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2013 BMW 3-Series Touring – Price £29 380

BMW has revealed pictures and details of the new 2013 3-Series Touring model. Initially, the manufacturer has launched only the saloon version of the new 3-Series – the F30, but Touring, Coupe and Convertible will hit the market in the next two years. The new M3 is only a rendering for now.

The front is practically the same as the saloon and the rear is photocopied from the new F11 (5-Series Touring).

Dimensions have been slightly increased over its predecessor that has allowed additional leg room and luggage space. The overall length measures 97mm longer while the wheelbase has also gained an extra 50mm. It helps the model achieve an extra 17mm of legroom and 35 liters of additional luggage space.

The engine range includes two diesel and a petrol power units. The entry level 320d is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged diesel with 184HP (135 kW) and 380Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. The powerful 330d has a 3.0-liter straight-six diesel engine with 258HP (190 kW) and 560Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque. The 328i comes with 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo engine that develops 245HP (187kW) and 350Nm (258lb-ft) of torque.

The 330d accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

The 2013 BMW 3-Series Touring is priced from £29 380 for the base 320d model.

Model	Power Hp	Torque Nm	0 – 62mph Seconds	Top Speed Mph	Combined Mpg	CO2 Emissions g/km	Price OTR
*BMW 328i Touring*	245	350	6.0	155*	41.5	159	£30,400
*BMW 320d Touring*	184	380	7.7	143	60.1 (61.4)	124 (122)	£29,380
*BMW 330d Touring*	258	560	5.6	155*	55.4	135	£34,700

*Electronically-limited. **Automatic transmission only.

Source: BMW

May 15, 2012

BMW E92 M3 ESS vs Mercedes SL 65 AMG, Porsche 911 Turbo and Nissan GT-R [HD video]

Here is another great drag race battle between several ultra-fast sports cars – BMW M3 E92 ESS VT2-650 with 700HP, Porsche 911 Turbo 997 with 530HP, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG PP-Performance Stage 2 with 750HP and mighty Nissan GT-R Mk.1 Sportec Stage 2 with 600HP.

The BMW meets all its opponents at incredibly slippery surface, so it had huge problems with the traction.

In the first start the M3 E92 met the 911 Turbo. The BMW crossed the 1 mile mark with 282 km/h and time of 30.942 seconds, but that wasn’t enough fast to beat the underpowered Porsche, which won with 30.024 seconds and terminal speed of just 271 km/h.

In the second start, the BMW went against the 6.0 liter bi-turbo Mercedes, which also had problems with the traction, but managed to beat the M3 with a small lead. The SL65 AMG crossed the finish line at 30.372 seconds time with 290 km/h.

In the final start, another M3 with the same tuning package, but a saloon version (E90) didn’t stand a chance against a brutal Nissan GT-R with 600HP. The GT-R made incredible time of 28.542 seconds, which is more than 2 seconds faster than the BMW.

Check out all starts in the video below.

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k65TWA6wzPM

Source: Dragtimesinfo

May 14, 2012

2012 Volkswagen CrossPolo Urban White – €18 975

Volkswagen has announced the new 2012 CrossPolo Urban White special edition.

It features a nice white exterior with some gloss black accents like mirrors and 17” alloy wheels. The exterior also boasts tinted windows and black roof rails.

The interior boats cloth and Alcantara sports seats, a black headliner and silver contrast stitching. There is also a silver-painted center stack, chrome trim and an air conditioning system.

Numerous “Silver One” painted in panels on the radio, climate control panel and air vents and a chrome trim on the steering wheel. Silver-gray stitching on the 3-spoke leather steering wheel, handbrake lever and the textile foot mats complete the elegant look of the new model.

The CrossPolo Urban White will hit the market later this year priced at €18 975. It will be available with three common-rail TDI engines producing between 70HP (51 kW) and 105HP (77 kW). The transmission choices are 5- or 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic.

Source: Volkswagen

May 14, 2012

Lotus Evora GTC – 456 HP and 460Nm

Lotus has announced the racing version of Evora – the GTC model.

It comes with a lot of carbon fiber elements to save weight – doors, roof and engine cover. There is also Plexiglass windows for additional weight savings. Thanks to all these mods, the car dropped its weight with 30kg to 1130 kg (2491 lbs.).

Traction control and BOSCH racing Anti-Lock Brakes system have been added to optimize power delivery and braking control.

The wheels and tyres are wider which not only gives the car more grip through the curves, the front and rear wheels rise to 18x10Js and 12Js respectively, mated to 27/65-18 tyres at the front and 30/65-18 at the rear.

In order to accommodate the wider wheels, flared arches have been fitted, which give the car a more aggressive silhouette.

Evora GTC is powered by a 4.0-liter V6 engine with 456HP (335 kW) and 460Nm (339 lb-ft). It is mated to an XTRAC 6-speed sequential paddle-shift transmission.

“The Evora’s development and a front-row racing car is achieving its performance targets and the GTC is an evolution of a car that has already taken wins on the track – the GT4 Enduro. Last month Team Bullrun took victory at Silverstone in the Britcar endurance championship with a GT4 Enduro that benefitted from GTC development parts, and the team’s upgrade will be completed in June when there’s an appropriate lull in their racing schedule. The car’s weight-saving and improved grip and braking abilities should help increase the gap between them and the teams chasing them in the championship. We’re very pleased to welcome McMahon Raceworks to Lotus ownership and will provide them with a car adapted to US racing rules, and look forward to seeing the GTC make its marque in Grand-Am.”, commented Claudio Berro, director of Lotus Racing.

Source: Lotus

May 14, 2012

Ferrari 458 Italia Emozione refined by Evolution 2 Motorsport

Evolution 2 Motorsport has announced their new project – Ferrari 458 Italia Emozione.

The tuning package includes Front splitter, engine cover aero lip, mirror shrouds, double rear lower diffuser, chrome look air duct mesh and styling details, Custom billet alloy pedals and driver/passenger footrest incorporating Ferrari badge, carbon fiber engine bay sides and front, carbon fiber large volume air-box, titanium exhaust with special colour tips and custom made 21” alloy wheels front and rear.

There is also a performance upgrade boosting the 4.5 liter naturally aspirated V8 to 602HP (449 kW), which is an increase of 39HP (29 kW).

All parts are available in black carbon fiber, silver carbon fiber or GRP for body colour coding. They will fit perfectly, and produced to the standard only the most discerning of Ferrari owners would expect.

Evolution 2 Motorsport Ferrari 458 Italia Emozione

Source: E2M

May 11, 2012

Aston Martin – Nurburgring 24 hour

Aston Martin will compete in the ADAC Zurich Nurburgring 24 Hours on 19^th and 20^th May. Eight cars will take place in the epic battle at the world’s most famous and tough race track. The brand will field its most ambitious entry to date with four official Aston Martins – including a pair of V12-powered Vantage GT3s – supported by a further four customer cars.

More than 170 cars will start at the 24 hour race on the daunting 25km circuit that combines the legendary Nordschleife with the modern Grand Prix track.

Having focused its efforts in previous years on near production-specification cars since its 2006 Nürburgring24 Hour debut, Aston Martin will, for the first time, be represented in the senior SP9 category for FIA-homologated GT3 cars. The pair of V12 Vantage GT3s will be run in association with long-standing official partner team, Young Driver AMR.

The lead Vantage GT3, carrying the iconic #007 designation, will be driven by Johannes and Ferdinand Stuck (A) – sons of triple Nürburgring 24 Hour winner Hans-Joachim Stuck – alongside Dennis Rostek (D) and Aston Martin Racing factory driver Darren Turner (GB). Turner’s regular works team-mate, Stefan Mücke, will drive the #006 car with Tomas Enge (CZ), Fredy Barth (CH) and Oliver Mathai (D).

Aston Martin - Nurburgring 24 hour — Aston Martin – Nurburgring 24 hour

In addition, Aston Martin’s engineering department will return with the spectacular V12 Zagato concept car that made its Nürburgring24 Hour debut in 2011. Targeting another successful race finish will be Aston Martin Chief Executive Dr Ulrich Bez (D), Chief Engineer Chris Porritt (GB), Aston Martin Nürburgring Test Centre Director Wolfgang Schuhbauer (D) and renowned motoring journalist and racer Richard Meaden (GB).

“Our 100 per cent finishing record in thirteen starts in one of the world’s toughest endurance races is remarkable; truly a testament to the reliability of our cars and the efforts of our people. In the past six years we have deliberately focused on racing close-to-production cars, achieving seven class podiums and three class wins. For 2012, I am delighted to be returning again to drive our V12 Zagato with my engineering team, but also to have such an exciting step up with the V12 Vantage GT3s.”, commented Ahead of the race, Dr Bez.

The fourth official entry will be a V8-powered Vantage run by Aston Martin’s Nürburgring Test Centre team and driven by Jurgen Stumpf (D), Australians Mal Rose and Rob Thomson, and Peter Cate (GB). Aston Martin will be represented by four further customer outfits, including Team Mathol Racing, winners of the SP10 class for GT4 cars in 2010.

The 40^th ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours starts at 16:00 CET on Saturday, 19 May.

Source: Aston Martin

May 11, 2012

Piecha Design Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabrio

Piecha Design has announced their tuning program for Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabrio.

The aerodynamics package includes an add-on front lower spoiler, rear diffuser insert with quad tipped dual exhaust system and a three-piece rear spoiler. There is also a pair of side skirts with integrated LED lights.

A set of Piecha MP1 mono-block rims – 8.5J x 19” with 225/35 up front and 9.5J x 19” with 255/30 on the rear – complete the exclusive exterior. The stance is improved by lowering the suspension with 30 mm and hub spacers ranging in size from 24 to 40 mm per axle are also available.

The performance upgrade is a Power Converter CS-RC delivering more response in both acceleration and gear changes.

The last upgrade is a more responsive vario roof module, which allows the roof to be opened and closed up to 40 km/h.

Piecha Design Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabrio

Source: Piecha Design

May 11, 2012

Porsche Carrera GT with straight pipes = BRUTAL Sound! [HD video]

Here is a nice video by Marchettino, who filmed a modified Carrera GT. This supercar from Porsche comes with extremely loud straight pipes exhaust system. There are some very interesting moments including full throttle accelerations and high speed flybys.

This particular Carrera GT has Stage 3 package by EDO Competition including a huge rear wing, a performance package, suspension upgrade, high-performance brake pads and 6-point harness.

Porsche Carrera GT was introduced back in 2003, but it remains one of the most powerful and fast cars in the world. It has a 5.7 liter naturally aspirated V10 with 612HP (450 kW) at 8000RPM and 590Nm (435 lb-ft) of torque at 5750RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph).

However, the EDO Competition Carrera GT boasts 770HP and 690Nm. 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of whopping 365 km/h (227 mph). The curb weight remains the same – just 1380 kg.

Carrera GT rolls enormous 9.5J x 19” rims at the front with 265/35 ZR20 tires and 12.5J x 20” at the rear with 335/30 ZR20.

Enjoy the video and turn up the volume!

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE6ClBsf6rQ

Source: marchettino via Youtube

May 11, 2012

Dark Side of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series [video]

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black series is one of the best sports cars on the market.

It is powered by a brutal 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 AMG engine with 517HP (380 kW) and 620Nm (460 lb-ft). The power unit is coupled to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with four driving modes. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

The brakes include 6-piston calipers with 390 x 36 mm discs for the front and 4-piston calipers with 360 x 26 mm for the rear. In front of them a set of AMG wheels wrapped with performance tires – 9.0J x 19” and 9.5J x 19” wheels fitted with 255/35 R 19 and 285/30 R 19, respectively.

The price for this car is not less than €115 430 without any optional extras.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwYYG00EMxA

Source: Mbusa via Youtube

May 11, 2012

Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4

Wheelsandmore has announced their tuning program for Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4. They offer several sets of ultra-light alloy wheels fitted with low-profile Pirelli performance tires, sports exhaust system and ECU re-maps – Stage I and Stage II.

The first set of wheels is 6 Sporz² ultralight forged rims Front – 9.5J x 20″ with tyres 255/30/20 Pirelli and Rear -12.5J x 21″ with tyres 355/25/21 Pirelli. The price is 11345 EURO. Wheels can be personalized with carbonlook surface, swarovski elements, 24 k gold plated and more.

The sports exhaust system is handcrafted and features remote-able valve flaps with milled and plasma coated special endtip – 5882 EURO.

The Ecu power upgrade can boost the mighty V12 to 730HP and 730Nm – Stage I or 777HP and 760Nm for Stage II, which includes – Software upgrade, exhaustsystem with remote-able valve flaps and carbon-airbox. Stage I is priced at 3900 Euro and the Stage II costs 14808 Euro.

Wheelsandmore Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4

Source: Wheelsandmore

May 10, 2012

Wheelsandmore Ferrari 458 Italia – 621HP and 616Nm

Wheelsandmore has unveiled tuning program for Ferrari 458 Italia and the Spyder model. There are some sets of enormous wheels as well as sports exhaust system, sports suspension, power upgrades and carbon elements.

Wheelsandmore offer 6 Sporz² ultralight forged wheels for Ferrari 458 Italia- Front 9.0J x 21” with tyres 245/30/21 Hankook S1-Evo and Rear 12.5J x 21” with tyres 345/25/21 Hankook S1-Evo. The price for the wheel set if 9916 Euro.

The performance upgrade includes an ECU re-map, stainless steel exhaust system with remotable valve flaps and thermic reducing protection covers including manifolds. The overall price is 13024 Euro and the result is 621HP and 616Nm of torque.

The special suspension LCS-2 is priced at 5580 Euro.

Carbon Elements:

100% full genuine carbon, without glass fibre additions, autoclave manufactured

– 7-piece underbody shields for Ferrari 458
– 4-piece wheel housing covers for Ferrari 458
– 2 pcs fog light covers left/right
– Carbon-Airbox (around 20 hp extra power)
– Rear diffusor
– Engine compartment covers
– Frontflaps
– Mirror caps, racks and triangel window covers
– Luggage compartment tub
– 12-piece performance-interior kit

Source: Wheelsandmore

May 10, 2012

BMW E92 M3 ///M Performance Edition

BMW has announced the new M3 ///M Performance Edition based on the coupe – E92. The manufacturer has released a video presenting the new model, which will be run in limited series of just 30 units.

The M3 ///M Performance Edition will be available with with a choice of red, white and blue finishes that will be produced in equal numbers and are available for the first time in the UK market.

Still, BMW didn’t announce what kind of improvements the car will come with, but there will be a high specification of standard equipment.

The engine will remain unchanged – a 4.0 liter V8 with 420HP (309 kW) at 8300RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3900RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Without the limiter, E92 M3 can easily pass 300 km/h (186 mph). The power transferred to the road via the standard 7-speed M DCT transmission and variable M differential.

Probably the car will come with revised brake system and stiffened suspension.

Stay tuned and enjoy the video.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuTnWrxoq3E

Source: BMW via Youtube

May 10, 2012

Author: Victor Ivanov