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Audi R8 V10 Plus vs Ducati Diavel: 0-240-0 km/h [video]

Autocar has published a nice video comparing Audi R8 V10 Plus S-Tronic and Ducati Diavel Carbon Version. Although, the bike has more than twice better power-to-weight ratio, it will be interesting to see, how these two make 0-240-0 km/h.

First, Ducati Diavel Carbon Version is powered by a 1.2 liter two-cylinder 90 degree v-twin engine with 162HP (119 kW) at 9,500RPM and 127Nm (94 lb-ft) at 8,000RPM. The curb weight is 234 kg, which makes 692HP per ton (power-to-weight ratio). Other highlights are ABS, 8-stage traction control, 6-speed manual gearbox and 240 section rear tire. The price is £16,750.

The Audi R8 V10 Plus S-tronic is powered by a 5.2 liter naturally aspirated V10 with 542HP (399 kW) at 8,000RPM and 537Nm (398 lb-ft) at 6,500RPM. The curb weight is 1,595 kg making 340HP per ton (power-to-weight ratio). Other highlights are ABS, traction control, 4WD, 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and 295 section rear tires. The price is whopping £127,575.

Which is faster? Check in the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKe6WhFLmi0

Source: Autocar.co.uk via Youtube

April 9, 2013

Opel Adam Rally Cup [video]

Here is a nice video of the new sporty Opel Adam Cup published in Youtube by Claus Moller. The rally car is priced from below €25,000 making it very affordable.

2013 Opel Adam Cup is powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 140 HP (103 kW). Considering its low weight, sport suspension, bigger brakes and performance tires, the small car brings a lot of driving pleasure.

The video shows some drifting and fast driving at the countryside.

Last, but not least the Opel Adam Cup is eligible to compete in the ADAC Opel Rally Cup offering good rewards for the successful drivers and a lot of cash prizes. The series features a special “junior rally” points system for drivers younger than 27 years old.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofH0Ej9TykY

Source: Claus Moller via Youtube

April 9, 2013

2012 Isuzu D-Max – Range of New Accessories

Isuzu UK has announced their new range of competitively-priced accessories for its acclaimed D-Max pick-up truck. The range of new accessories will debut at the 2013 Commercial Vehicle Show (9-13 April) at the NEC, Birmingham. They include a variety of stylish, practical and capability-boosting enhancements, all conceived to make the Isuzu D-Max the perfect choice for the most demanding business or recreational pick-up owner.

The new Isuzu D-Max range includes single, extended (with rear-hinged side access panels) and double cab body configurations. Double cab models are available in four specifications: Isuzu D-Max, Eiger, Yukon and Utah. Prices start at £14,499 (CVOTR) for the entry-level Isuzu D-Max 4×2 single cab and rise to £21,999 (CVOTR) for the top-of-the-range Isuzu D-Max Utah 4×4 double cab automatic.

Check out the full list of the new accessories below!

Accessories	Price (all CVOTR)
Exterior
Stainless steel rear style bar	£416.67
Roof bar rack	£154.17
Interior
Heavy-duty two-tone seat covers	£375.00
Reversing camera and screen kit	£208.33
Wheels and tyres
4 x 16-inch silver alloy wheels	£583.32
4 x 16-inch off-road tyres	£500.00
5 x 17-inch alloy wheels	£812.50
5 x 17-inch off-road tyres	£967.20
4 x 18-inch silver alloy wheels inc. tyres	£1,416.68
Attachments
Jaw & Pin coupling	£66.67
Hangar spare wheel	£49.94
Guide spare wheel	£461.00
Tonneau covers
Vinyl cover	£150.00
Armadillo roller cover	£1,290.00

Source: Isuzu

April 9, 2013

2013 Nissan Juke N-Tec – Price

Nissan has revealed the pricing of the new Juke N-Tec Special Edition for the UK. The sector-busting crossover is starting from just £16,295 and comes with a plenty of good equipment.

The Juke N-Tec is based on the Acenta Premium model and adds a striking new look. There is a set of 18” black and silver n-tec alloy wheels wrapped in 225/45 tyres. There is also a gloss black finish on the B-pillars and door mirrors and black bezels for the bonnet light strips.

The interior features a gloss black centre console and gloss black door trim finishers.

The new generation Nissan Connect system is fitted as standard to all n-tec models. It includes a 5.8” colour touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity and Google Send-To-Car technology.

Juke n-tec models also feature Nissan Dynamic Control System which allows the driver to select preferred driving dynamic modes, as well as change other functions such as climate control settings via the central touchscreen. Other standard equipment includes a reversing camera with colour display, automatic climate control and audio with Bluetooth Compatibility and USB port.

2013 Nissan Juke N-Tec:

18-inch n-tec alloy wheels
225/45 R18 tyres
Black bezels for bonnet light strips
Gloss black door mirrors
Gloss black B-pillar
Gloss black centre console
Gloss black door trim finishers
Dual exit exhaust finisher (DIG-T engine only)
Black headliner (DIG-T engine only)

	OTR PRICE
Juke n-tec 1.6 manual	£16,295
Juke n-tec 1.6 manual Stop/Start System	£16,495
Juke n-tec 1.6 CVT	£17,295
Juke n-tec 1.5 dCi manual	£17,690
Juke n-tec 1.6 DIG-T 2WD manual	£17,795
Juke n-tec 1.6 DIG-T 4WD M-CVT	£20,000

Source: Nissan

April 8, 2013

TopCar Porsche Cayenne Vantage II Red Dragon

TopCar has unveiled their new tuning program for the Porsche Cayenne II. The name of the project is Vantage II Red Dragon and you can see, why.

The exterior boasts red/white paint finish and this theme is transferred inside, too. There is a dragon stitching on the seats, red carbon fiber and some metallic accents.

Porsche Cayenne Vantage II Red Dragon comes with a new body kit including a front spoiler bumper, front fender extensions, rear spoiler, side skirts and hood. At the rear, there is a new diffuser with LED brake light strips and fender wings.

The interior boasts quilted leather for the seats and normal for the dashboard, roof and door panels.

Source: TopCar

April 8, 2013

2013 Lancia Ypsilon Elefantino – Price €10,450

Lancia has announced the new Elefantino trim level for the small Ypsilon. The high-grade equipment level will be priced from just €10,450.

It includes new door mirror covers, with body-colored door handles and original-colored wheel hub caps. The exterior is available in one of the following colors: Sabbia Beige, Neve White , Pietra Grey, Turquoise, Aurora Purple and Turquoise/Vulcano Black two-tone – all of them matched to a glossy black tailgate

The interior boasts a leather steering wheel and gear knob, black fabric seats with fuchsia stitching and chrome finishes for the dashboard.

Standard equipment includes door opening remote control, leather gear knob and steering wheel (height and depth-adjustable), electric front windows, 50/50 split rear seat, height-adjustable driver seat, 15″ steel wheels and interiors in technical fabric with fitted electro-welded seams. Climate control system and radio with CD-MP3 player complete the content line-up: both items are included in the commercial offer and are totally free of charge. In terms of safety, ABS with EBD, front and side airbags, and also the Isofix attachments.

The engine range features a 1.2 liter petrol with 69HP (51 kW) as well as the 0.9 liter Turbo TwinAir with 85HP (62 kW). The 1.3 liter MultiJet diesel has 95HP (70 kW). Other economical variants are a 1.2 liter engine on LPG or a 0.9-liter Turbo TwinAir Methane with 80HP, which costs a lot – €16,500.

Source: Lancia

April 8, 2013

BMW Concept X4 [video]

BMW has recently announced the all-new X4 Sports Activity Coupe Concept. The model will make its official appearance at the 2013 Auto Shanghai. The manufacturer has also released a video showing some of the highlights of the Concept.

X4 has a sporty front end featuring a prominent grille, sporty front fascia and LED-infused headlights. There is also a sculpted front hood, a very distinctive roof line and a dual exhaust system.

BMW X4 is scheduled to hit the market in the beginning of the next year. It will be produced in Spartanburg, South California, where the manufacturer is planning to invest around $900 million.

The engine range will include the four cylinder engine in 28i models – 245HP and 352Nm as well as the mighty 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo with 306HP and 400Nm (296 lb-ft) of torque.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEfQNCRtolc

Source: BMW

April 8, 2013

Kahn Design Porsche Panamera Super Sport Wide Track

Kahn Design has released another styling kit for the Porsche Panamera. The four-door coupe can be purchased for £68,875. For such amount of money, you will get the 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel engine and some styling improvements.

The exterior boasts front and rear wide vented and extended wheel arches with built-in rear air dams. There is also a new lower boot wing, yellow gold calipers and a roof wing.

Other highlights include LED DRLs for the front wheel arches, a set of lowering springs for excellent stance and a dual sports exhaust system.

The Kahn Porsche Panamera rolls enormous RS-R 9.5J x 22” front and 10.5J x 22” rear alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile performance tires.

Last, but not least Kahn fitted the tuned Panamera with tailgate logo, door entry sill plates in stainless steel and wing shields.

The interior boasts quilted and perforated black leather seats with gray Alcantara inserts. There is also a black piano trim, bespoke mats and an Alcantara sports steering wheel.

Source: Kahn Design

April 5, 2013

2014 Range Rover – US Price $63,495

2014 Range Rover - Front Angle

The new 2014 Range Rover Sport is now available in the US with starting price of $63,495. The customers can also configure their future vehicle online.

For now, the configurator allows you to opt for the V6 variant, 7-seat arrangement, blind spot monitor, park assist, surround camera, adaptive cruise control and an off-road package.

The 5+2 seating layout is priced at $2,750, while the Extra Duty Package costs $1,300. It includes automatic Terrain Response and a two-speed transfer case. Another $2,000 will cost the rear seat entertainment and $2,100 sticker for the Climate Comfort and Visibility Package which includes heated front/rear seats, 16-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, adaptive headlights and heated windshield. Other option is the Meridian Premium Audio system – $1,950.

The fully-loaded V6-powered SE variant can be configured up to $77,850 USD.

Source: Land Rover

April 5, 2013

2013 Volkswagen Golf VII GTI – Price £25,845

Volkswagen has announced the price list for the new 2013 Golf VII GTI, which is now available on the UK market. The hot hatchback is priced from £25,845, which makes it just £195 more expensive than the outgoing 6^th generation Golf GTI.

The Golf VII GTI is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 220HP (162 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 246 km/h (153 mph).

In case the customer opts for the GTI Performance, the hot hatch will get another 10HP more, larger brake discs and a front limited-slip differential. The option is priced at just £980, which makes it excellent bargain. The additional power will accelerate the car to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and add another 4 km/h in top speed – 250 km/h (155 mph).

Standard equipment of the new Golf GTI includes dual-zone climate control, sporty seats with Jacara cloth upholstery, sports steering wheel, black roof lining, red ambience lightning, stainless steel pedal caps, bespoke instrument cluster and gear lever, along with a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, iPod and DAB digital radio connectivity.

Options are 19” Santiago alloy wheels, ‘Vienna’ leather upholstery, keyless entry, High Beam Assist, Lane Assist, Park Assist (parking sensors are standard), a rear view camera, ACC Adaptive Chassis Control, touchscreen satellite navigation and a Dynaudio sound pack with 10-channel amplifier and eight speakers.

Source: Volkswagen

April 5, 2013

BMW ///M6 Gran Coupe MotoGP Safety Car

BMW has revealed the the M6 Gran Coupe MotoGP Safety Car. The manufacturer has been involved in MotoGP since 1999 and provides the official Safety Cars. The vehicle will make its official appearance this weekend during the Grand Prix of Qatar.

The high-performance BMW M6 Gran Coupe is a premium product, which combines outstanding performance with captivating aesthetics and luxurious elegance. The latest top model to emerge from BMW M GmbH is powered by a high-rev V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. The maximum output is 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or 305 km/h (189 mph), when fitted with the optional M Driver’s Package. The engine is coupled with a 7-speed M double-clutch gearbox.

In total, the fleet of official MotoGP cars for the 2013 season comprises five BMW M and M Performance models. As well as the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, the BMW M6 Coupe and the BMW M5 will also be in action as Safety Cars. The Safety Officer will take to the track in a BMW M3 Coupe, while two BMW M550d xDrive Tourings will be used as medical cars. BMW Motorrad will also provide two new BMW HP4s as Safety Bikes.

Source: BMW

April 5, 2013

BMW X4 Concept [leak images]

Here are some interesting leak images – BMW X4 Concept, which is set to make its public appearance at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show.

The SAC (Sports Activity Coupe) looks a lot like its bigger brother – the X6. BMW X4 Concept boasts a sporty front end featuring a prominent grille, sporty front fascia and LED-infused headlights. There is also a sculpted front hood, a very distinctive roof line and a dual exhaust system.

Actually, the manufacturer has revealed their plans to build the new X4 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The model is still not confirmed for the market, but it is expected in the beginning of the next year.

The engine range will include the well-known power unit from the X3 – the TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 245HP as well as the 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo I6 with 306HP.

Stay tuned for official images and information!

Source: Autowp

April 4, 2013

Author: Victor Ivanov