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2013 Camaro Convertible. A veteran of the American automobile production. Evil and expressive. Under the hood is a V8 engine of the old school. An engine that boosted in a similar configuration for decades, including the Corvette. Our test car, a convertible with a six-speed automatic transmission has to be in contrast to the handset, however, be content with "only" 298 kW (405 hp). Manually change the gears, the Camaro makes 318 kW (432 hp) and thus only 5 hp less than the lightweight Corvette C6.

2013 Camaro Convertible

Just have to look a Camaro. Reminiscent of the icons of the past and other forward-looking with all the essentials. Simple and yet so diverse. Clearly structured with all the rough edges that make the Camaro is unique even in his mid-American applicants named Mustang and Challenger.

But what about the sound. After starting the V8 briefly babbles on about after falling into a whisper, which also fits with a V6. And that remains even after a kickdown Sun The Corvette is as different from it and celebrates the symphonies of sound of a V8, just as we expect from a car of this category. Ergo has a different muffler in, one with more volume and the corresponding V8 babbling. Otherwise, it feels a bit like that is almost neutered. And that should not risk it with a muscle car.


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2013 Chevrolet Camaro donated a fair bit of equipment that makes its competitors will not actually in place really expensive. Xenon headlights for a Ami does not happen often, four airbags in a convertible, six in the Coupé, Head-up display, leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons and a rearview camera display in rearview mirrors are just some of the highlights of the standard.

Depending on the exterior color of the paint, the interior is matched. In our test car was dominated by the white leather seats in red with black trim. The door trim, also red, was indirectly illuminated at night by LEDs. The power of music is conducted using a CD-MP3 compatible radios including a Boston Acoustics premium audio system. Beautiful instruments that are easy to read and come up in the center console with four ads that were used to be quite as additional instruments for the motor sport is very useful. Oil pressure and battery voltage, oil temperature and transmission oil temperature can be displayed even nostalgic at the Camaro times reminiscent of the 70s.


Specifications: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Engine: 8-cylinder gasoline engine
Transmission: Six-speed automatic
Displacement: 6162 cc
Power in kW / hp at rpm xy / 298 kW (405 hp) / 5900
Max torque: 556 Nm at 4,300 rpm
Length / width / height in mm 4.836/1.917/1.378
Wheelbase: 2,852 mm in
Curb weight: 1.920 kg
Perm. Total weight: 2.300 kg
Luggage capacity: 308 liters
Tires: 245/45 ZR 20 front, 275/40 ZR 20 rear
Wheels: 8 x 20 "front, 9 x 20" rear alloy
Acceleration: 5.6 seconds
Maximum speed: 250 km / h
Fuel tank capacity: 68 liters
Fuel consumption combined transport: 13.1 liters per 100 km.

The Fiat 500 is a show star. Points, he can, especially with its cute looks and lovely details that take up the style of the legendary Cinquecento in 1957. Behind the beautiful facade hides a more conventional compact car that uses the technique of brother Panda brand. Unlike the cheaper five-door model is offered with three doors 500 closely and not very variable. Even sitting on the front Large Grown small little stalls comfy, adults in the rear have no more room, and the installation of child seats is difficult. Thanks to the split fold down rear seat of the small trunk can be expanded to shopping suitable size. The bottom line is the Fiat Sun primarily a single-car for the short - but an extremely lovable. Especially as a convertible with roll roofing.



Engine and chassis
For use in urban traffic is already enough of the 1.2-liter entry-level petrol engine with 51 kW/69 HP. Since this is a four-cylinder, the noise level is acceptable in a convertible. Who has higher performance requirements, can choose between two 1.4-liter petrol engines with 74 kW/100 hp and 99 kW/135 hp, which are the same but more expensive. The alternative offered 1.3-liter diesel with 70 kW/95 hp would usually come from the grueling application as a service or courier vehicles and should therefore be treated with caution. If you really want to be as efficient as possible on the way, should rather be looking for the end of 2010 introduced 0.9-liter two-cylinder gasoline engine with 63 kW/85 hp. The offer is still low.

The chassis itself is hoppelig and stuckerig. That is not even in a small car to be the case, shows the Ford Ka, which is built on the same basis as the Fiat, but has upgraded the suspension technology. In addition, the annoying large turning circle of 500, which is almost twelve feet. When it comes to longevity can not convince the technology. The TÜV complains a high defect rate on the front axle and steering - and this even at the first three years after HU. In addition, damage to wheel bearings are among the known issues.

The Fiat 500 Car of the Year in 2008 - not least because the jury was persuaded by the great safety features of the small cars. Five stars in the EuroNCAP crash test, and seven airbags are standard equipment for a small car quite respectable. Not all will go great with it, that the stability control only for the 1.4-liter petrol engine was available. The rest of the equipment on the other hand is fine, even the basic version of "Pop" offers up everything you need on the air conditioning.

Quality
Charmer and a pretty boy is often accused of lack of solidity. And the Fiat 500 could not deny such comments completely. In addition to the chassis as the alternator is considered vulnerable, and the exhaust system is not a paragon of durability. Known issue is also a tendency to piston seizure. When buying a used car is therefore made to the regular oil changes must be ensured.

Conclusion
The cute Fiat 500, one may see one or the other weakness. Too large but the tolerance should not be, since the micro-car is also sold as Used are to be fairly high prices. From $22,000 up should be invested for at least the closed version, preferably in a well-kept specimen with low mileage.

With the Infiniti M35h also offers a hybrid model.

In North America, Infiniti is one of the most popular brands in the premium segment in Europe, the luxury brand of Nissan is still trying to build the sales organization in order to inspire consumers for cars.

Comparing the Japanese premium brands with the German, it is a perfect blend between Infiniti, BMW and Mercedes. It relies on extremely luxurious features and combines them with a very dynamic design.

The latest product is the Infiniti M, which is located in the premium and luxury to attract new customers with a sleek design. As a special highlight, the Infiniti M also with hybrid technology, we have also selected the same test for our model of the most innovative series and tested in the M35h GT Premium version.

2012 infiniti m35h

The Infinti M35h in GT Premium version pampers passengers with every conceivable luxury and safety extras.

In addition to mandatory ESP, ABS and six airbags, the Infiniti is safety even with intelligent speed control, a blind spot warning system, a Collision, a lane departure warning system, bi-xenon headlights with adaptive cornering lights, an intelligent brake assist system including emergency braking and a cornering brake assist come up.

For the comfort features can be air-conditioned leather seats with electric adjustment, a multimedia package with touch-screen navigation system and DVD player, a Bose premium surround sound system with 5.1 decoding and 16 speakers, the Forrest-air system with automatic air recirculation, mode breezes and air purifier, heated steering wheel and 18 "alloy wheels forward.

As dynamic as the exterior appearance, the Infiniti will also show the interior. Here you can see a lot of attention to detail and a perfect finish, which is combined with quality materials.
At first glance, you have quite a knob-maze in front of him, which, however, because of the many features of the Infiniti offers is necessary. Once you have made so familiar, which switch on which function is to find your way quickly and intuitively.

The shiny aluminum center console blends perfectly with the wood trim, leather seats and aluminum applications in the doors. You feel the Infiniti definitely very well right away and enjoy the comfortable seats, with a well-functioning hot summer days cooling also make it very tolerable.

In space, you can look forward to the class corresponding dimensions. When stopping the engine, the steering wheel also automatically swings away from the driver continues to facilitate the exit - and here is the Infiniti so very accommodating. Of course then takes the wheel when you start back on the previously set position.

The only downside of the Hybrid Infiniti is the trunk, which are due to hybrid components positioned behind the back seat, has shrunk to 350 liters and so does not fit into a luxury car.
Will be compensated but by a top mix of gasoline and electric motor. Under the hood lies dormant, the proven 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with an output of 306 hp (225 kW), which is supported by a 68 hp (50 kW) electric motor. The system performance is thus at 364 hp (268 kW).

The gasoline engine comes to a peak torque of 350 Nm at 5,000 r / min, the electric motor to 270 Nm at 1770 r / min. In combination this results in a massive thrust whenever you press the gas pedal toward the floor plate. In only 5.5 seconds to sprint from standstill to 100 km / h, top speed is 250 km / h It remains in the interior stehts whisper, as one would expect from a luxury sedan in the premium segment. The courses are in the Infiniti M35h by a 7-speed automatic, both very fast, and very gently moved, which fits well with the vehicle characteristics.

Despite the enormous power you can also slide very slowly with the Infiniti, and then enjoy the benefits of hybrid drive. The Infiniti M35h features namely a very ingenious hybrid technique that surprisingly often allows vehicles to operate in electric mode alone.

The switch between gasoline and electric operation takes place instantaneously. Sideslip as the "sailing" mode where the engine is turned off at 100 km / h on the highway and just type short for a planned overtaking on the gas, turn on again immediately to the internal combustion engine, and you can get fast.
This gives the nearly five meters long been Infiniti sports car feeling in terms of performance, without even bringing the hybrid selector in the position of sports, where the Infiniti is still a trace of sporting approaching the matter.

Also, the whole trimmed for comfort chassis and suspension are in the sports mode, a bit harder. So satisfied the Infiniti, which can be quite fast around tight corners measure exactly the needs of comfort, such as sports fans.

The energy flow between the battery, combustion engine and electric motor can also follow the big screen in the center console. Especially in city driving the Infiniti is often driven purely by the electric motor, which also results in excellent fuel economy.
On average, our test vehicle Infiniti M35h satisfied with 7.7 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers, an absolutely fantastic value for a 360-hp car. Especially since we have also enjoyed the excellent acceleration values ​​more often. Without this you will certainly approach the work from the promised 6.9 liters per 100 kilometers.

The 2012 Infiniti M35h is certainly one of the biggest surprises in our test fleet. It combines absolute luxury with outstanding performance at extremely low fuel consumption, and the whole thing at a very reasonable price for a car of this performance and equipment category. The question remains whether it can be kept secret even from a best seller in its class. Except with his little trunk, the Infiniti that is convincing in all areas.