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Auto Tune: Brabus gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 788bhp

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Brabus, the German tuner has upgraded the Mercedes -Benz E-Class Coupe, giving it a whopping 788bhp with a V12 Biturbo engine.

Brabus calls its creation the EV12 Coupe Gran Turismo, and the car is capable of producing 788bhp and an incredible 1420Nm of torque. This allows the Brabus EV12 Gran Turismo to go from 0-100km/h in under 4 seconds, 0-200km/h in 9.9 seconds, 0-300km/h in 23.9 seconds, and reach its electronically-limited top speed of 350km/h.

Brabus upgraded the Mercedes-Benz’s 5.5-litre V12 to 6.3-litres, by installing a new crankshaft, larger cylinder bore and bigger pistons, as well as tinkering with the electronics, and of course, by adding its twin-turbo, called the Brabus SV12R Biturbo.

With the 5-speed automatic transmission, the power is transmitted that has been reinforced and enhanced with a high-performance limited slip differential for the rear-wheel drive system. Brabus has also installed a new air intake system and a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts.

Brabus has also given the EV12 a new body kit made from carbon fibre, with the front sports fender with integrated air vents helping to reduce aerodynamic lift. Integrated LED daytime running lights and a coil-over suspension with adjustable ride height are also among the modifications, as are high-performance brakes and 19-inch rims

Auto News: Luxgen MPV to feature SMART+ in-car computer

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Luxgen MPV by Taiwanese company Yulon Motor, is basically licensed an older Renault Espace chassis as the base for a 4,800mm long MPV using a 200 horsepower 2.2 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder to lug up to 7 people around. The name Luxgen is derived from combining the words Luxury and Genius and is meant to reflect the qualities that Yulon have attempted to build into the MPV.

In early 2009, the company revealed that the centerpiece of the MPV would be an advanced in-car computer system powered by Microsoft Windows CE with features such as night vision. The Taiwanese have massive experience in the electronics industry and Windows CE should be no stranger to them. And this month, Yulon has also revealed more information on their Taiwanese ‘iDrive’.

Luxgen’s in-car computer will be called the Think+, and it was developed by HTC. HTC is a very big name in smartphones running on Microsoft and Google platforms. The Think+ system by HTC runs on the new Windows CE Automotive operating system. It can do in-car audio/video, telecommunications, GPS navigation, safety alerts, run apps, and control vehicle settings.

Think+ also consist of a few driver assist systems, which includes Eagle View+ which is a 360 degree camera, Night Vision+ which is a night vision system that probably uses infrared cams, and LDWS+ which is a Lane Departure Warning System.

Luxgen also has a 2nd model coming up – an SUV.

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