An Update...

Apologies to anybody who has been following Tarmac regularly for the complete lack of updates in recent months.

The reasons for this are numerous, but predictably a complete lack of time has been mostly the cause thanks to several other (and more pressing commitments).

The good news is that the writer behind Tarmac, Antony Ingram, is now writing for the excellent motoring website www.allcarselectric.com, doing his best to keep you up to date with all the latest news from the world of electric cars.

The other good news is that you can still follow our ramblings on Tarmac's Twitter, which is significantly more frequent and less formal, but hopefully equally as interesting.

For the time being then, Tarmac is on hiatus, and it may not be updated with regularity again for quite some time. I have to express my appreciation for everyone who has visited the page in the past and hope you've enjoyed reading as much as I have writing.

Cheers,

Tarmac

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New Cars 2011 Fiat Uno Thick Model, The Compact Car Segment

1. New Cars 2011 Fiat Uno Thick Model, The Compact Car Segment

2. New Cars 2011 Fiat Uno Thick Model, The Compact Car Segment

3. New Cars 2011 Fiat Uno Thick Model, The Compact Car Segment

4. New Cars 2011 Fiat Uno Thick Model, The Compact Car Segment

5. New Cars 2011 Fiat Uno Thick Model, The Compact Car Segment

Fiat Uno a new, thick model on concepts and lines, come to redefine the compact car segment. This is quite unique. One. Unique. Single. Individual. This is how the dictionary defines the word "Uno". And this is how the new car from Fiat Automobile is.

New Fiat Uno comes with all the attributes that will make it into a new success story. In addition to new concepts and thick lines, enabling an unprecedented level of customization in the Brazilian market. A new icon in his class. With countless options from manufacturers and dealers, clients can customize the car in the / her tastes, with optional items and accessories, new change to the extension Uno / her own individuality. However, behind the innovative display there is also a well-defined machine. This marks the premiere of two new engines - Fire and Fire Evo 1.0 Evo 1.4, both the Flex fuel - which combines modern technology to ensure great performance with fuel economy and low emissions levels.

To formulate a new model concept and achieving a surprising form, the designer of Fiat Style Center for Latin America and the Fiat Style Centre in Italy did not try to guess what consumers want. On the contrary - they speak with the client first and then they began to create the car. Open communication is adopted in the whole development, until the clinic products with the actual size of the internal and external-force model. In this way, there is no room for mistakes.

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New Cars 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, Fastest Cars and New Solutions for Road Cars

New Cars 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, Fastest Cars and New Solutions for Road Cars

New Cars 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, Fastest Cars and New Solutions for Road Cars

New Cars 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, Fastest Cars and New Solutions for Road Cars

New Cars 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, Fastest Cars and New Solutions for Road Cars

New Cars 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, Fastest Cars and New Solutions for Road Cars

Ferrari 599 GTO Berlinetta new V12 is an extremely developed for a brief orientation on specific performance. Ferrari 599 GTO, in fact, the fastest ever road car company. This is an exclusive special limited edition, in true Ferrari tradition, is an entirely new concept, although inspired by a production car. In fact, Ferrari 599 GTO is based on the 599XX, sophisticated car experimental songs, and can be considered almost road-going version. Ferrari 599 GTO is provided only for the 599 clients who seek the maximum expression of high-performance driving. Ferrari 599 GTO directly benefit from the transfer of technology from racing and set the record at Fiorano lap time in 1'24 ".

Fiorano lap time to provide only one indication of the potential of this car. Just as significant are the technical specifications - 670 hp in a 1495kg car is a ratio of weight-for-the power of only 2.23 kg / hp, and ensure 0-100 km / h acceleration time of just 3.35 "and a top speed of more than 335 km / hours. Fundamental to the performance of GTO is an innovative approach to developing the chassis, for the first time on a production car, saw the integration between the handling of the set-up according to the level of response which is close to the limit and very sophisticated electronic controls. The result is nearly complete lack of understeer and chassis really communicative.

Like Ferrari's policy, any new features Ferrari's new solutions for road cars. Ferrari 599 GTO so equipped with the latest, carbon-ceramic brakes a second generation of lighter and offers better performance, new aerodynamic innovations, such as donut wheels that increase aerodynamic efficiency and to improve brake cooling, and Supersport tire developed by Michelin, including front tires wider for greater roadholding. Driver interface is also new to the implementation of the Virtual Race Engineer (VRE) that provides drivers with immediate information on the performance.

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New Cars 2011 Dacia Duster Anti-Corrosion Protection

1. New Cars 2011 Dacia Duster Anti-Corrosion Protection

2. New Cars 2011 Dacia Duster Anti-Corrosion Protection

3. New Cars 2011 Dacia Duster Anti-Corrosion Protection

4. New Cars 2011 Dacia Duster Anti-Corrosion Protection

5. New Cars 2011 Dacia Duster Anti-Corrosion Protection

6. New Cars 2011 Dacia Duster Anti-Corrosion Protection

The Dacia Duster project was born from a simple premise that there is a real need in the world for, comfortable and affordable 4x4 rough, classes that are currently not served well. Recognizing this gap, the Renault group decided to develop an all-terrain vehicles originally intended for emerging markets. European customers' needs are also taken into account from the beginning of the project.

In the market (Russia, Brazil, etc.), the middle class aspires to own a modern car that reflects their social status. At the same time, they want a strong car most reliable, flexible and able to stand up to the demands of the climate and conditions that can be difficult and diverse (long distance, difficult terrain, used in large built-up area). Bid now largely dominated by imported SUVs, which are often beyond the means of pricing the middle classes. In Europe, Dacia's success has highlighted the need for a modern, reliable and affordable cars. Although many 4x4s and SUVs when large enough, it ignores the call for a vehicle, all-terrain functional affordable, profitable and not expensive SUVs often do not match the needs of off-road driving.

Dacia Duster benefits from Renault's recognized expertise in the field of safety. News features Bosch ABS 8.1 4x4, and electronic brakeforce distribution EBV and emergency brake assist. On the passive safety front, a Duster Dacia come as standard with two front airbags (depending on market) and three-point safety belts with load limiters for the front seats. Depending on the version, the two heads of lateral / thorax side airbags mounted in the driver's and front passenger airbags to provide extra protection in case of side impact. Pyrotechnic pretensioners for front seats (depending on version) complete Duster Dacia's retention system. In addition to firmly hold the breasts in place, they restrict the movement forward in the case of a frontal impact with a belt tightening around the chest and lap.

Particular attention has been paid to anti-corrosion protection thanks to some precautions:

• Underbody wax-injected hollow sections and open the panel.
• Fragrant resin sealing of exterior joints.
• Treatments extra wax underbody mechanical components.
• Stone-chip protection for the underbody, sill and wheel arches.

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New Cars 2011 Citroen DS3 Racing Is a Special Edition with a Sports Pedigree

1. New Cars 2011 Citroen DS3 Racing Is a Special Edition with a Sports Pedigree

2. New Cars 2011 Citroen DS3 Racing Is a Special Edition with a Sports Pedigree

3. New Cars 2011 Citroen DS3 Racing Is a Special Edition with a Sports Pedigree

4. New Cars 2011 Citroen DS3 Racing Is a Special Edition with a Sports Pedigree

5. New Cars 2011 Citroen DS3 Racing Is a Special Edition with a Sports Pedigree

6. New Cars 2011 Citroen DS3 Racing Is a Special Edition with a Sports Pedigree

Citro�n DS3 Racing is a special edition with a sports pedigree 100%. Planned for second half 2010, Citro�n DS3 Racing exclusive will be limited only 1000 units of production. With carbon-trimmed integrated components and specialized motor sports equipment, Citro�n Racing DS3's heard and 1.6-liter turbo-charged THP 150 engine develops 200hp - an increase of nearly 30% power of standard units - with a 15% increase in torque from 240Nm to 275Nm.

Engineers to achieve additional power output from 156hp to 200hp, Citro�n Racing a modified and optimized powertrain components, stay tuned and adjusted for turbo performance mapping engine control unit. A special tail and exhaust pipes are also added.

Allowing DS3 Citro�n Racing to keep the road, the car has undergone some significant enhancements sport. The steering has been made more precise, the control system modified for new tires. The fitment springs stiffer suspension, adjusted the front and rear shock absorbers (to handle the increased power), and widening the front and rear track by 30mm - plus lowering the car by 15mm - all dramatically change the driving dynamics.

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New Cars 2011 Chevrolet Volt future Cars Is Aerodynamics

1. New Cars 2011 Chevrolet Volt future Cars Is Aerodynamics

2. New Cars 2011 Chevrolet Volt future Cars Is Aerodynamics

3. New Cars 2011 Chevrolet Volt future Cars Is Aerodynamics

4. New Cars 2011 Chevrolet Volt future Cars Is Aerodynamics

5. New Cars 2011 Chevrolet Volt future Cars Is Aerodynamics

6. New Cars 2011 Chevrolet Volt future Cars Is Aerodynamics

Chevrolet Volt is symbolic of GM's strong commitment to the future Because aerodynamics plays a key role in maximizing driving range, GM designers created an aerodynamically efficient design for vehicle production. Many design cues from the concept vehicle endure in the production of the Chevrolet Volt, including the closed front grille, athletic stance, rear design graphics, outside rearview mirror mirrors and more. rounded and flush front fascia The Chevrolet Volt, sharp corners and grille are functional, enabling air to move easily around the car. Currently, tip back sharply and carefully designed spoiler allow air to flow out and leave quickly. An aggressive rake on the windshield and rear screen helps reduce turbulence and drag.

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New Cars 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe New Design, Focal Point,Technical Capabilities.

1. New Cars 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe New Design, Focal Point,Technical Capabilities.

2. New Cars 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe New Design, Focal Point,Technical Capabilities.

3. New Cars 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe New Design, Focal Point,Technical Capabilities.

4. New Cars 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe New Design, Focal Point,Technical Capabilities.

5. New Cars 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe New Design, Focal Point,Technical Capabilities.

Cadillac launched the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe, the latest and most dramatic of a series of brand new designs to reach production. Scheduled to arrive in Cadillac showrooms in the spring of 2010, Cadillac CTS Coupe is a new sports luxury coupe designed to be the center of the revised brand lineup.

"Cadillac CTS Coupe Cadillac is the new focal point, expressing the design and technical capabilities," said Bryan Nesbitt, general manager of Cadillac. "It is intended to appeal to new generations of car enthusiasts. Cadillac CTS Coupe joined the Sport Sedan, a 556-horsepower (415 kW) CTS-V and the CTS Sport Wagon The new Cadillac lineup as the foundation. A high performance V-Series Coupe edition will also be released in the year 2010.

Cadillac CTS Coupe design that took more than almost unchanged from the concept car introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2008. Coupe is a 2 +2 layout of classical supported with advanced technology, such as rear-view camera system and the system of performance-oriented suspension coupled to the rear wheel or all-wheel drive.

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New Cars 2011 Buick Regal Is Rooted in Germany,

1. New Cars 2011 Buick Regal Is Rooted in Germany

2. New Cars 2011 Buick Regal Is Rooted in Germany

3. New Cars 2011 Buick Regal Is Rooted in Germany

4. New Cars 2011 Buick Regal Is Rooted in Germany

5. New Cars 2011 Buick Regal Is Rooted in Germany

The 2011 Buick Regal is like nothing you've ever experienced from this brand, "The Buick Regal is the next chapter in the transformation of the Buick and will expand the portfolio to include a sports sedan."

Buick Regal just arrived in the second quarter 2010, with appropriate scenery aimed at competitors like the Acura TSX and Volvo S60. It has a longer wheelbase and larger than the volume of baggage vehicles, along with standard features - including a six-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch wheels and OnStar - which does not offer a good standard of competition.

Buick Regal development is rooted in Germany, where leading global engineering team created the award-winning Opel Insignia - Car in 2009 the European Year. Coat has collected more than 31 prestigious awards and is a middle-selling sedan in Europe. Buick Regal will bring all the winners emblem design, technology and European-inspired performance capabilities for the U.S. market. Buick Regal has been successful in other continents, in China. It went on sale in December 2008 and more than 64 000 Regals were sold there. Enthusiastic customers who engraved quotes, flowing design and responsive performance as the main reason for buying.

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New 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport,HorsePower Car,New Dimension Of Fun Cars.

1. New 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport,HorsePower Car,New Dimension Of Fun Cars.

2. ew 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport,HorsePower Car,New Dimension Of Fun Cars.

3. New 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport,HorsePower Car,New Dimension Of Fun Cars.

4. New 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport,HorsePower Car,New Dimension Of Fun Cars.

5. New 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport,HorsePower Car,New Dimension Of Fun Cars.

The model have been very popular or very successful in the race, Ettore Bugatti customers are often encouraged masters to tease out from the engine some more horsepower for their future cars. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. has been in the same situation when an existing customer they asked the company to not only design their optical second model is different but also make a version with a sporty driving experience and more extreme. The result is a car with a unique high-performance 1200 hp (882 kW) offers experienced drivers a new dimension of fun, with a maximum torque of 1500 Newton meters and a limited top speed of 415 km / h (to protect the tires) but, the technique of the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport identical with the record of the car. Five first Bugatti Veyron Super Sport comes from the production line itself would be a special series, with the same configuration with a car note landspeed.

The body has improved aerodynamics to improve efficiency and maintain a perfect balance in every situation, while the new fiber structure of the all-carbon monocoque guarantees maximum torsional stiffness and passive safety - with reduced weight. Skin made entirely of carbon fiber composites, and the new Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is available in 100 percent carbon exposed clearlacquered on request.

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport's flat, elongated silhouette immediately recognizable. 16-cylinder engine to get air from the NACA two-channel integrated into the roof, instead of the spoon on top of the machine. The front air intakes have been enlarged and reshaped, with the lower side to extend the elegant curve of the wheel. The rear looks sporty revised because the diffuser and dual exhaust system is set center.

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New Brabus Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 2011 a Special Flair of Exclusivity

1. New Brabus Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 2011 a Special Flair of Exclusivity

2. New Brabus Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 2011 a Special Flair of Exclusivity

3. New Brabus Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 2011 a Special Flair of Exclusivity

4. New Brabus Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 2011 a Special Flair of Exclusivity

5. New Brabus Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 2011 a Special Flair of Exclusivity

The most powerful option for the Brabus Mercedes-Benz E-Class car is the engine capacity of 6.1 Brabus. V8 engine from the E 500 (USA: E550) extensively modified model. A billet steel crankshaft with longer stroke, larger cylinder and piston-line delivery of influencing an increase from 5.5 to 6.1 liters of displacement (336-372 cubic inches). Engine conversion further includes four valve cylinder heads are optimized for mixture flow, the installation of special camshafts and Brabus stainless-steel sport exhaust system with high-performance metal catalysts. Custom-programmed engine electronics ensure the proper interaction of all new components.

Like all Brabus engine with a capacity of 6.1 Brabus engines are lubricated exclusively with Aral high performance synthetic motor oil. This produces a power output rating of 462 hp (456 bhp) / 340 kW and peak torque of 615 Nm (453 lb-ft) at 3100 rpm low. Powered by this engine, Brabus Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible sprint from rest to 100 km / h (62 mph) in just 4.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 300 km / h (186 mph). Level of performance puts Brabus tuned Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars firmly among the world's fastest car soft-top four-seater.

Solutions Brabus suspension calibrated specifically for use with sporty low-profile tires. The available options vary, ranging from sport springs, lower ride height than the two-door by some 30 millimeters (1.2 inches), height-adjustable for coil-over damper suspension with variable rate.

The maximum active safety is also a major priority when it comes to brake: Various Brabus high performance brake systems are available, including versions of top-of-the-line with six-piston aluminum fixed calipers and 360-mm (14.2 inches) and discarded perforated discs on the front axle and four-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the rear.

Brabus also offers a complete experience of interior customization for soft-top Mercedes: The program includes hitting the interior of stainless steel plates with Brabus logo lights up, a wheel ergonomically shaped Brabus sport steering wheel and original elements of carbon fiber in the number of different colors for dashboard, center console and panel door Brabus wood inlays add a special flair of exclusivity. special production techniques allow these inlays will be manufactured in any color you can imagine with polished, matte finish surface or open-pore.

Brabus upholstery shop to change, especially soft yet durable leather and Alcantara Brabus Mastics beautiful interior according to customer's own color and design preferences.

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New Bentley Mulsanne 2011Techical Spesifications

1. New Bentley Mulsanne 2011Techical Spesifications

2. New Bentley Mulsanne 2011Techical Spesifications

3. New Bentley Mulsanne 2011Techical Spesifications

4. New Bentley Mulsanne 2011Techical Spesifications

5. New Bentley Mulsanne 2011Techical Spesifications

The design of the new Bentley Mulsanne is a unique blend of sportiness, elegance and solidity coachbuilt. Bentley S-Type echoed the 1950s, Mulsanne has a bold frontal design is dominated by traditional Bentley grille matrix and very prominent, rounded classical interior lights with chrome surround, flanked by two outboard cluster of smaller lights, all featuring the latest in lighting technology. Flying B 'radiator mascot was drawn icons' are available as options.

Long hood, short front overhang and long rear overhangs help to convey a sense of power and movement, strengthened by the thigh muscles and sharply sculpted lines that flow gracefully from front to rear wing. Uniquely designed 20-inch wheels (and optional 21-inch) strongly reinforce the Bentley Mulsanne, sporting attitude.

Body produced in new manufacturing facilities at Bentley headquarters in Crewe where traditional metalworking skills, developed over six decades, is still widely used during the nine-week build process. This is the reverse of the volume-building production cars ... but the very symbol of Bentley.

Rear screen, for example, is completely enveloped by the coachwork. This gives the line, flowing smoothly into the rear of the car, complementing the D-pillars that form beautiful - a complex curve can only be created by the development of skilled trainers. All spot welds made by hand during the construction of the Bentley Mulsanne and all joints are hand-brazed panels. It further enhance the 'dug out of solid performance' and results in very stiff body.

Technical Specifications

* Engine
o Type: Twin-turbocharged V8
O Installation: Front, longitudinal, rear-wheel drive
o Construction: Alloy heads and block
o Capacity: 6750cc
o Power: 512PS / 505bhp / 377kW
o Torque: 1020Nm / � 752 ft
* Transmission
o Type: Rear-wheel-drive
o Gearbox: ZF 8-Speed Automatic
* Body & Chassis
o Length: 5562mm (219.49 in)
o Width: 1926mm (75.80 in)
o Height: 1526mm (60.01 in)
o Wheelbase: 3266mm (128.60 in)
o Front Track: 1605mm (63.20 in)
o Rear track: 1651mm (65.00 in)
* Wheels / tires
o (standard): 9J x 20in. with tires 265/45 ZR 20
o (option): 9J x 21in. with tires 265/40 ZR 21

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