After the diesel version of Cayenne, it is time for Porsche to release a diesel-powered Panamera. The vehicle is scheduled for the second half of 2011.
The expected power unit is 3.0 liter TDI with 240PS (176 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. It will be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, which should allow the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in a little over 7 seconds. (more…)
One of the hottest cars on the market – Audi R8 GT has set an un-official Nurburgring lap time, which is a bit slower than the astonishing Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which stopped the clock on 7 minutes and 33 seconds. However, the time of R8 GT is 7 minutes and 34 seconds.
Audi R8 GT is powered by 5.2 liter V10 FSI with 560HP and 540Nm of torque. The car is also 100 kg lighter than a regular R8, which makes it a lot faster.
The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is covered in 3.6 seconds and the top speed is 320 km/h.
Furthermore, the car boasts a Bang & Olufsen sound system, carbon fiber, Alcantara wrapped seats, and red illuminated door sills.
The price is as staggering as the car itself – 193 000 EUR!
Land Rover has announced Discovery 4 Landmark Special Edition for the UK.
The SUV is available exclusively in Santorini Black or Fuji White and features a unique grille, Satin Black roof rails, and 20″ 5-spoke alloy wheels.
The interior boasts Taurus leather with contrast stitching, Grand Ivory trim, and special floor mats.
The vehicle is powered by a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel engine delivering 245PS (180 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. (more…)
H&R Hamann Fiat 500 Abarth is prepared for the Essen motor show. The tuning specialists provided a performance and style packages for the small car.
The engine is boosted from the standard 135PS to the whopping 275PS, which is crazy for such small car. However, the tuning specialists provided a whole new suspension system consisting of coilovers and H&R TRAK+ wheel spacers.
The aerodynamics package features new front and rear bumpers, side skirts and wheel arc extensions. (more…)
1967 Shelby Mustang GT was revived once again by the American tuner Classic Recreations.
The GT500CR boasts modern technologies such as an overdrive transmission and a coil-over suspension.
The car is powered by enormous 7.0 liter (427 cubic inch) engine delivering whopping 545BHP (406 kW), which is mated to a Tremec manual gearbox. Among the other goodies, there are Carroll Shelby signature seats and gauges for the interior and Shelby 427 17″ wheels to ride on. (more…)
Great news! One of the best cars in the world – 2012 Nissan GT-R is coming to United States of America. The company has announced the price tag, which is $89 950, a bit more than we expected, but still perfect value for money.
2012 GT-R is a facelifted version of the previous model and features a new front bumper, a revised rear fascia, and 20″ forged alloy wheels. The interior boasts nice quality materials, leather upholstery and carbon fiber trim. (more…)
TITAN-EVO is the latest project of speedART, which will showcase it at the 2010 Essen motor show. The car is based on second generation Porsche Cayenne and features both styling and performance packages.
The diesel version is boosted with 50PS and 70Nm, while the S Hybrid gained 70PS and 50Nm and the most powerful Turbo version received additional 100PS and 150Nm of torque.
The speedHybrid 450, which is based on the Cayenne S Hybrid is powered up to 450PS and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and the top speed is 252 km/h.
The Turbo version can be powered up to 550, 570 and 600PS. (more…)
2010 Subaru Legacy Sports Tourer hits the market on 1 December this year. It features a bold new look, increased space and comfort for all occupants, improved dynamics and refinement, and enhanced safety.
It is powered by 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel with 150PS (110kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and complies EU5. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and the top speed is 203 km/h.
The power is transmitted to the road through Symmetrical AWD system, which grants perfect traction in all-weather conditions. (more…)
Porsche Panamera received its consecutive tuning package, but this time from belgian tuner Caractere Exclusive.
The performance package includes installing new 200-cell catalytic converters and a sport exhaust system from Akrapovic. Of course, everything is specially tuned with ECU re-map and the final result is whopping 605 PS (445 kW) and 840 Nm, instead of factory 500 PS (368 kW) and 700 Nm.
The aerodynamic kit features a new front bumper with integrated lights, side skirts, a new rear bumper and a rear spoiler. (more…)
The tuning specialists from Oettinger refined VW’s pick up truck – Amarok.
The performance package consists of ECU re-map and boosts the 2.0 liter BiTDi engine from 163bhp (120kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) to 190bhp (140kW) and 430Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque.
Furthermore, there are an additional 50 Nm (37 lb/ft) in the critical band between 2800-4000 RPM.
The new 0-100 km/h time is just 10.5 seconds and the top speed raised to 187 km/h (116mph), which is perfect for pick up. (more…)
Ferrari 599 GTO is the fastest and most powerful road legal model the Italian carmaker has ever produced.
It is powered by 6.0 liter naturally aspirated V12 with 670HP and 620Nm of torque. It catapults the GTO to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and the top speed is 335km/h.
However, the car costs 300 000 GBP and it doesn’t have AC or SAT NAV, but who needs it, when you have this monster under the hood and the staggering noise. (more…)
Prior Design developed a wide body kit for the BMW M3 E92, which reproduces the exact look of the M3 GT2.
The material used for components is Duraflex, which is lightweight and very flexible. The body kit features side wings at the front and rear wheel arches, a new front bumper with large air intakes, a new bonnet with air vents, side skirts, a new rear bumper and rear diffuser. There is also a rear roof spoiler and boot lid spoiler, too.
The tuned car’s stance is provided by KW coil-over kit. (more…)