Sunday, November 17, 2013

Pure. The energy. The new 918 Spyder.

Some stories are told in just 6 minutes and 57 seconds. For this story, that is only the beginning.


Top pipes exhaust system.

Engine layout                                      Mid-engine
Layout / number of cylinders          8
Displacement                                      4 593 cm³
Power Total System                          > 652 kW (887 hp) Comb.engine: 447 kW (608hp)


Power transmission:
Combustion engine with hybrid module and transmission bolted together to form a single drive unit; seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK); rear-wheel drive; front electric motor with transmission for driving the front wheels (decoupled from 265 km/h); five pre-selectable operating modes for optimum coordination of all drive units.

Gear ratios PDK
1st gear                                                  3.91
2nd gear                                                 2.29
3rd gear                                                 1.58
4th gear                                                  1.19
5th gear                                                   0.97
6th gear                                                   0.83
7th gear                                                   0.67
R gear                                                     3.55
Final drive ratio                                      3.09

Clutch diameter 220 mm/164 mm


Hybrid specific details 
Liquid-cooled high-performance lithium-ion traction battery with capacity of 6.8 kWh and power output of 230 kW. Onboard charger with charging output of 3.6 kW. Porsche universal charger (AC) for charging the vehicle from an external source. Electrically powered auxiliary units: air
conditioning compressor, power steering, brake booster. Hybrid module consisting of clutch and electric motor including power electronics at the front and rear axle.

Chassis
Front axle; Double-wishbone front axle , PASM
Rear axle; Multi-link rear axle based on the LSA concept (lightweight,stable, agile) and electric rear-axle steering. Independent wheel suspension, air suspension, vibration damper, PASM

Brakes
High-performance hybrid braking system with integrated recuperation. Regulates the combined braking effect of electric braking by the electric motors (recuperation) and hydraulic braking by Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) to provide the customary Porsche brake pedal feel in conjunction with a very high rate of recuperation. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) with six-piston brake calipers at front and four-piston units at rear internally vented and cross-drilled.




The 918 Spyder Weissach Package





Friday, September 20, 2013

New Koenigsegg distributor in Malaysia and Indonesia

It's been a while after held an official importer and distributor of world class cars and bikes, once again Naza Group of Companies being appointed as the new Koenigsegg Automotive AB distributor in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Naza Swedish Motor Sdn. Bhd. a subsidiary of Naza Group of Companies, committed to built a  service center and showroom by the first quarter of 2014 and ready to take on a brand new market for the Koenigsegg brand.





“This is a very important partnership for us. This is the best brand that you could ask for. It is a recognition for us to work with Koenigsegg,” said Naza Group of companies joint group executive chairman Datuk Wira SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Sime Darby Auto Performance Opens Porsche Centre Damansara








After taking over the importer of Porsche Malaysia in 2010, Sime Darby Auto Performance step ahead in providing a luxurious lifestyle centre in Malaysia.

With the opening of Porsche Centre Damansara, the existing customer base will have an option other than Porsche Centre Glenmarie (PCG) and Porsche Centre Bukit Bintang (PCBB). The new 1,360 sqm showroom featuring impressive showroom with latest range of new Porsche models and exclusive customisation services.

New Importer in Malaysia

Sime Darby Auto Performance has appointed as the Porsche Malaysia official importer in 2010, with the chairman remain, Dato' Mokhzani Tun Mahathir, providing continuity for Porsche’s existing customer base.

The combinations between Auto Performance and Dato' Mokhzani experiences in Porsche market, the new Porsche Centre Damansara has launched. With a breadth of 1,360 sqm showroom featuring impressive showroom with latest range of new Porsche models and exclusive customization services, enthusiasts are given choice to visit the showroom other than Porsche Centre Glenmarie (PCG) and the Porsche Centre Bukit Bintang (PCBB).

For more details of Porsche Centre Damansara
Address
2853 & 2861, Jalan Damansara
60000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone +60(3) 7728 9911Fax +60(3) 7725 5911

Operating hours
Monday to Friday   09:00 am - 06:30 pm
Saturday               09:00 am - 05:30 pm
Sunday                 11:00 am - 05:30 pm

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

2014 Rolls Royce Wraith

Rolls Royce presents the new range of Rolls Royce model range called 'Wraith' during the 2013 Geneva Motorshow.
The new two-door Rolls is effectively a Ghost coupe, and it stands to reason that this is Royce's answer to the Bentley Continental GT, albeit at a higher price point.


















DRIVETRAIN: 6.6-liter, 624-hp, 590-lb-ft Turbocharged V12; RWD, eight-speed automatic
CURB WEIGHT: 5,380 lb
0-60 MPH: 4.4 sec (est)



Opulent interior appointments surround the Wraith driver and passengers.