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VATH Mercedes-Benz A-Class V25 Reloaded

VATH has announced their tuning program for the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The project is based on the A250 and named VATH V250.

Vath V250 is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine with 245HP (180 kW) and 390Nm (287 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 34HP and 40Nm. 0-100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The performance package is priced at €940.

Other highlights include a 270 EVO downpipe system with stainless steel 200 cell tri-metal catalyst and a rear silencer – €3439; a set of lowering springs (-30 mm) – €333; and a set of 19” alloy wheels fitted with235 /35 ZR19 front and 255/30 ZR19 rear tires – €2545.

Furthermore, a carbon fiber front spoiler lip made of high quality visible carbon is installed to improve the aerodynamics – €1416.

The interior boasts a sports steering wheel in leather/leather design, on request it is also available with carbon or fine wood applications.

Source: VATH

March 13, 2013

2013 Porsche 911 GT3 R based on 997

Porsche has introduced the new 911 GT3 R, which is based on the 997 model. With its widened fender flares front and rear, the successful customer sport racer, fielded in the GT3 classes, looks considerably brawnier than its predecessor.

The new aerodynamics generates substantially more downforce, allowing for higher cornering speeds and later braking points. The wider track and the adapted wheels provide additional improvement in traction.

The front bumper panels, all fenders, the sill covers, the rear panel and underbody with rear diffuser received further fine-tuning in the wind tunnel. The rear wing was enlarged to the width of the vehicle and repositioned to work optimally with the redesigned body.

The suspension is also modified. The track of both the front and rear axle grew by 50 millimetres and the wheelbase is 10 mm longer.

the engine is a 4.0 liter flat-six with 500HP (368 kW). It is connected to a 6-speed sequential dog-type gearbox with steering-wheel mounted shift paddles.

The entire conversion costs €45,500 (including taxes).

Source: Porsche

March 13, 2013

G-Power BMW M6 F13 Coupe – 640HP and 777Nm

G-Power has revealed their tuning program for the astonishing BMW M6 F13. The performance package is named G-POWER Bi-Tronik III.

The 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine is boosted from 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (501 lb-ft) to 640HP (471 kW) and 777Nm (573 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds anda top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph). This is 0.4 seconds quicker and 10 km/h more in top speed. The price of G-POWER Bi-Tronik III is €5,200

The G-POWER Titanium exhaust system, incl. Titanium link pipes with resonators starting from the down pipe catalysts, gives the BMW M6 a deep, throaty sound that turns heads but is at now time annoying and at the same time saves approx. 12 kg compared to the stock exhaust system. The G-POWER exhaust system is available with four Titanium or Carbon Tailpipes with a diameter of 100 mm, each – €5,985

Other highlight is the set of huge 21” Silverstone RS alloy wheels fitted with Michelin Super Sport tires – 265/30 ZR21 front and 305/25 ZR21 rear – €8,325.

The sports car sits closer to the ground thanks to an adjustable coilover suspension giving nice stance and better handling – €2,179.

Last, but not least G-Power fitted the M6 Coupe with carbon ceramic braking kit for the front wheels – €14,460.

G-POWER M F13

• 640 hp / 471 kW at 6.000 – 7.000 rpm (+ 80 hp / 59 kW)
• 777 Nm at 1.500 rpm (+ 93 Nm)
• V-max: 315 km/h
• 0-100 km/h: 3,8s
• G-POWER 21’’ forged wheel set SILVERSTONE RS
• G-POWER Titanium exhaust system
• G-POWER coil-over suspension GM6-RS
• G-POWER Ceramic Braking System

Source: G-Power

March 12, 2013

Sportec BMW 1-Series M135i in Geneva

Sportec has announced their tuning package for BMW 1-Series M135i. The car was exhibited at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

The tuning company offers a two-stage kit for the powerful small BMW. Stage I includes an ECU re-map boosting the six-cylinder twin-turbocharged 3.0 liter petrol to 355HP (261 kW) and 510Nm (376 lb-ft), which is an increase of 35HP (26 kW) and 60Nm (44 lb-ft).

Stage II includes a 200-cell catalysts and a new downpipe. This adds another 15HP, so the overall power is 370HP (272 kW). 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 275 (171 mph) – electronically limited. This is 0.3 seconds quicker than the stock variant.

The price of Stage II Performance package is €4,300.

Source: Sportec

March 12, 2013

Sergio Marchionne’s Dodge Challenger SRT8 for auction

Sergio Marchionne’s Dodge Challenger SRT8 will be auctioned at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach, Florida.

The specially customized muscle car boasts a Pitch Black paint with Dark Charcoal racing stripes and a sports exhaust system. Other highlights include an adjustable coil-over suspension, tinted taillights and matte black 20” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The interior comes with slight changes. There are bespoke leather sport seats and a vehicle information center that provides: 0-60 mph time, 60-0 mph braking time and length, 1/8 mile run and ¼ mile run times along with various G-force measurements.

The engine is a 6.4 liter HEMI V8 with 470HP (350 kW) and 636Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox sending all that power to the rear wheels. There is also an LSD (limited slip differential) for maximum traction and… fun. 0-100 km/h in around 4 seconds.

“It gives me great pleasure to thank Sergio Marchionne and Chrysler Group for their commitment to Detroit and its surrounding communities,” said Michael J. Brennan, President and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

“Through the generous support of those who open their hearts and wallets during the Barrett-Jackson auction, United Way can capitalize on the ability to accelerate the impact of its work in three interconnected areas: education, income and basic needs.”, he added.

Source: Chrysler

March 12, 2013

Cars For Stars Lamborghini Aventador Limousine [video]

Cars for Stars has announce a Limousine version of the hyper-car Lamborghini Aventador. The ground-breaking conceptual design is being released in the form of a highly-impressive, rendered, state-of-the-art video which shows every aspect of this stunning design in all its glory and from every angle.

The Aventador Limo has the same engine – V12 6.5-liter engine producing 700 HP (515 kW) and 690 Nm (509 lb-ft) but unlike the original car, it will not be able to do the 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and will not reach a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph) due to the added weight and length.

Although this stunning design remains purely conceptual at the moment, it could easily materialise into a real, tangible car with the support and investment of a willing and passionate sponsor. Extremely rewarding benefits of sponsoring the Lambo include 12 months of free advertising, as well as the renaming of the car to incorporate the name of the company! With the backing of someone who wants to see this stunning vehicle taken off the drawing board and onto the road, we’ll soon be able to see the stretch Lambo become a reality.

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Source: Cars for Stars via Youtube

March 12, 2013

LaFerrari – Price $1,700,000

LaFerrari now can be visualized by fans or potential customers online. The manufacturer will produce just 499 units with price of $1.7 million (€1.3 million), each.

You can find all details about the Enzo’s successor at the source link, below. LaFerrari is going to have a huge success, because more than a thousand people are interested in buying this unique vehicle. However, there is a problem, because of the limited series.

2013 Ferrari LaFerrari is powered by a 6.3 liter V12 with 800HP (588 kW) at 9,250RPM an 700Nm (519 lb-ft) at 6,750RPM. With the help of HY-KERS, the overall power is whopping 963HP and over 900Nm of torque. 0-100 km/h in under 3 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7 seconds and 0-300 in breath-taking 15 seconds.

A lap time at Fiorano of under 1’20” – 5 seconds faster than the Enzo and over 3 seconds faster than the F12berlinetta.

Source: Ferrari

March 11, 2013

Audi’s Cylinder-on-Demand Technology for A1 and A3

Audi is now offering the A1 and A3 1.4 liter TFSI engine with Cylinder-on-Demand technology. The manufacturer is moving CoD technology from Audi S and RS models to bring 60 mpg economy potential to A1 and A3.

The 1.4 liter TFSI has 140HP (103 kW) at 5,000RPM And 250Nm (184 lb-ft) at just 1,500RPM. 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds for A1 with S-tronic and 8.3 seconds for A3 with 6-speed manual. The top speed is 212 km/h (132 mph) for all models.

All versions of the A1 and A1 Sportback are equipped initially with the 7-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission, and all versions of the A3 and A3 Sportback with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Both transmissions will however become available for all A1 and A3 CoD models later this year.

Audi A1 three-door can return 60.1 mpg UK – 4.7 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 109 g/km, while the 5-door version will do 4.9 liters / 100 km and 113 g/km CO2.

The bigger A3 has the same fuel economy as A1 three-door, but A3 Sportback needs 4.8 liters / 100 km with 112 g/km of CO2.

The Cylinder-on-Demand technology doesn’t only operate according to set parameters. Using information from the throttle pedal sensors, it determines how the driver is driving, and if it detects an irregular pattern, for instance over a series of roundabouts or on a twisting A-road, it inhibits cylinder deactivation because here it would generally only be of short duration and wouldn’t save any fuel. Two-cylinder operation is also disengaged if the driver brakes, enabling all four cylinders to support braking when coasting, and if the car is travelling downhill.

Check out the price list, below!

A1 1.4 TFSI 140PS CoD UK Pricing
1.4 TFSI 140PS Sport (manual)	£16,740 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS Sport (S tronic)	£18,190 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS S line (manual)	£18,285 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS S line (S tronic)	£19,735 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS Black Edition (manual)	£19,535 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS Black Edition (S tronic)	£20,985 OTR

A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 140PS CoD
1.4 TFSI 140PS Sport (manual)	£17,360 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS Sport (S tronic)	£18,810 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS S line (manual)	£18,905 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS S line (S tronic)	£20,355 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS Black Edition (manual)	£20,155 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS Black Edition (S tronic)	£21,605 OTR

A3 1.4 TFSI 140PS CoD UK Pricing
1.4 TFSI 140PS SE (manual)	£20,055 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS Sport (manual)	£21,280 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS S line (manual)	£23,430 OTR

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 140PS CoD
1.4 TFSI 140PS SE (manual)	£20,675 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS Sport (manual)	£21,900 OTR
1.4 TFSI 140PS S line (manual)	£24,050 OTR

Source: Audi

March 11, 2013

2013 Nissan Juke n-Tec Special Edition

Nissan has announced Juke n-Tec Special Edition, which comes with the new generation Nissan Connect infotainment system with remote connectivity as standard.

The n-Tec Special Edition is based on the Acenta trim level. It includes a 5.8” colour touchscreen, satellite navigation and Bluetooth connectivity for mobile phones and music players, the new system incorporates Google’s Send-To-Car technology.

Using Google’s Send-To-Car, an owner can plan a journey on a PC or tablet at home or in the office and then send the instructions to the car. And as the journey starts the navigation system has already planned the best route, avoiding traffic issues and incorporating any points of interest (POI) specified.

The Juke n-Tec also features a set of 18” black/silver alloys, glossy black mirror caps and B-pillars. Eight exterior colors are available, along with three interior cabin shades. The crossover is powered by a 1.6 liter naturally aspirated engine with 117HP (86 kW) or a 1.6 liter turbocharged DIG-T with 190HP (140 kW). There is also a diesel variant – 1.5 dCi with 110HP (81 kW).

Other standard equipment includes a reversing camera with colour display, rain sensing wipers, auto-lighting, front fog lights, leather trimmed steering wheel and gear lever knob, automatic climate control and audio with Bluetooth Compatibility and USB port.

Source: Nissan

March 11, 2013

Donkervoort D8 GTO – 400HP and 475Nm

Donkervoort Automobielen has revealed the new D8 GTO, which is homologated for European Union, Switzerland, Russia and the Gulf States as well.

“The European Small Series Type Approval has given us the opportunity and freedom to continue to expand our extremely important export markets (Ed: nearly 70% of Donkervoorts sold are exported). Once again, we are especially grateful to Audi AG for their support during the entire development process of the GTO.”, commented Joop Donkervoort, founder of the make.

The D8 GTO is powered by a five-cylinder 2.5 liter turbocharged petrol engine sourced by Audi. It is tuned to 400HP (294 kW) and 475Nm (350 lb-dt) of torque. The curb weight is just 750 kg (1,653 lbs). 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 255 km/h (255 mph)

Source: Donkervoort

March 11, 2013

2013 RUF 3800S based on Porsche Boxster or Cayman

The tuning specialists from RUF has presented their updated 3800S program for Porsche Boxster and Cayman at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

The 3800S boosts the 3.8 liter flat-six engine to 420HP (309 kW) at 7,400RPM and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque at 5,600RPM. The power is put on the road through a double-clutch gearbox and RWD.

Other higlights include a complete aggressive body kit including a new front bumper, a modified rear bumper with updated rear diffuser and glossy 5-spoke black alloy wheels fitted with low-profile performance tires.

Because RUF installs many of their own-made parts instead of simply badge engineering, the company is recognised as a manufacturer by the German government.

Source: Ruf

March 8, 2013

2013 Geneva Motor Show: Dacia Duster Adventure Edition

Dacia is currently exhibiting the new Duster Adventure Edition at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The cross-over goes one step further in go-anywhere appeal, promising fun plus utility for drivers seeking to get away from it all.

The exterior boasts an original mix of great-outdoors features: roof bar-mounted spot lamps3, front and rear skidplates, black masks for rear lamp units, red arrows marking tow ring and jack locations, and side protection with Duster markings. Special decals proudly announce the vehicle’s adventurous intent.

There are also a special radiator grille with gloss black surround, wing mirror covers, 16” wheels, and tinted windows for protection against UV, breakage, glare and heat.

The interior features special upholstery featuring white overstitching, the compass motif and the Duster signature. The gloss black centre console mirrors the exterior design details, while the
air vent surrounds, steering wheel ring and door handles are in contrasting white.

The Duster Aventure limited edition is based on the Ambiance version, and is available in a choice of two colours: Glacier White and Pearl Black. It will hit the market in April 2013.

Source: Dacia

March 8, 2013

Author: Victor Ivanov