APS has announced a tuning package for Volkswagen Golf VI R.
The performance package consists of Milltek large bore turbo down pipe, high flow sports catalyst and various Milltek stainless steel sports exhaust systems. The exhaust systems offered by the APS Volkswagen Golf R Stage 2 feature a switchable electronic exhaust valve, 2.75″ bore tubing and dual 100mm ceramic black tailpipes. (more…)
Lexus CT 200h is priced for USA and it will soon go on sale on the North American market. The hybrid’s price starts at $29 120 and goes up, depending on the optional extras, to $30 900. However, the price doesn’t include the delivery charges.
The Premium Audio Package is priced at $1 125 and if you also want the backup camera, the same package is priced at $1 475. A full leather upholstery is priced at $1 330. A full SAT NAV system is priced at $2 445. (more…)
Lamborghini Gallardo in white? Yep, and it looks awesome. Lamborghini Gallardo White Edition is the latest project of the tuner Anderson Germany.
The exterior features a matte white finish, an aerodynamic body kit consisting of a new front apron, side skirts, a rear diffuser and a rear wing. Gallardo White Edition also boasts a sport suspension for better performance and awesome stance, black 20″ wheels fitted with performance tires and last – tinted windows.
You may expect that a pure sports car will be spartan inside, but it is rather comfy. The interior features Alcantara upholstery, white carbon fiber trim, and two-tone sport seats.
Lamborghini Gallardo White Edition is powered by 5.2 liter V10, which has a revised ECU, a high-flow air filter, and a sport exhaust system. The upgrades result in total output of 600PS (441 kW), which is 40PS more than LP560.
Price list is not announced, yet.
Vauxhall VXR8 hits the UK market. The car is performance sedan with RWD and enormous engine. It is based on the facelifted Holden HSV E3 GTS, which was recently launched in Australia.
VXR8 is powered by 6.2 liter LS3 engine with 431PS (317 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, which sends all that power to the LSD at rear wheels. 0 to 60mph is in 4.9 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 155MPH (250 km/h) (more…)
2011 Jeep Compass is finally unveiled. The SUV borrowed a lot of design ideas from the Grand Cherokee and the interior directly from the Patriot.
2011 Compass features a modified fascias, a revised grille, restyled headlights and a new hood. It also has there’s a body-color spoiler, plastic body cladding, and standard 17″ rims, while the 18″ wheels are optional.
Inside, as we mentioned, you can mistake it with the Patriot. Still, it features soft-touch door panels, a new center armrest, an updated steering wheel, and better seats. (more…)
Vauxhall will hit the market with their Ampera and the vehicle now has a price tag for the UK market – 28 995 GBP.
The new Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) will go on sale in 2012. It has a range of up to 50 miles (80 km) in the electric only mode, but this range is extended by an additional 310 miles (500 km) by the range extender engine. (more…)
Gemballa Tornado is the latest project of the tuning company. It is based on 2011 Porsche Cayenne II. The tuned car boasts seriously modified looks and superb performance package.
The Stage Two power pack boosts the engine with 35-40% to 675HP and 700HP. The torque is increased by 30% to 1000Nm. The package also includes a bigger brakes from Brembo with 420mm vented discs with six-pot callipers at the front and 405 mm vented discs and four-pot callipers at the rear.
The vehicle stands on enormous 10J x 22″ wheels fitted with 295/35 ZR22 tires at the front and 12J x 22″ wrapped in 335/30 ZR22 tires at the rear.
The wide body kit is made from carbon fiber and the Gemballa Tornado Porsche Cayenne II is extended to 205cm in width. The rear lights have been completely re-designed and now they look rather ugly. However, only 30 units will be produced so probably you won’t be horrified by this vehicle often.
MINI will be to competing in the 2011 Dakar Series with its ALL4 model. The Monster Energy X-raid team has unveiled the car, which will make its racing debut at the 33rd Personal Dakar Argentina-Chile next month – January 1st to January 16th.
MINI ALL4 is powered by a 3.0 liter twin-turbo diesel with 315PS (232 kW) and 700Nm of torque. The race car is put on test in France by team driver Guerlain Chicherit and his co-driver Michel Perin. (more…)
Cadillac CTS-V is powered by 6.2 liter V8 with 564PS (415kW), but obviously all that power is not enough for the German tuners from Cam Shaft. That’s why they have unveiled a new styling and performance package for the saloon.
The styling package includes a matte-white wrap priced at €2 250 and matte-black painted accents for €3 250. (more…)
After the successful R15 TDI, Audi has unveiled the new R18 Race Car, which will hit the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in the new season.
The LMP1 features carbon fibre body, full LED headlights and a closed cockpit. The chassis is also entirely made from carbon fiber featuring a single-component design that reduces weight and increases stiffness. (more…)
Top Gear are ready with their Christmas Special video, but until then we will have to be pleased with the trailer. The episode’s premiere on December 21st, at 8 pm. and on Dec 26th at the same hours.
At the first part of the show, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May go on a trip in the New York, USA. Of course with some very special cars – Mercedes SLS AMG, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a Ferrari 458 Italia. (more…)
Hyundai i40W will replace the well-known Sonata model in Europe. The new car was created at Hyundai’s design studios in Germany. i40W reminds Opel Insignia Sports Tourer as you can see at the sketches.
Hyundai i40W will be available in two body styles – a four-door sedan and an estate. However, the teasers are for the estate model, which will be debuting first. (more…)