Proton Prevé P3-22A hatchback, Putra Heights

Proton Prevé P3-22A hatchback, Putra Heights

Our third recorded Proton Prevé hatchback sighting finds a camouflaged P3-22A at a set of lights in Putra Heights. Of course, you’ve seen the test mules before – once and twice – so this picture doesn’t reveal anything new, save perhaps for a confirmation that the third brake light is mounted on the rear spoiler. Still, it’s the clearest shot we have of the car to date, the first to offer a dead-on view of the back and the only one with the brake lights on. Any new angle is appreciated (we want to see as much of the car as possible, don’t we?), so much thanks go to reader Guna for this one. At the Thai and Australian launches of the Prevé, Proton said that we can expect the hatchback variant to debut sometime this year; as always, we’ll keep you in the loop. Meanwhile, check out Theophilus Chin‘s rendering here.

Kawasaki Ninja Z800 e version

806 cm3 liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-line Four tuned for strong low-mid range torque With its larger displacement, the Z800 engine offers increased performance at all RPM. The greater performance is especially noticeable in the low-mid range, adding greater everyday usability as well as increased riding exhilaration. Shorter final gearing complements the new

Highly communicative chassis While maintaining a highly sporty nature, the Z800's friendly character makes it an accomodating mount even for beginners. Increased road holding performance, and hence traction, on all types of road surfaces enables both sporty and friendly riding characteristics. Tubular backbone chassis design with engine sub-frame and new connecting pipe, and revised

41 mm inverted fork 41mm KYB Inverted fork contributes to the Z800’s quick, nimble handling, excellent road-holding ability and superb feedback. Optimized for the increased engine and revised frame rigidity. Colour scheme shown is that of Z800

Enhanced braking performance New opposed, 4-piston calipers (ABS version only) gripping larger-diameter 310 mm petal discs deliver formidable stopping power with superb control and feel. Colour scheme shown is that of Z800

Full digital instrumentation The Z800's futuristic looking instrument panel features a triple LCD screen which includes a level-meter-style tachometer, fuel gauge, remaining range and the Economical Riding Indicator. Colour scheme shown is that of Z80

Natural riding position The relationship between pegs, seat and handlebars was designed to enhance communication between rider and machine, giving the rider a confidence-inspiring feeling of control that perfectly complements its accurate and precise handling qualities. New seat design contributes to increased comfort for rider and passenger. Colour scheme shown is that of Z800

Buffed header pipes Elegant curves of the exhaust header pipes complement the Z800’s fierce street-fighter styling.

Aggressive front cowl Compact headlamp cowl uses a multi-facet design to create a more aggressive, glaring visage for the Z800. The fierce appearence is one of the key styling elements of the aggressive new design. Colour scheme shown is that of Z800

LED taillight New taillight design features a “Z” pattern – a nice touch that complements the slim tail section of this latest Z-model. Colour scheme shown is that of Z800

Sharp under-cowl The under-cowl adds to the Z800’s street-fighter image and along with the engine shrouds contributes to the aggressive, visceral design. (optional) Colour scheme shown is that of Z800

Optional ABS ABS Models feature a compact and lightweight Nissin motorcycle ABS unit. The unit is located under the rider's seat, contributing to increased room for storage under the passenger seat. Colour scheme shown is that of Z800

Audi RS7 Sportback

The Audi A7 finally gets a high performance RS version! Say hello to Ingolstadt’s Detroit 2013 debutant – the new Audi RS7. Previously, one had to settle for an S7 if he wanted to have a powerful large 5-door Sportback – it was powered by a 4.0 litre bi-turbo V8 doing 420 PS and 550Nm. The RS version is also powered by a 4.0 litre bi-turbo V8, but in the RS7, it’s tuned up to 560 PS and a constant 700Nm of torque between 1,750rpm to 5,500rpm, similiar to the tune used in the RS6. The 100km/h sprint takes just 3.9 seconds, equal to that of the RS6.

The RS7 version of the engine features RS-specific engine management and an unthrottled intake. The twin turbos are both twin-scroll units, and produce up to 1.2 bars of pressure. They are located within the V bank of the engine. As a result, the gas paths are very short, improving response. Switchable flaps in the exhaust system make the engine sound even fuller at the push of a button or under strong acceleration. Audi also offers an optional sport exhaust system. No twin clutch to be had here – like the RS6, Audi uses an 8-speed tiptronic automatic transmission. The lower gears are spaced closely together for a sportier drive while the final 8th gear is tall like an overdrive for better fuel efficiency. There’s either a D or S mode, or you can manually shift via steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, or the gear selector lever.

The V8 engine also features cylinder on demand, where at low to medium engine loads and speeds, cylinder 2, 3, 5 and 8 are deactivated by closing their valves via electromechanical actuators. The 4.0 TFSI then runs as a four-cylinder engine until the driver accelerates more strongly again. The operating points in the active cylinders are displaced toward higher loads, increasing efficiency. Audi claims cylinder on demand improves NEDC fuel consumption by roughly five percent, and even greater savings of approximately 10 percent are possible when driving at moderate speeds. An Audi RS car wouldn’t be complete without quattro, so Audi’s famed all wheel drive system is naturally standard. Audi’s quattro uses a center differential with a high locking rate and a separate oil cooler to regulate its temperature. It distributes the power as needed within a wide range between the front and rear axles. In the standard configuration, 60 percent flows to the rear and 40 percent to the front.

Wheels are polished forged 20 inch lightweight wheels as standard with a 7-twin spoke design, with the option of 21 inch cast wheels in three design choices. These wheels hide performance brakes, with large 390mm discs up front. Six-pot brakes grip the discs, finished in black as standard or red as an option. You can also upgrade to 420mm carbon fiber ceramic discs with anthracite gray calipers. Sadly, Euromobil doesn’t offer any Audi RS models in Malaysia, although the R8 is available. But perhaps you can make a special order. Drool at more high-res images of the Audi RS7 after the jump.

Source : Paultan.org

Car Crash: Two GTRs Wrecked in Malaysia – Four Dead, Two Critical Injured

Four people died and two others suffered serious injuries when two Nissan GT-Rs lost control and both hit a tree in Malaysia, earlier today. The accident happened on Jalan Haji Ahmad 1 in the city of Kuantan in the direction of Semambu. The two supercars, believed to be speeding, lost control under wet conditions and crashed around 4:00 AM local time. The four victims killed in the accident were the driver of the Dark Grey Nissan GT-R, Tan Kah Yong (24 years old), passenger Bao Shanshan sitting in the front (26 years old from Liaoning, China), the driver of the White Nissan GT-R Go Haw Wei (20 years old) and passenger Koay Khor Liang (21 years old), also passenger in the front. Two more passengers were seated in the sports cars, one in the back of each GT-R. The two are seriously injured and brought to a local hospital.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R 2013

2013 Kawasaki ZX-10R Key Features • NEW Öhlins-Kawasaki electronic steering damper reacts to current speed as well as rate of acceleration and deceleration to help provide the ideal amount of damping force across a wide range of riding scenarios • Engine and chassis allow for linear power delivery • Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) continuously monitors wheel speed, throttle position, engine rpm and a host of other data to help ensure the optimal amount of traction • Power Mode selector allows riders to select power level and power delivery • Aluminum frame has ideal strength and rigidity • Big Piston Fork (BPF) helps maintain composure under braking • Horizontal back-link rear suspension helps deliver smooth suspension action • Slipper-type back-torque limiting clutch helps corner entry handling • Race-oriented instrumentation offers riders a wealth of information 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10R Features and Benefits New Öhlins-Kawasaki Electronic Steering Damper • Specially tuned for the 2013 ZX-10R, this new electronic damper helps provide the ideal amount of damping force across a wide range of riding scenarios • Maintains a high level of rider feedback by allowing lower damping forces under less taxing conditions, but quickly adapts to increase damping and enhance high-speed stability when required • Reacts to current speed as well as rate of acceleration or deceleration to help provide light steering feel at low speed, as well as superior damping at higher speeds or during extreme acceleration/deceleration • Uses Öhlins’ patented twin-tube design to help ensure stable damping performance and superior kickback absorption Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 998cc, Inline-four Engine • Design is compact, narrow and lightweight • Camshafts, crankshaft and pistons designed to complement the engine’s prodigious power production • Large intake valves, camshaft profiles and port shapes help maximize power production and smooth power delivery • Chromoly camshafts enhance durability • Single-shaft secondary balancer helps reduce vibration; its use allows several vibration-damping parts to be simplified and lightened • Strong connecting rods suit the power potential of this engine • ECU is small enough to be tucked away in a slot in the airbox assembly • One-piece upper crankcase and cylinder casting offers maximum rigidity • Low-friction oil pump reduces parasitic power loss • A lightweight radiator with tightly packed cores provides efficient engine cooling • A liquid-cooled aluminum oil cooler promotes high-efficiency heat dissipation • Intake and exhaust valves are titanium to reduce reciprocating weight and stress at high rpm Dual-injector Digital Fuel Injection • Large 47mm throttle bodies help with throttle control • Secondary fuel injectors enhance power output and power characteristics at high rpm; the lower injectors are always on, while upper injectors come on as needed according to degree of throttle opening and engine rpm • Oval-shaped throttle bodies allow precise throttle control and instant response • An Idle Speed Control (ISC) valve on the throttle body unit automatically adjusts idle speed, contributing to easier starts and off-idle throttle response Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control – S-KTRC • A highly sophisticated electronic system based on actual Kawasaki racing experience that’s designed to maximize forward motion by allowing racers to ride closer to the edge of traction • The system crunches a wide range of data, including throttle position, wheel speed, engine rpm, wheel slippage and acceleration, with help from a speed sensor fitted to each wheel • The quickest acceleration requires a certain amount of wheel slippage, so to optimize traction, S-KTRC actually allows for optimum wheelspin • Using complex analysis, the system is able to predict when traction conditions are about to become unfavorable. By acting before slippage exceeds the range for optimal traction, the system can quickly and smoothly reduce power slightly so the wheel regains traction • S-KTRC confirms conditions 200 times per second and governs ignition, which allows extremely quick response to changing conditions • Riders can choose between three operational modes, depending on skill level and conditions • A level meter on the LCD instrument panel displays how much electronic intervention the system is providing, in real time Ram-air Intake • A highly efficient and forward-positioned ram air intake is designed for low intake noise and good intake efficiency • 9-liter airbox enhances breathing and power • Oval-section intake funnels promote non-turbulent flow at all rpm Titanium Exhaust System • Titanium-header exhaust system with hydroformed header pipes and small, lightweight muffler assembly uses a pre-chamber that houses two catalyzers for emissions and sound • Headers have nearly identical specs to their roadracing counterparts, which makes it easier for riders to increase track performance with the simple addition of a less-restrictive muffler; now there’s no need to replace the lightweight and race-spec header assembly • Dual catalyzers help the ZX-10R meet strict U.S. and Euro III exhaust emissions standards Six-speed Transmission • Race-style cassette transmission allows simple trackside gearing changes to suit individual circuits • The “cassette” is located high enough that it can be accessed without having to drain engine oil • Primary and final reduction ratios minimize rear end movement (squat/lift) during acceleration and deceleration • Close-ratio 4th, 5th and 6th gears complement the ZX-10R’s circuit performance • Overall gear ratios suit the power characteristics for ideal power delivery in all rpm ranges • An adjustable back-torque limiting clutch facilitates smooth downshifts, a main contributor to stability under heavy braking Chassis / Frame • Aluminum-alloy frame offers optimal flex and rigidity characteristics for balanced handling on street or track • Chassis geometry allows sharp steering characteristics and crisp handling with no corresponding tradeoff in chassis stability at speed • Frame is an all-cast construction of only seven pieces, with ideal wall thicknesses that provide adequate strength and optimized rigidity • Front end weight aids aggressive, on-the-gas corner exits • Modifying or removing the exhaust pre-chamber (for racetrack applications only) enables two chain links to be removed, which offers riders the opportunity to alter chassis geometry by shortening the wheelbase by up to 16mm to suit different track layouts • Like the frame, the alloy swingarm is an all-cast design, with just three pieces • Narrow subframe layout contributes to the compact and slim tail section Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension • Shock and linkage are positioned above the swingarm • The design offers excellent road-holding, smooth suspension action, and stability and feedback when cornering • The design positions the shock’s upper link to spread out the load and contribute to enhanced overall frame rigidity and chassis balance • The fully adjustable shock features a piggyback reservoir and dual (high • and low-speed) compression damping, which enables fine tuning for racing or track-day use • The Big Piston Fork (BPF) and Back-link suspension system contribute to rider control and faster lap times Big Piston Fork (BPF) • The Big Piston Fork’s (BPF) 43mm inner tubes is one of the contributing factors to the bike’s composure under braking • Compared to a cartridge-type fork of the same size, the BPF features a 39.6mm main piston • Oil inside the BPF acts on a surface area almost four times the size of a conventional fork’s. The larger surface area allows damping pressure to be reduced while ensuring that damping force remains the same • Reducing damping pressure allows the inner fork tube to move more smoothly, which is especially noticeable at the initial part of the stroke. The result is greater control as the fork compresses and very calm attitude change as vehicle weight shifts forward under braking, and contributing to greater chassis stability on corner entry • Because the BPF eliminates many of the internal components of a traditional cartridge fork, construction is simplified and overall fork weight is reduced • Compression and rebound damping adjustments are located at the top of each fork tube, while preload is now at the bottom Race-spec Steering Damper • An adjustable twin-tube Öhlins steering damper is standard. The second tube acts like a reservoir, allowing the internals to ensure stable damping and excellent feedback even under racing conditions Advanced Braking System • Tokico radial-mount brake calipers use dual pads and offer a superb initial bite, increased control, progressive feel and a high degree of feedback to the rider • A radial-pump front master cylinder provides the ultimate in front brake feel and feedback • A pair of 5.5mm thick, 310mm petal discs provides the heat dissipation needed to maintain brake feel and responsiveness during extended heavy use • A 220mm rear petal disc gripped by a single-piston caliper provides excellent feel and feedback Three-spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels • Gravity-cast alloy wheels feature a three-spoke design • Light wheels mean low unsprung weight, which allows the suspension system to work more efficiently Ergonomics • 32-inch seat height makes it easy to reach the ground • Fuel tank shape offers a comfortable ergonomic fit with the rider’s forearms and inner thighs when riding • Adjustable foot pegs can be lowered an additional 15mm when street riding or touring Advanced Aerodynamic Bodywork • Compact, curved shape • Large ducting aids engine heat dissipation • Line-beam headlights and short fairing contributes to the aggressive styling • LED three-bulb position lamp at the top of the ram air duct offers enhanced visibility to drivers and pedestrians • Fairing-mounted mirrors feature integrated, LED-type turn signals • Turn signals are electrically connected via couplers, which allows easy mirror removal for track day riding • Compact tail section includes an elegant, nine-bulb taillight • Taillight and turn signal stalks are mounted on a rear fender assembly that’s easily removable for track day riding Advanced Electronic Instrumentation • Instruments feature a high-visibility bar-graph LED tachometer positioned above a multi-window LCD info panel that offers riders a massive quantity of information • The tachometer also functions as a shift indicator: LEDs flash when the pre-set rpm is reached, and riders can set shift rpm according to preference • The multi-function LCD features two display modes: Standard and Race. Switching to Race Mode alters the Speed display by changing it to Gear Position, and by changing the Clock display to Speed • Additional functions include odometer, dual trip meters, average fuel consumption, instant fuel consumption, Power Mode (x3), S-KTRC (x4), S-KTRC level indicator, low fuel indicator, Economical Riding indicator (shows most favorable fuel consumption), water temperature and a host of indicator lamps