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Mazda MX-5 RF G160 (2017)

by Adrian November 7, 2017

written by Adrian

Mazda MX-5 RF is the second body type of the most popular roadster in the world, Mazda MX-5, also known as Mazda Miata, Eunos Roadster or Mazda Roadster. The RF acronym stands for Retractable Fastback. The car featured here is an European model and has the 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine (naturally aspirated) with an output of 118 kW/160 hp (G160 acronym). The model is characterised by low weight and great driving fun thanks to its rear wheel drive (RWD), excellent steering system, and great engine sound. An interesting feature of this model is the speaker system integrated in the headrests (for music and especially Bluetooth phone calls). Apart from the G130 engine, this G160 power unit is mated with Bilstein sports suspension and rear locking differential. This specific model featured here has a low mileage: less than 10,000 km on the clock. Using Mazda MX-5 tag you can see other generations of the vehicle that we have on ThrottleChannel.com – encyclopedia and digital museum.

Details

Make: Mazda

Model: Mazda MX-5 RF / Mazda Miata RF / Mazda MX-5 Miata RF / Mazda MX-5 RF G160

Production: 2016-

Body type: 2-seater retractable fastback, electrically operated hard top

VIN: JMZND6E7600125511

Price without VAT: 26,403 Euros

Engine: 2.0-litre (1,998 cc), inline 4-cylinder engine, longitudinal. The engine is naturally aspirated, uses direct fuel injection, and features 4 valves per cylinder. The compression ratio is 13:1, with a maximum output of 118 kW / 160 PS/hp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque is 200 Nm (approx. 147 lb-ft) at 4,600 rpm.

Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox and Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza S001 205/45 R17 84W

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 7.4 seconds

Top speed: 216 km/h

Declared average fuel consumption: 6.6 liters of petrol per 100 km

Emissions: EU6, 154 g CO2/km

Fuel tank (l): 45

Dimensions (mm): L 3,915 / w 1,735 / h 1,230

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 127

Wheelbase (mm): 2,310

Weight (DIN/EU): 1,092 kg/1,167 kg

Cd: –

Front suspension: Independent double wishbone struts, coil springs, sway bar, 280 mm vented disc brakes.

Rear suspension: Independent multi-link, coil springs, sway bar, 280 mm vented solid disc brakes.

Main equipment

Frontal airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags for driver and passenger; ABS; ESC/ESP/DSC; electro-mechanical power steering; electrically operated side windows and electrically operated side mirrors; LED DRL; LED headlights; automatic high beam control (HBC); Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS); wind deflector; rain and light sensor; electrically operated hard top; automatic climate control with A/C; trip and board computer; cruise control and speed limiter; leather seats; heated seats; leather steering wheel with controls; leather gear knob; 7-inch touchscreen for multimedia system (MZD Connect); BOSE sound system with 9 speakers; Bluetooth; 2 USB ports.

Main optional equipment (price in Euros, without VAT)

Machine Grey Metallic Paint (327).

Comments

+ excellent handling
+ fun to drive
+ precise and direct steering
+ very good gearbox, short-throw
+ excellent turning radius
+ nice engine sound
+ good build quality
+ excellent suspension system
+ very good headlights

– small luggage compartment
– unadjustable steering column in depth (height only)

Driven by Adrian M. for 829 km, 7 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 9,006 km total mileage of the car.

Filmed at Veranda Mall

Mazda MX-5 RF G160 photos

November 7, 2017 0 comment

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BMW 640d xDrive Convertible (2016)

by Adrian November 4, 2016

written by Adrian

Here you have the second generation of BMW 6 Series Convertible, with facelift. This is a top of the line diesel configuration with intelligent 4WD system xDrive. This BMW 640d xDrive Convertible is characterised by supreme cruising comfort, excellent technology, and great refinement. The car featured here has a very low mileage, with just a bit over 10,000 km.

Details

Make: BMW

Model: BMW 6 Series / BMW 6 Series Convertible / BMW 640d Convertible / BMW 640d xDrive Convertible

Production: 2011- (with facelift starting 2015)

Body type: Convertible, 4 seats

VIN: WBA6G31070D931672

Price without VAT: 100,743 Euros

Engine: 3.0-litre (2,993 cc) 6-cylinder turbocharged engine; BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with two turbochargers (Variable Twin Turbo); common rail direct injection with selenoid valve injectors; maximum injection pressure: 1,800 bar. The maximum output is 230 kW / 313 PS/hp at 4,400 rpm and peak torque is 630 Nm (approx. 464 lb-ft), available between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm.

Transmission: 8-speed automatic gearbox with Steptronic and xDrive (All Wheel Drive – AWD)

Tyres: Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT DSST 245/35 R20 95Y (front) and 275/30 R20 97Y (rear)

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 5.4 seconds

Top speed: 250 km/h

Declared average fuel consumption: 5.9 liters of diesel per 100 km

Emissions: EU6, 154 CO2/km

Fuel tank (l): 70

Dimensions (mm): L 4,894 / w 1,894 / h 1,365

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 300 / 350

Wheelbase (mm): 2,855

Weight (DIN/EU): 1,930 kg/2,005 kg

Cd: 0.31

Front suspension: Double track control arm with separate lower track arm level, aluminium, small steering roll radius, anti-dive.

Rear suspension: Integral-V multi-arm axle, aluminium, anti-squat and anti-dive, double acoustic separation.

Main standard equipment

Sport Automatic Transmission with Steptronic; frontal airbags for driver and front passenger; side airbags for driver and front passenger; curtain airbags for front and rear seats; three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats; Tyre Pressure Indicator; DSC, including ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control); CBC (Cornering Brake Control); DBC (Dynamic Brake Control); Dry Braking function, Fading Compensation, Start-Off Assistant; automatic Start/Stop function; Brake Energy Regeneration; alarm system; floor mats in velour; interior and exterior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function; heated front seats; Lumbar Support for driver and front passenger; Driving Experience switch with ECO PRO mode; Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear; Professional Navigation System; multifunctional instrument display; LED fog lights; High Beam Assistant; Melbourne Red Metallic Paint; Black Softtop; Exclusive leather Nappa with extended contents in Cognac/Black.

Main optional equipment (price in Euros, without VAT)

Electronic Damper Control (1,103); Soft Close Automatic System for doors (357); climate comfort windscreen (203); wind deflector (323); Rearview Camera (416); Smokers Package (43); Comfort Seats in front, electrically adjustable (1,655) Active Seat Ventilation for front seats (1,010); Skibag (213); contrast stitching (213); instrument panel with leather finish (1,231); Surround View (628); harman / kardon surround sound system (1,095); BMW Connected Drive Advanced (653); Design Pure Experience (4,880); Innovation Package (3.646) consisting adaptive LED headlights, high-beam assistant, Driving Assistant Plus, Head-Up Display, Speed Limit Info; 20-inch alloy wheels multi-spoke style 616 with mixed tyres (976).

Comments

+ easy to drive
+ precise and silent suspension
+ precise steering
+ great engine sound
+ very good performance
+ fast transmission
+ good fuel economy
+ superb interior design
+ high quality look & feel
+ excellent LED headlights
+ roomy

– cheap reading lights design
– feels heavy

Driven by Adrian M. for 368 km, 10.2 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 11,672 km total mileage of the car.

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BMW 640d xDrive Convertible photos

November 4, 2016 0 comment

Mazda MX-5 G160 (source - ThrottleChannel.com)

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Mazda MX-5 G160 (2016)

by Adrian May 30, 2016

written by Adrian

Mazda MX-5, also known as Mazda Miata, Eunos Roadster or Mazda Roadster, is the most popular roadster in the world (to date). The car featured here is a European model of the fourth generation and has the 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine (naturally aspirated) with an output of 118 kW/160 hp. The model is characterised by low weight and great driving fun thanks to its rear wheel drive (RWD), excellent steering system, and great engine sound. An interesting feature of this model is the speaker system integrated in the headrests (for music and especially Bluetooth phone calls). Apart from the G130 engine, this G160 power unit is mated with Bilstein sports suspension and rear locking differential. This specific model featured here has a very low mileage: less than 4,000 km on the clock. Using Mazda MX-5 tag you can see other generations of the vehicle that we have on ThrottleChannel.com – encyclopedia and digital museum.

Details

Make: Mazda

Model: Mazda MX-5 / Mazda Miata / Mazda MX-5 Miata / Mazda MX-5 G160

Production: 2015-

Body type: 2-seater roadster convertible, manually operated soft top

VIN: JMZND6E7640109566

Price without VAT: 22,433 Euros

Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox and Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza S001 205/45 R17

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 7.3 seconds

Top speed: 214 km/h

Declared average fuel consumption: 6.6 liters of petrol per 100 km

Emissions: EU6, 154 g CO2/km

Fuel tank (l): 45

Dimensions (mm): L 3,915 / w 1,735 / h 1,225

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 130

Wheelbase (mm): 2,310

Weight (DIN/EU): 1,015 kg/1,090 kg

Cd: –

Front suspension: Independent double wishbone struts, coil springs, sway bar, 280 mm vented disc brakes.

Rear suspension: Independent multi-link, coil springs, sway bar, 280 mm vented solid disc brakes.

Main equipment

Frontal airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags for driver and passenger; ABS; ESC/ESP/DSC; electro-mechanical power steering; electrically operated side windows and electrically operated side mirrors; LED DRL; LED headlights; automatic high beam control (HBC); Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS); wind deflector; rain and light sensor; manually operated soft-top; anti-roll bar integrated in headrests; automatic climate control with A/C; trip and board computer; cruise control and speed limiter; leather seats; heated seats; leather steering wheel with controls; leather gear knob; 7-inch touchscreen for multimedia system (MZD Connect); Bose sound system with 9 speakers; Bluetooth, 2 USB ports.

Main optional equipment (price in Euros, without VAT)

Red Soul metallic paint (441).

Comments

– small luggage compartment
– unadjustable steering column in depth (height only)

Driven by Razvan A. for 3.400 km, 9.5 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 3,538 km total mileage of the car.

Filmed at AFI Palace Cotroceni

Mazda MX-5 G160 photos

May 30, 2016 0 comment

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Ford Focus CC (2008)

by Adrian October 28, 2015

written by Adrian

Ford Focus CC was designed by Pininfarina and had only one generation. The car featured here represents the facelifted version of the model. This specific Ford Focus CC is an european version, with 2.0 TDCi turbo diesel engine, owned by Sebastian V. – Romanian entrepreneur and automotive enthusiast. You can watch all our Ford vehicles by clicking Ford tag.

Details

Make: Ford

Model: Ford Focus / Ford Focus CC / Ford Focus CC 2.0 TDCi

Production: 2006-2010

Body type: coupe-cabriolet, 4 seats

VIN: WF0XXXLUDX8G25415

Price without VAT: 26,096 Euros (new)

Engine: 2.0-litre (1,997 cc) inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine (Garrett turbocharger with variable geometry), transverse mounted, with common rail direct injection. The engine features DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder. The maximum output is 100 kW / 136 PS/hp at 4,000 rpm and peak torque is 320 Nm (approx. 236 lb-ft) available at 2,000 rpm.

Transmission: 6-speed manual and Front Wheel Drive (FWD)

Tyres: Hankook Ventus Prime 225/45 R17 94W

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 10.3 seconds

Top speed: 205 km/h

Declared average fuel consumption: 4.9 liters of diesel per 100 km

Emissions: EU4, 156 g CO2/km

Fuel tank (l): 55

Dimensions (mm): L 4,509 / w 1,834 / h 1,456

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 248

Wheelbase (mm): 2,640

Weight (DIN/EU): 1,532 kg/1,607 kg

Cd: –

Front suspension: Independent, McPherson struts, coil springs, sway bar.

Rear suspension: Independent, multi-link, coil springs, sway bar.

Main equipment

Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger; side airbags for driver and front passenger; ABS; ESP; cruise control; board computer; fog lights; front and rear electrically powered windows; electrically operated hardtop; electromechanical powersteering; radio CD; leather steering wheel and hand brake lever; heated front seats; Rollover Protection Device (RPD); 17-inch alloy wheels.

Main optional equipment

Luna Metallic Paint; Ford Power button; dual-zone automatic climate control.

Comments

+ good steering system
+ stiff, precise, and silent suspension
+ good engine performance
+ very good manual gearbox
+ good soundproofing & NVH

– wheelspin/lack of grip under hard acceleration (1st and 2nd gear)
– poor torsional rigidity and torsion noise with top up

Driven by Adrian M. for 460 km, 8.6 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 109,364 km total mileage of the car.

Filmed at AFI Palace Cotroceni

Ford Focus CC 2.0 TDCi photos

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October 28, 2015 0 comment

Mazda MX-5 G130 (source - ThrottleChannel.com)

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Mazda MX-5 G130 (2015)

by Adrian October 9, 2015

written by Adrian

Mazda MX-5, also known as Mazda Miata, Eunos Roadster or Mazda Roadster, is the most popular roadster in the world (to date). The car featured here is a European model of the fourth generation and has the 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine (naturally aspirated) with an output of 96 kW/130 hp. The model is characterised by low weight and great driving fun thanks to its rear wheel drive (RWD), excellent steering system, and great engine sound. An interesting feature of this model is the speaker system integrated in the headrests (for music and especially Bluetooth phone calls). This specific model has a very low mileage: less than 3,000 km on the clock. Using Mazda MX-5 tag you can see other generations of the vehicle that we have on ThrottleChannel.com – encyclopedia and digital museum.

Details

Make: Mazda

Model: Mazda MX-5 / Mazda Miata / Mazda MX-5 Miata / Mazda MX-5 G130

Production: 2015-

Body type: 2-seater roadster convertible, manually operated soft top

VIN: JMZND6EA610102590

Price without VAT: 20,822 Euros

Engine: 1.5-litre (1,496 cc), inline 4-cylinder engine, longitudinal. The engine is naturally aspirated, uses direct fuel injection, and features 4 valves per cylinder. The compression ratio is 13:1, with maximum output of 96 kW / 130 PS/hp at 7,000 rpm and peak torque is 150 Nm (approx. 110 lb-ft) at 4,800 rpm.

Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox and Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

Tyres: Yokohama ADVAN Sport 195/50 R16

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 8.3 seconds

Top speed: 204 km/h

Declared average fuel consumption: 6 liters of petrol per 100 km

Emissions: EU6, 139 g CO2/km

Fuel tank (l): 45

Dimensions (mm): L 3,915 / w 1,735 / h 1,230

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 130

Wheelbase (mm): 2,310

Weight (DIN/EU): 975 kg/1,050 kg

Cd: –

Front suspension: Independent double wishbone struts, coil springs, sway bar, 258 mm vented disc brakes.

Rear suspension: Independent multi-link, coil springs, sway bar, 255 mm vented solid disc brakes.

Main equipment

Frontal airbags for driver and passenger, side airbags for driver and passenger; ABS; ESC/ESP/DSC; electro-mechanical power steering; electrically operated side windows and electrically operated side mirrors; LED DRL; LED headlights; automatic high beam control (HBC); Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS); wind deflector; rain and light sensor; manually operated soft-top; anti-roll bar integrated in headrests; automatic climate control with A/C; trip and board computer; cruise control and speed limiter; leather seats; heated seats; leather steering wheel with controls; leather gear knob; 7-inch touchscreen for multimedia system (MZD Connect); Bose sound system with 9 speakers; Bluetooth, 2 USB ports.

Main optional equipment (price in euro, without VAT)

Red Soul metallic paint (427).

Comments

+ excellent handling
+ fun to drive
+ precise and direct steering
+ very good gearbox, short-throw
+ excellent turning radius (10.4 m)
+ excellent engine sound
+ very good build quality
+ excellent suspension system
+ very good headlights

– small luggage compartment
– unadjustable steering column in depth (height only)

Driven by Adrian M. for 369 km, 8.1 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 2,949 km total mileage of the car.

Filmed at AFI Palace Cotroceni

Mazda MX-5 G130 photos

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October 9, 2015 0 comment

Mazda MX-5 (source - ThrottleChannel.com)

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Mazda MX-5 1.6i (2000)

by Adrian June 30, 2015

written by Adrian

Mazda MX-5, also known as Mazda Miata, Eunos Roadster or Mazda Roadster, is the most popular roadster in the world (to date). The car featured here is an european model of the second generation and has the 1.6-litre gasoline engine with an output of 81 kW/110 hp. The model is designed by Tom Matano and is characterised by low weight and great driving fun thanks to its rear wheel drive (RWD) and excellent turning radius. Using Mazda MX-5 tag you can see other generations of the vehicle that we have on ThrottleChannel.com – encyclopedia and digital museum.

Details

Make: Mazda

Model: Mazda MX-5 / Mazda Miata / Mazda MX-5 Miata

Production: 1998-2005

Body type: 2-seater roadster convertible, manually operated soft top

VIN: JMZNB186200157439

Price without VAT: about 19,300 Euros (new); about 7.000 Euros (on used car market when filmed)

Engine: 1.6-litre (1,598 cc, type CE04D16), inline 4-cylinder engine, longitudinal. The engine is naturally aspirated, uses multi-point electronic injection, and features 4 valves per cylinder. The maximum output is 81 kW / 110 PS/hp at 6,500 rpm and peak torque is 134 Nm (approx. 98 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm.

Gearbox: 5-speed manual transmission and rear wheel drive (RWD)

Tyres: Bridgestone Turanza 195/50 R15 82H

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 9.7 seconds

Top speed: 191 km/h

Declared average fuel consumption: 8.1 liters of petrol per 100 km

Emissions: EU2, 196 CO2/km

Fuel tank (l): 50

Dimensions (mm): L 3,975 / w 1,680 / h 1,225

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 144

Wheelbase (mm): 2,265

Weight: 1,020 kg

Cd: 0.36

Front suspension: Double wishbone, coil springs, sway bar.

Rear suspension: Independent wishbone, coil springs, sway bar.

Main equipment

Airbags for driver and front passenger; ABS; electro-mechanical power steering; electrically operated side windows and electrically operated side mirrors.

Comments

+ good handling
+ fun to drive
+ precise and direct steering
+ excellent turning radius (9.7 m)
+ nice engine sound
+ good build quality
+ light

– small luggage compartment
– unadjustable steering column
– no air conditioning
– high fuel consumption
– no board computer

Driven by Adrian M. for 50 km, 9.5 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 35,308 km total mileage of the car.

Filmed at AFI Palace Cotroceni

Mazda MX-5 photos

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June 30, 2015 0 comment

BMW 220d Convertible (source - ThrottleChannel.com)

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BMW 220d Convertible (2015)

by Adrian June 22, 2015

written by Adrian

BMW 2 Series Convertible is the replacement of BMW 1 Series Convertible and here we have a popular turbo diesel version, the 220d Cabriolet, which delivers 190 hp from a 2-litre engine with four cylinder. This car has the Luxury Line design package and is almost new, with less than 7,000 km on the clock.

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Details

Make: BMW

Model: BMW 2 Series / BMW 2 Series Convertible / BMW 220d Convertible

Production: 2014-

Body type: 2-door convertible, 4 seats

VIN: WBA2L710X0V241071

Price without VAT: 47,159 Euro

Engine: 2.0-litre (1,995 cc) 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, longitudinal, with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology (turbocharger with variable inlet geometry, common rail direct injection with selenoid valve injectors, maximum injection pressure: 2,000 bar). The maximum output is 140 kW / 190 PS/hp at 4,000 rpm and peak torque is 400 Nm (approx. 295 lb-ft) available between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm.

Transmission: 8-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox and rear wheel drive (RWD)

Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza 225/40 R18 (front) and 245/35 R18 (rear)

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 7.4 seconds

Top speed: 225 km/h

Declared average fuel consumption: 4.7 liters of diesel per 100 km

Emissions: EU6, 113 g CO2/km

Fuel tank (l): 52

Dimensions (mm): L 4,432 / w 1,774 / h 1,413

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 280-335

Wheelbase (mm): 2,690

Weight (DIN/EU): 1,555 kg / 1,630 kg

Cd: 0.31

Front suspension: Aluminium double-joint struts, coil springs, sway bar.

Rear suspension: Five-link axle in lightweight steel construction with double elastic bearing, sway bar.

Main standard equipment

Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags with combined head airbag for driver and front passenger; three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats with belt latch tensioner and belt force limiter at the front; Tyre Pressure Monitor. Also DSC, including ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (cornering brake control), DBC (dynamic brake control), fading compensation, start-off assistant; Chrome Line Exterior; Leather Dakota interior; interior rearview mirror with anti-dazzle function; headlights washer system; high beam assistant; cruise control with braking function; fog lights; leather multifunction steering wheel; Fine-wood Fineline Stream with highlight trim finishes in Oxide Silver matt.

Main optional equipment (price in euro, without VAT)

Deep Sea Blue Metallic Paint (555); Luxury Line (3,150); Sport Automatic Transmission (1,891); Professional Infotainment System (1,756); adaptive M suspension (924); Variable Sport Steering (294); Rear View Camera (336); side mirrors with anti-dazzle function (412); electrically adjustable front seats with memory for driver’s seat (798); Sport seats (412); lumbar support for driver and front passenger (235); heated front seats (277); automatic air conditioning system (462); HiFi loudspeaker system (244); BMW Apps (126); 18-inch alloy wheels (924); front and rear Park Distance Control PDC (168); Xenon headlights (773); Adaptive headlights (471); convenience telephony with extended smartphone connectivity (84); Speed Limit Info (269); Wind Deflector (277); Soft top anthracite silver effect (126).

Comments

+ precise suspension
+ very precise steering
+ fast transmission
+ very good engine performance
+ good fuel economy
+ roomy
+ good wind protection with deflector

– little noisy suspension (due to 18-inch wheels)
– no backlight for instrument cluster during daytime (poor readability in cloudy weather or when passing trough forests)

Driven by Adrian M. for 370 km, 7.1 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 6,985 km total mileage of the car.

Filmed at AFI Palace Cotroceni

BMW 220d Convertible photos

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June 22, 2015 0 comment

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Ford Mustang Convertible 2.3 EcoBoost (2015)

by Adrian May 13, 2015

written by Adrian

The Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost featured here has a Convertible body style and it’s the european version of the american muscle car. This is the first time when Ford Mustang is sold globally. No matter the body style (Fastback or Convertible), this sixth generation of Ford Mustang is offered globally with two engine variants (2.3 EcoBoost and 5.0 V8) and two transmissions (6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic). Here we have the Ford Mustang Convertible 2.3 EcoBoost with a 6-speed manual transmission sourced from Getrag. You can also watch the Ford Mustang Fastback GT 5.0 V8.

Details

Make: Ford

Model: Ford Mustang Convertible / Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost Convertible

Production: 2014-

Body type: convertible/cabriolet, 2 doors, 4 seats

VIN: 1FATP8UH9F5333841

Price without VAT: 35,462 Euro

Engine: 2.3-litre (2,300 cc) inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, longitudinal, with high pressure direct injection. The engine features DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder, and has cast aluminium cylinders. The camshaft drive uses Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT). The maximum output is 233 kW / 317 PS/hp at 5,500 rpm and peak torque is 432 Nm (approx. 318 lb-ft), available at 3,000 rpm.

Transmission: 6-speed manual and rear wheel drive

Tyres: Pirelli P ZERO 255/40 R19 96Y

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 6.0 seconds (estimated)

Top speed: 234 km/h

Declared average fuel consumption: 8.2 liters of petrol/gasoline per 100 km

Emissions: EU6, 184 g CO2/km

Fuel tank (l): 59

Dimensions (mm): L 4,784 / w 1,916 / h 1,394

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 332

Wheelbase (mm): 2,720

Weight: 1,715 kg

Cd: –

Front suspension: Double-ball-joint independent MacPherson struts, with coil springs and tubular stabiliser bar.

Rear suspension: Integrall-link independent struts, with coil springs, twin-tube dampers, and solid stabiliser bar.

Main standard equipment

Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger; side airbags for driver and front passenger; driver knee airbag; active glovebox knee airbag; Active Anti-Theft system with perimeter alarm; Emergency Assistance; ABS; ESC/ESP; aluminium instrument panel accents and pedals; ambient lighting; auto-dimming rear-view mirror; dual-zone climate control; illuminated sill plates; leather handbrake cover; leather seats; 9 speaker sound system with amplifier; SYNC 2 voice control connectivity system with 8-inch colour touch screen; Auto HID headlamps; body-colour heated door mirrors with integrated turn signals; LED tail lamps; rain sensor; rear diffuser; fog lights; front and rear electrically powered windows; EPAS powersteering with Normal/Sport/Comfort operating modes; leather steering wheel; gear shift indicator; LED ambient light.

Main optional equipment (price in euro, without VAT)

Magnetic Grey Metallic Paint (588); Premium Package (2,100) consisting premium leather upholstery, heated and vented front seats, navigation, rear parking sensors.

Comments

+ good steering system
+ good ride quality
+ good engine performance
+ very nice engine sound
+ very good manual gearbox
+ no torsion noise
+ good soundproofing & NVH
+ big touchscreen for multimedia system SYNC 2

– body torsion
– electric roof can be operated only standstill
– non intuitive controls for SYNC 2 (crowded screen, confusing)

Driven by Adrian M. for 236 km, 11.7 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 4,195 km total mileage of the car.

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May 13, 2015 0 comment

Classic Convertible Petrol Recommended

MG TD (1952)

by Adrian November 7, 2014

written by Adrian

MG TD british roadster, with two seats, was made in the ’50s, between 1950 and 1953. About 30,000 cars were produced and most of them (over 22,000 units) were exported to the US. MG TD uses an Y-type chasis. In 1998, the rights, intellectual properties, and trademarks associated with the production of the MG TD were acquired by TD Cars Sdn Bhd in Malaysia to reproduce the TD series as TD2000. The MG TD featured here belongs to Romanian car collector Lilica D. and is registered as a member of Retromobil (RCR).

Details

Make: MG

Model: T-type / MG TD

Production: 1952 (1950-1953)

Body type: roadster, 2 doors, 2 seats

VIN: AEMH140011KA3CE

Price: about 20,000 Euro (in good condition or restored) in classic car market when filmed (2014)

Engine: 1.3-litre (1,250 cc) in-line 4-cylinder gasoline/petrol four-stroke engine (type XPAG). The maximum output is 40 kW / 54 PS/hp at 5,200 rpm and peak torque is 86 Nm (approx. 63 lb-ft), available at 2,600 rpm.

Gearbox: 4-speed manual transmission, RWD

Tyres: BF Goodrich Silvertown Radial 165 R15

Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 20.6 seconds

Top speed: 80 mph (129 km/h)

Declared average fuel consumption: 8.2 liters of gasoline/petrol per 100 km

Emissions: –

Fuel tank (l): –

Dimensions (mm): L 3,683 / w 1,489

Luggage compartment capacity (l): –

Wheelbase (mm): 2,388

Weight: 875 kg

Cd: –

Front suspension: Independent, wishbones, coil springs, lever-arm dampers.

Rear suspension: Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, lever-arm dampers.

Main equipment

Leather interior, closed glove box compartment, central rearview mirror.

Comments

+ comfortable ride
+ silent suspension
+ great engine sound

– feels heavy

Driven by Lilica D. for 2,485 miles, 9 l/100 km average fuel consumption, about 90.000 miles total mileage of the car.

MG TD photos

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November 7, 2014 0 comment

Convertible Petrol Recommended

Porsche Boxster 2.7 PDK (2014)

by Adrian July 19, 2014

written by Adrian

Porsche Boxster was created as a entry level model for the brand and features a central-mounted boxer engine with 6 cylinders. The vehicle shown is the third generation of the Boxster nameplate, with the basic engine (2.7-litres) and optional double clutch PDK transmission with 7 gears. This Porsche Boxster has a very low mileage, under 5.000 km.

Details

Make: Porsche

Model: Porsche Boxster / Porsche Boxster 981 2.7 PDK

Production: 2012-

Body type: roadster, 2 seats

VIN: WP0ZZZ98ZEK110284

Price without VAT: 64,435 Euro

Engine: 2.7-litre (2,706 cc) water-cooled flat-six engine, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing and valve lift (VarioCam Plus) on the inlet side, hydraulic valve play compensation, direct petrol injection, three way catalic converter with two oxygen sensors per cylinder bank, 10,1 liters of oil in oil bath, electronic ignition system with static ignition current distribution (six active ignition modules), thermal management for cooland circulation, auto start/stop function. The maximum output is 195 kW / 265 PS/hp at 6,700 rpm and peak torque is 280 Nm (approx. 206 ft-lbs), available between 4,500 and 6,500 rpm. Maximum revs: 7,800 rpm.

Gearbox: 7-speed automatic double clutch PDK – Porsche Doppelkupplung (optional)

Tyres: Pirelli P ZERO 235/35 ZR20 88Y (front) and 265/35 ZR20 95Y (rear)

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 5.5 seconds (5.7 seconds without Sport Chrono Package)

Top speed: 262 km/h

Declared average fuel consumption: 7.9 liters of gasoline per 100 km

Emissions: EU6, 183 g CO2/km

Fuel tank (l): 64

Dimensions (mm): L 4,374 / w 1,801 / h 1,271 (1,282 mm without PDK)

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 130 (rear) + 150 (front)

Wheelbase (mm): 2,475

Weight: 1,360 kg

Cd: 0.30

Front suspension: McPherson axle (optimised to Porsche requirements) with wheel-guilding strut and wheels independently mounted on transverse and longitudinal control arms, twin-tube gas-pressure dampers, anti-roll bar.

Rear suspension: Wheels independently guided on transverse control arms with longitudinal control arms, tie rods and suspension struts (McPherson type, optimised to Porsche requirements) with coaxial vibration dampers mounted inside cylindrical coil springs, anti-roll bar.

Main standard equipment

Two-stage driver and passenger airbags, side and head airbags for driver and front passenger, aluminium-steel roll-over protection bar.

Main optional equipment (price in euro, without VAT)

Mahogany Mettalic Paint (777), Carrera S 20 inch alloy wheels (2,497), Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation, 7 inch touchscreen, CD/DVD/MP3, (2,751), Sport Chrono Pack (1,769), bixenon headlights (1,363), leather multifunctional steering wheel (457), front and rear parking sensors (779), two-zone automatic climate control (665), cruise control (426), wind deflector (234), electricaly foldable side mirrors (260), rearview mirrors with anti-dazzle function and rain sensor (426), 235 W Sound Plus system with 7 loudspeakers (509), Bluetooth conectivity (572), heated seats (364), vented seats (811), alarm system (426).

Comments

+ robust
+ silent suspension
+ excelent balanced suspension
+ very precise steering
+ nice engine & exhaust sound
+ very good engine performance
+ fast transmission
+ good fuel economy
+ agyle, dynamic
+ excellent look & feel for the interior

– no driver safety assistance systems
– no backlight for instrument cluster during daytime (poor readability)

Driven by Adrian M. for 230 km, 13.5 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 4,674 km total mileage of the car.

Filmed at AFI Palace Cotroceni

Porsche Boxster 2.7 PDK pictures

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July 19, 2014 0 comment

Convertible Must Watch Petrol Recommended

Nissan 370Z Roadster (2013)

by Adrian June 15, 2014

written by Adrian

Nissan 370Z Roadster, also known as Nissan Fairlady Z Roadster, was launched in 2009 and got a facelift in 2011. The car is the sixth generation of Nissan’s Z vehicle lineup and integrates sports car DNA, making the transition from conventional Nissan vehicles to the flagship supercar Nissan GT-R.

Details

Make: Nissan

Model: Nissan 370Z Roadster

Production: 2009-

Body type: 2-seater roadster convertible, electric powered soft top

VIN: JN12AA234U0500034

Price without VAT: 35,084 Euros

Engine: 3.7-litre (3,696 cc, code VQ37VHR), 6-cylinder, V6 (60 degrees), naturally aspirated engine, multi point direct injection, DOHC continuously variable valve event and lift (VVEL) system. The maximum output is 241 kW / 328 PS/hp at 7,000 rpm and peak torque is 363 Nm (approx. 267 lb-ft) at 5,200 rpm.

Gearbox: 7-speed automatic with sequential mode and paddles on the steering column

Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza 245/40 R19 94W (front) and 275/35 R19 96W (rear)

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 5.8 seconds

Top speed: 250 km/h

Declared average fuel consumption: 10.9 liters of petrol per 100 km

Emissions: EU5, 254 CO2/km

Fuel tank (l): 72

Dimensions (mm): L 4,250 / w 1,845 / h 1,325

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 140

Wheelbase (mm): 2,550

Weight: 1,698 kg

Cd: 0.34

Front suspension: Double wishbone with aluminium component.

Rear suspension: Independent multi-link with aluminium and steel component.

Main standard equipment

Airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver and front passenger, curtain airbags, Hill Start Assist (HSA), ESP/ESC and TCS (Traction Control System), bi-xenon headlights, LED rear lights, aluminium pedals, automatic air conditioning system, central locking system, cruise control and speed limiter, wind deflector, rain and light sensors, electrically adjustable seats, heated and vented seats, leather steering wheel and seats, height adjustable steering column, electrically adjustable and foldable side mirrors.

Main optional equipment (price in euro, without VAT)

Premium Pack (2,500) consisting Nissan Connect Premium (navigation with 40 GB HDD, voice controls, 7 inch touch screen, USB/iPod port, DVD Video player, VTR connectivity) and 19 inch RAYS forged alumium wheels.

Comments

+ good handling and fun to drive
+ precise and direct steering
+ good brakes
+ nice engine sound
+ good build quality
+ very comfortable seats

– poor torsional rigidity
– small luggage compartment
– high kerb weight

Driven by Adrian M. for 572 km, 12.1 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 19,209 km total mileage of the car.

Filmed at AFI Palace Cotroceni

Nissan 370Z Roadster photos

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June 15, 2014 0 comment

Convertible Petrol

BMW 428i Convertible (2014)

by Adrian June 1, 2014

written by Adrian

Details

Make: BMW

Model: BMW 4 Series Convertible / BMW 428i Convertible

Production: 2013 –

Body type: coupe cabriolet, electric powered hardtop, 4 seats

VIN:

Price without VAT: 58,644 Euro

Engine: 2.0-litre (1,997 cc) four-cylinder turbocharged engine, including High Precision Direct Injection, twin-scroll turbocharging, Double-Vanos variable camshaft control and Valvetronic fully variable valve control. The maximum output is 180 kW / 245 PS/hp at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm and peak torque is 350 Nm (approx. 250 ft-lbs), available between 1,250 and 4,800 rpm.

Gearbox: 8-speed automatic (optional)

Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza 225/40 R19 89Y (front) and 255/35 R19 92Y (rear)

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 6.4 seconds

Top speed: 250 km/h (electronically limited)

Declared average fuel consumption: 6.8 – 7.0 liters of gasoline per 100 km (depending on tyre format)

Emissions: EU6, 154 – 158 g CO2/km (depending on tyre format)

Fuel tank (l): 60

Dimensions (mm): L 4,638 / w 1,825 / h 1,384

Luggage compartment capacity (l): 220 – 370

Wheelbase (mm): 2,810

Weight: 1,680 kg

Cd: 0.30

Front suspension: Aluminium double-joint spring strut axle with displaced camber.

Rear suspension: Five-link axle in lightweight construction.

Main standard equipment:

Airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver and front passenger, head airbags for front and rear seats, three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats with belt latch tensioner and belt force limiter at the front, crash-activated head restraints at the front, roll-over protection system, crash sensors, Tyre Defect Indicator. Als DSC, including ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Dry Braking function, Fading Compensation, Start-Off Assistant.

Main optional equipment (price in euro, without VAT):

Sport Automatic Transmission (1,994), Mineral White Metalic Paint (713), Adaptive M Suspension (934), Variable Sport Steering (255), M Leather Steering Wheel (169), Wind Deflector (306), Professional Infotainment System (2,114), Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function (756), Air Collar (340).

Comments:

+ very good soundproofing
+ very good torsional rigidity and no torsion/roof noise
+ stiff suspension
+ precise steering
+ nice engine sound
+ very good engine performance
+ fast transmission
+ good fuel economy

– poor (standard) seats ergonomy
– small luggage capacity with roof down
– no backlight for instrument cluster during daytime (poor readability)

Driven by Adrian M. for 300 km, 11.1 l/100 km average fuel consumption, 1,401 km total mileage of the car.

Filmed at West Gate Studios

Photo Gallery

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June 1, 2014 0 comment