Rolls-Royce RR4: Mini-Rolls gets the power of 500 hp

In the year 2010, the new entry level model from Rolls-Royce come, the internal project name "RR4" to bear. The new Mini-Rolls, the current model range alongside the Phantom, and also expand in size in the luxury - but in a Rolls-Royce for more compact form. At the Geneva Motor Show 2009, the 200EX experimental car to clear out and the RR4, the new design direction, including the production model should reward.Now the British gave the first information about the drive out: A new 6.6 liter big-turbo V12 engine with an output of 507 hp - is significantly more power than the already strong, and even just half a meter long phantom. The transmission is a completely newly developed 8-speed automatic made by ZF, which is significant at a lower consumption and lower CO2 values unaffected.

With his dynamic leadership line shows the 5399-meter, 1948 meters wide and 1550 meters high 200EX less formal than previous models. Size, style and expression to speak on a wider basis and make it suitable for many occasions. Immediately as a real Rolls-Royce seen 200EX exudes the spirit as a younger man so far from a Rolls-Royce was accustomed.Design elements, such as the high front end, the long bonnet, short front overhang, the prominent sloping A-pillar and the elegant Heck, give the 200EX, an informal presence: powerful, but not intrusive. The body of the Rolls-Royce 200EX has large areas, while fine, horizontal lines that emphasize geometric precision. The sill line going upwards and the flat roof while care for a powerful profile.

The appearance to emphasize the front and rear ailing coach Doors. This Phantom back in 2003, introduced by former sports-inspired design feature offers an additional functionality: posted outside doors will open at an angle of up to 83 degrees, and to facilitate the entry and exit for backseat passengers considerably.At the front flank two LED headlights an evolutionary step in the famous grille: Rolls-Royce refused the style of barbecue in a less traditional pillars of the temple, but a little more air on an aircraft engine on. The entries describe an arc to the inside and the quest sit deep in the hole. Meanwhile, the exterior paint finish in "Darkest Tungsten" a contrast to the brushed silver satin bonnet and A-pillar.In the interior of the 200EX, the makers have created a contemporary atmosphere, the Rolls-Royce principles finest materials and unparalleled comfort follows. The interior is flooded with light. Still feel the passengers by the high waistline and the heavy doors, very good hands. Rear disseminate additional lounge seats intimacy and privacy. Nor are the chrome door handles and the traditional treble clef switch and the noble instrumentation with chrome accents on.

KTM X-Bow ROC: The Road Runner for Champions

The "Race of Champions (ROC) is the crowning conclusion of any motorsport year - will compete but the world's best racing drivers at the wheel of various vehicles in exciting head-to-head race against a backdrop of tens of thousands of excited motor racing fans. Legendary drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Sébastien Loeb, Tom Kristensen and Matthias Ekström participated in a competition in December 2008 at the KTM X-Bow Square.


Reason enough for the Austrians, a strictly limited special series of lightweight, purist sports car with the name "Race of Champions - ROC short - hang up. Several details on the draw only 30 copies limited special model: the exclusive paintwork in the ROC-design and a weight-saving Vollcarbon equipment, which, inter alia, a smooth racing underbody with front splitter and rear diffuser, but the body panels and wheel covers.

Particularly striking is also the carbon fiber monocoque with carbon Crashbox in sight, while the acoustically special sport exhaust system with a particularly rich sound convinced. It also equips the KTM X-Bow ROC specially painted with central-locking wheels, a train-and pressure-adjustable sports suspension stage, a removable multi-function steering wheel and adjustable pedals from.
For the drive of the KTM X-Bow ROC, a big 2.0 liter four cylinder TFSI Audi engine with gasoline direct injection, the 240 hp at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 310 Nm with 2000 to 5500 revolutions mobilized. The engine-optimized application KTM, so the turbo-lag to a minimum and the response continues to improve.

Thus equipped, spurtet of the 785 kilogram lightweight KTM X-Bow ROC in just 3.9 seconds from standstill to 100 and ended his driving at 220 km / h. The average consumption per 100 kilometers, there KTM at 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers to. Rounding off the package of driving a manual six-speed transmission with differential lock.
To make contact with the asphalt in front aluminum wheels in 17 x 7.5 inch dimension with tires and 205/40 rear counterparts in 18 x 9.5 inches and tires in size 235/40 ago. In the wheels there is a high-performance braking system from Brembo with 4-piston Festsätteln and 305 millimeters wide, ventilated, slotted discs on the front axle and counterparts with 2-piston Festsätteln and 262 mm wide rear wheels.
The prize for the champions of the sports net is 69,980 euros, ie in Germany - including taxes - 83157.20 Euro demzufologe plus possible import taxes. The price also includes a helmet by Schuberth and an indoor cover as "pajamas" for the car.