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Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Novitec Rosso N-Largo [videos]

That SOUND!!! We always loved the way that Ferrari cars produce epic noise, but this is something beyond description. Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Novitec Rosso N-Largo has not only sensational soundtrack, but some other nice upgrades.

Outside, the sports car comes with a complete wide body kit including new front and rear bumpers, extended fenders and side skirts. There is also a new front lip spoiler, a carbon fiber grille and a set of enormous 9.5J 21” and 12J x 22” forged alloy wheels fitted with Pirelli P ZERO high-performance tires – 255/30 ZR21 and 335/25 ZR22, respectively.

The car also comes with a big rear wing and tinted taillights.The ride height is reduced by 40mm and as you can see on the second video, it is pretty low. There is also an optional front lift system that raises the front axle by approximately 40mm to ease with going over speed bumps.

The staggering 6.3 liter naturally aspirated V12 has 781HP (574 kW) at 8,600RPM and 722Nm (532 lb-ft) of torque at 6,400RPM – an increase of 41HP (30 kW) and 32Nm (23 lb-ft). The result is thanks to an optimized ECU and the sports exhaust system, which sounds just impressive.

The interior can be designed to suit the customers taste!

Enjoy the videos! Really!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-haKe6Y75yg

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acN23gfpTto

Source: Sport Auto

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Novitec Rosso N-Largo

March 20, 2014

Senner Tuning Audi RS5 Cabriolet – 504HP and 478Nm

Senner has presented their latest tuning project based on the stylish and powerful Audi RS5 Cabriolet. It delivers sensational feelings: wind in the hair, brutal noise and acceleration!

The exterior is quite aggressive and features a carbon fiber rear spoiler and a set of 20” mbDESIGN KV 1 wheels fitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires. There is also a carbon ceramic brake system at the front and an adjustable KW coilover suspension improving significantly not only the stance, but handling as well. Last, but not least is the new roof module, which can open or close the roof at speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph).

The 4.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 is boosted to 504HP (371 kW) and 478Nm (352 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 54HP and 48Nm. The result is thanks to an optimized ECU and a sports exhaust system. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

The tuning package starts from €14,900.

Source: Senner

March 20, 2014

2014 Subaru Impreza – Price £17,495

Subaru UK has revealed full details and pricing for the 2014 Impreza, which is expected to hit the market on 1^st of May.

2014 Subari Impreza will come with only one engine – a new 1.6 liter 114HP (84 kW) at 5,600RPM and 150Nm (111 lb-ft) of torque. The pricing starts from £17,495 for the 5-speed manual gearbox and £18,995 for models fitted with Subaru’s Lineartronic transmission. The Impreza will be the only car in the C-segment to offer All-Wheel Drive (AWD) as standard on every model. The dynamics is pretty poor – 0-100 km/h in 12.3 seconds and a top speed of 183 km/h (114 mph).

Standard equipment include automatic on/off headlamps and rain-sensing windscreen wipers, front fog lamps, power-folding heated door mirrors with LED turn signals, windscreen wiper de-icer system, 16” alloy wheels, tyre repair kit and daytime running lights. There is also a dual-zone air-conditioning, rear passenger heating and ventilation ducts, six-way manually-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, 60/40 split-fold rear seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, two 12V power outlets, USB and aux-in jacks, and a reversing camera.

Optional equipment features leather upholstery and a Pioneer satellite navigation system. Three exterior colours will be available: Satin White, Ice Silver and Quartz Blue.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Body and chassis

Five-door, five-seater hatchback, with all-steel unitary construction bodyshell. Longitudinally-mounted gasoline ‘flat-four’ Boxer engine driving the front and rear wheels (AWD) via a five-speed manual or six-speed Lineartronic CVT transmission.

Engines

1.6-litre / 114ps Petrol

Name	Boxer Petrol
Type	DOHC, horizontally opposed ‘flat four’ with dual AVCS
Capacity	1.6-litres, 1,600cc
Bore and stroke	78.8 x 82.0mm
Compression ratio	10.5:1
Max power	114ps (84kW) @ 5,600 rpm
Max torque	150Nm (111 lb ft) @ 4,000 rpm
Valves	16 (4-per-cylinder)
Fuel system	Multi-point injection
Construction	Aluminium cylinder block and aluminium heads
Emissions class	Euro Stage 6

Transmissions

Manual	5-speed
Automatic	CVT

Gear ratios

	1.6i MT	1.6i CVT
1	3.454	—-
2	1.888	—-
3	1.296	—-
4	0.972	—-
5	0.738	—-
Reverse	3.333	3.667
Final Drive 1	4.444	3.900
Drive range	—-	3.581 – 0.570

Drivetrains

1.6i MT	Symmetrical AWD with centre differential coupled to viscous LSD
1.6i CVT	Symmetrical AWD with active torque split system

Suspension and damping

Front	Fully independent by subframe-mounted MacPherson struts, with coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers. Anti-roll stabiliser bar
Rear	Fully independent by subframe-mounted double wishbones, coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers. Anti-roll stabiliser bar

Steering

Type	Electric power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
Turning circle	10.6 metres

Brakes

Front	277mm ventilated disc
Rear	274mm solid disc
ABS	Four-channel anti-lock system with EBD
BAS	Boosts braking power to maximum during emergency stops
EBS	Emergency Brake Assist

Wheels and tyres

Standard	Alloy 16-inch x 6.5J 205/55 R16 tyres
Spare (standard)	Tyre mobility kit

Dimensions (mm)

Overall length	4,415	Overall width**	1,740
Overall height*	1,465	Wheelbase	2,645
Front track	1,510	Rear track	1,515
Ground clearance	145

*with roof rails
**excluding door mirrors

Capacities (all models)

Fuel tank	55.0 litres
Luggage (VDA)	380 litres behind rear seats (with tyre repair kit) 1,270 litres behind front seats (to roof)

Weights (kg)

	1.6i MT	1.6i CVT
Kerb weight	1,315	1,350
Towing (max) kg*	1,500	1,200

Performance

	1.6i MT	1.6i CVT
Top speed / mph	114	111
0-to-62 mph / sec	12.3	12.6

Fuel economy (mpg)

	1.6i MT	1.6i CVT
Combined cycle	44.1	46.3
Urban cycle	34.4	37.2
Extra-urban cycle	53.3	54.3
CO₂ g/km	147	140

Source: Subaru

March 20, 2014

2014 Honda Civic Tourer BTCC

Honda Yuasa Racing has published some photos on Facebook with the new 2014 Civic Tourer, which will race in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). The race car will make its official debut on the 29^th March.2014 Honda Civic Tourer BTCC is currently being tested and carefully tuned. It will be driven by Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal. Joining the Tourer variant will be the Civic hatchback part of the Eurotech Racing team.The race car is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 300HP (221 kW). This is the first estate car since 1994 season and it will be the only vehicle of this type in this year’s lineup.

March 20, 2014

Callaway Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – US Price $94,995

Callaway has released full details about their upgrade package for the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The package includes mainly performance upgrades and some styling modifications.

The 7.0 liter supercharged V8 is boosted to 660HP (486 kW) and 840Nm (620 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 150HP and 190Nm. The engine is connected to 6-speed manual gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and ¼ mile in 11.5 seconds with terminal speed of 199 km/h (124 mph).

Callaway also improved the aerodynamics package, which is carefully tested in a wind tunnel.

Other highlights include Brembo carbon ceramic brake system and Pirelli performance tires. There are also race-spec dampers and a high-flow intake and a low-restriction exhaust. Last, but not least are the dash plaque, key fob, underhood build plaque, exterior badging and embroidered floor mats along with an optional car cover.

Production will be limited to 10 units with pricing starting from $94,955. Each of them comes with a three-year / 36,000-mile limited warranty.

Source: Chevrolet

March 20, 2014

Posaidon Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG – 445HP and 535Nm

Posaidon has given some additional punch to the most powerful production turbocharged engine, which powers the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG. As you know, it boasts an impressive 180HP / liter displacement, which is currently best in the world.

However, the tuning company – Posaidon boosts the 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine to 385HP (283 kW) and 485Nm (357 lb-ft) in Stage I. The Stage II offers 405HP (298 kW) and 490Nm (361 lb-ft), while the Stage III offers whopping 445HP (327 kW) and 535Nm (394 lb-ft) of torque, which means the sensational 222.5HP / liter.

Posaidon will also offer a complete sports exhaust system made of high grade stainless steel. It will be optionally available with or without valve control and including TÜV licensing.

The tuning company plans to offer performance packages for other AMG models as well.

Source: Posaidon

March 19, 2014

Ingo Noak Volkswagen Golf VII 1.4 TSI

Ingo Noak Tuning company has unveiled their latest project based on Volkswagen Golf VII 1.4 TSI. The ordinary hatchback is turned in a really hot one. Ingo Noak Golf VII comes with styling and performance upgrades as well.

The 1.4 liter four-cylinder TSI is boosted to 181HP(133 kW) and 315Nm (232 lb-ft) – ac increase of 41HP and 65Nm. The result is thanks to an ECU remap.

The styling upgrades include a modified front bumper, a pair of new side skirts and a new rear apron housing a dual centrally-mounted unit. There is also a set of 9J x 20” alloy wheels fitted with 235/30 R20 tires. For improved stance and handling, Ingo has fitted the tuned Golf with KW Inox Line Variant 1 coilover suspension.

Source: Ingo Noak

March 19, 2014

BMW M5 F10 Competition Package [video]

BMW has published a promotional video clip on Youtube with the 2014 M5 Competition Package. The sports saloon is finished in nice matte blue paint and comes with some nice styling and of course performance upgrades.

The Competition Package boosts the 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 to 575HP (423 kW) – an increase of 15HP. It also makes the response sharper and the acceleration is slightly better. 0-100 km/h is improved with 0.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h with 0.2 seconds. Other highlights include ///M carbon ceramic brake system and revised suspension and damping.

The ride is lowered by 10mm for improved handling and stance. Last, but not least is the hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering, a sport exhaust system, 20” M alloy wheels fitted with performance tires and dark chrome tailpipes.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__KRHgxDe_0

Source: BMW

March 19, 2014

2015 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Coupe – Full Details

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new 2015 S 63 AMG Coupe. The super-luxurious sports coupe comes with all S-Class extras, extremely powerful engine and sensational exterior and interior styling.

The exterior boasts an aggressive body kit including restyled front and rear bumpers, bigger vents, modified side skirts and a quad exhaust arrangement with chromed tailpipes housed by a gloss black diffuser. Other highlights include a set of 8.5J x 19” at the front and 9.5J x 19” at the rear titanium grey multi-spoke AMG forged light alloy wheels fitted with 255/45 R19 and 285/40 R19 tires, respectively.

The engine is the well-known 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 – 585HP (430 kW) and 900Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque – a 41 HP and 100Nm more than the previous CL 63 AMG. The S63 AMG Coupe is also 65 kg (143 lbs) lighter compared to its predecessor and offers a power-to-weight ratio of 3.41 kg/HP. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The 4MATIC cuts the acceleration time to 3.9 seconds. As usual, the engine is coupled to a seven-speed sports gearbox with three modes: “C” (Controlled Efficiency), “S” (Sport) and “M” (Manual).

The interior screams: “luxury, quality and sporty exclusivity”. High-quality materials and fine workmanship are combined with a sporty, exclusive design idiom. The newly developed AMG sports seats with electrical adjustment, memory function and seat heating offer the driver and front passenger optimum lateral support. Fine nappa leather in AMG V8 design with piping and AMG badges on all four seat backrests together with the embossed AMG emblem on the armrest of the front centre console create an exquisite atmosphere on board. There is a new three-spoke AMG sports steering wheel, an AMG logo in the lower metal insert, new aluminium shift paddles and high-resolution TFT colour display as an AMG instrument cluster with two animated round dials.

Other exclusive features include AIRMATIC air suspension and MAGIC BODY CONTROL as well as carbon ceramic composite brakes and 20” ten-spoke AMG Performance Studio wheels.

There will be an Edition 1 version with Swarovski crystals in the LED headlights, AMG sport seats wrapped in Exclusive Nappa leather, bespoke floor mats, illuminated AMG lettering on the door sill panels, Night View Assist Plus, a high-gloss black wood trim and other upgrades.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

March 19, 2014

2014 Porsche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS

Porsche has unveiled two new top-of-range models – Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS.

Both are powered by a 3.4 liter flat-six with 330HP (243 kW) for the Boxster GTS and 340HP (250 kW) for the Cayman GTS. The torque is 370Nm (273 lb-ft) and 380Nm (280 lb-ft), respectively. The Chrono package comes as standard on both models. 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS accelerates 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and the Cayman GTS needs just 4.6 seconds with corresponding top speed of 281 km/h (175 mph) and 285 km/h (177 mph).

Other standard extras include Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), a set of 20” alloy wheels from the 911 Carrera S fitted with 235/35 front and 265/35 rear tires. There are also darkened bi-xenon headlights along updated front and rear bumpers. The interior boasts leather sport seats with Alcantara trim.

2014 Posrche Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS are expected to hit the market in May, this year with pricing starting from €69,949 and €73,575, respectively.

Source: Porsche

March 19, 2014

VV Brown and her Unique Vauxhall Adam

Vauxhall and the musician VV Brown has partnered to create a one-off Adam. The car makes a cameo in the video for ‘Faith’, VV’s upcoming single from her acclaimed second album Samson and Delilah, released on 14^th March.

The exterior boasts a matte black paint with purple graphics on the hood and roof. The last touch for the exterior is the tinted windows. There are also leather seats, ambient interior lighting and the IntelliLink infotainment system. Other highlights include aluminum pedals and a set of custom floor mats.

“Every day I have to customise. Making music and running my own label are all creative processes where you have to make something that exists a little better or different. Designing my own Vauxhall ADAM was definitely the most unique experience I have had the pleasure to be apart off and a creative process that was a first for me. I really enjoyed it” , commented the singer.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjcwVw-6MMc

VV Brown’s Driving Playlist:

VV Brown – Faith (feat Kele Okereke)
Bjork – Crystalline
Robin S – Show me love
James Blake – To the last
De La Soul – Ego Trippin
Elbow – New York Morning
Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah
Factor floor – Two different ways
Little Dragon – Brush The Heat
Jai Paul – BTSTU

Source: Vaxhall

March 18, 2014

2014 Vauxhall Meriva – Full Details

Vauxhall has unveiled full details about the all-new 2014 Meriva. The compact MPV was firstly launched back in 2003 and since then it has a lot of achievements. The direct rivals of Meriva are Ford B-Max, Nissan Note, Fiat 500L and Citroen C3 Picasso.

2014 Vauxhall Meriva boasts new grille and newly-designed headlamps, LED DRLs are available for the first time and there is a new Emerald Green pearlescent exterior paint colour. An elegant, all-new chrome beltline swoops down the side of the vehicle, highlighting the wave design that accentuates the rear window and offers additional visibility to small children sitting in the rear seats.

The engine range includes a newly-developed 1.6 liter CDTi Whisper Diesel with 136HP (100 kW) and 320Nm (237 lb-ft) of torque. There are also 1.4 liter turbocharged petrol with revised 6-speed automatic transmission. The new low-friction transmissions are now available across the whole new Meriva family. All petrol engines comply with EURO 6 regulations.

Other improvements include UK-tuned steering and active safety features including more sophisticated ESP functions. There is a new generation IntelliLink infotainment system as well as FlexDoor-style system.

The safety is granted by Vauxhall’s Adaptive Forward Lighting System offered as option and low front fascia and narrow A-pillars giving occupants clear view.

The pricing starts from £12,620 to £22,355 on-the-road. There are 6 trim levels including Expression, S, Exclusiv, Energy, Tech Line and SE.

Source: Vauxhall

March 18, 2014

Author: Victor Ivanov