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2013 Geneva Motor Show: LaFerrari

Ferrari has announced LaFerrari Limited Series Special at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Only 499 will be built of this spectacular sports car.

The model introduces the hybrid system which, making full use of the Scuderia Ferrari’s F1 KERS know-how, has resulted in a solution that exalts Ferrari’s fundamental values – performance and driving thrills.

The hybrid technology used, known as HY-KERS, represents the perfect combination of maximum performance and lower emissions. LaFerrari in fact emits just 330 g/km of CO₂ but without resorting to electric-only drive which would not fit the mission of this model.

The HY-KERS system is, however, designed so that in future applications a car can be driven using exclusively electric power for a few kilometres and, during development testing, a full-electric version of LaFerrari achieved just 220 g/km of CO₂ emissions on the combined cycle.

The engine is 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. LaFerrari is thus the fastest road car in Maranello’s long history.

Check out the full technical specs, below!

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HY-KERS system

Total maximum power	963 CV
Total maximum torque	>900 Nm
V12 maximum power*	800 CV @9000 rpm
Maximum revs	9250 rpm
V12 maximum torque	700 Nm @6750 rpm
Electric motor output	120 Kw (163 CV)
CO₂ emissions**	330 g/km

Performance

Maximum speed	over 350 km/h
0-100 km/h	<3 sec
0-200 km/h	<7 sec
0-300 km/h	15 sec

ICE

Type	65-deg. V12
Bore and stroke	94 x 752 mm
Total displacement	6262 cc
Compression ratio	13.5:1
Specific power	128 CV/l

Dimensions

Length	4702 mm
Width	1992 mm
Height	1116 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Weight distribution	41% fr, 59% r

Gearbox
7-speed DCT

Suspension

Front	double wishbones
Rear	multi-link

Tyres (Pirelli P-Zero)
Front	265/30 – 19
Rear	345/30 – 20

Carbon ceramic brakes (Brembo)
Front	398 x 223 x 36 mm
Rear	380 x 253 x 34 mm

Electronic controls

ESC	stability control
High perf ABS/EBD	Performance anti blockage system/electronic brake balance
EF1-Trac	F1 electronic traction control integrated with the hybrid system
E-Diff 3	third generation electronic differential
SCM-E Frs	magnetorheological damping with twin solenoids (Al-Ni tube)
Aerodynamics	active

* with dynamic ram effect
**Undergoing homologation

Source: Ferrari

March 5, 2013

2013 Geneva Motor Show: Renault Clio GT – 120HP and 190Nm

Renault is bringing a new special version of Clio at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The 2013 Clio GT features aggressive styling and additional power.

The exterior boasts a new front bumper with bigger air vents and LED DRLs. There is also a modified front grille, new mirror and door trims, tinted headlamps, a set of 17” alloy wheels fitted with 205/45 R17 tires, twin chrome tail-pipes and a new rear diffuser.

The power is coming from an all-new 1.2 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol with 120HP (88 kW) and 190Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 199 km/h (123 mph).

The small car boasts nice fuel consumption of just 5.2 liters / 100 km (45.2 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 120 g/km.

Source: Renault

March 5, 2013

2013 Geneva Motor Show: Alpina BMW XD3 Bi-turbo

An interesting and powerful BMW X3 is exhibited at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The Alpina version of the small SAV boasts extreme power and some nice upgrades.

The name is Alpina XD3 Bi-turbo and it is powered by a straight-six, full-aluminum 3.0-liter diesel with two turbochargers. The result is spectacular – 350HP (257 kW) at 4,000RPM and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500RPM. Despite all that power, the XD3 Bi-Turbo has a a fuel consumption of only 6.8 liters / 100 km (41.5 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 180 g/km. The engine is mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission.

0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 21.7 seconds. The top speed is 253 km/h (157 mph). The curb weight of the vehicle is 1910 kg.

Alpina XD3 Bi-Turbo rolls enormous 20” ALPINA CLASSIC wheels fitted with MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport tyres – 255/40 ZR20 front and 285/35 ZR20 rear. There is also an option for 21” ALPINA CLASSIC wheel and tyre set-up.

Other upgrades include electronically-adjustable dampers, a custom sports exhaust system with dual double-ended tailpipes, a sport steering wheel with blue/green stitching, door sills, floor mats, gear indicator and a digital speed read-out.

Source: Alpina

March 5, 2013

2013 Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini Veneno

Lamborghini has announced the exclusive Veneno at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Only three unique units of the Lamborghini Veneno will be built and sold. Its design is consistently focused on optimum aerodynamics and cornering stability, giving the Veneno the real dynamic experience of a racing prototype.

It is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 from Aventador, but tuned to 750HP (552 kW). The engine is mated to a fast-shifting 7-speed ISR transmission with 5 driving modes and permanent all-wheel drive. The hyper-car, which weighs just 1,450 kg (3,190 lbs) accelerates itself to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 355 km/h (220 mph).

The Veneno is painted in an all-new, grey metallic-look color with individual parts gleaming in the black of the visible carbon-fiber structure. The exclusive alloy wheels measure 20” at the front and 21” at the rear and are equipped with center mountings. Their design is also determined by aerodynamic functionality – a carbon-fiber ring around the wheel rim works like a turbine to deliver additional cooling air to the carbon-ceramic brake discs.

The bespoke styling carries over to the cabin as the Veneno is equipped with a new instrument cluster, Forged Composite seats and woven carbon-fiber CarbonSkin trim.

Source: Lamborghini

March 5, 2013

Mansory Carbonado based on Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Mansory will exhibit another interesting sports car at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. They will present a tuned Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The name of the project is Carbonado and you can see why? Carbon fibre everywhere the eye can see.

The exterior boasts MANSORY aerodynamic package including a striking front skirt with optimised air intakes for improved ventilation of the front radiator. There is also a new front lip spoiler and the proprietary developed daytime running lights, a front wing as well as a new bonnet.

The sides have grown by 40 mm on the front and by a remarkable 50 mm on the rear axle in width. Newly designed side skirts are also fitted. These steady the air flow between the axles and feed additional cooling air into the drive unit and the rear braking system through integrated routing channels.

The diffuser built into the new rear spoiler stabilises the rear at high speeds and creates surface contact pressure together with the enlarged rear wing on the rear axle.

The 6.5 liter V12 engine received two turbochargers and the result is sensational. The car now has 1250HP (920 kW). 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and a top speed of 380 km/h (236 mph).

In order to get some traction, the car has 9.0J x 20” front wheels and 13.0J x 21” rears with Pirelli P ZERO tyres in VA 255/30 ZR20 and HA 345/25 ZR21 sizes, respectively.

The Lamborghini refinement program finds a perfect fulfilment in the extensiveinterior applications. Naturally only the finest of materials are used. The processed leather used for the seats as well as the dashboard is particularly durable yet still extraordinarily soft.

To accent the character of the CARBONADO interior even more non-slip aluminium pedals as well as genuine carbon fibre components are us ed on the doors, the fittingsand the centre console. The newly positioned starter button presents one of the technical highlights of the interior. In the style of an aircraft cockpit switch Mansory has relocated this red switch from the centre console to the roof lining.

Source: Mansory

March 4, 2013

2013 Kia pro Cee’d GT – Full Details

Kia has officially announced Cee’d GT and pro Ceed GT, which will make official debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, tomorrow.

The engine is a powerful 1.6 liter GDi turbo with 204HP (150 kW) and 265Nm (195 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and the combined fuel consumption is just 7.4 liters / 100 km (38.1 mpg UK).

The exterior of GT models include an aggressive body kit with new bumpers, new front grille, lamp clusters, LED DRLs, dual sports exhaust system, red brake calipers and a set of 18 alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The interior boasts a new Recaro sports seats, alloy pedals and a a 7” racing car-inspired TFT instrument cluster to create an engaging, performance-oriented ambience for the driver and passengers.

“The world premiere of Kia’s new pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT highlights the diversity of our current product line-up and underpins the natural expansion of the brand into the performance car market, an important step forward for Kia,” commented Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer, Kia Motors Europe.

“The new Kia pro_cee’d GT will have great appeal for motorists looking for style, performance and dynamism in their next car – and the cee’d GT adds an extra level of practicality for buyers who prefer five doors.”, he added.

Source: Kia

March 4, 2013

Mansory Sanguis based on Bentley Continental GT

Mansory will present their tuning package for Bentley Continental GT at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The name of the project is Sanguis. . The car’s series model is already one of the most exclusive that money can buy. But Mansory deluxe manufactory has taken this a step further and created a top-level customisation of the second generation of the British Gran-Turismo.

The exterior features a newly designed front apron with daytime running lights and an extra-light carbon-fibre bonnet. The carbon-fibre front wings and rear widening components considerably reinforce this impression. In combination with the newly designed side sill sets, they
widen the Coupe by 50 mm at the front axle and 60 mm at the rear axle. The new rear apron delivers additional downthrust and creates space for the exhaust pipes of the thunderous exhaust system.

The interior boasts new leather, wood trim, aluminum pedals and door sills.

The 6.0 liter V12 bi-turbo is boosted to 672HP (494 kW) at 6,000RPM and 780Nm (575 lb-ft) at 1,700RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 secodns and a top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph).

The one-part 10J x 22” wheels with 10 double spokes impresses both through its exclusive look and through its outstanding build quality. They are fitted with 295/25 ZR22 ultra-performance tires.

Source: Mansory

March 4, 2013

STARTECH 2013 Range Rover in Geneva

Startech has presented their tuning program for 2013 Range Rover. The SUV boasts awesome presence and nice performance capabilities. It will be exhibited at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, next week.

The exterior boasts a completely new front bumper with an integrated spoiler, LED daytime running lights and LED fog lights. There is also a new rear bumper with a new diffuser . The big vehicle rolls enormous 10J x 22” wheels with high-performance tires in size 295/35 R 22 front and back. The stance can be further improved by a suspension lowering module ,that reduces the ride height by up to 30mm.

The interior features leather and Alcantara seats, exotic wood or carbon fiber trim as well as a yachting-inspired load floor. Among the options, you will find aluminum pedals, illuminated scuff plates and electrically folding rear tables with wood, carbon fiber or leather tops.

The SD 30S package boosts the 3.0 liter LR-TDV6 diesel to 300HP (221 kW) and 685Nm (505 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 42HP (31 kW) and 85Nm (63 lb-ft). The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).

Source: Startech

March 1, 2013

BRABUS B63S 730 Based on Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

Brabus has presented the super powerful B63S – 730 package for Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Coupe and Shooting Brake.

The performance package boost the 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 to 730HP (537 kW) at 5,300RPM and 1,065Nm (785 lb-ft) of torque at 1,750RPM. 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 10.8 seconds and a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). The engine is mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission sending the power to BRABUS multi-disc limited-slip rear differential with a locking rate of 40%.

To further optimize directional stability well into the regions beyond 300 km/h (187 mph), the BRABUS designers went into the wind tunnel to develop a front spoiler for both body styles of the CLS 63 AMG. The aerodynamic-enhancement component attaches to the underside of the front fascia and reduces lift on the front axle.

All components are manufactured from especially light yet high-strength genuine carbon fibers for a full-blooded racing look, and are available with a matt or high-gloss surface finish.

The exclusive BRABUS appearance for the new CLS 63 AMG is also in part courtesy of the BRABUS Monoblock wheels with diameters of 19” and 20”. The latest innovation in the BRABUS wheel family is the BRABUS Monoblock R “Platinum Edition” forged wheel that combines lightweight construction and maximum strength.

The largest tires supplied by BRABUS technology partners Continental, Pirelli and YOKOHAMA for the 20” alloys come in size 255/30 ZR 20 for the 9J x 20” wheels on the front axle and in size 295/25 ZR 20 for the 10.5J x 20” wheels in the rear.

Exclusive interior design that fulfills any customer request is a BRABUS specialty that comes to life in the company upholstery shop. The lineup for the CLS 63 AMG ranges from attractive accessories to custom-tailored interiors crafted from especially soft, breathable and yet highly durable BRABUS Mastik leather and Alcantara.

Scuff plates with backlit BRABUS logo, a speedometer with 400-km/h dial (250 mph) and rear-seat tables attached to the backs of the front seats add custom highlights as do the markedly sporty aluminum components such as pedal pads, door lock pins and shift paddles for the steering wheel.

Also available for the top-of-the-line CLS model is a custom-tailored BRABUS multimedia concept – including optional Apple iPad integration.

Source: Brabus

March 1, 2013

ABT with 1,860 HP at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show

ABT Sportsline will take four new models at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The tuning specialists will exhibit: ABT Golf VII, ABT R8 GTR, ABT RS5 and ABT RS6. The combined power of all these vehicles is more than 1860HP.

The 7^th generation Golf boasts a set of 19” alloy wheels fitted with 225/35 R19 tires, a quad exhaust setup, along with a custom sports suspension and several styling changes such as a rear diffuser, side skirts and splitter.

There are performance packages for the 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TDI boosted to 160HP (118 kW) and 170HP (125 kW), respectively.

ABT Audi R8 GTR has 620HP (456 kW), which is 20% more than the factory’s power of 525HP (386 kW). 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and Vmax – 320 km/h.

The 5.2 liter V10 received a number of upgrades, which the tuning company keep in secret. However, the car is fully compatible for everyday use and is real fun for cruising on country roads. There is also a sport exhaust system to “calm” down your ears.

The sports car rolls enormous 20” ABT BR alloys or 19” CR Superlight rims.

The ABT RS5-R as also been developed with a focus upon weight optimisation and distribution. The car shows that it is indeed possible to combine roadworthiness with the characteristics of a real racer. The same applies for the ABT RS6, which is boosted to 600HP (441 kW).

“I’m confident that the readers of the AUTO ZEITUNG will honour this innovative power of ours this year as well.”, finished Hans-Jürgen Abt.

Source: ABT

March 1, 2013

Toyota FT-86 Open Concept – Drift and Wind in the Hair

Toyota has officially revealed the new FT-86 Open Concept. The convertible sports car brings unique pleasure combining two of most desired experiences for a petrol head – drift and wind in the hair.

The FT-86 Open Concept will be exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show, next week. The car features an electrically operated soft top. A Milan-based designer color-coordinated the interior and exterior, with the resulting design evoking quality and sportiness. The interior and exterior feature high-contrast white and navy blue that emphasize the vehicle’s proportions as well as the integrated nature of the design.

In addition, yellow-gold stitching in the floor mats and seats acts as an accent conveying a sporty feel. Furthermore, the styling conveys a dramatically different impression when the roof is opened.

No words about performance, but probably the convertible will share the same engine as the coupe – a 2.0 liter naturally aspirated boxer with 200HP (147 kW) and 205Nm (151 lb-ft) of torque.

Source: Toyota

March 1, 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Special Edition for Japan

Mercedes-Benz has announced a new C63 AMG Limited Edition for Japan. The 2013 C 63 AMG is limited to just 35 units – 15 as a coupe and 20 as a sedan.

The exterior boasts a nice white body finish with red mirror caps, red brake calipers and a red boot lid spoiler. The interior features red and black designo leather.

The 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 is boosted to 487HP (358 kW) at 6,800RPM and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) at 5,000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited).

This is the second C63 AMG Limited Edition for Japan, after Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance Studio, which was introduced last year. Obviously, the power and the luxury offered by C63 are hugely appreciated in Japan.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 28, 2013

Author: Victor Ivanov