Horex VR6 Roadster

Posted on August 24, 2012 by melwin23

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Horex VR6 Roadster.
The VR6 makes 161bhp and produces 100ftlb of torque, delivered at low rpm – 66ftlb of torque is delivered at 2000rpm, while 3500rpm delivers 74ftlb of torque. ( HOREX VR6 MOTORCYCLE horex vr6 roadster price, horex vr6 preis , horex vr6 engine , horex vr6 price , horex vr6 roadster , horex vr6 supercharged motorcycle , horex vr6 review first look , horex vr6 , )

2014 FORMULA 1 1.6-litre V6 ENGINE FORMAT

Posted on July 11, 2012 by melwin23

Formula 1 will officially switch to a 1.6-litre V6 engine format from 2014 after proposals finalised

2014 FORMULA 1 1.6-litre V6 ENGINE

“The new power plant will be a V6 1.6 turbo unit with energy recovery systems. This new formula will come into effect as from the start of the 2014 FIA Formula One World Championship season.”The new plans also featured a change in the format from a four cylinder engine to a six cylinder unit – Ferrari having been against the former on marketing grounds. Mercedes and Cosworth had also voiced concerns about development costs. F1 technical chiefs then met in Valencia to give their formal backing to the V6, 1.6-litre plan.

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The teams indicated after the Valencia gathering that they would ask for a rise in the proposed rev limit of 12,000rpm to 15,000rpm. It remains unclear whether this was included in the ratified plans. Similarly it is not known whether a request to delay the introduction of new chassis rules set for 2013 – to coincide with the new engine plan – has been successful.

Suzuki Stratosphere -180bhp, 1100cc six-cylinder ( 2005 concept )

Posted on April 9, 2012 by melwin23

The raw figures are 1100cc, 24 valves, 180 horses and a motor reportedly turbine-like smooth.

Suzuki Stratosphere 1100- Grease n Gasoline

The motor is an engineering masterpiece akin to the miniaturized sophistication of a Swiss watch and the aluminium fairing, electrically-adjustable windscreen, LED headlights, adjustable handlebars, built-in GPS navigation just add to the high-tech cred. We’re not so sure about the orange seat, but love the Katanesque profile.a stunner and one that we sincerely hope will make it to the showroom floor. More details as they come to hand.

Suzuki Stratosphere 1100- Grease n Gasoline

Source:Gizmag.

LOTUS -EXIGE SROADSTER – GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

Posted on March 12, 2012 by melwin23

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Lotus Exige S Roadster-Front

Lotus unveiled its Exige S Roadster at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show this week, marking the sports car manufacturer’s first Exige model with a soft top equipped straight out of the factory. Lotus claims that the

Lotus Exige S Roadster-Side

“mesmerizing grunt” of the coupé is matched in this new Roadster. Very probably – it is equipped with the same supercharged 3.5-liter V6 of the

The Exige S Roadster matches the Exige S in acceleration, hitting 60 mph from a standstill in a sprightly 3.8 seconds
The Roadster packs a six-speed manual gearbox but will otherwise be available with the company’s Serial Precision Shift paddle-operated manual-transmission

Lotus Exige S Roadster-rear

Source:Gizmag
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Horex VR6 cylinder – German Technology at its best

Posted on January 9, 2012 by melwin23

The Horex VR6
perhaps doesn’t look all that forward thinking or futuristic, in fact it has quite a sedate and traditional appearance. However the unique powerplant – one which the company now has a patent for in motorcycles – is certainly something new.

At the center of the Horex VR6 is a, surprise, surprise, VR6 engine.

The engine is called a VR6 because the cylinders are laid out in a ‘V’ configuration, the ‘R’ stands for ‘Reihenmotor’ – the German word describing an inline motor, and 6 for six cylinders. The unconventional arrangement of the cylinders – they are staggered and mounted at only a 15 degree angle – means that they are packaged in a much smaller overall space than other 6 cylinder engines. The engine itself is only slightly larger than an inline 4-cylinder, and considerably shorter than a conventional V6. VW were the original inventors of the VR6 engine, and as Horex cite VW as a technical partner in the Horex VR6 project, there’s a pretty good chance the bike uses a VW derived unit.

Not content with just your everyday run-of-the-mill naturally aspirated VR6 engine, Horex decided that the addition of a supercharger would be the cherry on the cake. This means that the 1,200 cc engine produces a substantial 197 horsepower, and 110 lb-ft of torque. To ensure smooth power delivery, the engineers opted for a tough rubber belt to transmit the power to the rear wheels.

Styling
In the looks department the Horex VR6 isn’t anywhere near as adventurous as its clever engineering. It’s still a good looking bike – not a stunner – but a good looking machine. Horex state that; “This design will polarize”. No it won’t. It looks too sensible for that. What it will do however is prove that you’re a buyer who chooses substance over style – and pays a good chunk of change for the privilege. €20,000 will secure you one. Sales are to start in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Later sales are set to expand into the rest of Europe and North America.