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Lingenfelter Performance Dodge Challenger

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering offers a special Supercharger Package for 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger. It suits to both – Hemi 5.7 litre and 6.1 litre engines.

The performance package includes a Magnuson TVS 2300 intercooled supercharger system, a 160 degree thermostat, properly sized fuel injectors and a high flow air intake system. The result is 500whp and 607Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque at just 6 psi (0.4 bar) boost.

Lingenfelter 6.1L Challenger set a best record of 12.03 seconds at 193 km/h (120 mph) at the Muncie Dragway in Indiana.

The installation of the package takes 1-2 weeks with a pre-scheduled appointment. The tuning company offers 3-year/36 000-mile warranty.

Source: Lingenfelter Performance

March 22, 2011

Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid

Fisker has announced that Karma Plug-in Hybrid is in production. Actually, the customers in the US and Europe will be able to buy their vehicles in the next month. The price is $88 000, which is $21 000 cheaper than Tesla Roadster.

The company will produce more than 7000 units, because they want to keep the quality at perfect level. Fisker was founded by auto designer Henrik Fisker, who worked for BMW. He is well-know with his famous creations – Aston Martin DB9, V8 Vantage and BMW Z8.

Fisker Karma is powered by 408PS (300 kW) hybrid system, which delivers supreme performance at nearly no cost. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and the fuel consumption will be just 2.4 liters per 100 km (100 mpg) and emission of just 83 g/km of CO2.

Source: Fisker

March 22, 2011

Mansory BMW 7-Series F01/F02

Mansory now offers a tuning program for BMW 7-Series F01. The program includes both – styling and performance packages.

The exterior improvements feature a new front bumper with integrated LEDs, carbon fiber kidney grille and carbon fiber GT splitters. At the rear, Mansory installed a roof spoiler, a new apron, diffuser and stainless steel exhaust system.

The performance kit offers power increasing for both the 750i and the powerful 760iL.

The smaller 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 is boosted to 490PS (360 kW) and 720Nm (531 lb-ft). The results are thanks to an ECU re-map and CAI (Cold Air Intake) system.

The brutal 6.0 liter twin-turbo V12 now has 640PS (470 kW) and 920Nm (678 lb-ft), which is an increase of 96PS and 170Nm over the factory power. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, top speed remains 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Mansory F01 stands on 10J x 22” rims fitted with 265/35 R22 performance tires at the front and 295/30 R22 at the rear.

The interior boasts new sport steering wheel, leather or Alcantara with wood or carbon trims.

Source: Mansory

March 22, 2011

G-POWER X6 M TYPHOON S

G-Power are famous with their monster upgrades. This time, the tuning company has revealed a performance package for BMW X6 M.

The power kit includes a re-mapped ECU, no top speed limiter, a bespoke titanium stainless steel exhaust system, sports catalytic converters, a flow-optimized G-POWER exhaust manifold and optimized ducting.

The result is staggering, the 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 is boosted to 725PS at 6000RPM and 890Nm at just 1500RPM. If the customers upgrade the transmission, the tuning company also offers maximum output of 1 000Nm.

The acceleration – 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and Vmax of 300 km/h.

The styling package includes a wide body kit, featuring new front and rear aprons, a rear diffuser, side skirts, and a roof spoiler. If desired, G-Power also offers with a carbon fiber bonnet, a central Venturi-effect engine bay vent and two lateral ABS grilles for stationary ventilation.

G-POWER X6 M TYPHOON S

• 725 hp / 533 KW @ 6,000 r/min (+ 170 hp / 125 kW)
• 890 Nm from 1,500 r/min (+ 210 Nm)
• Top speed > 300 km/h
• 0-100 km/h: 4.2s
• TYPHOON S aerodynamic package: starts at € 6,990.00 (net)
• G-POWER performance increase for BMW X6 M: starts at € 13,526.05 (net)

Source: G-Power

March 21, 2011

Prior Design 2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe

Prior Design has revealed a special styling package for the 2012 BMW 6er Coupe (F12).

The exterior upgrades includes a new front bumper with large air intakes, LED lights and carbon fiber lip spoiler. There is also a new front hood and the grille kidneys are painted in black. The package also includes new side skirts and rear bumper with black areas around the exhaust tips. Prior design has also added a small air diffuser.

Prior Design 2012 BMW 6er Coupe stands on huge rims finished in matte black to complete the brutal exterior vision.

There are no words about the pricing or Performance packages.

Source: Prior Design

March 21, 2011

Chevrolet Colorado Concept

Colorado Concept will be exhibited by Chevrolet at the Bangkok International Motor Show. One thing is for sure – the truck looks gorgeous!

Chevrolet Colorado Concept features big grille, polished aluminum accents and LED headlights. The concept also has an extended-cab, a body-color tonneau cover and 20” alloy wheels with Cooper Zeon off-road tires.

The interior boasts a motorcycle-inspired instrument cluster, leather seats, dark wood trim, and chrome accents. There are also a dual-zone climate control system and a multimedia system with a 7” touchscreen display.

Chevrolet Colorado is powered by a 2.8-liter turbodiesel mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, which is very strange, because the trucks usually come with automatic. The power is put on the road through AWD system.

Chevy will launch the production model in Thailand later this year.

Source: Chevrolet

March 21, 2011

Richard Hamann passed away

Richard Hamann, the founder of Hamann Motorsport has passed away at the age of 53. The tragic news was first reported by Jon Sibal. Richard Hamann died on March 17, 2011 due to a severe illness.

The tuning and racing company Hamann Motorsport GmbH was founded in 1986.

Richard Hamann has partcipated in over 700 races, with 300 podium finishes and 103 victories.

He also achieved three victories of Special Touring Car Trophy with BMW M1.

Rest in piece!

Different milestones in the racing career of Richard Hamann:

more than 20 years active in motor sports
more than 700 races, 300 times finishing among the top three
103 victories
3-times victory of Special Touring Car Trophy with BMW M1
Commitments in Gruppe C
Commitments in DTM
Commitments in Formula 3

Source: Hamann

March 21, 2011

2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG will have its official debut at the New York Auto Show next month. However, the manufacturer has revealed the model a little earlier. The monster will compete its true nightmare – BMW E92 M3.

C63 AMG is powered by the famous 6.2 liter V8 engine with 457PS (336 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a 7-speed SpeedShift MCT gearbox. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and the top speed is electronically limiter to 250km/h (155 mph). However, the car will easily go up to 300 km/h. The big engine is not so thirsty – 12.0 l/100 km on combined cycle.

If this power is not enough, you can order AMG Performance Package, which boosts the engine to 487PS (358 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft). The acceleration is slightly increasd 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h.

The interior boasts AMG sports seats, door panel centers and armrests upholstered in black designo leather with contrasting porcelain seams on the sports seats. It also has AMG performance steering wheel.

The exterior features AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in matt black. An exclusive option is available – a matt finish in designo magno night black or diamond white metallic BRIGHT.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is priced at €72 590. . The optional AMG Performance package costs additional €7116.20.

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Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe:

	C 63 AMG Coupé
Displacement	6208 cc
Bore x stroke	102.2 x 94.6 mm
Compression ratio	11.3 : 1
Output	336 kW (457 hp) at 6800 rpm 358 kW (487 hp) at 6800 rpm*
Max. torque	600 Nm at 5000 rpm
Engine weight (dry)	195 kg 192 kg*
Fuel consumption NEDC combined	12.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions	280 g/km
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h	4.5 s 4.4 s*
Top speed	250 km/h**

* with AMG performance package; ** electronically limited
Options:

AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey with a high-gloss finish, with 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear) tyres

AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey with a high-gloss finish, with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres

AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in matt black with a high-gloss finish on the rim flange, with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres

AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre package

AMG rear axle differential lock

AMG trim elements in carbon fibre/high-gloss black piano lacquer

Illuminated AMG door sill panels

AMG floor mats

Safety features:

ABS anti-lock braking system (standard)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist (optional)

Active Lane Keeping Assist (optional)
Active Blind Spot Assist (optional)
ATTENTION ASSIST (standard)
DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS (optional)
Electronic Stability Program ESP® (standard)
Headlamp Assist (standard)
Speed Limit Assist (optional)
ntelligent Light Systems ILS (optional)
PARKTRONIC including Parking Guidance (optional)
PRE-SAFE® (optional)
PRE-SAFE® Brake (optional)
Lane Keeping Assist (optional)
Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed control (standard)
Blind Spot Assist (optional)

Source: Mercedes

March 21, 2011

BAC MONO

A strange car from a strange company. This is the BAC MONO, which will bring unique performance to its customers.

The vehicle is created by Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) with founders two brothers – Neill and Ian Briggs of Cheshire, United Kingdom.

The single-seater is powered by brutal 2.3 liter naturally aspirated Cosworth engine with 285PS, which is longitudinally mounted, coupled to a 6-speed sequential gearbox from Hewland with a LSD.

BAC MONO features adjustable dampers from Sachs Racing and brakes by AP Racing. It stands on HRT alloy wheels from OZ Racing fitted with Kumho tires. Finally, the electronics are provided by GEMS.

As you may suggest, the performance is brutal – 2.8 seconds to 60 mph and only 6.7 seconds to 100 mph. The top speed is 273 km/h (170 mph). All this numbers are thanks to the staggering power to weight ratio – 520BHP per ton.

The vehicle is planned to go in production and there will be between 50 and 100 units per year. The price is decent – €91 998.

“MONO is the culmination of a 12-year dream for us – the car we wanted to own but nobody else made,” commented Neill Briggs.

We agree with him!

Source: Briggs Automotive Company Ltd

March 21, 2011

Porsche 911 Turbo S “Edition 918 Spyder”

Porsche 911 Turbo S “Edition 918 Spyder” is practically a bonus to the customers of 918 Spyder.

The special edition Turbo S will start deliveries in June in Europe and prices start at €173 241 for the Coupe and at €184 546 for the Cabriolet version. The US models are much cheaper – $160 700 and $172 100, respectively.

911 Turbo S is powered by a 3.8 liter twin-turbo flat-six with 530PS (389 kW) at 6750 RPM and 700Nm (516 lv0ft) between 2100 and 4250RPM.

The engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic gearbox. The curb weight of the car is 1660kg. 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and top speed of 315km/h (195 mph).

There is an optional Sports Chrono overboost package, which increases torque for short periods (maximum 10 seconds) but over a narrower rev range.

Source: Porsche

March 21, 2011

Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche will actually put in production the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid. It will be produced in a limited run starting in 2013, but the company has already started to take orders for the car.

The vehicle will be produced in September 2013 on a limited series at Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant in Germany.

Porsche 918 Spyder is powered by a unique type of plug-in hybrid system. It includes a high-revving 4.0 liter V8 engine and 500HP.

The price is astonishing – €645 000 and $845 000 for the US. However, the company expects to sell all units, because the car will be more valuable for a collection, instead of special driving experience and abilities.

There is a bonus for the customers of 918 Spyder. Only they will be able to order the limited series 911 Turbo S, either coupe or cabriolet depending on taste.

source: Porsche

March 21, 2011

BMW 1 Series M Coupe Safety Car

BMW has announced a specially created 1 Series M Safety Car for MotoGP. The auto-maker is also offering other high-performance vehicles to be used by the Dorna Sports management team and IRTA officials.

On 19^th March, BMW 1 Series M Coupe will for the first time be deployed as the official Safety Car for the MotoGP events.

BMW 1 Series M Coupe is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0 liter inline six-cylinder with 340PS (250 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual transmission.

The BMW Safety Car features carbon fibre-reinforced bonnet featuring additional large air vents, as well as polycarbonate side and rear windows. There are also a lightweight titanium race exhaust system, an adjustable rear wing, new front apron and an additional splitter integrated on the underside of the apron.

The interior includes a rollcage, absence of rear seats, two racing bucket seats with 6-point safety belts, an M steering wheel in alcantara and a fire extinguisher.

The suspension is also improved – an adjustable race track set-up that includes a sports-tuned chassis in which the dampers are independently adjustable for bump and rebound.

The car stands on 19” wheels with tires in dimensions 255/35 at the front and 285/30 at the rear. The braking system of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, already designed for extremely high demands, is replaced in the Safety Car with a 6-piston fixed-calliper racing brake system.

source: BMW

March 18, 2011

Author: Victor Ivanov