Information about New Cars

DaimlerChrysler maker of Mercedes cars and calibre Mercedes cut light guard will present its fourth generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan in an official North American debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show which will open to the public starting April 6 to 15, 2007 at the biochemist Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. The next-generation 2008 C-Class sedan is slightly larger than its successful predecessor and was prefabricated even more agile, comfortable and safe.

The appearance of the new mid-size C-Class reveals the latest Mercedes design saying that is characterized by the edgy interplay of taut lines with wide and rounded surfaces. The revised suspension and steering of the new C-Class makes it more agile along with a new slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission for the C300 Sport model.

For the US market the new C-Class will be launched this start with three V6-powered models videlicet the C350 Sport, the C300 Luxury, and the C300 Sport. Both the C300 Sport and Luxury models will be acquirable with an all new 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system that is mated to a seven-speed transmission. Standard equipment includes a power sunroof, eight-way power front seats with lumbar support, two-zone automatic climate control, 17-inch wheels, Bluetooth connectivity and a central controller with a seven-inch display screen.

Here is the list of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Preliminary Technical Data:

C300, C300 4MATIC; C350

Vehicle type – Four-door, five passenger sedan

Body – Steel unit body; aluminum front fenders, doors hood and trunk lid

Aerodynamic drag (Cd) – 0.29, 0.30

Frontal area (sq. ft. / m2) – 2.17, 2.18

Engine – 90-degree V6

Material – Aluminum block and cylinder heads; iron cylinder liners

Valve design – Four valves per cylinder

Valvetrain – Double overhead camshaft per cylinder bank;

Duplex chain driven; variable valve timing

Intake System – Two-stage intake manifold, tumble flaps

Fuel System – Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection

Ignition System – One centrally mounted spark plug

and ignition coil per cylinder

Emission controls – Internal EGR, secondary air injection,

Two three-way catalytic converters with linear oxygen sensors

Displacement (cu. In./cc) – 182.7 / 2996, 213.5 / 3498

Bore (in./mm) – 3.46 / 88.0, 3.66 / 92.9

Stroke (in./mm) – 3.23 / 82.1, 3.39 / 86.0

Compression ratio – 11.1 : 1, 10.7 : 1

Horsepower (SAE @ rpm) – 228 @ 6,000, 268 @ 6,000

Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) – 221 @ 2,700 – 5,000, 258 @ 2,400 – 5,000

Max. engine speed – 6,500, 6,700

Automatic Transmission – Seven-speed, adaptive shift logic and Touch Shift

Manual Transmission – Six-Speed (RWD C300 Sport only)

Audi the producer of top-of-the-line Audi oxygen sensor has introduced a supercar that can function well as an each day transport and as source of power whenever you get the urge for a high revving road action. The new 2008 Audi R8 supercar with its dynamic styling, 420 horse power, V8 engine place behind the seats together with a plethora of other high-tech innovations has place the R8 to the level of Porsche and Ferrari.

The R8 makes use of an all-wheel-drive configuration and a choice of manual-shifting automatic or manual transmission. The R8’s frame and body utilizes lightweight aluminum-frame structure. The underside is also fully enclosed like a race automobile to boost aerodynamics.

The R8 was developed in connection with the Lamborghini Gallardo, which is also owned by Volkswagen so it is not surprising that the R8 will possess similar components as that of the Gallardo. The huge difference however according to those who have driven it, is the fact that the R8 feels like an each day car that is comfortable in stop-and-go mph. The price of the R8 is set at $118,000 when equipped with the six-speed R Tronic automatic gearbox.

Some details on the all-new 2008 Audi R8

Bodystyles: 2-Dr Coupe;

Engines: 4.2L V 8;

Transmissions: 6 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Semi-Automatic;

Drivetrains: All Wheel Drive;

2008 Audi R8 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

- 4,200 cc 4.2 liters V 8 front engine with 12.5 compression ratio and four valves per cylinder

- Premium unleaded fuel 91

- Gasoline direct injection fuel system

- Main premium unleaded fuel tank

- Power: 313 kW , 420 HP SAE @ 8,250 rpm; 317 ft lb , 430 Nm @ 4,500 rpm

2008 Audi R8 Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

- Four-wheel ABS

- Brake assist system

- Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs

- Electronic brake distribution

- Immobilizer

- Stability control

- Multi-link front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2008 Audi R8 Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

- Body color front and rear bumpers

- Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors indicator lights

- Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights

- Luxury trim alloy on gearknob

- Gloss paint

- Fixed rear window with defogger

- Trunk/hatch spoiler

- Tinted glass on cabin

- Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor