Eos Volkswagen

The Volkswagen Eos is a four-seater retractable hardtop coupe convertible, introduced in 2006 as the successor to the Volkswagen Cabrio. The Eos is Volkswagen's first production coupe since the last Corrado in 1995.

The name Eos is derived from Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn and wind

Fuel Consumption

City mpg (man/auto) 21 / 22
Highway mpg (man/auto) 31 / 29

Capacities

Engine Oil (with filter) 4.9 qt (4.6 L)
Fuel Tank 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Cooling System 7.6 qt (7.2 L)
Wiper Fluid 3.2 qt (3.0 L

Engine

Type Inline four-cylinder spark-ignition engine with Fuel Straight Injection (FSI®) exhaust turbocharger with intercooler, four valves per cylinder, Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC)
Bore 3.25 in (82.5 mm)
Stroke 3.65 in (92.8 mm)
Displacement 121 in3 (1,984 cm3)
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm 200 (147 kW) @ 5,100-6,000 rpm
Maximum Torque, lbs-ft @ rpm 207 (280 Nm) @ 1,800-5,000 rpm
Fuel Requirement Premium fuel recommended for maximum performance
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Engine Management / Ignition System Fully electronic engine management with drive-by-wire throttle control, direct injection, adaptive lambda control; mapped ignition with cylinder-selective ignition coil, cylinder-selective adaptive knock control


Engine Design

Arrangement Front mounted, transversal
Cylinder Block Cast iron
Crank Shaft Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy
Valve Train Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC), chain driven with automatic tensioner, hydraulic lifters
Cooling System Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan
Lubrication Gear pump, pressurized, full flow with oil cooler
Fuel/Air Supply Fuel Straight Injection (FSI®) into cylinders, turbocharger/intercooler
Emissions Under bonnet ceramic precatalyst with catalyst heating function via homogenous split dual injection. Bin 8 EPA Federal Emissions Concept. Bin 8 California Emissions Concept.


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Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a new mini SUV to be produced by Japanese automaker Toyota for the 2009 model year. It will slot below the Toyota RAV4 to compete against small SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Soul, while also attracting customers from mainstream family hatchbacks. It debuted at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show and went on sale shortly thereafter. It is powered by a 1,329cc petrol engine that produces 100hp and 132Nm, as well as a 90hp, 205Nm 1,364cc turbo diesel. Front-wheel drive is standard, but the diesel is also offered with all-wheel drive. The Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D AWD boasts the world’s lowest CO2 emissions for a four-wheel drive car, producing just 130g/km. Toyota is aiming to achieve an average 140g/km across its full model range during 2009

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions
Overall length (mm / in) 3930 / 153.27
Overall width (mm / in) 1725 / 67.28
Overall height (mm / in) 1540 / 60.06
Wheel base (mm / in) 2460 / 95.94
Min ground clearance (mm / in) 140 / 5.46
Min turning radius body (m / ft) 5.9 / 19.35
Min turning radius tyre (m / ft) 5.5 / 18.04
Fuel tank capacity (l / gal) 42 / 9.24
Cargo area length (max) (mm / in) 1390 / 54.21
Cargo area width (max) (mm / in) 1260 / 49.14
Cargo area height (max) (mm / in) 935 / 36.47
Interior headroom front (mm / in) 989 / 38.57
Interior legroom front (mm / in) 1024 / 39.94

Weight
Kerb weight total maximum (kg / lb) 1265 / 2789.33
Gross vehicle weight total (kg / lb) 1700 / 3748.5
Towing capacity (braked) (kg / lb) 800 / 1764
Towing capacity (unbraked) (kg / lb) 550 / 1212.75
Roof bar maximum load (kg / lb) 40 / 88.2

Performance
Max speed (km/h / mph) 175 / 108.68
Acceleration (0 - 62mph) (secs / secs) 12.5 / 12.5

Economy Emission
Fuel economy combined (l/100km / mpg) 4.9 / 57.65
CO2 mass emission (combined) (g/km / g/km) 130 / 130

Engine Electrical
Bore (mm / in) 73 / 2.85
Stroke (mm / in) 81.5 / 3.18
Displacement (cc / in(cub)) 1364 / 83.2
Max output (kW / kW) 90 / 90
Engine speed for max output (rpm / rpm) 3800 / 3800
Max torque (Nm / lbft) 205 / 151.09
Engine speed for max torque (rpm / rpm) 2800 / 2800

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PORCHE RS SPYDER

The RS Spyder has been developed exclusively in-house at Porsche - this being the only way of ensuring that engine, transmission, chassis and aerodynamics combine to create a harmonious overall package. The technology in the RS Spyder has been consistently adapted to the conditions required under the LMP2 rules (Le Mans Prototype 2).

The RS Spyder has been adapted to comply with the changed rules for the 2009 season. This affects both the aerodynamics due to the 160-cm wide rear wing and the 3.4-litre V8 engine which now generates 478 bhp instead of 440 bhp following the significant reduction required in the size of the air-restrictor.

ENGINE
Typ Porsche MR6
Concept Endurance racing engine, compact and lightweight, very low centre of gravity, integrated into the chassis as a structural part
Concept 90-degree V8
Displacement 3,397 cm³
Output 440 hp at 9000/min
Torque 370 Nm at 7500/min
Air restrictor 1 x 40,7 mm Ø
Fuel management Intake-manifold fuel injection
Intake system with single cylinder throttle valves
Gas exchange 4 valves/cylinder, each with 2 overhead camshafts (DOHC)
Lubrication system/oil supply Dry-sump lubrication, oil/water heat exchanger
Lubricant Mobil 1
Engine management Electronic engine management
Exhaust system High-performance manifold with silencer


SUSPENSION
Concept Front and rear wheel suspension with double triangular control arms, camber, toe and height are adjustable
Suspension/damping Four-way, spring/damper units activated by pushrods, adjustable torsion-bar springs, dampers (ZF Sachs) and anti-roll bars
Brake system With dual master cylinders and variable brake force distribution
Brake discs Internally vented carbon-fibre brake discs, diameter: 380 mm front, 355 mm rear
Brake calipers Six-piston aluminium fixed calipers
Wheels One-piece 18-inch alloy wheels with central locking element, weight: 7.5 kg (front), 8.5 kg (rear)
Tyres Racing tyres (Michelin)
Front: 29-65/18
Rear: 31-71/18
Steering Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

BODY
Concept Multi-part exterior panelling and underbody lining, aerodynamically and thermodynamically optimised
Trim Multi-part front, side and rear trim panel in CFRP
Underbody Underbody lining with rear diffuser in CFRP, skid block in accordance with ACO regulations
Rear wing Two wing elements, adjustable

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