World’s most fuel-efficient five-seater has 3.3-litre fuel consumption

The redesigned Polo BlueMotion that celebrated its world premiere at this year’s Geneva Motor Show can be ordered now. The world’s most fuel-efficient five-seater impresses with fuel consumption of just 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres. The second generation of the Polo BlueMotion can be had in Germany starting at 16,500 Euros.

Thanks to an advanced version of the three-cylinder TDI engine with 75 PS / 55 kW power and other BlueMotion-specific modifications, the new trendsetter’s fuel consumption was reduced by 22 percent (or 0.9 litre) compared to the conventional Polo with a 75 PS TDI. Accordingly, its CO2 emissions were also reduced from 109 to 87 g/km.

The Polo BlueMotion employs various detailed solutions and high-tech components to attain these top-notch low values. They include BlueMotion features such as the Stop-Start system and energy recovery by regenerative braking. In addition, the Polo BlueMotion, weighing in at just 1,150 kilograms, sports numerous modifications such as a nearly closed-off radiator grille and underbody panels designed according to aerodynamic principles and 15-inch ‘Greenland’ type alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres.

Standard features were extended in the new Polo BlueMotion to include a cruise control system, leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearshift grip, tyre pressure indicator, front fog lights, sporty styling of front and rear bumpers as well as outside mirror housings and door handles painted in body colour.

- Volkswagen

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Volkswagen has released a nice animation showing all the great technologies and gestures that make the Volkswagen Up! Lite. Combined fuel consumption: 2.44 l/100 km or 70 mpg/highway! Consisting of a TDI (turbo-diesel), electric motor and 7-speed DSG as well as a Cd value: 0.237, Volkswagen is driving CO2 emissions down to a sensational 65 g/km.

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Show also marks the North American debut of two hot new Porsche 911s

Today, at a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Porsche — a company known for creating light and highly efficient and desirable sports cars — took the wraps off one of its most nimble and sportiest mid-engine cars ever: the 2011 Boxster Spyder.

This new mid-engine Porsche represents the purist form of the roadster sports car, meaning it is agile, powerful, open and efficient. Weighing only 2,811 lbs. and delivering 320 horsepower, it goes on sale in February 2010 and will join the Boxster and Boxster S that made their world debut here last year.

This exciting new member of the Boxster family stands out among other versions of the company’s famous roadster. Almost reluctantly, Porsche’s engineers equipped it with a lightweight manual soft top meant for protection only; it is there to be deployed on those occasions when the elements absolutely demand it. This utilitarian top, when combined with extra-low side windows and two striking bulges on the single-piece rear lid, provides the Boxster Spyder with a sleek, low-slung silhouette reminiscent of the Carrera GT.

‘The new Boxster Spyder looks distinctly different from its Boxster siblings,’ said Klaus Berning, Porsche’s executive board member responsible for worldwide sales and marketing, speaking at the Los Angeles Auto Show press conference today. ‘Our designers borrowed from the rich history of our mid-engine sports and race cars of the ’50s, but under the skin it has our most advanced technology so that its performance matches the Spyder’s looks, making it the quintessential purist Porsche.’

The Boxster Spyder features a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine with Direct Fuel Injection upfront of the rear axle. Maximum output is 320 horsepower, 10 more than the Boxster S.

The combination of more horsepower, 176 lbs. less weight than the award-winning Boxster S, an all-new sport suspension that lowers the Boxster Spyder 20 mm, a lower center of gravity, a standard limited slip differential, and exclusive wheels provide the kind of driving dynamics that back up the unique look. Aluminum door skins and lightweight interior door panels from the 911 GT3 RS contribute to the weight reduction.

When equipped with Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission and the Sports Chrono Package, the new Spyder, using Launch Control, accelerates from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Top track speed is 166 mph — with the roof open.

Hot New 911s shown for the first time in the United States

Another press conference highlight was Porsche’s first North American presentation of its new 2010 911 Turbo, the flagship of the venerable 911 range, in both the Coupe and Cabriolet versions. The 911 Turbo features the first entirely new engine in the car’s storied 35-year history. The new flat-six boxer engine now delivers 500 horsepower, providing 0-60 mph acceleration (with the Sports Chrono Package) in 3.2 seconds and a top track speed of 194 mph.

The 911 Turbo has helped spearhead innovations throughout Porsche’s complete range of sports cars for decades. More than 80,000 911 Turbos have been delivered worldwide since it joined the 911 family in 1974.

The new 911 Turbo Coupe and Turbo Cabriolet go on sale in January with a MSRP of $132,800 and $143,800, respectively.

Premiering alongside the 911 Turbo is the asphalt-burning 911 GT3 RS, a race-bred 911 that is also at home on the street. The newest version delivers even more engine power, lower weight and shorter transmission ratios, as well as upgraded body and suspension components than all previous 911 GT3s.

Like all 911s, the heart of the new, uncompromising 911 GT3 RS is the powerplant. The naturally aspirated RS engine now displaces 3.8 liters and delivers more power, while revving up even faster to its 8,500 rpm redline. It now delivers 450 horsepower, 15 more than its 911 GT3 counterpart. Even with a specific output of more than 118 horsepower per liter from the six-cylinder boxer engine, this 911 GT3 RS engine remains fully suitable for everyday use.

The 2010 911 GT3 RS goes on sale in the United States in early spring 2010 with an MSRP of $132,800.

Panamera joins the Porsche family, and media drive the Cayenne S Hybrid

Also at today’s press conference, Porsche displayed its newest model, the 2010 Panamera Gran Turismo, which is the company’s first four-door sports car. The Panamera went on sale in the United States on October 17th of this year and is off to a strong start.

Providing a look into the near future, Porsche is showing a prototype of its upcoming Cayenne S Hybrid SUV that will go on sale in the U.S. and Europe next year. Porsche is also participating in this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show Green Cars Ride & Drive on Dec. 3, giving journalists a chance to test drive this prototype and experience a bit of Porsche spice in today’s hybrid stew.

- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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The most exclusive, elegant, and powerful four-door automobile in the world

What was revealed at the climax of Bugatti’s centenary celebrations in September at its headquarters in Molsheim, was today presented to customers and opinion-makers in Los Angeles: the Bugatti 16C Galibier concept – designed as the most exclusive, elegant, and powerful four-door automobile in the world. At the prestigious Ace Gallery in Beverly Hills, Bugatti’s Director of Sales, Marketing and After Sales, Alasdair Stewart, emphasised that the Galibier is just one of several concept studies that the company is considering for the future of the Bugatti marque.

Arte – Forme – Technique: those are the brand values by which Ettore Bugatti and his son Jean oriented themselves in order to develop even more powerful engines and even more noble body designs for each new model, which were unequalled in quality, handling, speed and elegance. In the process, they experimented again and again with new materials; thus was Bugatti one of the first manufacturers to use aluminium parts for bodies, engine blocks and wheels.

Arte – Forme – Technique are also the brand values by which the design and engineering team at Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. oriented themselves in the development of the Galibier. With this new four-door concept car, Bugatti assumes once again a leading role in the use of new material combinations. For example, the body is constructed of handmade carbon fibre parts coloured dark blue so that, when illuminated, the woven structure strikingly shimmers through. Carbon fibre not only possesses exceptionally great rigidity but is also especially light. The wings and doors are made out of polished aluminium.

The Galibier’s design masters the challenge of uniting sportiness with the comfort and elegance of a modern four-door saloon. The basic architecture picks up on the torpedo-like character of the Type 35, which was already revived in the Veyron, and reinterprets it. With the typical Bugatti radiator grille, unusual, round LED headlights and the clamshell running the length of the vehicle, which became synonymous with the brand identity under Jean Bugatti in the Type 57, this car transports the Bugatti genes into the modern world.

Beneath the bonnet, which folds back from both sides, resides a 16-cylinder, 8-litre engine with two-stage supercharging. What makes this engine so special is that it was developed as a flex-fuel engine and can optionally be run on ethanol. Four-wheel drive, specially developed ceramic brakes and a new suspension design enable the agile, always-sure handling of a saloon of this size.

The interior reflects the elemental design of the exterior. The dashboard has been reduced to the essential; two centrally located main instruments keep even the rear passengers constantly informed of the current speed and previous performance. Parmigiani, the Swiss maker of fine watches, created a removable tourbillion clock for the Galibier, which may be worn on the wrist thanks to a cleverly designed leather strap.

“Galibier” is not just the name of one of the most difficult alpine passes along the Tour de France but, in its time, was a version of the four-door Type 57, unequalled in sportiness and elegance.

- Bugatti

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With H20i landing on the same weekend as Petit Le Mans, we choose Petit. I shot George a note but he was headed to H20i. It was good choice as Petit was a wash and H20i had some amazing rides. Two of our favorites are below. Big wheels from other brands and a bagged stance have made the trip over to our shores. Head over and read the full report and immense galleries.

Autumn is coming. You can feel it. The crispness in the air and darkness encroaching into early evenings are signals of the end of the summer show season. And with this end comes that weekend on the calendar reserved for H20 International (H20i) in Ocean City, Maryland.

It’s hard to believe H20i has been going strong for twelve years, but it has. Year after year of consistency in beautiful and car show-friendly Ocean City have helped the event become one of the biggest in the American enthusiast scene and H20i remains quite unique.

- VWvortex

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