Science Engine - Automobile

Thursday 18 June 2015

The 5 Most Powerful SUVs

One of the areas where people talk most about horsepower is in the area of high-performance cars. Lets have a look at the 5 most powerful (high horsepower) SUVs of today's era.

1. Brabus G 800 Widestar (800 HP)

Brabus G 800 Widestar Engine

The 2013 Agera R is the result of Koenigsegg's endliss pursuit for perfection. The 2013 model features new Aircore hollow carbon fiber wheels, upgraded power and enhanced aerodynamics. The Agera R has an incredible top speed of around 440 km/h(273 mph). It has come up with a new challenge to compete with the Bugatti Veyron in speeding.

Performance

Its power output is around 1140 hp at 7100 rpm - redline @ 7500 rpm. Its torque is over 1000 Nm from 2700 to 7300 rpm if maxed out, gets around 1200 Nm at 4100 rpm.
It accelerates 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7.5 seconds, 0-300 km/h in 14.5 seconds.
The body weight is distributed as 44% in the front and 56% in the rear.

Its Dimensions

The Agera is 4923 mm long, 1996 mm wide and 1120 mm high. Its ground clearance is 100 mm in both front and rear. The fuel tank has 80 liters capacity. Curb weight of the vehicle is 1435 kg.

The Engine

The engine is Koenigsegg aluminium 5.0L v8, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, titanium connecting rods, Dry sump lubrication, with negative crank pressure functionality. The compression ratio is 9:1. The Engine weighs 197 kg.

The Body

Two door, two seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front hood lid. Body is made from pre-impreqnated carbon fibre and lightweight sandwich reinforcements. It has carbon vents and wheels.

Koenigsegg provides a global warranty of 3 years for the vehicle.

[Via: Koenigsegg]

Mercedes-Benz Concept style Coupe

Mercedes-Benz Concept style Coupe

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new concept in the Auto China 2012 in Beijing. It is also called as the CSC meaning Concept Style Coupe. It is Mercedes’ response to the Audi A3, A4 and the BMW 3-series. It is a merger of the F800 Style concept and Concept A. It is a rebel when it comes to style: masculine and inflammatory. The Technical highlights comprise its striking headlamp design featuring innovative indicators. It has a four cylindered turbocharged petrol engine.