Automobiles Review

Author: Victor Ivanov

  • Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Performante LP 570-4 – a “Superleggera” convertible

    Lamborghini Gallardo PerformanteLamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante features a new front fascia, aggressive side skirts, a fully-covered underbody, a redesigned rear diffuser and 19″ lightweight alloys fitted with Pirelli P Zero Corsa ultra-performance tires.

    The interior boasts sport seats and carbon fiber trim. Furthermore, the car is not deprived of air conditioning and power windows. To save weight, the engineers fitted the car with some carbon fiber and aluminum elements. The total result is 1 485 kilograms (3 274 lbs) which is 65 kilograms (143 lbs) less than the standard LP560-4 Spyder. (more…)

  • Ford Focus Race Car Concept

    The new Focus Race Car Concept is powered by 2.0-liter Ford EcoBoost turbo engine. The car is specially designed to showcase this engine in LA.

    It will be used used to compete in various global road and touring car racing championships. the first appearance of the Focus Race Car Concept will take place in the 2011 BTCC – 2011 British Touring Car Championship.

    Ford Focus Race Car Concept features FIA regulation safety cage, AST performance coil-over adjustable dampers, Ford Racing upgraded sway bars with adjustable end links and front brakes with 320mm two-piece rotors and race pads for additional stopping power. (more…)

  • 2012 Ford Focus Special Editions – Personalization, FSWerks and 3dCarbon

    Ford PersonalizationBesides the the new race car concept, Ford also presented at this year’s LA auto show three aftermarket, 2012 Ford Focus Special Edition models.

    The first is developed by Ford Vehicle Personalization, the second comes from FSWerks and the third is 3dCarbon.

    Hopefully, the three specially developed models will be more tempting for the more demanding customers.

    The 2012 Ford Focus Special Edition models showcase various upgrades, from alloy wheels and trick exterior pain schemes, to various performance upgrades and aerodynamic enhancements. (more…)

  • 2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG – Comfort, Style and Sport in ONE!

    The new CLS 63 AMG was officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

    The car is slightly modified compared to the ordinary CLS and features a new hood, modified bumpers, a revised grille, and unique front fenders. It also has an aggressive rear diffuser, a four-tailpipe exhaust system, LED daytime running lights and 19″ five-spoke alloy wheels.

    The interior boasts burl walnut trim, but there is an option for piano black and carbon fiber trim, AMG sports seats, and a three-spoke steering wheel with aluminum shift paddles for the gearbox. (more…)

  • Kelleners Sport refined BMW 535i

    BMW F10 535i received tuning package from Kelleners Sport. The car will be exhibited at the Essen Motor Show, November 27th through December 5th 2010, Hall 3.

    The aerodynamics package consists of front apron extension with integrated LED daytime running lights, RS front spoiler lip, side mouldings, rear spoiler and rear apron extension with diffuser. There is also a stainless steel rear silencer with round dual tailpipes, which flank the diffuser at both the right and left sides.

    The famous 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged engine is boosted from 306HP (225 kW) to 367HP (270 kW) and the maximum torque raises from 400 to 480Nm. (more…)

  • Hamann BMW X5 M – 610HP and 780Nm

    BMW X5 M was refined by the tuning specialists – Hamann. The performance package rises the total power of the 4.4 litre V8 twin-turbo engine to the whopping 610HP and 780Nm, instead of 555HP and 680Nm. The top speed limiter has also been removed, so now Vmax is 300 km/h. The Hamann BMW X5M comes with a sports exhaust muffler and catalyst replacement pipes that work together with the ECU to offer 950 Nm of torque between 1500RPM and 5650RPM.

    The tuned X5M features a new body-kit consisting of a new front spoiler with four integrated LED daytime running lights and new air intakes for cooling the brakes. (more…)

  • Volvo V60 refined by Heico Sportiv

    Volvo V60 gets tuned by Heico Sportiv, who will introduce their package for the car at the Essen Motor Show.

    The body-kit includes an aggressive front spoiler and a revised rear skirt which can be outfitted with a carbon fiber or stainless steel insert. Furthermore, V60 can be fitted with a sport exhaust system, VOLUTION alloy wheels from 18″ to 20″, aluminum pedals, and custom leather upholstery.

    Volvo V60 is powered by 2.0T, which produces 250PS and 300Nm of torque, but with some modifications, the tuning company boosts the engine to 297PS (218 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft). (more…)

  • 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible – V8 and wind in the hair

    Chevrolet has officially unveiled the 2011 Camaro Convertible just before its debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. The stunning car will go on sale in February next year.

    The top is made out of a durable canvas material and features an acoustic headliner as well as a glass rear window with a defogger. It needs just 20 seconds to fold down with a single push of a button. When the roof is down, the luggage capacity drops to 222 liters, instead of 290 liters.

    The car is powered by 3.6 liter V6 Pentastar with 312HP (232 kW) and 370Nm (278 lb-ft) of torque. (more…)

  • Unichip performance package for VW 2.0 litre TDi 140 [+19BHP and +33Nm]

    Unichip now offers latest U-Connect plug and play Uni-Q ECU device, which boosts the 2.0-litre TDi with 140hp of Volkswagen to a maximum of 163bhp at 3300RPM.

    It covers the core popular VW models including the Golf, Jetta, Passat and Touran. Supplied preprogrammed with revised ECU settings designed to improve the performance of the 2.0-litre, 16-valve, turbodiesel powerplant, the Uni-Q piggy back ECU is designed as a DIY fitment via its plug and play ‘U-Connect’ wiring loom, allowing for easy fitment (or removal) in minutes. (more…)

  • Limited Edition Infiniti Essence Sculpture – The model of luxury

    Infiniti has announced the production of a Limited Edition collector’s “Essence Sculpture”, which is inspired by by the stunning concept car, which was unveiled last year in celebration of the automaker’s 20th anniversary.

    The sculpture is made from solid resin, penned by the vehicle’s original Infiniti designer, and supervised by Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Shiro Nakamura, the beautiful ornaments will be restricted to 300 individually numbered units worldwide.

    Louis Vuitton has created for Infiniti a carrying case for the specimen number one of the Essence Sculpture. (more…)

  • 2011 Aston Martin Rapide Luxe – more than you expect

    Aston Martin Rapide is the most gorgeous high-end luxury sedan in the world. Still, it can be improved and the manufacturer actually done that.

    Now, there is Rapide Luxe, which was just unveiled by Aston Martin UK. It is a combination of highly desirable functional features, a greater choice of paint and leather finishes as standard, and unique features including bespoke accessories.

    The car can be ordered with 20″ 20-spoke alloys with polished finish, full grain leather interior with a choice of colors from the Fast Track or Contemporary ranges, and a luxury entertainment set for rear passengers. (more…)

  • 2011 Skoda Fabia vRS S2000 Special Edition – 1.4 TSI with 180HP

    Skoda has released a Special Edition of the hot hatchback – Fabia vRS. It is named IRC Skoda Fabia S2000 vRS Edition. The limited edition of the Fabia vRS uses a lot of design ideas from its rallying cousin, which has the same green color, as well as many white stripes on the roof, alloy wheels and stickers.

    This version will be limited to just 200 units. It is powered by 1.4TSI with 180HP (132 kW), which powers the standard vRS Fabia.

    The small hot hatchback accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.3 seconds and the top speed is 224 km/h ( 139 mph ). (more…)