Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe - ‘08 Geneva

I think we already accustomed you with news and previews of the Geneva Motor Show, time has come to talk about Rolls Royce which has released some photos of the Phantom Coupe. This model is based on the 101EX Concept and they aimed to design this car like a “muscular animal, ready to be unleashed”.

The Phantom Coupe is powered by the famous 6.75-liter V12 engine which produces 453 HP and 531 lb-ft of torque. Phantom has a limited top speed of 155mph and the powertrain boosts the car from 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds. Potential customers can choose from a various range of colors enough to please even the most fastidious car fan.

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I think we already accustomed you with news and previews of the Geneva Motor Show, time has come to talk about Rolls Royce which has released some photos of the Phantom Coupe. This model is based on the 101EX Concept and they aimed to design this car like a “muscular animal, ready to be unleashed”.

The Phantom Coupe is powered by the famous 6.75-liter V12 engine which produces 453 HP and 531 lb-ft of torque. Phantom has a limited top speed of 155mph and the powertrain boosts the car from 0 to 60 in 5.6 seconds. Potential customers can choose from a various range of colors enough to please even the most fastidious car fan.

Hindustan Motors (HM) is planning to launch the Mitsubishi Outlander at a sub-Rs 20 lakh price in a bid to steal market share from its main rival, the Honda CR-V. Unlike the CR-V, which is completely imported (and hence attracts a 120 percent tax penalty), the Outlander will be locally assembled by HM in its Thiruvallur plant where the Lancer and Cedia are also assembled. Locally-assembled cars pay far less tax than imported cars and this is the key reason why HM can price the Outlander competitively. The Outlander is similar in size and specs to the CR-V, and has a 2.4-litre four-pot petrol motor with Mitsubishi’s version of variable valve timing. Called MIVEC or Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control, the system features three different modes for low, medium and high engine speeds.

Although it produces 170bhp, this motor is expected to be slightly detuned to account for the quality of our fuel. Transmission options include a six-speed manual and a stepless CVT with six pre-selected ratios which can be controlled via paddles on the steering wheel, which is expected to be more efficient than a conventional automatic. The Outlander has Mitsubishi’s All Wheel Control system, which, when engaged, transfers torque between the front and rear axles for maximum traction. For conventional road use, it functions as a front-wheel-drive. The driver also has the option of 4WD lock for negotiating extreme conditions, but there isn’t a low-range option available. The Outlander has a very advanced suspension package which includes monotube dampers and coil springs at all four corners. Monotube dampers have a faster response time compared to conventional tube-in-tube dampers, and this eliminates wheel hop. The benefits are felt in both ride and handling departments. According to sources in HM, the Outlander will come in essentially one trim level which will be fully loaded to include a high-end entertainment system, replete with four six-inch speakers, twin dome tweeters, a 10-inch sub-woofer and a 650 watt amplifier as standard.

The Outlander comes with a 7-seat configuration but this option will not be offered in India as it requires a space-saver spare tyre to be used under the floor behind the third row of seats. Regulations do not allow the use of a space saver and hence a full-size spare has to be used which eats into the third-row seat area. Mitsubishi also focused a lot of development time on safety. Intelligent airbags that deploy according to the severity of impact are one such feature. The Outlander also boasts class-leading pedestrian impact ratings. HM plans to begin trial production of the Outlander by mid-2008 and launch it soon after.

Renault Alpine - ‘08

As the Geneva Motor Show is very near, we plan to give you more previews about the upcoming auto show. Now we will focus our attention on Renault. After they announced the new Koleos Crossover, Patrick Pelata made it official that the French automaker will unveil a new sports car next month.
The sports concept will feature turbocharged mid-engine and rear wheel drive, among others. With only few days remaining, they should hurry up and furbish up their products.