". Among all participants, giving away three wildcards for the Mazda "Zoom-Zoom Xperience 2012" end of June at the Hockenheimring. There you can enjoy the winner of the Mazda MX-5 and other models from the Japanese manufacturer with professional instruction racing atmosphere.

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• Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 2013

•     Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet - 3.4-litre boxer engine with 350 hp (257 kW); rear-wheel drive, seven-speed manual transmission, optional seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK); acceleration zero - 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, with PDK in 4.8 seconds (4.6 seconds with Sport Chrono Package); top speed 286 km/h, with PDK 284 km/h; fuel consumption (NEDC) 9.2 l/100 km, CO2 217 g/km; with PDK 8.4 l/100 km CO2 198 g/km.
•     Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet - 3.8-litre boxer engine with 400 hp (294 kW); rear-wheel drive, seven-speed manual transmission, optional seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK); acceleration zero - 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, with PDK in 4.5 seconds (4.3 seconds with Sport Chrono Package); top speed 301 km/h, with PDK 299 km/h; fuel consumption (NEDC) 9.7 l/100 km, CO2 229 g/km; with PDK 8.9 l/100 km CO2 210 g/km.

Sports exhaust system with a new function
The Porsche engineers developed a completely new sports exhaust system as an option for the new 911 Carrera models. For the first time, it not only de-throttles exhaust gas routing at the push of a button but links both exhaust manifolds as well. This function is possible because of an additional flap-controlled exit from each of the two front silencers. Both exits are merged into a joint exhaust duct, the two tailpipes of which are located adja cent to the exits of the rear silencers. In this way, the sports exhaust system button may be used to pair an even more robust sound of the flat-six engine with optimum performance. The result is a sound which is emotionally even more appealing. For optical differentiation, the sports exhaust system comes with two double tailpipes with their very own design. The sports exhaust system is operated by a separate switch in the centre console.

Sportier, more comfortable suspension
The complete redesign of the suspension has a knock-on effect on the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolets sportiness and comfort as well. In both models, the 100 millimetres longer wheelbase ensures significantly greater driving stability at high speed. The wider front track width, 46 millimetres for the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 52 millimetres for the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, further improves driving stability and agility when cornering. In addition - depending on model featured as standard or as an optional extra - the enhanced Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), the new Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, the completely revamped electro-mechanical power steering, Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), the modified braking system and new wheels and tyres ensure driving performance of the highest order.

The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolets can count on a top notch chassis. The wheel suspension components are of aluminium, which ensures low unsprung weight. The redesigned front axle is lighter and the front axle cross member is also optimised for stiffness. The new struts are more compact than those of the previous model, making them stiffer and more precise in maintaining the camber. To improve the driving characteristics, the new design also enhances the anti-dive performance, reducing the dipping of the front end of the car under heavy braking as well as braking distance. The rear axle as well is a completely new design with stability and precision significantly improved compared with the already very good predecessor generation. The multi-link design features a larger supporting base, thereby achieving optimal camber and toe-in stiffness.

Electro-mechanical steering with Porsches trademark precision and feedback
The new 911 Carrera generation sees Porsches first use of electro-mechanical power steering, which is vastly superior to every other system on the market in terms of its efficiency and precision. The fundamental advantage compared with hydraulic power steering is the reduction in fuel consumption by at least 0.1 l/100 km. Additional new functions further enhance comfort and safety. Specific feedback is passed to the driver through the steering wheel and negative or unnecessary influences are filtered out.

Even at low speeds, active self-alignment of the steering ensures that the steering wheel is automatically returned to the straight-ahead position. When braking on road surfaces with different levels of grip, the steering wheel initiates a steering impulse in the required direction, making it easier for the driver to stabilise the vehicle and keep it in the desired lane. Power Steering Plus, available as an option, makes for additional comfort, facilitating manoeuvring at speeds below 50 km/h, for example, by providing greater power assistance.

The position of the steering wheel is manually adjustable both axially and vertically. In conjunction with the all-electric sports seat or adaptive sports seat plus, the steering column is electrically adjustable and integrated with the Memory Package, available as an option.

Faster and safer cornering: Porsche Torque Vectoring
In the new 911, Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) ensures yet greater agility, featured as standard in the open-top 911 Carrera S and available as an optional extra for the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. The system is available in two versions: the PTV version with mechanical differential lock when twinned with manual transmission and in PDK vehicles as PTV Plus with electronically controlled, fully variable differential lock.

In a nutshell, PTV/PTV Plus improves the vehicles steering behaviour and precision by means of precisely modulated braking interventions on the inside rear wheel when being driven in a highly dynamic style. PTV/PTV Plus offers significant benefits, especially when entering a corner. A braking force is selectively applied to the inside rear wheel as the steering manoeuvre is begun. This imparts a greater drive torque to the outside rear wheel compared with the inside wheel. This differential torque causes the vehicle to experience a yaw moment, which provides additional assistance when turning the steering wheel. The result is significantly greater agility with improved steering behaviour.

Option: Sport Chrono Package accentuates all sporty 911 characteristics
All new 911 Carrera models feature a Sport button as standard. It enables the driver to choose between more comfortable or fuel-efficient tuning and a sportier setup. The optional Sport Chrono Package with additional Sport Plus button makes for an even wider spread between a sporty setup and driving comfort in everyday use. In addition to refining all the relevant systems and functions for maximum performance, for the first time the Sport Chrono Package features controlled, dynamic engine mounts. The magneto-rheolo gical engine mounts have been enhanced based on the technology introduced in the 911 GT3 and optimised for the new 911 Carrera.

The dynamic engine mounts thus ideally complement the tried and tested functions that the optional Sport Chrono package offers. For example, the Launch Control featured in conjunction with the PDK assists the optimum starting acceleration with the Sport button activated. This shaves 0.2 seconds off the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. The Sport Plus button also activates the PDK "racing circuit" gear change strategy with faster response times and optimal shift points for maximum acceleration and performance.

With the Sport Plus button activated, the PSM intervenes later both with the manual gearbox and with the PDK so as to achieve greater agility and driving dynamics. The optional PASM, PTV Plus, PDCC and - as described - the dynamic engine mounts switch to sport mode for a tauter and sportier damping and chassis setting. This is complemented by additional functions, which are also activated by the Sport button, featured as standard: the accelerator pedal characteristic curve is modified for more direct responsiveness and the auto start/stop and coasting functions are deactivated. The Sound Symposer and optional sports exhaust system are also activated and the optional Porsche Dynamic Light System conditioned for faster responses. The Sport Chrono package contains an analog and digital stopwatch; the optional PCM contains an additional performance display with memory function.

Top performance courtesy of Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
A critical contribution to the impressive performance enhancement of the new 911 generation is made by Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) - available as an option for the 911 Carrera S. Equipped with this system, the open-top model as well achieves a new level in terms of lateral acceleration and handling. The vehicles lateral inclination, for example when entering a bend, when cornering and changing lanes at speed is almost completely offset by the variable stabiliser system up to the maximum lateral acceleration. Because of the reduced roll angles, the tyres are always in the optimal position relative to the road surface and are able to transmit higher lateral forces. This increases maximum cornering speeds. The system also affords even more direct steering feedback and greater steering precision. The intelligent control of the PDCC system is also able to exercise individual control over the hydraulic actuators, depending on the driving situation, influencing self-stee ring behaviour in the process and consequently improving vehicle stabilisation.

Superior brake system with extended functionality
To bring the braking performance into line with the increased performance, all 911 Carrera models are equipped with a newly-developed and more efficient 8-/9-inch tandem brake booster. The open-top 911 Carrera features an optimised braking system with weight-reduced brake discs. Front-mounted, six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed-calliper brakes and 340 millimetre diameter disc brakes (ten millimetres more compared with the predecessor model) are fitted on the 400 hp 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. Rear axle braking power in all models is provided by four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed-calliper brakes and 330 millimetre diameter brake discs. The brake callipers have undergone yet further development and exhibit even greater stiffness.

There is now no longer a handbrake lever on the open-top 911s as well. The brake function is provided by an electrically activated parking brake, conveniently operated by a button to the left of and below the steering wheel. This allows the electric parking brake to be activated manually then deactivated by depressing the footbrake. It automatically releases, even after having been manually activated, if movement of the accelerator pedal indicates the desire to move off again.

For the first time, the new 911 Carrera family offers an adaptive brake light. This involves the brake lights flashing at high deceleration rates or in the event of emergency braking as a warning to following traffic. This system operates at speeds in excess of 70 km/h.

Optional PCCB ceramic brake
Moreover, the new 911 Carrera models are available with the tried and tested Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) with ceramic disc brakes and new six-piston monobloc fixed callipers on the front axle as an option. Compared with a brake system with steel brake discs of comparable design and dimensions, the PCCB offers the familiar advantages such as faster responsiveness on a dry road surface, very high fading stability thanks to constant frictional values and an approximately 50 per cent weight saving compared to comparable grey cast iron discs. As with the predecessor models, the PCCBs brake callipers are coloured yellow, providing a very strong visual point of differentiation from the production brake systems.

Larger wheels and tyres: lightweight design and smooth running for greater efficiency

Lightweight design considerations also played a decisive role in developing the family of wheels. This is why it is manufactured using the weight-saving flow-forming process. In addition to lower fuel consumption, lighter wheels also mean a reduction of unsprung masses and thus a more comfortable ride. The open top 911 Carrera now runs as standard on 19-inch, instead of 18-inch, wheels with 20 mm wider rear wheels. The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet boasts 20-inch wheels. The tyre manufacturers collaborated with Porsche on a new product generation, yielding further improvements in performance, comfort, rolling resistance, handling and braking distance as well as weight. The up to seven per cent reduction in rolling resistance compared with earlier tyres makes a major contribution to reducing fuel consumption.

As with the predecessor models, so too the new open-top 911 Carreras are fitted as standard with a space-saving tyre puncture system comprising a tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor. Tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) continues to be available as an option, individually monitoring the air pressure of all four tyres at all times.

Refined ambiance with numerous individualisation options
The open-top 911 Carrera models interior equipment largely follows the interior concept of the Coupé. As before, a central design element is the centre console rising up to the front. It ensures improved ergonomics by closer integration of driver and front passenger. The new operating concept makes controlling the vehicles central functions uncomplicated and intuitive. The new Cabriolets also offer greater comfort in the rear. For example, the shorter installation length of the new roll-over protection system creates more legroom compared with the predecessor model. Unlike the new 911 Carrera Coupé, the rear side windows can be electrically lowered and the rear ParkAssist is featured as standard.

The dashboard is classically laid out. The 911s trademark five round instruments provide all the important information about the vehicles operating state. The new 4.8-inch, highresolution, TFT colour screen in the instrument cluster to the right of the central rev counter contains extensive configurable display options for vehicle status, audio, telephone, navigation, map display, on-board computer and tyre pressure monitoring. Twinned with the optional Sport Chrono Package, a so-called G-Force display for showing longitudinal and lateral acceleration can be accessed on the multi-function screen. Vehicles with manual transmission also feature a shift assistant display for performance-optimised driving. The driving light assistant featured as standard automatically switches from daytime running lights to dipped beam as dusk falls and, for example, when traversing tunnels.

Sports seat system with greater range of adjustment as standard
The Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolets interior is rounded off by the sports seat system, featured as standard, with electrically adjustable backrest angle and height. Over and above the standard seat functionality, the optional sports seats with fully-electrical 14-way adjustment offer electrically-powered fore and aft adjustment, seat cushion angle, seat cushion height adjustment and four-way lumbar adjustment. The 18-way Adaptive Sports Seats Plus and prominent seat bolsters, also available as an option, feature additional adjustment of the seat cushion and seat back bolsters for optimal side support in any driving situation. Both versions include the Memory Package and electrical steering column adjustment. In conjunction with optional heated seats, seat ventilation is available for all sports seat versions.

Climate control with active carbon filter and air quality sensor
If driving with the top down does not offer the desired climate, Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet passengers can enjoy the comfort of two-zone automatic climate control featured as standard. An active carbon filter featured as standard cleans the fresh air of particles and pollen, preventing them from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system. Smells are absorbed. The automatic climate control also features an air quality sensor. This sensor provides inputs for the automatic air recirculation control unit, which in the event of poor air quality automatically switches from external ventilation to air recirculation.

Sound Package Plus with new loudspeakers as standard
The CDR-31 audio system, featured as standard, combined with the Sound Package Plus, comprising nine loudspeakers, provides acoustic information and entertainment. The main feature of the new audio system generation is a seven inch TFT touchscreen display. With the exception of volume control, all the CDR-31s functions can be selected by touching the colour screen. But virtually all the functions can also be operated by means of the con ventional right-hand turn and press controller, depending on the individual users preference. The universal audio interface featured as standard offers the facility for connecting an external audio source via the AUX interface.

Options: Top-quality Burmester® and BOSE® sound systems
Porsche has teamed up with Burmester® to develop a special system for the 911 Carrera as the top-of-the-range sound system offering. The experience of the prize-winning systems in the Panamera and Cayenne has been harnessed to achieve total output and sound quality unprecedented in the sports car segment. The system comprises twelve individually controllable loudspeakers, including an active so-called subwoofer built into the bodyshell with 140 millimetre speaker diameter and integrated 300 watt Class D output stage; complemented by 12 amplifier channels with a total output of more than 800 watts.

The BOSE® Surround Sound System continues to be offered as an option. It also features twelve loudspeakers, including a 100 watt active subwoofer built into the bodyshell with Class D output stage and 130 millimetre speaker diameter as well as eight amplifier channels, ensuring an impressive aural experience. This delivers an overall output of 445 watts.

Patented subwoofer concept: Small weight, big effect
The highlight of the optional BOSE® and Burmester® sound systems is the patented bodyshell subwoofer solution. This development supersedes the previously separate subwoofer boxes and uses the body structures of the body-in-white cowl frame. This solution saves four or five kilograms of system weight, reduces the required installation space while at the same time enhancing bass performance. As a result of the symmetrical configuration of the cowl frame relative to the direction of travel and associated sound emitting openings, the driver and front passenger experience a very even bass distribution within the vehicle cabin with only one loudspeaker chassis. The design of the bodyshell subwoofer has been deliberately chosen so as to yield an optimal bass sound in conjunction with the door woofers.

As an optional extra: Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) with extended functionality

The Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) ensures even better night-time illumination of the road ahead. It features dynamic cornering lights and the speed-dependent driving light control, which adjusts the light cone and light intensity for improved visibility as a function of the driving speed. The dynamic cornering lights are activated at a speed of approximately four km/h. The light control system swivels the main headlights by up to 15 degrees into the corner depending on the steering angle and driving speed. The effect in conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono Package is an even faster adjustment of the dynamic cornering lights to the drivers steering manoeuvres. The dynamic cornering lights remain active even with high beam switched on, thus improving visibility.

An adverse weather light is also featured which is switched on when the rear fog light is activated. It reduces dazzle in adverse weather conditions, such as thick fog, by swivelling the left-hand headlight outwards by eight degrees and setting a horizontal light distribution. The headlights power is also reduced to 33 watts and the dynamic cornering lights are deactivated.

Option: ParkAssist front and rear with TopView
In addition to the rear ParkAssist with acoustic distance warning featured as standard, front and rear ParkAssist with TopView is also available as an option on the open top 911 Carrera models. In addition to an acoustic warning, TopView features an optical display of the distance to the front and rear of the vehicle by means of a colour representation of the immediate vicinity showing a top view of the vehicle outline in the centre of the screen.

Keyless motoring: Porsche Entry & Drive
The optional Porsche Entry & Drive System enables the doors and luggage compartment to be locked and unlocked and the vehicle started conveniently and without a key. As soon as the driver touches the door handle, Porsche Entry & Drive requests an access code, which is stored in the key. If the code is correct, the door is unlocked. In the same way, the luggage compartment lid is unlocked when approaching the front end, allowing it to be opened. The vehicle is started and the engine switched off by means of the control unit in the electric ignition switch. The act of locking requires one of the door handle locking buttons or key locking button to be pressed. When locking, the key must be located outside the vehicle in the reception area, otherwise the doors cannot be locked.

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Walking up to the 2013 Ford Focus ST your eyes are bombarded with a wide bass mouth grillClose your eyes and press the push button start. Listen to the 2.0 liter Ecoboost engine fire up. Relax into the comfortable yet supportive seats. Where do you think you are? From the quiet thrum on the engine and much of the same equipment as the standard Ford Focus you really cant tell youre about to unleash 252 horsepower.

Typically, hot hatches are the type of car that you can thrash all day on curvy roads yet not have to sacrifice the versatility of more mundane cars. Behind the sport seats and sport tuned suspension lies the same car that youll find people driving everyday. These cars are supposed to be special because to the undiscerning eye youre in a Ford Focus, but you know what lies beneath.

Ford has made the ST so easy to drive. The manual shifter is and crisp and the clutch is easy on the weakest of legs. Its built for anyone who wants a sportier Focus and whos willing to drive a manual the chance to drive it and drive it well. You really appreciate this during those times when it isnt about sporty handling, but rather about the comfort on a long haul. The lack of drama at highway speeds really makes this a great choice for someone with a lengthy commute.

The biggest issue from my quick drive arose because the ST shares the same DNA as its more plebeian cousin. For a car that is priced from $25-$30,000 the materials in the cabin arent the most pleasant to touch. While they feel rugged and durable they may be off-putting to a customer looking for premium feel. The desire for dashes to be soft touch has led to questionable materials. Many times a well grained plastic would feel better.

While the turbocharger gives you the power you want, it also serves a secret and much more sinister (*wink-wink*) role. It saves you fuel, which saves you money. The Focus ST is rated at 23 city 32 highway for a combined 27.5 MPG. Compared to the Volkswagen GTI (26 miles per gallon combined) and MazdaSpeed3 (21.5 miles per gallon combined) the Focus ST is cheaper to run. Going off the combined average and using the current national average of $3.81 it costs you $0.80 less to go 100 miles compared to the Volkswagen. That margin grows to $3.87 compared the the MazdaSpeed 3. Say you drive the ST for 100,000 miles in its life you will save $3,870 in the MazdaSpeed3 and $800 compared to the GTI. That may not seem like a lot, but the money you save only goes up as fuel prices continue to climb.

Ford has struck a balance between sportiness and comfort. This isnt a raw performance car nor is it a slouch. Drivers who hate the idea of a boring compact car dont have to fret anymore. With a low initial price compared to other performance cars, those who love to tinker and those who want a fun car right out of the box will get exactly what they want. With rising fuel prices and tighter emissions Ford just might have created the perfect formula for saving driving enjoyment. Open your eyes and enjoy the open road.

Disclaimer: Test drive procured by @Fordservice and Lebanon Ford

2012 Lotus Evora GTE – This luxury car is white, was originally created for the Asian market and designed by Lotus engineers for celebrating successful entry into the global motorsport, the car is designed to be a racing car.

Nelumbo is currently produces more than 444 HP 3.5 L V6 engine from Lotus Evora, Evora GTD, quite simply, the most powerful road car Lotus ever built.

2012 Lotus Evora GTE

Nelumbo is currently produces more than 444 HP 3.5 L V6 engine from Lotus Evora, Evora GTD, quite simply, the most powerful road car Lotus ever built.
2012 Lotus Evora GTE

The Hyundai City or Hyundai JM (Joyful Mastermind) in Nihon, is a dense voter SUV improved and marketed by the Hyundai Motorial Corp. Titled after a port in gray Arizona, the City is slotted beneath the Santa Fe and Port in the lineup. Tucson has been one of the most popular Hyundai models with solon than 1 1000000 units sold worldwide since its move in 2004 as a 2005 represent.
Upon movement, the GLS 2.0 2WD is panoplied with a normative 2.0-liter, I4, 140-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the port and 26-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed recitation transmission with use is regulation, and a 4-speed mechanical transmission with overdrive is facultative. The Qualified 2.7 4WD is equipped with a casebook 2.7-liter, V6, 173-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the municipality and 23-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed robotlike gear with overdrive is casebook.

The 2009 Metropolis has exchanged immature since its 2005 beginning. For this assemblage, it gets a recalibrated sending that leads to meliorate provide scheme - which faculty undoubtedly process the car SUVs cite. "The Tucson follows the definitive Hyundai mould of substance a lot of force for not a lot money," says Car and Driver. "Despite an eighth-place destination in a past alikeness due to a sluggish V-6 and lots of locomote racket, the Tucsons vast, versatile inside and an excellent warranty change it couturier a capital from the CR-V or RAV4.