Preview：Skoda Fabia vRS launches in UK

Skoda has announced that the new Fabia vRS range will be officially launched in the UK on Thursday 29 July 2010, with prices and specification having already been confirmed.

The new vRS is the fastest production Fabia ever built, and builds on its predecessor’s reputation for high performance, low running costs and remarkable value for money.

Maximum power is 132 kW (178 bhp / 180 PS) at 6,200rpm and peak torque is 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) between 2,000rpm and 4,500rpm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox which helps it accelerate from 0 - 62mph in 7.3 seconds for both the hatch and the estate. Average fuel consumption comes to 45.6 mpg-UK (6.2l / 100km).

The car comes with a 7-speed DSG transmission, with ESP, HHC (Hill Hold Control) and XDS (Electronic Differential System). Acceleration from 0-62mph takes just 7.3 secs, with a top speed of 139mph (140mph for the estate). It also features 17-inch ‘Gigaro’ alloy wheels, LED daylight running lights, sunset glass and vRS body kit.

The Fabia vRS will also sip fuel at the rate of 6.1 litres/100kms and comes with an XDS electronic differential for extra cornering grip.

The new Skoda Fabia vRS will be available for £15,700 for the hatch and £16,495 for the estate version.





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NEW ŠKODA FABIA vRS LAUNCHES IN THE UK

• On sale in the UK from 29 July
• Estate version available for the first time
• 1.4-litre TSI turbo and supercharged to give 180bhp
• Seven-speed DSG gearbox with paddleshift as standard
• XDS electronic differential boosts cornering grip
• 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds, combined fuel economy of 45.6mpg

The fantastic new Fabia vRS will be officially launched in the UK on Thursday 29 July 2010, and prices and specification have been confirmed.

The new vRS is the fastest production Fabia ever built, and builds on its predecessor's reputation for high performance, low running costs and remarkable value for money.

Available as a hatch and estate, the vRS is powered by the fantastic 1.4 TSI 180bhp engine in tandem with a 7-speed DSG transmission, with ESP, HHC (Hill Hold Control) and XDS (Electronic Differential System). Acceleration from 0-62mph takes just 7.3 secs, with a top speed of 139mph (140mph for the estate).

The new vRS features stylish 17-inch ‘Gigaro' alloy wheels, LED daylight running lights, sunset glass and vRS body kit giving it a very sporty appearance. Customers can also choose an optional white or black roof with a range of body colours, including the new Rallye Green, inspired by the Škoda Fabia S2000 rally car.

Inside, the vRS boasts figure-hugging vRS sports seats, a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with radio controls and paddles for changing gear and MDI (Multi-Device Interface) for use with iPods and other mp3 players.

Overall, the vRS offers fantastic value for money, particularly when compared to the competition. Where else can you find a 180bhp engine with DSG, paddles, LED lights and loads of standard kit for £15,700 for the hatch and £16,495 for the estate version?

Pricing

Hatch	Gearbox	CO2	VED Band	Recommended OTR
Fabia vRS 1.4 TSI 180bhp DSG	7spd	148	F	£15,700
Estate	Gearbox	CO2	VED Band	Recommended OTR
Fabia vRS 1.4 TSI 180bhp DSG	7spd	148	F	£16,495

Standard specification

• 17" alloy wheels "GIGARO" 7J x 17"
• 3-spoke multi-function leather sports steering wheel w/ paddles & controls for radio
• Alarm with tilt sensor
• Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
• Electric front windowsESP (incl ABS, MSR and ASR)+HHC+TPM+XDS (ESP with Hill Hold Control, Tyre Pressure
• Monitor and Electonically Controlled Differential)
• Height adjustable driver's and passenger seat
• ISOFIX in outer rear seats
• LED daylight running lights
• Manual air conditioning
• Maxi-dot trip computer
• MDI (Multi-device interface and cable for connecting MP3 players)
• adio ‘Swing' 2DIN CD and 8 speakers (can play MP3 recordings)
• Rear chrome double exhaust pipe
• Rear spoiler (painted in body colour or roof colour)
• Remote central locking
• Small leather pack (handbrake, gearknob and gaiter)
• Sport seats with vRS logo
• Sports suspension
• Stainless steel pedals and vRS logo on kickplates
• Sunset glass (from the B-pillar back)

Technical data

	Fabia vRS Hatch 1.4 TSI 180bhp DSG	Fabia vRS Estate 1.4 TSI 180bhp DSG
Emissions
CO2 (g/km)	148	148
Standard Euro emissions	EUV
Engine and drive train
CC	1,390
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Fuel delivery	Direct injection
Number of gears	7
Performance
0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.3	7.3
Engine power (bhp/rpm)	180/6,200	180/6,200
Engine torque (Nm)	250/2,000-4,500	250/2,000-4,500
Top speed (mph)	139	140
Fuel consumption
EC urban (mpg)	36.7
EC extra-urban (mpg)	54.3
EC combined (mpg)	45.6
Tyre size front/rear	205/40 R17 84W	205/40 R17 84W
Weight and capacities
Gross vehicle weight	1,718	1,713
Luggage capacity (seats down)	1,163	1,460
Luggage capacity (seats up)	300	480
Max loading weight	400	400
Max roof load	75	75
Max towing weight – braked	-	-
Max towing weight – unbraked	-	-
Kerbweight	1,318	1,313

Colours

Fabia vRS will be available in a range of colours with optional black or white roofs. Estate is not available with a coloured roof.

	Black roof	White roof
Rallye Green Metallic	?	?
Race Blue Metallic	-	?
Black Magic Pearl Effect	-	?
Brilliant Silver Metallic	?	-
Sprint Yellow	?	-
Corrida Red	?	-
Candy White	?	-

AC Schnitzer BMW X6 M [Video]

AC Schnitzer is offering a modification package for the BMW X6 M, with the kit including new exterior & interior elements and minor technical modifications.

The Aachen-based tuning specialist is currently working on a performance upgrade which, in combination with delimiting the Vmax and a sports exhaust, will bring a further perceptible increase in the power of the BMW X6 M. And if that's not enough, you can also opt for the carbon-fiber AC Schnitzer engine styling. Even without a performance upgrade, the acoustic and visual attraction will be enhanced by the AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with two chromed "Sports Trim" tailpipe trims in right/left combination.

Exterior garb includes a front spoiler, design elements for the front skirt, a chromed front grille, a chromed centre bar for bonnet vents, a rear roof spoiler and a rear diffuser. A really cool feature is the optional new AC Schnitzer Bonnet Top made from carbon fibre. It features a panoramic window through which the engine can be viewed. Customers can choose among the various wheel and tyre combinations featuring 20, 22 or 23-inch wheels.

The interior will receive carbon interior trim and an AC Schnitzer steering wheel spokes with the new “black Exclusiv” design. Carbon isn’t the only material that was used leaving the cover for the i-Drive system controller and the footrest and pedal set to be outfitted in aluminum. The final touch is a throwback to the 80’s with velour foot mats.





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Powerful and sporting:
The X6 M by AC Schnitzer with "Motorsport Genes"

Pure dynamism with powerful lines - unmistakeably the "motorsport gene": evident at first sight in the BMW X6 M. And the X6 M by AC Schnitzer is even more powerful and sporting.

The Aachen-based tuning specialist is currently working on a performance upgrade which, in combination with delimiting the Vmax and a sports exhaust, will bring a further perceptible increase in the power of the X6 M. And if that's not enough, you can also opt for the carbon fibre AC Schnitzer engine styling. Even without a performance upgrade, the acoustic and visual attraction will be enhanced by the AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with two chromed "Sports Trim" tailpipe trims in right/left combination.

AC Schnitzer not only gives the BMW X6 M more power, but also a tailored race outfit of carbon. Front spoiler, rear roof spoiler, rear wing, rear diffuser and design elements for the front skirt and chromed front grille give the X6 M an impressive and muscular appearance. As an option, the carbon Bonnet Vents with chromed centre web complete the sporting look.

A real highlight is the new AC Schnitzer Bonnet Top of carbon with plexiglas panoramic window through which the engine is permanently visible.

For the X6 M - 1.98 metres wide as standard - AC Schnitzer has adapted the FALCON wheel arch extensions so that the BMW body gains an extra 40 mm width each side.

The already sporting interior ambience of the BMW X6 M has been refined further in the Aachen works. The instrument panel conversion - speedo and rev counter with AC Schnitzer logo, white dials, red pointers and red lighting - gives the X6 M a speedometer display up to 360 km/h. The carbon interior trim and the AC Schnitzer steering wheel spokes in new "black Exclusiv" design and the AC Schnitzer aluminium cover for the i-Drive system controller, aluminium footrest and pedal set, and velour foot mats, round off the interior package.

The wheelarches of the X6 M by AC Schnitzer can be filled with 20", 22" or imposing 23" AC Schnitzer wheels in Type IV BiColor, Type VII silver, black or BiColor, or the AC Schnitzer forged alloys Type V or forged racing rims Type VIII BiColor. In combination with the 275, 315, 295 or 335 tyres, it's easy for the driver in the cockpit to transfer the engine power to the track, and at the same time provide external evidence of the "motorsport gene" of the X6 M by AC Schnitzer even when stationary.Overview for Press Release No. 05/2010

X6 M by AC Schnitzer (E71)

Basic car: BMW X6 M

Engine: AC Schnitzer carbon engine styling optic

Exhaust: AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer with chromed "Sports Trim"
tailtrims (left / right)

Aerodynamics:

AC Schnitzer front spoiler, carbon
AC Schnitzer design elements for front skirt, carbon
AC Schnitzer front grille, chromed
AC Schnitzer bonnet top, carbon with acrylic glass panorama window
AC Schnitzer bonnet vents, carbon
AC Schnitzer chromed centre bar for bonnet vents
AC Schnitzer wheel arch extensions
AC Schnitzer rear roof wing, carbon
AC Schnitzer rear wing, carbon
AC Schnitzer rear diffuser, carbon

Interior:

AC Schnitzer instrument displays
speedometer conversion up to 360km/h, rev counter both with
AC Schnitzer Logo on tachometer, white background - black disposed,
red needles, red illuminated
AC Schnitzer carbon interior "black Exclusiv"
AC Schnitzer steering wheel insert, carbon "black Exclusiv"
AC Schnitzer carbon cover for automatic gear knob
AC Schnitzer aluminium cover for i-Drive system controller
AC Schnitzer aluminium foot rest and pedal set
AC Schnitzer velours floor mats

Wheel/Tyre sets

FALCON: AC Schnitzer Lightweight Forged Wheels Type V
front: 10,0J x 22" offset 22 with tyres 295/30 R 22
rear: 10,0J x 22" offset -10 with tyres 335/25 R 22

AC Schnitzer Wheels Type VII silver, black and BiColor
front: 10,0J x 22" offset 20 with tyres 295/30 R 22
rear: 11,5J x 22" offset -10 with tyres 335/25 R 22

AC Schnitzer Racing Forged Wheels Type VIII BiColor
front: 10,0J x 22" offset 20,5 with tyres 295/30 R 22
rear: 11,5J x 22" offset -10 with tyres 335/25 R 22
front: 11,0J x 23" offset 30 with tyres 315/25 R 23
rear: 12,0J x 23" offset -12 with tyres 315/25 R 23

Wheel/Tyre sets: AC Schnitzer Wheels Type IV BiColor
front: 10,0J x 20" offset 34 with tyres 275/40 R 20
rear: 10,0J x 20" offset 15 with tyres 275/40 R 20
front: 10,0J x 20" offset 34 with tyres 275/40 R 20
rear: 11,5J x 20" offset 22 with tyres 315/35 R 20

AC Schnitzer Wheels Type VII silver, black and BiColor
front: 10,0J x 22" offset 30 with tyres 295/30 R 22
rear: 10,0J x 22" offset 5 with tyres 295/30 R 22
front: 10,0J x 22" offset 30 with tyres 295/30 R 22
rear: 11,5J x 22" offset 23 with tyres 335/25 R 22
AC Schnitzer Lighweight Forged Wheels Type V
front: 10,0J x 22" offset 31 with tyres 295/30 R 22
rear: 10,0J x 22" offset 3 with tyres 295/30 R 22
front: 10,0J x 22" offset 31 with tyres 295/30 R 22
rear: 11,5J x 22" offset 23 with tyres 335/25 R 22

AC Schnitzer Racing Forged Wheels Type VIII BiColor
front: 10,0J x 22" offset 29,5 with tyres 295/30 R 22
rear: 10,0J x 22" offset 8,5 with tyres 295/30 R 22
front: 10,0J x 22" offset 29,5 with tyres 295/30 R 22
rear: 11,5J x 22" offset 23 with tyres 335/25 R 22
front: 11,0J x 23" offset 35,5 with tyres 315/25 R 23
rear: 12,0J x 23" offset 33,5 with tyres 315/25 R 23

Video: Lexus CT 200h Dark Ride interactive promo

Lexus debuts "Dark Ride," a high-definition interactive film that promotes its new luxury compact hybrid, the CT 200h.



Got wheels. Lexus has released a high-def interactive film, Dark Ride, to promo its new CT 200h model. Visitors to the LexusDarkRide website can slot themselves – well, a likeness – into the movie, and into the CT 200h seat right next to actor Norman Reedus, of the Boondock Saints film franchise.  From there they can record their own dialogue, control the camera movement and POV, and make decisions that alter the path of the movie narrative.









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Lexus Invites Consumers to Co-star in New 'Dark Ride' Interactive Film to Launch New CT 200h Hybrid



Torrance, Calif., May 14, 2010 -- "Get in, buckle up and start talking." Lexus customers will be calling the shots in a high-definition interactive film entitled "Dark Ride." The film features Lexus' newest hybrid, the CT 200h premium compact car, piloted by actor Norman Reedus (Boondock Saints franchise). Reedus is behind the wheel in this 12:30 action film, but he is following the directions of the person riding shotgun...the consumer.



"With ‘Dark Ride' we are creating a unique virtual test drive opportunity so consumers can experience this hybrid, that is like no other, months before it is available at dealerships in early 2011," said Dave Nordstrom, Lexus vice president of marketing. "In it, consumers play a co-starring role as the fun-to-drive Lexus CT 200h is put through its paces. By guiding the driver and the CT through a series of adventures, customers will be exposed to ‘The Darker Side of Green,' which is completely different than the way hybrids are usually portrayed."



The film releases online at www.lexusdarkride.com today along with the trailer for the film, which will appear in select movie theaters across the country. Visitors to the www.lexusdarkride.com site will get to insert themselves into the film, sitting beside "Tony" (Reedus), and navigating while he drives the CT 200h from the Nevada desert to a Los Angeles safehouse and protects it from a variety of enemies who wish to get their hands on the new prototype.



Consumers will use an array of interactive features in the film-allowing them to insert their own likeness (via a Webcam or profile pic), record their own dialogue lines, control the camera movement and POV, and make decisions that alter the path of the film so new situations arise each time.



The "Dark Ride" film is the next step in the launch of the Lexus CT 200h and demonstrates Lexus' marketing theme, "The Darker Side of Green." This theme, which shines a different light on this new breed of a fun-to-drive hybrid, debuted at a star-studded event prior to the CT 200h's North American debut at the New York International Auto Show in April. This initiative will continue through the launch period with in-market custom events and a VIP marketing program that will give tech-savvy influencers access to an edited "Dark Ride" list of restaurants, clubs, bars and lifestyle brands. Brand partners include Duncan Quinn bespoke suits, VeeV Açaí Spirit, The James Hotel and Grand Hospitality for The Soho and Tribeca Grand Hotels.



DIRECT FILM VIEWING LINK: www.lexusdarkride.com

CAMPAIGN LINK: www.darkersideofgreen.com



The all-new CT 200h premium compact hybrid will go on sale in the U.S. in early 2011 as the first dedicated hybrid vehicle in the premium compact segment. Expected to lead its class in fuel economy, the stylish, sporty five-door also delivers a dynamic, fun-to-drive experience. The CT is powered by a 1.8L Atkinson cycle four-cylinder gas engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and Lexus Hybrid Drive technology. The CT will be equipped with four drive-modes: Normal, Eco, Sport and EV.



With its reputation for high-quality products and exemplary customer service from its 228 dealers, Lexus has been the top-selling luxury automaker in the U.S. for ten years in a row. In addition, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader, now offering four hybrids, with a fifth on the way, that provide the best in innovative technology and first-class luxury. When Lexus was established in 1989, it offered two models of vehicles. Now, more than 20 years later, Lexus offers variations of 11 vehicles, from the entry-level IS 250 to its first V10 supercar, the LFA.



Note: Lexus Dark Ride is viewable with Internet Explorer (Versions 6 and most optimally, 7), Google Chrome, Safari and Mozilla Firefox. Your computer must be equipped with Adobe Flash Player Version 10, found here: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Mercedes-Benz automated test driver setup

Working on autonomous vehicle systems is all the rage lately, and Mercedes-Benz is no exception. Most of the work has been going within research groups and as part of competitions like the DARPA Urban Challenge. Mercedes-Benz has moved its automated driving work over to driver-assistance test groups. It's using the automation technology to evaluate crash avoidance systems without putting test drivers and engineers at risk.

By using its autopilot systems, the test maneuvers can be reproduced much more consistently. This isn't the first time that such systems have been employed in testing. Chrysler built an Automated Durability Road (ADR) at its Chelsea Proving Ground in the mid-1990s. The ADR used robotic drivers for accelerated durability testing over extremely difficult surfaces.

In both cases, the automakers can do far more extreme testing than would be possible with human drivers. Among the things Mercedes will be testing for is unintentional airbag deployments when driving over curbs, and detection of high-speed merging traffic or sudden braking.

via:autoblog





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Autopilots at Mercedes-Benz

"Automated driving" - new proving method for state-of-the-art safety systems

With an eye on future generations of assistance systems, Mercedes-Benz is the first vehicle maker worldwide to introduce an innovative proving method into its test driving portfolio - safety-critical driving manoeuvres that cannot be precisely reproduced by people are now being handled by autopilot on closed test tracks. "Automated driving" supports the development, testing and validation of assistance systems and other safety features. Testing at the limit can now be carried out without danger and health risks to development engineers, delivering clear benefits to Mercedes-Benz customers - because the tests are carried out with the highest degree of precision, future assistance systems can be developed and validated to Mercedes-Benz's exacting quality standards despite increasing levels of complexity.

For years, Mercedes-Benz has been setting benchmarks in the development of new technologies for the continuous improvement of active and passive safety in automobiles. Innovations in passive safety such as the rigid-form passenger cell, crumple zone, airbag and three-point safety belt, plus active safety like ABS, ESP® and braking assistant all trace back to Mercedes-Benz. They have made a demonstrable contribution to improving road safety and to reducing significantly the number of injuries and deaths among road users.

The current status of active safety technology is defined by intelligent assistance systems that turn the vehicle into a "thinking partner" - one that can see and feel, and that can react and function reflexively in the event of danger. Systems like the blind spot assistant, ATTENTION ASSIST and the night view assistant are focused specifically on accident problem areas like changing lane, fatigue or poor night time visibility.

"With future assistance systems, we will be able to address even more complex traffic situations and therefore to ease the dangers of further accident hot spots - like intersections," says Prof. Bharat Balasubramanian, Head of Product Innovations & Process Technologies at Corporate Research and Advanced Engineering Daimler AG. "The new automated driving test methods help us to fulfil the ex-tremely high quality and operational safety demands placed on our safety systems even more efficiently."

Autopilots ensure greater precision and relieve development engineers

In addition to established methods, Mercedes-Benz will in future fulfil requirements for reliable functionality and operational safety in future assistance systems through the "automated driving" of test manoeuvres on dedicated proving grounds. Prototypes used for this purpose are series production vehicles equipped with "robots" for steering, acceleration and braking. An on-board computer controls the autopilot so that a pre-programmed course is followed exactly - even if several vehicles are involved in one manoeuvre.

Test engineers in the control centre monitor all events and can stop the vehicles at any time. In parallel, the vehicles perform self checks and brake automatically if they register discrepancies. Thus, the test configuration is safe yet flexible. All Mercedes-Benz models can be equipped with the technical equipment for "automated driving". Moreover, a variety of different safety systems and equipment can be tested.

Using "automated driving", engineers analyse safety innovations under real-life conditions in the vehicle, addressing two critical challenges:

* Reproducibility. In order to calibrate the systems exactly, the same tests must be varied and repeated extensively. In so doing, all parameters like vehicle distances, speeds and steering radii must be exactly to specifications and always precisely maintained in order to guarantee comparability.
* Safety. Because the systems are intended to kick in only in critical situations, such scenarios must be induced during testing. The manoeuvres demand precision timing and cannot be permitted to put anyone in danger.

Both cases place human beings at their limits - in terms of their ability to react and the issue of reproducibility. However, for complex electronic systems and for assistance systems in particular, fully comprehensive functional validation must be carried out in a manner that is as close to reality as possible, thus making this kind of test driving indispensible.

The precise repeatability of the test methodology enables test vehicles to maintain exactly the pre-determined speed and course and to brake very precisely. For example, if a vehicle drives a pre-planned course several times, the tracks of all the runs vary from one another by less than two centimetres. Should the vehicle be brought to a complete halt at a particular location, the end points of all braking manoeuvres are within a radius of three centimetres.

Alongside the proving of assistance systems, "automated driving" will also be used in extreme tests in future. These put the vehicle under loads that are well in excess of those reached under normal use in traffic. The intention is to ascertain, for instance, that airbags are not activated unintentionally should the car be driven heavily over a ramp or against a kerb. Test drives that involve a high degree of physical stress for the driver can thus be avoided.

State-of-the-art test methods for the highest safety demands

In their development work, Mercedes-Benz engineers use the results from the company's in-house accident research, which delivers important findings. A variety of networked validation methods guarantee that the systems function reliably at the critical moment. Company philosophy insists that validation must go considerably farther than prescribed by regulatory standards. When it comes to passive safety, the internal company crash test requirements go well beyond meeting standard crash test requirements. The combination of computer simulations and real-life crash tests ensures passive safety to Mercedes-Benz standards.

Mercedes-Benz also makes use of state-of-the-art, networked test methods when it comes to active safety. Drive simulator tests combined with simulation procedures deliver a faster and more precise development process and complement test drives under real-life conditions.

"In Sindelfingen, we are currently building a new drive simulator. The state-of-the art technology of this equipment will make the future development of new safety systems even faster and more precise," confirms Balasubramanian.

Automated driving as the basis of future innovations

Mercedes-Benz is the only vehicle maker in the world to use "automated driving" as an additional element in the testing process. It will be used on dedicated proving grounds in tests that would be virtually impossible to reproduce manually, like merging at different speeds and distances; high-risk tests where, for example, a vehicle brakes heavily in front of another that swerves at the last minute; and safety-critical tests whereby, at an intersection, one vehicle crosses just in front of or behind the path of a second vehicle.

With "automated driving", Mercedes-Benz has developed a new, unique testing method for safety systems. It is yet further proof of the innovative power of Mercedes-Benz. The new test method guarantees the fast and efficient development of assistance systems to the highest levels of quality and reliability and also offers maximum safety at work for employees.

Bharat Balasubramanian sums up: "In order to be able to set trends in the field of safety in future, too, our test procedures must be able to keep pace with the wealth of ideas generated by our engineers. With automated driving, we feel we are well equipped for the development of the next generation of assistance systems."

F1: 2010 Monaco Grand Prix - Qualifying Results

With the weekend’s fastest man so far (Alonso) out of the running for pole position, Mark Webber steps up to claim top spot and Red Bull continues it’s flawless pursuit of pole perfection. After Alonoso pitched his car into the unforgiving wall and put himself on the sidelines and out of the running in the last practice session, the rest of the field battled for pole. Ferrari’s Massa found himself 4th just behind Vettel. Another great performance from Kubica to put his Renault on the front line just behind Webber. Perhaps the biggest surprise was McLaren’s Button struggling to qualify 9th. The Mercedes of Rosberg and Schumacher are the meat in a McLaren sandwhich behind Lewis (5th). Rounding out the top 10 are Rubens and Liuzzi.


2010 Monaco Grand Prix - Qualifying Results

	Driver	Team	Time (min)
1	Mark Webber	Red Bull Racing	1:13.826 min (S3) 1:14.462 min (S2) 1:15.035 min (S1)
2	Robert Kubica	Renault	1:14.120 min (S3) 1:14.549 min (S2) 1:15.045 min (S1)
3	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull Racing	1:14.227 min (S3) 1:14.568 min (S2) 1:15.110 min (S1)
4	Felipe Massa	Ferrari	1:14.283 min (S3) 1:14.405 min (S2) 1:14.757 min (S1)
5	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren	1:14.432 min (S3) 1:14.527 min (S2) 1:15.676 min (S1)
6	Nico Rosberg	MERCEDES GP PETRONAS	1:14.544 min (S3) 1:14.375 min (S2) 1:15.188 min (S1)
7	Michael Schumacher	MERCEDES GP PETRONAS	1:14.590 min (S3) 1:14.691 min (S2) 1:15.649 min (S1)
8	Jenson Button	McLaren	1:14.637 min (S3) 1:15.150 min (S2) 1:15.623 min (S1)
9	Rubens Barrichello	Williams	1:14.901 min (S3) 1:15.083 min (S2) 1:15.590 min (S1)
10	Vitantonio Liuzzi	Force India	1:15.170 min (S3) 1:15.061 min (S2) 1:15.397 min (S1)
11	Nico Hulkenberg	Williams	1:15.317 min (S2) 1:16.030 min (S1)
12	Adrian Sutil	Force India	1:15.318 min (S2) 1:15.445 min (S1)
13	Sebastien Buemi	Toro Rosso	1:15.413 min (S2) 1:15.961 min (S1)
14	Vitaly Petrov	Renault	1:15.576 min (S2) 1:15.482 min (S1)
15	Pedro de la Rosa	Sauber	1:15.692 min (S2) 1:15.908 min (S1)
16	Kamui Kobayashi	Sauber	1:15.992 min (S2) 1:16.175 min (S1)
17	Jaime Alguersuari	Toro Rosso	1:16.176 min (S2) 1:16.021 min (S1)
18	Heikki Kovalainen	Lotus	1:17.094 min (S1)
19	Jarno Trulli	Lotus	1:17.134 min (S1)
20	Timo Glock	Virgin	1:17.377 min (S1)
21	Lucas di Grassi	Virgin	1:17.864 min (S1)
22	Bruno Senna	HRT	1:18.509 min (S1)
23	Karun Chandhok	HRT	1:19.559 min (S1)
24	Fernando Alonso	Ferrari	no time