Opel Astra GTC Paris First Live pics and first live video Paris Motor Show 2010

Sports hatchback Astra GTC Paris with sculptural shapes and trendy 21-inch wheels is named after the largest auto show, where he made his debut today, September 30.Astra GTC Paris length of 4.46 m is a prototype next-generation Astra GTC. Under the hood lies the concept of a 2,0-liter 220-strong turbocharged engine with direct injection, aggregated to the 6-step "mechanics". Fuel-saving system

Opel Astra GTC Paris First Live pics and first live video Paris Motor Show 2010

Sports hatchback Astra GTC Paris with sculptural shapes and trendy 21-inch wheels is named after the largest auto show, where he made his debut today, September 30.

Astra GTC Paris length of 4.46 m is a prototype next-generation Astra GTC. Under the hood lies the concept of a 2,0-liter 220-strong turbocharged engine with direct injection, aggregated to the 6-step "mechanics". Fuel-saving system helps to Start / Stop, which disables the engine at short stops in city traffic.

Opel GTC is different from "basic" five-door Opel Astra brighter look of the front and rear of the car, and a sloping roof in a trendy style today compartment. Despite the presence of all three door concept proved to be longer than the five-door version (the length of the GTC 4.46 meters) and, therefore, still, can accommodate five adult passengers.

Aggressive front bumper with advanced air intakes, body side panels in a new style mark with "knife" podshtampovkami visually sharply tapering when viewed in profile, the rear part of the body with a provocative roof spoiler and a diffuser in the rear bumper - all this creates a very vivid image. Now complement diode lighting in a circle, effectively delineated parallelograms exhaust pipes and 21-inch alloy wheels.

2011 Audi quattro concept: a tribute to an all-wheel legend

Is it just a reminiscence of the anno 1980 Audi quattro or already presented a preview of a small sports car with four rings? This question should provide many visitors to the Paris Motor Show (2 to 17 October 2010) at the sight of the Audi quattro concept study.From the first look at the "Col de Turini and white" painted show car appeared on the memory of a legendary ancestor: the 306 hp strong

2011 Audi quattro concept: a tribute to an all-wheel legend

Is it just a reminiscence of the anno 1980 Audi quattro or already presented a preview of a small sports car with four rings? This question should provide many visitors to the Paris Motor Show (2 to 17 October 2010) at the sight of the Audi quattro concept study.

From the first look at the "Col de Turini and white" painted show car appeared on the memory of a legendary ancestor: the 306 hp strong and at the time of 200,000 Mark expensive Sport Quattro was a shortened quattro variant and provided the basis for the famous Rally cars with Walter Röhrl at the wheel. For the current study, a series of transport was reduced, because the base supplies the Audi RS5. Compared to the four-seat coupe, the rear overhang has been reduced by 20 centimeters, the result is a length of 4.28 meters. At the same time, the wheelbase was shortened by 15 inches and lowered the roof line about four inches.

The body of the Audi quattro concept is mainly made of aluminum, there are the hood and the trunk lid as well as other components made of carbon. The result suggests a weight of 1,300 kilograms to book, almost exactly the level of the 1984 Sport Quattro presented. Eye-catching design features are the strongly contoured C-pillar, 20-inch wheels and a large single-frame grille without chrome frame. All lighting units use LED technology, the rear lights remind their straight shape of the Audi 100 from 1976.

Paris Show 2010 Highlights: BMW 6 Series Concept

Sleek, sporty and oozing style – that’s the promise of BMW’s new 6-Series, which was officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.

The newcomer displays classic coupé proportions, with its long bonnet, short front overhang and low-slung silhouette. Smooth lines mimic the design cues first seen on the latest 5-Series and 7-Series.

A shark-like nose features glass inserts at the top of the grille bars for a modern look, while the distinctive headlights are, for the first time, entirely LED, producing a dazzling white light and reducing energy use. Adaptive light technology also means they swivel according to the steering angle and speed of the car, while the daytime running lights are in BMW’s familiar ring design.

At the rear, twin trapezoid exhaust tips create an aggressive look, while LED light strips inside the rear clusters ensure the 6 even has a distinctive appearance at night. Unique 20-inch alloy wheels, each milled from a solid piece of aluminium, finish off the handsome exterior design. The elegant new 2+2 cabin has a full-length glass roof to flood the interior with light, and a tilted centre console to put the emphasis on the driver. Two individual leather-lined rear seats have enough room to accommodate a pair of adults.

There’s a wealth of technology, too. Taking pride of place is a huge 26cm flatscreen displaying the audio, climate and sat-nav menus. A head-up display and digital panel, in place of traditional dials, show a range of information, while a Bang & Olufsen stereo with 16 speakers, including one that rises from the top of the dash, delivers superb sound quality.

The engine range is likely to match the current line-up, with straight-six and V8 petrol offerings. But since the diesel 635d accounted for around 70 per cent of sales, a new range-topping 306bhp 640d is expected to scoop up the majority of buyers.

Still officially a concept, the BMW Concept 6-Series Coupé, to use its full name, could receive some minor tweaks before it arrives in showrooms. But essentially this is the car that will make production.

Despite the coupé breaking cover, it will be the convertible that arrives first in March. The hard-top follows in September 2011. For more details click here.

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