The 2010 tC is a 2-door, 5-passenger sports coupe, available in two trims, the Sports Coupe 5-Spd MT Sports Coupe 4-Spd AT.
Upon introduction, the Sports Coupe 5-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 161-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Sports Coupe 4-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 161-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission is standard.
Price:
- MSRP
- $17,000 - $17,800
- Invoice
- $16,150 - $16,910
Price :
21000 - 22000 usd
THE FACTS
Price/availability: No prices yet but expect over £16,000/On sale early 2010.
Tested: Alfa Romeo MiTo Multiair Quadrifoglio Verde (Green Cloverleaf)
Power/torque: 167bhp/185lb ft
Top speed: 137mph
Acceleration: 0-62mph in 7.5sec
Fuel economy (Combined): 47.8mpg
CO2 emissions: 139g/km
VED band: E (£120)
Alternatives: Volkswagen Polo GTI, to come in 2011. Ford Fiesta Ti VCT Zetec S, from £14,450. MINI Cooper S, from £16,575.
Verdict: by far the best MiTo yet. Chassis changes have hugely improved the driving experience and the new Multiair engine is a genuinely economical performer. Expect to see a lot more of the Multiair system in future.
The external design pays homage to the 2CV, and as an environmentally friendly car it also references that old-timer. But forget the super-basic 2CV ethos: this is about sophistication and luxury.
The interior is supposed to be reminiscent of a woman's jewellery box, a velvet-lined cocoon with a chaise longue for a rear seat. But under the skin is serious intent, a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
The system is likely to be rolled out in one of the company's DS series of models in 2012. It's likely that elements of the Revolte's external styling as well as the plug-in hybrid system could be sold as the DS4.
The super-stylish Citroen DS3 - a Mini rival - has been seen in concept form at several recent shows.
At Frankfurt it finally turned up in production shape, in Licorice-Allsort colour schemes.
The company announced prices and a website for deposits, and took 500 deposits in the first 60 minutes. UK deliveries start in March.
This is also the public debut of the good-looking C3 supermini, which goes on sale in Britain at the turn of the year.
The Car Research and Development, a subsidiary of the Brabus Group, has unveiled its last work for Japanese luxury automaker. Meet the Infiniti FX50 S Limited Edition dressed up in styling package from CRD.
The Infiniti FX50 S Limited Edition by Brabus gets a set of bespoke 21-inch turbine-design light-alloy wheels in a grey finish, while the front grille, side air inlets in the front fenders and the roof bars are also painted grey.
The Infiniti SUV’s cabin is upholstered in leather with light brown stitching while the carbon-fiber trim in a dark brown finish and the alcantara trim on the headliner and pillars round off the interior upgrades.
Put those resources to good use and create your own Batmobile, like this industrious Swedish guy did.
Car, 1973 model, built on the Lincoln Continental. Full 3.5 years, has continued to be finished. Effort was more than 20,000 hours. The car's 700 horsepower with a value of 1 million dollars. Intelligent navigation system, which monitors all aspects of control HD cameras, fully automatic doors, transmission, automatic pilot, navigation systems, voice recognition and DVD system, including features such as the car is just incredible.
he Brazilian was leading last year's Singapore Grand Prix when Nelson Piquet Jr crashed deliberately, which helped Fernando Alonso to win the race.
"All of what happened was robbery. Regarding the race nothing has happened, the result stays the same. That's not right," said Massa.
"It changed the championship. I lost by one point."
He was beaten to the title on the final race of the season by McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, who went on to finish third in Singapore.
Massa failed to score in that race after a disastrous pit-stop during the safety car period in which he drove away with the fuel hose still attached.
Piquet Jr revealed earlier this year that he had deliberately crashed in order to give Alonso a better chance of winning.
Renault were given a permanent suspended ban and former team boss Flavio Briatore has been banned for life for his involvement.
Piquet Jr was given immunity by motorsport's governing body, the FIA, in return for testifying.
Massa is convinced the punishments were too lenient.
"I have seen in football how a referee took money to throw a game and all the matches he influenced were annulled," he said.
"The team responsible were relegated. Here they just sent Briatore home. I don't understand it and I don't think it was right."
Massa is recovering from a life-threatening head injury he suffered at the Hungarian Grand Prix earlier this year. He is set to return in 2010, when he will drive alongside Alonso.
Hamilton wished Massa well in his recovery, but dismissed any suggestion that the Singapore result should be annulled.
"First, I have to say that it's good that he's recovering and back on his feet and back to his normal self and feeling good," said the Briton.
"I think all I can say is that it was a tough season, things happened, there were lots and lots of 'what ifs' throughout the season, so I'm a bit surprised to hear him say that, to be honest.
"I believe we had a fair battle throughout the season, so I'm a bit surprised."
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