Audi creates a car with autopilot

Crazy idea - that's a great way to check how far into the future we can look through technological progress. Audi Company makes it clear that the limit has long been, not where we think he is. It is no secret that any car maker will always try to launch some own know-how. That's only in the case of Audi, there is also an irresistible desire to use all these new technologies in the racing world. Thus, with the advent of diesel technology Ingolstadt cars come up against opponents with diesel engines and racing victories, 24 Hours of Le Mans. Now here it is the turn of the famous race on a fairly rapid "rock climbing" called Pikes Peak. This debilitating battle with time has already been won by Audi in 1987, but now it's time for a new challenge.

The main protagonist this time - Audi TTS, which was pet name Shelley. Its mission is not just a banal participation at the world famous boot Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and in translating the latest Dream Group - completion of phase without the driver itself. That is, the car must be run without human help, relying only on an algorithm written for his program. Separately, we note that TTS should not simply pass on the highway, and pass it by using the technique of rally driving, showing at the same time acceptable final time. For these purposes, even had a staff parking brake that works exclusively in the manual mode, replace the automatic fitted to the VW Passat.

The algorithms developed at Stanford University, and assistance in writing related programs provided by Sun Microsystems. When the route system will be based on information about pozitsinirovanii provided by Applanix POS LV420 GPS. In addition to accurate navigation, a list of operational know-how includes: an electric steering system gain, an electronic accelerator, the previously mentioned parking brake, as well as special emergency shutdown system, which can be activated remotely, based on data transmitted from distances of 30 kilometers.

The principle function in the initial stage was tested using special equipment at Stanford, and now tests are conducted with a computer-based CPU Core2Duo, which stands directly in the car and manages the process through programs Solaris, created just brokered by Sun Microsystems.

Recall that in the Pikes Peak usually involved very powerful cars, engines capable of developing a crazy time, but there are also other categories that can compete not only conventional serial cars, but motorcycles. In our case, TTS, even in the basic version is able to show good results in the fight with time. Completion of this model includes not only well-known four-wheel drive quattro, but rather a powerful two-liter turbo with 272 hp in its arsenal. With manual transmission, this model weighs 1395 kg, whereas with the DSG gearbox and all sorts of sensors, it added, 75 kg. The dynamics of acceleration to 100 km / h at the same time remained at 5 seconds.

So far, the newest project being tested, but for the first successes can already watch. It is worth noting that the invisible, controlling the car pretty well mastered the principles of rally driving with demolition of the rear axle. Who knows, maybe this team of scientists and drivers really can ride on a sophisticated road without a driver. In this case, you can go to a new level, claiming in competition cars without drivers. Above all, the machine at some point did not rebel against the people, in an attempt to protect drivers from themselves.

Acura TSX Sport Wagon 2011 News

Actually this is something we already knew , but the important thing now is when. Acura has officially stated that the unpublished 2011 TSX Sport Wagon will be presented at the New York Auto Show to be held later this month, whose first units will be marketed later. Recall that the TSX Sport Wagon is based on the Honda Accord Tourer European market.

Acura has not yet confirmed on the engines that will be available in the TSX Sport Wagon, which could be a 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 201 horses, and / or a 3.5-liter V6 with 280 horses. Meanwhile we light candles for us Acura TSX offers the Sport Wagon with the 2.3-liter turbo engine and 230 horses of RDX crossover , along with the AWD system SH-AWD.

"The TSX Sport Wagon represents a smart choice for those seeking a vehicle with utility," said John Mendel, executive vice president, sales. "It's practical, fun to drive, luxurious and technically advanced, all while achieving an outstanding estimated highway fuel economy rating of 30 miles per gallon*."

The TSX Sport Wagon delivers flexible utility and generous interior space- perfect for those with a growing family or an active lifestyle. The TSX Sport Wagon boasts an innovative and highly functional rear cargo space that includes a removable side panel to accommodate wider items such as golf clubs and integrated under-floor bins for hidden storage. Along with this sizeable cargo space, the TSX Sport Wagon features a comfortable and spacious cabin with seating for up to five adults.

The TSX Sport Wagon's practical utility is cleverly masked behind crisp lines and a sleek, European-inspired exterior. Bold wheel arches frame the 17-inch, 5-spoke aluminum wheels, giving the Sport Wagon an aggressive stance. The chiseled, muscular body and sloping roofline emphasize its performance capabilities while making it more aerodynamic.

Powering the TSX Sport Wagon is a 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTEC, inline four-cylinder engine paired with a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission fit with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. The TSX Sport Wagon delivers brisk performance while achieving an EPA-estimated 30 mpg* on the highway. Drawing from its sports sedan roots, the TSX Sport Wagon features agile handling and quick off the line acceleration, allowing it to easily tackle a twisty mountain road or swiftly navigate through city streets.

To enhance the driving experience, the TSX Sport Wagon features the latest in advanced technologies including an available hard disk drive-based Acura Navigation System¿ with an all-new 8-inch full VGA high-resolution color display and AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather¿ featuring radar image mapping. For the audiophile, the TSX Sport Wagon will be available with an Acura/ELS Surround Premium Audio System and a hard disk drive (HDD) for media storage. Additionally, the TSX Sport Wagon is equipped with an impressive list of standard features, including a power glass moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seats, a premium sound system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, and USB port and AUX jack music interface. Like all Acura vehicles, the TSX Sport Wagon will come with a comprehensive list of standard safety features, including Acura's acclaimed Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure.

The 2011 TSX Sport Wagon will be an entry luxury utility offering when it arrives at Acura dealerships in the late fall. The Sport Wagon will join the TSX lineup, which already includes the popular 4-cylinder and sporty V-6 powered sports sedans.

TSX Sport Wagon Specifications:
Length: 189.4 inches
Width: 72.4 inches
Height: 57.9 inches
Wheelbase: 106.5 inches
Wheel: 17x7.5- inch 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
Seating capacity: 5-passenger

*Preliminary EPA mileage estimates determined by Honda. Final EPA mileage estimates not available at the time of printing. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. You actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

The luxurious Mercedes-Benz four seconds faster

And again from Mercedes makes the most powerful and fastest luxury sedan in the world. At this time in front of the entire planet appears Brabus tuning shop with a model SV12 R. Black, other colors do not exist for Brabus, Mercedes-Benz S600 reaches a maximum speed of 340 km / h, because under the hood is an extraordinary engine Brabus SV12 Biturbo R 750. As the name implies - a 12-cylinder V-type engine power of 750 hp It reaches an enormous maximum torque of 1350 Nm.

Brabus SV12 Biturbo R 750 - is wasting Mercedes engine, which now has a volume of 6.3 liters instead of the standard 5.5. This is a special crankshaft, forged pistons larger diameter. In addition, the engine changed the form of inlet and outlet channels of both cylinder heads, in order to improve the flow of fuel-air mixture. Four special camshafts on a new controlled valves, reaching a maximum effective burning of fuel in the cylinders of a huge engine.

Dvigatelisty Brabus supplied this huge and hot as a blast furnace, the engine such as a large turbo with a more efficient intercooling system. Pipes of the blast furnace - a high-performance exhaust system with four exhaust pipes of stainless steel and a catalyst for low resistance. As a result, power throughout the power plant is not reduced, and the exhausts comply with modern standards of toxicity. Rated output is 750 hp engine at 5500 rpm. At 2100 rpm. engine goes to the maximum torque 1350 Nm.

A powerful engine makes the Brabus Mercedes S600 black missile ground-to-surface missiles with a starting acceleration to 100 km / h in 4,0 seconds. 200 km / h reached in just 11.9 seconds, and eventually Brabus gaining the maximum 340 km / h. Power to the rear wheels via a modified five-speed automatic transmission.

A "rocket" Brabus SV12 R fairly high demands on the aerodynamic properties of the vehicle. Aerodynamic components for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class at this time were developed from scratch. Brabus designers lived in a wind tunnel to develop a bright front bumper with sharp edges to reduce the lift on the front axle. Large central duct cools the engine and front brakes. Built-in light devices for its bright lights to inform the street the appearance of "evil" cars - scare pedestrians and mikrolitrazhki free road than contribute to the high level of security Brabus SV12 R on the road.

Rare case, but the Brabus is not relieved after the change in the Mercedes S-Class bumpers. For SV12 R created a new design of the front wings of the body, which are made of aluminum. To optimize airflow on the sides of the car designers have set new thresholds with an integrated function of the illumination zone entry / exit.

Customers can choose for your Brabus coolest wheels, for example, 21-inch one-piece forged and polished shestispitsevye Monoblock VI, Monoblock E. or The most exclusive wheel are called Monoblock F Platinum Edition. All drives are equipped with Pirelli tires and YOKOHAMA. Big wheels have created the necessary space to install a high-performance brake system with 12-piston aluminum calipers and ventilated brake disks with a diameter of 380 mm front and 355 mm rear, where the disc brake caliper shestiporshnevye aluminum.

Multimedia system in the Brabus manages a laptop, installed in the trunk. If you like it - you can remove it and use outside the car. Specialists Brabus promise that the car system will quickly and correctly to work with your laptop. Lavishly appointed salon includes a 15.2-inch 16:9 TFT screen, which serves as a computer monitor, Internet connection via UMTS, two ports USB 2.0, allowing to connect various peripheral devices, such as web camera for video conferencing. Bringing in the car and connect the printer is not necessary - in the car has its own built-in center console color printer. In Brabus have screens in back of the front seats and in the ceiling. They can show video or video from any carrier, even though DVD Blu-ray. Built-in MP3-player can store over 5000 songs. Sound cleaned from noise wireless headphones Sennheiser Gard.