Top Three European cars for 2009
It 'always been the dream of every fan of American Racing to travel to European countries to see and drive the different versions of the cars that are offered. Unfortunately, the Yankees come to us never to this fantasy, to find images in European car magazines or watch recordings of European television programs (eg Top Gear) for sale. This strange car, ma belle are generally faster, cheaper and less expensive than the vehicles offered on the floor of the United States, our government and implemented regulations on emissions. A brief overview of three of the best cars in Europe for the year 2009 model. None of them are shipped to America.
2009 Fiat 500 Abarth Edition
This pocket rocket in Italy is the modified version of the award winning Fiat 500 Abarth Performance Division (founded 1949) is the base 1.4-liter turbo engine and the amount of 135 hp and 152 Nm of torque. Abarth also offers another version of this racing car lighter than the SS, which has an astonishing 160 hp.
Abarth has also upgraded the brakes and suspension small Fiat, with pieces from the best producers in the market. The new 500 is equipped with a reinforced-up Alfa Romeo gearbox, hydraulic clutch, big Brembo brakes, lightweight wheels and fat Pirelli tires OZ. They also offer clothing Abarth (with the logo of the scorpion), to complement your new frame.
To increase the Go-kart-like vehicle with an elegant system of engine management, with three different modes, or reduce the accelerator and steering response. Also has an option for the levels of torque when you take the lift back to the straight roads. All this is done with a couple of button pushes "Sport is mounted on the dashboard of the vehicle.
All these benefits and the technology can be purchased for $ 26,000 to the ridiculous (the equivalent USA) currency. And this, the 500 Abarth is always 43.5 miles per gallon! Who needs a Toyota Prius, if you drive a race car, 2000 pounds of lead for a fraction of the cost and the same gas?
2009 Honda Civic Type-R
Ah, yes, the Civic That Got Away. Or at least the version that has never been in America. Honda has built its self-Type R on the variation of a year, and only the Integra model has made the United States market. For the year 2009 was a completely different version of the Civic and Asia lovers European performance.
The three-door hatchback is only available on the European market and the largest four-door version is only available in Japan. Nor will there ever be sold in America, even if Americans buy more cars from Honda Motor Company, of any other country. Lame? You bet. To make matters worse, the new Civic Type-R version is faster and more manoeuvrable.
IVTEC with a revised 2.0-liter engine (variable valve timing with intelligence cries Civic), with 198 hp and 142 Nm of torque coupled with a close ratio 6-speed manual transmission Redline. With body parts and pieces of suspension, the Type-R weighs 2793 pounds lighter, who has flown to 60 km / h in 6.6 seconds with a top speed of 146 mph possible.
Min with a red zone at 8000 rpm and transmissions faster transfer market, profits in the best-R-to-drive class of compact cars in Europe. Management and revised suspension set-up rigid Honda makes this place, where a civilian to have a real race car. Pricing starts at $ 18,000 (dollars) and the Type-R also operates an impressive 31 miles per gallon on the highway.
2009 Ford Focus RS
Hold On, the Ford Focus is available in the United States, is not it?
Yes, Boring Econo-Box has been made available from Ford, the United States for sometime. However is the Focus RS, and is quite dramatic compared to the model, we are all accustomed to. You see, in Europe, are modeling of real race in the Focus WRC (World Rally Cross), and these little Ford win many races, surprising. Consequently, they offer the Focus RS (Rally Sport) in Europe alone, due to the rules of the rally, based rally cars must be used for the production version of cars.
This approach, unlike the American version, it's fast, looks great and handles amazingly. And 'the best version of RS. It has a 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbo that a huge 300 hp and 302 Nm of torque generated. All this power through the front wheels, creating a set of rules, the famous "pair steer. This is the phenomenon when too much power is placed on the front wheels and the tires tend to run from difficult corners. However this new RS busy "RevoKnuckle" system will not be sacrificed for the abundance of torque between the front wheels separated efficiently so that the speed they face.
European Focuses, will also function steering wheel and 19-inch Continental tires sticky and large ventilated disc brakes front and rear for 2009. A six-speed gearbox and hip-Recaro Racing seats should be easy for the driver to keep busy during spirited drive on unpaved roads and highways. All these properties should add up to an all-around sports car for the entire length incredible commuter workday. Price mileage and the results must still be approved by Ford, but take the broader coverage than the release date for the new RS is recruited in early 2009.
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