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LUMMA Design To Show Range Rover Vogue CLR SR At Goodwood

LUMMA Design Range Rover Vogue CLR SR is to have a world premiere at Goodwood. The car is characterized by a special CLR SR assembly kit. The first element of which is the front spoiler bumper bar that includes the original fog lamps and double daytime running lights in the cutting-edge “fiber optics light guide technology”. In addition, the front spoiler blade is centrally installed beneath the apron. At the back, there is a rear apron bumper bar with integrated heck diffuser and four high-gloss polished 105-millimeter stainless steel exhaust pipe ends of the double-pipe sports exhaust system. At last, the kit adds a rear spoiler flap that is glued to the luggage compartment lid.

Furthermore, the door panels are painted in the color of the car, the brake system is coated with venomous green and at the sides we see ornamental strips with LUMMA logos in the same color as the brakes. This Range Rover runs on special 11×23“ LUMMA Design Wheels shod with Continental tires of the dimension 305/30-23 all-round.

The sharpened visual appearance just needed an adequate performance boost. For this model the tuners improved the V6 diesel engine with a LUMMA D Boxe that adds performance of 30 hp (22 kW) as well as an increase in torque in 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).

Inside the LUMMA Range Rover Vogue CLR SR one can’t see many changes. However, there are the glossy aluminum pedals in high-end design with anti-slip rubber nubs. At last, very classy high velour foot mats with leather and embroidered logo round out the final look.

Source: LUMMA Design

June 26, 2014

2014 Bentley Continental GT3-R Makes Global Debut

2014 Bentley Continental GT3-R is preparing to make its global debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Next to it the company will showcase an exclusive line up of cars. The GT3-R will be shown on the Bentley stand. It is the most dynamic and fastest-accelerating model that Bentley has ever produced. It was inspired by the winning Continental GT3 racer. Car’s production is limited to only 300 examples. Of course, they will be all hand built.

To go into details, the GT3-R is powered by the powerful 4.0 litre V8 engine. The unit produces 580 hp (426 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. The model features also a reduction in weight when compared to the GT3. Precisely, it is 100 kg and when it is combined with torque vectoring and shorter gearing, it delivers breathtaking driving experience.

Continental GT3 race car – the basis for the debut-maker, will also appear at the festival. The car has recently won the second round of the Blancpain Endurance Series at Silverstone. It will be piloted up the hill by David Brabham, who drove a Bentley Speed 8 to second place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2003.

An interesting reunion will also happen at Goodwood: three historic Bentleys will reunite for the first time in over a decade to complete the famous Hillclimb. The Speed Six Bentley (Old Number 1), which won Le Mans in 1929 and 1930, will be accompanied by two more classic Bentleys: Old Number 2 and Old Number 3 that are both in their original form and raced alongside the first car at Le Mans in 1930.

Source: Bentley

June 26, 2014

Aston Martin Teases DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo

Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo is the name of Aston Martin’s entry in the Gran Turismo 6 video game for PlayStation3. It is in the shape of Design Prototype 100 (DP-100) and has just been teased with couple of images. It will make its official debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday, 27th of June. DP-100 was developed in-house by the Design team at Aston Martin. As the other cars in the game, this one is a new virtual-only GT racer, which will be available for PS3 customers to download in July.

We can say much when observing the first teaser image except for that we see the curvaceous body of the prototype and it’s typical for Gran Turismo cars menace look. However, judging on from the second picture, we are almost sure of seeing a V12 engine, which includes a lot of carbon fiber.

This year Gran Turismo video game series celebrates its 15th anniversary. Next to Aston Martin DP-100 the PS3 user will enjoy driving virtual concept vehicles from rival firms such as BMW, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen and other.

This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speedstarts tomorrow and will last until 29th of June.

Source: Aston Martin

June 26, 2014

Jaguar Confirms F-TYPE Project 7 For Production

2014 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 is the latest version of the highly acclaimed F-TYPE sports car range. It production version is going to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed tomorrow. This is the first Jaguar performance vehicle delivered by the Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Operations team. An interesting and very exciting fact is that the car won’t stay in a “concept” form but it is readied for production. Of course, it will be an exclusive, limited-edition run of only 250 units.

F-TYPE Project 7 has a distinctive roadster body, which we have already seen in the concept on which the car is based: Jaguar Project 7 Concept Car. The exterior pays homage to the iconic three-time Le Mans winning D-type model. The latter is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. And the number “7” in car’s name pays tribute to the seven wins that the D-type has made at Le Mans.

Project 7 is the most focused,fastest and powerful production off an F-TYPE that Jaguar has ever built. It is powered by 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, which delivers 575 hp (423 kW) and 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. When these figures are combined with the fact that the aluminium-bodied car weighs just 1585kg, the result is an acceleration time of 3.9 seconds for the 0-100 km/h sprint. The top speed is electronically-limited and is of 186mph (300km/h).

The aforementioned horsepower is send to the rear wheels through an eight-speed Quickshift transmission and second generation Electronic Active Differential (EAD). Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes have been also fitted. The Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVbB) works in conjunction with the EAD and enables extremely precise handling.

Furthermore, there are also bespoke carbon-fibre aerodynamic elements as well as one-of-a-kind suspension. The result is extremely engaging driving experience. Other key design elements that can’t be seen in the concept include D-type-inspired fairing behind the driver’s head, shorter windshield, new front bumper, carbon-fibre front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser and adjustable rear spoiler.

Unlike the concept, which is a single-seater, the F-TYPE Project 7 has been transformed into a two-seater and comes with rollover hoops for both driver and passenger.

2014 Jaguar F-TYPE Project 7 Technical Specifications:

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Engine capacity (cc)	5000
Cylinders	8
Valves per cylinder	4
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Bore/stroke (mm)	92.5/93.0
Bore/stroke (inches)	3.64/3.66
Transmission	8-speed ‘Quickshift’ ZF 8HP70
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph (sec)	3.8
0-100km/h (sec)	3.9
Top speed (mph)	186, electronically limited
Top speed (km/h)	300, electronically limited
Power (PS@rpm)	575@6500
Power (kW@rpm)	423@6500
Torque (lb ft@rpm)	502@2500-5500
Torque (Nm@rpm)	680@2500-5500
Wheels	20-inch ‘Storm’ alloy, in gloss black
Tyres – size	255/30/20 (front) 295/30/20 (rear)
Tyres – make Standard: Optional:	Pirelli P Zero Continental ForceContact
DIMENSIONS
Length (mm)	4519
Length (in)	178
Width excl (mm)	1923
Width excl (in)	75.7
Height (mm, without roof)	1277
Height (in, without roof)	50.3
Wheelbase (mm)	2622
Wheelbase (in)	103.2
Fuel tank capacity (litres)	72
Fuel tank capacity (gallons)	15.8
Weight (kg)	1585
Weight (lbs)	3495

Source: Jaguar

June 25, 2014

Alfa Romeo MiTo By Marshall Concept Car

Alfa Romeo MiTo By Marshall is a concept which is a result of the collaboration between the Italian car company and the legendary music brand Marshall Amplification. The car is unique and is inspired by the look and feel of Marshall’s iconic amplifier equipment. It even features a powerful Marshall JVM 50w amp head that runs two 12 inch 75w speakers, all of which is installed in the boot! The model has its public debut yesterday – at the screening of Dave Grohl’s [Foo Fighters, Nirvana] Sound City documentary at Olympic Studios. The car will be also exhibited at various automotive and music events through the year.

The exterior of MiTo By Marshall sports the iconic gold panel finish of Marshall’s equipment. The color can be seen on the grille, front and rear headlight surrounds, door mirror covers, door handles, side door trim and lower bumper trim. There are Marshall badges on each rear pillar as well as Jim Marshall’s signature above the side indicators. The rear windscreen includes #LIVEFORMUSIC graphic.

The interior is spectacular and it features a lot of carbon fiber. Just take a look at the pics. Of course, the Marshall styling is continued inside through tread plates on the door sills, a distinctive white piping around the dashboard’s centre console and the iconic gold panel finish on the Alfa D.N.A. Selector surround.

The gear knob has been replaced by a classic Shure SH55 microphone. All seats have been upholstered with the same materials used on Marshall’s amplifiers. This includes grille cloth on the seat centres and white piping around the inner seat contours. There is close-matching leather on the seat sides, Marshall logos on each front seat as well as special floor mats.

In the boot, the 50 Watt JVM205H amp delivers a two channel preamp: clean/crunch and overdrive. The two independent channels both have three modes, which means that the JVM205H is tonally very versatile. Furthermore, the amp head features two studio quality digital reverbs, two master volumes, and Stompware foot switchable memory, FX loop and master settings.

Alfa Romeo MiTo By Marshall Concept vehicle is built upon the 2014 MiTo Distinctive. It is powered by a 1.6 JTDM-2 120 hp (88 kW) engine. Other touches that were left unmentioned are the 18 inch alloy wheels, red brake calipers, aluminium sports pedals, chrome exhaust pipes and the Uconnect 5 inch colour touch screen infotainment system.

Source: Alfa Romeo

June 25, 2014

Range Rover Sport SVR Is The Fastest Land Rover

Range Rover Sport SVR is to make an official public debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed on 27th of June. The vehicle will be the first one to wear the new SVR designation. The latter will be also worn by all future high performance models. Below we have added a gallery with a camouflaged prototype this Land Rover. And if you have more imagination, then the wait till the debut is no longer valid for you. At the famous Hill Range Rover Sport SVR will give spectators a chance to experience its sights and sounds. Of course, it will be positioned in the ‘First Glance’ category and will perform a series of runs up the famous Hill course.

The British company has announced also that the car will be powered by a 550 horsepower engine. The new model is at its last stage of testing and will go on sale in 2015. The performance of the SVR will extend the capabilities of the Range Rover Sport. This means that it will be the fastest, most agile and most responsive Land Rover ever built.

Land Rover promises that the SVR will be an example of engineering integrity, robustness and attention to detail. The vehicle was created by the Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations team. It will be built alongside existing models and will be sold through the Land Rover retailer network. An interesting fact is that up to date more that 500 000 Range Rover Sport models have been sold.

Source: Land Rover

June 25, 2014

Honda Civic Type R Is Back! [VIDEO]

Honda Civic Type R receives a new teaser campaign. The company has released already the firs video of it, which you can watch below. Honda says that this is a ‘racing car for the road’ and in fact that the new model promises to be the most extreme Type R ever built. It will boast bold and aggressive styling characteristics that are to embody the great performance characteristics of Type R. The campaign is based on the theme of ‘R-rated’. The sixty second film released as a start of the teaser campaign is ‘Disruption’.

It starts showing a sunny day on a suburban street, where family is packing a picnic into the boot of their car. The atmosphere is happy and jolly, including the music. Suddenly, the picture distorts and pixelates and the Honda R-Rated advisory flickers up on screen. Then we see the Honda R-rated advisory notice appear. What happens next … just see the video!

All in all, the Type R is probably is very extreme: it definitely pushes boundaries. This of course, encompasses the spirit of Civic Type R perfectly, and “Disruption” sets the energy and adrenaline levels very high.

At the base of the new campaign is the slogan ‘We R Back’. The new Honda Civic Type R will be launched in Europe in 2015. Type R Concept model makes its UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Honda

June 25, 2014

Hamann Lamborghini Aventador Limited [VIDEO]

Hamann Lamborghini Aventador Limited is what perfection looks like. Using as a basis the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 from the model year 2014 the exquisite tuners at Hamann have created magic. And this magic is due to the complete exterior makeover of the Lambo. For instance, the front and rear bumpers have been refreshed with added air vents. They of course additionally increase the cooling of the Aventador. At the rear there is a lightweight carbon fiber rear wing and diffuser for added downforce. Car’s exterior has been decided in stealth gray that perfectly harmonizes the carbon fiber as well as makes the poisonous green elements stand out.

Car’s engine is standard for the Aventador and is mated with a seven-speed independent transmission. This means that the power is rated at 700 hp (514 kW), while the torque at 690 Nm. The standard equipment on the Aventador Limited features as mentioned a carbon monocoque – front apron with air inlets in carbon, 2-piece front spoiler in carbon fiber, side skirts with exposed carbon inserts, air intake trim, side in carbon and carbon-ceramic brake system with air shaft inserts front bumper.

The engine compartment has been made of carbon and so it the engine cover. At the back we also see an adjustable rear wing, rear diffuser, Sport Muffler all made from the aforementioned light material. The vehicle also added adaptive passenger airbag with, side head-thorax airbags, knee airbags, electronic parking brake, TFT cockpit with Multimedia System and keyless ignition remote control.

Inside we see interior set in carbon and contrast stitching on the seats and on the multi-function steering wheel. Exclusive set of floor mats also defines the interior. This Hamann Aventador runs on multi-part forged light-alloy wheels. At the front they come in size 9.0 x 20” and have been shod with 255/30 ZR20 tyres, while at the rear the dimensions are 13.0 x 21” and 355/25 ZR21.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Hamann

June 24, 2014

2015 Fiat 500 Abarth Gets Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

2015 Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio are now getting enhanced with the optional six-speed automatic transmission. It is a new feature for the MY2015 and it will be mated with the 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine. The powertrain produces 157 horsepower (115 kW) and 248 Nm (183 lb-ft) of torque. In addition, Fiat has ensured that both Abarth models will remain true to their high-performance heritage. In other words the six-speed automatic has been reinforced with more clutch plates and a more robust heat treatment. This allows higher torque capability.

Furthermore, the Sport mode calibration ensures more engaged driving experience. It features fuel-cut upshifts, rev-matching downshifts, brake-assist downshifts, corner gear hold and fast-off gear hold. There is also a more aggressive pedal map.

The interior of the cars also comes improved for the new model year. An instance is the featured as a standard advanced instrument panel with a 7-inch high-definition TFT cluster display. There has been also added a parking screen which helps drivers managing the reverse movement. Other interior updates include a redesigned center console with a new sports cup holder design.

Production for the 2015 Fiat 500 Turbo has also just begun. The model will include an optional automatic transmission. All 2015 Fiat 500 derivations will arrive at company dealerships later this summer.

Source: Fiat

June 24, 2014

Ford Focus ST With Global Reveal At Goodwood [VIDEO]

An absolutely new Ford Focus ST will make an official global premiere this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Ford is currently teasing the car with an image showing the part of its front and more importantly – a video, where you can see the car on the track. Despite these two visual teasers the company has left the mystery around car’s exterior appearance intact. There is also nothing said about Focus ST’s engine or any specifications, except for that it benefits from technology and quality improvements revealed earlier this year, so we will just have to wait till 27th of June.

At Goodwood, Ford’s new performance model headlines the First Glance category. In it, professional drivers showcase the car’s abilities on the world-famous hill climb. The model was initially launched in 2002. Since then it has sold more than 140,000 units in more than 40 countries.

Furthermore, at the event will happen something spectacular. On its first run each day, Focus ST will compete in real time against its twin featured in the Gran Turismo6 game for PlayStation3. A designated gamer at the Ford stand will match skills against Ben Collins and all that action will be displayed on big screens throughout the festival.

Another Goodwood debut will make the 2015 Ford Mustang, where it will be shown for the first time in the United Kingdom. A 5.0-liter V8 fastback will take part in the Supercar Classl. At the wheel will be Ford Team RS vehicle dynamics specialist David Put. The Mustang will be shown in both fastback and convertible forms.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Ford

June 24, 2014

Volkswagen Beetle Dune Concept Takes To The Road

Volkswagen Beetle Dune Concept was revealed in January at North American Auto Show and we didn’t expect to see or hear from it soon, but miracles happen. The car has currently made reappearance on the road in sunny Sylt, Germany. And although it remains a concept car, everything about it is feasible which makes it practically a production vehicle. And this is the reason we expect to see it very soon hitting the market.

Beetle Dune concept stands on the current production model. It actually uses the same 210 horsepower (155 kW) turbocharged petrol engine, which, if you remember well, is coupled with a six-speed DSG gearbox. The latter provides power to the front wheels.

The first thing that this Shiny little Volkswagen Beetle evokes in us is fun. And the engineers and designers have ensures that the driver will definitely have fun on any terrain. In particular, the body has been raised by 50 mm compared with a standard Beetle. In addition, this one runs on 19-inch wheels shod with large tyres, lending the car an all-terrain look.

A reminiscence of the classic Beetle makes the rear-mounted ski-rack. It is the perfect accessory not only for the ski-season, but also for the hot summer, because it can hold sandboard. There are some visual gimmicks that define the concept; just take a look at the front bumper honeycomb air intakes and LED turn indicators.

Also, inside things have been made production-friendly. The only specific interior element the additional passenger grab handle in place of the glove-box. There is also a 7.7-inch touchscreen positioned in the center console. What’s left is to expect to see this little jewel soon debuting as a production vehicle.

Source: Volkswagen

June 24, 2014

Hyundai Launches Tucson Walking Dead Special Edition

2014 Hyundai Tucson Walking Dead Special Edition can be currently ordered from brand’s dealerships in the United States. The limited-production special edition has all the exclusive elements typical for the series such as the unique graphics package, badging, floor and cargo mats, and even a backpack-style zombie survival kit. In other words, the car is the perfect mean to survive the ever-impending zombie apocalypse.

The car was revealed in November last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It was created to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Walking Dead graphic novel series. This limited series Tucson includes an Ash Black exterior with a subtle red accent graphics package and Special Edition exterior and interior badges.

There are also roof rack cross rails which are handy in hauling necessary survival gear. The vehicle will be offered only in AWD. Inside, the interior is wrapped in black leather, and within it passengers will find a custom Zombie Survival Kit.

Walking Dead Special Edition Tucson is powered by 2.4-liter Theta II Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine which produces 182 hp (135 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) of torque. Furthermore, the vehicle offers great features such as LED taillights, dual automatic temperature control and a premium audio system with HD Radio technology. Additionally, Tucson’s third-generation navigation system includes a larger seven-inch touchscreen. It is also equipped with Blue Link safety, service and infotainment telematics system as a standard.

Source: Hyundai

June 23, 2014

Author: Lidia Todorova