As we previously reported, in 2000, NHTSA published a final rule that upgraded the necessities for air bags in passenger cars and light trucks, requiring what are commonly known as “advanced air bags” and all automakers had to obey with the regulations, but a few low-volume manufacturers like Tesla and Lamborghini were given exemptions. As expected, Pagani practical for a similar pass and because the company didn’t have the financial resources to develop such a system, the management has denied its request. So, as a result, the company will have to go back to the drawing board and develop the required advanced airbag system as necessary by the NHTSA to sell their car in the United States, but this would cost them around $5.7 million. They can also skip out on this souk as they did with the previous Zonda, and probably this will happen.

Update: Well, here comes the attractive part, because, according to GTspirit, Pagani decided start of US deliveries in first part of 2013.

“The US market is significant to Pagani and the potential of our company. The Huayra project had a US market foreword as a key goal from the start. The reception we are currently experiencing in the US fully supports our vision and will fuel our willpower to successfully deliver the Huayra to our clientele in the United States,” Pagani said.

So, Pagani confirms reports that a requested exception for the advanced airbag rule has been denied by NHTSA but denies this will enduringly disrupt a market foreword of the Pagani Huayra in the United States and, with preparations for the completion of an advanced airbag system done, and testing well under way a winning market introduction of the Pagani Huayra in the United States with a delay of six to nine months is still possible. This way we’ll see Pagani Huayra on the US roads as soon as the start of 2013.

Two new engines with enforced induction will join Jaguar’s roster in the company’s push to grow sales in the U.S., Europe, and China.

A supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 has been derived from Jaguar’s dazzling 5.0-liter V-8, and will make 340 hp in most applications. The future F-type sports car will debut the engine, and will wholly offer a special 380-hp version. We’re guessing the high-po V-6 is being kept out of the sedans for now because it would overlie with the naturally aspirated V-8, which is rated at 385 hp. Since the F-type is almost certainly not being engineered to take a larger eight-cylinder engine, there’s no risk of duplication. Jaguar isn’t chatting about torque for either version of the supercharged six yet, but a variant of this engine previewed in the C-X16 impression car the forbearer of the manufacture F-type delivered 332 lb-ft.

On the smaller side, Jaguar is established a 240-hp turbocharged four. In all probability, this is the same 2.0-liter train used in the Range Rover Evoque itself borrowed from Ford although the Jaguar version is rotated for longitudinal fitting. Jaguar’s turbo four has the same dislocation down to the cubic centimeter, bore, and stroke as the Evoque’s four, as well as Ford’s 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine in the Escape, Explorer, Edge, and more. Based on that, we’re pegging the still-not-announced torque rating for Jaguar’s version of this engine at a strong 250 lb-ft.

Both engines will use eight-speed diffusion, sourced from ZF and also used by BMW, Audi, Chrysler, Rolls-Royce, and Bentley. It’s likely that the F-type will also offer a physical gearbox with its V-6, but it hasn’t been established yet. You’ll probably be forced to choose the routine if you want the elective engine stop-start system, though.

]]> http://www.crazeforcars.com/auto-news/jaguar-confirms-latest-supercharged-six-for-f-type-and-introduces-a-turbo-four-beijing-auto-show/feed/ 0 http://www.crazeforcars.com/auto-news/volkswagen-up-announced-2012-world-car-of-the-year/ http://www.crazeforcars.com/auto-news/volkswagen-up-announced-2012-world-car-of-the-year/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 07:29:13 +0000 alex http://www.crazeforcars.com/?p=6031 The Volkswagen Up has won many hearts from the time it was launched and now it has been honoree with the title “World Car of the Year 2012″ at the New York International Auto Show last week. This has been a great honor for Volkswagen after winning the same award for the Golf VI in 2009 and for POLO V in 2010.

The Volkswagen Up faced a tough competition from 33 other competitors but its major rivals were the the BMW 3 series and the Porsche 911. Finally it ended up winning the “2012 World Car of the Year” award. The panel consisted 66 journalists from 25 countries. They were selected based on their proficiency and influence on the industry. The selection was based on criteria like performance, safety, impact, value and its appeal.

Volkswagen Up - World Car 2012

This is Volkswagen’s smallest hatchback powered by a 1litre 3-cylinder engine producing 110 hp with a price of around $15,000 which is below the price of Polo and its fuel consumption is approximately 4.2 l/100 km.

Our elite images reveal the new baby SUV which is expected to be previewed by a idea in the next 12 months. And as you can see, it will look sportier than the five-door Q3.

The dense body means it should be light sufficient to run the A1’s engine family, too, which will mean the latest 1.4-litre direct injection four cylinder turbo, total with cylinder deactivation. With the lion’s share of sales predictable in Europe, it will come with a competent 1.6-litre diesel, too.

Inside, the Q2 is being set up as a severe four seated, with a folding rear seat layout to maximize what promises to be partial luggage space. That’s because the roofline is probable to swoop down considerably to produce a smaller, high-rise SUV in the fashion of BMW’s X6.

BMW

And this is where they anonymity comes in plan. Previous reports were associating the new M3 with an inline-six engine while more new ones point to a radical alter in BMW M’s philosophy: a turbocharged V6.

Some of our sources say that the V6 is a 3.3 liter BiTurbo engine with around 450 horsepower, in order that has been denied by others, so at this point, any news approximately the new M3 engine are to be taken with a big grain of salt. To add even more fuel to the fire, Car and Driver has lately available their own opinion on the V6:

The new V6 will be the first to increase its two twin-scroll turbochargers inside the vee-angle, mirroring the company’s 4.4-liter V8 design. The This unique-to-BMW draw near reduces the length of the inlet tract compared with a normal turbo-vee setup, helping to sharpen throttle answer and minimizing heat buildup after air passes through the intercooler. A 60-degree V6 will also offer the best balance, but a 90-degree angle is wanted to fit the two turbos.”

In this week’s interview with BMWBLOG, Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, BMW M CEO, refrained from offering additional details on the power plant, but we were left with an important tidbit of in order: the new M3 will be lighter and will make extensive use of carbon fiber parts.

With another year of manufacture, the E90/E92 M3 might be the consumers’ last chance to grab a V8 naturally-aspirated engine.

The test mules showed below reveals the wide track specific to M products, as well as M front bumper, square LED headlights, large brakes and the autograph four exhaust pipes at the rear.

Bigger alloy wheels and quad exhaust are tell-tale signs of S3 engine and suspension, and this prototype features the elective panoramic sunroof.

Audi's new 2013 S3 will include a 2.0-litre turbo charged four-cylinder engine, in 280bhp/251 lb ft tune. DSG transmission and Haldex four-wheel drive will put the power to the road, wearing S-tronic and Quattro branding on the S3.

Audi is planning to make a higher contribution to that annual production figure, with the usual three-door A3 hatch being joined by a five-door Sport back, soft-top A3 Cabriolet, and that darling of the German prestige brands, a 'four-door coupe'.