Koenigsegg CCXR Flower Power

The Koenigsegg CCXR Flower Power has the peculiarity that can run on E85 fuel (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline). It is also the most powerful production car there (at the time of its release) has a 4.7 l V8 engine made of aluminum with two volumetric compressor (Rotrex) and maximum power of 1,018 hp 7,200 rpm

The CCXR reaches over 400 km / h (according to official data) and can accelerate to 100 km / h in 3.2 seconds. The Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron has 1001 hp, reaches 407 km / h and accelerates to 100 km / h in 2.5 seconds.

There is a big difference in acceleration between the data and Koenisegg Bugatti. It may be that this difference is due to the superior traction of the Bugatti because it has four-wheel-drive (the rear-wheel drive is Koenisegg), offsetting a heavier weight.

The engine is based on the CCXR that has the CCX, which operates exclusively with gasoline. This engine gives 806 hp at 6900 rpm.

The power gain is because CCXR, as ethanol has a resistance to detonation much higher than gasoline for the same compression ratio (8.2 to 1) ignition advance and boost pressure are higher (2.5 bar CCXR instead of 2.2 bar absolute maximum pressure CCX).

One consequence of using this fuel and the power is higher, consumption is also greater: the CCXR has a combined consumption of 22 l/100 km, while the CCX spent $ 17 l/100km. Koenisegg gives customers the ability to adapt to the CCX engine to run on ethanol.

The differences in power and fuel type is about the only thing that distinguishes the CCX CCXR, the construction of its bodywork, suspension, brakes, steering, wheels and transmission and development is the same in both models.

Are ceramic brakes (front discs 380 mm in diameter and eight-piston calipers and 362 mm rear discs with six-piston calipers). The front wheels are 255/35 R19 and rear 335/30 R20. The suspension is electronically feature lets you adjust the ride height.

Currently in production are the Koenigsegg CCR (since 2004), CCX (since 2006) and the CCXR (since 2007). There is a variant intended for the competition, the CCGT (based on CCX).

All Koenigsegg CC derive directly and not many variations of the model series began production in 2000 (named CC 8S, 655 hp). The Koenigsegg CC is a mid-engine two-seater, rear wheel drive. The roof is removable and thus moves from the sporty coupe to targa: the hood is kept in the front of the car under the hood. The chassis and body are made of carbon fiber and kevlar.

The original idea of this car is of Christian von Koenigsegg, the designer is David Craaford.

Koenigsegg CC

The Koenigsegg CC is a mid-engine two-seater, RWD, 655 hp and developed with racing technology. It's idea of Christian von Koenigsegg, which launched in 1994 with the purpose of manufacturing based on a two-seater F1 cars.

In 1995 he built the first prototype was presented in 2000 at the Salon de Paris, the most definitive aspect of the car. The first unit was delivered during the Geneva Auto Show 2002

It measures 1.070 m high, 4.190 m long and 1.990 wide. With respect to the prototype 2000, it has the tail and headlamps different in order to improve aerodynamics as well now you can get xenon headlights. The bonnet now has no rear spoiler although this has not worsened the lift coefficient and has a larger air vent for the engine.

This brand offers the possibility to test the car before buying your potential customers, plus once acquired, it offers a course "free" driving for them, they lack to do.

Kia Sorento

It is a suitable terrain for anyone thought to give a relatively intense use in the field and do not want to give up some comfort and safety for road travel. Is only available with a diesel engine of 170 hp.

Of SUVs currently on sale and more or less average fulfills the above assumptions, there is none cheaper.

If we search the database km77.com SUVs between 4.5 and 4.8 m in length with diesel engine over 160 hp and permanent four wheel drive, you can see that the Sorento is by far the least expensive (list sorted by price). It is on sale from 27,613 € (all prices on the KIA Sorento).

However, the KIA Sorento most interesting is one that can have stability control (for the security it provides). This version is available from € 30,863 (ie, almost the same as a SsangYong Kyron 165 bhp with a similar equipment).

If you are going to use almost entirely by road or roads that are not complicated, there are cars Sorento prices that are preferable, as a Nissan X-Trail or Mitsubishi Outlander (spend less, are more agile and have higher acceleration capability with less power).

The major limitation of the Sorento for road use is that sometimes, the suspension is hard and dry. It is a nimble car. Stands out for her poise on the motorway than the ability to change trajectory in areas of curves.

Another drawback of the Sorento is that the automatic gearbox (optional) just gives retention: it tends to make very long marches when lifted off the throttle. However, it is the best option if you are driving on the field, especially in areas slow and complicated. With the manual gearbox, the Sorento uses less fuel than the automatic (comparative tab).

All versions can be either standard or optional, browser and connection 'Bluetooth' for the phone.

It may have some items of equipment which are available in models such as in-depth adjustable steering wheel, automatic wipers or charger discs, among others. Nor can lead Xenon headlights, but in this case is not a drawback because it gives with the lighting halogen bulb headlights is good.

It is an SUV of 4.59 m long, 1.86 m wide and 1.73 m high. You bodywork of five doors and five seats. Its chassis is a classic terrain of stiles and rails. The trunk has a capacity of 486 liters, but can be extended (by folding the rear seats) to 1,849 liters.

The Sorento is currently being sold a pattern that began selling in 2003. KIA updated it in 2006, with changes in equipment, appearance (more information) and a 170 hp engine (instead of one 150 hp: increased power is due to the new turbocharger has a variable instead of fixed and some changes to the engine management)

You can not have the petrol engine displacement of 2.4 liters and 139 hp, which was far cheaper alternative to full range).

KIA Sportage

The 2009 range of KIA Sportage changes appearance over that of 2008 and introduces a brand new 150 hp diesel engine. Gasoline engines (141 and 175 hp) are the same that I had previously.

Prices start at 20.300 €, which is the price of gasoline version 2.0 (141 hp) with front-wheel drive. The other versions that are initially on sale are a 150 hp diesel, also with front-wheel drive and one with a 2.7 V6 petrol engine and four-wheel traction. Later they will be other combinations.

The price is much higher than the versions of the 2008 range (which will continue selling while remaining in stock) because they are not discounting that there are for the previous model.

KIA Sportage. Model 2009En abroad change the headlights and the drivers, grille, bumpers and wheel arches. The less powerful petrol version has two exhaust outlets, as had the other versions. The 16-inch wheels have a new design.

There are also changes inside the cabin. Thus, the dashboard and instrument panel are different, new coating materials for seats and steering wheel and the front passenger airbag can be disconnected in order to install an infant seat. According to KIA, the antitheft system has been improved.

The Sportage is an SUV in size to Toyota RAV4. In the test we did of the diesel version (140 hp), 2007, we found the Sportage had a good relationship between price and product. It excels at nothing but neither has significant gaps in any way. On the road, the suspension premium comfort on other features (driving impressions).

The KIA model was launched in Europe in 2004 and currently manufactured in Slovakia

KIA Opirus

After the summer, will be on sale a KIA Opirus renewed with some changes to the exterior design of the bodywork, interior, equipment, suspension and engine, which is now more powerful.

According to Kia, the new Opirus is a few inches long (the previous measures 4,98 m) and width of roads has increased 1.5 cm and 2 cm behind the front. It is lighter (122 kg less) and your engine consumes less (so that their autonomy is greater).

External developments are mainly in the posterior: the trunk lid and drivers are completely different (pictures of the previous and new). The front bumper and chrome grille has been slightly redesigned. The front intermittent light-emitting diodes remain (LED) and are placed in the lower bumper (pictured).

The alloy wheels are now 17 inches and have a new design, the tires are 235/55 R17 measure. There are five exterior colors for the body that were previously unavailable.

Inside there are changes. According to KIA, the console has been completely redesigned. In addition, there are more colors to choose from for the leather upholstery. The increase in length has been an increase of 10 l in volume of the trunk.

Among the items of equipment are airbags (now larger), stability control, leather upholstery, heated front seats with heating and ventilation, driver seat power lumbar adjustment, adjustable pedals and a trip computer enhanced.

The new Opirus remains a front-wheel drive and has a gasoline engine much more powerful. It is a V6 with 3.8-liter engine capacity, reaching a maximum power of 266 hp at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 350 Nm at 4,500 rpm. It is made of aluminum and weighs less than the previous Opirus, which was made of iron. This engine is matched to a five-speed automatic gearbox.

The Opirus 3.8 V6 has a top speed of 230 km / h (10 km / h more), accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.5 seconds (1.7 s less) and has a combined cycle consumption of 10 , 9 liters per 100 km (0.5 l less).

The maximum speed is lower than with most models of this size and power, while consumption is high. The acceleration is normal (comparative table of performance and fuel consumption).

The front suspension is basically the same as the previous Opirus (independent by parallelogram), but with some modifications. Change the lower triangle, the position of the rack and wheel alignment. The back itself is different: one side has separate springs and dampers on the other, the upper joining element is different for stealing less space to boot. Furthermore, the suspension is 34 kg lighter. Learn about types of independent suspension.

Present the new KIA Opirus the Paris Motor Show in September.

KIA Carnival

It is on sale the new KIA Carnival. It is a seven-seater MPV is significant because even the basic version, has a powerful diesel engine (185 hp) and a very heavy equipment (equipment for the basic version).

It is shorter, more powerful, more expensive (from € 30,495, promotions apart) and is much more equipped than the previous model (technical comparison, comparison of equipment). In KIA estimate that up to September 2006, units will be available from the previous model. Beginning in September or October, you probably have a less equipped and expensive new model.

Of the minivan with diesel engine size between 150 and 200 hp, there are none with better relationship between price, equipment and services (list them all, sorted by price). The SsangYong Rodius is larger, less expensive and its benefits are similar, albeit less well equipped (comparison).

It has seven seats, with individual seat for each occupant, 2 +3 +2 configuration. The seats in the second and third rows have a backrest with tilt adjustment and can be moved lengthwise, folding or extract.

The driving position is wide, but the drivers that measure about 1.90 onwards can hit his head on a lump on the left (hidden the sliding door mechanism). The same, only more so, occurs in the second row seat behind the driver.

The front seats are comfortable for me like hardness, but not gather much the body.

The boot, according to SAE, is 214 liters in seven-seat configuration. If you depress the two seats in the third row, the capacity increases to 1068 liters. Measuring VDA standard in Europe has not been clarified by time.

It is available in three versions of equipment: EXI, EXII and EXIII. The least expensive is the EXI, which has wheels 16 "and plenty of standard equipment: ESP, automatic wipers, automatic lights, parking aid system and climate Trizone, among others.

EXII version has wheels 17 "and also the equipment of EXI, Electric opening side doors and tailgate, leather steering wheel, driver seat electric settings, curtain covers trunk, anterior mirror glare, trip computer , cruise control and direction "VRS".

EXIII version has electrically adjustable passenger seat, upholstered with leather seats and heated front seats. The EXIII gasoline engine also has adjustable pedals.

The rear side doors are sliding. Both these doors and the tailgate can have a motorized opening and closing. This system is very convenient and easy to use. From inside, the door can be opened both from a button on the stud and with a handle that pivots forward and backward.

If the door is closed, is opened to actuate the handle in either direction. If, during the opening, is driven in the opposite direction closes. Both this mechanism and the gate, if they encounter some resistance in the movement (because an object or a person is in the path of the door) are stopped and re-opened.

The new KIA Carnival is available with a gasoline engine and one diesel, were both from Hyundai. The gasoline engine is a variant of the engine that bears the KIA Sportage. It has six cylinders in V, variable valve timing, 2.7 liter displacement and 189 hp of maximum power at 6,000 rpm. This gasoline engine is necessarily a four-speed automatic gearbox (can be manual gearbox) and equipment EXIII.

The diesel engine is an evolution that takes the Hyundai Terracan. It is a four-cylinder, 2.9 liter engine capacity, sixteen valve, direct injection through common variable turbocharger and intercooler. Maximum power is 185 hp at 3,800 rpm.

The gearshift is standard manual and automatic is optional (only with equipment EXIII) both have five speeds.

We've driven the diesel version with manual. I thought it was nice because it is smooth power delivery and not have problems when moving from standstill. However, it has not seemed fast for its power.

There are not many minivans diesel engine over 150 hp (list them all). The benefits of the new Carnival Diesel are similar to other such vehicles with less powerful engines comparison chart.

EXII EXIII versions and carry a variable steering system called VRS KIA. With this system, through a button on the dashboard, you can limit the angle of rotation of the wheels to turn top management. In this way, you can have a greater angle of rotation when snow chains are not mounted: the new Carnival, when equipped with the VRS, has a turning radius of 5.5 m and 5.8 m if it is or limited by this device, the previous model was 6.3 m turning radius.

This new model, as above, has a three-year warranty with unlimited mileage.

KIA Magentis

KIA Magentis shows the update, which is a four-door sedan. Not confirmed the date of marketing in Spain. Until then, KIA Magentis will continue to sell today.

You have changes in appearance, equipment and engines.

It measures 4.80 m in length (about 6.5 cm more than the current model). It is shorter than a Ford Mondeo and bigger than a Renault Laguna. The changes in length of the body do not affect the wheelbase, which remains 2,72 m. The width and height of the body are also unchanged (1.81 m and 1.48 m, respectively). By size, the Magentis is Kia Opirus below.

It is available with two petrol engines and one diesel. The gasoline is a 2.0 liter 165 hp (20 hp more than the current model) and a 2.7 liter 193 hp (now gives 188 hp). The Diesel (CRDi 2.0) now gives 150 hp (instead of 140 hp). In some markets, develop CRDi 136 hp, to comply with local tax regulations.

KIA Magentis. Model 2009El KIA with the new engines have better performance. With the 2.0 liter engine and 164 hp gasoline consumes 7.5 l/100 km in the approved course, a relatively low figure compared to other cars of similar power (comparative tab). KIA Magentis 2.0 CRDI expenditures 6.0 l/100 km, which is also a moderate consumption (comparative tab).

As standard, gasoline engines have a five-speed manual and six for the Diesel.

In addition, all versions will have an automatic gearshift. Four gears for the 2.0 liter engine and five for the 2.7. Automatic transmissions have a function ( "Sport Mode) to select the gears manually via the lever between the seats. For now, Kia has not said whether in Spain all versions of the new Magentis will be able to automatic (in the model is still selling well).

The boot capacity is 500 liters (VDA under the rules), 5 l more than the previous model.

They are new dashboard, center console, instrumentation, automatic transmission selector plate and tapestries. An interesting development is that it will take connections ( "AUX" and "USB") for external players (image).