Automobiles Review

Author: Victor Ivanov

  • 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – price and details

    2011 WRX STI will be available to order from this month. Both models – four-and five-door variants are priced at £32 995.

    The engine is the well-known 2.5 liter 16V turbocharged boxer with Dual Active Valve Control. It delivers 300PS at 6000RPM and 407Nm at just 4000RPM. The acceleration is astonishing – 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. Furthermore, the engine is slightly revised , so it is cleaner, and successfully meets Euro 5 exhaust emissions standards.

    Subaru has further tuned its three-mode SI-Drive (Subaru Intelligent Drive) system, which can be used to adjust the engine’s characteristics to best suit a variety of driving conditions. (more…)

  • 2011 FPV GT-P, GT and GT-E go on sale in Australia

    Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) announced a new GT range in Australia. The model range includes – the FPV GT, GT-P and GT-E, all of them powered by a newly developed 5.0 liter supercharged V8 engine.

    The power is more than satisfying – 450bhp and 570Nm of torque. The 5.0 liter is an all-aluminum cast engine featuring double overhead cams and 32 valves and is 47 kg lighter than the 5.4 liter Boss engine (315 kW) it replaces.

    The GT and GT-P models come with 5-spoke, 19″ alloys. The GT-E received 10-spoke 19″ wheels in Alpine Silver. (more…)

  • 2011 Hennessey HPE700 Camaro Convertible – 765HP and 1033Nm

    Hennessey Performance announced their 2011 HPE700 Camaro Convertible.

    The car features a CarbonAero body kit like the previous HPE700 coupe, which includes a front splitter, a rear diffuser and revised side skirts, ), a painted hockey stick side strip, and 20″ alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli P-Zero tires

    Under the hood of 2011 HPE700 Camaro Convertible beats enormous LS9 engine with upgraded cold air induction system, pulleys and high-flow fuel injectors. After these upgrades, the 6.2 liter V8 develops the staggering 765PS (563kW) and 1033Nm (763 lb-ft) of torque, which means an increase of 119PS (87kW) and 215 Nm (159 lb-ft).

    On the track, HPE700 Camaro Convertible accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and the 1/4 mile is covered in 10.9 seconds with speed of 130 mph. (more…)

  • Sportec performance packages for VAG’s 2.0TFSI engines

    The turbocharged engines have great potential for tuning, especially, when the manufacturers have to comply with regulations and to meet the expectations of the customers for low fuel consumption.

    Swiss tuner Sportec now offers new engine upgrade packages for the 2.0 TFSI engines of VAG.

    The top-of-range models – VW Golf R, VW Scirocco R and the Audi S3 can be boosted up to 323PS (238kW) and 474 Nm, which is a significant improvement from the previous packages 300 PS (221 kW) and 410 Nm. However, the standard power of 2.0 TFSI in Golf and Scirocco R is 270 PS (199 kW) and 350 Nm and in the Audi S3, it is 265 PS and 350Nm. (more…)

  • 2011 Volkswagen Eos at the Los Angeles Auto Show

    Volkswagen released the first details and pictures of the facelifted 2011 Eos.

    It features a new front and rear bumper, modified headlights, a revised grille, and LED taillights. The interior has slight changes – a new multi-function display and optional “Cool” leather seats which reflect sunlight and heat. Additionally, you can order Light Assist (which automatically switches between high- and low beams), Park Assist, and Keyless Access.

    The engine range includes two petrol and a diesel variant, all of them are four-cylinder turbocharged. The petrol power plants develop 122PS (90kW) and 210PS (155kW) and the diesel engine produces 140PS (103kW). (more…)

  • Rolls-Royce Ghost – Fenice Milano Edition

    Pimping Rolls-Royce Ghost is tough job, but Fenice Milano has unveiled their new Diva tuning program for the one of the most luxurious cars in the world.

    There will be three variants of Fenice Milano Rolls-Royce Ghost. The first one – The White Edition boasts gold on the hood, grille, side sills, and mirrors. The second is Navy Blue Diva, which features a chrome grille and white golden pearlescent accents. And the last is Bronze Edition, which can have the same 24K gold accents as the White Edition, but with deeper golden pearlescent appearance. (more…)

  • Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon – “family” vehicle with 564PS and 747Nm

    2011 CTS-V Sport Wagon will be priced at $62 990. The car will compete directly against the almighty on the market – BMW M5 Touring and Mercedes E63 AMG Estate.

    2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon has a bold front fascia, Brembo brakes, and 19″ forged-aluminum wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.

    The interior boasts leather upholstery, heated front seats, GPS navigation, and a Bose audio system. Amongs the options there are: Recaro sports seats, Sapele wood trim, and a suede steering wheel / shifter.

    Under the hood of the “family” vehicle is a 6.2 liter supercharged V8 with 564PS (415kW) and 747Nm (551 lb-ft). (more…)

  • Bentley GT Supersports Edition pimped by Anderson Germany

    Bentley GT Supersports is one of the latest projects of the tuning comapny – Anderson Germany. They gave the vehicle new gray paint, some extra power, an aerodynamic body kit, enormous wheels and some interior updates.

    The monster is powered by twin-turbo W12 engine with 630PS, which is boosted to 695PS with ECU remap, a sports air filter and a valve-controlled sport exhaust system. Besides the improved power, the new exhaust comes with racing catalysts and also lowers the weight with 17kg.

    The aerodynamic body kit consists of front and rear aprons, side skirts, a new diffuser and a rear spoiler. Furthermore, it is a limited series with only 300 units available. It comes with carbon-fiber inlays and also fits to the GT, GT Cabriolet and GT Speed models. (more…)

  • Lotus City Car Concept – small and practical

    Lotus unveiled the City Car Concept, which is a 3-door, four-seat compact car with hybrid system.

    Despite of the enormous weight for such a small car – 1 400kg, it has satisfying performance characteristic. The total power output is 220 PS (162kW) and 240Nm, although the continuous power figure is a more modest 54 kW (73 PS). The 1.2 liter petrol engine can run also on ethanol and methanol. The engine produces power for the electric motor alone and doesn’t drive the car on its own. (more…)

  • VW Passat 1.6TDI BlueMotion – 2464 km on a single tank of fuel

    Volkswagen are famous with their diesel engines. Since 90’s, they proved, that the diesel power units coming from VAG have great potential and extremely low fuel consumption. As a matter of fact, 1.9TDI became a byword for economy. Of course, the technologies advanced and the diesel engines become even more efficient. Now a Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI BlueMotion set a new world record by doing 2464 km (1 531 miles) on a single tank of fuel.

    The “test pilot” was Sunday Times journalist Gavin Conway, who put his name in the Guinness Book of World Records.

    The amazing Passat was powered by 1.6 liter TDI with 105PS and 250Nm with BlueMotion technology that includes a Stop/Start system for improved fuel-economy. The car is a standard production model with no modifications. (more…)

  • 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton – unmatched comfort

    The flagship of Volkswagen, the 2011 Phaeton debuted at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year. Now, the company announced pricing and specification for the luxury saloon as it is available to order from Retailers this week.

    The entry level for the flagship start at £46 195 for the 3.0-litre V6 TDI 240 PS engine, while the mighty 6.0 litre W12 with 450PS costs nearly twice – £78 685, but offers nearly twice the power. The 3.0 litre V6 TDI is offered with a standard wheelbase and both models are available with a long wheelbase, giving an additional 120 mm of legroom to rear passengers.

    As a flagship of the brand, 2011 Phaeton offers unmatched comfort in the cabin. (more…)

  • 2011 Dodge Charger – first images

    2011 Dodge Charger is on its way. The car is scheduled to hit the market in the end of this year. The new features are: an aggressive front bumper, a big grille, nice roofline and distinctive taillights, which have 164 LED bulbs – resembling the 1969 Charger.

    There are no interior pictures, but Dodge assured that the new Charger boasts a three-spoke steering wheel and high-quality materials. However, I remember my first time in the previous Charger, which have been produced since 2006, the quality was awful and the ergonomics, too. Hopefully, they revised that, because the car looks really stylish and good outside. (more…)