Porsche 911 GT3 R Review

Porsche 911 GT3 R presents for the racetrack.
Porsche is also in the motor racing season 2010 remains at the customer sport. The new Porsche 911 GT3 R, which comes complete ready to race to the customer replaces the 911 GT3 Cup S in the program by Porsche Motorsport.


The 911 GT3 R will be raced in series based on the international FIA GT3 regulations, at the start. The development focus was on improving driveability and easier handling of the vehicle. The 911 GT3 R features a 4-liter six-cylinder boxer engine Porsche 911 GT3 R is for racing forenoon 480 hp (353 kW). The force is transmitted from a sequential six-speed gearbox to the rear axle.

World Premiere
Its world premiere of the new Porsche 911 GT3 R at the Racing Car Show Autosport International in Birmingham (until 17 January). "Since the first announcement that we bring the 911 GT3 R on the market, we are seeing a very strong demand," said Uwe Brettel, Head of Motorsport Sales. "The planned annual production for 2010 is almost sold out."

Development base
The basis for development of the 1,200 kg lightweight 911 GT3 R is in September 2009 for one-make cup racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Thanks to an enlarged 0.2 liter engine capacity, the GT3 R delivers 30 hp more than the Cup car. Both race cars are built on the wide body of the street-legal 911 GT3 RS. The anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control and an electronic clutch function used to Porsche makes 911 GT3 R for racing vordie getting used to the new GT3 race car than its predecessor to make it much easier and make the car even for ambitious amateur racers easily manageable .

Racing suspension
The flared wheel arches both front and rear show the comparison with the previous model enlarged track width out. The underbody of the vehicle is completely covered and a rear diffuser. The adjustment of the rear wing was increased in comparison with the previous model. The highly developed race suspension can be extensively adjusted: At the front are height-adjustable MacPherson struts with adjustable Sachs two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs (main and auxiliary spring) are used. Rear, the GT3 R features a height-adjustable multi-link rear axle with rigidly mounted axle brackets, adjustable Sachs two-way shock absorbers and double coil springs.

Opel Corsa Color Race

The new Corsa Color Race in yellow-black finish evokes the memory of Opel models like the Kadett B Kadett C Coupe Rally or GT / E, which were directed at the time with sports optics at an affordable price, especially to young buyers.

Corsa Color Race
The Corsa Color Race can now be ordered at prices starting at € 15 560. Opel Corsa Color Race brings back memories, he has a checkered checkered flag pattern on black paint part of the bonnet, roof and tailgate. Are as basic colors in addition to the classic Opel racing color Sunny Melon Yellow and White Casablanca and magma red available.

Interior
The interior takes on the exterior with accents of color seat stitching and the surrounds of the air vents, panoramic sunroof and leather steering wheel are standard. Optional technologies such as halogen curve Opel Corsa Color Race Erinnerungenund cornering AFL and the heated steering wheel evokes available. The Opel Corsa Color Race features 17-inch alloy rims in high gloss black and tires in size 215/45 R17.

Engines
As engines of three petrol and turbo diesel will be offered, including the new 1.4-liter engine with 64 kW / 87 hp and an average fuel consumption (oh EU standard) of 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers fuel needs. Also the choice of two engine versions with 80 hp and 90 hp, the alternative with Autogas (LPG = Liquefied Petroleum Gas) can be operated. The 1.7 CDTI diesel as the most powerful 92 kW / 125 hp at 4,000 rpm and represents a torque of 280 Nm. The consumption is 4.8 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers.

Toyota Yaris Life Review

Eksterior
The Yaris Life has lights with darkened interior paneling in the front bumper and integrated fog lamps. In addition, silver-colored door handles painted and covered the 15-inch steel wheels with hubcaps exclusive. As an alternative to the familiar exterior colors of the Yaris Life in quartz blue or ultramarine blue metallic is available.

interior
In the inner space of the amber-lit analogue displays and controls. In addition to the automatic air conditioning are now standard steering wheel and gear knob covered in leather. Optional features include a DVD navigation system with 6.5-inch touchscreen color display, a Bluetooth handsfree kit and an acoustic parking aid at rear.

Engines and transmissions
The Yaris Life in all engine and transmission options available. The 1.0-liter VVT-i engine delivers 51 kW / 69 hp and is combined with a factory five-speed manual transmission. In addition, the 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i stands with start-stop automatic (with manual six-speed gearbox) to choose from. He has a power of 74 kW / 101 hp. An optional six-speed MultiMode transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles is also available. The 1.4 D-4D diesel engine with particulate filter offers 66 kW / 90 hp and, like the 1:33 Dual VVT-i connected either via a manual six-speed manual transmission or automated multi-mode transmission. None of the Yaris-drive versions emit more than 120 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

GMC Granite Concept

Lisa Hutchinson, director of product marketing for the GMC describes as an urban utility vehicle granite that lay next generations of customers who value design and functionality to address is. Young Professionals was in the process, the target group.

More than just opposite
Immediately catch your eye are the doors opening in opposite directions. This in itself is not spectacular, but this principle is almost a standard Concepts. But one thing is still different: The Granite engineers have dispensed with the B-pillar. And that has not only a visual but also a practical effect. Both passenger and rear seat can be folded toward the center console. Thus a loading bulky cargo as is with a mountain bike that literally in pieces eingestelltDetroit 2010: GMC Granite Concept - can be new compact from overseas, anything in the way. Ample storage space and compartments for all sorts of odds and ends can also be the little things in life go away with.

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A turbocharged 1.4-liter engine from the GM series verbauchsoptimierter four-cylinder engines with small displacement drives the Granite concept in conjunction with an advanced 6-speed automatic transmission.
The wheelbase is 2631 mm, the total length of 4097 mm. In width to the Granite extends over 1786 mm in height over 1536 mm. The compact dimensions - the VW Golf VI measures 4210 mm - make it easy to maneuver in urban environments. From producer side is heard, that the preferred area of ​​application of the Granite trips with friends to clubs or recreational activities, as wood or even composing Transport.

Mitsubishi L 200 Review

Engine variants
For the new  L 200 three engine variants to choose from. The 2.5-liter turbo-diesel develops in the variants with pure rear-wheel drive 94 kW / 128 hp and four-wheel versions 100 kW / 136 hp. In Top 2.5 DI-D +, it brings the engine to 131 kW / 178 hp Mitsubishi Announces New UL 200 over a maximum torque of 400 Nm (automatic: 350 Nm). The top speed is 179 km / h, average fuel consumption to EU standard 8.1 liter.

2WD entry-level version
The Mitsubishi is available as an entry-level 2WD long bed with 2.22 meters from 18 990 euros. The payload of up to one tonne braked towing capacity 1.8 tons (12% slope). Fuel consumption is moderate from 7.2 to 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers.

Double Cab 2WD
L 200 double cab 2WD than now available. He has the same engine as the single cabin, but adds a self-locking rear differential, central locking and electric windows. The cargo area is all double cab models has grown by 18 centimeters. On request is available for the L200 2.5 DI-D Double Cab Intense + an electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission with sport mode, which adapts to the INVECS-II technology, the switching times of the individual driving style.

A new cockpit design provides for even more cars inside atmosphere. So it is in the Intense version of Mitsubishi Announces New L 200 preliminary examinations include a multifunction steering wheel, a light / rain sensor, a phono input, a new cockpit fairing and a multifunction display. Still, there is the electrically retractable rear window. The front seats are padded more comfortable and provide better lateral support. The safety equipment includes driver and front passenger airbags, belt tensioners and belt force limiters in front, ISOFIX child seat anchorages for standard (outer rear seats, crew cab only), a Sicherheitspedalerie and optimized front for pedestrian protection. In addition, the 2.5 DI-D + and Club Cab (extended single cab) on front side airbags and the double cab additional overhead airbags.

Potato Rosemary Bread: BBA

For Day #28 in the BBA Challenge, we made Potato Rosemary Bread. Mmmm...just the thought of this combination makes me drool.  If you're looking for a good use for leftover mashed potatoes, this is about as good as it gets.  This bread goes really well with leftover turkey and dressing and I imagine with most anything especially Italian food.

I've really been looking forward to making this bread. I love that it has fresh rosemary in it. I started growing my own herbs this year in my container garden so it was particularly satisfying to be able to use fresh rosemary that I picked from my garden. Now, I just need to keep the herbs alive through the winter.

Potato Rosemary Bread
Makes: Two 1-pound loaves or 18 dinner rolls
Recipe can be found here

 

Paul, from Yumarama Artisan Bread Blog, made this bread a couple of weeks ago and posted a link to some helpful instructions from King Arthur Flour on how to roast a garlic for the most effective flavor and highest yield.  You might enjoy these instructions as well. 

Eventhough the formula states that the roasted garlic is optional, you don't want to skip it.  The aroma is heavenly - not to mention the flavor it adds to the bread.

Making the Biga (refer to page 107)

For detailed instructions on making the biga, refer to the Italian Bread post.  The potato rosemary loaves only use 7 ounces (or 1 1/4 cups) of the biga so you should have enough left over to make Pugliese, the next bread in the BBA Challenge.

Mixing the Dough

Remove the biga from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to make the bread and cut it into about 10 small pieces. Cover the pieces with plastic wrap and let them sit to take off the chill.

Stir (or mix) together the flour, salt, black pepper, and yeast.  Add the biga pieces, mashed potatoes, oil, rosemary, and water.

Stir this mixture for 1 minute, or until the ingredients form a ball.  Add more water or flour as necessary.

 

Kneading the Dough

Transfer the dough to a counter sprinkled with flour and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is soft and supple.  It should be tacky but not sticky.

 

Flatten the dough and spread the roasted garlic over the top.

Gather the dough into a ball, dust with a little flour and knead it by hand for 1 minute.

 

Fermenting the Dough

Lightly oil a large bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl.  Roll it around to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

 

Ferment the dough at room temperature for about 2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.

 

Shaping the Loaves

Remove the dough and divide it into 2 equal pieces if you're making loaves or 18 equal pieces if you want to make dinner rolls.  I opted to make two yummy loaves.

Shape each piece into a boule (refer to page 72).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle with cornmeal.  Place the dough on the parchment and make sure the boules are separated so they will not touch even after they rise.

Proofing the Loaves

Mist the dough with spray oil and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Proof at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.

 

Baking the Loaves

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees with the oven rack on the middle shelf.  Remove the plastic wrap and lightly brush the loaves with olive oil. You don't need to score the loaves but you can if you like.  I decided to score one loaf and leave the other unscored just to see the difference.

Place the pan in the oven and bake the loaves for 20 minutes, then rotate the pan 180 degrees for even baking.  It will take about 35 to 45 minutes to bake the loaves completely.

 

Rotate the pans after 10 more minutes, then repeat until the loaves are a rich golden brown all over.  The loaves should sound hollow when thumped on the bottom.

If the loaves are fully colored but appear to be too soft, turn the oven off and let them bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes longer to firm up.  My loaves were browning a little too soon so I turned the oven off.  It worked great!

Remove the finished loaves from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.

This is the hard part.  These loaves smell so good you want to eat them right away.  However, my taste tester and I refrained from eating them before they cooled.  We decided to go see some Christmas lights while we were waiting on the loaves to cool.

When we got back, the loaves were ready to eat.  We dipped them in olive oil with freshly ground black pepper.  Mmmmm....delicious!

 

Thanks for joining us this week in the Bread Baker's Apprentice Challenge. The next bread in Bread Baker's Apprentice Challenge is Pugliese (page 222 in the Bread Baker's Apprentice.). This bread also uses a biga and mashed potatoes.



Happy Baking!
Cathy

 

Potato Rolls

I hosted my family's Thanksgiving dinner this year and it turned out to be a big event.  To make things a little easier on myself, I opted for rolls that could be prepared ahead of time. I thought about making brown and serve rolls or refrigerator rolls the day before, but there's not much room in my refrigerator the day before because the turkey has to brine for 12 to 24 hours.  I needed to find a different option.

Well, I found just the ticket - Potato Rolls!  These rolls can be made up to a month in advance and frozen until ready to serve.  When you're ready to serve them, all you have to do is thaw the rolls completely, and reheat them in foil until warm. I have an extra freezer so this turned out to be the better option. Making the rolls a few days ahead of time freed me up to do other things Thanksgiving morning and freed up space in my refrigerator.  That's what I call a win-win! 

These rolls were such a big help and a big hit that I decided to share them with you.  I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.  I'll definitely be making them again.

Potato Rolls
Recipe from Cooking Light
Makes: 24 Rolls

 

 

Directions:

Place potato in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Mash potatoes with a fork. Cool reserved cooking liquid to 105° to 115°. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes.


You could use leftover mashed potatoes for this recipe, but then you wouldn't have the reserved potato water.


Lightly spoon 4 1/4 cups flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine mashed potato, yeast mixture, 1 tablespoon sugar, 4 cups flour, butter, salt, and egg in a large bowl, stirring until well blended.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add up to 1/4 cup flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).  Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.

Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half; divide each half into 12 equal portions.

Working with 1 portion at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), shape portion into a 2-inch-long oval on a floured surface.

Roll up tightly, starting with a long edge, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; pinch seam and ends to seal.

Place roll, seam side down, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Repeat procedure with remaining dough portions, placing 12 rolls on each of 2 baking sheets.  Sift 2 tablespoons flour over rolls to lightly coat.

Cover rolls and let rise 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

Bake at 350° for 10 minutes with 1 baking sheet on the bottom rack and 1 baking sheet on the second rack from the top.

Rotate baking sheets; bake an additional 10 minutes or until rolls are browned on bottom, lightly browned on top, and sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pan; cool on wire racks.

 

Then, the day you want to eat them, just reheat them and enjoy.

You might also enjoy using the leftover rolls to make miniature sandwiches with any leftover turkey.  That's what we did and the sandwiches were really delicious!


Thanks for visiting The Bread Experience Bread-Baking Blog.

Happy Baking!

Cathy