The Supersport R makes do with a new adaption of the Ford-sourced 2.0-liter four-cylinder Duratec petrol engine rated for 180bhp, which is linked to a five-speed manual and a limited-slip differential that drive the rear tires.
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The two companies made the wedding official today during a press conference in Paris where they announced the formation of a new 50-50 joint venture to develop both Alpine and Caterham-branded sports cars on common underpinnings and built at Renault's plant in Dieppe in northern France.
The Caterham Group will own a 50% stake in the Automobiles Alpine Renault company, which is currently owned 100 percent by Renault SAS. The Société des Automobiles Alpine Caterham (SAAC) venture will be created in January 2013 and will be headed by Bernard Ollivier, who became vice president of Renault in 2011.
Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Renault commented: "This innovative partnership with Caterham embodies a longstanding ambition: the creation of a sports car with the Alpine DNA. It carries both opportunities for the Dieppe plant and the development of its historic expertise."
For nearly four decades, ever since it acquired the production rights to the legendary Lotus 7, Britain's Caterham has been fine-tuning the aforementioned recipe and now, it has prepared its most extreme plate on the menu, the new race-ready Seven Superlight R600.
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Last August, Lotus was linked with developing the production version of the A110-50. It was a rumor, which at the time, made sense since the British carmaker has a lot of experience in developing projects for third-party clients.
Now, however, British publication Autocar claims that Renault has chosen Caterham, not Lotus, as its partner in developing the new Alpine Berlinette.
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Today, it lives on in the form of the Caterham 7 (or Caterham Seven) after Caterham Cars bought the rights to the design back in 1973.
During the past four decades, the U.K.-based automaker has refined the chassis and updated the Seven's mechanical components, while at the same time, keeping true to its roots.
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      | The Cadillac CTS is a mid-size car manufactured by General Motors Cadillac brand is currently available in three body styles: coupe car, and Sport Wagon. Introduced in 2002 as a sports sedan as a replacement for Cadillac Catera, CTS was named 2010 Car and Driver 10 best list for a consecutive period of three years. Car's exterior was designed by Wayne Cherry and Kip Wasenko, and marked the start of production of language, "Art and Science" design first introduced the concept car Evoq. Introduced in the 2002 2003 model, built by GM CTS new Sigma rear drive platform. It marked the return of rear-wheel drive car and the brand, and was the first Cadillac manual transmission should be offered from 1988 Cimarron. CTS is designed to replace the Opel-based Catera designed badge. CTS was the North American Car of the Year Award for 2002. CTS manufactured in GM's Lansing Grand River plant in Lansing, Michigan. Originally powered by a 3.2 L LA3 V6 to 220 hp (164 kW) and CTS has been updated 3.6 L V6 DOHC variable valve timing, in 2004, produces 255 hp (190 kW) and 252 lb ft (342 Nm) of couple. |       |
         | The Buick Enclave is a full-size crossover SUV launched in May 2007 as a 2008 model of the Buick division of General Motors. Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse and Saturn Outlook all share the new Lambda platform from GM. Enclave was unveiled in 2006 at the North American International Auto Show, officially as a concept car, making it the first Lambda vehicle to display. Enclave is Buick Centieme partially based on the concept unveiled at Detroit Auto 2003. Buick Enclave replaced two SUVs, the minivan-based appointments and the truck-based Rainier, and Terraza minivan. The Enclave has seating for seven passengers, with seats optional second row bench instead of two captain chairs, which increases the standard seating for eight. It comes standard with front-drive wheels with optional four-wheel drive. The Enclave shares its powertrain with Lambda brothers and sisters. For its first year of production, the enclave is powered by a 275 hp (205 kW) 3.6 L High Feature V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. For the 2009 model, 3.6-liter V6 direct injection spark ignition VVT with 286 hp (213 kW) and 255 ft • lbf (346 Nm).Standard torque (also available as standard on the other Lambdas, 2009). The last direct injection engine provides a broader torque curve, bringing the fuel economy of 17 mpg-US (14 L/100 km, 20 mpg-imp) / 24 MPG-USA (9.8 L / 100 km, 29 mpg-imp) for FWD models and 16 mpg-US (15 L/100 km 19 mpg imp) / 22 mpg-US (11 L/100 km, 26 mpg-imp) on models AWD, according to new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates. Lambda vehicles are built at GM Delta Township assembly new near Lansing, Michigan, and the production of the Enclave began April 11, 2007, with the first vehicles with some dealers at the end of the month. Enclave began with a starting price of $ 32.790. Enclave is the largest unibody vehicle is sold worldwide, about 1 inch (25 mm), more than its Lambda siblings. Is often praised for its next space large load, while maintaining a relatively dynamic unibody construction compared to traditional body-on-frame. It also appreciated for being one of the quietest vehicles for sale in the United States, as well as quality of interior design. The first production Enclave has often been criticized for its 6-speed gearbox, which was (hesitant to climb".In 2009, however, transmission is considered more competent pair of much more. For its entire production, is considered too heavy, weighing nearly 5,000 pounds (2300 kg) with all-wheel drive.Enclave is very strong initial sales, and demand far outstrips the ability to force GM to add third shift Delta Township plant. |
