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Vasilyev leading the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in the MINI ALL4 Turbo Racing at halftime

Vasilyev leading the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in the turbocharged MINI ALL4 Racing at halftime // Three turbo MINI in the top ten .

 Press Release.   8th April 2014.

Munich (DE). After finishing second at the Baja Russia, Vladimir Vasilyev (RU) continues to be in top shape in the FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies.

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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (QT), 6th April 2014. X-raid Team, Vladimir Vasilyev, in his MINI ALL4 Racing #303.

The Russian is currently leading the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in the MINI ALL4 Racing entered by the Monster Energy X-raid Team. With Stephan Schott (DE) in sixth place overall and Erik van Loon (NL) in seventh there are two more MINI ALL4 Racing in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge’s top ten.

 

After the first leg, 2014 Dakar Rally winner Joan “Nani“ Roma (ES) led the competition by more than eleven minutes in his MINI ALL4 Racing before he had to retire with stomach problems. Then Vasilyev took the win on leg 2 and the overall lead which he was able to extend to more than nine minutes over Marek Dabrovski (PL) on leg 3.

MINI ALL4 TwinPower Turbo Racing Diesel Engine.

The diesel engine that powers the MINI ALL4 Racing was designed by BMW Motoren GmbH in Steyr, Austria, to be used in endurance races under the toughest conditions. The TwinPower turbo engine with a capacity of 2993 cubic centimetres generates over 300hp at 3250 revs per minute. This allows the MINI ALL4 Racing to hit a top speed of 185 km/h. The diameter of the air restrictor is 38 mm. The engine is also equipped with a dry sump lubrication in order to limit the overall height and guarantee optimal lubrication under extreme conditions. The wiring was reduced to the bare minimum in order to further reduce the weight of the car.

The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is the third round of the FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies which ends on 10th April. Ten days later the X-raid Team already sets off again for the next World Cup event at the Sealine Cross Country Rally (20th-25th April) in Qatar. The World Cup offers the opportunity to test the cars in different conditions and to put on more kilometres. Already the reliability of the MINI ALL4 Racing stems from the car’s careful development since its rollout in December 2010.

 

In November 2013, the X-raid Team won the FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies for the sixth time in a row. With Vasilyev leading the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge he is in a promising position to also claim the overall lead in the World Cup standings.

 

 

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Overall Standings After Leg 3:

 

1. Vasilyev (RU) MINI ALL4 Racing – 10h 58m 10s

2. Dabrowski (PL) Toyota – 11h 07m 58s

3. Malysz (PL) Toyota – 11h 24m 44s

4. Zapletal (CZ) H3 – 11h 43m 04s

5. Al Helei (AE) Nissan – 11h49m 26s

6. Schott (DE) MINI ALL4 Racing – 12h 07m 11s

7. Van Loon (NL) MINI ALL4 Racing – 12h 49m 35s

 

 

FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies, race calendar:

 

14.02. – 16.02. Baja Russia
13.03. – 16.03. Baja Italy
06.04. – 10.04. Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
20.04. – 25.04. Sealine Cross Country Rally Qatar
18.05. – 25.05. Pharaons Rally Egypt
18.07. – 20.07. Baja Aragon
14.08. – 17.08. Baja Hungary
28.08. – 30.08. Baja Poland
03.10. – 09.10. Rally Morocco
30.10. – 02.11. Baja Portugal

 

 

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Mini ALL4 BMW 3.0 liter twinpower-turbo diesel dominates DAKAR

 

 

Large MINI contingent at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge // Dakar winner Joan “Nani” Roma starts in the MINI ALL4 Racing. Power comes from BMW 3.0 liter twin-turbo diesel unit producing 300 hp.
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Italian Baja (IT), 16th March 2014. X-raid Team, Martin Kaczmarski, in his MINI ALL4 Racing #203. The image is copyright free …  

Press Release.

26th March 2014.


Large MINI contingent at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge // Dakar winner Joan “Nani” Roma starts in the MINI ALL4 Racing
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Munich (DE). The FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies is in full swing. The next great challenge on the race calendar, the third, comes in the form of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, from 6th to 10th April – the 4th rally of the year. MINI and the Monster Energy X-raid Team travel to the third round of the 2014 season looking to build on solid recent results.

In the 2nd round of the championship, the Baja Russia, local favourite Vladimir Vasilyev finished second in the MINI ALL4 Racing, which is based on the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman and fourth at the 3rd round, the Baja Italy. His young team-mate Martin Kaczmarski (PL) came home fourth and fifth.

There will be a much larger contingent of MINI ALL4 Racings on display in Abu Dhabi. The X-raid team will run six cars in the desert. Among the drivers in action is Dakar winner Joan “Nani” Roma (ES), who returns to the cockpit for the first time since his triumph at the toughest rally in the world back in January of this year. The Spaniard arrives as defending champion, having won last year’s Desert Challenge.

The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge was first held in 1991. This year’s demanding route takes the competitors on a 2,015.8-kilometre trek through the desert. The conditions are very similar to those encountered at the Dakar Rally: fine desert sand, in which the cars can easily become stuck. This season, the MINI ALL4 Racing has already proven on more than one occasion that it can reliably, and seemingly effortlessly, overcome these extreme conditions.

 MINI ALL4 Racing – Technology.

With victories at the 2012 and 2013 Rally Dakar the history of the MINI ALL4 Racing is a unique success story. Ever since its roll-out, the MINI ALL4 Racing has been the epitome of pure power, absolute reliability and technical precision.
The technology behind the MINI ALL4 Racing in detail:

MINI ALL4 Racing Body.

The chassis of the MINI ALL4 Racing is perfectly designed for rallying in extreme conditions. In total, the MINI ALL4 Racing is about five per cent larger than the production version of the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman. The overwhelming majority of the body is made of carbon fibre. The roll cage’s integrated steel pipes meet aircraft industry standards (as do all the steel parts). Parts of the roll cage are bonded to the monocoque. The enclosed passenger cell is the only component of the car that cannot be taken apart, while all the remaining parts on the MINI ALL4 Racing can be dismantled separately into other individual parts.
Undercarriage/Transmission.
The MINI ALL4 Racing is equipped with a Sadev six-speed, sequential gearbox with six forward gears and one reverse gear. When starting the car moving, the gears are shifted using the AP Racing clutch. Once the car is in motion, it is possible to change gear without using the clutch. As on the production car, the gear lever is located between the driver and the co-driver. The gears are not arranged in the conventional H pattern, however. The gear lever is simply moved
backwards to move up a gear and forwards to move down a gear. The clutch is a multi-plate, sintered metal clutch, in order to be able to transmit the large amount of torque from the engine. The MINI ALL4 Racing is also equipped with lockable oil-cooled Xtrac front, middle and rear axle differentials.

MINI ALL4 TwinPower Turbo Racing Diesel Engine.

The diesel engine that powers the MINI ALL4 Racing was designed by BMW Motoren GmbH in Steyr, Austria, to be used in endurance races under the toughest conditions. The TwinPower turbo engine with a capacity of 2993 cubic centimetres generates over 300hp at 3250 revs per minute. This allows the MINI ALL4 Racing to hit a top speed of 185 km/h. The diameter of the air restrictor is 38 mm. The engine is also equipped with a dry sump lubrication in order to limit the overall height and guarantee optimal lubrication under extreme conditions. The wiring was reduced to the bare minimum in order to further reduce the weight of the car.

Tyres/Brakes.

The MINI ALL4 Racing is equipped with Michelin All-Terrain tires in size 245/80R 16. In addition to the four tires mounted on the vehicle, up to three spare tires are also located in the rear of the MINI ALL4Racing. The inner-vented, steel disc brakes (320 millimetres by 32 millimetres) are air-cooled on the front axle and water and air-cooled on the rear axle (six pistons each). The shock absorbers (four on each axle) are fully adjustable. An adjustable roll valve can be used to change the car’s roll. The damper oil is cooled via an external reservoir, which allows a more continuous dampening and a longer damper life cycle.

 MINI ALL4 Racing Cockpit.

The cockpit of the MINI ALL4 Racing provides the drivers with a lot of space. Both driver and co-driver sit in specially formed Recaro Motorsport seats and are secured by six-point harnesses. The HANS (Head and Neck Support) safety system is also used. The dashboard in the cockpit is made of carbon fibre and consists of three parts: a driver dashboard, a centre dashboard, and a co-driver dashboard. The information displayed there is reduced to the bare minimum. The driver sees a gear display and a switch symbol, indicating that he needs to change gear. Central information, such as speed, oil pressure, temperatures and electronics information are displayed centrally, thus making them visible to both the driver and co-driver. This element can be removed and replaced within three minutes, thus optimizing servicing times should it stop working for any reason. The co-driver dashboard contains the navigational elements.

MINI ALL4 Racing Aerodynamics.

An optimized airflow on the MINI ALL4 Racing is just as important at the Dakar as it is in any other forms of motorsport. The ventilation on the MINI ALL4 Racing takes place via the roof. This can be seen from above in the form of three holes in the rear area of the roof. Behind these is located a rounded spoiler, which guides warm air from the rear area of the car over the roof, thus producing extra downforce. Because the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, on which the MINI ALL4 Racing is based, already has a spoiler on the trailing edge of the roof, it was not necessary to reintegrate a rear spoiler for the MINI ALL4 Racing, but simply to modify the airflow to suit the demands of the Rally Dakar.

MINI ALL4 Racing Turbo – Technical Specifications.

MINI ALL4 Racing Engine

BMW TwinPower Turbo Diesel
Output – 307 hp / 3250 rpm
Torque – approx. 700 Nm / 2100 rpm
Capacity – 2993 ccm
Air restrictor – 38 mm diameter
Top speed – approx. 185 km/h

MINI ALL4 Racing Transmission

Gearbox – Sadev Sequential Six-speed
Clutch – AP Racing clutch
Differential – Xtrac
Brakes – AP disc brakes (320 x 32 mm), air-cooled at front, air/water-cooled at rear
Length/ Width/ Height – 4333/ 1998/ 1966 mm
Wheel base – 2906 mm
Track – 1736 mm
Kerb weight – 1900 kg
Tank capacity – approx. 375 litres
Chassis Frame – Heggemann Autosport
Tyres – Michelin All-Terrain (size: 245/80R 16)

MINI drivers at the 2014 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.

 

#302 MINI ALL4 Racing.

Monster Energy X-raid Team

Joan “Nani” Roma/Michel Périn (ES/FR)

#303 MINI ALL4 Racing.

X-raid Team

Vladimir Vasilyev/Konstantin Zhiltsov (RU/RU)

 

 

#306 MINI ALL4 Racing.

X-raid Team

Erik Van Loon/Wouter Rosegaar (NL/NL)

 

#308 MINI ALL4 Racing.

X-raid Team

Martin Kaczmarski/Filipe Palmeiro (PL/PT)

 

#309 MINI ALL4 Racing.

X-raid Team

Stefan Schott/Andreas Schulz (DE/DE).

 

#311 MINI ALL4 Racing.

X-raid Team

Aidyn Rakhimbayev/Anton Nikolaev (KZ/RU)

FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies, race calendar:

14.02. – 16.02. Baja Russia
13.03. – 16.03. Baja Italy
06.04. – 10.04. Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
20.04. – 25.04.  Cross Country Rally Qatar
18.05. – 25.05. Pharaons Rally Egypt
18.07. – 20.07. Baja Aragon
14.08. – 17.08. Baja Hungary
28.08. – 30.08. Baja Poland
03.10. – 09.10. Rally Morocco
30.10. – 02.11. Baja Portugal

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Hyundai Veloster Turbo Rallycross and Rhys Millen to complete in 2014 Global RallyCross Championship

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Hyundai and Rhys Millen forge formidable new force to complete in 2014 Global RallyCross Championship in Veloster Turbo Rallycross making 450kW of power

  • New two-driver team includes the first female driver in Global RallyCross: top-ranked Emma Gilmour of New Zealand
  • Rhys Millen to be full-season driver with 2014 GRC title sponsor Red Bull
  • Rhys Millen Racing Veloster Turbo Rallycross generates over 450kW of power

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24th March 2014 – Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) are again joining forces to create a groundbreaking new team for the 2014 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) series. For 2014, Hyundai and RMR continue their assault on dirt- and tarmac-based circuits throughout North America with highly-tuned Veloster Turbo rallycross cars. The new two-car team will feature Pikes Peak champion and veteran racer Rhys Millen, with New Zealand rally champion Emma Gilmour behind the wheel of the second Veloster racecar. “We can’t wait for the 2014 Global RallyCross season to get started with our new team and freshly-tuned Veloster Turbo racers,” said Steve Shannon, vice president of marketing, Hyundai Motor America. “Global RallyCross is the perfect racing series for the compact, fun-to-drive Veloster, and the RMR Velosters are sure to be pushed to the limit every race this season with rally veterans like Rhys and Emma at the helm. We’re proud to team up with two drivers known for their precision and consistency, and we are especially excited to give Emma the opportunity to be the first female driver in Global Rallycross.

 

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HYUNDAI/RMR VELOSTER TURBO Hyundai Veloster Turbo employs a unique third-door design and an efficient, direct-injected, lightweight aluminum powertrain. The Turbo model boasts a hefty 63 horsepower advantage over the normally-aspirated model, generating an impressive 201 horsepower from only 1.6 liters of displacement. The fully race-prepared RMR Veloster Rallycross turbo engine generates more than 600 peak horsepower from its four-cylinder turbocharged and intercooled powerplant, for explosive acceleration out of corners.

2014 RMR Veloster Turbo Rallycross Enhancements
Upsized turbocharger, wastegate control, ECU tuning, and Wiggins turbo clamps
XTRAC center differential, handbrake hydraulic coupler and handbrake lever
Reiger Racing internal bumpstop struts with roller bearings and roll control
New Veloster Turbo rallycross front and rear fascia with new rear wing design

Read more at http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfitness/article/Hyundai-And-Rhys-Millen-Compete-In-2014-Global-Rallycross-Championship-Series-20140325#pKamQYcFTjUTzXTs.99 RHYS MILLENThe Global Rallycross series holds even more promise for the Hyundai/RMR team in the 2014 season, with great opportunities to leverage valuable racing and technical experience earned by the team in recent years,” said Millen. “The RMR Veloster is perfect for GRC by giving enthusiasts a glimpse of affordable, fun-to-drive production cars exploited to their full race potential in an action-packed rallycross series. Even more, I’m especially proud to have Emma as a teammate; with many top rally drivers hailing from New Zealand, her consistent top performance is sure to impress at every stage of the series.” World Champion driver Rhys Millen set an overall world record at the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, earning “King of the Mountain” status in the RMR Genesis Coupe. In the 2012 Global Rallycross Championship Series, the Hyundai/RMR team finished second in manufacturer’s points and third in driver’s points. Millen’s driving credentials further include extensive movie and advertising stunts, 2008 Formula Drift World Champion, 2005 USA Drifting Champion, seven Pikes Peak world records and the 2008 New Year’s Eve Las Vegas truck flip at Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. Behind Millen’s success in the driver’s seat is an experienced team of engineers and expert fabricators in race preparation and tuning. NEW RMR DRIVER: EMMA GILMOURI couldn’t be more honoured to join the Hyundai/RMR Global Rallycross team for the 2014 season,” said Emma Gilmour, New Zealand rally veteran. “Rhys is known worldwide for his precise and consistent rally skills, and my years of successful rally experience are a perfect fit for the RMR team effort. It’s a true privilege to be the first female driver in the GRC series, and I’m confident my performance will open up more opportunities for a number of great female rally drivers in the future.

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Emma Gilmour: Recent Racing Results
2012 2nd Overall, New Zealand Rally Championship
2nd Overall, Group N Rally New Zealand
2011 2nd Overall, New Zealand Rally Championship
2010 2nd Overall, New Zealand Rally Championship
2nd Overall, PWRC Rally New Zealand
2nd Overall, Asia-Pacific Rally Championship, Whangarei

GLOBAL RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES The 2014 Global RallyCross Championship season features 10 race events, including the ESPN Summer X-Games®. The X-Games were one of the first public venues introducing the concept of rallycross to U.S. racing enthusiasts. The GRC circuit at each venue features a series of tight turns and a large jump where the cars become airborne, with most of the circuit visible to GRC fans for the duration of the heat. The 2014 GRC season will kick-off at the Caribbean island of Barbados at the BBC Top Gear® Festival, Saturday, 17 May, where fans are invited to get up-close with both drivers and technicians in the GRC paddock area. RMR fans will be able to view both RMR rallycross and production versions of the Veloster. 2014 GLOBAL RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

  • 17-18 May: Barbados, Top Gear® Festival
  • 7 June: Austin, X-Games®, ESPN
  • 21-22 June: Washington, DC
  • 19-20 July: New York, NY
  • 25-26 July: Charlotte, NC
  • 2-3 August: Detroit, MI (Riverfront)
  • 22-23 August: Daytona, FL
  • 19-20 September: San Pedro, CA
  • 26-27 September: Seattle, WA (DirtFish)
  • 5 November: Las Vegas, NV (SEMA)

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About Hyundai Motor Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the Hyundai Motor Group, with more than two dozen auto-related subsidiaries and affiliates. Hyundai Motor — which has seven manufacturing bases outside of South Korea including Brazil, China, the Czech Republic, India, Russia, Turkey and the U.S. — sold 4.4 million vehicles globally in 2012. Hyundai Motor, which employs over 90,000 worldwide, offers a full line-up of products including small to large passenger vehicles, SUVs and commercial vehicles. Further information about Hyundai Motor and its products is available at www.hyundai.com. Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd (HMCA) was established on October 1st, 2003 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company. The award-winning range of Hyundai vehicles continues to set segment and industry benchmarks in value, quality, and safety, with innovations such as Vehicle Stability Management, Electronic Stability Control, and Australia’s first five-year warranty with unlimited kilometres. Hyundai Motor Company is the fastest growing automotive brand since 2005, according to the 2012 Interbrand ‘Best Global Brand’ survey, with an increase of 115%. The growth rate of the Hyundai Motor Company brand in the last year alone has been calculated at 24.4%, against an industry average of 11.2%. Its current brand value of US$7.5 billion ranks it seventh among global automotive companies.

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2013 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo

The Veloster SR Turbo matches muscular design with an equally powerful performance.

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The Veloster SR Turbo is the latest addition to Hyundai’s range of New Cars whose styling is based on the signature fluidic sculpture design language.
The Veloster SR Turbo’s styling also incorporates numerous features that are designed to support its sports car look and improve performance. These include large, twin circular exhaust pipes, sculpted side skirts, and a wide-mouth, hexagonal grille, which hides an ingenious air-guiding duct that lowers the intercooler outlet temperature.

 

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Veloster SR Turbo Performance

  • MORE POWER. MORE TORQUE. MORE SPORTS CAR FUN.

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    With its new Gamma 1.6 litre twin-scroll turbocharged GDi engine with front-mounted intercooler, the Veloster SR Turbo offers all the on-demand power you’d expect from a true sports car. It pumps out 46% more power (150 kW power at 6,000 rpm) and packs 60% more torque (265Nm of torque at 1,750 to 4,500 rpm).
    With loads of grunt when you need it, the Veloster SR Turbo is equally at home just purring around the city, or being pushed to the max on the open road. And to ensure the smooth and precise handling of all that extra torque, the engine has been teamed with a special 6-speed manual transmission that has narrower gear ratios for quicker acceleration.

     

  • TWIN-SCROLL TURBOCHARGER

    Veloster SR Turbo Twin Turbocharger

    The Veloster SR Turbo’s performance is boosted by a powerful twin-scroll turbocharger. Featuring two exhaust gas inlets, it enables more efficient power usage and quicker energy recovery than a single-scroll turbo. In turn, this reduces turbo lag at low revs during everyday driving, but provides instant power for fast acceleration. The turbine set-up also boosts heat recovery and turbo efficiency.

     

  • MEAN BUT LEAN

    Veloster SR Turbo Mean But Lean

    The GDi fuel delivery system enables the Veloster SR Turbo to combine raw power with exceptional fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions. The GDi technology achieves this by using a high-pressure pump to directly inject the right amount of fuel at precisely the right time.

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2014 Turbo Kia pro_cee’d GT

1 THE NEW 2014 KIA pro_cee’d GT Turbo
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Powered by a turbocharged version of the ‘Gamma’ 1.6-litre direct-injection petrol engine, the pro_cee’d GT guarantees engaging performance for a sports coupe designed not to be the most powerful in class but with everyday usability and civility in mind.

It can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.7 seconds on the way to a top speed of 230km/h.

  • Latest Kia featuring a 1.6-litre turbo engine
  • 150kW and 265Nm of torque ensure scintillating performance
  • Enhanced chassis, styling and interior
  • Five-year unlimited kilometre warranty

It’s here at last. The most eagerly anticipated new model in Kia’s history, the exciting three-door pro_cee’d GT, is now on sale. For five years Kia has been pursuing a design-led revolution which has transformed its image, public perception and sales performance. With the arrival of the pro_cee’d GT, Kia is adding real excitement to the mix.

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Since the pro_cee’d GT made its public debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, performance-minded drivers have been keen to get their hands on Kia’s most overtly sporting model.

Re-tuned suspension, as always optimised by Kia Australia’s ride and handling team to provide the best possible match of driver expectation and Australian road conditions, ensures that the pro_cee’d GT is more than capable of handling its impressive power and torque outputs – increased damper rebound and compression rates, stiffer springs and bushes and a larger rear anti-roll bar are joined by stylish 18-inch alloy wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres.

The steering has been tuned for a more direct and sporting feel and the brakes are the largest of any fitted to the cee’d range.

Two trim lines – ‘GT’ and ‘GT Tech’ – are being offered, both extensively equipped in typical Kia fashion.

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T-GDi – turbocharging and direct injection

The pro_cee’d GT is powered by a new turbocharged version of Kia’s 1.6-litre ‘Gamma’ engine, developing 150kW and 265Nm of torque. It is the second turbocharged petrol engine to be offered by Kia in Australia, following the recent introduction of the Cerato Koup Turbo.

A normally aspirated version of the direct-injection ‘Gamma’ engine is already in use in the Kia world but the addition of an exhaust-driven turbocharger raises its power output by 51 per cent and the amount of torque it develops by 61 per cent for truly extra performance.

The T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct injection) engine develops its 150kW at 6000rpm, but what really gives the GT its instantaneous response and rapid acceleration is the 265Nm of torque available without interruption from 1750rpm to 4500rpm. The pro_cee’d GT accelerates from 80-120km/h in fifth gear in 7.3 seconds _ and indication of the supreme flexibility and immediacy of the T-GDi engine. More than 80 per cent of maximum torque is available from less than 1500rpm.

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Performance benefits from the integration of the twin-scroll turbocharger into the exhaust manifold, a design which improves responsiveness – eliminating the ‘turbo lag’ between the driver pressing the accelerator and the turbocharger building up boost pressure – while simultaneously improving gas flow and reducing heat losses for maximum efficiency. The GT may be first and foremost an engaging car, but it also contributes towards Kia’s goal of improving its fleet’s average environmental credentials thanks to the combination of small engine capacity, direct fuel injection and exhaust-driven turbocharging. The GT’s combined fuel consumption is 7.4 L/100km, while CO2 emissions are 171g/km.

The engine drives through a slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission featuring revised ratios and a lower final drive to allow the GT to make the most of its torque with minimal fuel consumption.

Dressed to thrill: GT gets a unique look inside and out

 

For the GT, the already sporty and athletic lines of the pro_cee’d have been layered with
visually exciting additions at the front, rear and sides.

The unique front-end treatment introduces a lower, broader bumper and air dam and a wide central lower air intake to supply additional cooling air to the high-performance turbocharged engine, underscored by a red trim line which emphasises the wide and sporty track. This is flanked on either side by high-gloss black inserts housing the GT’s unique ‘ice-cube’ LED daytime running lamps and foglights. The high-gloss black theme is continued on the graphite chrome-framed main radiator grille – with Kia’s family ‘tiger-nose’ outline. The grille includes a smart ‘GT’ badge on the black high-gloss mesh.

From the rear, the broad stance of the pro_cee’d is evident in its bold shoulders and steeply angled tailgate glass, but for the GT this is further emphasised by a diffuser section in the lower edge of the rear bumper, separating the dual sports exhaust outlets.

The rear number plate is framed in high-gloss black and straddled by a vertical reversing light, fog lamp and reflectors, while the combination lamp units are LEDs which give the car a unique signature at night, or when braking. There is a ‘GT’ badge on the tailgate.

The already sporty side profile of the pro_cee’d is given even greater sense of purpose by bold side sill mouldings and special graphite grey ground-effect 18-inch alloy wheels tightly encased by the bodywork. Red brake calipers front and rear are a clear sign of the GT’s sporty credentials, while the premium quality of the car is emphasised by a chrome strip running around the side windows, and the folding mirrors with LED indicator lights and puddle lamps.

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The performance-oriented exterior design is echoed inside the all-black five-seat cabin. The driver and front passenger are gripped by Recaro sports seats – for the first time in a Kia – adorned with ‘GT’ and ‘Recaro’ logos.

Power-adjustable lumbar support is fitted to both front seats. The upholstery is part leather and part suede, and there is red contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel, gear shifter and door trims. The leather steering wheel also features perforated grip areas and an overstitched ‘GT’ logo, and there are alloy sports pedals with non-slip rubber inserts. High-gloss black features on the air vent surrounds, front console tray and door trims add a premium flourish which is echoed in the alloy kick plates on the door sills.

Kia’s familiar three-dial sporty instrument layout is enhanced by a TFT LCD multi-function high-definition display which allows the driver to switch between analogue-type or GT performance digital information. The latter shows the car’s speed, engine torque, turbo boost pressure and engine coolant temperature as well as important trip information. A ‘GT’ button on the steering wheel allows the driver to change the display without taking a hand off the wheel.

Two trim lines

Two extensively equipped variants of the pro_cee’d GT – the ‘GT’ and ‘GT Tech’ – will be available at launch.

The ‘GT’ is the entry-level version yet it comes with anything other than a base-level specification. The exterior benefits from a number of unique styling touches including new front and rear bumper designs, side sill mouldings, dual exhausts, ‘ice-cube’ LED daytime running lights and 18-inch graphite grey ground-effect alloy wheels with red brake calipers.

On the inside the ‘GT’ receives Recaro seats finished in leather and suede, and with power lumbar adjustment, with red stitching that is also applied to the leather steering wheel and gear knob, a black headlining and several gloss black trim items.

Providing driver comfort and convenience are a host of standard items, including dual-zone climate control air conditioning, cruise control and speed limiter, automatic lights, cornering lights, reversing sensors, Bluetooth phone connectivity with music streaming, a six speaker radio/CD player with iPod connectivity, a unique ‘GT’ TFT LCD dash binnacle display, electric windows, electrically operated and heated folding mirrors with puddle lights.

The comprehensive safety specification includes Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BAS), six airbags, seat-belt reminder, impact-sensing door unlocking and three child seat anchors plus two ISOFIX child-seat mounting.

The ‘GT Tech’ adds a panoramic sunroof, smart key with push button start and door handle lighting, active HID headlamps with washer, privacy glass and luggage net.

Warranty and servicing

The pro_cee’d GT, like every Kia, comes with a 5-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, all the benefits of Kia Connect and capped-price servicing.

The pro_cee’d GT is fundamental to Kia’s policy of creating specific cars in and for the markets where they are sold and is made at the company’s Žilina plant in Slovakia. Australia is the only market outside Europe to have access to the pro_cee’d GT.

2 WALK-AROUND
A quick guide to the GT’s distinguishing features

Technical

  • High-performance 1.6T-GDi turbocharged engine with 150kW and 265Nm
  • Power up by 51 per cent and torque by 61 per cent versus 1.6 GDi
  • Six-speed manual gearbox with revised ratios and final drive
  • Exhaust system tuned to deliver sporting sound
  • Sharper handling from retuned suspension whilst maintaining everyday comfort
  • Increased damper rebound and compression rates
  • Stiffer springs and bushes
  • Thicker rear anti-roll bar
  • Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
  • Michelin Pilot Sport 3 225/40ZR18 92Y tyres
  • Development work undertaken at the N✓rburgring Nordschleife

Exterior

  • Unique front and rear bumpers
  • Large lower front grille underlined with red trim strip
  • Enlarged side sill mouldings
  • ‘Ice-cube’ LED daytime running lamps
  • ‘GT’ badging – on boot and set into high-gloss black tiger-nose front grille
  • Full chrome side window surrounds
  • Electrically folding mirrors with LED indicator lights and puddle lamps
  • Unique graphite grey ground-effect 18-inch alloy wheels and red brake calipers
  • Diffuser incorporated in rear bumper along with high-gloss black inserts
  • Dual sports exhaust pipes
  • LED signature tail lights
  • Choice of four colours – Track Red, Machine Silver (Premium paint), Deluxe White (Premium) and Black Pearl (Premium).

Interior

  • First Kia with Recaro front sports seats. Part leather and suede upholstery and with power lumbar adjustment.
  • Perforated grip areas and overstitched ‘GT’ logo on leather steering wheel
  • Red stitching on leather steering wheel, seats, gearshifter and door centre trims
  • Alloy sports pedals with non-slip rubber inserts and door sill scuff panels
  • Black centre fascia with high-gloss black air vent surrounds, front console tray garnish and door trim
  • TFT LCD multi-function display with unique ‘GT Performance Mode’ consisting of digital speedometer, turbo, torque output and engine coolant temperature gauges and important trip information
  • ‘GT’ button on steering wheel to switch between analogue-effect and GT performance instrument displays
  • Reversing camera

3 THE DESIGN STORY Kia’s design-led revolution gets an even sportier edge

The phenomenal rise of Kia in recent years is due in no small way to the design-led revolution instigated by the company in the middle of the last decade. Kias are now renowned for their style, detailing, quality and emotional appeal as much as for their value, reliability and industry-leading warranty. They are also perfectly aligned to the markets where they are sold as a result of Kia’s policy of creating specific cars for specific regions of the world. The pro_cee’d GT is manufactured at the company’s Žilina plant in Slovakia and will be sold only in Europe and Australia.

For the GT, the already sporty and athletic lines of the pro_cee’d have been layered with visually exciting additions at the front, rear and sides. Viewed from any angle, the GT is unmistakably a European-style excitement machine with a coupé-like stance and proportions, sporty touches and premium-car detailing.

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The GT has a unique front-end treatment with a lower, broad bumper and air dam. There is a wide central lower air intake to supply additional cooling air to the high-performance turbocharged engine, underscored by a red trim line which emphasises the wide and sporty track. This is flanked on either side by high-gloss black inserts housing the GT’s unique ‘ice-cube’ LED daytime running lamps and foglights. The high-gloss black theme is continued on the graphite chrome-framed main radiator grille – with Kia’s family ‘tiger-nose’ outline. The grille includes a smart ‘GT’ badge on the left-hand side of the black high-gloss mesh when the car is viewed from the front.

From the rear, the broad stance of the pro_cee’d is evident in its bold shoulders and steeply angled tailgate glass, but for the GT this is further emphasised by a diffuser section in the lower edge of the rear bumper, separating the dual sports exhaust outlets.
The rear number plate is framed in high-gloss black and straddled by vertical reversing lights and reflectors, while the combination lamp units are LEDs which give the car a unique signature at night or when braking. There is a ‘GT’ badge on the right of the tailgate.

The already sporty side profile of the pro_cee’d is given even greater sense of purpose thanks to bold side sill mouldings and special 18-inch alloy wheels tightly encased by the bodywork. Red brake calipers front and rear are a clear sign of the GT’s performance credentials, while the premium quality of the car is emphasised by a chrome strip running around the side windows, and the folding mirrors with LED indicator lights.

The GT’s dimensions are: length (4310mm), width (1780mm) and wheelbase 2650mm. Long, coupé-like side doors allow easy access to the rear seats while contributing to the sleek and rakish lines. This is further emphasised by the cab-forward design, rising beltline, low roofline and narrow glasshouse.

The performance-oriented exterior design is echoed inside the all-black five-seat cabin. The driver and front passenger are gripped by Recaro sports seats – a first in any Kia – adorned with ‘GT’ and ‘Recaro’ logos. Power-adjustable lumbar support is fitted to both front seats. The upholstery is part leather and part suede, and there is red contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel, gear shifter and door trims. The leather steering wheel also features perforated grip areas and an overstitched ‘GT’ logo, and there are alloy sports pedals with non-slip rubber inserts. High-gloss black features on the air vent surrounds, front console tray and door trims add a premium flourish which is echoed in the alloy kick plates on the door sills.

There is a driver-centric dashboard layout. Haptics – how things feel and move – and ergonomics, the placement of controls and inter-relation between them, were of paramount importance and played a large part in the design. The controls and switchgear are ergonomically arranged and intuitive to use, with the temperature, airflow and infotainment switches easily accessed by the driver or front-seat passenger. The controls are clearly grouped and reveal superb attention to detail.

Kia’s familiar three-dial sporty instrument layout is enhanced by a TFT LCD multi-function high-definition display which allows the driver to switch between analogue or GT performance digital information. The latter shows the car’s speed, engine torque, turbo boost pressure and water temperature as well as important trip information. A button on the steering wheel allows the driver to change the display without taking a hand off the wheel.

Soft-to-the-touch surfaces and outstanding fit and finish attest to the emphasis that Kia places on actual as well as perceived quality. This is matched by the GT’s cruising refinement. Torsional body strength is aided by a windscreen which is bonded in rather than mounted in a seal, so it also shuts out more exterior noise. One-piece weather strips around the door frames, extensive filling in the pillar areas, carefully shaped door mirrors and thick door glass all play a part in the GT’s refinement.

There are storage compartments in the front, rear and centre console, while the large boot provides 380 litres of space. Both sections of the 60:40 split rear seats fold down to allow 1225 litres of luggage to be carried. This is supplemented by an under-floor storage area.

4 RANGE FINDER
Two trim levels

Two extensively equipped variants of the pro_cee’d GT – ‘GT’ and ‘GT Tech’ – will be available from launch.

The ‘GT’ contains all the comfort and convenience features that have become a standard at Kia, plus a comprehensive list of GT exclusives. These include GT-specific exterior styling cues of a black high-gloss mesh grille with graphite chrome surround, a black lower grille with a red trim line, high-gloss black front and rear foglight housings and rear number plate surround, ‘ice-cube’ LED daytime running lamps and foglights, side sill mouldings, dual exhaust outlets, red brake calipers and ‘GT’ badges front and rear.

On the inside, the standard ‘GT’ comes with Recaro part leather and part suede front seats with ‘Recaro’ and ‘GT’ logos, a leather steering wheel with perforated grip areas and an over-stitched ‘GT’ logo, red stitching on the steering wheel, gear shifter, seats and door centre trim, a leather-trimmed sports gear lever, high-gloss black trim around the air vents and on the centre console tray and door trims, stainless steel pedals with non-slip rubber inserts, stainless steel door sill scuff plates, power lumbar adjustment for the front seats and a TFT LCD multi-function display with GT performance or analogue displays.

Dual-zone climate control air conditioning, a six-speaker radio/CD player with iPod and USB connectors and Bluetooth phone connectivity and music streaming are also standard.

The ‘GT Tech’ adds a panoramic sunroof, active HID headlamps with washer, smart key with press-button start, luggage net, privacy glass and door handle pocket lamps.

The ‘GT’ and ‘GT Tech’ are available in solid Track Red and premium Deluxe White, Machine Silver and Black Pearl. Both specification levels feature graphite grey ground-effect 18-inch alloy wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 225/40ZR18 92Y tyres.

SPECIFICATION
‘GT’
‘GT Tech’
EXTERIOR DESIGN & LIGHTING
18″ Alloy Wheels with Graphite Grey Ground-Effect Finish (225/40ZR18)
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Body Coloured Bumpers, Door Mirrors and Exterior Door Handles
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Chrome Window Surrounds
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Panoramic Sunroof
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Rear Spoiler
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Tinted Glass
✓
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Privacy Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate)
✓
Projection Headlights
✓
Headlights Levelling Device
✓
HID Adaptive Front Lighting System with Automatic Levelling
✓
Cornering Lights
✓
Automatic Headlight Control
✓
✓
Headlight Washers
✓
Welcome & Follow-me-home Light Functionality
✓
✓
Front & Rear Fog Lights
✓
✓
Signature LED Rear Tail Lights
✓
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LED High-mounted Brake Light
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Aero Blade-type Front Wipers
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Rain Sensing Front Wipers
✓
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Electrically Folding, Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators and Kerbside Lights
✓
✓
Exterior Door Handle Illumination
✓
Rear Wiper/Washer
✓
✓
Heated Rear Window with Timer
✓
✓
GT Exterior Styling Features
– Red Brake Calipers
✓
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– GT Graphite Chrome Grille Surround with Black High Gloss Mesh
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– Black Lower Grille with Red Trim
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– Side Sill Mouldings
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– Dual Exhaust
✓
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– Black High Gloss – Front & Rear Fog Light & LED DRL Housings & Number Plate Surround
✓
✓
– GT Badge (Front & Rear)
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– ‘Ice Cube’ LED Daytime Running Lights
✓
✓
INTERIOR DESIGN & COMFORT
Recaro® Front Seats & Part Leather / Part Suede Upholstery
✓
✓
Red Stitching – Steering Wheel, Gear Shift, Black Door Centre Trim & Seats
✓
✓
Premium Sport Steering Wheel with Perforated Inserts & Overstitched GT Logo
✓
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Premium Trimmed Gear Shift
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Black Centre Fascia, Black High Gloss Console Tray Garnish, Air Vent Surrounds & Door Trim
✓
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Driver & Front Passenger Seat Height Adjuster
✓
✓
Power Lumbar Support (Driver & Front Passenger)
✓
✓
Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel Adjustment
✓
✓
Premium Trimmed Handbrake
✓
✓
Black Headlining
✓
✓
Chrome Finish Interior Door Handles
✓
✓
Chrome Instrument Cluster Rings
✓
✓
Centre Console Armrest
✓
✓
Alloy Sports Pedals
✓
✓
Alloy Door Scuff Plates
✓
✓
Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning with Ioniser
✓
✓
Automatic Defog System
✓
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Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
✓
✓
Front Electric Windows with Auto Up & Down Function
✓
✓
Cruise Control & Speed Limiter
✓
✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror
✓
✓
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors & Ticket Holder (Driver’s side)
✓
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Vanity Mirror Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)
✓
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Remote Central Door Locking with Fold-away Key
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Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
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STORAGE, VERSATILITY & INTERIOR LIGHTING
60:40 Split Folding 2nd Row Seats (Back Only)
✓
✓
3 x Passenger Assist Grips
✓
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2 x 12V Power Sockets (Front Centre Console)
✓
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Rear Coat Hooks
✓
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Cooling Glovebox with Door Damper & Illumination
✓
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Front Seatback Pockets
✓
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Front Door Storage
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Centre Console Storage Box
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Dash Illumination Dimmer Switch (Rheostat)
✓
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Ambient Lighting – Front Centre Console Tray Illumination
✓
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Ignition Keyhole Illumination
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Front Cabin Map Light with Sunglasses Storage
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Temporary Spare Wheel
✓
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Luggage 12V Power Socket
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Luggage Area Light
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Luggage Area Load Cover, Luggage Hooks and Under-Floor Storage Tray
✓
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Luggage Net
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AUDIO, COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION
6-speaker System
✓
✓
RDS Radio/CD Audio with MP3 Disc Compatibility
✓
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USB & AUX Ports for Connection of an Audio Media Device (iPod, Memory Stick etc.)
✓
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Bluetooth® with Music Streaming
✓
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Reversing Sensors
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Reversing Camera System
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Speed & Multifunction LCD Full Colour Display with GT Performance Mode
✓
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Trip Computer (Distance, Fuel Consumption, Average Speed)
✓
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Display (External Temperature, Door Open, Clock & Date)
✓
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Washer Fluid Level Warning
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ACTIVE SAFETY & DRIVING DYNAMICS
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) & Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
✓
✓
ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist System (BAS)
✓
✓
Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS)
✓
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Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
✓
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
✓
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Gear Shift Indicator
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Motor Driven Power Steering
✓
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PASSIVE SAFETY
Twin Front Airbags
✓
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Twin Side Airbags (Front)
✓
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Twin Curtain Airbags
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All-round Height Adjustable Headrests
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ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers & Anchor Fixings
✓
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All-round 3-point Seatbelts
✓
✓
Seatbelt Reminder Warning
✓
✓
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlocking
✓
✓
Grab-type Exterior Door Handles
✓
✓
SECURITY
Alarm System
✓
✓
Engine Immobiliser
✓
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Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function
✓
✓
Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking
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5 THE TECHNICAL STORY
150kW, a revised six-speed manual gearbox and a retuned chassis

A special car deserves a special engine, and Kia’s turbocharged 1.6-litre meets the bill. A forced-induction version of the 1.6-litre direct-injection ‘Gamma’ unit tuned to deliver 150kW and 265Nm of torque. A normally aspirated version of the direct-injection ‘Gamma’ engine is already available in the Kia family but the addition of an exhaust-driven turbocharger raises its power output by 51 per cent and the amount of torque it develops by 61 per cent for truly engaging performance.

T-GDi – turbocharging and direct injection

The T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct injection) engine develops its 150kW at 6000rpm, but what really gives the GT its instantaneous response and rapid acceleration is the 265Nm of torque available without interruption from 1750rpm to 4500rpm. The pro_cee’d GT accelerates from 80-120km/h in 7.3 seconds in fifth gear _ an indication of the supreme flexibility and immediacy of the T-GDi engine. More than 80 per cent of maximum torque is available from less than 1500rpm. The 0-100km/h acceleration time is 7.7 seconds and the pro_cee’d GT has a maximum speed of 230km/h.

The GT may be first and foremost an excitement car, but it doesn’t ignore the need for fuel efficiency and ecological responsibility thanks to the combination of small engine capacity, direct fuel injection and turbocharging. The GT’s combined fuel consumption is 7.4 L/100km, while CO2 emissions are 171g/km.

A number of factors contribute towards the exemplary driveability and efficiency of the lightweight all-aluminium 1.6-litre T-GDi unit. There is Continuously Variable Valve Timing on both the inlet and exhaust sides of the 16-valve engine, Electronic Throttle Control and light, low-friction moving parts. The crankshaft is offset from the centre-line to aid smoothness.

A twin-scroll turbocharger is integrated within the exhaust manifold and there is a split wall between cylinders one/four and two/three which results in reduced interference between the cylinders, faster response and higher torque levels at low engine revolutions. The improved responsiveness eliminates the ‘turbo lag’ between the driver pressing the accelerator and the turbocharger building up boost pressure. While simultaneously improving gas flow and reducing heat losses for maximum efficiency.

The integrated exhaust manifold and turbocharger in a one-piece casting improve sealing while reducing weight by 1.5kg while simultaneously improving gas flow and reducing heat losses for maximum efficiency.

For added durability, the cylinder block has been heat-treated and the crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods are stronger, while there are additional oil jets. The engine has been road-tested for nearly 160,000 kilometres at an average speed of almost 160km/h over a period of more than six months to ensure it passes Kia’s severe durability test.

The engine drives through a slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission featuring revised ratios and a lower final drive to allow the GT to make the most of its prodigious torque with minimal fuel consumption.

So that it can deliver a characterful GT sound, there are specifically tuned intake and exhaust systems. A reduced intake path strengthens the volume of the low-to-mid-range frequency sounds and ensures linear booming sounds. The twin exhaust system adds to the sporty tones coming from the tailpipes, aided by a simplified main exhaust muffler.

Tuned for driver satisfaction with no loss of comfort

The new pro_cee’d GT is an exciting, engaging road car designed for everyday usability and civility. It is not a track special. That target of usability and enjoyment is obvious in the balanced tuning settings employed for Kia’s first sports coupe.

For the European cars there was retuning of the garden variety pro_cee’d package with retuned springs and dampers and a thicker rear anti-roll bar. The front damping forces were increased 10 per cent in compression and 30 per cent in rebound, while the respective figures for the rear dampers are 200 per cent and 50 per cent. There are slightly stiffer springs, while the rear anti-roll bar thickness has been increased by 1mm to 19mm. There are also stiffer front suspension bushes to sharpen steering response and longer bump stops to reduce body roll. The result of this detailed engineering was the most agile car Kia had ever made.

When the European tuners had finished setting their tune it was time for the Australian ride and handling team to pick up the gauntlet and trim the final settings to best suit Australian expectations and conditions.

Hundreds of hours and thousands of kilometres resulted in refinement of the damper/springs calibrations and relationships as well a specific steering mapping for a result Kia Motors Australia believes is sportier yet more compliant.

The GT also rides on impressive wheels and tyres – 18 x 7.5J alloy rims fitted with high-end Michelin Pilot Sport 3 225/40ZR18 92Y tyres. The Michelin Pilot Sport 3 was selected for its outstanding on-road performance combining high levels of wet and dry grip and precise steering along with excellent fuel efficiency and durability.

The pro_cee’d GT is one of the few cars in its class with independent rear suspension in place of a more common, and less expensive, simple twist beam. This brings inherent advantages for ride and handling and is a major contributor to the GT’s fun-to-drive character, which is now even sharper without impairing the finesse of the standard car’s ride.

The pro_cee’d GT also has a substantial and comforting brake package with 300mm x 28mm discs at the front and 262 x 10mm discs at the rear. The result is a confidence-inspiring braking performance with the ability to pull up to a full stop from 105km/h in less than 37 metres.
The signature red brake calipers only emphasise the sporty nature of the GT. The braking system features anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BAS) and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC). The ABS and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) have been subtly retuned to complement the choice of tyres and the suspension revisions.

The handling capabilities of the pro_cee’d GT were honed on road and track with over 480 laps – more than 8000 kilometres – at the N✓rburgring Nordschleife in Germany.

Extensive additional ride and handling fine tuning by the Kia Motors Australia team has ensured the pro_cee’d GT has the level of ride comfort and drive enjoyment that Australian drivers both demand and deserve.

6 THE SAFETY STORY
Comprehensive active and passive protection

Kia takes a uniform attitude to the safety and protection of its customers. Regardless of the size of car or the price paid for it, Kia does not differentiate when it comes to trying to avoid accidents, or to shielding occupants from injury if at all possible when one is inevitable. So, the pro_cee’d GT does not come in for special treatment in terms of the safety features fitted to it.

Standard across the range is Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) to keep the car stable when accelerating or braking on roads with different levels of grip from left to right, plus Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) to prevent it from rolling backwards when setting off on steep gradients.

The ambitious target with the pro_cee’d GT was to make even greater strides and provide class-leading protection. To achieve that, there have been major advances in body engineering and pedestrian protection, while features previously found only on expensive premium cars are available.

The remarkably stiff bodyshell is a result of a comprehensive package of reinforcements in critical areas. Even the windscreen is now bonded in rather than mounted in a sealing strip, which aids both rigidity and refinement. In total, 57 per cent of the body is made from high-tensile steel, with ultra-high-tensile steel in the B-pillar structures.

There is an i-type subframe with more rigid side members, front apron and dashboard. Horizontal and centre tunnel supports are incorporated in the dash area. The A-pillars, inner door rail and upper and lower body structures have been reinforced. New transverse cross-members link the front and rear suspension mounts, new pressings attach the boot floor to the tailgate opening and there is a new floor cross-member. All of this serves to provide a safety ring around the tailgate area. There is a further safety ring around the B-pillars.

At the front, the side crash members have shallow slant angles which help to disperse collision energy more effectively, while side impact protection is boosted by reinforced front door belt inner rails, hot-stamped B-pillars and roof sides, ultra-high-tensile steel lower body sill structures and a roof gusset connecting the side inner panels and the roof rails. There are also thick door beams.

The GT comes standard with six airbags -­ twin front, side and side curtains – to provide all-round chest, face and head protection. Seat-belt recognition monitors detect if the belt on an occupied seat is not fastened or is released during a journey.

To reduce the cost of repairs after low-speed (15km/h or less) collisions, there is a crash box integrated into the front bumper rails to minimise deformation of the front side member, while at the rear the side members have been reinforced so that they are better able to resist deformation at similar speed.

Improved pedestrian safety comes through collapsible headlamps, a stiffer lower bumper lip and shock-absorbing structures in the bonnet and bonnet hinges.

The extensive standard and passive safety equipment – including ESC, VSM and HAC – has been supplemented with Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS), which causes the rear lamps to flash in an emergency stop to alert following drivers. Brake Assist (BAS), which ensures maximum stopping power in an emergency regardless of the force applied to the pedal by the driver, is also standard.

The GT has distinctive ‘ice-cube’ LED daytime running lights. Static cornering lights which provide a broader beam when steering to ensure quicker recognition of roadside objects at night are fitted to the entry-level GT model. They operate through separate lights built into the headlamp units, and activate when the steering angle is more than 35 degrees at speeds of 10km/h and above, or 50 degrees when the car is stationary. They switch off if the steering angle falls below 20 degrees. The GT Tech has active (the lamps turn with the steering to better illuminate a turn or corner) HID adaptive front lighting with automatic levelling and headlight washers.

An LED high-level rear stop light is standard and there are LED combination rear lamp clusters.

Reversing sensors are standard, as is a colour reversing camera with in-mirror display.

7 RUNNING COSTS
It’s a Kia, so even an excitement machine has to be affordable to own

Power with responsibility. Performance with efficiency. The pro_cee’d GT may be the most exciting and dynamic car Kia has ever produced, but the principles which have carried the company to the position it occupies today have not been overlooked while developing the performance flagship of the pro_cee’d range.

Servicing and insurance costs – with an emphasis on repairability – were taken into account during the design and development stage, while the decision to adopt a small-volume direct-injection turbocharged engine ensures that fuel consumption and emissions are kept to a minimum.

The new 1.6-litre turbocharged ‘Gamma’ engine develops 51 per cent more power (150kW) and 61 per cent more torque (265Nm) than the naturally aspirated version previously on offer, yet it remains extremely efficient. Combined fuel consumption is 7.4 L/100km, while CO2 emissions have been pegged at 171g/km. These are impressive figures in a car which can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.7 seconds on the way to a top speed of 230km/h.

Servicing

Routine servicing is needed only once a year or every 15,000 kilometres. The Kia Connect service program with capped-price servicing along with the five-year unlimited kilometre warranty take the worry out of ownership.

8 MANUFACTURING AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Built in Europe

The pro_cee’d GT is built alongside the rest of the cee’d range at the company’s European manufacturing facility at Žilina in Slovakia.

Žilina was opened towards the end of 2005 as part of Kia’s new-at-the-time policy of building cars in and for the markets where they were to be sold, wherever possible. In Europe that meant a range of models to compete in the most important market segment, the C-sector. With the advent of the second-generation cee’d range – a key element in Kia’s design-driven expansion plans – and the introduction of advanced new direct-injection turbocharged petrol engines, the decision was taken to add an exciting performance model as the flagship of the family.

Slovakia, which had become a member of the EU in 2004, was chosen because it had a history in engineering, a highly qualified workforce, a well-developed transport infrastructure, an established automotive supply chain and a national government committed to helping new businesses. Kia was given tax-breaks and land incentives by the Slovakian government and has in turn worked with the authorities for the benefit of the local community. The local authority has established a training centre close to the plant, where Kia has provided the expertise to develop courses in such things as computer, hybrid and welding technologies. These courses are available for all people across the region.

The factory has brought a much-needed boost to Žilina. Since opening, 10,000 jobs have been created nearby with more than a dozen parts and components suppliers. Employment at the factory was increased by 900 to 3,900 staff when the third shift came into effect in January 2012. Žilina is now able to produce 300,000 cars a year as well as 450,000 engines. To coincide with the introduction of the second-generation pro_cee’d, including the GT, new equipment was installed and employees were put through training courses in Slovakia and at Kia’s research and development centre at Namyang in South Korea.

Žilina was completed ahead of schedule with outstanding quality in the pilot production cars it started at the end of 2005.

Production at Žilina, passed the one million mark in 2011. Kia Motors Australia also sources Sportage from Zilina.

Green from the word go

As an all-new, start-up facility, Kia was determined that Žilina would set the highest environmental standards. For Kia, environmental protection is not just about headline-grabbing tailpipe emissions figures. It encompasses every aspect of the manufacturing, distribution, sales, use and scrapping of cars. Kia was the first manufacturer in the world to establish a dedicated environmental research and development centre, at Mabuk, to the south-east of the Korean capital, Seoul. Mabuk was involved in the design and development of the Žilina plant.

Manufacturing demands and environmental responsibility do not always go hand-in-hand, but Žilina sets the highest environmental standards and is a benchmark for the European automotive industry. Even the location is environmentally important, reducing the distances that cars need to be transported to European markets. Seventy-five per cent of the parts used in the plant are sourced from Western Europe, which also helps to cut down unnecessary transport.

The assembly shop uses revolutionary technology for improving air quality. The basic principle is that all vapours and gases are exhausted through the building’s floor rather than through the roof. This new under-floor extraction system stops harmful gases from circulating at higher levels where they could be inhaled by assembly line workers or vented to the outside.

A Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) process is used to eliminate odour and hydrocarbons in the paint drying facility. The RTO is also highly efficient in terms of energy conservation, greatly contributing to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.

New approaches and technology are used wherever possible to reduce the environmental impact of the factory and the search for cleaner and more efficient processes is on-going. Bore holes are regularly drilled to make sure that no oils or pollutants make their way into the ground, while laboratories test the waste products.

International recognition

The hard work was rewarded in February 2008 when Žilina was formally certified as an environmentally-friendly facility. The International Certificate of Environmental Management, or ISO 14001, recognises the detailed work put into creating a state-of-the-art energy-efficient factory.

This was quickly followed by two more awards in May of the same year. Kia Motors received international certificates which recognise the advanced environmental design and manufacturing processes at Žilina. German-based T✓V presented Kia with DFE (Design for Environment) and LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) environment certificates after rigorous inspection of the company’s design and manufacturing operations.

DFE (ISO 14062) evaluates a car’s environmental friendliness during its design and development, plus its recyclability. DFE also requires that the assembly plant for the car reaches ISO 14001. LCA (ISO 14040) examines the car’s overall manufacturing process and its lifetime environmental impact, including choice of materials and measures to reduce fuel consumption and engine exhaust emissions.

The weatherproof factory

Žilina lies deep in the Slovakian countryside at the foot of the Tatra mountains – lovely in the summer, but in the winter temperatures dip to minus 28 degrees centigrade. Winter lasts a full six months, which greatly influenced the layout of the plant.

The press, body, paint and final assembly shops are constructed in a square so that cars and parts do not have to go outside at any point. The engines are assembled on a factory site next door and delivered to the final line by overground tunnel.

This enclosed facility means that large exterior doors are not needed, unlike at traditional plants. In turn this reduces the need for high levels of heating as doors are not constantly being opened and closed.

Quality control

Žilina has state-of-the-art testing facilities at every stage of production. For example, panel quality in the press shop is controlled by a unique inspection system which can recognise and evaluate in less than one millisecond defects according to pre-determined quality tolerance levels.

Some 20 per cent of Žilina’s quality control staff have experience with other car manufacturers or suppliers. Some have returned to their home town after working at automotive manufacturing facilities elsewhere. All cars are checked as they come off the line to make sure electrical systems and mechanical parts are working. This is followed by a drive around the factory’s test track to ensure there are no squeaks or rattles. Some two per cent of production undergoes a much closer inspection using sophisticated measuring equipment to ensure that fit and finish is up to specification.

Kia devised an innovative new Rotation Dipping Painting system to ensure cee’d is totally resistant to corrosion, and that its paintwork has a uniform lustre. Bodies are rotated through a forward somersault while immersed in the paint tank to achieve this.

9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

All the fact and figures

1.6 T-GDi

No. of cylinders/valves 4 / 16
Displacement cc 1,591
Bore / stroke mm 77 x 85.44
Power output kW 150 @ 6,000rpm
Torque output Nm 265 @ 1,750-4,500rpm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Engine details Double overhead camshaft; continuously
variable valve timing; direct fuel injection (GDi); exhaust-driven turbocharger

 

Transmission type
6-speed manual
Gear ratios 1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
Reverse
Final drive
3.308

1.962
1.323
1.024
0.825
0.702
3.583
4.467

Suspension, steering and braking

Front axle MacPherson struts with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar
Rear axle Multi-link with trailing arm, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar
Braking system Ventilated front discs (300 x 28mm) and solid rear discs (262 x 10mm) with ABS and BAS
Steering Rack-and-pinion Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Wheels (alloy) 18 x 7.5J alloy
Tyres 225/40 ZR 18 92Y (Michelin Pilot Sport 3)
Spare wheel Temporary spare wheel

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2,650
Overall – l / w / h mm 4,310 / 1,780 / 1,430
Front / rear track mm 1545 / 1553
Front / rear overhang mm 900 / 760
Kerb weight (min / max) kg 1,359 / 1,448
Tow weights – braked / unbraked kg 1,400 / 600
Boot capacity (VDA) / seats down litres 380 / 1225
Minimum turning circle m 10.6
Tank capacity litres 53
Drag coefficient Cd 0.30

Performance and fuel consumption

Six-speed manual
Acceleration: 0-100km/h
seconds
7.7
Maximum speed
Km/h
230
Fuel consumption – urb/x.urb/com
L/100km
9.7 / 6.1 / 7.4
CO2
g/km
171

10 PRICE

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2014 Astra VXR EXTREME Turbo will be the most powerful front-wheel drive Vauxhall

Luton –

 

With over 300PS generated from its 2.0-litre turbo engine, the Astra VXR EXTREME will be the most powerful front-wheel drive Vauxhall ever when it’s unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

Derived from last year’s Astra Cup race car that competed in the Nürburgring Endurance Championship, the EXTREME is the lighter, more powerful street-legal race sibling to the current Astra VXR.

Shorn of 100kg, thanks to liberal use of high-quality carbon components, the EXTREME’s natural environment will be the race track. If public reaction is as positive as expected, Vauxhall plans a low-volume production run for the EXTREME.

With direct injection and variable camshaft phasing, the EXTREME’s 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine is the most powerful four-cylinder unit Vauxhall has ever produced. The all-aluminium engine is mated to six-speed manual gearbox transmitting power through a limited-slip differential.

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The EXTREME is 100kg lighter than a standard Astra VXR thanks to its high-quality, carbon fibre components. This high-strength, ultra-light material is used for the aerodynamically-optimised rear wing, the diffuser, front spoiler, bonnet, suspension cross-bracing, engine cover, wheels, rear wheelhouse ventilation and roof.

Noticeably lowering the EXTREME’s centre of gravity is the in-house manufactured carbon fibre roof which weighs just 2.6kg, compared with a steel roof’s 9.3kg. The wings are made of aluminium and weigh only 800g a piece instead of 2.2kg in steel. Weight reduction in key areas greatly improves agility, overall handling and the car’s power-to-weight ratio.

Vauxhall has also given the EXTREME exceptional stopping power to match, with a Brembo six-piston brake system including 370mm diameter discs up front race car. Ultra high-performance, 245/35, 19-inch tyres, specially developed for the EXTREME, also play a key role and give almost as much grip as those on the race car. In addition, the damper is adjustable, just like in a real touring car racer.

Inside the EXTREME, the back seats have been taken out and a safety roll bar put in their place.  EXTREME also get s Recaro bucket seats, with six-point safety belts from Schroth and a carbon-fibre-reinforced, suede-covered steering wheel with fine yellow decorative stitching.

The Astra VXR is now the best-selling VXR and the UK remains the largest market in Europe for Vauxhall and Opel’s highest powered models.

 

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Ferrari California T Twin Turbo V8

 Ferrari California T a worthy successor to the iconic Ferrari F40 V8 Twin Turbo!

Finally Ferrari have seen the writing on the wall for a while now with the new F1 2014 Season looming between the Twin Turbo powered Formula One factory backed turbo cars about to take to our TV screens for the next exciting years battle.
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While their major luxury car manufacturers and competitors have been producing Turbocharged factory production vehicles for quite some years now, Ferrari have also come to the party now with a slightly retro California ‘T’! At least to my eyes anyway! And that’s not a bad thing by any means, with its retractable hard top which transforms the California T from a cheeky coupé into a supine spider in under 15 seconds.
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Ferrari quote that due to “zero turbo lag” the 8-cylinder twin IHI turbo endowed engine combines phenomenal performance combined with blistering acceleration! This is produced with a torque curve that adapts to suit each gear change resulting in reduced fuel consumption and less emissions through to 100 Kilometres per hour from standstill in 3.6 Seconds.

316 km/h is only a short jail sentence away after you exceed those first few seconds with your foot to the floor.

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Of course being cosseted in all that fine bovine stitched hide in immaculate seats by Lear, the HARMAN BECKER Infotainment system is only out done by the near instantaneous Getrag Dual-clutch F1 transmission gear changes harmonising with the V8 and 755 Nm (77 kgm) @ 4750 rpm of torque being melded with the unfortunate tarmac below the beefy Bridgestone or Pirelli Tyres.

Fortunately the Brembo Carbon Ceramic Braking System has the required balls to retain the 412 kW (560 cv) @ 7500 rpm if you dont and wont unleash it, as I am sure the Ferrari test driver did before you bought it.

Maximum speed 316 km/h
0-100 km/h 3.6 s
Type 90° V8 Twin Tubo with fuel direct injection
Total displacement 3855 cm3
Maximum power** 412 kW (560 cv) @ 7500 rpm
Maximum torque** 755 Nm (77 kgm) @ 4750 rpm
Length 4570 mm
Width 1910 mm
Height 1322 mm
Dry weight* 1625 kg
Weight distribution 47% Ant – 53% Post
  • ADLER-Interiors
  • BREMBO-Carbon Ceramic Braking System
  • BRIDGESTONE-Tyres
  • BWI-Magneride suspension
  • DELPHI-HVAC, wiring harness
  • FONTANA PIETRO S.P.A.-Bodyshell
  • GETRAG-Dual-clutch F1 gearbox
  • HARMAN BECKER-Infotainment
  • IHI-Turbo
  • LEAR-Seats
  • MAGNETI MARELLI-Electronics, headlamps and rear lights
  • MAHLE-Pistons
  • OMR-Chassis and castings
  • PIRELLI-Tyres
  • ROBERT BOSCH GMBH-Engine electronics and ESP
  • SHELL-Fuel and lubricant
  • TRW-Safety, suspension components and steering systems
  • VALEO-Electronics, headlights
  • WEBASTO-Retractable Hard top
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2014 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe feature the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology

The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe feature the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe – M Sport package (02/2014). 2014-BMW-4-series-gran-coupe-m-sport-turbo-02 BMW proudly presents the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. All diesel and petrol engines feature the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and comply with the EU6 emissions standard. The ultramodern engines combine impressive elasticity and dynamics with very low fuel consumption and emissions.(combined fuel consumption: 8.1–4.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emission: 189–119 g/km), the first four-door coupé in the premium midsize class that represents a consistent extension of the model range.

Following the launch of the BMW 4 Series Coupé and Convertible, the Gran Coupé is the third model to join the new BMW 4 Series, which is longer, wider and more dynamic than any of the previous midsize series due to the balanced proportions of the vehicles. The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé combines the sleek look of a two-door coupé with the functionality provided by four-doors and expansive spaciousness, including a wide-access luggage compartment. New standard of elegance and extravagance in the midsize class.

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé has exactly the same dimensions as the two-door coupé: a length of 4,638 millimeters, a width of 1,825 millimeters and a wheelbase of 2,810 millimeters. Up front, both models are identical and share the typical BMW design features like the double-kidney grille, dual round headlights and the large air intake in the front apron. However, the roof of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is twelve millimeters higher, 112 mm longer and gently stretched allowing it to flow smoothly into the rear quarter panels and boot lid. The typical BMW short overhangs, the long bonnet and the set-back passenger compartment complement the design of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé to express perfect balance combined with a bold presence.

This extended roofline highlights the elegance and sophistication of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, while setting new standards for aesthetics in the midsize class that also have decisive practical advantages. For example, there is more headroom in the interior, not to mention added comfort. The boot volume of 480 liters is 35 liters larger than that of the two-door version for more convenience in meeting the challenges of everyday driving situations with the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. 2014-BMW-4-gran-coupe-Turbo-m-sport-01 Dynamic and elegant concept with functional elements. When compared with a two-door coupé, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé offers passengers easier access when entering or leaving the vehicle thanks to the four-door configuration. The doors are frameless, having the characteristic design features of BMW midsize coupés that emphasize the elegance of the vehicle concept. The functional elegance of the 4+1 seater is highlighted by prominent round instruments with a black panel look and the free-standing flat-screen iDrive monitor. The wide-access boot opening and spacious luggage area makes loading and unloading much easier. The 40:20:40 split folding backrest of the rear seat ensures added flexibility. The maximum volume of the boot is 1,300 liters and is best-in-class when it comes to the premium four-door coupés currently offered. The boot lid is equipped as standard with an automatic opening and closing mechanism for maximum convenience, and the Smart Opener feature can be ordered to open and close the lid with a movement of the foot. Wide-ranging customizing options offered by three special equipment packages, the M Sport package and the BMW Individual program.

The interior of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé represents elegance and sophistication combined with outstanding ergonomics. All controls are configured to give the driver optimal access to them. An approach known as layering – the intelligent utilization of space through the structuring of lines and surfaces into layers – expresses the hallmark BMW driver focus. Lines from the cockpit stretch along the front doors and the B column into the rear passenger compartment. They create a sense of unity encompassing the front and back seats, as do the seamless transitions formed by the interior door panels. The shape of the rear bench seat resembles the look of two individual seats, but the upholstered “console surface” between them can also accommodate a third passenger in the middle (4+1 seater). Extraordinary material combinations and unrivalled quality of workmanship define the premium ambience on board the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.

The standard model variant, plus three optional equipment packages and the M Sport package, leave no wishes unfulfilled for drivers wanting a special look and feel. The BMW Individual program offered at market launch includes options for creating an exclusive vehicle with special leather interior packages, exterior colors and 19-inch light-alloy wheels. Four and six-cylinder petrol engines, plus two four-cylinder diesel engines available at model launch. T

he new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé offers a choice of five powerful, cultivated and efficient engines. The high-end is represented by the 435i’s six-cylinder in-line 3.0-liter petrol engine delivering 225 kW/306 hp (fuel consumption urban/extra-urban/combined: 11.4/6.2/8.1 l/100 km; combined CO2 emission: 189 g/km). The BMW 428i Gran Coupé (fuel consumption urban/extra-urban/combined: 8.9/5.3/6.6 l/100 km; combined CO2 emission: 154 g/km)and the BMW 420i Gran Coupé (fuel consumption urban/extra-urban/combined: 8.7/5.1/6.4 l/100 km; combined CO2 emission: 149 g/km) are equipped with light and powerful four-cylinder engines that deliver 180 kW/245 hp and 135 kW/184 hp, respectively. Like all BMW diesel variants, the two four-cylinder engines offered for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé are known for their smoothness, torque and outstanding efficiency. The BMW 420d Gran Coupé (fuel consumption urban/extra-urban/combined: 5.8/4.1/4.7 l/100 km; combined CO2 emission: 124 g/km) delivers 135 kW/184 hp with an average fuel consumption, depending on tires, of only 4.7 to 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers (4.6 to 4.7 liters with sport automatic transmission) and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in only 7.7 seconds (7.5 seconds with sport automatic transmission). The engine in the BMW 418d Gran Coupé (fuel consumption urban/extra-urban/combined: 5.4/4.0/4.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emission: 119 g/km) has an output of 105 kW/143 hp and consumes 4.5 to 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers.

 All diesel and petrol engines feature the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and comply with the EU6 emissions standard.

The ultramodern engines combine impressive elasticity and dynamics with very low fuel consumption and emissions. xDrive and two Steptronic transmissions are available. At model launch, the BMW 428i Gran Coupé and 420d Gran Coupé can be optionally equipped with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive technology. (428i xDrive: fuel consumption urban/extra-urban/combined: 9.0/5.5/6.8 l/100 km; combined CO2 emission: 159 g/km; 420d xDrive: fuel consumption urban/extra-urban/combined: 6.1/4.2/4.9 l/100 km; combined CO2 emission: 129 g/km) The standard variant of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé features a six-speed manual transmission, but all engines can be combined with the optional eight-speed Steptronic or eight-speed sport Steptronic transmissions, which also feature manual shifting using paddles on the steering wheel. BMW EfficientDynamics – sporty performance, low consumption. The elegant and dynamic character of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is accompanied by excellent economy and efficiency. The source of this low fuel consumption can be traced to the BMW EfficientDynamics strategy, with wide-ranging innovations for intelligent mobility. These innovations include the optimized fuel economy of the petrol and diesel engines, the lightweight construction concept and honed aerodynamics with features such as a smooth covered underbody and the use of Air Curtains and Air Breathers. Brake Energy Regeneration, the Auto Start Stop function, the gear shift indicator and ancillary components that are activated on-demand also contribute to fuel savings and reduced emissions. Automatic transmissions (Steptronic) can also reduce consumption with coasting mode, and even more is possible with ECO PRO mode.

BMW ConnectedDrive – 100 percent connectivity.

The entire range of BMW ConnectedDrive options can be ordered for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. Among the highlights are the Navigation System Professional, the full-color BMW Head-Up Display, Driving Assistant, the glare-free High Beam Assistant, Active Protection and the latest development stage of the Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function. Innovative interface technology also permits easy integration of smartphones in the vehicles. This supports the use of the dynamically growing selection of apps available, for example, from Audible or Deezer, for various purposes in the vehicles.

The 2014 Jaguar XJ is offered with a choice of a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder i4 turbocharged petrol engine which produces 240PS and 340Nm of torque

 

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AT-A-GLANCE

  • A comprehensive range of engines – 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol, 3.0-litre V6 diesel and supercharged petrol and four 5.0-litre V8 petrol powerplants – enhances customer choice in key global markets
  • The 2.0-litre i4 turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 240PS and 340Nm of torque, is offered with Jaguar’s Intelligent Stop/Start system for 14MY.
  • Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System, which monitors grip levels and driver input to provide maximum traction at all times, is available as an option on the 14MY XJ with 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine
  • A new Jaguar flagship sports saloon – the 550PS XJR – combines supercar performance and assertive looks with the XJ’s typically high levels of luxury
  • All engines in the 2014 XJ range – including the 2.0-litre i4 Ti 240 turbocharged petrol unit – are now available with Intelligent Stop/Start system
  • All available engines deliver their power through smooth shifting eight-speed automatic transmissions

 

“The 2014 XJ represents the summit of Jaguar’s luxury saloon range. The XJ’s unparalleled breadth of talent combines class-leading levels of luxury, comfort and performance with the elegant, contemporary design for which Jaguar is renowned.”

Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar

SUMMARY

The 2014 model year Jaguar XJ is the latest in a long line of luxurious Jaguar sports saloons, incorporating enhanced rear cabin luxury features, comfort and in-car technology to create a truly elegant and contemporary luxury Jaguar.

The Jaguar XJ is offered with a choice of a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder i4 turbocharged petrol engine, diesel and supercharged petrol 3.0-litre V6 engines and four 5.0-litre V8 petrol engines, one normally aspirated and three supercharged.

The 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine, which has been developed from the award-winning 5.0-litre V8, powers Jaguar’s ‘intelligent’ All-Wheel Drive system which continuously monitors grip levels and driver inputs to provide maximum traction in all conditions.

The 2.0-litre i4 turbocharged petrol engine, now available with Jaguar’s Intelligent Stop/Start system, uses a range of state-of-the-art technologies for power generation that belies its size. It produces 240PS and 340Nm thanks to the use of three key innovations – low-inertia turbocharging, direct fuel-injection and variable timing of both the intake and exhaust camshafts.

These engines, as well as the other XJ variants, are mated to Jaguar’s eight-speed automatic gearbox which offers a broad spread of ratios for a perfectly balanced combination of smooth-shifting, economy and driver control.

The long-wheelbase models feature enhanced rear cabin luxury features which include ‘airline’ style reclining seats with massage function, increased headroom*, fold-out business tables and a specially re-tuned rear suspension set-up to enhance rear seat ride comfort.

*Not for the US market

The entertainment system has been enhanced with a Rear Seat Entertainment package featuring two hi-resolution touchscreens, and optional premium Meridian Reference Audio System with Conversation Assist.

The 14MY XJ’s luxurious feel is underlined by the palette of materials used on the interior. This includes Bond grain, soft grain and semi-aniline leather, and a wide choice of veneers including Piano Black, Carbon Fibre, Gloss Burr Walnut and Satin Rosewood. The 14MY XJ also features a range of wheels including the newly designed Manra 18-inch lightweight forged alloy.

The 14MY ‘R’ version of the XJ incorporates bespoke chassis and aerodynamic developments to create the most focused, agile and responsive XJR ever. Seamless performance from its 550PS/680Nm, 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine makes the XJR capable of accelerating from zero to 60mph in 4.4 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds) and on to an electronically limited top speed of 174mph (280km/h).

“With a dynamic set-up tuned for both performance and incredible comfort, the new XJR brings immense breadth of capability to the segment, creating the ultimate high-performance luxury saloon car.”

Andrew Dobson, Chief Programme Engineer, Jaguar XJ

ENHANCED INTERIOR FEATURES

The 2014 XJ features a range of enhanced interior features focussed on the rear cabin of the car, which upgrade both the luxury and functionality of the XJ’s rear environment, resulting in the most accomplished Jaguar luxury saloon.

The rear passenger compartment of the 2014 LWB car includes two individual ‘airline style’ reclining seats which both feature cushion and squab adjustment, three massage programs – Wave/Rolling, Lumbar and Shoulder – to provide optimum levels of relaxation during long journeys, lumbar adjustment and two memory settings for each seat. The total recline adjustment of each seat is 11 degrees, with 103mm lateral cushion movement and 14 degrees of upper articulation movement. The rear seat home positioning setting returns each seat to its home position at the touch of a button on the door panel, easing entry and exit.

The new centre armrest, which can be stowed in the upright position to allow the use of the centre seat, houses all the seat controls as well as the Front Seat Activation button which allows control of the front passenger seat from the rear.

Front seat enhancements include massage functions for each seat with five levels of intensity, allowing occupants to personalise their massage settings to their preference.

Through the use of the front touchscreen, any one of the four electric seats can be selected and then fully controlled via the driver’s seat switches. The rear seats can be returned to their home position by the use of the touchscreen and driver’s memory buttons, and can also be programmed to return to their home position on rear door opening for ease of entry and exit.

Rear-seat passengers in the LWB version of the 2014 XJ are provided with a wide range of entertainment features. The Rear Seat Entertainment package comprises two 10.2″ high-resolution screens mounted on the back of the front seat headrests. These can display inputs from a number of sources; the DVD player, digital TV tuner or an external media player that can be synced through the Rear Media Interface, which provides USB and RCA connections. Audio can be transmitted through the wireless headphones, allowing each passenger to watch separate entertainment sources. The rear seat environment, including the entertainment, is managed by a wireless controller housed in the centre console which also allows passengers to alter their individual climate zones and seat heating and cooling functions.

The LWB XJ also features leather-surfaced business tables in the rear, which fold out of the seatbacks of the front seats. To keep rear seat passengers shielded from the sun, and to offer privacy, the XJ offers electric rear-side window blinds that are operated via the window lift switches. An increase in rear headroom* by 13mm gives rear-seat passengers the optimum in luxurious, limousine levels of comfort.

*Not for the US market

POWERTRAIN

The 2014 XJ engine range includes an ultra-efficient, high-powered 2.0-litre i4 turbocharged petrol engine, powerful and efficient 3.0-litre V6 petrol and diesel engines, as well as a 5.0-litre normally aspirated engine and three supercharged 5.0-litre units putting out 470PS, 510PS, and in the XJR, 550PS.

The XJ’s 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine powers the car’s All-Wheel Drive system which operates ‘intelligently’, continuously monitoring grip levels and driver inputs to both pre-empt and react to wheel-slip, enabling maximum traction in all conditions. At speed in normal grip conditions the AWD system delivers drive to the rear wheels, thus providing the dynamic driving experience that all Jaguars are renowned for, while also maximising powertrain efficiency in all weather and road conditions.

The 2.0-litre i4 turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 240PS and 340Nm of torque, is offered with Jaguar’s Intelligent Stop/Start system for 14MY.

Eight-speed Transmission

Maximising the benefit of the engine calibration is the eight-speed automatic transmission, which brings out the performance of the XJ while still maintaining the car’s composure in town and in low-speed driving environments.

When operating in automatic mode, the transmission can detect the manner in which the car is being driven by monitoring acceleration and braking, cornering forces, throttle and brake pedal activity, road load and kickdown request. On detecting a more enthusiastic driving style, the transmission will automatically make the gearshifts more aggressive and move the shift-up point higher in the rev range. Steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles give the driver higher levels of control.

Intelligent Stop/Start system

The 14MY XJ powered by the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine now features Jaguar’s Intelligent Stop-Start system, which uses a Twin Solenoid Starter (TSS) to shut down the engine when the car comes to a halt, and restart it in less time than it takes for the driver’s foot to move from the brake to the accelerator.

The system offers ‘change of mind’ functionality, enabling the engine to quickly restart even during its rundown phase to allow the driver to, for example, exploit a gap in traffic at a junction. An illuminated ‘ECO’ symbol appears on the instrument panel when the engine has been stopped by the system. Intelligent Stop-Start can be turned off manually, but it will automatically be turned on again for the vehicle’s next journey with every ignition cycle. The system operates in all modes apart from Reverse. The 14MY XJ has a secondary battery fitted specifically for engine re-starting, meaning that all the normal car systems – such as the entertainment system, the ventilation and lights – continue to receive power from the standard car battery and are unaffected by the re-start. In addition, a sophisticated control system ensures that the Stop/Start operation only occurs when the car does not require the engine for other functions.

EXTENDED NAVIGATION FEATURES

With the 14MY XJ, navigation is now available in nearly all the 101 markets that the XJ is sold in. A number of markets will now have an SD card based system, which uses the capacitive touch screen and integrates with the vehicle positioning systems to providing accurate and fast route guidance. As an industry first, a combination of Tracks4Africa and City Maps covering 15 African markets is offered.

REAR SUSPENSION ENHANCEMENTS

To underline its purpose in ensuring that passengers remain luxuriously cosseted at all times, the LWB version of the 14MY XJ features revisions to the rear suspension for optimised ride compliance, providing a smoother journey for rear seat occupants.

While this provides a truly relaxing experience for rear seat passengers, the XJ loses none of the model’s core dynamic abilities and so is as rewarding to drive as it is to be driven in. The XJ’s lightweight aluminium construction means a weight saving over its rivals of as much as 150kg, resulting in great advantages in terms of agility, acceleration, braking and driver feedback and involvement.

EXTERIOR FEATURES

14MY XJ customers can choose from an exterior palette comprising 15 colours: Polaris White, Ebony, Ultimate Black, Stratus Grey, Lunar Grey, Rhodium Silver, Cashmere, Osmium Blue, Dark Sapphire, Caviar, Carnelian Red, Black Amethyst, Italian Racing Red, British Racing Green and Satellite Grey.

The 14MY XJ also features newly designed 18-inch Manra lightweight forged alloy wheels, and soft closing door technology which ensures that the doors of the XJ are securely closed with minimum exertion and undue noise.

MERIDIAN™ REFERENCE AUDIO SYSTEM

An optional range-topping 1300W Meridian™ Reference Audio System – with 26 super premium speaker drive units upgraded to reduce distortion and improve linearity – is available for the 14MY XJ.

The Meridian™ Reference Audio System incorporates two 80mm speakers and one 25mm tweeter set in the rear of the each of the front seats; this combined with the speaker drive unit upgrades delivers a concert-like experience for all vehicle occupants. The system also incorporates DEC, which is a progression of the successful Dynamic Volume Control (DVC). This utilises the microphones above each listening position to optimise the frequency response and level of the sound to compensate exactly for varying levels and types of noise registered.

The Meridian™ Reference Audio System is visually recognisable with unique badging on the doors and rear parcel shelf and also the red cones on the door speakers, which are visible through the speaker grilles.

Conversation Assist

Conversation Assist, which is only available with the Meridian™ Reference Audio System, utilises a microphone above each seating position and digital audio processing technology to reinforce the occupant’s voice via the vehicle’s audio system. This makes it much easier for occupants to be heard clearly by the other occupants in the vehicle above any cabin noise.

Conversation Assist can be activated whenever the infotainment system is on, whether audio sources are actively playing through the audio system or not, but the feature will not be active when in a phone call or voice session.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR SWB*

2014 JAGUAR XJ 2.0-LITRE i4

Engine

2.0-litre in-line 4cyl turbocharged petrol

Capacity (cc)

1999

Peak Power (PS@rpm)

240@5500

Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)

340@2000-4000

Transmission

8-speed automatic

Intelligent Stop/Start

Yes

0-60mph (secs)

7.0

0-100km/h (secs)

7.5

Top Speed (mph | km/h)

150 | 241

Combined Economy

(EU mpg | l/100km)

33.2|8.5 with Stop/Start

30.4|9.3 non Stop/Start

CO2 Emissions (g/km)

199 with Stop/Start

216 non Stop/Start

 

2014 JAGUAR XJ 3.0-LITRE V6

Engine

3.0-litre V6 SC petrol

XJ 3.0-litre V6 Diesel

Capacity (cc)

2995

2993

Peak Power (PS@rpm)

340@6500

275@4000

Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)

450@3500-5000

600@2000

Transmission

Eight-speed automatic

Eight-speed automatic

Intelligent Stop/Start

Yes

Yes

0-60mph (secs)

5.7

6.0

0-100km/h (secs)

5.9

6.4

Top Speed (mph | km/h)

155 | 250

(electronically limited)

155 | 250

(electronically limited)

Combined Economy

(EU mpg | l/100km | US mpg)

29.4|9.6 | 21 with Stop/Start

28.2 |10 non Stop/Start*
(*not for US market)

44.8|6.1

43.5|6.5

CO2 Emissions (g/km)

224 | 234 (RWD/AWD)

159 with Stop/Start

171 non Stop/Start

 




2014 JAGUAR XJ 5.0-LITRE V8

Engine

XJ 5.0-litre V8 N-A

XJ 5.0-litre V8 SC

XJ 5.0-litre Supersport

Capacity (cc)

5000

5000

5000

Cylinders

8

8

8

Transmission

8-speed automatic

8-speed automatic

8-speed automatic

0-60mph (seconds)

5.4

4.9

4.7

0-100km/h (seconds)

5.7

5.2

4.9

Top Speed (mph/km/h)

155 | 250

(electronically limited)

155 | 250

(electronically limited)

155 | 250

(electronically limited)

Peak Power (PS@rpm)

385@6500

470@6000-6500

510@6000-6500

Peak Torque
(Nm@rpm)

515@3500

575@2500-5500

625@2500-5500

Intelligent Stop/Start

Yes

Yes

Yes

Combined Economy (mpg)

25.9

24.4

24.4

Combined Economy (l/100km)

10.9

11.6

11.6

CO2 Emissions (g/km)

254 with Stop/Start

260 non Stop/Start

270 with Stop/Start*

(*US market only)

270 with Stop/Start

282 non Stop/Start

 

2014 JAGUAR XJR

Engine

5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol

Capacity (cc)

5000

Bore/Stroke (mm)

92.5/93

Peak Power (PS@rpm)

550@6500

Peak Power (kW@rpm)

405@6500

Peak Torque
(lb/ft @rpm)

502@2500-5500

Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)

680@2500-5500

Transmission

Eight-speed automatic

Intelligent Stop/Start

Yes

0-60mph (secs)

4.4

0-100km/h (secs)

4.6

Top Speed (mph | km/h)

174 | 280 (electronically limited)

Combined Economy

(EU mpg | l/100km | US mpg)

24.4|11.6 | 18

23.3 |12.1 non Stop/Start*
(*not for US market)

CO2 Emissions (g/km)

270 with Stop/Start

282 non Stop/Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Manufacturer’s estimates

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