Skoda Superb is now available with a new 1.6 TDI CR engine. The power unit delivers 105bhp and 250Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds and has a top speed of 188km/h (117mph).
The new diesel engine replaces 1.9 TDI PD. Combined mpg has been improved by an impressive 6.9mpg for the Hatch, and 5.6mpg for the Estate while emissions have been reduced by a remarkable 19g/km and 20g/km respectively. (more…)
A limited edition of Aston Martin called Super Sport? Sounds really nice, but the price is really “nice”, too.
The car is designed and built with the help of Star Electric Cars France. They make electric golf carts that look like Hummers, Cadillacs, and Bentleys.
Aston Martin Super Sport will feature carbon fibre body, lambodoors and a DB9-inspired front end. Inside, the luxury will be at descent level – Recaro seats, leather / alcantara upholstery, carbon fiber trim, and a satellite navigation system with iPod connectivity. (more…)
The attempt of Suzuki Kizashi Bonneville Special to set a new land speed record at the Salt Flats. The car completed an average run at 203.720 mph (327.856 km/h). This was enough to surpass the previous record of 202.301 mph (325.572 km/h) in the Blown Gas Coupe (F-BGC) category.
2010 Suzuki Kizashi Bonneville Special was built by Richard Holdener and Tom Habrzyk of Advanced Product Engineering. They installed a Turbonetics turbocharger, an intercooler, a new intake manifold, revised headers, forged pistons and rods to the 2.4 liter four-cylinder petrol engine in Kizashi. The overall output of the car is 500bhp (373kW). (more…)
2011 Jaguar XJ Sentinel is an armoured version of the new XJ luxury sports saloon, which will make its official debut at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show.
There are several levels of armouring package including the top-one B7, which is virtually bullet proof. The car was built using strengthen steels combined with Kevlar. 2011 Jaguar XJ Sentinel can hold up to 15kg TNT equivalent detonated within close proximity of the vehicle.
Because of the significantly increased weight, Jaguar put the mighty 5.0 litre AJ-V8 Gen III naturally aspirated direct-injection V8, which delivers 385PS (more…)
TechArt now offers a new power kit for one of the most powerful sports cars on the market – Porsche 911 Turbo S. The additional power isn’t just a slight touch, but a serious boost. A plus of 90hp and 120Nm of torque is the added power from the tuning company.
The overall power of Porsche 911 Turbo S is increased to 620hp and maximum torque of 820Nm. On the road, this means a time from 0 to 62mph in 2.9 seconds and just 9.3 seconds to 200km/h. (more…)
Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship will be the event, which will take place this weekend at the Silverstone race track. Three generations of Camaro will stand side-by-side.
The latest Camaro is powered by a 6.2-litre V8 engine developing 426bhp – a number not significantly different from Stuart Scott’s 1970 car.
But the oldest Camaro of the trio is not a standard road car – it is a replica of the former Richard Lloyd British Saloon Car Championship Camaro Z28 (more…)
Mercedes Benz C250 CGI is a typical compact executive with 204PS engine, but after the intervention of VATH it becomes an aggressive and powerful car.
The tuning company offers a new performance package for just €1 200, which boosts the engine to 255PS and 370Nm of torque. Furthermore, you can order a charged air cooler for €1 118.60 and a sport exhaust system €2 011.10, so the overall power becomes 270PS. There is no data about the acceleration, but the top speed is 260km/h.
The exterior goodies are: a carbon fiber hood for “just” €4 641, a carbon fiber front spoiler lip costing €1 416.10, (more…)
One of the latest projects of Anderson Germany is a new styling and performance package for the staggering Ferrari California.
The performance package includes an optimized ECU and a valve-controlled stainless steel exhaust system, which can be adjusted via remote control. With these upgrades, the hi-revving 4.3 liter V8 now produces 515PS instead of 460PS.
The styling package consists of adding carbon fiber to the hood, front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, and rear bumper. (more…)
Rolls-Royce unveiled Phantom Coupe Shaheen – a very famous falcon known for its strength and agility.
The car is specially build for Abu Dhabi Motors and features red carbon fibre, embroidered headrests with Shaheen Falcon design, an exclusive name plate “Shaheen Motif”, Mugello stitching, an Orchid Pearl colour, twin choachline in Tudor Red.
The exterior is finished with a set of 21″ star wheels. (more…)
Porsche Panamera was launched a year ago and since then it has more than 23 000 global sales. The car combines the appeal of a sports car and functionality of four-seater. Furthermore, there are recently-introduced V6-engined Panamera and Panamera 4, which is powered by a new 300HP six-cylinder engine.
The company will put on sale a new Powerkit, which raises the maximum output of Panamera Turbo from 500 to 540HP and the torque from 700 to 750Nm and ever over 800Nm in the over-boost mode. (more…)
Bentley revealed two new limited-edition models at the 60th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11. They are specially designed for the USA.
Bentley Continental GTC is going to be limited in just 80 units. It features 20″, 14-spoke alloy diamond wheels, polished with unique black center caps with distinctive “B” logo, while the GTC Speed models come with Supersports’ 20″ wheels in dark tint, and displaying sporty red brake calipers underneath. (more…)
For its 75th anniversary, Jaguar revealed the stunning XJ75 Platinum Concept at the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance. The car is based on the XJL Supercharged, but with some slight improvement.
Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept includes Satin Matte Pearlescent White paint, black accents, an aerodynamic sport body kit, a rear spoiler, and 22″ alloys.
The interior features seats with diamond suede inserts, pearlescent white trim, a bespoke Bremont clock, and a whopping 1.2 kW Bowers & Wilkins sound system. (more…)