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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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362.4 km/h: The BRABUS ROCKET, built in small-series production based on the Mercedes CLS series, is the world's fastest sedan. During test runs on the high-speed track in the southern Italian town of Nardo the high-performance automobile improved upon the previous record of 350.2 km/h, held also by BRABUS with the E V12 Biturbo.

In addition to the top speed of 362.4 km/h, limited electronically for street-legal operation to 350 km/h, the BRABUS ROCKET also offers acceleration at the highest level: 0 - 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, 0 - 200 km/h in 10.5 seconds, 0 - 300 km/h in 29.5 seconds. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a modified five-speed automatic transmission and the BRABUS locking differential.

The BRABUS ROCKET engine and the entire drivetrain are operated with high-performance lubricants from technology partner ARAL. Naturally the unique performance of the world's fastest sedan must be kept safely in check at all times. In order to do so BRABUS in cooperation with Bilstein has developed a custom-calibrated height-adjustable coil-over suspension with gas-pressure shocks for the ROCKET. The shocks feature six settings each for bound and rebound.

Maximum size and state-of-the-art materials characterize the BRABUS high-performance brake system of the ROCKET. The front axle features vented ceramic brake discs in size 375 x 36 mm and 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers. Vented and perforated steel discs in size 355 x 28 mm and 6-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the rear axle complete this efficient and strong brake system.

The giant size of the brake components and the enormous vehicle performance necessitate the use of BRABUS Monoblock VI or S light-alloy wheels with 19-inch diameter. BRABUS technology partner Yokohama made the record run possible with the help of its ADVAN high-performance tires. The perfect tire/wheel combination for the BRABUS ROCKET features 8.5Jx19 wheels in front with 255/35 ZR 19 tires and 10Jx19 rims with 285/30 ZR 19 tires on the rear axle.

For high-speed fans there is now the BRABUS polo shirt "Special High-Speed Testing Edition." The high-quality shirt is available in the BRABUS online shop at www.brabus.com in sizes S through XXL.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

new 2011 Lexus CT200h

2011 Lexus CT200h

Chantilly, France—The newest addition to the Lexus lineup is the CT 200h. Powered by a 1.8 liter inline-4 and Hybrid Synergy Drive’s trademark two motor generators and planetary gearbox, the CT hybrid generates a combined 134 horsepower. The power for the motors comes from a 201.6-volt nickel-metal-hydride battery pack.

The CT, a lower and wider car than the HS 250h, can be driven in one of three modes: Eco, Normal and Sport. In Eco and Normal modes, output power from the motors is boosted to 500 volts. In Sport, it’s increased to 650 volts for added performance. There’s also an EV-only mode, but its realistic emissions-free range is only a little over one mile. Stability control intervention, throttle pedal sensitivity and electronic power steering assist all change based on drive mode.

In Sport mode, the computer will keep the engine revving for better throttle response and improved engine braking. What’s more, the instrument panel illumination changed from blue to red and the left-most gauge switches from a charge indicator to a tachometer.

Riding on 17-in. wheels, the Lexus CT 200h looks like it has been lowered by the factory. LED daytime running lights are reminiscent of a certain unnamed German manufacturer, but they don’t look out of place on this car. The taillights are LEDs, while the headlamps are halogen. LED headlamps, however, are optional.

Once in the Lexus, the ergonomics are noteworthy. Your legs extend straight out and the steering wheel is almost perpendicular to the ground, as in a formula car, and the dual-tone dash spreads wide in front of you. The drive selector lever is standard Toyota hybrid equipment, but the rest of the design is relatively new for Lexus.

Leather seating surfaces are available, but the standard upholstery will be an environmentally friendly, non-petroleum-based material called NuLuxe. While it’s certainly not real leather, it looks nice with its molded-in surface texture.

To reduce chassis vibration and improve harmonic damping, Lexus utilizes unique strut-braces with inline dampers at both the front and rear positions. MacPherson struts up front team with independent trailing arms in back. High-strength steel is generously employed around the rear hatch opening to chassis rigidity and crash-test performance while minimizing weight.

Driving the car is an enthusiast-friendly experience. In Sport mode, the CT responds surprisingly well to corners with predictable mild understeer that’s easily detectable through the steering wheel. All while getting a claimed 42 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. We’d like more aggressive regen-braking in Sport mode, and of course, some added horsepower wouldn’t hurt either. But that would come at the expense of efficiency, which is this car’s raison d’être.