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KOMPAS.com - Modifikasi bergaya racing menuntut dual hal. Dari sisi eksterior, tampilan khasnya, warna menyala pada bodi yang dikombinasi sekujurnya penuh stiker. Satunya lagi, tenaganya harus lebih dahsyat dari standarnya.

Namun, seperti apa racing di mata wanita? Susi—panggilan keseharian wanita yang enggan menyebutkan nama lengkapnya—menjawab pada Mazda RX-8 miliknya. Katanya, racing itu identik dengan mobil kencang.



Makanya, wanita kelahiran 1973 ini memodifikasi pada sedan kupe (dua pintu) asal Jepang itu bernuansa balap. Meski baru setahun kepincut dengan modifikasi, tapi ia cukup fasih menjelaskan bagian per bagian pada mobilnya yang sudah dipermak.

Katanya, ubahan pada bodi sudah menggunakan kit VeilSide. Makin cantik lantaran VeilSide D1 GT yang membungkus sekujur Mazda ini menjiplak modifikator Jepang. Sehingga menguatkan visualisasi tunggangan drift. Dan proses pembuatannya, "Enggak lama, kok, cuma 3-4 bulan," tegas Susi.



Menurut sang Lady dari kru Fraton ini, membuat custon VeilSide D1 GT tidak sulit karena pihaknya (Fraton) sudah punya cetakannya. Mengenai bahannya mengandalkan fiberglass, mulai dari bumper depan hingga belakang. Aura racing semakin kuat melalui desain air dam besar pada apron dipadu dengan fender kembung plus sayap belakang model GT dari GReddy SP2 serta desain knalpotnya berikut diffuser-nya.

Tampilan keempat roda semakin menguatkan tampilan bernapaskan balap. Pemakaian velg VeilSide Evolution V palang lima 19 inci diperkekar dengan ubahan sistem penghenti laju. Kaliper dan disc brake depan diganti dengan Brembo 4 pot, sehingga mampu meningkatkan deselerasi secara mumpuni.



Untuk memenuhi persyaratan modifikasi ala racing, mesin Rotary 13B-MSP (Multi Side Port) di mobil harus disentuh. Di sini Susi minta ditingkatkan tenaga sampai stage 1 saja dan ubahannya disokong dengan perangkat GReddy. Termasuk putarn dapur pacu diperingan dengan pulley GReddy.

"Pernah saya coba, paling kencang 160 km/jam," ungkap Susi. Harap maklum, yang jajal wanita. Padahal, setelah mesin dioprek, tenaganya meningkat sampai 20 dk. (Andry)

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Exclusive BMW’s Green Sports Car

“It’s the sports car of the future, the way BMW imagines it.” That’s how Adrian van Hooydonk, director of BMW’s group design, describes the “BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics” two-door concept vehicle to be unveiled at the upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show. Think of it as a showcase of the many fuel-efficient technologies that BMW has in various stages of development. Some of the technologies already

Global Toyota Prius sales exceed 2m units

The Toyota Prius has reached another milestone, with global sales exceeding 2m since the original Prius was launched back in 1997.

Across three generations, approximately 2,012,000 units have been sold in more than 70 countries and regions, up to the end of September this year. UK sales during the same period were 38,600 units.

Based on these volumes, Toyota calculates Prius has saved around 11m tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to petrol models of similar size and power, an achievement supported by its continuing development of its full hybrid technology to achieve even cleaner and more fuel efficient performance.

The current Prius emits just 89g/km of CO2 and returns 74.3mpg.

Peugeot upgrades 3008 crossover for 2011 (UK)

Peugeot has improved its popular 3008 crossover with additional equipment and launching a new diesel engine. Since it launched back in November 2009, over 10,000 3008’s have found homes in the UK.

The Sport trim-level now features Peugeot Connect USB w/Bluetooth, flat-folding front passenger seat and rain/light-sensing wipers/headlights. Flagship Exclusive now packs, in addition to Sport, electric folding door mirrors w/puddle lights and auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

The new engine in question is a 1.6 HDi 112, which is now Euro5 complaint and replaces the outgoing 1.6 HDI 110 Euro4 engine. The new engine boasts better fuel economy and lower emissions.

The 2011 3008 is on sale now.

Photo Gallery: 2011 Nissan Micra

Nissan's all-new Micra (March in Japan) will be priced from £8,995, rising to £12,095 for the range-topping Tekna grade. Priced very competitively, the new Micra undercuts rivals like the Ford Fiesta, Suzuki Swift, Peugeot 207 and Renault Clio.

The Micra uses the new ‘V’ platform, which means it’s lighter and stronger than the outgoing car. Using a pair of new 3-cylinder, 1.2 litre petrol engines, the naturally-aspirated 80PS engine will return 56.5mpg and emit 115g/km. In CVT, the combined fuel economy figure drops to 52.3mpg and CO2 emissions increase to 125g/km. This is the only engine currently available and produces 110Nm of torque. Spring 2011 will see a turbo-charged 1.2, producing 98PS and emitting 95g/km go on sale, making it congestion charge free. This will kick out a mere 142Nm of torque.

A silky smooth CVT adds £950 on top of Visia and Acenta models. To simplify the range, only three trim-levels will be offered.

Base Visia models come equipped with 5 doors, ESP, x6 airbags, radio/CD w/Bluetooth and AUX input, 14” steel wheels, body-coloured bumpers, electric front windows, height adjustable steering wheel, remote central locking, electric power steering, internally adjustable door mirrors, and a storage space under the front passenger seat. The CVT transmission bumps up the price to £9,945.

Air-conditioning is optional, at £500.

Mid-range Acenta – set to be the best-selling grade – comes standard with cruise control w/speed limiter, 15” alloy wheels, 60/40 split folding rear seats, climate control, leather gearknob & steering wheel w/audio controls and 4 speakers, front fog lamps, rear electric windows, chrome interior door handles, driver’s seat height adjustment, ISOFIX child-seat mountings, body-coloured door mirrors, handles and side mouldings, and electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors all for £10,595.

Nissan Connect satellite navigation system is optional.

Flagship Tekna includes panoramic glass sunroof w/shade, rear parking sensors, light & rain sensor, 6 speaker audio system w/USB slot, electric folding door mirrors, drivers armrest, and Nissan Connect satellite navigation system w/parking slot measurement.

"With more than 5.65 million sales over nearly 30 years, Nissan Micra is a clear favourite with customers. New Micra will appeal to loyal Micra buyers, of course, but its stylish looks, improved quality and dynamic abilities will also appeal to new customers," said Vincent Cobee. "The importance of a sub-100g CO2 figure cannot be underestimated.

"We have developed an attractive car for Europe which is light but robust and which provides very competitive roominess and features, as well as top-class fuel efficiency and low emissions. The Nissan Micra is a car that is designed to make day-to-day driving in a typical European city as simple and easy as possible."

The Micra is on sale now.