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Monday, May 24, 2010
2010 MINI Cooper Clubman name
The use of the name "Clubman" for the Mini estate van was a break with classic Mini tradition. "Clubman" was originally the name given to the 1970s face-lift of the classic Mini, which mostly resulted in a squared-off front end, whereas the classic Mini estates had traditionally been named "Traveller" or "Countryman". However, BMW did not initially purchase the rights to use those names.2010 MINI
2011 Infiniti M
A proposed hybrid sedan will include one electric motor and two clutches to allow the gas engine and electric motor to drive the rear wheels simultaneously. The lithium-ion battery pack will come from the Infiniti Essence.2011 Infiniti M2011 Infiniti M2011 Infiniti M2011 Infiniti M2011 Infiniti M2011 Infiniti M2011 Infiniti M2011 Infiniti M2011 Infiniti M2011 Infiniti M2011 Infiniti M2011
Impreza Cosworth
It has been a while since the Cosworth name was last seen on a road car but now it’s back, albeit on a Subaru rather than a Ford. The STi CS400 is designed to be the ultimate Impreza and, at a fiver under £50,000, it’ll need to be.
Unsurprisingly, the 2.5-litre boxer engine has been the focus of Cosworth’s attention. It receives a modified turbo and remapped ECU, as well as reworked internal components. As a result, the STi CS400 has 395bhp (400PS / 295kW), and 540Nm of torque. Those are significant improvements over the Impreza STi Type UK which, with the 330R pack (currently being offered to UK buyers as a free upgrade until the end of June), produces 325bhp (330PS / 243kW) and 470Nm.
Almost a second is knocked off the 330R’s 0-62mph (100km/h) time, with the STi CS400 achieving the benchmark sprint in just 3.7 seconds. That’s up there with supercars like the Porsche 911 GT2 RS (3.5 seconds) and Audi R8 GT (3.6 seconds), and it makes the Ford Focus RS500 (5.6 seconds) look distinctly pedestrian.
Perhaps importantly - for Subaru at least - is the fact that its STi CS400 is 0.1 seconds quicker to 62mph than the most powerful Mitsubishi Evolution X, the £52,299 FQ-400 with its 403bhp (409PS / 301kW). One area where the STi CS400 is no quicker than either the 330R or FQ-400, however, is top speed - like them, it remains limited to 155mph.
Chassis improvements include new Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs, which give the STi CS400 a wider track and allow it to ride 10mm lower. The brakes are also upgraded, with 355mm AP Racing discs at the front.
Cosmetically, the Cosworth is distinguished by a new front bumper, mesh grilles, privacy glass and a revised rear spoiler, together with new 18” alloys. The interior gets different Recaro front seats and piano black wood for the centre console.
Its price and performance means the STi CS400 can be looked at in one of two ways: Either it’s a performance bargain, costing a third of a ‘proper’ supercar like the 911 GT2 RS, or it’s just a very expensive hot hatch with a price tag almost double that of a standard £28,000 Impreza STi Type UK.
One thing for sure is that the Impreza Cosworth STi CS400 will be rare. Only 75 are to be built, and they’re all going to be right hand drive.
Unsurprisingly, the 2.5-litre boxer engine has been the focus of Cosworth’s attention. It receives a modified turbo and remapped ECU, as well as reworked internal components. As a result, the STi CS400 has 395bhp (400PS / 295kW), and 540Nm of torque. Those are significant improvements over the Impreza STi Type UK which, with the 330R pack (currently being offered to UK buyers as a free upgrade until the end of June), produces 325bhp (330PS / 243kW) and 470Nm.
Almost a second is knocked off the 330R’s 0-62mph (100km/h) time, with the STi CS400 achieving the benchmark sprint in just 3.7 seconds. That’s up there with supercars like the Porsche 911 GT2 RS (3.5 seconds) and Audi R8 GT (3.6 seconds), and it makes the Ford Focus RS500 (5.6 seconds) look distinctly pedestrian.
Perhaps importantly - for Subaru at least - is the fact that its STi CS400 is 0.1 seconds quicker to 62mph than the most powerful Mitsubishi Evolution X, the £52,299 FQ-400 with its 403bhp (409PS / 301kW). One area where the STi CS400 is no quicker than either the 330R or FQ-400, however, is top speed - like them, it remains limited to 155mph.
Chassis improvements include new Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs, which give the STi CS400 a wider track and allow it to ride 10mm lower. The brakes are also upgraded, with 355mm AP Racing discs at the front.
Cosmetically, the Cosworth is distinguished by a new front bumper, mesh grilles, privacy glass and a revised rear spoiler, together with new 18” alloys. The interior gets different Recaro front seats and piano black wood for the centre console.
Its price and performance means the STi CS400 can be looked at in one of two ways: Either it’s a performance bargain, costing a third of a ‘proper’ supercar like the 911 GT2 RS, or it’s just a very expensive hot hatch with a price tag almost double that of a standard £28,000 Impreza STi Type UK.
One thing for sure is that the Impreza Cosworth STi CS400 will be rare. Only 75 are to be built, and they’re all going to be right hand drive.
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