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2013 Seat Leon FR 2.0 TDI – UK Price £22,075

2013 Seat Leon FR 2.0 TDI - Front

Seat UK has announced the pricing of the powerful and economical 2013 Leon FR 2.0 TDI 184HP. The hot hatchback is now available to order from just £22,075, making it a true performance bargain – especially considering the standard equipment included with the FR specification level.

2013 Seat Leon FR 2.0 TDI has a four-cylinder turbodiesel with 184HP (135 kW) and 380Nm (281 lb-ft) of torque. The fuel consumption is great – 67.3 mpg UK – 4.2 litres / 100 km with CO₂ emissions of 109 g/km.

The 184 PS engine comes with Ecomotive Technology as standard, which means it has Start/Stop engine shut-off to preserve fuel when the car is at a standstill and in neutral.

The standard equipment includes LED tail lights, 17” alloy wheels, FR-specific front- and rear bumpers, dark tinted windows, twin chrome exhaust pipes, sports suspension (lowered by 15 mm from standard), dual-zone climate control, front sports seats, SEAT Easy Connect media system including full colour touch screen interface, Bluetooth audio streaming and eight speakers, and SEAT Drive Profile. By altering the throttle management, steering feel and gearbox settings (in DSG-equipped cars) between three modes, SEAT Drive Profile allows significant alteration of the feel of the driving experience.

Source: Seat

June 18, 2013

2014 Audi A3 Sedan – UK Price £24,275

Audi UK has announced the pricing of the all-new 2014 A3 Sedan. The entry-level model 1.4TFSI CoD Sport comes at £24,275 and the top-of-range 1.8TFSI S-Line is priced at £28,105. The diesel variant is only one – 2.0TDI Sport for £24,275.

Sport and S line versions sit low on their respective 17” and 18” alloy wheels thanks to sports suspension, but both can also be specified at no extra cost with more comfort-oriented standard suspension.

They also share features including sports seats, the Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system, dual-zone climate control, the MMI radio incorporating an 11 mm-thick powered folding screen and DAB digital radio, preparation for SD card navigation, Audi Music Interface iPod connection, a Driver Information System and the Bluetooth mobile phone interface.

Interior highlights of the S-line specification include part-leather-upholstery embossed with the S line logo and an S line sports steering wheel with perforated leather grips and shift paddles where S tronic is fitted.

Outside, 18” alloy wheels, S line body styling and xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lamps set the top model apart.

Full-LED headlights will also be available later in 2013 as an alternative to the xenon units in S line models and the halogen units in Sport versions.

The Audi A3 Saloon – UK OTR Pricing – First Phase

Model	Engine	Trim	PS	Trans	OTR
A3 Saloon	1.4TFSI CoD	Sport	140	S tronic	£24,305
A3 Saloon	1.4TFSI CoD	S line	140	S tronic	£26,455
A3 Saloon	1.8TFSI	Sport	180	S tronic	£25,955
A3 Saloon	1.8TFSI	S line	180	S tronic	£28,105
A3 Saloon	2.0TDI	Sport	150	manual	£24,275
A3 Saloon	2.0TDI	S line	150	manual	£26,425

Source: Audi

June 18, 2013

2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe – US Price $41,425

BMW has officially announced the all-new 2014 4-Series Coupe.

The “4” in its title headlines this new product line for the Coupe and emphasizes not only its stand-out design, but that any way you look at it, the new 4 Series Coupe represents something more than its BMW 3 Series cousins.

The 4-Series Coupe is visibly larger in width and wheelbase than the outgoing BMW 3-Series Coupe (E92), and its stretched silhouette sits considerably lower to the road. This, together with its BMW-typical short overhangs, long hood and set-back passenger compartment with flowing roofline, give the BMW 4 Series Coupe a visual balance. The car’s striking front end – with its characteristic BMW design features, such as the double- kidney grille, four round headlights and a large air intake in the front apron – is keen to display its family ties with the BMW 3 Series. New elements of the BMW 4 Series Coupe are the Air Breathers, which are positioned rearwards of the front wheel arches to reduce drag. The Coupe’s muscular wheel arches and wide track give an aggressive stance, with its prominent horizontal lines.

Overall, the 4-Series is 26mm longer, 43mm wider and 16 lower than the E92. The model also rides on a 50mm longer wheelbase and weighs 45 kg (99 lb) less.

The engine range includes a 428i – a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 245HP (180 kW) and 350Nm (259 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). There is also a 435i – a 3.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 300HP (224 kW) and 406Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seocnds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

The styling packages include:

A Sport package with gloss black accents, a sport-tuned suspension and 18-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels
A Luxury package with chrome accents, leather seats and high-gloss wood trim
An M Sport package with an aerodynamic body kit, shadow line trim and 18-inch M-style wheels. There’s also a sports suspension, high-performance brakes and M-spec interior.

The 428i will be priced from $41,425, while the 435i will retail for $46,925.

Source: BMW

June 17, 2013

Loder1899 Jaguar XF V6 Diesel S

Loder1899 has presented their latest project based on the Jaguar XF V6 Diesel S model.

The luxurious saloon powered by a 3.0 liter V6 diesel now comes with more power. The engine produces 310HP (231 kW) and 680Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 35HP and 80Nm. 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds quicker than the standard version. However, the fuel consumption is not harmed.

The exterior comes with a set of new 21” black alloy wheels fitted with wide low-profile tires. There is also a new front apron, a carbon fiber diffuser and a boot lid spoiler. The tuning company painted in black some of the elements – front grille, hood vents, headlights and taillights.

Last, but not least, Loder1899 offers an optional sport exhaust system for €4,600.

Source: Loder1899

June 17, 2013

SchwabenFolia Chevrolet Camaro SS – Better Styling and More Power

SchwabenFolia has announced their latest project based on the aggressive Chevrolet Camaro SS. The tuned sports car boasts meaner appearance thanks to a dark grey matte metallic exterior finish.

The car has been reworked by German wrapping specialist SchwabenFolia who installed some nice upgrades like blades, vents and scoops. There is also a set of new BBS alloy wheels painted in black fitted with ultra-low profile tires.

The 6.2 liter V8 received a full supercharger kit (SLP TVS2300 supercharger), however performance figures aren’t released, but the expected power is something around 525HP (386 kW).

Source: SchwabenFolia

June 17, 2013

2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo Facelift

Alfa Romeo has unveiled the 2014 MiTo Facelift. With its revamped technological image, the car will maintain its consolidated image as a sporty compact capable of winning over motorists who demand care for details, Italian style and technical excellence for total safety driving style.

The exterior features Giulietta-inspired chrome grille, new headlight surrounds and restyled 15” wheels on Impression variants. The 2014 MiTo is available in ten colors including a new Anthracite Grey.

The interior boasts a revised dashboard trim and three new upholstery combinations. The model can also be equipped with a new Uconnect infotainment system that has a five-inch display and Bluetooth/iPod/USB/AUX connectivity.

The engine range will include a new 0.9 liter Turbo TwinAir engine with 105HP (72 kW) and 145Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 11.4 seconds and a top speed of 184 km/h (114 mph). The fuel consumption is great – 4.2 L / 100 km – 67.2 mpg UK with CO2 emissions of 99 g/km.

The 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo is expected to hit the market soon with pricing starting from €14,800.

Source: Alfa Romeo

June 17, 2013

Toyota GT 86 TRD Griffon Project at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Toyota has presented the GT 86 TRD Griffon Project, which will make its official debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The car is modified specially for track driving. It comes with a TRD mechanical differential instead of the stock Torsen unit, while the final drive ratio has been shortened to 4.8:1.

Other modifications include new oil cooler, coilover suspension and TRD monoblock calipers with race-spec brake pads.

The car has gone through a massive weight reduction. Overall, 277 kg (500 lbs) has been shaved of the vehicles weight. This means a curb weight of the GT 86 TRD Griffon Project – 1,034 kg (2,279 lbs).

The exterior features carbon fiber doors, hood, roof, rear wing and boot lid, while the rear diffuser, front wing and bumpers are made from CFRP. The stock glass windows have been replaced by lighter polycarbonate units. The GT 86 now sits on 18” alloys wrapped around in Yokohama Advan performance tires.

The interior comes with a bucket seat, MOMO steering and other TRD upgrades like gauges, push start switch and gearshift knob.

Check out the full specs and equipment below!

Base vehicle	TOYOTA 86
Vehicle Type	ZN6
Vehicle dimensions (Mm)	Height Overall width 1,800 × 1,235 4,334 × length
Weight of vehicle	1,034 kg or more
Wheelbase	2,570 mm
Minimum ground clearance	No low road, per pole test car based minimum ground clearance
Tread [before]	–
Tread [after]	–
Tire size [before]	250/640R18
Tire size [after]	250/640R18
Displacement	1,998 cc
Drive system	[Rear-wheel-drive system] 2WD
Transmission	6-speed MT
Maximum output target value [] (KW [ps] / rpm)	147 [200] / 7,000
Maximum torque value [target] (N · m [kgf · m] / rpm)	205 [20.9] / 6,400 ~ 6,700
Exterior	Original design front bumper made of GFRP
	Hood made of CFRP
	Original design front fenders GFRP (wider)
	Doors made of CFRP
	Side mirror for racing
	Roof made of CFRP original design
	Trunk hood made of CFRP
	Original design rear bumper made of GFRP
	Original design rear diffuser made of GFRP
	Rear wing made of CFRP
	Triangle window polycarbonate
	Polycarbonate side windows
	Quarter polycarbonate window
	Polycarbonate rear window

Interior	TRD bucket seat
	MOMO steering
	TRD shift knob
	TRD Push Start Switch
	TAKATA seat belt
	TRD oil temperature gauge
	TRD oil pressure gauge
	Water temperature gauge TRD
Functional component	Exhaust muffler original manufactured / titanium (out center)
	EX manifold / Original stainless manifold
	Clutch cover / TRD
	Clutch disc / TRD metal disk
	TRD mechanical LSD
	Final gear into 4.8
	Differential oil cooler improved cooling
	Diff carrier bush mount reinforced rubber hardness
	KW shock
	KW Spring
	TRD stabilizer
	Into pillow ball upper mount
	Front lower arm from strengthening
	Front lower arm bush Fr reinforced rubber hardness
	Front lower arm bush into Pirro reinforced rubber hardness Rr
	Reinforcement from the rear suspension member
	Rear upper arm bush Fr reinforced rubber hardness
	Lateral link arm from strengthening
	Lateral link arm bushings rubber hardness enhancement
	Trailing link enhancement products
	Fr trailing link bushing rubber hardness enhancement
	Rr trailing link bushing rubber hardness enhancement
	Adjustable Toe Control Rod
	Toe Control Rod Bush reinforced rubber hardness
	Suspension Mount Bush Fr members into Ridjiddo
	Suspension Mount Bush Rr members into Ridjiddo
	TRD Monobloc caliper kit & Original set of brake pads (Brembo)
	RAYS TE37SL 18inch 9.5J +45 wheel

Source: Toyota

June 15, 2013

2014 Cadillac CTS – US Price $46,025

Cadillac has announced the pricing of the all-new 2014 CTS, which starts from $46,025 including a $925 destination charge. This is around $6,000 more than its predecessor, but there is a significant reason for that.

The 3^rd generation CTS sedan grows, ascending into the heart of the midsize luxury market, with an all-new design that is longer, lower and leaner. The new CTS is five inches longer, expanding interior space, but also 244 lbs lighter than the previous model. It is expected to be the lightest car in its segment.

The standard equipment includes a CUE Infotainment system, an 11-speaker Bose premium audio system, Brembo brake system, Magnetic Ride Control and 18” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The engine range includes a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 272HP (203 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque, a naturally-aspirated 3.6-liter V6 with 321HP (239 kW) and 373 Nm (275 lb-ft) and a turbocharged 3.6-liter V6 with 420HP (313 kW) and 583Nm (430 lb-ft).

The top-of-range CTS V Sport model is priced at $59,955, and comes equipped with an electronic limited slip differential and 8-speed automatic transmission in RWD only.

Source: Cadillac

June 13, 2013

2013 Volkswagen Golf VI R Cabriolet – UK Price £33,170

Volkswagen UK has announced that the all-new 2013 Golf VI R Cabriolet will have a massive 5,600 price cut, which means that the convertible is now available for just 33,170.

“The price and premise were wrong, and with the benefit of independent perspective we pushed very hard to get the pricing modified”, commented VW UK chief Robert Hazelwood.

What is more the manufacturer promised to return the difference to all current 6 clients who ordered the car before the price cut.

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf VI R Cabriolet is powered by the well-known 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 270HP (200 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DSG available as an option.

Source: Volkswagen

June 13, 2013

2013 Chevrolet Captiva – UK Price £21,295

Chevrolet has announced the new 2013 Captiva, which was presented to the public at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

The new Captiva introduces several changes to the rear and front of the vehicle, including new LED tail lamps, angular chrome exhaust tips and a remodelled bumper. Up front, it sports a lower bumper, a new grille mesh as well as restyled fog lamps. New 18” alloy wheels further enhance Captiva’s road presence.

The interior boasts fresh seat colors, new fabrics (leather seats), and restyled trims in the instrument panel. A dual-zone climate system, an ambient lighting package and heated rear seats provide even more comfort on select specifications.

Offering up to seven seats, along with additional convenience features, the restyled Captiva is a typical SUV for the family.

The new Captiva is available in three trim levels – LS starting at £21,295, LT starting at £26,995 and top-of-range level spec LTZ starting at £29,995. It is available in 2.2VCDi both automatic and manual.

Source: Chevrolet

June 13, 2013

The Sportiest Cars of 2013 – Three BMWs in the Lead

Three BMW models lead in three different classes for “The sportiest cars of 2013“. The manufacturer shows once again its preference for pure driving pleasure.

In the diesel category, the BMW M550d xDrive was voted into first place again, continuing the trend it set the previous year. Two more first-in-class awards were won by the BMW F30 335i Sedan and the BMW E92 335i LCI Coupe.

The “Sport Auto” Awards 2013 was presented on 12^th June 2013 at the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart.

As a reminder, the BMW M550d xDrive is powered by N57D30 with three turbocharges, high pressure piezo injectors and a lot of aluminum elements. The result is 381HP (280 kW) and 740Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a Vmax of 250 km/h (155 mph). The fuel economy is 6.3 l/100km with 165 g/km of CO2. The power is put on the road through a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox and the world’s most intelligent AWD system.

The E92 335i LCI and F30 335i share the same old 3.0 liter in-line six-cylinder twin-turbocharged petrol developing 300HP (224 kW) and 407Nm (300 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to the new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, which sends all that power to the rear wheels, where electronically controlled differential takes care about the traction in every road conditions.

The curb weight of the car is 1627 kg (3586 lbs), which is not so much, so the performance is staggering. 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.7 seconds. The 335i covers ¼ mile in 13.3 seconds with terminal speed of 167 km/h.

So when we mention “sport” in the world of cars, the first thing we have in mind is BMW!

Source: BMW

June 13, 2013

2014 Audi A3 Sedan – Full Specs

2014 Audi A3 Sedan - Front Angle

Audi has released full specs of the all-new 2014 A3 Sedan. The highly-anticipated car has gone into production at the manufacturer’s plant in Györ, Hungary.

The entry-level model comes with fabric seats, metallic trim elements, air conditioning and a 4-speaker audio system. Option list include leather upholstery, a panoramic glass sunroof, a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, GPS navigation and an Audi Connect infotainment system.

The engine range includes a 1.4 liter TFSI with 140HP (103 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds and a top speed of 217 km/h (135 mph). The fuel consumption is around 4.7 liters / 100 km – 60.1 mpg UK.

There is also a 1.8 liter TFSI with 180HP (132 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seocnds and a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). The average fuel consumption is just 5.6 liters / 100 km – 50.4 mpg UK with CO2 emissions of 129 g/km.

Last, but not least is the 2.0 liter TDI with 150HP (110 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). The average fuel consumption is 4.1 liters / 100 km – 68.9 mpg UK with CO2 emissions of 107 g/km.

The engines will eventually be joined by another 1.4-liter TFSI, a 1.6-liter TDI and a EURO 6 compliant 2.0-liter TDI.

The upcoming S3 Sedan will come with complete aerodynamics package with aggressive styling, lowered sports suspension (-25 mm) and a set of 18” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

It will be powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI – 300 HP (221 kW) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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Source: Audi

June 12, 2013

Author: Victor Ivanov