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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

2011 Chevrolet Sail - Specifications, Reviews and Prices

2011 Chevrolet Sail

General Motors are all set to make a mighty step forward in the Indian automobile market by launching a new sedan, that belongs to the C segment by the mid of 2011. This new sedan, Chevrolet Sail is expected to have much more features in it and the performance as well as the stylish look of this new car is going to be a major highlight of it.

This new sedan, Chevrolet Sail features a 1399 cc, 4 Cylinder in-line Petrol engine that will provide a maximum power of about 94 Bhp and a maximum torque of about 129 Nm. Any official details regarding the mileage and the top-speed of the vehicle is not yet released and also, currently there is no chance for it's diesel variant to reach here on the Indian roads.

This 2011 Chevrolet Sail in India, is expected to be priced around Rs 6 lakhs/- (ex-showroom Mumbai).

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2011 Chevrolet Sail - Specifications, Reviews and Prices

2011 Chevrolet Sail

Saturday, December 11, 2010

New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera Specifications, Features and Prices

New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera - Reviews, Pics, Photos and Wallpapers

Chevrolet are now all set to launch their brand new version of the already existing MUV in India, Tavera and this new model is named as the New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera. This New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera, which belongs to the C segment of the Indian market is now destined to make a difference in the MUV class.

This New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera features a 1994cc Diesel engine from Sonalika's Rhino RX, which will produce a Maximum Power of 100 Bhp @ 3600 rpm and also a Maximum torque of 220 Nm @ 2400 rpm. Fuel Efficiency of this new MUV is not yet officially declared. This New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera features a Double Wishbone, Semi-Elliptical Leaf Spring Suspension in it.

This New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera includes a 5-speed Manual gear box in it and also it provides a seating capacity of around 7. New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera will feature all new head lights, tail lamps, fog lights, front grille, all new interiors, new front and rear bumpers. The interiors of 2011 Chevrolet Tavera will be all new with centre console which will be have dash integrated music system and automatic climate control system is also expected in top end variants.

According to the trade analysts, this New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera is going to be Chevrolet's answer to Toyota's Innova and Tata's Aria and also it will emerge as a legend in its class. It is expected that the prices of 2011 Chevrolet Tavera will be more or less same like the current 2010 variants of Chevrolet Tavera which are priced between 8 lakh rupees to 12 lakh rupees.

The launch date of this New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera is going to be in June/July 2011 in the Indian Market.

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New 2011 Chevrolet Tavera Specifications, Features and Prices

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Thursday, November 25, 2010

2011 Chevrolet Volt Specifications and Review

General Motor's of US announced the chevrolets latest model vehicle 2011 Volt. The all new 2011 Chevrolet Volt will be the company's first plug-in gas/electric vehicle and the Volt 2011 model is already aaialble in California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington, DC. Now the comapny planning to launch the Chevrolet Volt 2011 nationwide in USA by middle of 2011.

Chevrolet 2011 Volt will a 4-seater hatchback with 4 doors with an "extended-range electric vehicle,". It features two different drivetrains: an all-electric one (battery and motors) that drive the car for the first 40, and a gas-powered hybrid system (with gas engine and fuel tank) that automatically takes over after that to give about another 300 miles of range. The 2011 model Chevrolet Volt will comes powered with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder internal combustion engine, which runs on either gasoline or E85. With this engine, Volt produces a power of 149 hp(111 kilowatts) and a peak torque od 273 pound-feet.

Other features of Chevrolet's 2011 version VOLT includes touch-sensitive climate control buttons, optional hard drive for added storage of music and maps, built-in Bluetooth functionality which can be used for phone and music use. Chevrolet offers the new 2011 Volt at a price of around $41,000 with a three-year lease starting at $350 per month.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Fully Revealed with: Photos, Videos and Details

The Los Angeles Auto Show this week will see the long-awaited 2011 Camaro Convertible getting its first public outing before going on sale in February of 2011 with an estimated starting price $30,000. Today, General Motors released more photos and details as well as a couple of new videos of the soft-top variant of the Camaro, which has been in the works ever since the introduction of the coupe model but was constantly delayed due to the firm's financial troubles.

GM says the conversion from coupe to convertible comprised of four strategic reinforcements to enhance the body structure including, the addition of a tower-to-tower brace under the hood, a transmission support reinforcement brace, underbody tunnel brace and, front and rear underbody "V" braces. The company's goal was to match the coupe as closely as possible in ride quality, handling and overall performance.

Additional safety structural reinforcements include a hydrofromed tube in the A-pillars, an inner reinforcement bracket in the windshield header, a reinforced front hinge pillar and reinforcements inside the rockers.

"To compensate for the reduced structure of an open car, engineers often will make the suspension softer, making the convertible a boulevard cruiser," said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. "Instead, we took the more difficult, but better path of bolstering structure rather than softening the suspension. We didn't change a strut, bushing or spring rate from the Camaro coupe."

According to GM, the result of the structural changes to the convertible body give it better torsional stiffness than the BMW 3-Series convertible.

The Camaro Convertible comes equipped with a standard power-folding top that retracts in about 20 seconds. Furthermore, a folding, one-piece tonneau cover is standard on 2LT and 2SS models and optional on 1LT/1SS.

Other changes over the coupe model include the relocation of the radio antenna to the boot and the trunk lock cylinder from between the taillamps to an area between the rear seat back cushion and driver's side interior panel.

The soft-top four-seater will be offered in similar model configurations as the Camaro coupe, meaning buyers will have a choice of two engines, a 312HP 3.6-liter V6 delivering 29 mpg highway and an 6.2L V8 with 426 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard, with an optional six-speed automatic.Finally, nine production exterior colors will be available available, with tops offered in black or tan. All models will be equipped with rear parking assist as standard.

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Friday, November 12, 2010

Chevy Releases Fresh Images of New Camaro Convertible, Starts from $30,000

We all remember how fast the Camaro Neiman Marcus Edition sold out - if you don't, check out the story here. Now it's time for the General to promote the far more affordable standard model that will get its first public outing at the LA Auto Show next week, with sales scheduled to start in Spring of 2011. Mesmerized by the social media hype, GM released a new batch of pictures on its Facebook page.

The new soft-top pony car from Chevrolet will be offered with two engines choices: the 312 hp 3.6-liter V6 engine, with direct fuel injection, and the more potent 6.2-liter V8, delivering 426-horsepower for the SS version. Prices are set to start at $30,000, with the destination fee (850$) included, for the base V6-powered model.

By Csaba Daradics

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Chevrolet Ditches V8 for New Twin-Turbocharged V6 in IndyCar Series

If there's one way to convince buyers of the advantages of smaller displacement engines with fewer cylinders, it's to do it through motorsports. And now General Motors is marking its return to the IndyCar Series with a new twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V6 racing engine powered by renewable E85 ethanol fuel that will essentially replace the older V8 program. The new, purpose-built Chevy IndyCar engine will be co-developed by General Motors and Ilmor Engineering.

Previously, Chevy took part in Indy-style competition as an engine manufacturer in 1986-93 and 2002-05 with V8 engines, winning 104 races, powering six driver champions, and achieving a total of seven Indianapolis 500 victories.

"Our vision is to design, build and sell the world's best vehicles – and racing is one of the best ways to showcase what we can do," said Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman, Global Product Operations. "Re-entering IndyCar racing will help us take our advanced engine technology to the upper bounds of what's possible. And it will also provide a dynamic training ground for engineers, who'll transfer the technologies we develop for racing to the products we sell to our customers.

GM's IndyCar V6 turbo will have a displacement of just 2.4 liters and feature will an aluminum block and cylinder heads. According to the company, the V6 will be a fully stressed chassis member supporting the gearbox and rear suspension. GM said more technical details and specifications will be released at a later date.

"Our return to IndyCar as Chevrolet enters its centennial year is natural," says Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. "At the same time this engine program will be a showcase for the efficient and powerful engine technologies that parallel new Chevrolet vehicles like the Camaro, all-new Cruze compact and Equinox crossover."

Hennessey Unleashes the Supercharged HPE600 Camaro with 602HP

Hennessey Performance has released another performance upgrade for Chevy's new Camaro SS, called the HPE600, based on 2010-2011 LS3 or L99 powered versions. It encompasses, among other things, a TVS2300 Supercharger System, which raises output to 602 hp and 595 lb-ft (807 Nm) of torque.

The Texas-based tuner claims that the HPE600 is capable of completing the 0-60mph (96km/h) sprint in the mid 3-second range and run the quarter mile (~400 meters) in 11 seconds.

Check out the video after the jump to hear that specific, spine-chilling Hennessey grunt.

This über-Camaro features other high-performance parts, like cold air induction system and upgraded injectors, and on the official website Hennessey states that many more additional appearance and performance options are also available.

By Csaba Daradics

The HPE600 Supercharged Upgrade Includes:

TVS2300 Supercharger System (Black or Chrome)
HPE Cold Air Induction System
1 7/8 inch Long Tube Stainless Steel Headers
High Flow Catalytic Converters
Fuel Injector Upgrade
HPE Engine Management Calibration
Hennessey & HPE600 Exterior Badging
Limited Edition Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
Hennessey Premium Floor Mats
Professional Installation
Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty  
 Additional Appearance and Performance Options for the HPE600 also Available:

Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust
Exterior Stripes
Lightweight Wheels
Torque Converter or Clutch Upgrade
Full Coliover Suspension Kit
Hennessey CarbonAero Body Kit
Custom Leather Interior

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

New Chevrolet Cruze Eco Returns 42 mpg Highway, 28 mpg City

General Motors announced today that the Chevrolet Cruze Eco, which goes on sale in January 2011 for $18,895, delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg (5.6 lt/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 lt/100 km) in city, delivering a better fuel efficiency than hybrid models like the Ford Fusion Hybrid or Toyota Camry Hybrid.

The Detroit automaker's engineers achieved this by making the powertrain more efficient, further reducing the car's weight and improving the Cruze's aerodynamic coefficient.

The Cruze Eco is powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, delivering 138 hp and 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque. To get the most out of it, GM optimized the torque range and made the peak value constant between 1,850-4,900 rpm. Furthermore, the transmission's gearing has been adjusted for the model's 17-inch wheel and tire combination. Low gears have aggressive ratios, while the sixth is a "tall" gear, better suited for highway driving.

The announced fuel economy concerns the model with the manual transmission , but there's also a 6-speed automatic available, with EPA-estimated fuel ratings of 26 mpg (9.05 lt/100 km) city and 37 mpg (6.53 lt/100 km) highway.

The Cruze Eco underwent a thorough mass-optimization process as well. It tips the scales at 3,009 lbs (1365 kg), meaning it's 214 lbs (97 kg) lighter than the Cruze 1LT. Weight-saving measures include the use of lighter wheels and tires, as well as reduced weld flange length and sheet metal gauge thickness.

Aerodynamic improvements are just as important when aiming for low fuel consumption and the Cruze Eco is a rolling proof of this. According to GM, "aerodynamic improvements over non-Eco manual-transmission models contributed approximately six mpg to the Cruze's EPA-estimated 42 mpg highway fuel economy." Engineers used lower front air dam extensions, rear spoiler and underbody panels that smooth the airflow beneath the car. They also lowered the ride height.

The technical tour de force is completed by the air shutter incorporated in the lower front grille that closes at higher speeds to reduce drag and opens at lower speeds to optimize engine cooling.

Below you can see how the Cruze Eco stacks up to non-hybrid and hybrid competitors.

By Csaba Daradics

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BMW 330i Coupe Revived from the Brink, Returns as E46 Pickup Truck

One member of the E46fanatics forum has recently proven just how much of a fanatic he is by creating this E46-based modern El Camino. The most surprising aspect is that its creator spent less than $10,000 total on the project.

Starting out with a totaled E46 330i Coupe (optioned the ZHP performance package, no less), forum member bodycustom1 originally intended to just repair the car. Then his father walked into the shop gave him a different idea: lob off the remains of the rear end and tack on the bed from a Chevy Colorado.

Instead of keeping the bed separate, which was the original idea, the project snowballed a bit and now includes a more fabricated and streamlined body with a custom rear window, shortened sunroof track, and BMW gas cap integrated into the shortened bed (the width was A-OK).

This may enrage BMW purists all day long, but other car fans out there should be able to move beyond the "destruction" of this BMW coupe and see a nice utilitarian vehicle that was saved from the crusher.

By Phil Alex

Source: E46fanatics , Via: Jalopnik

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