Lidia Todorova – Page 307 – Automobiles Review

ADV.1 Wheels Lamborghini Gallardo ADV10.0TS SL Gold Edition

ADV.1 Wheels Lamborghini Gallardo ADV10.0TS SL Gold Edition – under this long name stays a unique combination of a supercar and fascinating spoke design.

The vehicle under the tuning is the astonishing Lamborghini Gallardo, which is equipped with the 5.2L V10 engine. Due to the great amount of power the Lamborghini is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.4 seconds!

To be more precise the Gallardo is generating exactly 562 hp (419 kW) at 8,000 rpm, and has a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

ADV.1 Wheels Lamborghini Gallardo ADV10.0TS SL Gold Edition

For this project the ADV.1 Wheels have joined in partnership with Velos. The latter were the ones who wanted their Gallardo to become spicier.

What the ADV.1 has done is basically to pull out all the stops and build them a staggered 20″ ADV10.0 Track Spec SL setup. They applied their ADV10.0 new spoke design in this project.

The result is a beautiful combination of polished lips and a brushed bronze center spokes on the blue Gallardo. Don’t you think that this is one of the most refreshing combinations of colors lately?

Source: ADV.1 Wheels

July 25, 2012

McLaren 12C GT3s set for Total 24 Hours of Spa [VIDEO]

McLaren-12C-GT3-T Nine supercars carrying the brand McLaren will compete at the famous Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps next weekend. The examples at the most demanding events on the motorsport calendar will be exactly the astonishing McLaren 12C GT3.

In fact, the Spa 24-hour is unlike any other GT race. First of all it is more than spectacular. Secondly, the race track is incredibly challenging. This means that the circuit, the efficiency and reliability, as well as being able to react to the often changeable track conditions will be of utmost importance to all competitors.

McLaren revealed that they have put a lot of attention and effort to test and prepare for this great event. Hence, they are also expecting great results and eventually we are to witness them.

In the event, we are to see the 12C GT3s on track. They “come” from six distinctive liveries of McLaren GT customer teams. Chris Goodwin will be part of the driver line-up in one of Von Ryan Racing’s two 12C GT3s.

McLaren-12C-GT3-644 — McLaren 12C GT3 at the Total 24 Hours of Spa

Furthermore, the French ART Grand Prix team, will line up alongside Portuguese team ASM, with patriotic livery featuring green and red accents. The Lapidus Racing car on the other hand will be finished in white and McLaren Orange.

Belgium’s Boutsen-Ginion Racing team will compete with two cars, which both were finished in a striking black and orange design. Gulf Racing completes the McLaren line-up with two cars wearing the famous blue and orange livery.

Few days ahead of the race, a high-quality short film has been produced, which you can view below. In it you will see the driver Rob Bell previewing the challenging 4.35 mile (7.004km) Spa-Francorchamps circuit. He will reveal what kind of challenges are facing the teams and what it is that makes the 24 hours of Spa so appealing.

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Source: McLaren

July 24, 2012

Aston Martin DB5 featured in the new James Bond film [VIDEO]

The iconic Bond car – the Aston Martin DB5 takes part in the new James Bond film named Skyfall. In this video preview the creators of the new 007 movie are putting more light on the historic Bond fairy dust on their new film with the return of the emblematic Aston Martin.

In the preview below, you will hear the director Sam Mendes speaking nostalgically about the DB5. Back in the days when he was a child, he had the original Corgi toy DB5 with its ejector seat and little man and bullet-proof screen popping up at the back.

However in the new film is used a doppelganger of the DB5 with the original number plate on it. This means that the original BMT 216A wasn’t found for Skyfall. Despite that, it Is great to see James Bond driving the Aston Martin DB5 again.

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Source: Carsuk

July 24, 2012

Ford Mustang Red Tails GT Edition Celebrates Tuskegee Airmen [VIDEO]

Ford Mustang Red Tails GT Edition is truly unique vehicle. It celebrates and commemorates the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, comprised of the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group, during World War II.

In fact, the courageous squadron of P-51 Mustang pilots was the United States’ first African American military airmen. They were known with the red tails of their planes.

The design of the modified glass-roof coupe will unify the connection of the World War II fighters with a contemporary flair for the serious collector. The exterior includes unique polished aluminum non-production finish paint, accented with Race Red and School Bus Yellow.

On the other hand the interior of this Ford includes modified navigation screen, instrument cluster and rear seat-delete. It includes Recaro seats with embroidered “Red Tails” logo and floor mats embroidered with the 332nd Fighter Group logo.

The power and performance of the Mustang is ensured by the Ford Racing 2.3-liter twin-screw Whipple supercharger, handling pack, unique side exhaust, performance quad exhaust from SVT, Forgiato 20-inch aftermarket wheels, GT500 Brembo brakes and rear diffuser.

This one-of-a-kind car will be sold Gathering of Eagles charity auction on 26th of July during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.

At EAA AirVenture Ford will showcase to the public the latest advances in automobile technology at the Ford Hangar. In addition, the visitors will also witness the industry’s most revered classics at the popular Cruisin’ Legends area on the grounds of Wittman Regional Airport.

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Source: Ford

July 24, 2012

2013 BMW 7 Series Facelift [VIDEO]

2013 BMW 7 Series fleet now embodies sporting elegance, refined powertrain technology and luxurious comfort. The new model lineup includes new LED headlights, an upgraded interior with enhanced soundproofing, improved ride comfort, and comprehensive selection of standard and optional equipment.

In addition to this, the line-up includes the world’s most powerful six-cylinder in-line diesel engine and the second-generation BMW ActiveHybrid 7. They both set new performance and efficiency benchmarks.

With sporty and elegant presence, the dynamic lines of the new BMW series are balnced perfectly. The most attention grabbing feature are the new LED headlights with hallmark BMW corona rings and a smart accent strip. In addition, the kidney grille with nine slats is now modified.

The new facelift includes as well indicators which are integrated into the lower section of the exterior mirrors. The chiselled rear has a thin chrome strip connecting the two slim reflectors in the rear apron.

What about the enhancements included in the interior? Here, the BMW is equipped with new leather seats. The driver’s and front passenger’s now offer optimum lateral support and long-distance comfort. The rear passengers on the other hand enjoy the luxury and largely cocooned from outside noise cabin.

At last, the lucky owners of the new 7 Series can benefit from the optional Rear Seat Entertainment package with a new 9.2-inch flatscreen monitor. Here the 1,200-watt Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System offers great sound quality and the 16 speakers feature illuminated centre speaker which retracts almost fully into the instrument panel.

In the interior can be seen as well the new multifunctional instrument display. The extended black-panel technology opens up a whole new range of display options through the 10.25-inch screen.

More importantly BMW 7 models have revised engines which are more economical than ever and in addition are low on emissions. They channel their power to the driven wheels through an intelligent eight-speed automatic transmission.

For the great fuel economy contribute also the Auto Start-Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, the Driving Experience Control switch with ECO PRO mode with extended functions and coasting mode.

BMW 760i for instance now comes with its 12-cylinder powerplant. Other choices for the BMW 740i is the new BMW TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line engine or the BMW 750i with a revised V8 petrol engine.

A debut in the 7 Series is the new BMW 750d xDrive, where under its bonnet lies the new M Performance TwinPower Turbo six-in-line diesel engine. This is the world’s most powerful diesel engine. Another great engine is the second-generation BMW ActiveHybrid 7 combined with a new TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder in-line petrol engine with a 40 kW/55 hp electric motor for significantly reduced emissions.

Furthermore the BMW ConnectedDrive is an intelligent integration bringing more comfort and assurance. It includes the BMW Night Vision, Dynamic Light Spot with pedestrian recognition technology, the anti-dazzle LED High-Beam Assistant, Driver Assistant Plus with Lane Departure Warning and Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Active Protection with automatic fatigue recognition and Speed Limit Info including the No Passing Info display using road sign symbols.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: BMW

July 24, 2012

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Dusk Special Edition

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Dusk Special Edition is a unique Chevrolet model equipped with an optional Dusk Special Edition package. The latter is available only for 2LT and 2SS Camaro coupe or convertible models.

In particular, the package features halo ring HID head lamps, the new for 2013 Blue Ray Metallic exterior color and the factory installed 21-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels with P245/40ZR21 front and 275/35ZR21 summer performance tires. When the model which is to be tuned is a convertible, then the top is in blue color as well.

Furthermore the interior of the Camaro Dusk Special Edition model includes exclusive Mojave leather-appointed wrapping with yellow stitching on the seats. More highlights concerning the interior are shift knob, center armrest and steering wheel.

Here can also be seen enhancements such as the Mojave color of the panel insert and Blue Ray Metallic color of the door inserts.

The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of the Dusk Special Edition package is $5995.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Dusk Special Edition - Side

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Dusk Special Edition Details:

Exterior includes:

• Blue Ray Metallic exterior color

• Blue Convertible Top Color (when model ordered)

• 21-inch Silver Painted wheels (factory installed)

• P245/40ZR21 front & 275/35ZR21 rear tires

• Front splitter and rocker

Interior includes:

• Mojave leather-appointed interior

• Yellow accent stitching on interior components

• Mojave soft I/P insert with Yellow stitching

• Blue Ray Metallic I/P and door inserts

• Ice Blue ambient lighting

• Chevy Accessory premium floor mats

Performance:

• Available manual or automatic transmission

• Hurst Shifter (V8 manual models only)

Source: Camaro5

July 24, 2012

2012 Brabus Smart 10th Anniversary Special Edition

In the not so distant 2002, Smart and the tuning company Brabus founded a joint company, and since then they have developed numerous premium models. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the alliance, they have created a unique and exclusively equipped “10th anniversary” special edition model.

2012 Brabus Smart 10th anniversary Special Edition will be limited to 100 units and will offer numerous exclusive highlights. The Smart is based on the current Smart Fortwo BRABUS production model with 75 kW (102 hp) and maximum torque of 147 Nm (200 lb-ft). It has a top speed of 155 km/h, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds.

To go further into details, the “10th anniversary” edition is painted in liquid silver. In details, the tridion safety cell, body panels including front grille and the door mirrors of the special edition model, the front spoiler and side skirts in the styling package, are painted in liquid silver.

Further exterior features include titanium-colored headlamps and red BRABUS logos at the front and rear. Additional exterior accents include titanium-colored headlamps and red BRABUS logos at the front and rear.

The interior is of course distinctively made as well. It is characterized by a black leather interior with high-quality hand stitching. The trim parts are painted in an exclusive red and the contrast components and seat console come in black.

2012 Brabus Smart 10th Anniversary Special Edition Interior

The standard equipment of the new Brabus includes the comfort and light package, heated seats, electric power steering, LED daytime driving lights, audio and navigation system and BRABUS Monoblock VII alloy wheels in matt grey.

Smart Brabus GmbH is a joint venture between Smart and Brabus and stands for premium automotive enhancement. In the past ten years more than 50 000 lucky customers benefited from the vehicles produced by the cooperation of the both companies. In fact, 2011 was the most successful year up to date when more than 10 000 Smart Fortwos were customized by Brabus.

Source: Smart

July 23, 2012

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid Delivers 550-Mile Range [VIDEO]

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid is expected to achieve great results. First it is promised to run more than 20 miles of electric-only range. Secondly, a 550-mile drive will be the overall range of the car.

In addition, Ford’s new vehicle delivers great combined fuel economy of 95 mpg. In details, C-MAX Energi operates just like a traditional hybrid. However it has two key differences: owners must plug in the vehicle using its charge port and C-MAX Energi has a larger battery pack.

C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi figure prominently in Ford’s rollout of five electrified vehicles this year. Ford’s other electrified vehicles include:

C-MAX Energi also advantages from 20 years of research and innovation in terms of software and hardware technology. In fact, the vehicles powersplit technology comprises of more than 200 patents alone.

The C-MAX Energi is able to generate total 188 hp (138 kW) which come from the combination of a gasoline engine and a battery-driven electric motor. When powered by gasoline, the C-MAX Energi uses the 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine.

The advanced lithium-ion battery in C-MAX Energi is charged via plug-in, the vehicle is able to achieve increased electric mode and total range. In addition the lithium-ion batteries are lighter, more efficient and more powerful than nickel-metal hydride batteries, which were used back in the days when Ford made the first-generation hybrids.

C-MAX Energi benefits from the latest generation of SmartGauge® with EcoGuide as well. It was created in order to help drivers get the most important information such as instantaneous fuel economy. It is displayed on one of two 4.2-inch LCD screens.

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid is already available to order with a starting price of $25 995.

Source: Ford

July 23, 2012

Fiat 500 Now More Colourful

One of the most popular “mini” cars in the world, the Italian Fiat 500 city car, which recently achieved great market sales results, has been further enhanced. The iconic Fiat has been additionally improved with a range of bold new exterior colors and upgraded interior trims.

To be more precise, six stunning new colors are now available for the Fiat 500 range, they are namely: Countrypolitan Yellow, New Age Cream, Groove Metal Grey, Epic Blue, Chillout Purple and Idol Pink metallics.

Furthermore, the interior is now complemented with New Chocolate brown/Ivory fabric and Grey/Black fabric interior trim. They better match the exterior. In addition to them, new two-tone leather trims will be available at the end of the year, substituting the current leather finishes.

Other design upgrades include a new ‘short-fin design’ antenna and 15-inch alloy wheels. The Fiat 500 price begins at £9960.

Source: Fiat

July 23, 2012

2013 Koenigsegg Agera R under the lights of DRIVE [VIDEO]

Sweden’s hypercar Koenigsegg, particularly the latest 2013 Koenigsegg Agera R, is the star in the 30 minute film below. Hidden in the backwoods of Angelholm Sweden, the company Koenigsegg is designing and manufacturing one of the rarest and most exciting vehicles on earth.

In this video, J.F. Musial tours the factory, which is based on a former Swedish Airbase, while taking a ride in an Agera R on foggy runway.

In addition , the inventor, entrepreneur and owner of the company – Christian von Koenigsegg, speaks about what inspired him to create this iconic hypercar, what part does he take in the process of creation and many more facts and details which were previously hidden from the large public.

The car manufacturer is also developing leading engine and fuel technologies which have the goal to enhance the fuel economy and power output in all types of vehicles.

If you remember the Agera R debuted at this years Geneva Motor Show, and showcased that it was the result of brands endless pursuit for perfection.

With its 1140 horsepower (838 kW) and 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) Agera R is able to achieve the incredible top speed of approximately 440 km/h (273 mph). Lets take a look how J.F. Musial actually experience that much amount of power:

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Video Source: YouTube

July 21, 2012

First teaser for “BLACK AIR: The Buick Grand National Documentary” released

If you haven’t heard already about the “Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary“, well it is a 60-minute film about Buick’s premier but paradoxical mid 80’s performance car. The film is to be released soon; nevertheless the teaser for it has just been released.

The director of the awaited movie is Andrew Filippone Jr., who had the inspiration to create the documentary about the Buick Regal Grand National. It was a strange and peculiar misfit.

Although it carried the name Buick, the Grand National was too quick and too rough to stay under this name. There was something about it which made it stand out among other cars.

"Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary" — “Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary”

Despite the fact that it had roots of the Buick Regal, it was able to have an astonishing straight-line 0-60 mph acceleration. Nothing in the mid 80s could match it. However, the same roots didn’t give the vehicle a chance to be accepted seriously.

Its emblematic boxy design was something very typical for example. Other shortcomings were its mediocre chassis, an undersized engine, an electronically limited top speed, and an unremarkable pedigree.

On the other hand its six cylinders and an intercooled turbo made the vehicle remarkable. Remembered with its fierce black paint, the Grand National became a legend. In fact, in the fineal year of the production of the Buick, outfitted in GNX trim, it was the quickest production car in the U.S. It was able to reach the acceleration sprint from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.7 seconds.

Although no one believed that it could achieve this acceleration, test after test proved it. But there remained the question, how could a Buick achieve this. Where did it come from? Where did it fit?

The documentary answers those questions and even more. The people who built the car, who wrote about the car, and who own the car, speak about and about their experience with the Grand National.

Some of the included voices are Lloyd Reuss, the Buick General Manager who launched the Grand National project; Tony Assenza, the “Car and Driver” Editor who dubbed the GNX an “ax-wielding barbarian”; and Richard Clark, the renowned owner, enthusiast, and collector.

The last example of the Grand National was built on 11th of December 1987, and twenty-five years later, Black Air arrives to commemorate this landmark car.

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News and Video Source: Vimeo

July 20, 2012

Audi celebrates 250th quattro-equipped model with the new Audi Q3

250th quattro-equipped model variant of Audi Q3 has just be introduced. This is the latest TDI version of acclaimed compact SUV, named Audi Q3 2.0 TDI Quattro.

Thanks to its 2.0-litre TDI engine the Audi generates 140 hp (103 kW) at 4,200rpm and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) between 1,750 and 3,200rpm. Given these numbers it is no surprise that the 0-62 mph sprint is achieved in only 9.9 seconds. Its top speed is 122mph and has a combined fuel consumption of MPG 49.6 and CO2 emissions of 149g/km.

Furthermore the new 250th model’s engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and in addition includes invaluable all-weather traction aid, which in fact is a new feature of the Q3.

The basic model of the Audi SUV runs on 17-inch alloy wheels and also includes rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, Concert audio system with 6.5-inch manually retractable colour display screen, preparation for SD card navigation, Bluetooth interface, Audi Music Interface iPod connection and light and rain sensors.

The vehicle will be available in two trim lines – SE and S, where the second one adds to the standard specifications larger 18-inch alloy wheels, S line exterior and interior styling enhancements, xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lamps and LED rear tail lights.

Other optional equipment feature “steerable beam” adaptive light technology for the xenon plus headlights, a high-beam assistant to intelligently illuminate the road ahead, the hard drive-based navigation system plus with seven-inch colour screen and 3D mapping and the side assist blind spot warning and lane assist lane departure warning driver aids.

As expected the vehicle inside is very roomy and offers seating for up to five adults. Moreover, it can accommodate load bay delivering up to 1,365 litres of capacity thanks to split/folding rear seats. The Q3 also includes the recently launched adaptive air suspension.

Audi on all fours– summer rain calls for the reassurance of quattro all-wheel-drive, which is favoured by around 30 per cent of Audi customers. They can now add the latest Q3 2.0 TDI quattro 140PS, priced from £26,510 OTR, to the list of 250 quattro-equipped choices.

The new Audi Q3 2.0 TDI Quattro has a starting price of £26 510.

Source: Audi

July 20, 2012

Author: Lidia Todorova