The low weight should enable the FT-86 to be among the "greenest" cars in its class (earlier post), and the estimated fuel efficiency is 17.5 km/L (10.15 mode). The overall dimensions of the FT-86 (L x W x H) are 4,160 x 1,760 x 1,260 (mm).
2011年1月24日
Toyota FT-86 / Subaru 216A: G's / STi versions to get turbocharged engine
Lexus GS-F arriving earlier than expected - powered by V6 engine!
Back in December, it was reported that the mighty Lexus GS-F would arrive as early as 2012 (earlier post). Well, BC (which I consider it as very well informed source) claims that the GS-F will actually arrive in August 2011!
Other information revealed include that power will come from a 3.5 L V6 engine plus an electric motor, a combination which will result in a fuel efficiency of 13.0 km/L (10.15 mode). This "F" hybrid machine will be pricey though, with an estimated price tag of... ¥ 9,000,000!
Lexus CT to get the "F" treatment?!
The Lexus CT 200h was released this month in Japan, and already rumours have started suggesting that an "F" version is around the corner. Best Car magazine has published an interesting article, which mentions that the CT-F is one year away. Don't expect great thrills, it's not going to be like the IS-F.
The plan is to fit the oily (2.4 L) and electrical bits of the HS 250h into the CT. This move will add 51 ps, which should be able to make it faster, taking into consideration that it's a small car. Hmm, it sounds like a... hybrid GT sort of thing.
Nissan Fairlady Z (Z34) scale model by HPI
This HPI scale model of the Nissan Fairlady Z Z34 (aka 370Z) arrived today, but unfortunately it is damaged as the steering column has been broken. Anyway, I just thought that it would be nice to post some photos of it before returning it back. The level of detail is really impressive!
More photos after the jump!
Toyota Celica (ST165 & ST185) scale models by HPI
Today, those two beautiful scale models arrived!!! Both are made by HPI and they are in 1/43 scale. The red model is a Celica GT-Four GR.A (ST165), while the second model is a Celica Turbo 4WD (ST185).
More photos after the jump!
Next Mitsubishi Colt not coming in Europe!
Mitsubishi to launch 8 new EVs and PHVs by 2015
Mitsubishi will stop making cars designed for specific regions including Europe and North America and concentrate management resources on world-strategy cars such as compact cars and SUVs, for which demand is expected to grow in emerging nations.
In terms of the global small car (earlier post), Mitsubishi forecasts that it will manage to increase sales in emerging markets by 280,000 units in 2013 (global sales target of 1.37 million units). According to a Japanese source, Mitsubishi has set a target, regarding the fuel efficiency of the new model, of 30.0 km/L. A concept previewing the new small car will revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.
[Source: Tech-On!]
Honda Civic Type R: EK9 vs EP3 vs FD2 vs FN2
Below is a nice technical comparison between all the generations of the Honda Civic Type R!
EK9 vs EP3
| Release Year | 1995/09 | 2000/09 |
| Year end | 2000/09 | 2005/09 |
| Type the reference year | 1999/12 | 2004/04 |
| Type | GF-EK9 | ABA-EP3 |
| Car Name | Civic | Civic |
| Grade | Type R | Type R |
| Riding capacity | 4 | 4 |
| Price | ¥ 219.8 万円 | ¥ 233.1 万円 |
| Takeshi Tamotsu × width × height | 4185 × 1695 × 1360mm | 4135 × 1695 × 1430mm |
| Interior length × width × height | 1695 × 1390 × 1115mm | 1805 × 1455 × 1175mm |
| Front / rear | 1480mm/1480mm | 1470mm/1470mm |
| Wheelbase | 2620mm | 2570mm |
| Turning circle | 5.4m | 5.7m |
| Vehicle weight | 1070kg | 1190kg |
| Drive system | FF | FF |
| Transmission | 5MT | 6MT |
| Tire Size | F:195/55R15 R:195/55R15 | F:205/45R17 R:205/45R17 |
| Engine Type | B16B | K20A |
| Emissions and type | 1595cc 直4 DOHC | 1998cc 直4 DOHC |
| Diameter × stroke | 81mm × 77.4mm | 86mm x 86mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 | 11.5 |
| Intake System | NA | NA |
| Maximum power output | 185ps (136kW) / 8200rpm | 215ps (158kW) / 8000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 16.3kg ・ m (159.7N ・ m) / 7500rpm | 20.6kg ・ m (201.9N ・ m) / 7000rpm |
| The use of fuel | High-octane gasoline | High-octane gasoline |
| 10.15 mileage | 13.6km / L | 12.4km / L |
FD2 vs FN2
| Release Year | 2005/09 | ← |
| Year end | 2010/08 | Drive current (December 2010) |
| Type the reference year | 2008/09 | 2010/10 |
| Type | ABA-FD2 | ABA-FN2 |
| Car Name | Civic | Civic |
| Grade | Type R | Type R Euro |
| Riding capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Price | ¥ 283.5 万円 | ¥ 300.0 万円 |
| Takeshi Tamotsu × width × height | 4540 × 1770 × 1430mm | 4270 × 1785 × 1445mm |
| Interior length × width × height | 1900 × 1470 × 1170mm | 2230 × 1445 × 1195mm |
| Front / rear | 1505mm/1515mm | 1505mm/1530mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700mm | 2635mm |
| Turning circle | 5.9m | 5.6m |
| Vehicle weight | 1270kg | 1320kg |
| Drive system | FF | FF |
| Transmission | 6MT | 6MT |
| Tire Size | F:225/40R18 R:225/40R18 | F:225/40R18 R:225/40R18 |
| Engine Type | K20A | K20A |
| Emissions and type | 1998cc 直4 DOHC | 1998cc 直4 DOHC |
| Diameter × stroke | 86mm x 86mm | 86mm x 86mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.7 | 11.0 |
| Intake System | NA | NA |
| Maximum power output | 225ps (165kW) / 8000rpm | 201ps (148kW) / 7800rpm |
| Maximum torque | 21.9kg ・ m (214.6N ・ m) / 6100rpm | 19.7kg ・ m (193.1N ・ m) / 5600rpm |
| The use of fuel | High-octane gasoline | High-octane gasoline |
| 10.15 mileage | 11.0km / L | 11.6km / L |
| JC08 fuel economy | 10.8km / L |
[Source: greeco car channel]
Mazda to lease new EV in spring 2012
Mazda announced today that it is independently developing an EV with plans to commence leasing in Japan in spring 2012. The new EV, based on its Demio subcompact, is expected to have a driving range of 200 kilometers and will be leased mainly to local government bodies and fleet customers.