Subaru?s 2.5-litre turbocharged vehicles back on sale
2008-04-28 05:19:00 The engine issues with Subaru’s turbocharged vehicles reported earlier this month have now been resolved and Subaru Australia has resumed sales of 2.5-litre turbocharged vehicles as of late last week. The issue which halted all turbocharged-vehicle sales was isolated incidents of engine knocking noise. According to Subaru, its technical department has come out with a diagnostic ...
Subaru Stops 2.5 Turbocharged Engine Production
2008-04-11 17:03:00 Taken from Subaru Stops 2.5 Turbocharged Engine Production on ZerCustoms Subaru officially announced today that it has suspended the production and sale of the 2.5 liter turbocharged engine. The 2.5 liter normally aspirated engine production however is not affected. The 2.5 liter turbocharged engine production stop is not caused by a safety ... Complete text here: Subaru Stops 2.5 Turbocharged Engine Production More Subaru news on ZerCustoms
By: ZerCustoms
Subaru Turbocharged Cars Stoped Sales in Australia
2008-04-09 17:19:00 Subaru Australia has stopped shipment of cars fitted with the company's 2.5-litre turbo engine. The stop affects Forester XT, Liberty GT and WRX models. A STRANGE engine noise has left about $50 million worth of brand-new, high-end Subarus languishing in Australian warehouses and showrooms. The Japanese carmaker yesterday suspended worldwide sales of several Subaru models after identifying ``less than 10 instances'' of excessive big-end bearing wear in models using its high-performance 2.5-litre turbocharged engine. The potential problem affects brand-new Forester XT, Impreza WRX and WRX STI, and Liberty GT hatches, sedans and wagons built since early January. Only 171 cars have so far been delivered to Australian customers. Another 1062 will sit idle in Subaru's warehouses and showrooms throughout the country while the company investigates the problem. Customers with non-turbocharged 2.5-litre and six-cylinder engines are not affected. Subaru spokesman Da...
BMW Considering Replace M-series With Smaller Turbocharged Engine
2008-03-29 10:40:00 BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer hinted recently that major changes could be in store for the automaker?s engine lineup. In yet another example of the shift away from larger displacement powerplants, Reithofer has said that he would like to phase out diesel V-8 engines ?across the board,? as well as turning to six-cylinder engines with turbos to lead the vaunted M division.The BMW Chief told German magazine Auto Motor und Sport that he would make such moves to reduce emissions and decrease fuel consumption in the average BMW, even with the M cars. He envisions M cars of the future as being lighter than they are now, and making use of engines along the lines of the company?s current twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six.While forced induction may not seem particularly in line with the standing M philosophy, we think that the idea of shedding weight to aid performance sounds wonderfully promising. And though we doubt BMW will get back down to the featherweight days of the original M3, this ...
By: DaveDeli
Fifth Gear - 16-gear turbocharged monster MAN TGA truck
2008-03-28 00:00:00 In this episode of Fifth Gear, Vicki takes the 1050 horsepower, 16-gear turbocharged monster MAN TGA truck and tries to beat the truck driving champion Stuart Oliver's 1.01.9 track time in the Brands Hatch race circuit. Check it out after the break. [via Techeblog]
By: 2dayblog
Toyota to Revive Celica GT-4?
2008-02-04 12:48:00 Rumors have been flying about a new performance oriented Toyota sports car hitting the performance scene for a considerable time now, from an AE86 revival to a new Supra, but perhaps no one expected news that these shadowy rumors would coalesce into the forgotten Celica GT-4. The last model Celica. Will we see styling cues from ...
Ford developing turbocharged F-150
2008-01-30 20:28:00 Dodge started a trend with the mighty (flawed) V10-powered Ram. Ford is now rumoured to be reenacting that scene with a turbocharged F150.Pickuptruck.com says the Raptor, as it is codenamed, will be longer than the standard vehicle. Lower suspension, wider track, uprated brakes, Fox Racing-developed shocks, are just some of the “improvements” expected. Standard tyre size will range between 30 and 35 inches, thus stupefying almost anything else next to it.A V8 turbo is not out of the question, something in excess of 500 bhp/ 373kW, and top speeds not normally associated with an event of this magnitude. Looks will be vastly different from the pictures you see of the standard vehicle.We are by no means averse to such a development; as car nuts we get sweaty palms over such news. Yet we cannot help but ask ourselves, where on earth would this Raptor be driving at high speeds? California maybe. Autobahn? Probably not. Definitely not in mainstream Australia. These aren’t earth-shatt...
By: Tuning-styling
Nissan R35 GT-R Can Be Imported to Australia!
2008-01-23 07:46:00 According to Prestige Motorsport, the new R35 GT-R can now be imported legally under SEVS! However, compliance is as far as 12 months away (2009), and prices are expected to exceed AU$100,000 for the new Nissan supercar. Regardless, this is a big fist in the eye of Nissan Australia, as enthusiasts will now be able to ...
New Ford Turbocharged Ecoboost Engine
2008-01-07 07:16:00 Ford will introduce it new engine technology named 'Ecoboost' in the upcoming Detroit Show next week. This is a 4 and 6 cylinder engines that feature turbocharging and direct injection technology (same as the VW TFSi/TSi). Ford said that with the new turbocharged engine it will deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy, 15 percent fewer CO2 emission and better performance compared to other same range engines.Ford will first install this EcoBoost engine in the upcoming Lincoln MKS in 2009 with 3.5L twin turbocharged V6 that will produce an estimated 340hp and more then 340lb.ft of torque followed by the Ford Flex and other vehicles. At America by 2013, more than half a million EcoBoost vehicles will be on the road annually in North America.Press ReleaseFORD TO EQUIP HALF A MILLION VEHICLES WITH ECOBOOST ENGINE TECHNOLOGY FOR UP TO 20% BETTER FUEL ECONOMY * EcoBoost is Ford Motor Company?s new high-volume, affordable engine technology slated for a range of global vehicles ? from ...
By: DaveDeli
Details: 2008 Mitsubishi Ralliart Lancer
2007-12-21 13:40:00 It turns out that Mitsubishi Europe has quietly released details on the Ralliart Lancer. Mitsubishi doesn?t state whether the Ralliart will be based on the 4door Lancer or the upcoming 5door hatch, however Carscoop states the USDM Ralliart will be based on 4 door lancer sedan, whereas Europe will get the 5 door hatch. Since ...
Video: Nissan GT-R Production
2007-12-08 10:10:00 Ohh you’re in for a treat. Check out this great video of the GT-R in production. And I bet you thought the GT-R was made by little ASIMO style robots.
Car Insurance - Driver's Education Now Turbocharged
2007-11-23 05:20:00 Driver's education is advantageous when looking to lower rates for car insurance. Today's driver's education is very different. Originally taught in schools in the 1950s- it was a result of the great highway building boom. Originally driver's education was just to teach kids how to pass a driver's test, now there is a whole new generation of driver's education classes that stress safety and real life practice. The old classes that consisted mostly of safety videos from the 1970s that put students to sleep combined with a few lectures on drinking and driving are gone. In some of those classes students only spent six hours behind the wheel. However states are reconsidering the education of teenage drivers. Urged by an increasing partnership of public school instructors and safety groups, new forms of driver's safety classes are coming into being. Some are experimenting with extended training. A pilot program combines initial driver's ed courses, six months behind the wheel un...
By: Car Insurance
Supercar Noble M15 is Turbocharged by Volvo?s V8
2007-11-06 09:05:00 Volvo?s trademark excellence is reflected on the newest supercar on the road by implanting its twin-turbo V8 powerplant. Thanks to the Swedish makers of the Volvo auto parts, the new Noble M15 will now kick an impressive 650 hp, and reach 60 km in just three seconds. This next-generation supercar is the latest buzz in ...
Nissan GT-R GT500!
2007-10-30 12:57:00 We keep hearing about the GT-R’s return to racing, but now the covers are off. Nihoncar have just posted fantastic pics of the new GT-R GT500 in a return to championship racing at Suzuka! Check it out right now! [Source: Nihoncar via Nissan]
Video: Nissan GT-R Does Nurburgring in 7:38!
2007-10-25 16:40:00 A crawl of the blogosphere brings this awesome video of the Nissan GT-R doing the Nurburgring in just 7:38, 2 seconds ahead of it’s 380KW German rival, the Porsche 911 Turbo. What a week it’s been for the new GT-R! What’s also cool about this, is theres an inside view! Check it out below. And while you’re ...
Nissan GT-R is Coming to Australia!
2007-10-24 16:34:00 Yes, for the first time, the Nissan GT-R will be sold directly into Australia! As confirmed on CarAdvice, Nissan Australia?s boss Shinya Hannya has said that all strings will be pulled to get the GT-R downunder before 2009 (We certainly hope so, but we’re looking for more like 2008, Mr Hannya!). No other information ...
2008 Nissan GT-R Pictures Released!
2007-10-17 16:21:00 Just damn sexy, the Nissan GT-R Finally, after the heartache, tears, and edge of the seat anticipation, the Nissan GT-R pictures have hit the blogosphere like nothing else. Feast your eyes on Nissan’s latest foray into the Supercar market. Sporting the all new 3.8L twin turbo VR38VETT powerhouse, the new GT-R will whisk you from ...
Video: 240z Ad with John Morton
2007-10-14 14:49:00 One of the greatest drivers ever, John Morton, advertises the Datsun 240z, a very potent car for it’s time.
Audi adds a new 1.8L turbocharged direct injection engine to the A5
2007-10-14 02:15:00 Volkswagen is spreading the turbocharged direct-injection love to the new Audi A5 coupe. They are adding a new 1.8L TFSI engine to the new A5 which, in combination with a six-speed manual gearbox, gets a respectable 33.1 mpg (US). The new four cylinder is rated at 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque and will be supplanting the old 1.8L port injected turbo that has been a stalwart of Audi and VW models since the late nineties.[Source: Audi]PRESS RELEASEALL-NEW TURBO FSI ENGINE FOR AUDI A5Replacement for highly successful 1.8-litre Turbo engine brings yet more FSI efficiency to A5 coupé * New four-cylinder FSI engine for A5 combines turbo charging with direct petrol injection for excellent all-round performance * A5 1.8 TFSI available to order now with six-speed manual transmission for £26,190 OTR or £27,140 with Sport specification – first UK deliveries in late November * 170PS @ 4,800-6,200rpm, 250Nm @1,500-4,800rpm, 0-62mph in 8.4 seconds, 140mph, 39.8mpg, CO2 169g/...
Rumors: 2009 Acura TSX Type-S?
2007-10-13 05:47:00 According to LeftLane and the Acura TSX Community, there’s some speculation as to wether Acura is going to offer the TSX in a Type-S guise. Known as the Honda Accord in other markets, the TSX is a highly polished, front-wheel-driven, mid-size sedan powered by an i-VTEC 2.4L DOHC 4cylinder motor. The new 2009 model is expected ...
2008 JDM Subaru Impreza WRX STi Pics!
2007-10-10 13:29:00 Finally, the 08 STi pics have been revealed by Subaru, and while we will always miss the STi of yesteryear, this new STi looks the goods. As we expected, it’s definitely more muscular and aggressive looking than the woeful base WRX. Still, the looks of the new Impreza take a lot of getting used to. Other ...
Saab: turbocharged small-capacity flexfuel engines key
2007-10-08 05:41:00 Potential benefits of biofuels seem obvious with a reduced carbon footprint being a key reason. But, as we've covered in the past, alcohol fuels such as ethanol can also increase the performance of an engine if the engine is optimized properly. Saab realizes this fact and is considering implementing the idea for future powertrains. The use of turbocharging can help take advantage of an engine running on ethanol and Saab has a history of force-feeding mass quantities of air into their engines. This being the case, it's not hard to understand why they might be interested in lowering the emissions of their engines by combining E85 capability with turbocharging. In so doing, they can actually reduce the displacement of the engine while still making the desired amount of power. They believe that this may be a short-term way to meet new emissions requirements while still delivering the driving experience that their customers desire. Saab sees hybrids as a potential long-term solution, ...
Video: Top Gear - Evo 8 vs WRX Sti vs Audi S4
2007-10-01 13:55:00 With the release of the Evo X, it’s time to take a quick peek back in time at one of our favourite Top Gear episodes. Three hot cars, but which one is the most fun? Prepare for Mitsi vs Subie fan battles!
Mitsubushi Lancer Evolution X Now Official
2007-10-01 08:42:00 The new Evolution X has been made official in a new press release from Mitsubishi, with cars hitting dealers in Japan today, October 1st, 2007. Here’s a quick rundown of the juiciest features on the new Evolution X Engine New, completely redesigned aluminium block ‘4B11′ 16-valve, 2.0L DOHC MIVEC intercooled turbocharged engine - 12kg lighter than the outgoing ...
The Twin-turbocharged BMW 135i
2007-08-01 00:00:00 The twin-turbocharged BMW 135i is set to be released next year, boasting a 3.0L engine that produces 300hp @ 5800rpm and 300 ft-lb torque @ 1400-5000rpm, boosting from 0-60mph in just 5.3-seconds. Video after the jump. BMW 135i is equipped with direct piezo gasoline injectors, twin low-mass turbochargers and air-to-air intercooling, ...
By: 2dayblog
Hyundai RWD Turbocharged Coupe
2007-07-17 01:49:00 Having spent a week in the Hyundai Tiburon recently, I came to one conclusion, although it is a brilliant looking car, it can do with more power and a rear-wheel-drive setup. Thankfully the engineers at Hyundai agree! Say hello to the new Hyundai Rear-Wheel-Drive Tubrocharged Coupe: Details are sketchy so far but reports from Korea indicate two engine choices, a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with around 160kWs and a 3.8-litre V6 with around 206kWs. Fortunately the new Tiburon will be, for the first time, rear-wheel-drive! Not only will the Tiburon become the new 200SX, but it most likely skyrocket Hyundai into the serious performance car league! Reports also suggest the RWD Coupe will be larger than the current Tiburon, estimated to be roughly equivalent to the new Nissan Skyline (G35 Coupe). It will feature a start button, 19″ wheels plus the option for brembo brakes. As you can see from the picture below, the rotors appear gigantic! Release date is expected around ear...
MSI build worlds first turbocharged notebook
2007-06-06 19:12:00 Yes, it's here, the first turbocharged notebook, the MSI TurboBook. You press a button and the system is overclocked by 25%. Nice you say, but think of the battery life or low ventilation of CPU and memory.
MIT experiments with turbocharged, direct injected, ethanol and gasoline po
2007-03-17 21:06:00 Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Ethanol This information will not come as a shock to our readers, but I thought that I would go ahead and share the story with you anyway. As you are well aware, turbocharging an internal combustion engine can lead to higher power output by adding additional oxygen into the engine. This ...
Ford TwinForce Twin-Turbocharged V-6
2007-01-12 10:10:01 The new turbocharged V-6 engine from Ford has taken everyone by surprise. When the engine was introduced for production, a turbocharged variant was mentioned by not detailed. Now Ford is releasing additional details. 415 HP on E85 in the MKR concept. What we don't know: any details of the internals; if/how the engine was modified for turbocharging packaging - location of the turbochargers HP and torque on the production version (concept car might be rated higher?) production plans for the MKR usage in the upcoming MKS, and how the packaging would differ for the transverse mounting HP and torque on straight gasoline. Reference: V-8 engine for MKS and Five Hundred? Press Release follows: TWINFORCE™ V-8 POWER AND PERFORMANCE WITH V-6 FUEL ECONOMY The Lincoln MKR concept introduces a new engine technology that delivers V-8 power and performance with V-6 fuel economy. The new technology, named TwinForce™, will appear on future Lincoln and Ford vehicles. TwinFo...
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