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Onyx Concept Porsche Cayenne OTS Edition

Onyx Concept has announced their tuned version of Porsche Cayenne II. The name of the project is OTS Edition and it features only styling upgrades – exterior and interior.

The body kit is available in in two stages as the first one comes with a new front bumper, different side skirts and extended wheel arches. Other exterior goodies are a tailgate-mounted spoiler and a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser. There are also LED DRLs, some carbon fiber elements and a center-mounted dual sport exhaust system.

Stage II includes a ventilated hood, a roof spoiler and carbon fiber mirror caps.

The SAV comes with a set of 22” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires. The exterior paint is done depending on customers’ choice.

The interior boasts quilted leather seats, a sport steering wheel, carbon fiber trim.

Last, but not least is a set of lamb’s wool floor mats.

Source: Onyx Concept

November 21, 2012

BMW M6 Coupe F12 [video]

BMW US has released a nice video for the fans, where a brand new 2012 M6 Coupe (F12) with Matt Mullins behind the steering wheel is raced over special paper to create unique autographs for M fans across the world with the help of specially applied ink to the tire treads.

The new M6 is powered by twin-turbo V8 4.4-liter engine delivering 560HP (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. When fitted with the optional M Driver’s Package, top speed can be increased to 305 km/h (189 mph).

The shock absorbers are electro-hydraulically operated trough the car’s Variable Damper Control (VDC) again with three settings. Driver aids come in many abbreviations such as DSC, ABS, CBC and DBC but thankfully all can be overridden with the very important M Dynamic Mode (MDM) which allows you to do what one must do with an M car – wheel spinning, oversteer and other tire-destructive activities.

Enjoy the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYuk64NMYLM

Source: BMW via Youtube

November 20, 2012

Renault Megane Estate GT 220 Special Edition

Renault has announced the special edition Megane Estate GT 220 which will be launched later this month.

“Megane Estate GT 220 is concrete evidence that a car can be practical yet still pack genuine performance,” commented Jean-Maxime Boulanger, Product Manager, Renault Sport.

“It has all the qualities expected of a sporty car while at the same time permitting everyday driving pleasure.”, he added.

The Megane Estate GT 220 will come with a unique exterior featuring body-color door handles, gloss black accents and 18” Serdard-style wheels fitted with low profile tires.

Other upgrades include a sport-tuned suspension, a revised power steering system, bigger brake system and high-performance tires.

Inside, the ambience of the GT version has been rounded off with a specific steel gear lever knob which heightens the car’s sporty custom feel.

The Megane Estate GT 220 is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 220HP (162 kW) and 340Nm (251 lb-ft) of torque. Nothing is mentioned about the acceleration, but it will be around 7 seconds to 100 km/h. The fuel consumption is pretty good – 7.3 liters / 100 km (32.2 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 169 g/km.

Technical features:

– A chassis based on the Sport chassis available for Mégane R.S.
– Specific suspension.
– The same high-performance tyres as Mégane R.S.
– Specifically-calibrated electric power steering for the GT chassis.
– Braking performance to match its sporty calling

Source: Renault

November 20, 2012

2013 Jaguar XFR-S – 540HP and 680Nm

Jaguar has announced that the new 2013 XFR-S will be exhibited in L.A. at the end of the month. The high-performance saloon will be showcased to public from November 28 to December 9.

“This year’s Los Angeles Auto show is one of the most significant U.S. shows in years for Jaguar Land Rover as we introduce three breakthrough new products,” commented Jaguar Land Rover North America President, Andy Goss.

“Jaguar Land Rover is making major strides to grow the business with highly targeted new products. The new Jaguar F-TYPE, Jaguar XFR-S and all new Range Rover will all make a major impact, specifically in the United States, which will be the world’s largest market for all three vehicles.”, he added.

The 2013 XFR-S is powered by a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 with 540HP (402 kW) and 680Nm (501 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph).

The high-performance model will have a new aggressive front bumper, LED-infused headlights, ventilated hood and a huge rear wing. There will be also a pair of new bigger side skirts and front fender vents.

Making its U.S. Auto Show Debut in Los Angeles is the all-new Jaguar F-TYPE, for the first time shown in Black Pack performance trim. An all-new two-seat soft-top convertible sports car built on a front-engine, lightweight aluminum architecture with rear-wheel drive, Jaguar has engineered the F-TYPE to be a true high-performance sports car. The Jaguar F-TYPE combines low vehicle weight, high power and superb aerodynamics to achieve a pure sports car experience, yet with Jaguar elegance and luxury. The F-TYPE goes on sale in early summer, 2013.

Source: Jaguar

November 20, 2012

Audi A6,A7,A8 and Q5,Q7 Powered by 3.0 V6 TDI

Audi will introduce the new TDI range in L.A. The range includes A6,A7,A8,Q5 and Q7, all of them powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TDI diesel engine.

The flagship 2014 Audi A8 TDI will arrive next spring and will return a sensational 24 mpg (9.8 L/100km) in city and 36 mpg (6.53 L/100km) on highway. Despite the low fuel consumption, the 3.0 liter V6 TDI is pretty sporty – 240HP (179 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

The new 2014 Audi A6 TDI will make its appearance at the end of the month in Los Angeles, before going on sale in fall, next year. The car will come with a lot of extras, driver assistance systems, and Audi pre sense plus for detecting imminent collisions and initiating protective measures.

The beautiful 2014 A7 will join the lineup at the same time as well as the Q5 TDI and a revised Q7 TDI, which will provide 10% tter fuel economy compared to the previous model. The big SUV will be able to return 19 mpg (12.38 L/100km ) in city and 28 mpg (8.4 L/100km) on the highway. The range with a single tank of fuel will be 1126 km (700 miles).

Source: Audi

November 20, 2012

Lumma Design 2013 Range Rover

Lumma Design has introduced their tuning program for the new 2013 Range Rover.

The tuning specialists will fit the big SUV with a CLR R body kit that includes an aggressive front bumper, a carbon fiber hood and a revised grille. Other exterior elements are a pair of extended side skirts, wider wheel arches, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and a carbon fiber rear bumper with an integrated diffuser.

The final touch is a set of enormous 22” CLR 22 Mono wheels fitted with 315/30 R22 tires. The ride is lowered by 40 millimeters for better stance and improved handling.

An exclusive interior package is also planned. LUMMA Design will upgrade the interior with classy two-tone leather along with sporty details in carbon, door sill panels and aluminum pedals.

The first body kits and vehicles will be available from April 2013.

The mighty 5.0 liter supercharged V8 is boosted to 540HP (403 kW) and 560HP (418 kW), instead of the regular 510HP. Performance packages for the diesel motors will follow.

Source: Lumma Design

November 19, 2012

Unlim 500+ : 2012 Sport cars Top 3 [video]

Dragtimesinfo has published a new video with the Top 3 of 2012 Sports Car class. On third place is a mighty Nissan GT-R Mk.3 tuned by Ecutek with 700HP. On second place is another GT-R Mk.3 again tuned by Ecutek, but delivering 720HP. The first place is occupied by a third Nissan GT-R, but Mk.2 tuned by Ecutek with 700HP.

The Nissan GT-R Mk.3 tuned by Ecutek with 700HP managed to cover the 1 mile run in 26.779 seconds with a terminal speed of 302.52 km/h. It managed to overtake a GT-R Cobb Stage 2 with 700HP.

The second placed GT-R Mk.3 again tuned by Ecutek with 720HP covered the 1 mile run in 26.626 seconds with 305.86 km/h beating a mighty Porsche 911 GT2 997 Mk.1 with 1100HP.

The first place GT-R Mk.2 Ecutek with 700HP set a sensational time of 26.368 seconds on 1 mile race with 311.41 km/h. The ¼ mile result is just 10.576 seconds with 219.78 km/h terminal speed.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVesK5vFotk

Source: Dragtimesinfo via Youtube

November 19, 2012

Kahn Design Land Rover Defender Harris Tweed Edition

Kahn Design has announced their latest project based on the famous Land Rover Defender. The name of the project is Kahn Design Land Rover Defender Harris Tweed Edition.

The tuned SUV comes with a number of upgrades including a piano black wood center dash surround, red gauges, machined aluminum pedals, red seat belts, along with front and rear racing seats in black quilted leather with Harris Tweed inserts. There is also a lot of Nappa leather and grey Alcantara with silver and red contrasting stitching.

The exterior boasts a complete wide body kit including new front and rear bumpers, extended wheel arches, vented headlight surrounds, stainless steel front grille, LED headlights, clear front and rear light lenses and 18” 1983 Defender alloy wheels..

A. Kahn Design is for the individual who will not submit to a life of uniformity and who will only accept perfection. Dedicated to the creation of luxury bespoke vehicles, we redesign the ordered monotony of mass produced vehicles and rebuild them into individually tailored creations.

Source: Kahn Design

November 19, 2012

Honda 1.6 i-DTEC diesel – 120HP and 300Nm

Honda has announced their latest engine. It is a new 1.6 liter i-DTEC diesel, which is created to bring high performance and incredibly low fuel consumption. The result is thanks to a number of modifications including superb lightweight.

This is the first from the Earth Dreams Technology series engines, which will be offered in Europe. The engine is specially produced for the European market and will be manufactured at the company’s facility in Swindon, UK.

Honda’s 1.6 i-DTEC uses a Bosch solenoid injection system which is capable of operating at a high pressure of 1800 bar. A high fuel pressure means that the fuel is injected at a faster rate and the finer the atomization of the fuel spray. This improves the fuel mixing with the air resulting in a cleaner and more efficient combustion helping to achieve the low emissions and fuel consumption.

Other huge advantage of the 1.6 liter i-DTEC is its weight. This is the lightest diesel in its class and weighs 47 kg. This means that all parts used in it will have lower friction leading to better power and low emission.

The engine has 120HP (88 kW) at 4000RPM and 300Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque at just 2000RPM. The CO2 emissions are only 94 g/km bringing the car equipped with this engine to “Tax-free” class. The fuel economy is rated at 78.5 mpg UK or just 3.6 liters per 100 km.

The first model with 1.6 liter i-DTEC will be the new 2013 Civic followed by the 2013 CR-V.

High Performance, Low Emissions
Max power: 120PS @ 4000rpm
Max torque: 300Nm @ 2000rpm
Fuel economy (EU combined): 78.5 mpg
CO₂ emissions: 94 g/km

Source: Honda

November 16, 2012

2012 Subaru XV – “SUV of the Year”

The new 2012 Subaru XV is winner in one of the hardest-fought categories in a special ‘4×4 of the Year’ issue. The SUV market has expanded rapidly in recent years with the proliferation of compact crossovers, and 4×4 Magazine placed Subaru’s latest All-Wheel Drive model ahead of key rivals from Audi, Kia, Mazda, Nissan and Volkswagen.

The Subaru XV range starts at £21,295 on the road and is available with 1.6 petrol manual or CVT, 2.0 petrol manual or CVT and 2.0D manual options.

“The SUV class in 4×4 Magazine’s 4×4 of the Year test is one of the most competitive. The Subaru XV was an interesting new arrival in that class, which did much to impress judges.”, commented Nigel Fryatt, Editor, 4×4 Magazine.

“For a vehicle which obviously spends most of its time on-road, it is such an enjoyable drive, involving the driver in a positive manner. It also boasts promising fuel economy potential. When we took it off-road, given the obvious limitations of ground clearance, the Subaru completed our test route with ease. But what clinched it for the XV was Subaru’s Everything Taken Care of customer service package, which has to be one of the best around.”, he finished.

Source: Subaru

November 16, 2012

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition

Chevrolet has announced the dream of millions of Hot Wheels fans of all ages – the Camaro Hot Wheels Edition, which will hit the dealerships early next year. This is the first time a full-size production Hot Wheels car has been offered for sale by any manufacturer.

“Millions of us grew up playing with Hot Wheels,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing.

“Offering a special production model of the Camaro Hot Wheels is an opportunity to bring those memories to life, for kids of all ages.”, he added.

The Camaro Hot Wheels Edition is available in V8 coupe with manual or automatic transmission, blending exterior cues of the high-performance Camaro ZL1 with a Kinetic Blue exterior colour and unique graphics. Exterior highlights include:

ZL1 rear spoiler
ZL1 front upper grille
Ground effects package, including front splitter and rocker treatment
Black 20-inch wheels
Two-tone matte hood graphic and rear taillight panel “blackout” graphic
Fender “flame” graphics
Hot Wheels grille and decklid logos

It is powered by a V8 6.2-liter engine producing 432 HP (318 kW) and 569 Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque when connected to the manual gearbox, and 405 HP (298 kW) and 556 Nm (410 lb-ft) when linked to an automatic transmission.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels is priced from £41,520.

Car Specs:

Exterior

New exterior colour Kinetic Blue metallic
20” Black Wheel with Black wheel centre caps
Ground effects in dark smoke gray finish, which includes ZL1 rocker mouldings and a front splitter
Stripes (hood, roof, decklid, spoiler, upper grille blackout with red pin stripe and rear quarter Hot Wheels stripe)
Blackout stripe (Original Wraps) with red pinstripe – between tail lamps on rear fascia
New “Hot Wheels” emblem in front grille
ZL1 spoiler with package shelf CHMSL closeout
Side gill decal stripes
“Hot Wheels” sill plates
ZL1 upper front grille
Hot Wheels emblems located on each fender near the Camaro nameplate
All models include a black accessory engine cover

Interior

Black interior with torch red and Jet black stitching (front is a combination of red and black stitching, rear seats is red stitching, Instrument Panel soft insert, steering wheel, shift knob, and shift boot)
Seat inserts perforated leather except for the panel where the Hot Wheels logo will be embroidered onto a red patch
Steering wheel with torch red stitching
New Hot Wheels badge on steering wheel with existing trim plate
Surface mounted decal to implement a Hot Wheels flame logo on door inserts
Carbon Flash I/P and door inserts and red light pipe.
Premium floormat with torch red stitching and Silver “Camaro” name
Instrument Panel gauge cluster bezel (Carbon Flash), HVAC centre Instrument Panel bezel and bright silver parts on steering when painted black soft touch

November 16, 2012

Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Aventador LP777-4

German tuner Wheelsandmore has introduced their latest project. It is based on the hyper car – Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The tuning company offers both styling and performance modifications.

The power package include a new carbon fiber airbox, an ECU re-map and complete stainless steel sport exhaust system with adjustable valves. The result is whopping 777HP (571 kW) and 750Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. The mighty 6.5 liter V12 originally produces 700HP (515 kW).

The exterior is enhanced by adding a set of enormous 6-Sporz 2 forged alloy wheels fitted with proper high-performance tires. The dimensions of the rims are 20” at the front and 21”at the rear.

Other exterior upgrade is a black stripe running across car’s length.

Source: Wheelsandmore

November 13, 2012

Author: Victor Ivanov