ZF develops world’s first nine speed automatic transmission


One of the world's largest manufacturer of transmission, ZF connect with the world's first nine-speed automatic transmission for passenger cars equipped with transversely mounted engines. The transmission is equal to eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, rear wheel drive cars from brands such as Audi, Bentley, BMW, Range Rover and Rolls-Royce is currently in use. It would be a nine-speed transmission is ideal for front wheel drive cars and it is expected that the increase in fuel consumption. How to ZF, the new transmission is short, and the shifting is very smooth. It uses electronically controlled to select the correct speed and road conditions and requirements, and thus unnecessary to strengthen and constantly changing. On this occasion, Hans-Georg Harter FH president and CEO, is quoted as saying

ZF is a new nine-speed offers a significant improvement in fuel economy and excellent for vehicles, front wheel drive.

Although the details of the nine-speed gearbox not like it and we all know that this is a new nine-speed gearbox is expected to enter production in 2012. It built a new plant in South Carolina and double-digit improvement in fuel consumption is expected.

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New Mercedes Benz reveals the images, details of new SLK


Mercedes Benz officially unveiled the details and photos of the new SLK, which was accidentally discovered in a French-language video late last year. The SLK two-seater roadster debuted on the 125-mark Birthday in Stuttgart until the end of this month. With all new rear-drive platform, the chassis has a sportier SLK and is also available in diesel.

The new model is supported by a wider track and variable suspension, which will be offered in an extra package of skill. The SLK will be offered in three engine variants to choose from. Engine options include 1.8-liter turbo engine for the SLK 200 with 184HP and a torque of 270N and 6.4liters/100. Again, 1.8-liter turbo engine for the SLK 250 with 204HP and a torque of 310N with 6.2liters/100km. And at the end of the SLK 350 with 306hp and 370nm torque, using 7.1 liters/100km.

The SLK 200 is equipped with six-speed gearbox and accelerates 0-62 mph in 7.0 seconds, while an SLK350 with 3.5-liter direct injection V6 gets a new seven-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the SLK 350 the number of fuel-saving features, including stop-start provides significantly improved performance and economy. Sprint from zero to 62 mph time is 5.6sec and 39.8mpg combined fuel consumption.

It will also create new Mercedes SLK, diesel engine, a dual-turbo 2.1-liter four-pot with 204bhp. Replacement of the SLK55 is also designed in the UK at the end of the year. Will the new atmospheric version of the AMG 5.5-liter V8 producing around 420bhp.

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Wacky wheels: Six wheeled Limousine from Russia








Lovers worldwide have different tastes when someone builds on Limo VW Beetle, an eight-wheeled sports car at home and only God knows what not, they must be credited to the Russian development of this open-top limousine. Creator does not just love cars, but the music also. Apparent from the accompanying saxophone on the door of the driver. But look at the photos after the jump and see how it's crazy limo six round from all angles.









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