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From the album: NAIAS 2012: Chevrolet Concepts
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From the album: NAIAS 2012: Chevrolet Concepts
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Chevrolet unveiled two coupe concepts at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit today. Chevy is actively courting the sub-30 crowd with these two small coupes with a heavy emphasis on connectivity both virtual and personal. Chevy said that while youth buyers wanted coupes, they also wanted to be able to take their friends with them. Thus the ability to seat adults comfortably in the rear is emphasized. Chevy has also included a high level of digital social connectivity in a way that isn't distracting using the Chevy's MyLink infotainment system. The first concept, the Chevrolet Tru 140S, is a front wheel drive "affordable exotic". It is inspired by the sleek lines of Italian supercars. The Tru 140S is based on the Chevrolet Cruze and Volt platforms and features a 1.4 liter turbocharged, direct injection engine with about 150 horsepower. The engine also features automatic start/stop technology for additional fuel economy. The Chevrolet Code 130R shares an engine with the Tru 140S, but it turns it 90 degrees for a rear wheel drive arrangement. The Code 130R's upright profile evokes Chevrolet heritage without being retro. Though not officially said, we are assuming that the Code 130R rides on the same Alpha platform as the Cadillac ATS shown yesterday since the wheelbase is the same and track is only 0.9 inches wider. Both concepts were shown without interiors intentionally. Chevrolet wishes to keep the design and development process open to future ideas. Browse the galleries below for your Chevy Coupe goodness. -
Regarding the 2.5 - Reuss says it will get well over 30 mpg. Z06 and I got one of the project managers to blush when we told him our guess as to what the HP rating would be. When we asked, he said 200+ hp. I suggested that the range would be more like 210 - 215, and how we came up with that number, and he nearly choked on his water. He told us we would have to wait and see.
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I didn't know anyone had reported that. I've noticed no fan noise. It's as quiet as a Buick
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under steady cruise, only under a steep hill, but it will downshift twice when it does.
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28.9 on the first 1/2 tank (pen and paper) the first 1/2 of that was my city/suburban cycle I didn't look on the DIC, but I did 65 - 70 most of the way.
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Everyone needs to see this in person first.
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It is game changing in that it matches or beats the germans in any measure. it isn't built to a price, it is built to a segment. For Cadillac, that is game changing.
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Mudmonster rockin the ATS and a few other shots.
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The lighting here is terrible.
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These are just camera phone pics. Z 06 has the slr and we will be uploading more tonight. The lighting here is terrible.
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Black diamond Wifi keeps dying. Lot more pics coming.
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2 shots for you
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Magnesium paddle shifters
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Gets a diesel 3.6 is over 320 hp 2.5 gets well over 30 mpg Most mass efficient sedan in the segment. Automatic braking _ "virtual bumper" Manual transmission available in all trims
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Mudmonster, Z06, and I are at the ats reveal now.
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The ATS structure.
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Second stop and still registering 36 mpg
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First stop in Ohio and I'm getting over 36 miles to gallon... The computer tells me I have over 440 mile range after filling up.
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Dodge News: Meet the 2013 Dodge Dart (UPDATED!)
Drew Dowdell replied to Blake Noble's topic in Dodge
I like it so far, I'll tell you what I think when I see it in person tomorrow. -
The North American International Auto Show starts tomorrow and for the trip up to Detroit, Buick has provided me with a 2012 Buick Lacrosse with e-Assist. For 2012, the Lacrosse has a standard a 4-cylinder engine with a light electrical assist and automatic stop. The e-Assist system is somewhere between BMW's Efficient Dynamics auto-stop/brake regeneration system and Honda's Integrated Motor Assist in terms of the level of hybridization. E-Assist offers a 15 horsepower and 79 ft-lb of torque electrical boost to the gasoline engine where Efficient Dynamics offers none. The Honda IMA system adds 23 horsepower and 78 ft-lb of torque. So how does it drive? Having driven a 2011 Lacrosse 4-cylinder without e-Assist the very first thing I noticed was the extra torque in the low RPM range. You won't be pulling stumps with your Lacrosse, but the electrical boost at low RPM gives the 4-cylinder a more V6 feel in terms of take off. The gear ratios are also tuned well to get you rolling up to speed swiftly. It is still a 4-cylinder, but in normal city and suburban driving, it will feel like a V6. Speaking of city and suburban driving, according to the computer, I'm averaging 26.6 mpg in that combination. The transmission will keep the RPM higher when needed and Buick's QuietTuning does its job keeping engine noise out of the cabin. Full throttle acceleration isn't swift, but the tach will swing nearly all the way to 7,000 rpm without protest. Refinement of the 2.4 coupled with the electric motor is excellent, continuing with the nearly V6 feel displayed in city driving. Those wishing for more power for drag racing would do best to check off the box for the 303 horsepower 3.6 liter V6 and be on their way, but the 2.4 with e-Assist will satisfy 90% of buyers out there who are more concerned with fuel economy than pink slips. I have yet to test out the long distance highway fuel economy, but as soon as I click save on this post, I am getting in the car to start my 250 mile trip to Detroit where I'll pick up our friend Z-06. Send me your questions in the meantime. View full article
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The North American International Auto Show starts tomorrow and for the trip up to Detroit, Buick has provided me with a 2012 Buick Lacrosse with e-Assist. For 2012, the Lacrosse has a standard a 4-cylinder engine with a light electrical assist and automatic stop. The e-Assist system is somewhere between BMW's Efficient Dynamics auto-stop/brake regeneration system and Honda's Integrated Motor Assist in terms of the level of hybridization. E-Assist offers a 15 horsepower and 79 ft-lb of torque electrical boost to the gasoline engine where Efficient Dynamics offers none. The Honda IMA system adds 23 horsepower and 78 ft-lb of torque. So how does it drive? Having driven a 2011 Lacrosse 4-cylinder without e-Assist the very first thing I noticed was the extra torque in the low RPM range. You won't be pulling stumps with your Lacrosse, but the electrical boost at low RPM gives the 4-cylinder a more V6 feel in terms of take off. The gear ratios are also tuned well to get you rolling up to speed swiftly. It is still a 4-cylinder, but in normal city and suburban driving, it will feel like a V6. Speaking of city and suburban driving, according to the computer, I'm averaging 26.6 mpg in that combination. The transmission will keep the RPM higher when needed and Buick's QuietTuning does its job keeping engine noise out of the cabin. Full throttle acceleration isn't swift, but the tach will swing nearly all the way to 7,000 rpm without protest. Refinement of the 2.4 coupled with the electric motor is excellent, continuing with the nearly V6 feel displayed in city driving. Those wishing for more power for drag racing would do best to check off the box for the 303 horsepower 3.6 liter V6 and be on their way, but the 2.4 with e-Assist will satisfy 90% of buyers out there who are more concerned with fuel economy than pink slips. I have yet to test out the long distance highway fuel economy, but as soon as I click save on this post, I am getting in the car to start my 250 mile trip to Detroit where I'll pick up our friend Z-06. Send me your questions in the meantime. -
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