Author: Victor Ivanov

  • Project Kahn 2011 Range Rover Sport Davis Mark II

    Project Kahn has released a special tuning package for the 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0TDV 6SE. The name of the project is „Davis Mark II Edition”.

    For now, the tuning company offers only styling package, which includes a new lower front bumper, rear low valance, RS grille and floating roof. The vehicle is finished in Matt pearl grey, which gives it stylish look. Other accessories, which the exterior features are matt pearl grey door handles, LED strip lights in the front arches, red rubbber side steps and red calipers. Finally, the Range received a quad-exhaust system.

    Inside, the SUV boasts a quilted carbon fiber bespoke leather interior in red, Kahn billet steering wheel, Project Kahn floor mats and Kahn aluminum foot pedals. The cabin also gets RS300 rev counter, speedo, time clock and stainless steel door sills.

    Range Rover Sport „Davis Mark II Edition” stands on RS-R wheels.

    The price of the car is £69 875.

    Project Kahn 2011 Range Rover Sport Davis Mark II
    Project Kahn 2011 Range Rover Sport Davis Mark II

    Source: Project Kahn

  • Range Rover Evoque price – £27 955

    Range Rover Evoque finally hits the market in the UK. The interesting thing is the price of the super stylish vehicle. The prices start at just £27 955 for an eD4 Pure 5-door 6 Speed manual 2WD model and the 4WD equivalent is priced at £28 705.

    Evoque is available with a choice of three engines and two body styles. The options list is huge and there are also a lot of accessories. The vehicle is offered in either 5-door or Coupe variants. The top-of-range Evoque Si4 6 Speed automatic Dynamic coupe with LUX pack is available for £44 320.

    The engine range includes an updated version of 2.2 litre turbodiesel with 150PS and 190PS. The 2WD Coupe with 2.2td (150 PS version) will achieve sub 130 g/km of CO2.

    The new 2.0 litre Si4 turbocharged petrol engine develops 240PS. It features ect fuel injection, turbocharging  and twin variable valve timing for exceptional driveability and fuel-efficiency. The acceleration is great – 0 to 60mph in 7.1 seconds.

    The engine, transmission, drive and design theme combinations available are as follows:

    • eD4 diesel 150hp 6-speed manual 2WD (Pure and Prestige) – available from 2012
    • TD4 diesel 150hp 6-speed manual 4WD (Pure, Prestige)
    • SD4 diesel 190hp 6-speed manual 4WD (Pure, Prestige, Dynamic)
    • SD4 diesel 190bhp 6-speed automatic 4WD (Pure, Prestige, Dynamic)
    • Si4 petrol 240hp 6-speed automatic 4WD (Dynamic)

    2012 Evoque is available with three trim levels: Pure, with a contemporary feel; Prestige, which majors on luxury and Dynamic, which embraces a bold and sporting character.

    The options list includes 12 exterior colours, three contrasting roof treatments, seven alloy wheel designs, 16 contrasting interiors and a full sized, fixed, panoramic glass roof.

    Pure with TECH Pack

    Many of the key technology features available in the range have been brought together in a TECH Pack to enhance the Pure theme even further. The pack includes the following additional features:

    • HDD premium navigation system
    • Front parking aid
    • Heated windscreen and windscreen washers
    • Automatic headlamps
    • Headlamp power-wash
    • Rain-sensing windscreen wipers

    Opting for the TECH Pack represents excellent value, adding just £1,900 to the standard Pure prices.

    Prestige and Dynamic with LUX Pack

    The LUX Pack for Prestige and Dynamic models is also available and offers greater convenience, on-board entertainment and safety. It introduces the following items:

    • Powered tailgate and panoramic glass roof with power blinds
    • 825W Meridian surround sound audio system
    • 8-inch high-resolution dual-view touch-screen display
    • Analogue/digital television
    • Auto-dimming rear view mirror
    • Surround camera system with tow assist
    • Blind spot monitoring
    • Keyless entry
    • ‘Park Assist’ system
    • Advanced climate control with air filtration, air quality sensor and automatic recirculation

    The LUX Pack for Prestige and Dynamic models costs an extra £4 325.
    2012 Range Rover Evoque 5-Door

    Range Rover Evoque 5-door:

    eD4 150hp 6 Speed Manual 2WD OTR Price
    eD4 Pure 6 Speed Manual 2WD £27,955.00
    eD4 Pure with TECH Pack 6 Speed Manual 2WD £29,855.00
    eD4 Prestige 6 Speed Manual 2WD £35,630.00
    eD4 Prestige with LUX Pack 6 Speed Manual 2WD £39,955.00
    TD4 150hp 6 Speed Manual 4WD
    TD4 Pure 6 Speed Manual 4WD £28,705.00
    TD4 Pure with TECH Pack 6 Speed Manual 4WD £30,605.00
    TD4 Prestige 6 Speed Manual 4WD £36,380.00
    TD4 Prestige with LUX Pack 6 Speed Manual 4WD £40,705.00
    SD4 190hp 6 Speed Manual 4WD
    SD4 Pure 6 Speed Manual 4WD £29,705.00
    SD4 Pure with TECH Pack 6 Speed Manual 4WD £31,605.00
    SD4 Dynamic 6 Speed Manual 4WD £37,380.00
    SD4 Dynamic with LUX Pack 6 Speed Manual 4WD £41,705.00
    SD4 Prestige 6 Speed Manual 4WD £37,380.00
    SD4 Prestige with LUX Pack 6 Speed Manual 4WD £41,705.00
    SD4 190hp 6 Speed Automatic 4WD
    SD4 Pure 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £31,315.00
    SD4 Pure with TECH Pack 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £33,215.00
    SD4 Dynamic 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £38,990.00
    SD4 Dynamic with LUX Pack 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £43,315.00
    SD4 Prestige 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £38,990.00
    SD4 Prestige with LUX Pack 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £43,315.00
    Si4 240hp 6 Speed Automatic 4WD
    Si4 Dynamic 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £38,995.00
    Si4 Dynamic with LUX Pack 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £43,320.00

    Range Rover Evoque Coupé:

    eD4 150hp 6 Speed Manual 2WD OTR Price
    eD4 Pure 6 Speed Manual 2WD £28,950.00
    eD4 Pure with TECH Pack 6 Speed Manual 2WD £30,850.00
    eD4 Prestige 6 Speed Manual 2WD £36,625.00
    eD4 Prestige with LUX Pack 6 Speed Manual 2WD £40,950.00
    TD4 150hp 6 Speed Manual 4WD
    TD4 Pure 6 Speed Manual 4WD £29,705.00
    TD4 Pure with TECH Pack 6 Speed Manual 4WD £31,605.00
    TD4 Prestige 6 Speed Manual 4WD £37,380.00
    TD4 Prestige with LUX Pack 6 Speed Manual 4WD £41,705.00
    SD4 190hp 6 Speed Manual 4WD
    SD4 Pure 6 Speed Manual 4WD £30,705.00
    SD4 Pure with TECH Pack 6 Speed Manual 4WD £32,605.00
    SD4 Dynamic 6 Speed Manual 4WD £38,380.00
    SD4 Dynamic with LUX Pack 6 Speed Manual 4WD £42,705.00
    SD4 Prestige 6 Speed Manual 4WD £38,380.00
    SD4 Prestige with LUX Pack 6 Speed Manual 4WD £42,705.00
    SD4 190hp 6 Speed Automatic 4WD
    SD4 Pure 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £32,315.00
    SD4 Pure with TECH Pack 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £34,215.00
    SD4 Dynamic 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £39,990.00
    SD4 Dynamic with LUX Pack 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £44,315.00
    SD4 Prestige 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £39,990.00
    SD4 Prestige with LUX Pack 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £44,315.00
    Si4 240hp 6 Speed Automatic 4WD
    Si4 Dynamic 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £39,995.00
    Si4 Dynamic with LUX Pack 6 Speed Automatic 4WD £44,320.00

    Souce: Land Rover

  • Chevrolet SuperUte pick-up

    Lupini Power is introducing Chevrolet SuperUte, which woulb be a real rival to BMW M3 Pickup.

    “As huge BMW M fans, we’d love to see an M3 Pickup as our SuperUte’s only real market rival,” commented Michele Lupini

    “It is hugely gratifying to note that M has taken note of a need for such top-end pick-up vehicles, although we do also need to point out that SuperUte is certainly no joke – our development cycle is now close to being completed and we’ll soon be ready to deliver.”, he added.

    Chevrolet SuperUte is powered by a 6.0 liter supercharged V8 with brutal 535BHP and 800Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. The acceleration to 60mph is under 5 seconds and to 100mph in 9.9 seconds. The Pick-up does ¼ mile in 12.7 seconds at 113mph. The top speed is 175mph (281 km/h).

    The car from LupiniPower also features upgraded brake system, more effective suspension and some other very important styling modifications.

    SuperUte stands on enormous 20” wheels with 8.5J at the front and 10J at the rear fitted with Bridgestone Potenza RE050 ultra-high performance tyres. The options list includes full Bilstein suspension and a limited-slip differential. The Pick-up will be produced in limited series.

    Chevrolet SuperUte Pick-up

    Source: Chevrolet

  • Buick Ampera is going to be launched in 2013

    Looks like the Аmerican manufacturer Buick will go green with the development of Ampera model. The car essentially is Opel Ampera with a new badge and some other modifications.Outside, Buick Ampera features waterfall grille and the interior boasts leather upholstery, wood trim and some metallic accents. Still, the price in of Ampera will be much lower in the US than in Europe.Buick Ampera will be powered by an electric motor with 151PS (111 kW) and 368Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque, which is available with starting the engine. The electricity for the motor is provided by a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. The acceleration is satisfying – 0 to 60 mph in 9 seconds and the top speed is 161 km/h (100 mph). However, if the batteries are depleted, a 1.4 liter petrol engine will extended the range up to 500 km (310 miles).Buick Ampera will more likely to go in production and it is expected to be launched in 2013.It is interesting that even countries like the US are developing electric vehicles. The prices of the gasoline will grow bigger and bigger and the electricity is a way to cope with the problem.2010 Opel Ampera

  • Isuzu Rodeo 3.0 Denver Max LE Auto

    Isuzu will exhibit its Rodeo range at the Commercial Vehicle Show, between 12 and 14 April at Birmingham’s NEC.

    The line-up will include the single-cab 2.5-litre Denver, double-cab 2.5-litre Denver and 3.0-litre LE. There will be also two specially commissioned vehicles – a winter-spec Rodeo, fitted with a grit-salt spreader and a fully loaded model boasting a plethora of the manufacturer’s dealer-supplied options.

    Isuzu Rodeo can tow up to 3 000kg and also benefit from switchable four-wheel drive and competitive fuel economy. Furthermore, the owners receive  12 000-mile / 24-month service intervals and Isuzu’s three-year / 60 000-mile bumper-to-bumper mechanical warranty.

    Isuzu Rodeo is priced at £12 699 for the entry level – 2.5 liter with 136BHP Rodeo Single Cab 4X2. The top-of-range 3.0 liter with 163BHP Denver Max LE Auto costs £22 549.

    This year’s show runs from Tuesday April 12 to Thursday April 14 at Birmingham’s NEC.  It’s open from 08:30 to 17:30 daily.


    Source: Isuzu

  • 2012 BMW M5 Concept

    Finally, the 2012 BMW F10 M5 Concept is revealed. The coverage of the car started back in 2007 with some spy photos and little information. However, BMW has recently launched several video clips with some winter testing of the new M5. Still, the car was partly covered and no information about the drive train was released.

    Here are some pictures of 2012 F10 M5, but there are no official information for the performance characteristics of the sport sedan. The media release is expected on April 7th and the car will make its official debut at the Auto Shanghai on 19th, this month.

    F10 M5 is expected to be powered by the well-know 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8, which is used in X5M and X6M, where it delivers 555PS. However, the sport saloon will have at least 600PS to match the competition – Audi RS6 and Mercedes E63 AMG.

    Stay tuned for more information and until then, enjoy the pictures of the new BMW F10 M5 Concept. The car looks just brutal and we don’t doubt that it will be superbly faster than 99 percent of the cars on the public roads.

    2012 BMW M5 F10

    Source: transmissia.net

  • JE DESIGN Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

    JE Design has introduced their tuning program for the new Volkswagen Touareg and specially for the Hybrid version of it. The tuning company offers both styling and performance packages.

    The aerodynamics package includes a widebody kit including a new radiator grill, a front spoiler, front and rear wheel arch extensions, a rear apron insert, a roof spoiler and a rear hatch blend.

    The performance package boosts the 3.0 liter TFSI engine to 440HP and 630Nm of torque. The acceleration is more than satisfying 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and top speed of 255 km/h. Remember, this is a big SUV so these numbers are superb.

    JE DESIGN prices their power increase kit at 3999 Euro, and for an additional 199 Euro is able to proved a two year warranty for the engine, the compressor, the transmission and the power train.

    JE Design also offers a performance package for the 3.0 TDI version of Touareg. The diesel is boosted to 285HP (210 KW).

    Check out the pictures!

    JE DESIGN Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

    Source: JE Design

  • GeigerCars Ford Mustang Shelby GT640 Golden Snake

    Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a pure fun car, but somehow it need more individuality and here comes the tuned version by GeigerCars. The tuning company has unveiled a special performance and styling packages for the Coupe. The name of the project is GT640 Golden Snake and as you may suggest – 640 is the number of the horsepower.

    The styling package includes a matte gold finish, a carbon fiber hood, a front lip spoiler and widened side skirts. For better stance and handling, the tuner installed an adjustable H&R sports suspension and huge 20” alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

    The power of The Beast comes from a mighty 5.4 liter supercharged V8 with ECU re-map and stainless steel sport exhaust system. The result is staggering 640PS (471 kW) and 789Nm (582 lb-ft) of torque, so it is a real muscle car. The acceleration is brutal – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). As we know, the American muscles do not have the best aerodynamics in the world and even with such amount of power, the car can’t pass the 300 km/h barrier.

    GeigerCars Ford Mustang Shelby GT640 Golden Snake is priced at $125 475. However, all components can be ordered separately.

    GeigerCars Ford Mustang Shelby GT640 Golden Snake

    Source: GeigerCars

  • Bugatti Galibier goes into production

    Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept was unveiled before year and a half and now the car will go in production. However, it will hit the market in 2013 or 2014 with a base price of 1 000 000 EURO, that’s right – 1 million. 16C Galibier Concept officially debuted at the the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.

    “Four-door vehicles open up a whole new market for exotic- car makers,” commented Kevin Tynan, an automotive analyst for Bloomberg Industries.

    “It makes good sense for Bugatti to get in there. Those cars are loyal to design language and brand heritage.”, he added.

    16C Galibier is powered by the same engine as Veyron – 8.0 liter sixteen-cylinder engine, but the power will be between 800PS (588 kW) and 1 000PS (735 kW).

    Stay tuned for further details!

    Bugatti Galibier

    Source: Bloomberg

  • edo Competition Koenigsegg CCR

    Koenigsegg CCR is a hyper car, which the next level above super sport like the mighty Lamboghinis, Ferraris and Porsches.

    CCR is powered by a 4.7 liter twin-supercharged V8 with staggering 827PS at 6900RPM and 920Nm (680 lb-ft) at 5700RPM. 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.2 seconds and the top speed is 394 km/h (244 mph). If you think that are mind blowing, check out the tuned version.

    Edo Competition boosted the engine of Koenigsegg CCR to whopping 891PS (655 kW) thanks to an ECU re-map. The drive ratio is also improved to gain the hyper car better stability and faster acceleration. The top speed is lowered to “only” 390 km/h (242 mph).

    The interior received Alcantara upholstery, a redesigned center console, a new infotainment system, and a tire pressure monitoring system that has a display integrated into the dashboard.

    All modifications are carried out exclusively at edo competition Motorsport GmbH in Ahlen.
    edo Competition Koenigsegg CCR

    Source: Edo Competition

  • Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3

    The next Zagato Alfa TZ3 will be based on the Dodge Viper, which seems a better choice instead of 8C Competizione.

    The new TZ3 will be powered by the same engine as the Viper – 8.4 liter V10 with 612PS (450 kW) as opposed to the 4.2 liter V8 with 420 PS (309 kW) of the initial design study vehicle.

    The extra power will be needed to because of the extra weight – 600 kg more than the 850 kg (1874 lbs) TZ3 Corsa.

    The TZ3 will be presented at Pebble Beach in August with production set to begin in 2012.

    We can’t wait to see some videos of the new TZ3 on the race tracks.

    Stay tuned for further details!

    Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3

    Source : Autobild

  • Renault Samsung SM7

    Renault and Samsung has developed SM7 saloon, which official premiere is at the Seoul motor show, today. Here are the first images of the SM7 Concept and the car is aimed to become a premium segment model. SM7 will be the new “Safrane”, but the car is based on the same platform as the Nissan Teana . SM7 will share its underpinnings with the future SM5 model.Renault Samsung SM7 is a four-door coupe, which is very fashionable these days. All luxury brands has released their four-door coupe models – Panamera from Porsche, CLS from Mercedes, Passat CC from Volkswagen, etc.Still, there are further data about SM7, but it is expected to come with both petrol and diesel engines.Stay tuned for more information!Renault Samsung SM7

    Source: Automarket