The 2011 New York Auto Show opens its doors for the worlds media and auto enthusiasts from today.
Suzuki Kizashi Apex Concept
The 2011 New York Auto Show opens its doors for the worlds media and auto enthusiasts from today. Suzuki is going all out by catering to all kinds of audience, be it the hardcore sporty ones or supposedly the more responsible sort. Suzuki has unveiled a racing version of the Kizashi called the Apex Concept complete with body graphics, blacked out tail lamps, 19 inch rims and a 300 bhp engine under the hood.
Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge Concept
For the more environment conscious, there is the Kizashi EcoCharge. It has a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder petrol engine coupled with a liquid-cooled 15-kW electric motor/generator unit and a 115-volt air-cooled lithium-ion battery. The total setup generates a total of 156 horsepower at 6,500 rpm.
Kizashi EcoCharge engine
“We are continuing to study the virtues of the gas-electric technology found in the Kizashi EcoCharge Concept,” said Steve Younan, director of automotive marketing and product planning for American Suzuki Motor Corporation . “Our basic concept was to attain substantial gains in fuel economy without the traditional sacrifices in drivability required with today’s mid-size hybrid sedans.”
A 25 percent increase in fuel economy is achieved as a result of systems like regenerative braking, automatic engine shut-off, fuel cut-off during deceleration and low-rolling resistance tires.
Kizashi Apex Concept engine
The Apex Concept on the other hand features a turbocharged 2.4 lite DOHC engine with 300 bhp of max power coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. The cars livery is designed to look like the Suzuki GSX-R superbike race design theme.
“Our turbo-equipped concept leverages the already-exceptional Kizashi platform and infuses it with a substantial boost,” said Steve Younan, director of automotive marketing and product planning, American Suzuki Motor Corporation . “The Kizashi Apex Concept will further elevate our flagship sedan in the U.S. among enthusiasts who crave added power and performance.”
Via Autoevolution
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