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2015 Volkswagen Jetta – US Price $16,215

Volkswagen US is now offering the new 2015 Jetta, which starts at just $16,215 (plus $820 destination and handling tax) for the 2.0 liter base trim. The S model starts at $18,425 with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the the SE model is priced from $18,995 with a 5-speed manual transmission. The frugal TDI Clean Diesel model starts at $21,640 for the S trim.

The engine range includes a 2.0 liter naturally aspirated engine, as well as 1.8 liter and 2.0 liter versions of the turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engine. There is also a 1.4 liter turbocharged hybrid unit as well as a 2.0 liter TDI Clean Diesel engine, one of the most fuel-efficient engines in its class, returning an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg US (5.1 liters / 100 km) with the manual transmission.

Standard equipment:

Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Bluetooth® connectivity
Multifunction steering wheel
Cruise control
Air conditioning
One-touch auto up/down power windows
Power locks with keyless entry
Aux-in for the radio/CD player
Power heated exterior mirrors
Driver and front passenger front and side thorax airbags and Side Curtain Protection® airbags front and rear
Suite of advanced electronic safety features, including Anti-lock Braking (ABS), Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)

The 2015 Jetta is offered in four trim levels—Base, S, SE, and SEL—with a total of 12 equipment levels.

Source: Jetta

August 25, 2014

Mansory 2014 Porsche Panamera Facelift

Mansory has unveiled their tuning program for the recently face-lifted four-door coupe – Porsche Panamera Turbo. It comes with a number of visual upgrades as well as a hefty power boost.

The exterior features a redesigned carbon fiber front hood, new fender extensions, LED DRLs (daytime running lights), big air inlets, modified rear bumper and a new diffuser housing two enormous exhaust tailpipes. The overall width of the car grew by 70mm (35 mm per side) giving it unique stance and presence. There is also a new set of 9.5J x 22″ and 11.5J x 22″ forged alloy wheels fitted with 265/30 R22 and 305/25 R22 front and rear tires.

The interior boasts a number of carbon fiber trim elements as well as a set of aluminum pedals, illuminated door-sills with Mansory sign as well as new bespoke floor mats. Almost all the interior components are upholstered by master craftsmen in leather.

The 4.8 liter twin-turbocharged V8 is boosted to 680HP (500 kW) and 900Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 160HP and 200Nm. 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h (197 mph). This is 0.3 seconds quicker and 5 km/h faster than normal.

Source: Mansory

August 25, 2014

Hennessey Venom F5 – Top Speed 467 km/h [290 mph]

Building a 290mph-car is not a great success, but creating a road-legal one is an act of heroism. Hennessey has already topped 270 mph (435 km/h) with the Lotus Exige-based Venom GT back in February, this year. Now, he announced the Venom F5 (named after the most powerful tornado on the Fujita scale) which will eventually do over 290 mph (466.71 km/h).

John Hennessey commented for Top Gear: “I think something in the 290 mph range will be possible”, when he referred to the upcoming model. It will come with improved aerodynamics and updated technologies. The 7.0 liter twin-turbo V8 will be boosted to over 1,400HP (1,044 kW), so the car will be more powerful than Koenigsegg One:1. The Venom F5 is expected to weigh less than 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs), so the power-to-weight ratio will be 1.07 HP / kg. 0-300 km/h in less than 13.5 seconds.

The engine will be connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox sending the power to the rear wheels. There will be also a GPS-based traction control system offering calibration for specific race tracks. This is a unique feature which will help the driver to improve its racing times drastically.

The hyper-car will be limited to just 30 units, each priced at $1,200,000 before taxes, which is not bad at all compared to Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport.

Source: Top Gear

August 25, 2014

Audi TT-RS vs Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and BMW M6 F13 Coupe [video]

A powerful Audi TT RS Mk.2 Revo Technik Stage 3 is the new star in Unlimited 500+ drag racing series. The compact sports car is powered by a 2.5 liter turbocharged five-cylinder TFSI engine originally delivering 360HP (265 kW) and 465Nm (343 lb-ft). The Revo Technik Stage 3 version is boosted to 530HP (390 kW), which appears to be enough to beat extremely powerful vehicles.

In the first start, the TT RS Revo Technik won versus a Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 V&S / IPS Motorsports with 850HP (625 kW). The Audi crossed the finish line (1 km distance) in 19.255 seconds with 266 km/h, while the Chevy needed 20.961 seconds with 271 km/h. The ¼ mile times are 10.465 seconds with 216 km/h and 12.155 seconds with 211 km/h, respectively.

In the second start, the less powerful Audi was versus BMW M6 F13 Coupe PP-Performance Stage 2+ with 720HP (529 kW). The Audi won again – 19.263 seconds with 265 km/h (1 km) and 10.442 seconds with 213 km/h (1/4 mile), while the BMW finished in 21.397 seconds with 266 km/h (1 km) and 12.404 seconds with 206 km/h (1/4 mile).

It very interesting, that the tuned TT-RS has almost the same power output as the recently unveiled Audi A3 Clubposrt Quattro Concept powered by the same engine, but with 525HP (386 kW) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque.

Enjoy!

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

Source: Dragtimesinfo

August 25, 2014

Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 – 0-300 km/h [video]

Usually, the real life performance data of the cars and officially stated by the manufacturers are slightly different. In many cases, the official numbers are very optimistic, but in several months we notice other case. For example, the new BMW M3 and M4 are announced with 431HP (317 kW), but on dyno run, the engine developed whopping 480HP (353 kW).

Still, there is no official dynorun for our new favorite supercar – 2014 Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4, but here are some real life performance data:

0-100 km/h — 3.3 seconds

0-200 km/h — 9.6 seconds

0-300 km/h — 22 seconds

1/4 mile — 11.0 seconds

1 km — 20.0 seconds

Officially, the Huracan LP610-4 is powered by a 5.2 liter V10 – 610HP (448 kW) and 560Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 9.9 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

As we can see, the 0-100 km/h time is pretty accurate, but the car appears to be a lot faster to 200 km/h than stated. Of course, this can only make happy petrol heads and potential Huracan owners.

Enjoy!

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

Source: Dragtimesinfo

August 25, 2014

Top Car Porsche Macan – Wide Body Kit

Top Car has unveiled their latest project based on the recently announced Porsche Macan. The sporty crossover comes with a number of upgrades including a full wide aerodynamics package and a lot of interior modifications.

The name of the project is – Porsche Macan Ursa and it features a modified front bumper and fenders as well as a new rear bumper, an aggressive diffusor and two spoilers. All components are manufactured from carbon fiber.

The interior boasts a new striking blue upholstery and of course a lot of carbon fiber elements on the door panels, center console, dashboard and steering wheel. There are also several Top Car logos and “Ursa” signs on the carbon fiber door-sills.

As a reminder, Porsche Macan Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharge 3.6 liter V6 – 400HP (294 kW). 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (4.6 seconds with Sport Chrono package) and a top speed of 266 km/h (165 mph). The fuel consumption is 9.2 liters / 100 km (30.7 mpg UK or 25.6 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 216 g/km.

The specially prepared Porsche Macan Ursa will be exhibited at the 2014 Moscow Motor Show, next week.

Source: Top Car

August 25, 2014

ABT Volkswagen Golf R – 400HP and 480Nm

ABT is now offering a staggering performance package for the ultra-hot hatchback – 2014 Volkswagen Golf R. The tuned vehicle is able to reach 300 km/h (186 mph).

“To top our previous uprating to 370 hp, we have not only optimised the ABT Engine Control software but also installed a sport-type catalytic converter,“ says CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt.

Both the ABT Power and the new, strong ABT Power S kit are based upon the specially developed “New Generation” ABT control unit, which guarantees maximum power and utmost dependability. This has been proven on our own dynamometer and on public roads.

The Golf R also has received a complete aerodynamics package including modified front grille, a pair of headlights covers, new mirror caps, a pair of modified side skirts and last, but not least a tail-gate add-on spoiler.

There are also different wheels in ER-C, DR and CR designs ranging from 18” to 20”. The stance is further improved by a height adjustable suspension kit, which can lower the front from 10 to 40mm and the rear from 20 to 45mm.

ABT Golf VII R – data and facts

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1984 cc capacity – Serieal 300HP (221 kW) and 380Nm (281 lb-ft)
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER S New Generation
Performance: 400HP (294 kW) and 480 Nm (356 lb-ft)

Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1984 cc capacity
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER New Generation
Performance: 370HP (272 kW) and 460Nm (341 lb-ft)

ABT AERODYNAMICS

ABT front grille
ABT headlight covers
ABT mirror covers
ABT side skirts
ABT tail gate add-on

ABT WHEELS in design ER-C, DR and CR in 8.5 x 18in, 8.5 x 19in and 9.0 x 20in

Available also as complete set with sports tires in 225/40 R18, 225/35 R19 and 235/30 R20

ABT SUSPENSION

ABT height adjustable suspension kit (lowering: front 10-40mm, rear 20-45mm)

ABT INTERIOR

ABT floor mats
ABT integrated entrance light

Source: ABT

August 22, 2014

Arden Jaguar F-Type R Coupe

Arden has presented the astonishing Jaguar F-Type R Coupe coming with some impressive modifications.

The exterior features a set of Sportline 21” multi-spoke wheels available in the same colour as the car. There is also a new sport suspension lowering the ride height by 25 mm. This not only improves the stance, but the handling as well. There is also a new front splitter as well as different color accents for the front and rear.

2014 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe is powered by a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 – 550HP (404 kW) and 680Nm (504 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). There is a performance package boosting the engine with 40HP (29 kW) and 52Nm (39 lb-ft).

Some of the highlights of the F-Type R Coupe include a performance braking system with red calipers; switchable Active sports exhaust system; quad exhaust pipes; configurable Dynamics System; Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by braking; performance seats with premium leather facings and R embossing; 3-spoke leather flat-bottomed steering wheel with Ignis gear shift paddles; dark technical weave aluminium console finisher with R graphic; configurable ambient interior lighting with selectable palette.

Source: Arden

August 22, 2014

Irmscher Opel Astra GTC Turbo

Irmscher has preented their latest project based on Opel Astra GTC Turbo powered by a 1.4 liter turbocharged petrol engine. Irmscher Astra i 1400 comes with styling and performance upgrades as well. There are also interior modifications bringing more pleasure for the occupants.

The exterior boasts a new front lip spoiler, a modified front grille and a set of enormous 20” light alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile tires. There are also wide side skirts, a tailgate-mounted spoiler, a new rear diffuser and a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system. The ride height is lowered by a set of sport springs with 30 mm. This improves not only the stance, but the handling as well.

The interior comes with a new premium leather upholstery, new aluminum door pins, a set of aluminum pedals and branded floor mats with Irmscher logo.

The 1.4 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine is boosted to 170HP (125 kW) – an increase of 30HP (22 kW).

Irmscher will produce only 100 units and pricing is available upon request. All components are also available separately.

Source: Irmscher

August 22, 2014

DMC Lamborghini Aventador LP720-4 Roadster

DMC has presented their latest project based on Lamborghini Aventador. The hyper car has received several nice upgrades including a performance package.

The exterior boasts a new front bumper inspired from the Veneno model as well as a pair of carbon fiber side skirts and a huge rear wing. The stunning look is additionally underlined by the extreme rear diffuser and darkened front and rear lights. The tuning specialists also offer a pair of side diffusers and different sets of wheels finished in any desired color.

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is powered by a 6.5 liter naturally aspirated V12 with 700HP (522 kW) at 8,250RPM and 690Nm (511 lb-ft) at 5,500RPM. The engine is connected to a 7-speed ISR transmission sending the power to an AWD system. 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 8.6 seconds and 0-300 km/h in 24.5 seconds. The top speed is 350 km/h (218 mph). ¼ mile in 10.2 seconds with 219 km/h and 1 km in 19.1 seconds with 281 km/h.

DMC is offering a performance upgrade including an ECU re-map boosting the engine to 720HP (529 kW) and 710Nm (526 lb-ft) of torque.

Source: DMC

August 22, 2014

///M Initiation – BMW M4 Coupe Drifts at a Special Course

BMW has published a new spectacular promotional video featuring M4 Coupe and 52 other ///M models. The Yellow sports car drifts around a specially prepared course of fan-owned BMW M cars.

The manufacturer didn’t name every single model taking part in the video, but we suggest that almost all available ///M models are covered including 4 race cars.

2014 BMW M4 Coupe is powered by a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or an optional 280 km/h (174 mph). The acceleration is even better, when fitted with the optional 7-speed ///M DCT – 4.1 seconds to 100 km/h. The new M4 is able to cover 100 km with just 8.8 liters of fuel in the combined cycle with the manual transmission and 8.3 liter with the DCT. The BMW M4 Coupe will start with an MSRP of $65,125.

Recently, we found out that the new M4 is even more powerful than stated and it has at least 480HP (353 kW). So, don’t mind why it drifts so easily through the impressive course.

The final is epic! Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbhHoVU8RGo

Source: BMW

August 22, 2014

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – 635WHP [video]

K&N Air Filters has published a video on Youtube showing the real power of the epic Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. The fastest and most powerful muscle car in the world has even more horsepower than officially stated. It has been put to dynotest by Motor Trend team and showed amazing 635WHP (467 kW) and 798Nm (591 lb-ft) at the rear wheels, which is 722HP (531 kW) and 914Nm (672 lb-ft) at the crankshaft.

This is “just” 15HP and 34Nm more than the officially stated figures of – 707HP (527 kW) and 880Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque produced by the mighty 6.2 liter supercharged V8 engine under the hood. What is more, the American car manufacturer has recently unveiled the Charger SRT Hellcat, which is the fastest saloon on the planet (non-tuned).

Other nice highlight is that the speedometer stopped at 202 mph (325 km/h), but the revcounter continued to build speed. If we pause the video, when the speedometer is at 202 mph, we can see that the engine is at 5,300RPM. The rev limiter is at 6,000RPM, so at 8 gear the car will be going theoretically with 229 mph (368 km/h).

Enjoy the video!

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