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A SUMMER Adventure in Autism (6/26) We leave TOMORROW!
Q: How do you get a woman who swore she would NEVER go to Florida in the summer to make plans for a WDW vacation in July? A: Tell her she will lose a bunch of DVC points if she doesnt!! Hello, everyone! You guessed it: the KathyRN Family is going back... we're going to have a hot, humid, Red, White & Blue Adventure in Autism! THE CAST Kathy: Mom, nurse and certified Disney Nut. Married to... Ed: Retired police lieutenant (who still works more than 40 hrs. a week -- what's up with that?) Oh. Yeah. He's married to the certified Disney Nut! Tricia (17): Newly-licensed driver and occasionally maddening teenage girl. Not thrilled that we are going to WDW "again!?!" :rolleyes2 Billy (15): Disney-loving boy who has classic Autism. Beyond excited that we're going to WDW again! :hyper: BACKSTORY Our vacation was originally planned for Presidents Week this past February but had to be postponed for several reasons, not the least of which was Super Storm Sandy. We live in New Jersey and the kids lost so many days of school due to power outages that they were forced to give up their Presidents Week break. We belong to Disney Vacation Club and because of rules related to banking and saving points it just so happened that we would lose the points I had designated for the February trip if we did not use them by August of this year. Now, I have to share with you that I cannot stand hot weather. I've been to WDW in September a couple of times and sweated through the Florida humidity -- it is not my favorite way to experience the magic! But given the alternative, I will tough it out. Our last family vacation to The World wasn't a family vacation at all! Billy and I had a Mother-Son Adventure in Autism in November of 2011. Neither Ed nor Tricia wanted to miss a single day of school. (Ed is working on a Masters Degree now that he is retired.) I didn't write a TR for that one, but if you are interested in our previous adventures, the links are in my siggie. That trip was a two-sided coin. On the one side, it was easier. I pretty much did anything that Billy wanted to do. Of course, I did have to put my foot down when he insisted we ride Space Mountain more than three times in a row! :crazy2: On the other side of the coin, it was tough at times not having Ed around to help when Billys behaviors became an issue. (Rigidity and perseveration are hallmarks of Autism.) I also missed him and Tricia a lot! Teenagers dont relish conversations with parents; teenagers with Autism dont relish conversation at all! We had a wonderful time save the fact that I dropped my new camera and it was completely destroyed. I was determined to make our next vacation one for the entire family. DETAILS: The When: Were leaving on June 27th, the last day of school! Our complete trip, including travel because we will be DRIVING is June 27 through July 7. The How: You read that right; we're driving down this time. :drive: We'll be spreading the drive out over two days to reduce our stress; probably staying overnight somewhere in South Carolina on the way down. The What: Because we have the luxury of a car and the flexibility of taking more days off during summer vacation, Ive decided to add a visit to SEA WORLD to the beginning of our trip. :fish: This is something weve always talked about but never could manage! Billy is especially excited about this; he loves aquariums and sea life. I'm pretty excited about Sea World, too -- I love experiencing new things while on vacation! The Where: Well spend our first night at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Orlando at SeaWorld. I chose this mainly because guests of official hotels of Sea World get complimentary Quick Queue passes (SeaWorlds Front-of-the-line access). When we get to WDW well be staying in a one bedroom Savanna View villa at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Kidani Village: The one bedroom villas at certain DVC resorts have a King bed in the Master Bedroom and both a pull-out couch and a pull-out chair in the living room. Kidani Village is one of these resorts. This works well for us now that Billy and Tricia are too old to share. There is the added advantage of two full bathrooms; a definite plus! I also chose Kidani Village because of its amazing pool complex, Samawati Springs. Samawati is the Swahili word for the color azure. I expect we'll be hitting the pool just about every afternoon, so it may as well be a nice one! http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...watiPool02.jpg http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...tiSprings1.jpg Well, thats the basics; more planning to follow. Thanks for reading! Kathy * * * * * * * * * * * * * Handy Dandy Post Links: The Disney Drive Day One Plans: SeaWorld vs the Hotel Pool! Antarctica in June...How Refreshing! Day Two: Sea and Land! Day Three: Donald, Animals, Yetis & Bugs! Day Three, Con't: Afternoon at AK, and Late Date for the 'Rents! Day Four: Soarin' to our Pizza! Limited time Magic-al! A Magic Kingdom Morning So, we're leaving, um.....TOMORROW! * * * * * * * * * * * * * / |
So happy you are doing another report!! The kids have grown so much since we have seen you, I don't know whether to smile or cry. Where has the time gone? You are braver than I am, I don't think I could do WDW in July no matter what.
I am so looking forward to following along on your adventures, especially Sea World. We are thinking of taking the van next spring so we might have to add Sea World as well. |
Here!!! Wouldn't miss it!
July is going to be brutal -- definitely planning to head back to the resort every day for either a swim or a nap in the A/C! :thumbsup2 Kathy |
Hi Kathy! I had to come to your report and post...I cannot believe that is Tricia! She is really a beauty and so grown-up. Time really does fly.
I'm in...can't wait to hear more! |
Kathy |
I'm along for the ride too! :goodvibes We really want to do Sea World someday too so I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.
Haven't been in July for a long time but done June the past two years. The heat is rough but with the longer park hours it's easier to take that mid-day break for a swim/nap and then head back to the parks. You might want to try and find some mini-mister fans, we used tiny ones that fit in the palm of your hand rather than the big ones that they sell in the parks. I found them at Walmart in the past but I'd look now as I remember them being out really early. Also, look into those neck wraps that you can freeze and coolmax type clothing it really does make a difference. |
Thanks, Ann Marie! Kathy |
I'm in too, I've been a bad DISer the past year, but hopefully I can keep up with your posts :)
We may be doing a 3 day trip the end of June, well my DH has to be there for a football event, so we are hoping to tag along. But I think we will be leaving before you arrive, I'm not sure of the dates for the event. I can't wait to see all the fun you are planning for your family. |
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The Disney Drive
"For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move." – Robert Louis Stevenson Really?? That's easy for him to say. Robert Louis Stevenson never had to face a grueling sixteen hours in a car traveling from New Jersey to Florida with two teenagers!! :scared: And yet, that is what I am preparing to do in order to get us to the House of Mouse this summer. A Disney Mom's gotta do what a Disney Mom's gotta do. The reason we're not flying down is simple: It's just too darn expensive! Perhaps if I had been able to purchase tickets earlier.... well, there's no use crying over spilt milk. I didn't work for 3 months at the end of last year so I couldn't save up enough money for airfare. We're driving and I'll simply have to make the best of it! :car: Now, my husband Ed doesn't seem to mind one little bit. He's one of those weirdos who actually likes road trips! (I think it reminds him of his childhood.) Me, I'd rather get to the Magic just as fast as I can! I just can't sit for that long in a car -- after an hour or two I'm all stiff. Plus, I can NEVER sleep in a moving vehicle, no matter how many pillows I prop myself up with. I don't know why -- I just can't. *Sigh* But, if that's the only way I can get down to Orlando then, by golly, I'm going to suck it up and do it! There's only one condition.... We will NOT make the 16-hour drive in "one shot." Oh, no. Nuh-uh. We are spreading it out over two days. That's what we did when we drove down in 2008 and I was exceedingly glad that we did! I'm going to focus on the positives of the situation: 1) Ed likes to do most of the driving. 2) He loves to listen to audiobooks on long drives. Although he's a bit skeptical because they are "children's books" I've convinced him to try The Kingdom Keepers series by Ridley Pearson. (I've never had time to read them!) I think he's actually going to enjoy them. Who knows? We might even convince our daughter to turn off her ipod for a bit! 3) We'll have a car at WDW and will not have to rely 100% on Disney Transportation. This should come in handy for my 4th of July plans... 4) I can now justify that long-anticipated side trip to Sea World!! :cool1: Hopefully we will get 1-1/2 days at the park. I've been trolling on the Sea World thread here on the DIS and picking up tidbits of advice. 5) Although traveling by car has it's downside, it is a definite 'plus' that we will avoid the hassles of air travel. None of that limitation on fluids and taking off your shoes and getting your bags searched (or LOST!) It won't be so bad, really. Just as long as the air conditioning doesn't konk out!! I'm just going to keep my eyes on the prize: We're going to Disney!! :woohoo: Thanks for reading, Kathy |
We were in the same situation this year when discussing a trip. Flying with a family of 5 is SO expensive. Although a 19 hour road trip with 3 teenage boys did not sound appealing, if it meant I got a trip to WDW, then I was willing to give it a shot! After a while, I really got excited about the adventure of it!
Love that you are focusing on the positives! We really enjoyed having our vehicle on this trip. We like Disney transportation and have no complaints, but it was nice to be able to drive ourselves and go on our terms! You can do this! Just remember...Mickey is waiting at the end of that 16 hours! Embrace the adventure!! ;) |
We have been in the same situation on our past 3 trips, it was either a 20hr drive or no go. :sad2: It's not really all that bad and I do love having our car there for grocery trip, off-site eating and general ease of going where I want when I want.
A bonus to Kidani is there is a Publix very nearby on 192 along with an array of both fast food and sit down restaurants to give your wallet a rest from Disney prices. ;) Another plus to staying at Kidani is you can park underground which will be a lifesaver in June, no more sweltering car to start the day. :thumbsup2 |
That's my attitude exactly! :thumbsup2 Kathy |
Enjoyed reading your plans (I just posted my first ever pre=trip report myself!) I know you'll have an amazing time even given the July heat. I LOL'd because I absolutely hate heat and humidity too and would rather poke my eyes out than sweat during July in central Florida. That being said, I'd probably go anyway if someone offered me the chance. We are going in 2 1/2 weeks in hope of avoiding that dreaded heat.
I wish you lots of fun! Carla |
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Though this isn't recommended, it is within code to go up to 48" above a cooktop.
For those that have a vent 37+" over the cooktop, how well is it working for you? What size vent with what size cooktop do you have? CFMs? Distance from cooktop to vent? |
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The ones I've run into that work well were dramatically oversized in width. The way I was taught is that the loss of efficiency is logarithmic for every inch past 30". Therefore increasing cfm does not do all that much. I have seen several set at the height you are talking about, twice as wide as the cooking surface and worked wonderfully. Since things can always come back to bite me I stick within the manufacturers guidelines. |
- Posted by palimpsest (My Page) on Sun, Nov 25, 12 at 13:04
I do not have one of these situations but the Futuro Futuro hood is meant for ceiling or shallow soffit installations. It is recommended for installation height of about 43" (110cm) which puts it at about 6'7" from the floor in a 15" soffit, and it can be installed up to 59" inches above the cooktop, which puts it at 95" above the floor. Most pictures of it show it at the higher placement, however the installation guide indicates "some loss of efficiency" at the maximum height. In order to make up for the distance, the hood has a large size (54") and a huge CFM 2 1880. (Two 940 CFM blowers). I would be afraid that this would start tugging at one's hair. Clearly this would need make up air as well. Anyway, it appears that for hoods above 36" the CFM would have to be quite a bit higher than average. I am curious, according to what code is there a maximum height? Local? I am not aware of this in the IBC. |
- Posted by GreenDesigns (My Page) on Sun, Nov 25, 12 at 13:17
Look at restaurant ventilation designers to give you something that will provide enough square footage at the height you are talking about. Effluent rises in a cone shape, and the further the vent is from the cooking surface, the larger and deeper it will need to be if it's going to actually work and not just be decorative. I've seen one studio where a cooking show was filmed, and in order to provide the correct ventilation without obstructing the camera view, almost the entire ceiling above the cooking zone was a filtered capture area. The CFM was low compared to most restaurant situations, and could be lower because of the huge capture area, but that very industrial look isn't a look that most people would ever want in a residential situation. |
Jakuval, I was looking at going with a 36" vent (at least) for our 30" range. Interesting that Jakuval and Palimpsest differed regarding CFM. At 1880 cfm, I'd think it would suck the pasta right out of the boiling pot! IF and that's a big IF we do this, at least 2 windows would be flanking the range providing additional venting if needed (we're debating about having the window above the range being operable - and we haven't even checked code for that specifically. I was hoping those that have actually have this configuration would respond also since practical living day to days speaks even more volume. Many thought that having a window in front of range would be a grease mess but those that have it say it's not much of a problem and much less then having a sink in front of a window. I know this is less then ideal situation but there's always a bit of give and take when designing it seems. |
Put a 42" futuro over a 36" cooktop,(not a pro style) at 30" above the counter. Client doe not find it effective. |
- Posted by Trentsteff (My Page) on Sun, Nov 25, 12 at 18:22
I had a 60" range and built a window above it to enjoy the view while cooking. To make the window look right, I needed to raise my hood up to about 38". It was a 1500 cfm. The range had a grill and a griddle and six burners. Grilling created the most smoke by far, and the hood had no trouble keeping up. I was nervous about it at first because everything says to keep it lower, but it worked like a charm. Extra bonus: While you are cooking and the hood is that high up, it feels a lot more open and roomy. Very nice balance. |
1. You need more overlap. FWIW I have a 30" rangetop, a 42" vertical gap between rangetop and canopy, and a 54" wide canopy, bumped out 9" from the wall. If you do the trig I'm allowing for a modest 12 to 15 degree angle of expansion of the rising effluent cone. (Kaseki's rule of thumb is 22.5 degrees) I have a blower rated at 1,000 cfm with a very short run to the outside. This setup is just enough, I can attest from repeated observation, to handle the visible effluent rising from a wok on the front burner. I still set off the smoke detector every now and again. 2. Code most places prohibits windows in front of or within a foot or so on either side of the stove. And windows do not necessarily make the task of the hood easier - they can give you cross-breezes and so forth. You do need adequate makeup air flowing in from somewhere (mine comes from just below the rangetop). |
- Posted by californiagirl (My Page) on Tue, Nov 27, 12 at 14:56
We have our hood at 38.5" above a 60" range, pulled out to 27" from the wall and find it works fairly well, if you get the blower going first to create something of an air curtain before you start making smoke and/or steam. We have a roof-mounted 1500 CFM blower with in-line damper. Not noisy until you have it at full power. It is more comfortable to work under a hood that is set higher like in a restaurant kitchen, but to make the ventilation work well it really seems like you need to create a larger capture area than is standard in residential settings, as in a wider and deeper hood, and you need to use a higher powered blower. |
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Online Check In/RFID Bands
Just paid our trip in full for May and I see now that the online check in window as been moved from 10 to 30 days... Really anxious to do online check in but worry if I do it so early we may miss out on an opportunity to get the new RFID bands...
I know this hasnt begun yet for all resorts/guests but really hoping that in May we get a chance to test it out...What do you think? Should we wait until closer to May to do online check in? Has anyone else been able to select whether they want the new wristband when checking in online? |
You can actually do online check-in 60 days prior to your arrival.
Whether or not you do online check-in has zero affect on whether you will get the new RFID bracelets. If the resort you're staying at has them, you will have the option to get them. |
Please explain what the wristbands are. |
Dunno where the 30 and 60 day online check-in comes from.... I've just checked my resort reservation with 30 days to go and it has this banner across the top
Reminders On April 05, 2013, in 20 day(s), you can save time, skip the line and check in online. |
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Check-In Available :confused3 |
Nevermind, I see now that you're in the UK. You guys are still getting the older style site...
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/ I'm jealous. I hate the new site. |
It won't spoil my holiday though. |
Does anyone have a pic of these bands and do you have to have one?
I hate wearing bracelets esp for 10 days nonstop? |
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thanks for posting the pics of the bands..:thumbsup2 what sparked my op was that I had read on here that someone doing online check-in for a resort in the test group had been asked to select their band etc
I did go ahead and complete online check in for my stay..no reference to bands yet - im not holding my breath we'll see them on our trip but would be really cool if we did... On my trip last september I was selected for fastpass+ testing and I loved it :goodvibes |
Where is your next stay at? I am a cast member actually at a resort so ill ask around meanwhile. |
Just found out when we go in august we wont have this option, I'm kinda bummed because i really like it.
How do i know this? I work for Pixar and as a " cast member" we would use our ids. I wonder if they would give me one just because, not active or anything lol |
At the end of the trip do you turn the bands back in or keep them like the KTTW cards? I have searched for an answer for this (maybe not as hard as I should have) but haven't found my answer. Needless to say this would be an awesome keepsake as my wife and I have kept our KTTW cards from every visit in our little WDW Shrine. :)
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The 2014 Detroit Auto Show
Cars are always present in people's daily lives since they were first invented in the 1880s. Back then, cars were expensive luxuries that only rich people could afford. It was the year 1908 when cars were first made affordable by Henry Ford. This move led to the distribution of vehicles to the general public. This move also popularized vehicles because of their usefulness and performance. Today, vehicles are popular because they are considered as embodiments of a person's wealth. Many car manufacturers use this premise to make more luxurious vehicles that bring something new to the table every year. They are annually highlighted at the grandest stage of vehicle exhibition known as the Detroit Auto Show. In this article, we will talk about the 2014 Detroit Auto Show including new vehicles, news, and the show's highlights.
The 2014 Detroit Auto Show was held from January 13 until January 26. During these days, numerous events took place at the location with the first five days reserved for different previews and the remaining 9 days open to the public. There are a total of 35 car introductions in the entire event. The introductions are categorized as concept car, production car, and race car. The production car category consisted of 21 vehicles that received different improvements that enhanced their looks, performance, and design. The concept car category consisted of 12 vehicles that define the current engineering marvels of their respective brands. The vehicles under this category are arguably the most awaited vehicles in the entire show. The race car category only consisted of 2 vehicles but nevertheless impressed attendees because of the sheer and raw power that the vehicles possessed.
The main event of the entire vehicle exhibition is the awarding ceremony. The awards for the event include "Car of the Year", "Truck of the Year", "Best Production Vehicle", "Best Concept Vehicle", and "Best Use of Colours, Graphics, and Materials". The winner for the Car of the Year award is the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray while the Truck of the Year award went to the Chevrolet Silverado. The 2015 Ford Mustang received the Best Production Vehicle award while the Volvo Concept XC Coupe won both the Best Concept Vehicle award and the Best Use of Colours, Graphics, and Materials award.
The highlight of the 2014 Detroit Auto Show is the unveiling and introduction of vehicles to the public. Generally, this is the most awaited portion of the event because of the hype the vehicles got as well as the numerous teasers that companies release prior to the event. In this year's Auto Show, the 2015 Corvette Z06 is considered as having the best highlight because it combines a powerful engine with a swift and dexterous body.
Another highlight of the event is the unveiling and introduction of Kia's GT4 Stinger concept and Toyota's FT-1 concept. Both of these vehicles are classified as sports cars, meaning their design and performance generally appeal to the public. These two vehicles are also surprise entrants to the event since Kia and Toyota released trailers for their respective vehicles only within months of the Auto Show. Aside from these vehicles, other concept cars that generated tremendous hype include the North American debut of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Concept, the Volvo Concept XC Coupe, the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rogue concept, and the Acura TLX Prototype.
Concept cars aside, the Detroit Auto Show also focused its spotlight on production vehicles, especially on the 2015 Ford Mustang, the 2015 Lexus RCF, the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the 2015 Porsche 911 Targa, and the 2015 Subaru WRX STI. These vehicles received either a facelift or a performance overhaul resulting to their presence in the Auto Show. There is also a highlight on vehicular technology introduced by Audi and Nissan. Audi introduced their all road shooting brake, while Nissan introduced their IDx Free flow system and IDx NISMO debut for the United States market. It is expected that these technologies would be added to the vehicles of their respected brands within this year.
Even though the vehicles in the event are categorized as production, concept, and race, it is better to list these vehicles according to their brands since it would help determine what brands have stepped up a notch in this year's Auto Show. Audi introduced their 2015 models – the Audi A8 and Audi Q3. Both of these vehicles had facelifts and are set for a United States release this year. BMW introduced their 2014 model for the BMW 2 Series and 2015 models for the BMW M3 and BMW M4. Cadillac also makes an appearance in the show via their release of the 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe.
Chevrolet, on the other hand made their mark on the show with the introduction of the all-new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, its variant – the C7 R, and the 2015 Camaro. Of all the vehicles in the event, the Corvette Stingray is easily the best because of its massive horsepower and elegant design. Chrysler and GMC also made an appearance in the event with the Chrysler 200 and GMC Canyon respectively. Ford introduced the 2015 Ford F-150 and their very popular Ford Mustang. The 2015 Ford Mustang received a major facelift and has been on the receiving end of paparazzi photos ever since Ford announced that the Mustang will have a new design. Honda and Hyundai introduced their Fit and Genesis, respectively, while Kia and Infiniti released their Q50 and GT4 Stinger concept vehicles, respectively.
Lexus introduced their 2015 models for the RC and the sportier RCF. Mercedes-Benz introduced their budget friendly 2015 C-Class, the GLA 45 AMG crossover, and the S600 executive car. Mercedes-Benz also introduced their S-Class coupe concept for the US market. Porsche introduced the 2015 911 Targa while Subaru introduced the 2015 WRX STI. Both of these vehicles received design and performance upgrades. Volkswagen introduced several cars, namely the 2015 Golf R, the Beetle Dune, and the Passat BlueMotion Concept. Near the end of the list is Acura's TLX and TLX GT followed by the Mini John Cooper Works Concept. The last 3 vehicles on this list are Nissan's Sports Sedan Concept, the Toyota FT-1, and the Volvo Concept XC Coupe.
News from Detroit Auto Show 2014
The crisis is finally gone. The U.S economy feels much better and the Cars of the U.S. are in average twelve years old. So absolutely no wonder the the demand is very high. The german manufactures have made a solid and good business. BMW, Mercedes, Audi were pleased during the last years with grow rates from 13 to 22 percent. For the coming year it will continute said the Audi CEO Rupert Stadler.
For the wealthy Americans appreciate quality cars "Made in Germany" about 90 percent worldwide of the premium segment will be dictated from these three southern German premium brands. Rupert Stadler (CEO from AUDI) said that he's making good cars and get them well to the customers.
What are the new premiuim Products?
– BMW shows the new 3 and 4 series M model
– Mercedes shows in Detroit the new C Class model
Volkswagen (VW) sold in the U.S. fell by almost seven percent. The CEO from Volkswagen (Martin Winterkorn) is convinced of ist ambitious goals to 2018. They want to be the world leader ahead General Motors and Toyota. Also they plan to place a new SUV for 2016 based fort he North American market. There were two main reasons for the development. First of all the trend of large cars is coming back and the second reason is that the trend towards vehicles with low fuel consumption is available. Also Volkswagen hopes in Detroit to score with his new GOLF R points. It's a powerful vehicle with 290hp. They want to start bulding it in Mexico and North America from the coming summer.
Here are a lot of resized images of the brand new Cars from the Detroit Auto Show, just Click on it to get the full view.
Detroit Motor Show 2014 news
Detroit has currently not so much luck. First, the bankrupt of the city and then the cold snap and snow storms that sweeps through the former car mecca. So that's the absolute right time for the Detroit Auto Show 2014. The Detroit Auto Show will start on 13 january 2014 till 26 january 2014. Here you can see some of the upcoming highlights.
Just click on the pictures below to see the full size of the car images. I suggest to take your time to look at these new cars. Do you have planned to visit the Detroit auto show in the mentioned time period? Feel free to share this link with your friends.
Full details about the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
This year's Detroit Auto Show has been a magic fair for Mercedes-Benz as the German automaker unveiled not one but three new rides so far. After a series of leaks and rumors, full details about the 2014 E63 AMG sedan and estate models have been presented by Mercedes.
The revamped E63 AMG comes with a considerably more aggressive front fascia that features new headlamps, a revised grille and bumper with large air ducts and a central splitter aimed to improve air flow underneath the vehicle. Seen from the back, the vehicle showcases a restyled rear bumper, an updated diffuser and quad trapezoidal tailpipes.
Under the bonnet, the new E 63 AMG packs the same 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine but this time AMG has modified it to produce 557 HP – 410 kW at 5,500 rpm and 720 Nm (531 lb-ft) of torque. All this power enables the high-performance sedan to sprint from 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz has also introduced the new 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, respectively the E63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model as it is referred to. Available on both body styles with a rear differential lock, the new model features a more powerful variant of the same engine with 585 HP – 430 kW at 5,500 rpm and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque at the pedal.
The new all-wheel drive 4MATIC variant can do the 0 to 100km/h sprint in 3.7 seconds for the sedan and 3.8 seconds for the wagon and regardless of the version, all models have an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
Power is sent to wheels via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed sports transmission which offers four modes: C (Controlled Efficiency), S (Sport), S+ (Sport Plus) and M (Manual). Furthermore, a ceramic brake system is optionally available and comes with ventilated and perforated 360mm brake discs with silver calipers for the regular AMG model and red ones for the higher-spec S-Model.
Notably, the S-Model bears some minor differences from the normal version, like the 19-inch, 10-spoke alloys with 255/35 R19 and 285/30 R 19 tires (front / rear), the silver chrome finish for the front splitter and rear trim strip and a body-colored spoiler lip for the sedan version.
More details available below:
Source: Mercedes-Benz
Volkswagen Reveales the Passat Performance Concept ahead of Detroit
Volkswagen has decided to unveil the Passat Performance Concept ahead of next week's Detroit Motor Show. What's so special about it? Well, this production-ready concept boasts a 4-cylinder, 1.8-liter turbocharged engine, from the EA888 family, which generates around 250 HP – 186 kW.
Even though it's already available in Europe and Asia, this TSI power unit is set to replace the 2.5-liter inline-5 engine currently available in the United States. Notably, the performance concept comes connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
On the exterior side, the vehicle looks slightly more aggressive with new taillights, a revised front bumper with honeycomb inserts, a lowered suspension and a brand new set of 19-inch wheels. Seen from the back, the ride features dual exhaust pipes and a discreet boot-lid spoiler. All in all, this vehicle could very well turn out to be a preview of a future R-Line model so further news are to be expected after the Detroit Auto Show presentation.
Volkswagen says that the interior of the cabin features two-tone leather upholstery, carbon-like inserts on the dashboard and a black headliner.
Source: Volkswagen
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG packs an extra punch
After announcing the brand new E 63 AMG for the Detroit Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz has also revealed some details about the 2014 CLS 63 AMG and Shooting Brake which will also make their debut next week.
What's so special about the new CLS is that it packs an improved V8 5.5-liter bi-turbo that is now capable of producing 557 HP – 410 kW at 5,500 rpm and 720 Nm of torque. Further, the four-door coupe sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds while the heavier Shooting Brake needs an extra 0.1 seconds.
The updated CLS lineup will also be available with the new 4MATIC system which lifts the output to 585 HP 430 kW at 5,500 rpm and 800 Nm between 1,750 and 5,000 rpm. The 4MATIC S-Model, as it is also known, sprints to 100km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds and 3.7 seconds for the Shooting Brake version. If you're wondering, all models have an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
The seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT transmission is offered with four modes: Controlled Efficiency (C), Sport (S), Sport Plus (S+) and Manual (M). The S-Model is fitted with a rear-axle differential lock and comes with red painted calipers, while on the inside there's a black Nappa leather steering wheel, a revised AMG instrument cluster and grey contrasting stitching.
The rear-wheel drive model is expected to reach the dealer shops in April, while the all-wheel drive version and the S-Model will do so in June.
Source: Mercedes-Benz via WCF
Mercedes-Benz Confirms the E63 AMG for Detroit
Mercedes-Benz is locked and loaded for next week's Detroit Auto Show. As you may already know, the German automaker has recently prepared the facelifted versions of the E-Class sedan, wagon, coupe and cabrio. However, what you might not know is that a new kid has just made reservations for the party. The E63 AMG performance sedan has just been confirmed to debut at the Detroit Auto Show.
Pictured in this "family portrait", the new E63 packs the same design features as the standard E-Class sedan, but with a more muscular body kit. From what we can see in this official picture, the vehicle received a sportier front bumper with a bigger air intake that stretches from ear to ear, bigger wheels, and revised side skirts.
There's no word about what's trapped under the bonnet, but surely, the new E-class AMG will be available for the first time with an improved version of the 4Matic all-wheel drive system. This feature was AMG's weak spot in the race against Audi's Quattro and BMW's x-drive, so the upgrade represents a logical step forward for AMG.
Source: Mercedes-Benz
Audi wants the 2014 R8 and RS5 Cabriolet at the Detroit Auto Show
Audi has officially announced its intentions to showcase both the RS5 Cabriolet and R8 facelift versions at the Detroit Auto Show. Slated to make their public debut for the North American Continent, both vehicles pack some extraordinary features that will surely make the delight of many customers.
First up, the 2014 R8 features subtle-modified design with new LED headlights, a hexagonal grille and restyled side mirrors. Under the bonnet, the base model has a 4.2-liter FSI V8 engine that generates 430 HP – 316 kW and 430 Nm of torque. All this power goes to the wheels via a new seven-speed S tronic transmission that helps the vehicle do the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 4.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 299 km/h (186 mph).
The R8 V10 packs a 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine that outputs 525 HP – 386 kW and 530 Nm of torque. It enables the model to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds, before topping out at 314 km/h (195 mph).
Lastly, the R8 V10 Plus has the same 5.2-liter FSI V10 engine but only this time, the power mill produces 550 HP – 404 kW and 540 Nm of torque. Thanks to the extra power and additional lightweight components, the model runs from 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).
Moving on, the RS5 Cabriolet has a naturally aspirated 4.2-liter FSI V8 engine that produces 450 HP – 331 kW and 430 Nm of torque. It enables the 2,005 kg (4,420 lbs) cabriolet to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph).
Notably, both models will hit the US dealershops this spring.
Source: Audi USA via WCF
The Cadillac ELR is coming to Detroit
The electric car hype is slowly taking over the world and Cadillac is not falling behind. For the past two years, Cadillac has been developing its own version of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid and the closest indication was previewed by the 2009 Converj Concept (pictured here).
Recently, Cadillac released some news about an upcoming hybrid vehicle that will be unveiled at the upcoming Detroit show. As a reminder, the Converj was a coupe that not only incorporated GM's advanced plug-in hybrid technologies but also all of the traits that make a proper Cadillac. Notably, the future electric vehicle will ditch the Converj name and go for the ELR once it reaches production.
With the 2013 Detroit Auto Show right around the corner, Cadillac has just released these teaser images of its new luxury coupe. Although it's just a simple silhouette shot, it's quite clear it'll look very similar to that earlier concept, which is certainly not a bad thing, gorgeous as it was. Details are still being kept under wraps at the moment, but we can expect to find a more luxurious interior over the Volt's as well as sportier handling and a higher price tag. More details will come in just a few weeks from Detroit.
Source: Cadillac via Carbuzz
BMW Shows Off Its 4 Series Concept
Earlier this week BMW released a couple of pictures of its brand new 4 Series Coupe Concept, and now, they've released full info about the upcoming vehicle. Set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show next month, the concept showcases the new coupe version of the 3 Series, which has now been spun off as its own model line.
The Bavarian automaker successfully morphed the 3-series into a fresh new vehicle that differentiates itself from its origins just like the 6-series is distinct from the 5. The new ride is longer, wider and squatter than the 3 Series coupe it replaces and it also comes equipped with a few interesting new features like the mirrors, door handles and headlights.
As usual, BMW went mute on the engines prepared for the production version, but we can expect the same 2.0-liter four and 3.0-liter six (both turbocharged) to carry over from the 3-series. More details may surface after the official unveiling of the ride in Detroit next month. The vehicle looks awesome but along the path to production, the 4 Series might end up loosing some of the details featured on the concept.
Source: BMW