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• The rafting Jeep - VIDEO
MISS OF THE MONTH
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• GTZero
• Rimac Concept One
FOCUS
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• Mini Seven
RACING SIDE
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• Mr. Rossi I suppose… - VIDEO
CLASSIC
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• Porsche 911
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Ryan Millen and the Toyota RAV4 SE put another exclamation point on their season, winning the 2WD Class at the Olympus Rally in the deep of the Shelton forest (May 18, USA – Washington). The class win was punctuated by a gap of over five minutes ahead of their nearest in-class competitor
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Matt Hagan claimed victory on May 15 in Auburns Hill (Michigan) scoring his first win of the season and 19th of his career in his Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car. Hagan defeated teammate Jack Beckman in the all-Mopar NHRA Funny Car final
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Subaru of America Inc. recently announced a comprehensive update to the 2017 BRZ including improved handling, increased performance, more aggressive styling and new convenience features
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The new Lexus LC was the hero at the Creating Amazing event in downtown Amsterdam during a special event night (may 18). Selected guests enjoyed an exceptional and unprecedented event in the Sky Lounge of the Double Tree Hilton hotel
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Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle (CitroĂŤn DS 3 WRC) produced a masterful performance at Rally de Portugal (May 20-22) to claim their second World Championship win
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FR ON T PA G E Jeep Renegade drives Olympic-standard white water rafting course
Jeep and Red Bull ambassador Aimee Fuller piloted the Renegade on its maiden voyage at the Cardiff International White Water Centre. The Olympic snowboarder successfully battled four tonnes of water per second and a 30 foot drop on the 250 metre course
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THE SNOWBOARDER AND THE RENAGADE
Jeep
has once again showcased its legendary 4x4 driving credentials by becoming the world’s first automotive manufacturer to drive a car up and down an Olympic-standard white water rafting course. Jeep and Red Bull ambassador Aimee Fuller guided the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk on the thrilling challenge at Cardiff’s International White Water Centre. The Renegade and Olympic snowboarder Aimee tackled extreme off-road conditions as they went up and down the 250 metre long course, battling a flow of water that exceeded four tonnes per second and a descent of more than 30 feet from top to bottom. “I’d never done anything like this before so when I arrived and saw the power and heard the noise of the water I was nervous,” said 24-year-old Aimee. “But once I had driven into the course and got through the first few rapids the car felt great, really in control, and I started to relax and enjoy it. It’s a pretty cool thing to say I was the first person ever to drive a car down a white water rafting course, not something you do every day.” Damien Dally, head of brand, Jeep UK, said: “We are always looking for unusual ways to demonstrate how good our cars are in extreme off-road conditions and driving the Renegade down a white water rafting course successfully has certainly showcased that. We are proud to say we are the first automotive manufacturer to achieve the feat of driving up and down white water rapids and that the stunt truly embodied the spirit of the car; of being renegade.”
THE SNOWBOARDER AND THE RENAGADE
THE SNOWBOARDER AND THE RENAGADE
Aimee Fuller performs during 2015 a training session at the Absolute park in Flachauwinkl (Austria) Photo David Robinson - Red Bull Content Pool
THE SNOWBOARDER AND THE RENAGADE
The new Renegade Uncharted Edition, an exclusive showcar inspired by the video game Uncharted 4, recently debuted in Switzerland. Springing from the partnership between the local Jeep® division and Sony PlayStation Switzerland, the one-of-a-kind car was customized by Garage Italia Customs. The Garage Italia Customs Style Center was inspired by the ancient map of Africa that appears in the first official trailer of the game - to tailor a special film in which the entire body of the Jeep Renegade is wrapped. Then, using a special wrap-paint technique, the Garage Italia Customs craftsmen applied an innovative black thermochromic paint to conceal the entire surface of the map from sight. The paint becomes gradually transparent as the temperature rises, letting the wrapping peek through and entirely disappears at 30 °C. Conversely, the Jeep Renegade turns black again as the temperature cools down.
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M IS S O F T HE MO NTH
a tribute to Italdesign’s history and a vision for the future
GTZERO A car with a futuristic design that does not lose its grip on reality. An elegantly-styled GT, steeped in the tradition of the Italian sports car. Modular platform to accommodate all-electric or hybrid systems
GTZero
The
aim of Italdesign with the GTZero project was to explore the classic sports car segment, but to interpret it in line with the times and to design a high-tech, sustainable and versatile model. “Concern for the environment and new technologies have led to cars that are both efficient and powerful,” declares Filippo Perini, Head of Design at Italdesign. “However, the car’s aesthetic personality can still be preserved: irrespective of the type of drive system, the various types of car will not disappear and sports cars will continue to exert a particular appeal. GTZero is our vision of a classic, the Gran Turismo, which embodies the traditions of Italian body designers, but is also brought up to date with tomorrow’s technologies and requirements. It has zero emissions, so it is therefore GTZero.” MUSCULAR, ELEGANT, WRAPAROUND, EXCITING The inspiration for the GTZero design comes directly from the great tradition of Italian body designers.
Throughout the last century they created quintessential “sculptures in motion”, which have become icons in the history of the car. GTZero also pays tribute to the nearly fifty years of history of Italdesign, recapturing several ideas from some of its historic concept cars. The active flaps on the bonnet are reminiscent of the 1997 Alfa Romeo Scighera, whilst the long bonnet, pronounced mudguards and pitched tail are a tribute to the 1995 Daewoo Bucrane; the sporty setup of the car “for family use”, on the other hand, brings to mind the Ferrari GG50. The truncated tail and smooth lines recall the Bizzarrini Manta, which marked the debut of the fledgling Italdesign back in 1968. To ensure lightness and strength, the body is made of composite materials and is supported by a solid monocoque carbon frame with aluminium sub-frames. These allow modularity and make it suitable for different types of cars and drive systems: by working on the sub-frames it is possible to change the frame’s overall dimensions, while keeping the carbon structure unaltered. BALANCED AND MODULAR Balance and modularity are the two concepts driving the project. On the one hand, a balance has been sought between form and content, vision and production potential; on the other hand, a modular solution has been devised, both in regard to the internal architecture of the passenger compartment and the functional architecture of the platform. The exterior lines flow effortlessly, starting from the wheels, which are 22” at the front and 23”
The Gran Turismo’s sleek and dynamic profile is combined with a wide and comfortable passenger compartment: it can accommodate two adults and two children or, by moving the passenger seat forward, three adults and a child, behind the driver. The reduced rear overhang, elongated front and contained height convey its sporty nature, whilst the shootingbrake layout allows three bags to be packed comfortably in the rear luggage compartment and two more in the front one, making the GTZero the perfect car for medium to long trips.
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at the rear; the treatment of the body surfaces is both muscular, with the large wheel arches and bonnet elongated to create its sporty character, and wraparound, to soften its aggressive feel. The large air intakes and spoilers — solutions that are not merely aesthetic but
functional as well — dominate the front and rear views and enclose active aerodynamic systems. At high speeds the spoilers come out to increase downforce and the air intakes open to increase aerodynamic flows. On the side, two slots close to the wheel arches stand
out and help with brake system cooling. The rear is dominated by the hexagonal shape of the large rear window, which also acts as an access door to the luggage compartment. The geometrical shape is framed by a long LED which runs right around the glazed
surface and indicates the typical functions of the rear optical units. Car entry is through two doors which open in the elytra style — just like the shell-like protections on beetles’ wings — and which subsume a portion of the roof, increasing
GTZero
The version of the GTZero presented in Geneva is based on a modular monocoque carbon frame with integrated batteries; it is powered by an electric powertrain consisting of three motors, two on the front axle and one on the rear, which is able to deliver an overall power of 360 kW with four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering; its top speed is limited to 250 km/h and it has a range of about 500 km. 80% of the charge is achievable in about 30 minutes.
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comfort when getting in and out of the passenger compartment.In this all-electric version the batteries are integrated into the frame and inside the central tunnel, whilst the three electric motors are distributed between the front and rear axles (two on the front, one on the rear); in the hybrid version the drive shaft will be located inside the tunnel. NO BUTTON Technological progress has led designers to think about technological objects with extremely clean and minimal surfaces, where contents and controls can be moved from the outside of the object to the inside. The GTZero’s passenger compartment is striking precisely due to its extremely clean lines and the
essential nature of the solutions adopted. The dashboard incorporates three large air conditioning vents; once again the design is as functional as ever and makes full use of innovative ventilation technology used recently in a number of high-end domestic fans, but never before tested on a car. The vents have no internal structure at all and the air flow is generated by the vent’s ergonomics, which ensure an even ventilation and an extremely essential and refined design. Another feature of the passenger compartment is the absence of buttons: with the sole exception of the parking brake, all the controls are delegated to screens with multitouch control: different menus and settings appear depending on how many fingers are placed on them.
The steering wheel is the GTZero’s real control console: two rear pads, located where the paddle shifters are normally positioned, allow the innovative and dynamic three-level OLED dashboard display to be controlled. Another two, on the front of the steering wheel, are used to control primary functions, such as lights, direction indicators, windscreen wipers … Essential driver information is subdivided on four screens arranged at three different depths, just like in the wings of a theatre. The small central monitor, closer to the steering wheel, indicates the gear used; just behind it and to the side, two screens show speed and motor revs and, finally, the large monitor displays navigation information. The information displayed can be changed by touching the steering wheel pads; touching both the surfaces at the same time activates the “Pista!” mode, which modifies the power delivered and the trim of the car. In “Pista!” mode, all the information is
concentrated on one support: all intermediate monitors slide on a runner to overlap the main screen, whereas the large monitor next to the steering wheel disappears. A wide screen descends from the centre of the dashboard. Once again, this is a screen featuring multitouch technology. The principle is the same as for the steering wheel: different information and menus will appear depending on how many fingers are placed on it. The infotainment system can be controlled from here and the gears, climate and onboard lighting selected. The seats are controlled electronically and, once again, without the aid of physical buttons. The door release is controlled in the same way. The elegance of the exterior lines is matched inside the car with the use of premium materials such as leatheron the seats and dashboard, which is hand-worked and blended with features such as satin aluminum or carbon.
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The new logo pays tribute to Italdesign’s roots, those planted by Giorgetto Giugiaro and Aldo Mantovani in 1968 to create a research and development centre studied, observed and highly respected by design and engineering professionals throughout the world. The styled letter ‘G’, which is combined with the ‘I’ and ‘D’, featured on the pictograph ever since 1968, is a tribute to Mr. Giugiaro. The logotype re-introduces the company name ‘Italdesign’, a name that sums up the company’s values and missions: ‘Italianess’ — and the cultural, creative, methodological, innovative and quality heritage that has always characterised Italian products — combined with ‘design’, in the true British sense of the word, namely a perfect combination of style and planning, form and functionality. The Italian heritage is enhanced by the addition of the Italian tricolour joining the two parts of the new logo.
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T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N DIMENSIONS Length mm 4918 Height mm 1274 Width mm 1974 Wheelbase mm 2875 Front track mm 1708 Rear track mm 1662 Front overhang mm 1098 Rear overhang mm 945 Kerb weight kg 1980 Tyres Pirelli P Zero Nero Front 295/25 R22 Rear 315/25 R23
PERFORMANCE Top speed 250 km/h POWERTRAIN Fuel system Electric (plug-in) Motors 3 (2 on front axle, 1 on rear) Total power 360kW (2x110kW+140kW) Range 500 km Charging time 30 minutes (80%) TRACTION 4WD, 4-wheel steering (5ยบ)
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M IS S O F T HE MO NTH Rimac Automobili Concept_One will be produced in the total of eight units
Concept_One
An electric powertrain can make a sportscar not only faster but also more adjustable, agile and fun. The Concept_One combines all the know-how, technology and experience that the company has created since its founding. In the five years of development, the Concept_One went through numerous iterations and development phases to fulfil the highest criteria of performance and quality
CONCEPT_ONE
The
Concept_One is powered by four extremely powerful permanent magnet electric motors, one for each wheel, located in the centre of both axles. The architecture is radically different compared to traditional combustion engines so a completely new vehicle platform had to be developed to use all the advantages that such a layout brings. In order to reduce weight and make it possible to package such a powerful powertrain system into the chassis, all powertrain systems were developed alongside within the same team to enable a high degree of integration between the components. The result is a perfect weight distribution and extremely low centre of gravity.
Distributing a total of 800 kW / 1088 HP and 1600 Nm of torque, the Rimac All Wheel Torque Vectoring (R-AWTV) system precisely calculates the optimum torque for each wheel.
The R-AWTV functions as a traction control, stability control and “electric ABS” system that also commands the 4-wheel regenerative braking of up to 400 kW that works together with the carbon-ceramic braking system. R-AWTV can reduce or raise the torque on any wheel at any given moment, depending on the situation and driver input, without any limitations. R-AWTV also increases safety as it can react faster and use the potential of each tire better than traditional stability systems. A dynamic “electric ABS” is moreover included in the R-AWTV system. The Concept_One’s regenerative braking system can slow the car down with up to 400 kW of regenerative braking energy or up to 0,6g of deceleration, without activating the carbon-ceramic brakes. R-AWTV can distribute the brake force smoother, faster and with greater precision than conventional ABS systems thus ensuring the maximum vehicle stability in cases of braking on surfaces at different grip levels. Still, the driver can also chose to disable regenerative braking and use friction brakes only. The throttle-off regenerative braking function can be adjusted separately. Depending on the wishes and driving skills of the driver, the R-AWTV can change the character of the car. The driver can choose between four driving modes: comfort, control, track and drift mode, or set-up a custom setting with customised power distribution, regenerative braking settings, etc. The R-AWTV can also be completely turned off.
“The Concept_One represents the perfect symbiosis of modern technology developed here in our company and traditional automotive craftsmanship for which we have the utmost respect. Every single part of the Concept_One has been through a hand-finishing process and is carefully assembled at our facilities. We invest tremendous effort into developing the feeling which this car gives to the driver. Not only in terms of driving characteristic but also the feeling and the sound from the driver’s perspective. For example, all controls in the interior are beautifully crafted mechanisms similar to the world’s best watches, with hundreds of individual components, carved from solid blocks of metal. There are no plastic parts; everything the driver touches is carbon, aluminium or Alcantara. The goal was to achieve a true connection between the driver and the machine – and that is only possible with passion, attention to details and craftsmanship. The Concept_One is a truly hand-made car.” said Mate Rimac.
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Rimac Automobili’s test driver Miroslav Zrnčević explains the endless possibilities that the Concept_One has to offer: “Thanks to its unique architecture and features, the Concept_One can use the maximum potential of the tires. Depending on the driver’s preferences and R-AWTV setup, it offers multiple cars in one. The Concept_One represents the pinnacle of technology and design that we can give as a company. Every unit carries its romantic story. Concept_One is a different driving experience. A car that gives a new dimension of driving experience.” To match the character, innovation excellence and sleek design of the Concept_One, a truly bespoke infotainment system was developed and manufactured in-house. All vehicle dynamics and powertrain functions such as the Rimac All Wheel Torque Vectoring System are controlled through physical buttons, machined from billet aluminium while secondary functions are controlled through the central touch-screen. The system shows an abundance of information through beautifully optimised graphics and gives insights into the Concept_ One’s nervous system. Browsing through the
menus on the central display, the driver can change the settings of the Rimac All Wheel Torque Vectoring system, brake force distribution, torque distribution, as well as various other functions. Despite having full torque from zero RPM, electric motors still need a transmission to meet maximum efficiency and performance. Most electric vehicles use a single-speed transmission that forces their designers to compromise between acceleration and top-speed. Rimac Automobili wanted to achieve lightning-fast acceleration and a top speed worthy of a true supercar. Each of the four Concept_One’s motors is coupled to a proprietary gearbox system. While the front motors feature single-speed gearboxes, the rear motors carry something truly unique – a two-speed double-clutch gearbox on each side. A proprietary carbon fibre double clutch system with Formula 1 clutch-disks enables either extremely fast or smooth and comfortable shifts that are supported by synchronising motor speed for interruption-free shifting. While the dual-speed transmission unlocks new performance levels at any speed, the Concept_One can be driven in one gear all the time.
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Electric vehicle batteries are usually challenged by capacity requirements. While it is challenging to develop a battery system that holds sufficient energy for an acceptable range, Rimac Automobili has faced an additional challenge: delivering one megawatt of power. The Concept_One’s battery pack is designed to deliver 1000 kW or 1MW of power during acceleration and to absorb 400 kW during braking. A unique liquid thermal management and low-resistance conducting system had to be developed in order to master this challenge. The result is a highly advanced high-performance battery pack that is designed for demanding track- use, high power delivery and safety.
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The ambitious goal Rimac Automobili set themselves is to produce as much as possible in-house. Painstaking attention to every detail requires high quality, which can best be maintained and controlled if the engineering and manufacturing teams are under the same roof. Thousands of metal, electric and carbon fibre parts have to be manufactured, assembled and tested for each Concept_One. Even the tools, jigs and moulds are designed and produced by Rimac Automobili. Most of the parts start their lives as aluminium blocks or raw bare carbon fabrics, which don’t leave the Rimac facilities in Sveta Nedelja before they are assembled into cars.
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PERFORMANCE Maximum power: 1088 KS (800 kW) Maximum torque: 1600 Nm from 0 to 6500 rpm Top speed: 355 km/h Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2,6 seconds; 0-200 km/h 6,2 seconds, 0-300 km/h 14,2 km/h Braking distance: 31.5m (100-0 km/h) Charging: 22 kW on-board charger, DC-Combo fast charger (up to 120kW)
DIMENSIONS Weight: 1850 kg Length: 4187 mm Width: 1842 mm Height: 1070 mm Front tires: Pirelli P Zero 245/35 R20 Rear tires: Pirelli P Zero 295/30R 20 BATTERY PACKAGE Voltage: 650V nominal Capacity: 82 kWh
CHASSIS Cro-Mo space-frame with aluminium and carbon fibre semi-stressed members Front and rear suspension: Double wishbones, fully adjustable, pushrod operated Hydraulically adjustable ride height POWERTRAIN Front: Rimac Automobili D-PM-OC-500 – high speed dual permanent magnet oil cooled motors, 500 kW peak, 12.000 RPM, up to 97% efficiency. 2 single speed gearboxes Rear: Rimac Automobili D-PM-OC-500 – high speed dual permanent magnet oil cooled motors, 600 kW peak, 12.000 RPM, up to 97% efficiency. Two double clutch two-speed gearboxes.
BRAKES Front brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 390 mm, 36 mm wide. 6-piston callipers, power-assisted. Rear brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 380 mm, 34 mm wide. 4-piston callipers, power-assisted. Up to 400 kW of regen-braking (adjustable)
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FOC U S MINI Seven
DISTINCTIVE DISTINCTIVE
With the new MINI Seven, the British brand now improves the distinctive qualities of the original in the small car segment. The first design model of the latest MINI generation presents a particularly striking combination of the brand’s traditional values and the progressive product quality of the current models
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MINI SEVEN
The
new MINI Seven reflects the extended diversity of the brand’s model range. The design model is available in four engine variants (MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper SD and MINI Cooper D), both as a MINI 3 door and as a MINI 5 door. This provides a selection of two body types with two petrol engines and two diesel engines for each, covering an output range of 85 kW/116 hp to 141 kW/192 hp. The classic body concept is once again represented by the new MINI 3 door. A re-interpretation of traditional design features gives it an unmistakable appearance. In the interior - likewise designed in hallmark brand style there are four seats and a 211-litre luggage compartment. Thanks to its high-quality drive and suspension technology, typical MINI gokart feeling is combined with exemplary efficiency and optimised ride comfort. The original in the small car premium segment is also geared towards the extended requirements of modern target groups with an innovative body concept. In the current generation, MINI is also represented in the small car category for the first time with a 5-door model. Featuring a wheelbase extended by 72 millimetres, two additional doors, a third seat at the rear and the largest luggage compartment in its class with a volume of 278 litres, the new MINI 5 door provides a whole new range of options.
EXPRESSIVE EXTERIOR DESIGN The athletic stature of both the new MINI is especially defined by the powerfully arched bonnet and the large air inlets in the front apron, the dynamic wedge shape of the side window graphic and a striking sill line that combines with the parallel character line to direct attention to the large wheel arches. The fact that the width of the rear increases towards the bottom likewise contributes to the image of a body sitting powerfully on top of wheels. The exclusive bonnet stripes of the new MINI Seven are designed to harmonise with the colouring of the roof and exterior mirror caps. The deco elements, also in Melting Silver, each feature a surround in the colour Malt Brown on the outside. The 17-inch light alloy wheels of the new MINI Seven were likewise created especially for the design model. With the clear structure of their spokes and two-colour finish, the wheels in MINI Seven Spoke two-tone design convey a solid, high-end impression. 18-inch lightalloy wheels are optionally available for the new MINI Seven in MINI Yours Vanity Spoke two-tone. Both variants of the light alloy wheels perfectly match the exclusive exterior features of the MINI Seven with their burnished surfaces and the MINI Yours paint finish Spectre Grey. Another distinctive accentuation is added by the surrounds of the side indicators on the front wheel arches, known as side scuttles. These bear the logo of the design model which is made up of the wordmark “Seven” and the number seven. The MINI
The naming of the new design model recalls the premiere of the revolutionary British small car more than five and a half decades ago. In August 1959, the virtually identical models Austin Seven and Morris Mini Minor were presented to the public for the first time. The first specimen of the legendary 4-seater created by designer Alec Issigonis and known today as the classic Mini came off the production line as the Austin Seven.
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Seven logo is also to be found on the model-specific door sill finishers on the driver and front passenger side. ON THE INSIDE The interior design created for the new MINI generation is defined by three-dimensionally moulded surfaces, high-quality colour and material combinations and a modern display and operating concept. A new interpretation of classic styling is reflected in the horizontal structure of the cockpit and the circular or elliptically shaped contours of key features such as the air vents, instruments and door trim. The central instrument - another characteristic element - offers additional display content. The standard trim includes sports seats in the exclusive fabric/leather finish Diamond Malt Brown, which was created exclusively for the design model. The black leather of the seat and backrest surfaces is combined with fabric in the side sections. The latter have an oblique grey and black check pattern with a discreetly integrated pinstripe in Malt Brown and seams in the same colour. Another accentuation of stylish individuality derives from the Colour Line applied to a range of elements from the outer air vents to the vertical surrounds of the controls below the central instrument, also including the armrests in the door panels. In the new MINI Seven, the Colour Line comes as standard in Carbon Black, and is optionally available in Malt Brown, a variant exclusively offered for the design model and perfectly harmonised with the other colours used for the interior of the MINI Seven.
TWO BODY VARIANTS, FOUR ENGINE TYPES The launch of the new MINI 5 door made driving fun in the original of the small car premium segment accessible to additional target groups. The individual style of the new design comes into its own in both the MINI 3 door and the MINI 5 door. What is more, the new MINI Seven is available in four engine variants for each body type. The latest engine generation with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology, likewise newly developed transmissions and extensive MINIMALISM Technology help ensure all model variants achieve an exemplary balance between driving fun and fuel consumption. For all model variants of the new MINI Seven there is the optional alternative of a 6-speed Steptronic transmission instead of the standard 6-speed manual transmission. What is more, the models MINI Cooper S 3 door, MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 3 door and MINI Cooper SD 5 door can also be fitted with a 6-speed Steptronic sports transmission which offers even shorter shift times and includes not just a separate gear selector lever but also shift paddles at the steering wheel. KART FEELING Regardless of the engine type selected, high-quality suspension technology extensively refined and adapted for each specific model of the new MINI generation ensures that the power of the new MINI Seven is transformed into enthralling agile driving properties. The hallmark brand go-kart feeling derives from a single-joint spring strut axle at front, a multilink rear axle, electromechanical po-
The entire production of the classic MINI was moved to the Austin Seven’s place of origin in 1969. It was at this point that Mini became the standardised brand name for the small car, which by then had gained worldwide popularity. It was not until 31 years later on 4 October 2000 that the last of almost 5.4 million classic Mini came off the production line - also in Longbridge.
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wer steering and highly powerful and precisely controllable brakes - a combination that is unique in the small car segment. Dynamic Damper Control is available optionally and features electrically controlled dampers which can be adjusted via the MINI Driving Modes. The standard DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also includes DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) - an electronic locking function for the front axle. The models MINI Cooper S 3 door, MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 3 door and MINI Cooper SD 5 door are also fitted with Performance Control, a system that counters any tendency to understeer prior to reaching the threshold level. Vehicle occupant protection is ensured by the integrated MINI safety concept which includes not just a body with highly resilient bracket structures, optimised deformation zones and an extremely stable passenger cell but also front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3-point automatic belts on all seats, belt tensioners and belt force limiters at the front and ISOFIX child seat mountings at the rear as standard. The range of driver assistance systems developed for the new MINI generation includes the MINI Head-Up Display, Parking Assistant and rear view camera and also the Driving Assistant system including camera-based active cruise control, collision and pedestrian warning with initial brake function, high beam assistant, road sign detection. INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED DRIVING FUN The highlights of the range of individually selectable optional equipment include the seat
heating for driver and front passenger, the panorama glass roof, the visibility package include windscreen heating, Comfort Access, the Harmon Kardon hi-fi speaker system, the Chrono Package cockpit with circular instruments for charge-air pressure, oil pressure and stopwatch, Park Distance Control, electrically heated and folding exterior mirrors and both interior and exterior mirrors with automatic dip function. All model variants of the new MINI Seven are fitted as standard with a permanently installed SIM card. This means that Intelligent Emergency Call with automatic detection of vehicle location and accident severity can be used, as well as
MINI TeleServices. The special equipment features MINI Connected is also available in conjunction with the optional equipment features Radio MINI Visual Boost, MINI navigation system and MINI navigation system Professional. It offers extensive integration of smartphones in the car, allowing the use of internetbased services in the areas of infotainment,
communication and driving experience by means of apps. The MINI Connected XL Journey Mate provides an innovative form of travel planning and support. Operation of all functions is intuitive and reflects MINI hallmark brand style, using the MINI Controller in the centre console and the colour display up to 8.8 inches in size in the central instrument.
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A selection of especially attractive options is provided by the equipment package MINI Seven Chili, which was compiled exclusively for the design model. The particularly progressive elements of the MINI Seven Chili package include LED headlights, a feature that is unique in the small car segment, a sports leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons, cruise control with brake function, an on-board computer displaying road speed numerically, current and average fuel consumption, remaining range, average speed and tyre pressure control messages, as well as the MINI Driving Modes for individual vehicle set-up. A rotary switch at the base of the gear or selector lever can be used to activate either the standard MID mode, SPORT mode or GREEN mode. Ride comfort and premium interior comfort are enhanced by automatic air conditioning, a heightadjustable front passenger seat, floor mats in velours, the lighting package and the MINI Excitement Package.
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The exterior design features compiled exclusively for the new MINI Seven are geared towards achieving a particularly stylish and striking expression of the MINI 3 door and MINI 5 door appearance, complete with its characteristic proportions, surface design and lines. Instantly fascinating appeal is created especially by means of a body finish in the MINI Yours colour Lapisluxury Blue. This non-metallic finish is the most intensive blue tone ever applied to the body of a MINI. There are three other body finishes available to choose from for the new MINI Seven as alternatives to Lapisluxury Blue. The non-metallic finish Pepper White and the variants Midnight Black metallic and British Racing Green metallic.
MINI SEVEN T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N DIMENSIONS MINI 3 DOOR: Length: 3 821 millimetres (MINI Cooper S 3 door, MINI Cooper SD 3 door: 3 850 millimetres) Width: 1 727 millimetres Height: 1 414 millimetres Wheelbase: 2 495 millimetres
DIMENSIONS MINI 5 DOOR: Length: 3 982 millimetres (MINI Cooper S 5 door, MINI Cooper SD 5 door: 4 005 millimetres) Width: 1 727 millimetres Height: 1 425 millimetres Wheelbase: 2 567 millimetres
E N G I N E VA R I A N T S MINI Cooper S 3 door / MINI Cooper S 5 door 4-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbo charging, direct injection, fully variable valve control, variable camshaft control) - capacity: 1 998 cc, output: 141 kW/192 hp at 4 700 - 6 000 rpm, max. torque: 280 Nm at 1 250 rpm (300 Nm with overboost) - acceleration (0–100 km/h): 6.8 seconds (automatic: 6.7 seconds) / 6.9 seconds (automatic: 6.8 seconds) - top speed: 235 km/h (233 km/h) / 232 km/h (230 km/h) - average fuel consumption*: 5.8 – 5.7 litres (5.4 – 5.3 litres )/100 kilometres / 0 – 5.9 litres (5.5 – 5.4 litres )/100 kilometres - CO2 emissions*: 136 – 133 g/km (126 – 123 g/km) / 139 – 136 g/km (128 – 125 g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6 MINI Cooper 3 door / MINI Cooper 5 door 3-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbo charging, direct injection, fully variable valve control, variable camshaft control) - capacity: 1 499 cc, output: 100 kW/136 hp at 4 400 rpm, max. torque: 220 Nm at 1 250 rpm (230 Nm with overboost) - acceleration (0–100 km/h): 7.9 seconds (automatic: 7.8 seconds) / 8.2 seconds (automatic: 8.1 seconds) - top speed: 210 km/h (210 km/h) / 207 km/h (207 km/h) - average fuel consumption*: 4.6 – 4.5 litres (4.8 – 4.7 litres )/100 kilometres / 4.8 – 4.7 litres (4.9 – 4.8 litres )/100 kilometres - CO2 emissions*: 107 – 105 g/km (112 – 109 g/km) / 111 – 109 g/km (114 – 111 g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6 MINI Cooper SD 3 door / MINI Cooper SD 5 door 4-cylinder diesel engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, common rail direct injection) - capacity: 1 995 cc, output: 125 kW/170 bhp at 4 000 rpm, max. torque: 360 Nm at 1 500 – 2 750 rpm - acceleration (0–100 km/h): 7.3 seconds (automatic: 7.2 seconds) / 7.4 seconds (automatic: 7.3 seconds) - top speed: 227 km/h (225 km/h) / 225 km/h (223 km/h) - average fuel consumption*: 4.1 – 4.0 litres (4.1 – 4.0 litres )/100 kilometres / 4.3 – 4.1 litres (4.2 – 4.1 litres )/100 kilometres - CO2 emissions*: 109 – 106 g/km (107 – 104 g/km) / 112 – 109 g/km (109 – 107 g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6 MINI Cooper D 3 door / MINI Cooper D 5 door 3-cylinder diesel engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, common rail direct injection) - capacity: 1 496 cc, output: 85 kW/116 hp at 4 000 rpm, max. torque: 270 Nm at 1 750 rpm - acceleration (0–100 km/h): 9.2 seconds (automatic: 9.2 seconds) / 9.4 seconds (automatic: 9.5 seconds) - top speed: 205 km/h (204 km/h) / 203 km/h (202 km/h) - average fuel consumption*: 3.6 – 3.5 litres (3.8 – 3.7 litres )/100 kilometres / 3.7 – 3.6 litres (3.9 – 3.8 litres )/100 kilometres - CO2 emissions*: 95 – 92 g/km (99 – 98 g/km) / 97 – 95 g/km (102 – 99 g/ km), exhaust emission standard: EU6 * EU test cycle figures, fuel consumption dependent on the selected tyre format
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THE R A CI N G S I DE Rossi makes history as rookie winner of 100th Indianapolis 500
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“Alexander had never seen this place till a couple months ago. He had no idea. He came in and was on pace, was not intimidated from the first lap on. Really went to school, used his teammates, learned every day throughout the month…” Michael Andretti said
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Alexander Rossi with a cold shower of milk in Victory Circle following his win in the 100th Indianapolis 500
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Alexander Rossi crosses the yard of bricks during the 100th Indianapolis 500
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the biggest motorsports stage imaginable, Alexander Rossi picked the perfect day to make unimaginable history before a sellout crowd at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a worldwide television audience tuned in. The 24-year-old Californian and Verizon IndyCar Series rookie literally coasted across the finish line to win the epic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil in most memorable fashion. Driving the No. 98 NAPA Auto Parts/Curb Honda, Rossi stretched his last tank of fuel over the final 36 laps around the hallowed 2.5-mile oval, running dry of Sunoco E85R as he entered Turn 4 on the final lap. The car’s momentum was enough to carry Rossi across the finish line 4.4975 seconds ahead of teammate Carlos Munoz. In the process, Rossi became the 10th rookie in Indianapolis 500 history to win the race and the first since Helio Castroneves in 2001. He became a Verizon IndyCar Series winner in just his sixth race and the first to win a race in his debut season since Carlos Huertas in 2014. “I have no idea how we pulled that off,” a stunned Rossi admitted in Victory Circle after drinking and then pouring the celebratory bottle of milk over his head. “We struggled a little bit in the pit stops but Bryan Herta came up with an unbelievable strategy. I can’t believe we’ve done this!” In yet another thrilling Indianapolis 500 that saw 13 drivers swap the lead 54 times - the second most changes in Indy 500 history (68 in 2013) and seventh most for any Indy car race - Rossi led just 14 laps. The majority of the field, including Rossi, stopped for fuel and tires on Lap 164 during the caution period caused when Takuma Sato’s No. 14 ABC Supply AJ Foyt Racing Honda made light contact with the Turn 4 wall.
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Marco Andretti gets a splash of fuel on pit lane
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Rossi sat seventh on the Lap 167 restart and bided his time as those ahead of him began to peel off for a splash of fuel in the final 10 laps. When race leader Munoz had to stop four laps from the completion of the 200-lap event, Rossi inherited the lead and nursed his car home with help of a tow from another Andretti teammate, Ryan Hunter-Reay. Rossi’s final lap averaged 179.784 mph, nearly 40 mph slower than the charging Munoz, but he had cushion enough to coast across the famous yard of bricks by the largest margin of victory since the 1996 race. “This is unbelievable,” said Herta, whose team merged with Andretti’s this year to form Andretti Herta Autosport with Curb-Agajanian and field Rossi, who left the American openwheel junior ranks for Europe and made five Formula One starts in 2015 before returning to race on home soil. “Man, it was so close at the end,” added Herta, Rossi’s race strategist. “For a rookie to drive with the poise he did in such a tough situation - I was telling him, ‘Don’t let anybody pass you but save fuel’ - and he did it.” Rossi’s deal with Andretti Herta wasn’t formalized until a few weeks before the 2016 season opener. His best finish before today was 10th at the Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis on May 14. Now Rossi is an Indianapolis 500 champion and he continues a trend of rookies winning landmark Indy 500s started by Ray Harroun at the first race in 1911 and Graham Hill at the 50th in 1966. “I don’t even know where to begin,” Rossi said. “In February I wasn’t even thinking about Indy car, and now we’ve just won the Indy 500. Thanks to an amazing group of people who gave me an opportunity to come here this year.” The Indy 500 win was the fourth for Andretti Autosport (Dan Wheldon, 2005; Dario Franchitti, 2007; Hunter-Reay, 2014) and the second for Herta (Wheldon, 2011).
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Lady Gaga with Mario Andretti prior to the 100th Running of the Indy 500
“After that last pit stop, I knew that Alex was going to try it,” co-owner Michael Andretti said. “We knew then, all right, if he’s going to try it, we’re going to try different strategies. It really worked out. We had two cars that had a shot at winning with two different strategies. To be a part of history, to win the 100th running, to win it with a 1-2 finish is incredible. I’m a bit speechless.” For Munoz, it marked his second runner-up Indy 500 finish in four tries. The Colombian placed second to Tony Kanaan in 2013 to earn rookie of the year honors. Championship leader Simon Pagenaud finished 19th to end a three-race win streak. The Team Penske driver saw his points lead trimmed to 57 over Scott Dixon, who finished eighth. With double points awarded for the race in addition to qualifying points, Pagenaud has 292 to Dixon’s 235 after six of 16 races. Castroneves failed for the seventh time to become a four-time Indy 500 winner, finishing 11th and retaining third place in the standings with 224 points. Newgarden vaulted from eighth to fourth in the championship with 211 points.
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Alexander Rossi leads a group through turn 1
Ryan Hunter-Reay is introduced to the crowd during pre-race festivities
Photo Mike Harding
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The skilled hands of Dario Franchitti brush the 1965 winning machine of Jim Clark
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Al Unser pilots the Marmon Wasp on a parade lap during pre-race festivities
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Carlos Munoz: “I was really disappointed when it comes down to fuel and you lose the race because of that. I was really disappointed to get second and be half a lap short. That’s what it took. I was sliding the last two stints. I knew I had the car to win in the first half of the race. I just was holding my position. Last part of the race I was pushing really hard, overtaking everyone. One of the yellows didn’t help us. We fell back into the field and got back to the front of the field again. It wasn’t our day, if I’m honest. My team never was in the fight. But this is racing. We have to congratulate him Rossi. It’s part of the racing, strategy and everything. The only thing I’m clear about is that I want to win this race one day. Man, it was a close one. I think me and Newgarden had the battle for the win, we were so strong. But I’m happy for the team, one and two Andretti, one and two for Honda.
Photo Mike Harding
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Photo Brett Kelley
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Josef Newgarden: “It was a crazy race. Not the way I wanted to finish it. I think we had a shot at outracing these guys today and that’s all I wanted was a shot to race him at the end. I didn’t feel like I got that but that’s no fault of my team. I think we had an amazing car. It’s not the way the cards fell today with the fuel that everyone was using and the way the fuel started to break down towards the end and everyone started to see what they had to do. It wasn’t a straight shootout. People were doing different strategies and we went for it. We were trimming out. We were doing a normal running and we went flat out, trying to win the thing and when you have a strong a car as we did you have to do that. I mean, it’s Indianapolis. We had a shot of winning this thing and the cards didn’t fall our way. I’m just happy to be here. Happy to have a shot. Disappointed we weren’t able to race for it at the end.”
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Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud
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2016 Indianapolis 500 Official Result 1. Alexander Rossi, Honda, 200, Running 2. Carlos Munoz, Honda, 200, Running 3. Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 200, Running 4. Tony Kanaan, Chevrolet, 200, Running 5. Charlie Kimball, Chevrolet, 200, Running 6. JR Hildebrand, Chevrolet, 200, Running 7. James Hinchcliffe, Honda, 200, Running 8. Scott Dixon, Chevrolet, 200, Running 9. Sebastien Bourdais, Chevrolet, 200, Running 10. Will Power, Chevrolet, 200, Running 11. Helio Castroneves, Chevrolet, 200, Running 12. Oriol Servia, Honda, 200, Running 13. Marco Andretti, Honda, 200, Running 14. Graham Rahal, Honda, 200, Running 15. Max Chilton, Chevrolet, 200, Running 16. Jack Hawksworth, Honda, 200, Running 17. Alex Tagliani, Honda, 200, Running 18. Pippa Mann, Honda, 199, Running 19. Simon Pagenaud, Chevrolet, 199, Running 20. Gabby Chaves, Honda, 199, Running 21. Townsend Bell, Honda, 199, Running 22. Matt Brabham, Chevrolet, 199, Running 23. Bryan Clauson, Honda, 198, Running 24. Ryan Hunter-Reay, Honda, 198, Running 25. Spencer Pigot, Honda, 195, Running 26. Takuma Sato, Honda, 163, Contact 27. Mikhail Aleshin, Honda, 126, Contact 28. Stefan Wilson, Chevrolet, 119, Electrical 29. Conor Daly, Honda, 115, Contact 30. Buddy Lazier, Chevrolet, 100, Mechanical 31. Ed Carpenter, Chevrolet, 98, Mechanical 32. Sage Karam, Chevrolet, 93, Contact 33. Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 63, Contact
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1972, 1000 km NĂźrburgring JĂźrgen Barth and Michael Keyser in the Porsche 911 2.5 ST
Perfect down to the last detail
911 2.5 S/T
The class winner Porsche 911 2.5S/T at Le Mans in 1972 has been restored by the Porsche Classic experts over the past two years and has been recently presented to the fans
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Alexander Fabig, head of Porsche Classic at Porsche AG, recalls the state that the car was originally in: “The 911 2.5 S/T was rediscovered a few years ago by a collector in the USA and it was in a rally dilapidated condition. Our experts have done an excellent job at restoring the sports car to the highest standards.” The find is a real rarity: only 24 of this racing car, based on the 911 2.4 S Coupé, were ever built. “We are thrilled about the confidence this customer placed in us with this restoration job. This project is unparalleled and of great historical significance”, Fabig continues. The 911 2.5 S/T was developed for customer sporting use in group 3 (series GT vehicles) and group 4 (modified GT vehicles) and was available in limited numbers for 49,680 Marks
The original condition
from the end of 1971 onwards. The 911 2.5 S was a works-modified version of the standard 911 2.4 S Coupé designed for use on racing circuits such as the Targa Florio or Le Mans as well as in rally racing, costing an extra 19,000 Marks, modified strictly in accordance with the international sporting regulations. Ordered from the sports division of Porsche by the US racing driver Michael “Mike” Keyser in November 1971, the 911 2.5 S/T saw action at several races in the USA and at the endurance world championship during the 1972 season. One of the drivers back then was Jürgen Barth, a Porsche factory driver and an employee of the sports division of Porsche. The overall winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours race in 1977 can still vividly remember those days even now, 44 years later: “Mike Keyser had invited me to Sebring and we planned to drive the full 1972 endurance championship. Mike had even hired a small TV team to accompany us through the season.”
PORSCHE 911 2.5S/T In the 1972 season, Jürgen Barth and the 911 2.5 S/T raced in the Daytona 6 Hours and the Sebring 12 Hours in Florida, followed by the Targa Florio as well as the 1000-km race on the Nürburgring together with Mike Keyser. Together with Sylvain Garant from Switzerland, Keyser and Barth finally took up the gauntlet of the season’s highlight – the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Not only did the trio, under the banner of the team Louis Mezanarie, take the class victory for GT cars up to 3 litres, but also clinched a formidable 13th place overall. All these years later, the restoration is posing a real challenge for the Porsche Classic experts – especially when it comes to the bodywork. As soon as the car had arrived at the workshop the experts discovered that
not only had the 911 been converted to what was later dubbed the ‘G-model’, but it had also suffered accident damage, which had been bent back into shape unprofessionally. In addition to deformation in the tunnel as well as on the side rails, corrosion had done serious damage, in particular in the wheel housing panels, the tunnel and the roof. The roof, which had been deformed beyond repair, suggested that children had used the car as a welcome playmate for a considerable length of time, making the repairs to the bodywork particularly complex, which included the challenging conversion and reconstruction of the flared wing extensions, partly done by hand. The 911 2.5 S/T was given a new roof as well as new tank bottom.
1972, 24h Le Mans Michael Keyser, Jürgen Barth and Sylvain Garant in the Porsche 911 2.5 ST (Start number 41)
24h Le Mans Michael Keyser, Jürgen Barth and Sylvain Garant in the Porsche 911 2.5 ST (Start number 41)
After the extensive metalwork had been completed, the body of the 911 2.5 S/T was coated by cathodic dip painting (CDP) to protect it long-term against corrosion according to the highest technological standards of series production. This was done by putting the restored body through the current series production process at Porsche to give it perfect protection against corrosion. This was then followed by body finishing and painting in the original light yellow colour, code 117. The 911 2.5 S/T restored by Porsche Classic down to the last detail was the direct predecessor and the immediate technical precursor for the 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR, which saw the abbreviation “RSR”, which stands for RennSport Rennwagen (literally: racing sport
racing car) become the epitome for the highest stage of development of the 911 racing cars from 1973 onwards and heralded the continuous technological improvement of the production 911, in keeping with Ferry Porsche’s philosophy. Having now been on the market for over five decades, the 911 – which is now in its seventh generation – stands for the Porsche brand like no other series. Porsche Classic is now already taking care of the fifth generation of this iconic sports car (Type 996). The Classic experts cater for all vehicle model series whose production was phased out at least ten years ago, in order to continue to guarantee smooth service and assure long life and value preservation for classic Porsche vehicles.
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NOT JUST STEER Mustang steering wheel has undergone many styling changes since its debut in 1964
RING WHEELS‌ When Mustang first debuted in 1964 it singlehandedly defined the Pony Car segment and has been setting the standard for design ever since. It has influenced trends in every aspect of vehicle styling including the steering wheel.
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1964 The first-generation Mustang was a worldwide sensation. An original design America couldn’t get enough of, it established the classic long nose, tight cabin, abrupt trunk proportion stance, which has become Mustang’s signature look. The Mustang interior had its own appeal, with a
twin cockpit layout and what would become an iconic steering wheel with three bare-aluminum spokes and a simulated wood rim with a center horn ring. The wheel’s large 16-inch diameter allowed for easy turning, as power steering was optional equipment.
1967 As Mustang matured, new features were added to make it more functional and more convenient for enthusiast buyers. A tiltaway wheel with seven adjustments was available. This allowed drivers to choose the steering position that fit their preference, while also improving vehicle entry and exit without sacrificing looks or practicality. A new faster ratio (20.3:1) power steering system became available in 1967, making turn-in quicker for a sportier feel.
1968 Safety became a priority, and a collapsible steering column was added to Mustang to aid in reducing the possibility of injury in a crash. To bolster this feature, the redesigned two-spoke steering wheel featured a larger, cushioned center section. The center hub horn control was replaced with the small, metal half-circle on the bottom half.
1974 With the launch of the all-new second-generation Mustang II, design took a new, contemporary direction. The three-spoke wheel was replaced with a leather-wrapped twospoke wheel. Mustang II introduced available power rack-and-pinion steering – allowing cars equipped with that feature to have a smaller 15-inch wheel as opposed to the standard 16-inch one.
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1979 With introduction of the much-loved Fox Body Mustang, more European design language was adopted inside and out. The two-spoke wheel from Mustang II was replaced with a four-spoke wheel, which was later shared with other Ford products. Wiper and light controls moved to a steering column stalk. The Fox Mustang steering wheel was a harbinger, incorporating vehicle controls for the first time. Cruise control was offered on manual transmissionequipped cars, with the feature controlled by buttons on the steering wheel.
1984 Mustang was developed into a high-performance variant with the legendary Special Vehicle Operations Mustang. In addition to the high-output turbocharged four-cylinder engine, SVO Mustang’s performance upgrades included an aggressive tilting and telescoping three-spoke steering wheel featuring a thicker rim and smaller outside diameter for a sportier look and feel. The Ford logo and “SVO” are embossed into the leather on the center of the wheel.
1990 Mustang received its first airbag as standard equipment. Because the airbag was located in the center of the steering wheel, the horn was moved from the center to two spokemounted buttons, easily accessible by the natural position of the driver’s thumbs. Cruise control buttons were also placed in a more ergonomic position.
1994 The launch of the fourth-generation Mustang included a nod to the original 1964 pony car, with a twin cockpit layout and sculpted modern styling for the steering wheel and airbag. Various buttons beca-
2005 Based on the 1965-1967 Mustang design, this three-spoke wheel appeared on the fifth-generation Mustang. This wheel was available with standard urethane spokes, or optional aluminum spokes with the interior upgrade package. Unlike the steering wheels it was based on, this rim came wrapped in leather.
me easier to use, while allowing for the driver to keep eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Horn buttons were replaced with a hinged airbag cover, acting as horn control at the wheel’s center.
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2010 Many buttons were added for SYNC voice control technology, including volume, phone, audio input selections and track/ station selectors. The center badge changed from overmolded acrylic to highquality spun aluminum with a polished aluminum horse, or snake in the case of
Shelby GT500. Aluminum spokes hooking into the leather mimicked design elements of the center stack to impart a universal theme throughout the cabin. Contrast stitching in the steering wheel was available with the interior upgrade package.
2013 In further refinement of the Mustang steering wheel as the incar tech control center, the wheel was revised to include a four-way control button, plus an “OK” button for instrument cluster screen control. Boss 302 and Shelby GT500 Mustangs got a race-inspired Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel.
2015 A totally redesigned steering wheel for the 50th anniversary Mustang incorporatd more controls than ever. Up to 20 buttons can be found on the wheel of the sixth-generation pony car, controlling everything from adaptive cruise control to SYNC functionality. The Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustangs represent the most track-capable street-
legal Mustangs to date, and feature a race-inspired flat-bottom steering wheel with additional driver controls. Shelby drivers can make myriad adjustments to the car without taking their hands from the wheel. For Shelby Cobra, the logo appears on the center of the wheel – the only place inside the car where the logo can be found.
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G L O B A L N E WS New challenge for SEAT
1,500 roses‌
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April in Barcelona is no ordinary day. The entire city smells of literature and rose petals. Thousands of people take to the streets to celebrate World Book Day as well as Saint George’s Day, a holiday characterised by sweethearts and avid readers exchanging roses and books. To celebrate the tradition, SEAT has proposed yet another challenge; a year ago today, the boot of a Leon X-PERIENCE was filled with 1,168 books and this time they want to see just how many roses they can successfully fit in the luggage compartment of exactly the same model.
At sunrise, our florists for the day begin placing roses in the car. The final count is 1,500 with the rear seat backrests folded, leaving 1,470 litres of loading space in the boot of the X-PERIENCE. Once carefully arranged it’s time to start the second part of the challenge – hand them all out. They spend the rest of the day driving around the city’s most iconic locations, including the Rambla, the seafront promenade, Rambla Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia, easily getting around with the help of the car’s GPS system, stopping constantly to give hundreds of people a complimentary rose. “For me?”, asks a surprised 70-year-old woman. “Her very first rose – thank you!”, says a young mother who accepts one for her newborn daughter. Nearby, a man approaches the car and says with a smile that this is “the first time anyone has ever given me a rose”. They even open the sunroof to hand one to a child in the arms of his father to give to his mother. “Thank you”, he manages to say with a bashful grin. At sunset, the team performing the challenge in the SEAT Leon X-PERIENCE gives away the final rose. For a company that was established in Barcelona and which has strong ties with the city, SEAT came up with the perfect way to pay tribute to its birthplace in the Catalan capital during one of its most significant festive events.
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