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Citroen Cactus Concept [leak images]

Citroen Cactus Concept will make its official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The interesting crossover boasts some unique styling features – LED headlights, lack of B-pillar and unique rims.

The open-air cockpit boasts cloth and leather seats as well as metallic accents. There is also a digital instrument cluster, an premium infotainment system and a unique ventilation system. Nothing is mentioned about the powertrain, but the infotainment system’s display suggests it uses an electric or hybrid one.

The Cactus Concept reminds to Range Rover Evoque and obviously Citroen goes in a new direction. Whether it will be a success or failure?

Stay tuned!

Source: Autowp.ru

September 4, 2013

2014 Renault Captur Arizona Edition – Price €20,200

Renault has announced the Captur Arizona Edition, which is currently available with pricing starting from €20,200. Renault Captur Arizona places the emphasis firmly on adventurer looks.

The exterior boasts an Orange paint finish with Etoile Black accents on the roof and window pillars. There are also tinted windows, skid plates and a set of 17” black diamond-effect alloy wheels.

Inside, the seats come with removable black and orange upholstery with a special ‘Captur’ pattern, while orange-edged mats protect the carpet from becoming soiled.

The limited edition Renault Captur Arizona is equipped with the connected R-Link in-dash multimedia tablet, and the Techno Pack incorporates a reversing camera.

Equipment

The limited-edition Renault Captur Arizona = Captur Intens, plus:

Captur Theme Pack
Techno Pack (including reversing camera)
Metallic orange paint
Armrest
Orange-edged carpet mats
Front and rear skid plates
Stainless steel boot sill guard

Source: Renault

September 4, 2013

TechArt Porsche Panamera GrandGT

TechArt has revealed their latest project based on Porsche Panamera Turbo Facelift. The name of the project is GrandGT and it includes styling and performance modifications.

The TECHART Aerodynamic Kit for the new Porsche Panamera models fulfils requirements for three core elements: stability, aerodynamics and design. The exterior package, made from a lightweight fibre composite of carbon and polyurethane RIM, is distinguished by product features that are predominantly for use in motor sports where they can express their high levels of load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability with a low tare weight.

Other highlights are modified headlights, carbon fiber hood with additional vents, bigger side skirts, wheel arch extensions, roof spoiler, rear apron with air vents and a diffuser.

The tuning company has installed a custom stainless steel quad exhaust setup optionally available with integrated valve control. There are different sizes of wheels ranging from 20” to 22” fitted with proper performance tires.

The interior boasts dual 7” displays, a three-spoke steering wheel, leather upholstery, fold-away tables and carbon fiber inserts.

Porsche Panamera Turbo Facelift is powered by a 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 520HP (388 kW) at 6,000RPM and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) at 2,250 RPM. TechArt offers an ECU re-map boosting the engine to 580HP (432 kW).

TECHART TECHTRONIC Engine Management:
•    significant increase of performance and driving dynamics
•    activation by pushing the Sport button at the centre console
•    quick and easy installation, trouble-free deinstallation at any time
•    intelligent electronic power management
•    highest material quality and fulfilment of OEM specifications
•    does not affect vehicle diagnostics or servicing
•    does not affect electronic engine protection features

Source: Techart

September 3, 2013

2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 S – 528HP and 680Nm

Bentley has announced a more powerful version of Continental GT V8. The “S” model comes with additional power and styling updates. Available as both a coupe and convertible, the new GT V8 S bring added excitement to the Continental range with lowered and retuned sports suspension, sharper steering and dramatic “S” signature styling cues.

The Continental GT V8 S is powered by a 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 528HP (389 kW) at 6,000RPM and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,700RPM. The engine is connected to a close-ratio ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 308km/h (191 mph). Furthermore, the model has class-leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions, or its ability to cover more than 805km (500 miles) between fill-ups. The GT V8 S coupe returns a combined cycle fuel economy of 26.8 mpg – 10.6 liters / 100 km and CO2 emissions of 246 g/km.

Other higlights include a lowered ride height (by 10mm), 33% stiffened rear springs, updated dampers, modified ability control system and a stiffer rear sway bar to provide a more active handling experience.

The exterior boasts new front and rear bumpers and a set of 20” alloy wheels.

The GT V8 S models are available in the full palette of 17 paint colours, of which seven vibrant hues are specifically recommended by Bentley Design to match the sporting character of the new model

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

	Continental GT V8 S	Continental GT V8 S Convertible
Engine
Type	4-litre twin-turbocharged direct injection V8 with cylinder deactivation
Max Power	521 bhp / 528 PS / 389 KW @ 6,000 rpm
Max Torque	680 Nm / 502 lb.ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
Type	ZF 8-speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and paddleshift
Driveline	Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias)
Ratios	1st : 4.71; 2nd: 3.14; 3rd: 2.1; 4th: 1.67; 5th: 1.29; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.839; 8th: 0.667
Final Drive	2.85
Brakes
Front	405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Rear	335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Wheels and Tyres
Wheels	New unique 20″ x9.5J wheel in two finishes, 1x other 20″ and 4x 21″ designs in two finishes
Tyres	275/40 ZR20, optional 275/35 ZR21
Steering
Type	Rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF servotronic
Turns lock-to-lock	2.6 turns
Turning circle	11.3 m
Suspension
Front	Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Rear	Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Damping	Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2746 mm / 108.1 in
Overall length	4806 mm / 189.2 in
Width (across body)	1944 mm / 76.5 in
Width (inc. mirrors)	2227 mm / 87.7 in
Overall height	1394 mm / 54.9 in	2227 mm / 87.7 in
Fuel tank	90 litres / 20 gallons / 24 US gallons
Boot volume	358 litres / 12.6 cu ft	260 / 9.18 cu ft
Kerb weight (EU)	2295 kg / 5060 lb	2470 kg / 5445 lb
Gross vehicle weight	2750 kg / 6063 lb	2900 kg / 6393 lb
Performance
Top speed	192 mph / 309 km/h	191 mph / 308 km/h
0-60 mph	4.3 secs	4.5 secs
0-100 mph	10.3 secs	10.6 secs
0-100 km/h	4.5 secs	4.7 secs
0-160 km/h	10.3 secs	10.6 secs
Fuel Consumption (EU cycle)*
Urban	18.4 mpg / 15.4 litres/100 km	17.9 mpg / 15.8 litres/100 km
Extra Urban	36.7 mpg / 7.7 litres/100 km	35.3 mpg / 8 litres/100 km
Combined	26.8 mpg / 10.6 litres/100 km	25.9 mpg / 10.9 litres/100 km
CO2 emissions	246 g/km	254 g/km
Fuel Consumption (EPA cycle)**
City (US mpg)	15	14
Highway (US mpg)	24	24
Combined (US mpg)	18	17
Emissions Controls	EU 5 and US LEV II

* Fuel consumption figures are provisional and subject to Type Approval.
** Fuel consumption figures are provisional and subject to EPA certification.

Source: Bentley

September 3, 2013

Abarth 595 50th Anniversary Edition

Abarth has announced the 595 50^th Anniversary Edition, which will be exhibited at the
2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. It celebrates the original 595 that was introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1963.

2013 Abarth 595 50^th Anniversary Edition comes with a retro-inspired exterior with matte white paint, handmade graphics and historic Abarth logos. The model has also been equipped with xenon headlights, a sunroof and 17” alloy wheels.

The interior features there’s two-tone sports seats, red trim and alloy pedals. There are also a flat-bottomed steering wheel, metallic accents and red contrast stitching.

The 1.4 liter T-Jet engine is boosted to 180HP (132kW). Other performance upgrades include Brembo brake system, stiffened shock absorbers and a sports exhaust system

The 595 50^th Anniversary Edition is limited to just 299 units and the manufacturer will begin accepting orders on September 15^th.

Source: Abarth

September 3, 2013

2014 BMW i8 [video teaser]

BMW has published a teaser video clip of the upcoming i8 supercar. The manufacturer has recently revealed the i3 and now it is turn to i8. BMW i8 Concept was introduced back in 2011 and we didn’t expect it to reach production, but the manufacturer obviously has something different in mind.

The 2014 i8 will be the second supercar of BMW since the M1, which was built in 1978 with the cooperation of Lamborghini.

2014 BMW i8 is powered by a 1.5 liter three-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine – 231HP (170 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) powering the rear wheels and an electric motor – 131HP (96 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft) on the front axle. The total output is 362HP (266 kW) and 570Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in less than 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

As you know, BMW are not obsessed with horsepower, but the balance is extremely important. The i8 weighs just 1,490 kg (3,285 lbs), so it is expected to be superfast not only in straight line, but on the racetrack, too. Furthermore, the supercar is expected to return 113 mpg UK – 2.5 liters / 100 km and a zero-emission range of 35 km (22 miles) with top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).

Stay tuned!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5kX6UFOCWY

Source: BMW

September 2, 2013

Hamann 2012 BMW X3 F25

Hamann has introduced their latest project based on BMW X3 F25. There are a lot of ECU re-maps for the whole engine range as well as styling accessories.

The exterior boasts a set of 9J x 21” ANNIVERSARY EVO one-piece wheels fitted with 265/30 ZR21Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R tires. There are also multispoke designs in 9 x 22” size for the front and 10.5J x 22” for the rear axle. The stance is further improved by lowering the ride by 35mm.

Hamann offers ECU optimization kits for the xDrive 20i, 28i, 35i, 18d, 20d, 30d and 35d models. The top-of-range xDrive 35i is boosted to 348HP (260 kW) and 449Nm (331 lb-ft), which is an increase of 48HP and 49Nm. The xDrive 35d now has 350HP (261 kW) and 695Nm (513 lb-ft) – an increase of 41HP and 65Nm.

Source: Hamann

September 2, 2013

2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Alfa Romeo has introduced the 2014 Giulietta Facelift, which will be exhibited at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The model is expected to hit the market next month.

The styling changes include redesigned front grille, different fog lights with chrome-plated frame and new 16”, 17” and 18” alloy wheels fitted with proper tires. The color range now includes Bronze, Anodizzato Blue and Moonlight Pearl, while the interior gets an Uconnect infotainment system with a 5” or 6.5” touchscreen display/

Other highlights include new storage and luggage compartments, new trim for the seats and door panels as well as the handles and dashboard, along with new steering wheel designs.

The 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be available with the new 2.0 liter JTDM 2 engine – 150 HP (110 kW) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque. It is equipped with the second-generation MultiJet injection system that both optimises engine combustion in all operating conditions and ensures reduction in fuel consumption and noise at the same time.

Source: Alfa Romeo

September 2, 2013

2014 Jeep Wrangler Polar Limited Edition

2014 Jeep Wrangler Polar Limited Edition will be exhibited at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, next week. On the heels of the success of recently launched – and sold out – limited-edition customisations of Jeep Wrangler, this new special model sports a unique trim level dedicated to all those enthusiasts searching for adventure and absolute performance in extreme driving conditions.

The exterior boasts exclusive styling cues, 18″ Gloss Black alloy wheels, body-colour hardtop and original Mopar accessories. The new Jeep Wrangler Polar will be available in Europe in the first quarter of 2014, in both two- and four-door versions, powered by the brilliant 2.8 litre turbo diesel or the powerful 3.6 litre petrol engine.

Jeep Wrangler Polar takes its cue from the severe climate and extreme conditions that characterise the Antarctic region. The “Polar” badge located on the vehicle’s side next to the front fender flares shows off the 78° S and 106° E coordinates that correspond to the location of Vostok in Antarctica: the exact point where the absolute severest temperature in the world was recorded at -89.2° C (-128.56° F).

Thus the theme of winter that in the past inspired the creation of highly appreciated special series now returns in the making of this new special-edition model. The winter theme is what lies behind the choice of the Wrangler Polar’s unique styling cues suggesting class-leading capabilities and the use of distinctive interior colours and details that recall features from the Antarctic region.

The new Jeep Wrangler Polar was designed to express the freedom of going beyond the known limits to venture into unexplored territories: an experience that only Wrangler enthusiasts can enjoy, thanks to the reliability and safety granted by a vehicle featuring benchmark technology and unmatched off-road expertise achieved in more than seventy years of history. With its hostile routes and severe climate, the Antarctic region offers the driving conditions that the iconic Jeep Wrangler was engineered to conquer.

Source: Jeep

September 2, 2013

2014 BMW X5 M50d – Enthralling Dynamics

2014 BMW X5 M50d

BMW has announced the top-of-range diesel model for the all-new 2014 X5. The M50d is expected to hit the European market on November 16^th. Boasting the world’s most powerful six-in-line diesel engine, suspension technology with hallmark M precision-tuning and aerodynamically honed exterior features, the BMW X5 M50d combines superior dynamics on the road with unimpeachable traction off the beaten track.

The engine is the well-known and world’s most powerful diesel – 3.0 liter three-turbocharged with 381HP (280 kW) and 740Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission sending the power through xDrive AWD. 0-100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). What is more, the big SAV is able to achieve 42.2 mpg UK – 6.7 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 177 g/km.

The new BMW X5 M50d comes as standard with Adaptive M suspension including Dynamic Damper Control and air suspension at the rear axle, as well as Electric Power Steering. The optional Dynamic adaptive suspension package comprises Dynamic Performance Control and Dynamic Drive active roll stabilisation, while the exterior features standard 19” M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design fitted with mixed tyres.

Source: BMW

August 30, 2013

2014 Nissan Maxima – US Price $31,000

Nissan US has announced the pricing of its flagship 2014 Maxima. The big saloon is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Maxima offers sports sedan styling, a driver-oriented cockpit, superb comfort and luxury, and an advanced drivetrain.

The 3.5 liter DOHC 24-valve VQ-series V6 engine delivers 290HP (213 kW). It is connected to Xtronic CVT (standard) including manual and “DS” (drive sport) modes with available paddle shifters.

Maxima’s wide range of available technology includes a Bose premium audio system with nine speakers and Nissan Hard Drive Navigation system with NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic information and NavWeather (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) and Voice Recognition.

The pricing of 2014 Nissan Maxima starts from $31,000 for the 3.5 S model and $34,090 for the 3.5 SV model (excluding Destination and Handling $810).

Enhancements for the 2014 model year include:

Addition of a Limited Edition Package (on 3.5 S models), priced at $750 USD, featuring smoked appearance headlights, Xenon headlights, compass in rearview mirror, 18” aluminum-alloy Dark Hyper Silver wheels, rear spoiler, fog lights, outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and metallic trim treatment
SV grade adds standard RearView Monitor, USB connectivity and 7.0-inch color monitor with QVGA display, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), USB connectivity and Xenon headlights
Two new exterior colors: Gun Metallic and Midnight Garnet (eight available exterior colors total)

Source: Nissan

August 30, 2013

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Caravan Concept – Safer, Cleaner, More Comfortable and Striking

Mercedes-Benz will be showcasing the new Sprinter Caravan Concept at the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf from 31^st August to 8^th September. The special Sprinter is now even safer, cleaner, more comfortable and more striking.

The exterior boasts tenorite grey metallic, high-roof and a cutaway section revealing a living area with front seats turned around and a spacious side-facing bench seat – which can be pulled out to form a double bed – a kitchen to the left of the opening and a bathroom with integrated wardrobe fitted in transverse position in the rear.

The cut-away model is fitted with furniture featuring a hard-wearing HPL coating in high-gloss white, grey laminate flooring, and seats featuring white genuine automobile leather from Mercedes-Benz. This combination lends the interior the elegant character of a yacht. Side walls and ceiling are covered in Alcantara, with LED lighting throughout. On the outside, the Sprinter sports the new tenorite grey metallic paint finish.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

August 30, 2013

Author: Victor Ivanov