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Posaidon with Two More Powerful Mercedes-AMGs

Posaidon has just released not one but two incredible tunings of Mercedes C63 AMG and AMG GT models. There is one common thing about those two and it is that they are powered by the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. The difference is in the nature of their lubrication. Precisely, the AMG GT has dry sump lubrication, while the other car utilizes a conventional wet sump system. Well, there is another thing in common and this is the direct re-programming delivered by Posaidon.

The standard output of the two-seater is 462 hp (340 kW) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque, while its more powerful S version produces 510 hp (375 kW) and 650 Nm (480 lb-ft). After the conversion, both cars are capable of 630 hp (463 kW) and 725 Nm (535 lb-ft) of torque and a 337 km/h top speed.

In addition, the standard numbers of the C63 AMG are as follow: 476 hp (350 kW) and 650 Nm (480 lb-ft) and 510 hp (375 kW) and 700 Nm (517 lb-ft) in the S form. After the ECU, they were changed to 610 hp (449 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. The top speed here is positioned at 328km/h.

The engine of the C-Class is mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, while this of the AMG GT to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G dual-clutch transmission, which explains why the torque of the latter car is lower.

Furthermore, Posaidon engineers are currently working on additional updates for the M177 and M178 engines. For their improvement they will use new turbochargers, free-flow exhaust systems and other hardware changes. At last, for additional safety, the tuners offer speed camera warning system which is integrated within the factory navigation system.

Source: Posaidon

April 17, 2015

ABT Releases 400HP Volkswagen Golf R

ABT Volkswagen Golf R ABT Sportsline has made a really good thing: they have created a 400 hp Volkswagen Golf R of the seventh generation. This is actually a 100 hp addition to its standard output, which has been achieved via Power S kit. The latter is based on the “New Generation” ABT control unit that not only guarantees maximum power, but also the greatest dependability.

As a result, the 2.0 TSI engine is capable of producing 400 hp (294 kW) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque, compared to the serial 300 hp and 380 Nm. This is a substantial modification that demands attention.

In addition, ABT has added height adjustable suspension kit that makes the car sportier and brings it up to 45 mm closer to the ground. There is also a stabilizer kit for optimum handling at any given speed. Furthermore, we should also mention that the tuner equipped this Golf with attachment parts, which differentiates it from the serial version.

These include a brand new painted ABT front grille and head light covers. At the sides we see new skirts, while the new thing at the back is the tail gate add-on. The most impressive rear elements are the exhaust pipes which has a diameter of 102mm.

They are just part of the ABT muffler system. It comprises also of a pre-silencer and sport catalyst that contribute for the good uprating and sound. At last, the 400 hp are transmitted onto the road via new huge wheels and a complete set of new sports tires.

Source: ABT

April 17, 2015

How About an Extra Tuning for the Evoque? Yes, please!

Range Rover Evoque is one of the most wanted vehicles around the world. After the Type R, this is probably my second “dream-about” model. What makes it so attractive? It is probably up to one’s taste, but for sure when an Evoque gets a proper tuning, things really go out of control. This week, the specialists at Kahn Design have been working on this exclusive car and it now looks amazing.

Dubbed Kahn Range Rover Evoque RS250 Edition, the vehicle has been equipped with Tech Pack, but the first thing that one sees is the vibrant Volcanic Rock Satin paint. To make a contrast, the designers have made the roof black.

At the front, the Tech Pack has contributed for the new 3-D mesh grille, the inner grille with vents, headlight details, new bumper with running lights, integrated LEDs and “KAHN” lettering. The sides of the vehicle are dominated by the new sills, painted brake callipers and vents, while at the rear we see new bumper with integrated vents and a lower boot lid spoiler.

Rounding out the exterior tuning are the lowered sports suspension system, the stainless steel twin crosshair exhaust system and the 22-inch Kahn RS wheels fitted with 265x35x22″ tyres.

The interior of the vehicle is characterized by Oxblood Red Leather upholstery for the front and rear seats, centre glove box, transmission tunnel, and door arm rests. There is also a new speedometer, diamond gear selector, aluminium vented foot pedals, stainless steel door entry sill plates and heavy duty carpets.

Only those inside will benefit seeing the inner beauty of the Range Rover, since Kahn has added a privacy-tinted glass.

Source: A. Kahn Design

April 17, 2015

Take a Look at this Lava-Infused Tesla Model S

Larte Design has finally revealed its one-off Tesla Model S at the Top Marques Monaco. There were several teasers before this big event, which gradually delivered hints about the special car. Even the sketch they released two days ago showed that the design of the vehicle will speak for itself. And so it does. Just take a look at the astounding pictures in the gallery below.

There are a lot of details that capture the attention. Such are the new more muscular front bumper and fender vents, the revised grille that is the first thing to see, the corresponding rear bumper and spoilers.

As we already know that these components were made of an innovative material called basalt fiber. It is made from natural lava rock and it is a very strong competition to the popular carbon fiber due to its great characteristics.

First of all it is very light in weight. In fact, the entire kit weighs only 13 kg. It is said that this material is also very tough and durable. Furthermore, the designers made the kit with lightning-like sharp lines to emphasize even further sporty nature of this superb electric vehicle.

The other cool thing about this Tesla is the new driving sound that mimics a real engine. Although there aren’t any pictures, the interior of the Model S has been also redesigned. At last, we should also note those huge multi-spoke forged wheels.

Source: LARTE Design

April 17, 2015

Audi Creates Special A6L e-tron Hybrid for the Chinese Market

Audi A6L e-tron The next plug-in hybrid model from Audi, which is going to be exhibited in Shanghai, is the A6 L e-tron. This car isn’t a concept but the German company is actually trying to make the next step toward greater fuel efficiency in China. And for this reason, this sedan has been developed for the Chinese market only.

The model is powered by a 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder, gasoline engine combined with an electric motor. The first power source delivers 211 hp (155 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque, while the second provides 124 hp (91 kW) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque. This ends up in a total system output of 245 hp (180 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. The power is sent to the front wheels via eight-speed tiptronic transmission.

Despite these numbers, the vehicle needs only 2.2 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (107 US mpg) and emits 52 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In addition, it is also capable of accelerating very fast: the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h happens in just 8.4 seconds. The top speed is limited to 210 km/h (131 mph).

On electric energy alone, this car is capable of covering 31 miles (50 km), while the total range is 880 kilometers (547 miles). The energy is supported via the 14.1 kWh lithium-ion battery which needs about eight hours to be fully recharged.

Inside, the driver will benefit from a powermeter in the instrument cluster. It displays the total system output, monitors the navigation and shows the energy in the hybrid system as well as the range, fuel consumption figures, etc.

But how can we differentiate the ordinary A6 from the hybrid? Well, there are a bunch of visual characteristics like the 18-inch alloys with specific e-tron design, the LED light guides, the e-tron badges on the fenders and the trunk lid, and the diffuser that hides the tailpipes of the exhaust system. Everything else is identical with the standard A6. However, I would choose the lower fuel consumption. How about you?

Audi A6L e-tron will be available in Chinese dealerships next year.

Source: Audi

April 16, 2015

Audi Reveals Next Prologue Concept Ahead of Shanghai Reveal

It is very pleasing when the day ends with good news. The first one is regarding the Audi prologue allroad concept, which has been announced to debut at the Auto Shanghai. This is actually the third member of the prologue family, which is suitable for all types of roads. Again, it is a hybrid and therefore it is powerful and efficient. This car is a re-interpretation of the typical allroad cars and gives a hit of company’s future design.

5.13 meters long, the prologue allroad emphasizes elegance and dynamism. The concept runs on 22‑inch five-spoke wheels, it is painted and Dehua White and features aluminium accents – these are some of the special treatments here.

The front is dominated by the single-frame grille, wedge-shaped headlights and LED light guides. At the back we also have LEDs as well as rear apron with flat openings that integrates the exhaust system.

In fact, the interior is a luxurious lounge. There is everything that one needs in terms of comfort and even more: continuous centre console, upholstered floating seats for the front and rear passengers, innovative horizontal instrument panel, air-conditioning, etc.

More important is the technology which makes this Audi powerful on the road, superior in any terrain and extremely efficient. This is the powertrain of course. The 4-liter V8 TFSI engine is coupled with an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed tiptronic in the name of delivering more than 734 hp (542 kW) of total system output and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque.

This amazingly high output takes the vehicle from 0 to 62mph in just 3.5 seconds. Despite this, the prologue allroad concept is capable of achieving up to 117 mpg and is emitting 56 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In addition, the lithium-ion battery is capable of lasting for 33 miles.

This is a nice start for Audi at Auto Shanghai, isn’t it?

Source: Audi

April 16, 2015

General Motors Auctions First 2016 Cadillac CT6

2016 Cadillac CT6 Side View The first 2016 Cadillac CT6 Sedan will be auctioned for charity along with five other vehicles. The proceeds will go to the Karmanos Cancer Institute. At the Barrett-Jackson event will happen at the Annual Palm Beach auction in Palm Beach, Florida, this weekend.

General Motors has donated the #3001 CT6 Sedan to the Karmanos center of research, patient care and education. The institute focuses on early detection and prevention, treatment and eradication of cancer. The person buying this Cadillac will not only make a good deed, but also get unique car.

The first production CT6 is luxurious inside and out and features new front fascia with modified grille and added LEDs, and is powered by a range of different engines. The newest among them is the 3.0L Twin Turbo, which generates 400 horsepower (298 kW) and 400 lb-ft of torque (543 Nm). This unit actually shows great efficiency due to the eight-speed automatic transmission.

The second car in Barrett-Jackson’s list is the one-off Tony Stewart “Smoke” Edition 396 Chevelle with lot number #3000. It is driven by a custom 396 engine and has unique Hip Foose designed wheels. The proceeds are going to the Darrell Gwynn Foundation and specifically to the wheelchair donation program.

GM is also donating the Chevrolet Camaro COPO Racecar VIN 001. This SEMA–vehicle is going to benefit the Achilles Freedom Team, which builds running programs and marathon opportunities for disabled veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

The fourth vehicle is 1969 Camaro Z/28 Resto-mod delivered by Torque Sports and Performance. Hulk Hogan will assist for the auction here and the gathered money will go to the SJO Foundation For Hope.

At last, we have the modified GMC Sierra Custom Pickup from 1996 with lot number # 3002. The vehicle was privately donated and the proceeds will benefit the Boy Scouts of America.

Source: Barrett-Jackson

April 16, 2015

Take a Look at this Coupe-Inspired Honda Civic Type R

2017 Honda Civic Type R Coupe Render This Honda will be praised or it will be hated, there is no interstitial opinion. The Type R coupe rendering has been a result of the work of Wild Speed, but we found it at CivicX forum, where people actually loved it. The renderings are only two (unfortunately), but they are so exquisitely made that it looks like a real car. We only wish!

It is obvious that this Type R version is a consequence of the recently released Civic Coupe concept shown in New York. As a matter of fact, the company is actually launching the redesigned versions of the Civic range this fall.

The happy news is that the tenth-generation model will keep the great performance characteristics and fantastic design, with sedan, coupe, hatch and Si models featured in the line-up. Oh, and of course the irresistible Type R.

Let’s focus on the car we see here. It has more aggressive body, new quad exhaust system which is obviously borrowed by Chevy’s Stingray, and some other typical Type R accents here and there.

If we take for granted that this car would have the output of the current generation, then this means that its unit will produce is 310 hp (228 kW) at 6,500 rpm, and 400 Nm (303 lb-ft) at 2,500 rpm. The 0-to-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration sprint will be covered in just 5.7 seconds on the way to a top speed of 270 km/h (167 mph).

As a Type R fan, I personally love it, but I wonder what your thoughts about it are?

Source: www.CivicX.com

April 16, 2015

Is it just a dream: Does Range Rover Pickup Exist?

Range Rover Pickup? Yes, it is not a joke. When I initially looked at the pictures I thought that they are renderings. However, this is a real car and it is going to make a world premiere at the Auto Shanghai. The team behind it is Startech. The fist that grabs the attention is the strange exterior, but there is more to this.

Inside, the pickup has been also modified with leather upholstery, Alcantara and carbon-fiber elements. Some updates have been made to the five-liter V8 supercharged engine as well and it now has an output of 526 hp (387 kW). This enables Startech’s pickup to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds. Unfortunately there is a top speed limiter positioned at 250 km/h.

What have happened to the exterior? First thing to note is the conversion from five-door car to a classy transport vehicle with pickup bed. This required designing and manufacturing more than 100 bodywork components from aluminum, carbon fiber and steel. And mind that the modified Range Rover has retained its five seats and spaciousness inside.

At the back behind the individual seats, the specialists have added rear bulkhead with heated tinted rear window, serving as a wall to the pickup bed. The roof has been also shortened but despite this, the panoramic sunroof has been entirely retained.

Next, the length of the pickup bed is 110 centimeters. Another 60 centimeters are added when the tailgate opens. Then, the specialists gave this vehicle widebody kit conversion. It comprises of various carbon-fiber infused parts like the new front bumper and the trim on the hood.

The impressive stance of the pickup is additionally strengthened by the integrated LED DRLs, side markers and front fog lamps. The front spoiler, side air deflectors and radiator grille round out the tuning of the face of the car.

Furthermore, the sides of the vehicle are dominated by the front and rear fender flares, carbon gills on the front doors and side mirrors, door trim and rear air intakes. The widebody kit also allows for 23-inch forged wheels installation. Called Monostar S, the alloys are black and are mated with huge tires.

The height of the pickup has also been lowered by 30mm via adjustable Startech suspension. In addition, at the back the standard bumper has been replaced with carbon one, and there we also see the dual tailpipes of the new exhaust system. It actually can control the sound of the V8 and contributes to the increase in the power output.

So far so good, but the question is why Startech has made all that effort to make a vehicle that is neither a pure Land Rover (famous with its capabilities) nor a pickup. At least we should applause their good work and efforts. They have impressed us.

Source: Startech

April 16, 2015

Meet Cadillac ELR from 2016 Model Year!

Cadillac ELR Side View Yes, Cadillac’s next generation ELR is here. It is powered by a revised electric drive system, features enhanced handling, steering and braking, and can show-off with OnStar with 4G LTE as a standard. The electrified luxury coupe comes equipped with a vast range of updated features, which makes it more and more desirable.

The major upgrades involve the powertrain, thus delivering 25 percent boost in power and torque, faster acceleration improved by 1.5 seconds for the 0-60 acceleration sprint and higher top speed. In addition, vehicle’s chassis and steering has been retuned for even better handling. Everything stays in control due to the more responsive brakes and the new Performance equipment package.

To go further into details, the new ELR has software upgrades to the battery system. The result is better power and acceleration, and wider EV range. When in Sport mode, this car is capable of achieving 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.4 seconds.

The full driving range of the car is 330 miles (530 km). This includes pure electric driving which is also efficient. Despite this, powertrain’s total output is 233 horsepower (174 kW) and 506 Nm (373 lb-ft) of torque. On a battery alone, the Cadi can travel up to 39 miles (60 km) emitting zero CO2.

Furthermore, the 2016 ELR will be one of the most-connected vehicles, because it will feature OnStar with 4G LTE and standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. While browsing online, the passengers will be sitting in the luxurious “cut-and-sew” interior. There is also the option of Semi-Aniline full leather seating. The other highlight inside is the eight-inch configurable instrument and driver information display, always giving the most important information.

In terms of Driver Assistance active safety systems the ELR will be loaded as a standard with side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, Intellibeam headlamps, lane change alert and vehicle security system. The adaptive cruise control will come as an option.

2016 Cadillac ELR is currently on sale and has a starting price of $58,495 USD.

Source: Cadillac

April 15, 2015

Larte Design is Drawing Your Attention with a Sketch of Basalt-Made Tesla

Larte Design Tesla Model S Sketch We are very impatient to finally see Larte Design Tesla Model S when it debuts tomorrow at the Top Marques Monaco. The reason for this is that we have just received a sketch of the car, which looks breath-taking. The other reason is that this Model S will have a body work made from basalt fibers, which will save a lot of weight. So, this is the first, official and only sketch of the Tesla that you can find on the Internet, since there are a lot of speculations about it and even fake photos.

As you can see, the design studio has sketched lightning-like sharp lines to highlight the sporty stance of this electric vehicle. The red exterior color also strengthens this impression. As mentioned, the bodywork will be made of the innovative material, basalt fiber, which is actually produced from natural lava rock.

Can you imagine that this material can even proudly compete with the carbon fiber? Just mind that the whole bumper set of this Tesla weighs only 13kg. And this includes the accessories!

All in all, from what we see from the sketch, this car will look astounding. And if you are anywhere near Monaco, then you should definitely go and take a look on it. So what’s left, is to witness the car debuting tomorrow and this is when a lot of question will be answered. Stay tuned!

Source: Larte Design

April 15, 2015

Buick Teases Next-Gen Verano Ahead of Shanghai Debut

Buick Verano Teaser The next generation Buick Verano is (sadly) to be showcased for the first time at the Auto Shanghai 2015 this Sunday. The sports sedan is going to be called not Verano but “Wei Lang” in Chinese. The model is at the core of Buick’s strategy of expanding to the east, thus they have equipped it with various features that enhance not only the design of the car, but also it’s driving capabilities.

There is only a teaser released, meaning that we are going to see the sedan for the first time on Sunday. However, the company has revealed that that the model will offer “refreshed experience” thanks to its stylish and dynamic changes in the exterior. The interior will also be more exquisite and comfortable.

In terms of power, the Verano will probably get the same engine range as in 2015 model year, thus offering powerful performance. Buick also said that the new model will be inspired by the both the 2013 Buick Riviera and the Buick Avenir concept cars, and this fact makes us really impatient to see it.

As a matter of fact, the future Verano is an example of company’s insight into the aesthetic choices of Chinese customers. Therefore, it will stay typical Buick in terms of design, but it will also be innovatively reimagined. It is expected to how new standards in terms of safety and comfort.

There are no words on North American debut of the new Verano. Fingers are crossed.

Source: Buick

April 15, 2015

Author: Lidia Todorova