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New car lines
publication date: Apr 1, 2010
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author/source: Robin Roberts
The next generation MB R-Class features a new
exterior and interior.
The overall impression in particular
has benefitted significantly from the completely redesigned front
section, which borrows elements both from Mercedes-Benz saloons and SUV
models.
In addition to the fresh exterior, the "twenty-eleven" model
year R-Class also impresses with a number of distinctive interior
features.
On show now in the New York motor show, UK sales start September. |  | These include the economy of space found in the latest
MPVs,
as well as the comfort, high-class appeal and prestige associated with
classic Mercedes-Benz saloons.
At the same time, the latest generation offers the same
level of interior diversity for which its predecessor was renowned, and
also boasts the robustness and all-wheel-drive properties of
Mercedes-Benz SUV's for the R 350 CDI L.
The R-Class will be
celebrating its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show
from today and UK deliveries begin in September
The UK model range
consists of two variants: R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 2WD and the R 350 CDI
L 4MATIC. With a fuel consumption figure of 37.2mpg, compared with its
predecessor the R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model requires around 7 per
cent less fuel while offering the same power output and enhanced
performance.
The new R 350 CDI 4MATIC combines the high performance
of a V8 model with the low fuel consumption of an economical V6 variant.
It consumes 33.2mpg* of diesel, thereby undercutting its predecessor by
2.8mpg– yet is able to offer significantly enhanced performance.
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previously the maximum performance topped out at 165 kW (224 hp), the
V6 diesel engine now boasts 195 kW (265 hp) as well as massive torque of
620 Newton metres. Making its debut in the R-Class, this powerful
package enables the sportiest of all of the R-Class models with diesel
engine to achieve effortlessly superior levels of performance.
Acceleration from 0 to 62 mph takes 7.6 seconds, while the top speed is
146 mph. | | | | | | |  | A 505bhp V8 6.75 litre engine has been fitted to the
latest Bentley Mulsanne.
Fitted with lightweight components it
also has an advanced vale control system which shuts off some of the
cylinders when cruising to extend economy.
These modifications
comprise over 300 new or significantly re-engineered components for the
Mulsanne engine and the famed Bentley ‘wave of torque’ (1020Nm/752lb ft)
is now delivered in full even earlier, at 1750rpm. |
They come along
with a new eight-speed automatic transmission and it allows the Mulsanne
to reach 60mph from rest in 5.1 seconds.
Citroën has announced a new
Airdream+ range, thanks to the introduction of two environmentally
sensitive and economically rewarding Airdream+ versions of C3 Picasso
and C4 Hatchback.
These two new models make up the range alongside
the existing 99g/km New C3 Airdream+, which was launched at the start of
the year.
With combined cycle fuel economy of between 62.8mpg and
74.3mpg, and CO2 emissions from just 99g to 119g/km, the Airdream+
range delivers low running costs and free first year VED.
Showcasing
Citroën’s smart, ‘green’ technologies, Airdream+ models feature
fuel-efficient HDi engines, ‘optimised’ gearbox technology and a focus
on environmentally considerate engineering. They also come with an array
of complimentary equipment, on top of the VTR+ specification on which
they are based.
The Airdream+ range is powered by Citroën’s lauded
HDi diesel technology - with New C3 and C4 models featuring the
Company’s renowned Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS). An
‘optimised’ manual gearbox with a Gear Efficiency Indicator is specified
on the New C3 Airdream+, and a fuel-saving Auto EGS gearbox features on
the C4 Airdream+. A part-by-part focus on reducing overall weight, the
use of 85pc re-cyclable components and a number of ‘green’ materials
during manufacture, also support the range’s ecological credentials.
Environmentally
sensitive and economical to run, the Airdream+ range is also
exceptionally well equipped, with all three Airdream+ models boasting
additional equipment over and above the VTR+ specification - at no extra
cost. |
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