2011 buick Lucerne

Hanging on for what likely will be its final year in production, the 2011 Buick Lucerne returns with a choice of V-6 or V-8 engines, plus a few minor upgrades meant to tide it over while General Motors finds a suitable replacement--and cranks up production of the 2011 Chevrolt Volt at the same factory that builds the Lucerne and the Cadillac DTS.

The Lucerne Super stands out with a new bright chrome waterfall grille, front and rear fascias, integrated dual exhaust tips, rocker panels, and Super badge on the decklid. Exclusive aluminum wheels and premium all-season tires complete the look, complementing the vehicle's sport-touring attitude. The Lucerne Super is available in four exterior colors: Dark Mocha Metallic, Gold Metallic, Sharkskin and White Diamond. The interior comes in Ebony or Cocoa/Shale.

The Lucerne is old-style luxury, American-style. A large front-wheel-drive sedan, the Lucerne emphasizes classic, if dated, shapes and details inside and out. The quiet, conservatively good-looking exterior is touched with abundant chrome accents, and the optional polished alloy wheels blend more bling into the recipe. The Lucerne's interior is even more restrained: it wears walnut trim and nicely stitched leather seats, with sueded door panel trim in the more upscale versions.

Four different Lucerne sedans are offered. Three of them--the CX, CXL, and CXL Premium are powered by a 3.9-liter V-6 with 227 horsepower. The Lucerne  Super swaps in a 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 rated at 292 horsepower--it's GM's final use of the Northstar V-8 that once catapulted Cadillac back into the global luxury segment. Both the V-6 and the V-8 have ample low-end torque, with surprising fuel economy, and either can crack off acceptable acceleration.

A stock independent suspension adds on magnetic ride control in the Super; that system uses magneto-rheological shocks that automatically adjust to minimize body roll while delivering cushy ride. Steering is pretty lifeless and there's plenty of body roll, but of course, the Lucerne tames bumps big and small even in base trim--just as a big domestic sedan should.

The hallmarks of the Lucerne's interior are large seats and a quiet cabin. The traditional-looking Lucerne has vast interior space compared to pricier Japanese luxury sedans, and there's ample storage space in the cabin and trunk. The seats are wide and flat; a six-passenger model, the CX, is the only one with bench seating across the front and back, and it's the only one with cloth upholstery.

Lucerne Super comes with three standard equipment packages, including Driver Confidence, Luxury and Comfort & Convenience. OnStar's Directions & Connections with Turn-by-Turn voice-guided navigation, XM Satellite Radio and Harman Kardon audio system are also standard.

2011 Buick Regal GS

The first time we saw the 2010 Buick Regal GS, it was in “concept” form at last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. But GM wasn’t fooling anyone — that show car was practically production ready. Today, we get the complete details of the latest Regal GS, which, not surprising, is practically the same as the concept.

The 2012 Regal GS is based on Europe’s Opel Insignia OPC and shares much of its exterior and interior styling, with the only superficial change being the grille. But that’s were the similarities mostly end. Under the hood, the Regal GS does not get the same 325 hp V6 found in its Opel counterpart. Instead, it gets a turbocharged 2.0L with 255-hp and 295 lb-ft. of torque.

 And at the Detroit Motor Show 2010, American manufacturers introduced a sports version of the Regal, nicknamed Regal GS.

This time Regal GS has the same platform with Insignia OPC, which are also high-performance version of the Insignia.

Overall, the look of this sport sedan is still similar to the Regal regular version. But still there are some differences like a more aggressive look thanks to a vertical water inlets in the front.

 Views aggressive also continues down to the rear thanks to the use of two sport-style muffler, and rear spoiler difusser. With that all like to emphasize that the Buick Regal GS sedan is fast.

Sports a thick aura radiated in the interior. There are black Recaro seats with white stitching groove for driver and front passenger. In addition, there are sport-style steering wheel and piano black trim color.

Major changes occurred in the mechanical. Regal GS has a measured 20-inch tires, Brembo brakes measuring 14 x 1.2-inch, four-piston and other fruit.

 

For suspension, Buick engineers immerse height adjustable suspension and also there are features HiPerStruts on the front that can add grip car.

Striking differences between the Regal GS with Insignia OPC contained mechanical heart. When Insignia OPC carrying capacity of 2800 cc engine that powered 321 hp, Regal GS has a capacity of 2000 cc Ecotec engine equipped with a turbo so capable of spraying power 255 hp.

The engine is paired with 6-speed manual transmission made ​​by Haldex. With such transmission, the Buick sedan believe that having a all-wheel-drive is capable of reaching 100 km / h from rest in 5 seconds.

2011 Bentley Azure

Bentley Azure Motors chose the name for a new four-seat convertible is done at Pebble Beach Concours D 'elegance. Like its predecessor, the new Azure is also going to be a flagship Bentley. Since the show at the Los Angeles Auto Show, consumer reaction was so incredible, implying the tremendous demand for four-seat convertible is this.

Compact sedan convertible (convertible) is ready to enliven the competitive landscape of the world market medium-size luxury sedan. Got a free and dynamic character, Bentley with this one does look different when compared to most other Bentley who tend to be conservative.The inside of the car is covered by a very white skin contrasting with the black exterior.

 Support the weight of this vehicle intact dipasoklah a slick set of wheels crossbar five sizes of 20 inches. For the application of braking, the car is supplied caliper piston 8 which in addition to impressive improvisation also able to provide the flexibility to drive the car's speed and acceleration even at high speeds though. Go to our initerior presented an aura of luxury will come back from any of its features. The features include a choice of 25 colors of leather upholstery, dashboard instruments plus luxurious black color, iPod and USB connectivity, and entertainment applications with large screen contains a 6-disc CD changer follows eight speakers plus an SD card socket.

 Going to the kitchen runway, we will be treated to legendary Bentley engine, 6.75L V8. With this machine the total energy that can then sprayed to 500 hp with torque touch the number 737 lb-ft. Increased power and torque Azure T 2009 also offset by the acceleration of these vehicles are more powerful. For the travel time from 0 to 60 mph can be reached in just 5.2 seconds is from 0 to 100 mph can be locked in figure 12.1 seconds. Beyond all the advantages above, the car is claimed to be able to run fast until the top speed reached 179 mph. (Mot / timABT)

Specifications:

Basic Car: 2009 Bentley Azure T
Manufacturer: Bentley, England
Engine: 6.75L V8
Power: 500 hp
Torque: 737 lb-ft
0-60 mph: 5.2 seconds
0-100 mph: 12.1 seconds
Top Speed: 179 mph