Super Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen is going to launch a lightweight version of the charged Golf GTI seventh generation. To reduce weight the Germans would use parts from carbon fiber and aluminum. In particular, it will be made of carbon fiber roof and hood, made of aluminum - the engine compartment bulkhead, windshield frame and floor. The mass so hatchback drops to 200 pounds and will be about 1.1 tons.

Engineers have found a way to organize the installation of the roof to the usual carboxylic conveyor Golf - it is made of two layers of carbon fiber, held together in the middle of the steel sheet. And the aluminum parts to be attached to the steel body parts with special rivets.

The engine in the Golf GTI welterweight will be the same as that of its "heavy" brother - a 2.0-liter turbo engine capacity of 225 hp And as the Germans left the front-wheel arrangement, however, will add the clutch Haldex fifth generation, which is used for all-wheel drive transmissions. According to some reports, Volkswagen Golf with a clutch drives the road at the Nürburgring in 8 seconds faster version with limited slip.

Lightweight Volkswagen Golf GTI will be released in a limited edition, and the release is scheduled for 2014.

Mondeo wheel drive

The company introduced a new generation Ford Mondeo. As expected. Americans will produce this car in sedan and wagon, as well as a hatchback. However, the universal version is likely to continue in Europe will not go away. And sorry, the car turned out nice - LEDs in front, panoramic roof ...

Like many other models of the brand, the new Mondeo has received a 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine family 125 hp (Who does not get to Russia) and other branded engines. Ford succumbed to fashion trends and plans to release a hybrid version with the prefix PHEV. The power plant will feature a 2.0-liter engine and electric motor. This model will be the first hybrid robin American concern in Europe.

The interior decoration materials have improved and updated design. Now to uslvgam occupants multimedia system MyGordTouch, Wi-Fi, inflatable seat belts, etc. Ford representatives noted that the Mondeo - the most premium of all, that the company offered earlier.

And another surprise for fans of Ford will be the fact that the Mondeo will get a full drive - this transmission will be installed on a version with a diesel engine. True, it will be for diesel - see later.

Bentley against bullets

British brand is considering the production of bulletproof cars at its factory in Crewe. And as marketers are studying the demand for such cars.

Management of the company confident that armored Bentley will sell well in Russia, Latin America and the Middle East. In other words, in the emerging markets where considerable attention is paid to safety.

By the way, there are rumors that Bentley has experience in booking, however, a one-time - the company produced for Prince Charles bulletproof Bentley Turbo R.

Recall, the most popular armored cars do German companies Mercedes-Benz and BMW.