Automobiles Review

Author: Victor Ivanov

  • Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition

    Lamborghini has announced the new 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Gallardo LP550-2. Only 8 units will be produced specially for the Chinese market. The anniversary pays tribute to Kingsway Cars Ltd., the first official Lamborghini dealer established in 1992 to provide comprehensive presale and post-sale service to all customers in Hong Kong.

    Gallardo LP550-2 is powered by a 5.2 liter V10 with 550PS (405 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque.  0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 319 km/h (198 mph).

    Thanks to systematic Lamborghini lightweight design and an extremely low dry weight of just 1 520 kg, supreme performance is guaranteed.

    The LP550-2 is distinguished by a solid white exterior finish (Bianco Monocerus) with matt gold strips running from its front bonnet to the roof and down the engine cover.

    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition is priced from HK$ (Hong Kong Dollar) 3 680 000.

    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition
    Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition

    Source: Lamborghini

  • Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec Limited Edition for Australia

    Subaru of Australia has announced a special limited edition Impreza WRX Club Spec. Just 300 Club Spec WRXs will be available.

    Each comes with Leather trim, Black coated 17-inch alloy wheels, Black Subaru Tecnica International (STI) spoiler, Black door mirrors, Club Spec external badge, Numbered Club and Spec interior badge.

    The limited edition is available purely as a sedan with manual transmission-only.

    Tangerine cars will also have orange stitching on the WRX logos on the front seats and on the front seat back rests.

    Seat and steering wheel stitching is black.

    The black car has standard red stitching on the seats, back rests and steering wheel.

    The front guard garnish with WRX logo is also black instead of the standard silver.

    Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec Limited Edition
    Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec Limited Edition

    An STI kit is also available including:

    • Front lip under spoiler
    • Short shift gear lever assembly
    • Flexible tower bar

    The normal Manufacturer’s List Price (MLP) for the kit is $2100, but is available for $1000 on the Club Spec limited edition.

    The Club Spec WRX is priced at $41 490 MLP.

    “WRX continues to have tremendous appeal in its widebody form and combined with the retained value traditionally achieved by these limited editions, there’s likely to be a lot of interest in these cars, which can be differentiated even further from standard WRX with the addition of the STI kit.”, commented Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia.

    Source: Subaru

  • Ken Block’s Gymkhana 5: Ultimate Urban Playground – San Francisco [HD video]

    He is back at the “track”. This is the latest video of Ken Block driving his 2012 Ford Fiesta HFGV. The specially prepared stunt car is delivering 650HP and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 1.8 seconds. Good enough… for drifting around.

    The video is called Gymkhana FIVE: Ultimate Urban Playground; San Francisco and as you will see in the clip, the environment is quite familiar. The video was filmed over four days and directed by Ben Conrad, who is back with his team to work on their second Gymkhana production. DC Shoes also provided fellow DC athlete and longtime Ken Block friend, Travis Pastrana, to make an appearance on his dirtbike.

    However, we can’t really describe what’s happening in the video clip, so just watch and enjoy the extreme driving in the beautiful city of San Francisco.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuDN2bCIyus&feature=share

    Source: DCshoesFILM via Youtube

  • 2012 Renault Clio RS [render]

    2013 Renault Clio RS render has been released by PS-Garage.com. The digital artists tried to “see” what is under the cover of recently spied Clio RS.The car will be powered by a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol with 190HP (139 kW). The new engine will be connected to a new dual-clutch gearbox that will be operated by paddle-shifters.”Here is our interpretation, what changed? Lower ride height, bigger wheels, sportier aero kit – more aggressive front bumper, with plenty space for the intercooler and rear diffuser with rectangular exhaust tips. Added a bigger rear trunk wing, also removed chrome trimmings from the doors and the rear hatch.”, commented PS-Garage’s Dan Buzdugan.Stay tuned for more information about the small hot hatchback!

    Renault Clio RS render
    Renault Clio RS render

  • RENM Lamborghini Aventador LE-C

    Lamborghini Aventador is really an exceptional car. It comes with brutal 6.5 liter V12 delivering 700PS (515 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). It is mated to a 7-speed ISR gearbox specially supplied by Graziano Trasmissioni Group, which shifts in just 50 milliseconds, which guarantees perfect performance.

    The kerb weight is just 1575 kg (3 472 lbs), thanks to a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) monocoque structure with total weight of only 147.5 kg.

    To make it even better, RENM performance has created a full optic package for the staggering Aventador.

    “We wanted to retain the original design lines while enhancing and making improvements across the entire platform. Some aspects of the design were influenced by the Aventador J concept, but only those sections we considered were improvements. For instance, the upper rear grille is similar to the J concept, although the lower rear section is a total redesign.”, commented from the tuning studio.

    The design specifications were also developed in consultation with Aventador owners scheduled for the LE-C upgrade.

    Replacement body parts are made from light-weight carbon fiber composites that provide significant weight savings. The interior also blends alcantara and carbon fiber elements. Both standard and light-weight race seats are upholstered in alcantara with LE-C inscription.

    RENM Performance Lamborghini Aventador LE-C
    RENM Performance Lamborghini Aventador LE-C

    RENM Performance Lamborghini Aventador LE-C
    RENM Performance Lamborghini Aventador LE-C
    RENM Performance Lamborghini Aventador LE-C
    RENM Performance Lamborghini Aventador LE-C
    RENM Performance Lamborghini Aventador LE-C


    LE-C program     include:

    • Extensively redesigned aerodynamic carbon fiber body sections with electronically operated rear wing;

    • Road and race specification valve-controlled inconel and titanium exhaust systems, re-designed air intake chambers, ECU recalibration resulting in a 9-11% increase in engine output;

    • Individual suspension, chassis adjustments and modifications, with adjustable vehicle ride height;

    • Exclusive LE-C light weight center-lock race specification wheels, fitted with optional race specification tyres;

    • LE-C race brake kits with air flow inlets, revised engine and brake cooling chambers;

    • LE-C interior with alcantara and carbon fiber accents, including steering wheel with optional light weight race seats and harness section.

  • Honda has announced MUGEN CR-Z GT featuring racing hybrid system

    Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its intent to provide technical support to Team Mugen, operated by M-TEC Co., Ltd., for its competition with the MUGEN CR-Z GT in the GT300 class of SUPER GT Series.

    Honda will supply a 2.8-liter V6 twin-turbo engine and the racing hybrid system developed exclusively for this Team Mugen racing machine and will start actual test runs.

    Team Mugen’s first race with the MUGEN CR-Z GT featuring the Honda racing hybrid system will be the 2012 SUPER GT Series Round 4 SUGO GT 300km Race, which will be held on July 28 and 29, 2012.

    Stay tuned for more information about this project!

    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car
    MUGEN Honda CR-Z GT racing car

    Source: Honda

  • 2012 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan – price £17 999

    Mitsubishi has announced the new 2012 L200 Trojan Double Cab. The 12MY Trojan hits the market and is already available in 113 Mitsubishi dealerships nationwide. Competitively priced, the Trojan offers a great combination of comprehensive specification, striking good looks and excellent value for money.

    2012 L200 Trojan is available in two colours; Aztec Red (Solid) and Cosmos Black (Pearlescent). The prices start at £17,999 for L200 2.5 DI-D Trojan Double Cab Manual and go up to £19 324 for L200 2.5 DI-D Trojan Double Cab Manual (Leather). Metallic paint will cost an additional £410 excluding VAT.

    The 12MY Trojan Double Cab is powered by a 175bhp and 400Nm 2.5 liter diesel.

    The vehicle has a 12-month / 9,000 mile service interval programme, includes pan-European breakdown and accident management service. The Mitsubishi Service Plan (MSP) is available at £562.50 Excluding VAT.

    L200 Trojan Specification:

    The 12MY Trojan arrives as a standard bed derivative and will feature the following high level of equipment as standard:

    • 16” Alloy Wheels
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Super Select 4WD
    • CD Player with MP3
    • Multifunction Trip Computer
    • Climate Control
    • Rear Electric Windows
    • Chrome Electric Door Mirrors with Heater / Folding Function
    • Colour Coded Wheel Arch Extensions
    • Privacy Glass
    • Chrome Outer Door Handles
    • CAT 1 Alarm System
    2012 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan
    2012 Mitsubishi L200 Trojan

    Source: Mitsubishi

  • How to find the perfect offer for a used car?

    Volkswagen is one of the biggest car manufacturer in the world. The brand is owned by VAG, which also has Porsche, Audi and some more. One of the best-selling vehicles in the 20th century is Volkswagen Beetle followed by all series of VW Golf, which has been run since 1974. Until now, there are six series of the legendary Golf model with hundreds different sub-models and engines.

    The used car market is huge and nowadays people always search for the best offer – low mileage car with a lot of extras and good condition. One of the good opportunities is to search for a volkswagen. They have a huge database with up to date offers, so the customers are able to choose carefully and to find the best possible car, which will suit to their needs.

    Of course, Volkswagen and especially the Golf V model is a very good choice. Used vehicle on low mileage can be found as low as £3 000, which compared to a new vehicle costing five times more is superb offer.

    Still, customers should be careful and always triple check their future cars. So, if you decide that a certain Volkswagen will suit to your needs, you have to check it’s history, repairs and recent updates.

    And remember, try to avoid cars with over 100 thousand miles on the clock, because not always, but most of the times these cars are very “tired”.

  • Possible cooperation between BMW and Toyota


    BMW and Toyota have discussed an interesting opportunity to work together in order to create unique sports car. The jointly developed model could be a way for Toyota to leap back into a performance segment it has abandoned or possibly provide a high-priced sports model for Toyota’s Lexus brand.

    The two of the biggest car manufacturers agreed to work together on an “environmentally friendly” sports car as well as on fuel-cell, electric vehicle components and lightweight materials.

    “BMW’s strength is in developing sports cars,” commented Toyota President Akio Toyoda, a racing fan who repeatedly has said he wants to add zest to Toyota’s lineup.

    “I am excited to think of the cars that will result from this relationship.”, he added.

    Toyoda and BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer signed the agreement in Munich.

    Further details have not been discussed, but the sports car will not be identical or share a common exterior design like the jointly developed Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86 and Scion FR-S coupes.

    There are speculations of returning the Supra model, possibly using the BMW 6-series architecture. However, this is only a rumor.

    “Anything is possible,” said the senior BMW manager.

    “The key factor is that the products of both companies retain their own individual character, despite jointly developed technologies.”, he added.

    Jim Hall, principal of 2953 Analytics Inc. in suburban Detroit, said Toyota could use technology from the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car.

    “It would be an expensive car,” Jim Hall said.

    “There is an argument that Lexus needs it and that is the logical place for them to do it.”, he added.

    In March, BMW agreed to supply Toyota with its diesel engines starting in 2014 in exchange for collaboration on lithium-ion battery research.

    Stay tuned for more information about this interesting cooperation.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tdZU-7K2bs

  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

    Aston Martin has announced the new V12 Vantage Roadster. The new “Volante” model is planned to make its official debut later this week. The production will be limited to just 101 units and the manufacturer is apparently already taking orders from special clients.

    An unknown UK dealer has stated pricing of approximately £150 000.

    The modifications include front and rear suspensions as well as a revised luggage lid and rear spoiler. Other new design elements include carbon fiber side strakes, carbon fiber mirror caps, rear lamp black outer trim with carbon fiber inner appliques, new design forged alloy wheels, black exhaust pipes and Aston Martin emblems with black background.

    The interior is also revised. It boasts lower center console glass switches (instead of black plastic) and carbon/black trim detailing. A Carbon Interior Pack takes it a step further with the addition of a carbon fiber center console fascia and carbon fiber gearshift base plate.

    Stay tuned for more information about the new V12 Vantage Volante.

    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
    Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

    Source: Aston Martin

  • Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype revealed at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Infiniti has introduced an EMERG-E prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with Red Bull racing F1 driver Mark Webber behind the steeringwheel. The car was previewed by the concept and the prototype is based on the Lotus Evora and uses a range-extended electric powertrain that was “specially developed for [the] EMERG-E.” The latter part is a bit dubious, as the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid also uses the same mechanicals as the EMERG-E.

    The engine is from Evora 414E Hybrid delivering 408HP (300 kW). 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds and a top speed of 209 km/h (130 mph). The car can travel up 48 km (30 miles) on electricity alone

    The company hasn’t confirmed plans to build a production model, but hinted the EMERG-E “provides an exciting glimpse into Infiniti’s future.”

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59_7XLDlIfo

    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype
    Infiniti EMERG-E Prototype

    Source: WCF via Youtube

  • 2012 Seat Ibiza by JE Design

    JE Design has introduced their tuning program for the new 2012 Seat Ibiza – the 6 J model. The hot hatchback is now even sportier and the tuning specialists will emphasize the vehicle’s Spanish genes with a wide range of accessories.

    The exterior package includes of a front spoiler, headlamp covers, side skirts, a carbon-effect rear apron attachment and roof edge spoiler. All parts are made from high-quality ABS and fit perfectly. The total price of the aerodynamic package is €1238. Available as an optional extra is a centrally placed trapezoid tailpipe priced at €399.

    The stance is improved by installing a set of suspension-lowering springs putting the ride 35 mm closer to the ground – €149. If you prefer, there is a coil-over suspension, which can lower the car up to 50-60mm.

    The ride rolls 7J x 17” Multispoke alloy wheels finished in shadow silver or matt black with a polished lip. The set is €1809 and €1920, respectively. There is a bigger variant of 7.5J x 18” wheels set with 215/35 R18 tires also in the Multispoke design. The shadow silver variant is €2380 and the matt black with a polished lip €2460.

    Last, but not least are the performance modifications. For the 1.2 liter TSI boosted to 140HP (103 kW) and 230Nm cutting the acceleration to 100 km/h in 0.7 seconds. The 1.6 liter TDI is now has 125HP (92 kW) and 295Nm of torque. The prices are €1399 and €1099, respectively. All prices include value added tax at 19%.

    The sports accessories for the new Seat Ibiza are available now from JE DESIGN or any Seat partner.

    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza
    2012 Je Design Seat Ibiza

    Source: Je Design