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2013 Audi A4 B8 Facelift tuned by Rieger

Rieger has presented their tuning program for the new Audi A4 B8 Facelift. The tuning company offers a number of styling modifications.

The exterior boasts a complete body kit including a new front bumper, a pair of side skirt, modified rear bumper and sports exhaust system. Other highlights include MR Racing Stripes and a set of huge wheels fitted with low profile tires. The choice is between TOMASON TN9 – 8,5Jx20 ET 45 with 245/30 R20 and 8,5Jx20 ET 45 with 245/30 R20; and CORNICHE MONZA 9,0Jx20 ET 40 fitted with 245/30 R20.

Rieger also offers performance packages for both petrol and diesel engines: 1.8 TFSI; 2.0 TFSI and 3.0 TFSI. The diesel range, which can be boosted include 2.0 TDI, 2.7 TDI and 3.0TDI. The pricing for engine re-map is €890.

All parts fit perfectly to factory elements and are made form high-quality materials.

Source: Rieger

February 5, 2013

MS Design Ford Focus ST – Styling Upgrades

MS Design Ford Focus ST - Front Angle

MS Design will introduce their tuned Ford Focus ST Competition at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The tuning professionals give the ST only styling upgrades, because it’s power is just perfect.

The exterior boasts a new front spoiler, a pair of revised side skirts, a new rear diffuser and a tailgate spoiler. There is also a lowered sport-tuned suspension and a set of enormous 20” bi-color alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

Ford Focus ST is powered by a 2.0 liter EcoBoost with 250HP (184 kW) and 360Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

To experience first live performance of the Ford Focus ST Competition is at the Geneva Motor Show in Hall 2 Booth 2141st.

Source: MS Design

February 5, 2013

BMW ///M Sport Limited Editions for Australia

BMW Australia has announced M Sport Limited Editions including: X5 xDrive 30d, 5-Series F10, BMW Z4, 1-Series Coupe, 1-Series Convertible, 3-Series Coupe and 3-Series Convertible. All models will be available until March 31 as part of the company’s “Festival of ///M”.

The X5 M Sport Limited Edition comes with ///M Package (exterior and interior), bi-xenon headlights and electric seats. There is also a tion Professional, automatic tailgate, rear view camera, voice control and anti-dazzle exterior mirrors.

The 5-Series and the Z4 are available with ///M Sport Package and the 1-Series and the 3-Series can be ordered with ///M Sport Plus Package. It includes M Sport suspension, aero kit, leather steering wheel, bespoke 18” alloys, blue leather-piped velour floor mats, chrome-plated “Edition” door sill finishers, anthracite roof liner and blue-stitched upholstery.

Pricing:

X5 xDrive 30d – $92,100

5 Series – from $77,900

Z4 – from $76,900

1 Series Coupe – $48,000

1 Series Convertible – $53,800

3 Series Coupe – $70,100

3 Series Convertible – $83,100

Source: BMW

February 5, 2013

Toyota GT 86 GT4 Race Car

GPRM has presented Toyota GT 86 GT4 Race Car, which will take part in a number of competitions. The Race Car meets all FIA regulations for 2014.

The 2.0 liter four-cylinder boxer engine can be boosted from 360HP (268 kW) to 400HP (298 kW). The final output will be determined after the testing phase is completed. The power unit is developed by GPRM in collaboration with Nicholson McLaren Engines.

The GT 86 GT4 comes with modified front bumper, new hood with vents for additional cooling of the engine, extended front and rear wheel arches to make space for the big light wheels fitted with race tires. There is also a huge rear wing for additional downforce.

The interior is stripped, but it features sports seat and steering wheel as well as a safety roll cage.

Source: Toyota

February 5, 2013

2013 Steeda Ford Fusion Sport – Just Impressive

Steeda has presented their latest project based on the new Ford Fusion. The 2013 Steeda Fusion Sport is a perfect combination of style and performance The saloon comes with a turbocharged, direct injected 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 with a collection of strategic Steeda performance and handling upgrades.

The styling modifications include complete exterior package – front lip spoiler, a pair of side skirt and a modified rear bumper.

The performance is boosted thanks to Steeda Cold Air Intake and velocity stack injection that allows the EcoBoost engine to breath much more freely than it’s stock intake system. The addition of a performance exhaust system adds an incremental performance boost and also provides an authoritative exhaust note that lets everyone know this Fusion is indeed something special.

The chassis and suspension comes with a number of upgrades. That ensure a smooth, responsive ride with exceptional handling and driving dynamics that put fun into every mile you drive. With specially tuned front and rear lowering springs and anti-roll bars tuned for maximum performance and minimal roll, enhanced cornering and track performance along with perfect stance

February 4, 2013

Infiniti Red Bull Racing – RB9 Race Car

Infiniti Red Bull Racing set the defence of its Formula One Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship titles in motion today in Milton Keynes UK.

The manufacturer has presented the RB9 race car. Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber will compete this season with the updated vehicle. During the presentation both drivers were joined on stage by team principal Christian Horner, chief technical officer Adrian Newey andcorporate vice president global marketing communications representing Infiniti, Simon Sproule.

Despite the largely unchanged nature of the technical regulations for 2013, AdrianNewey explained that the off-season was far from relaxed.

The continuity in Infiniti Red Bull Racing’s driver line-up for 2013 is much more straightforward. Sebastian is beginning his fifth year with the team, while this will be Mark’s seventh straight season with Infiniti Red Bull Racing, the longest-established teamdriver combination on the 2013 grid.

The team departs for southern Spain this evening, with testing of the RB9 due to commence at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit on Tuesday. Mark Webber will give the car its track debut, driving on Tues 5 and Wed 6 February, with Sebastian taking over for the final two days, on 7^th and 8^th February.

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Source: Infiniti

February 4, 2013

MTM McLaren MP4-12C

MTM has presented their tuning program for McLaren MP4-12C. The car received both styling and performance upgrades.

The MP4-12C is powered by a 3.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 600HP (441 kW) and 601Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 333 km/h (207 mph).

MTM boosted the engine to 680HP (500 kW) at 7,500RPM and 650Nm (481 lb-ft) at 3,100RPM. The result is thanks to a M-Cantronic system and a larger downpipe with freer flowing 200-cell metal catalytic converter.

MTM MP4-12C comes with a set of BBS wheels – 8.5J x 19” at the front and 11.0J x 20” at the rear fitted with 235/35 ZR19 and 305/30 ZR20, respectively.

No words about pricing, but the car itself starts from $229,000.

Source: 9tro

February 4, 2013

2013 Suzuki Swift SZ-L Special Edition

Suzuki has announced the Special Edition Swift SZ-L, which will hit the market on the 1^st February.The small hatchback is based on the 1.2 litre SZ3, but it comes with a lot of additional equipment and features designed to enhance the sporty and fun to drive character of Swift.7

Standard equipment includes airbags, ESP, air conditioning, USB port and Bluetooth. The exterior boasts a rear upper spoiler, rear privacy glass, unique 16” alloy wheels and free metallic paint in a choice of four colours. The interior features red accent stitching for the steering wheel and gearshift surround, as well as cruise control.

The 2013 Swift SZ-L comes with a 1.2 liter Dual VVT 94HP, which is the most powerful in its class, but offers low emissions of just 116g/km CO and returns a frugal 56.5mpg on the combined cycle.

Insurance should prove to be affordable too; SZ-L is in a low insurance group making it the ideal purchase for younger Swift fans who want to own a more striking, design-led car at a price that isn’t going to break the bank.

2013 Suzuki Swift SZ-L is priced from £10,599 for the 3-door version and £11,016 for 5-door models.

Source: Suzuki

February 1, 2013

“Hotbots” 2014 Kia Forte Big Game Car Ad [video]

Kia has published second ad for the Super Bowl XLVII. This time, the former Miss USA Alyssa Campanella stars as a sexy robot.

One unsuspecting auto enthusiast gets a little too touchy-feely with the all-new 2014 Kia Forte compact sedan, Alyssa Campanella springs into action to help him learn an important lesson: “Always respect the tech”.

“Hotbots” is scheduled to air during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVII on February 3 and introduces the technology-laden Forte, which will offer the next iteration of Kia’s hands-free infotainment and telematics system, UVO eServices, when it goes on sale in the coming months.

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Source: KIA

February 1, 2013

FAB Design Porsche Cayenne Emperor II

FAB Design has announced their latest project – EMPEROR II based on Porsche Cayenne II. The tuning program includes both – styling and performance changes. The tuning company has already presented its first interpretation of the Porsche Cayenne at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011. The new is more dynamic, more luxurious, and more sophisticated than its predecessor.

The exterior boasts a wide body kit including a front spoiler with large cooling air intakes, along with two ventilation ducts on the carbon fiber hood. The wings and side skirts are extended and the carbon rear spoiler has a built-in diffuser. There is also a custom exhaust system with four tail-pipes. You can also order carbon fiber mirrors, diffuser and front lip spoiler which can be body-colored. The full styling package is priced at €16,490 (including shipping).

Performance mods are available for the Cayenne Diesel S powered by 4.2 liter twin-turbo V8 with 381HP (280 kW) and 847Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque. The programme offers a kit consisting of a sports exhaust system, sports air filter, and an optimised engine electronic system. The result is impressive – 429HP (315 kW) and 927Nm (686 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 257 km/h (157 mph).

The big SAV rolls a set of new wheels – 10J x 22 “ front and 12J x 22” rear fitted with 265/35 ZR22 and 305/30 ZR22 Dunlop Sport Maxx, respectively.

A special eye-catcher is the FAB sports module in order to control the air suspension, using XXL wheels. Upon customer request, the SUV’s centre point of gravity can be lowered by 45 mm.

Only the finest materials find their way into the car’s interior, ensuring the greatest sense of comfort. The leather used for seats and dashboard in the EMPEROR II interior is extremely resilient, but still tremendously soft. The FAB upholstery shop uses only immaculate skin of natural products for integration into the interior, applying the most decorative stitching. Whether it is double clear-coat finish, leather, carbon, or Alcantara – what ever your heart’s desire, it is available upon request. From personalized foot mats to complete interior leather finish, everything is made with the highest degree of craftsmanship and precision, individually designed and integrated into the vehicle.

Source: FAB Design

February 1, 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Edition 507 – Staggering Naturally Aspirated Power

Mercedes-Benz has presented the super powerful C 63 AMG Edition 507. As you may suggest, the number in the name of the model is the amount of horsepower generated by the massive engine. This is the most powerful C 63 AMG, ever created by the manufacturer. It has 50HP more than the original and accelerates to 100 km/h with two tenths of a second faster.

The C 63 AMG Edition 507 is powered by the well-known 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 507HP (373 kW) at 6,800RPM and 610Nm (452 lb-ft) of torque at 5,200RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). Fuel consumption is 23.5 mpg on combined cycle. These figures are for the Coupe and Saloon models, you can check below the performance of the Estate.

“The C 63 AMG with the classic AMG 6.3-litre high-revving V8 naturally aspirated engine is one of the most popular AMG high-performance cars in the world. With the new C 63 AMG “Edition 507″, we are offering our loyal customers an attractive model variant which boasts even higher performance and at the same time is visually exciting.”, commented Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

The Edition 507 comes with a lot of exterior mods including C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series front bonnet, new AMG light-alloy cross-spoke wheels with tyres in sizes 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear), AMG sports stripes, spoiler lip on the boot lid, high-gloss black exterior mirror housings, radiator grille and daytime driving lights. Available as an optional extra exclusively for the C 63 AMG “Edition 507” is the designo Magno Platinum paint finish.

The decidedly sporty yet functional interior of the C 63 AMG is even more dynamic and exclusive in the case of the “Edition 507”. Three different equipment and appointment variants are available to choose from: Porcelain designo leather/DINAMICA, Black designo leather/DINAMICA and Black designo leather. In the case of the designo leather/DINAMICA upholstery, light-coloured contrasting topstitching makes for an attractive highlight. The AMG Performance steering wheel in Alcantara^® with light-coloured contrasting stitching has a 12-o’clock marking. The selector lever of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission is finished in DINAMICA and features an AMG badge. The steering wheel and selector lever gaiter also have light-coloured contrasting stitching.

In the AMG instrument cluster, red applications serve to visually differentiate this variant from the other C 63 AMG models. The trim in high-gloss Black Piano Lacquer look and the “Edition 507” badge on the trim on the front passenger side round off the high-quality, exclusive interior.

C 63 AMG Edition 507 models:

	C 63 AMG “Edition 507” Coupé	C 63 AMG “Edition 507” Saloon	C 63 AMG “Edition 507” Estate
Displacement	6,208 cc	6,208 cc	6,208 cc
Power output	507 hp at 6,800 rpm	507 hp at 6,800 rpm	507 hp at 6,800 rpm
Max. torque	610 Nm at 5,200 rpm	610 Nm at 5,200 rpm	610 Nm at 5,200 rpm
Fuel consumption NEDC combined	23.5 mpg	23.5 mpg	23.1 mpg
CO₂ emissions	280 g/km	280 g/km	285 g/km
Acceleration 0-62 mph	4.2 s	4.2 s	4.3 s
Top speed	174 mph*	174 mph*	174 mph*

* electronically limited

Optional extras available from the AMG Performance Studio include:

AMG door sill panels, illuminated in white featuring LED technology
AMG floor mats
AMG rear axle locking differential
AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey and with a high-sheen finish, with tyres in sizes 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear)
AMG Performance suspension
AMG Performance Media
AMG carbon-fibre/high gloss Black Piano Lacquer-look trim
extended appointments in designo Black leather comprising: upper part of dashboard, beltlines in the doors finished in designo Black leather

The C 63 AMG “Edition 507” will be celebrating its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, which will be opening its doors from 5 March 2013.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 1, 2013

2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition

Alfa Romeo has introduced the MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition at the Paris Motor Show. Currently only 28 examples are destined for UK.

To mark the occasion, Alfa Romeo coordinated a thrilling, world first driving dare involving precision driver Paul Swift and British Superbike rider Chris ‘The Stalker’ Walker. Four wheels met two at Silverstone circuit in a challenging manoeuvre with Chris on a Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja British Superbike ‘undertaking’ Paul in the Alfa MiTo SBK with the car up on two wheels. As Paul took the Alfa MiTo SBK around the sweeping Brooklands corner, Chris throttled in on the inside line, building up enough speed to get the bike over and, for a brief moment, go under the chassis of the Alfa MiTo SBK before speeding out the other side to safety.

The MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition comes with a two-tone exterior with 18” alloy wheels. It also features Brembo brakes and an Alfa Active Suspension with adjustable shock absorbers.

The interior has minor changes – Sabelt seats, Alcantara upholstery and an individually-numbered plaque.

Among the extras, you will find aluminum pedals, dual-zone climate control and the Blue&Me connectivity system.

The small car is powered by a 1.4 liter Multi-Air petrol with 170HP (125 kW). 0-100 km/h in 7 seconds and an average fuel consumption of just 4.8 litres / 100 km.

Only 28 MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde SBK Editions will be offered in the United Kingdom. The pricing start from £21,595.

Source: Alfa Romeo

February 1, 2013

Author: Victor Ivanov