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Porsche Cayenne CLR 550 GT by Lumma Design

One of the latest projects of Lumma Design is CLR 550 GT – based on brand-new Porsche Cayenne.

The body kit from Lumma includes a new front spoiler, sporty bonnet, side skirts, customized openings in the door fixtures, wider wheelhouse, rear spoiler with carbon diffuser.

The front spoiler has a deep drawn cup spoiler sword and additional carbon applications. It also features LED daytime running lights, which are a furore among all new cars and nice small fog lights.

The bonnet is made from carbon and Kevlar for maximum strength and lower weight.

The wing extensions improve aerodynamics, along with the side skirts, which give airflow to the rear brakes. Customized openings in the door fixtures provide additional cooling. The wider wheelhouse of the front and rear wheels completes the exterior.

The sports SUV stands on 11Jx23” wheels with high performance tires.

The rear spoiler and its carbon diffuser cover the three stainless steel tailpipes.

Price list for the tuning package is not announced, yet.

May 12, 2010

Renault Megane GT and GT Line

Renault Megane GT and GT Line have been recently unveiled at the Geneva Motorshow in March. These two sport versions are available across all of the Megane models – Hatchback, Coupe, Sport Tourer and Coupe-Cabriolet. The sales will start in June 2010.

GT Line is an option package for Megane Dynamique versions. They include specific chassis and are powered by economical and ecological engines.

The sportier GT pack is available with the 2.0Tce 180hp and 2.0 dCi 160hp power units. It features sporty exterior and interior details and finely-tuned chassis.

Renault Twingo, Clio and Laguna already have GT versions and the success in Europe is huge – more than 10 000 cars have been sold. (more…)

May 12, 2010

Mazda3 5-door hatchback with first-class fuel economy

The diesel engine in Mazda3 is 1.6 liter with 109ps, which emits only 119g/km CO₂. A 5-door hatchback with TS2 trim level will cost you only £17 355 on-the-road.

There are 1 097 units sold in the first quarter of 2010 in UK. Compared to the Q1 2009, this is above than 100 cars more.

Peter Allibon, fleet and remarketing director for Mazda UK said: “We are winning significant conquest business with Mazda3 as company car drivers switch from other brands,”. (more…)

May 11, 2010

Skoda Superb awarded Best Large Car for 2010

Skoda took three awards from the Diesel Car magazine’s annual awards. Superb got Best Large Car for second year running. Yeti is announced as runner-up in Best Crossover Car and Super Estate took the crown for Best Estate Car.

Skoda Superb once again prove that it is extraordinary good car. Along with its Estate version, which also outshone the competition in its class. (more…)

May 11, 2010

Peugeot 5008 won Car of the Year 2010

Peugeot grabbed several 1st places from Diesel Car Magazine awards 2010 by winning Car of the Year for 2010, Best MPV, Sports car of the year and Best Crossover.

More than 275 cars have been put through different tests to choose the winners in ten categories. There are three new categories – Best Crossover, Best Sports Car and Best Eco Car.

Peugeot 5008 won two awards – Best MPV and Overall Winner. The car is Compact MPV with 7 seats, which brings new high levels of quality, versatility and innovation to the sector.

RCZ took the Sports Car of the Year award with its perfect exterior and sporty nature. Probably, this is the best looking cars, which Peugeot ever built.

The last award was for Peugeot 3008 – Best Crossover for 2010. The car is aimed at sport-loving couples, modern families, senior citizens and active young people.

“We have seen a lot of talented contenders this year, despite the turmoil the motor industry has faced. I am really pleased to announce Peugeot taking the top spot with the spectacular 5008 winning Diesel Car – Car of the Year 2010. It truly is the right car for the right times, with competitive pricing, generous equipment levels and a good all-round driving experience, wrapped up in a package that seats seven; what more could a family buyer want from a car!”, said Ian Robertson, Editor of Diesel Car magazine.

May 10, 2010

Manhart refines BMW M3 Coupe

BMW E92 M3 is originally powered by a monstrous naturally aspirated 4.0 liter V8 delivering 420hp. Obviously that is not enough to compete against mighty Porsche 997 Turbo.

The Manhart M3 Coupe is powered the powerful V10, which originally is developed by BMW AG for M5 and M6 cars. On the top of this, after a slight tuning the 5.0 liter develops 550 hp and the Coupe becomes not only more powerful than Porsche Turbo, but also by its larger brother, the GT2 with 530 hp.

All power of Manhart M3C is put on the road through the 7-speed SMG transmission and the differential with up to 100 percent lock, which are taken directly from M5.

The curb weight of M3C is only 1550kg and with all that power, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and the top speed is a staggering 344 km/h ( almost 214 mph). This car is second after the fastest G-Power M6 Hurricane CS, which achieved 370 km/h.

The suspension comes from Manhart Racing and includes Bilstein PSS10-Coilovers in combination with the classically beautiful BBS Challenge R-wheels in dimensions 9Jx20” ET20 with 245/30 ZR20 at the front and 10.5Jx20” ET20 with 295/25 ZR20 at the rear.

M3 E92 received new front and rear spoiler, a diffuser, a roof spoiler, a Front sheet cover and an air collector. Of course, everything is made from Carbon for maximum strength and weight reduction.

The car is as exclusive inside as it is outside. Performance heated seats and steering wheel, carbon fiber trim and a lot of Alcantara and leather.

VEHICLE: BMW E92 M3

DISPLACEMENT: 5.0 liters

PERFORMANCE: 550 horsepower
0-100 km/h: 3.9 sec
top speed: 344 km/h

ENGINE: V10 E60 M5 5.0, conversion
with Kat & Conversion
DME-amended control
Repeal Vmax
Barrier

EXHAUST: Titanium Complete 4x
84 mm tailpipes
200 Zeller
HJS racing catalytic converters

TRANSMISSION: 7-speed SMG, M5 E60 Differential with 100% lock

SUSPENSION: Bilstein PSS10 Coilover Suspension

BRAKES: Front: BMW M5 E60 365 mm
Discs with floating caliper
HA: BMW M3 E92
345 mm discs with
Caliper

WHEEL / TYRE: BBS Challenge wheels in R Silver
front 9Jx20″ ET20 with 245/30 ZR20
rear 10.5 Jx20″ ET20 with 295/25 ZR20

Interior: BMW Performance Seats with heated seats
full leather upholstery with Alcantara Leather combination
carbon Interior
BMW Performance steering wheel with illuminated rocker switches, 1 / 4 mile & Display G acceleration

BODY
Carbon Air Intake
Carbon Front Sheets
Carbon Roof
Carbon Front and Rear Spoiler
Carbon Rear Diffuser

VEHICLE PRICE
about 109 900 €

May 10, 2010

Aston Martin V12 Vantage for sale in North and South America

One of the most popular Aston Martin models – V12 Vantage will be available for sale in North and South America from later this year.

The car is based on the beautiful V8 Vantage and features V12 engine delivering 510 bhp and 570 Nm of torque. The acceleration and top speed are staggering – zero to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and the car goes until it reach 305 km/h. (more…)

May 10, 2010

SUZUKI SX4 Aerio hits the market

Suzuki launched a new version of SX4 – Aerio, which is priced at £12,495, based on the 1.6 litre petrol model with manual transmission. The engine has quite good fuel consumption by doing 45.6 mpg and the CO2 emissions are just 143g/km.

The new model has front, side and rear under spoilers in lieu of black body trim and front and rear skid plates and completes its sporting stance with a roof spoiler, rear privacy glass and deletion of roof rails. (more…)

May 5, 2010

Nissan Pathfinder price list annouced in UK

The new Pathfinder is now available to order in UK. The vehicle offer more enhancements without additional costs.

The Pathfinder Acenta 2.5 dCi 190 starts at £28 495. The fully equipped Tekna model is available with a 6-speed manual transmission just for £31 595 or a 5-speed automatic for £33 095. Extra standard features on the Pathfinder Acenta include Fine Vision combimeter for a crisp view of the instrument dials, new centre console and lidded storage box and MP3 AUX input. (more…)

May 5, 2010

1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Cabriolet Pininfarina sold for 3 571 624 USD

The most expensive cars in the world are sold at RM Auctions’. The last one was held at the Grimaldi Forum on 1st May and the total achieving was €33 235 917 ($45 101 139). Two new world records were set along with the five automobiles priced in excess of €2 000 000. (more…)

May 5, 2010

Mitsubishi ASX will hit the market in UK on July 1 2010

Mitsubishi Motors UK is introducing the price list and specification of its urban crossover, the ASX.

“This is the right car, at the right time, at the right price and specification. The CO₂ reducing technologies will appeal to fleets, user-choosers and retail customers alike – indeed, early customer reaction has been very positive with advance orders already taken.”, said Lance Bradley, Mitsubishi’s Managing Director. (more…)

May 4, 2010

BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo achieves 107 HP per litre from a diesel engine

The first sport-diesel model – D3 from 2006 was delivering 200hp and over 850 units sold since its inception. The small displacement and high effectiveness make this engine extraordinary good according to fuel consumption and low emissions. Now to continue the tradition Alpina introduced a new even more powerful version of the power unit.

D3 Bi-Turbo is powered by a 2.0 litre four-cylinder bi-turbo engine developing 215 hp and 450 Nm from 2000 rpm. Really, an amazing achievement for diesel power unit. With its characteristics the small Bi-Turbo diesel is operating like V8 or a large-displacement six-cylinder one. (more…)

May 4, 2010

Author: Victor Ivanov