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Prior Design BMW M6 F13

Prior Design has revealed their latest project based on the powerful BMW M6 F13. The sports coupe received a full PD6XX widebody kit as well as some other styling upgrades.

The exterior boasts revised front bumper, a carbon fiber front lip spoiler and carbon fiber fins. There is also a new ventilated hood, a pair of widened side skirts, a new roof scoop and extended wheel arches. The rear bumper is also new and comes with an integrated diffuser. There is also a huge rear wing providing additional downforce.

The interior boasts new leather upholstery and Prior Design logos all around.

Source: Prior Design

August 15, 2013

2014 Jaguar US line-up – Pricing

Jaguar has announced the pricing for its most dynamic North American line-up ever for 2014. The XJ flagship sedan range adds the XJR model, also with the 550hp engine, and the line gains numerous refinements. The stunning XFR-S sedan features a 550hp supercharged V8, with production limited to just 100 units for the model year. The XK range, meanwhile, continues to offer a true grand touring Coupe or Convertible, adding the ultra-performance XKR-S GT with just 30 units available for North America, 25 for the United States and five for Canada.

2014 Jaguar F-TYPE
US Models and MSRP1 (Prices do not include $895 destination and delivery):

F-TYPE	3-liter supercharged V6, 340hp	$69,000
F-TYPE S	3-liter supercharged V6, 380hp	$81,000
F-TYPE S V8	5-liter supercharged V8, 495hp	$92,000

2014 Jaguar XJ Sedan
US Models and MSRP1 (Prices do not include $895 destination and delivery):

XJ	3-liter supercharged V6, 340hp	$74,200
XJ AWD	3-liter supercharged V6, 340hp	$77,700
XJL Portfolio	3-liter supercharged V6, 340hp	$81,200
XJL Portfolio AWD	3-liter supercharged V6, 340hp	$84,700
XJ Supercharged	5-liter supercharged V8, 470hp	$90,600
XJL Supercharged	5-liter supercharged V8, 470hp	$93,600
XJR	5-liter supercharged V8, 550hp	$116,000
XJR Long Wheelbase	5-liter supercharged V8, 550hp	$119,000

2014 Jaguar XF Sedan
US Models and MSRP1 (Prices do not include $895 destination and delivery):

XF 2.0	2-liter turbocharged i4, 240hp	$ 46,975
XF 3.0	3-liter supercharged V6, 340hp	$ 50,500
XF 3.0 AWD	3-liter supercharged V6, 340hp	$ 53,000
XF Supercharged	5-liter supercharged V8, 470hp	$ 68,100
XFR	5-liter supercharged V8, 510hp	$ 83,200
XFR-S	5-liter supercharged V8, 550hp	$ 99,000

2014 Jaguar XK Coupe and Convertible
US Models and MSRP1 (Prices do not include $895 destination and delivery):

XK Touring Coupe	5-liter V8, 385hp	$ 79,000
XK Touring Convt.	5-liter V8, 385hp	$ 85,000
XK Coupe	5-liter V8, 385hp	$ 84,500
XK Convt.	5-liter V8, 385hp	$ 90,500
XKR Coupe	5-liter supercharged V8, 510hp	$ 97,500
XKR Convt.	5-liter supercharged V8, 510hp	$ 103,500
XKR-S Coupe	5-liter supercharged V8, 550hp	$ 132,000
XKR-S Convt.	5-liter supercharged V8, 550hp	$ 138,000
XKR-S GT Coupe	5-liter supercharged V8, 550hp	$ 174,000

Source: Jaguar

August 15, 2013

2014 Holden Trax – Price $23,490 AUD

Holden has announced the pricing and details about the new 2014 Trax, which is expected to hit the market next month with pricing starting from $23,490.

Every Trax model will feature as standard on every model, a 7” touch-screen with MyLink embedded apps, rear view camera, rear parking sensors, six airbags and Bluetooth™ phone and audio streaming.

Trax features the same fuel efficient 1.8 litre DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder petrol engine as the Holden Cruze and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission (LS only) to deliver fuel economy of just 7.0 litres / 100 km. The engine delivers 140HP (103 kW) and 175Nm (129 lb-ft).

A Gen II six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select is standard on the LTZ and available as an option on the LS, delivering very competitive fuel consumption of 7.6 litres / 100 km.

In addition to the rear view camera and rear parking sensors, Holden Trax LS also features 16-inch alloy wheels, leather steering wheel with audio controls, Bluetooth™, cruise control and auto headlamps.

Trax LTZ adds 18” alloy wheels, Sportec seats, heated front seats, fog lamps, under passenger seat storage tray and trip computer. Trax LTZ is offered standard with the six-speed automatic transmission for a retail price of $27,990.

Holden Trax is available in a wide range of exterior colour choices

Summit White
Velvet Red
Snowflake Pearl*
Carbon Flash*
Boracay Blue*
Orange Rock*
Nitrate*
Satin Steel Grey* *prestige paint at $550 premium

Holden Trax LS Highlights

1.8 litre petrol engine

Five-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select
6 airbags (driver, front passenger, front side and curtain)
ESC, ABS and TCS
Hill Start Assist
Descent Control System
16” alloy wheels (4)
Air conditioning
Rear view camera
Rear parking sensors
ISOFIX child seat anchorage system
Holden MyLink infotainment System with 7” colour touch-screen display
Embedded apps including Pandora®, Stitcher SmartRadio™, TuneIn and BringGo navigation
Siri® Eyes Free Mode
AM/FM Radio with RDS display
USB with iPod connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity
Leather steering wheel with audio controls
Jet black cloth interior
Auto headlamps
Daytime running lamps
Holden Trax LTZ highlights over LS
Six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select
18” alloy wheels (4)
Jet black Sportec trim
Heated front seats
Front Fog Lamps
Trip Computer
Storage Tray Under Front Passenger Seat

Source: Holden

August 15, 2013

Hennessey Ferrari 458 Spider – 738HP and 720Nm [video]

Hennessey Performance has revealed their latest project based on the best sports car in the world – Ferrari 458 Italia Spider. As you may suggest , the tuner added significant amount of power as well as some styling upgrades.

The 4.5 liter V8 is boosted to 738HP (543 kW) at 8,400RPM and 720Nm (532 lb-ft) of torque at 5,600RPM. This is an increase of 168HP and 180Nm. 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and a ¼ mile in 10.5 seconds with terminal speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). The top speed is over 350km/h (218 mph).

The result is thanks to a number of upgrades including two twin ball bearing turbochargers and upgraded the fuel system. There is also an air-to-water intercooler system and stainless steel inlet piping, along with dual wastegates and engine management calibration. Other tweaks include custom oil and transmission lines, stainless steel exhaust system and turbo downpipes.

Other highlights include a carbon fiber exterior body kit, a KW adjustable suspension, a set of monoblock wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and some carbon fiber elements for the interior.

The performance package is $59,955 and other upgrades pricing is available upon request.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADVyAyz31QA

Power:

• 738 Horsepower @ 8,400 rpm
• 532 lb-ft Torque @ 5,600 rpm

Performance:
• 0-60 mph: 2.8 sec.
• 1/4 mile: 10.5 sec. @ 137 mph

HPE700 Twin Turbo Ferrari 458 Upgrade Includes:
• Twin Ball Bearing Turbochargers
• Fuel System Upgrade
• Stainless Steel Inlet Piping
• Dual Wastegates
• Air-to-water Intercooler System
• Dual Air Induction Filters
• Stainless Steel Turbo Downpipes
• Stainless Steel Exhaust System
• Custom Oil & Transmission Lines
• Professional Installation
• HPE Engine Management Calibration
• Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
• Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• Hennessey Exterior Badging
• 1 Year / 12,000 Mile Limited Warranty

Additional Upgrades Available:
• CarbonAero® Carbon Fiber Exterior Body Upgrades
• Hennessey Monoblock Wheel Upgrade
• Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires
• KW Adjustable Suspension Upgrade
• Custom Interior Leather Upgrades
• Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrades

Source: Hennessey

August 14, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA – Efficiency and Practicality

Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the 2014 GLA, which is expected to make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, next month. The compact crossover boasts progressive design, versatility and impressive off-road capability. It aims to set new benchmarks in efficiency as it mixes practicality with surefooted 4MATIC capability.

The first Mercedes-Benz in the fast-growing compact SUV segment is highly manoeuvrable around town (length x width x height 4,417 x 1,804 x 1,494 millimetres), lively on country roads and dynamic and efficient on the motorway (C_d figure 0.29). The high-quality appointments, developed with much love for detail, and the flexible interior clearly position the GLA as a compact premium SUV.

The GLA is the first Mercedes-Benz SUV to be optionally available with the new-generation permanent all-wheel drive system 4MATIC, with fully variable torque distribution in the UK.

The engine range includes a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol with 156HP (115 kW) and 250Nm (185 lb-ft) in GLA 200, the GLA 250 model is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 211HP (155 kW) and 350Nm (259 lb-ft). The diesel range includes GLA 200 CDI with 2.1 liter four-cylinder engine with 136HP (100 kW) and 300Nm (222 lb-ft) and GLA 220 CDI with the same engine, but boosted to 170HP (125 kW) and 350Nm (259 lb-ft) of torque.

The GLA 250 equipped with 4MATIC will do 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 6.5 seconds before reaching a top speed of 145 mph (233 km/h). The optional all-wheel drive arrangement is also offered for the GLA 220 CDI and both models benefit from a Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) system and an off-road transmission mode.

UK specification and pricing are still to be confirmed.

Model	GLA 200	GLA 250/ GLA 250 4MATIC	GLA 200 CDI	GLA 220 CDI/ GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC
Number of cylinders/arrangement	4 in-line	4 in-line	4 in-line	4 in-line
Displacement (cc)	1,595	1,991	2,143	2,143
Rated output (hp at rpm)	156 at 5300	211 at 5500	136 at 3600-4000	170 at 3600-4000
Rated torque (Nm at rpm)	250 at 1250-4000	350 at 1200-4000	300 at 1400-4000	350 at 1600-3200

Source: Mercedes-Benz

August 14, 2013

DP Motorsport Porsche 911 3.2 – 270HP and 307Nm

DP Motorsports has rebuilt a classic Porsche 911 left the factory in October of 1986. For this year’s 40^th anniversary, the team at DP Motorsport transformed the car into a feather light Club Sport racing car while retaining the looks of a stock 911.

The 911 has been put on diet and whopping 280kg (618 lbs) were shaved off resulting in a total weight of just 905 kg (1997 lbs). The body was completely stripped and every bit of paint and undercoating has been removed.

The exterior boasts lacquered in metallic rock-green (color code 699) otherwise everything looks just normal.

The 3.2 liter flat-six comes with 288-degree Schrick cams and ported and flowed cylinder heads. The throttle valve was enlarged up to 67 mm and further on you will find a lightened flywheel, two 100-cell catalytic converters from HJS as well as an RSR racing exhaust system made of titanium. The result is 270HP (199 kW) and 307Nm (227 lb-ft). The 5-speed 915 gearbox is equipped with a limited slip differential, an external cooler, and of course a short shift mechanism with extended shift lever.

The suspension also received some performance parts – street/sport Bilstein-shock absorbers, Super Pro polyurethane bushings and Uniballs all around. The 7J x 16” front wheels are fitted with 225/50 R16 Michelin tires, while the 9J x 16” come with 245/45 R16.

The interior boasts 935 style Lollipop-seats with Williams 4-point harnesses, a DP Motorsport Club Sport roll bar, a 350mm sport steering wheel, and RS-lightweight carpet. The car is also equipped with an electrically heated windscreen, a lightweight 25Ah gel battery and last but not least a special manufactured racing cable harness.

The price for the complete conversion is serious – € 89,911.

Source: DP Motorsport

August 14, 2013

2014 Skoda Yeti Facelift

Skoda has announced the facelift version of Yeti. 2014 Skoda Yeti Facelift will make its official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

The exterior features a new front bumper, bi-xenon headlights with LED DRLs, modified front hood, different taillights and more prominent badging on the tailgate.

“The Skoda Yeti is one of the most attractive compact SUVs on the market and has far exceeded our sales expectations since its launch four years ago. With this all-new look and being offered for the first time in two variations, we are establishing new benchmarks. We plan to continue our outstanding development in this rapidly growing vehicle class. The Yeti is another cornerstone of the 2018 growth strategy and will strengthen our international position in the markets.” commented Skoda CEO Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland.

The engine range includes a the well-known power units starting with 1.2 liter TSI – 105HP (77 kW) and finishing with the powerful diesel – 2.0 liter TDI with 170HP (125 kW). Depending on engine choice, front- or all-wheel drive system is available, along with si6x-speed manual or six- and 7-speed DSG. The 1.6 liter TDI Greenline is able to return 51.1 mpg US – 4.6 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of only 119 g/km.

UK pricing and specification will be announced nearer to the on sale date.

Source: Skoda

August 14, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA [teaser video]

Mercedes-Benz has released published a teaser video on Youtube with the 2014 GLA cross-over, which is expected to make its official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

The Concept model was presented earlier this year at the 2013 Auto Shanghai and the manufacturer is going to use a lot of the concepts features in the production model. However, some of the highlights are a bit toned down. The GLA is a compact crossover that will have a two-bar front grille, the new Mercedes-Benz’s headlight design, bulging fenders and a tailgate-mounted spoiler.

The engine range will be borrowed from B-Class: a 1.6 liter petrol with 122HP (90 kW), a 1.8 liter diesel with 136HP (100 kW) and a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol with 156HP (115 kW). Of course, we also expect a GLA 45 AMG powered by world’s most powerful four-cylinder engine 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 360HP (265 kW).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KbGfaiYSSI

Source: Mercedes-Benz

August 13, 2013

2014 Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo – 350HP and 700Nm

Alpina will introduce the D3 Bi-Turbo F30 at the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, next month. The engine is the well-known bi-turbo diesel from Alpina XD3 presented earlier this year.The D3 Bi-Turbo F30 is powered by a straight-six, full-aluminum 3.0-liter diesel with two turbochargers. The result is spectacular – 350HP (257 kW) at 4,000RPM and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500RPM. The engine is mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission powering the rear wheels, but xDrive AWD version will be also available.0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 21.7 seconds. The top speed is 280 km/h (174 mph).Other upgrades include electronically-adjustable dampers, a custom sports exhaust system with dual double-ended tailpipes, a sport steering wheel with blue/green stitching, door sills, floor mats, gear indicator and a digital speed read-out.

August 13, 2013

2014 Peugeot 308 Interior [video]

Peugeot has published an interesting video showing some details from the interior of the all-new 2014 Peugeot 308.

The new generation of the hatchback comes with “i-Cockpit” providing intuitive and easy to use instruments. The ergonomics is also improved, so the car will bring more driving pleasure. Some of the changes include reversed tachometer, all flat-bottomed steering wheel and minimalist dashboard with very few buttons and knobs.A similar controversial arrangement can be seen in the smaller 208 model.

Most of the car functions can be accessed from the 9.7” touchscreen display, while other interesting features include an electronic parking brake and a start/stop button positioned below the gear shift lever.

The 2014 Peugeot 308 will make its official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and sales will begin later this fall.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0dHTXQmM7Y

Source: Peugeot

August 13, 2013

2014 Hyundai Elantra Facelift

Hyundai has announced the 2014 Elantra Facelift, which aims to further strengthen its presence in one of the world’s most competitive segments. The updated Elantra incorporates a refreshed design and improved product features.

The facelifted Elantra, badged as Avante in the Korean market, has an overall length of 4,550 mm, which is 20mm longer than the previous model, while its wheelbase remains the same. With front and rear bumpers extended by 5mm and 15mm, respectively, the facelifted Elantra projects a more stable, balanced look. The exterior boasts newly-designed front bumper, radiator grille, fog lamps as well as adoption of LED light guide and projection headlamps add a dynamic, high-tech feel to the Elantra. When seen from the side, the redesigned 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels and chrome belt line moulding accentuate the Elantra’s premium image. A new black, two-tone rear bumper and LED rear combination lamps were also adopted.

Interior design elements were modified with the aim of improving usability, reflecting feedback from customers of the previous Elantra model. The centre air vent position was moved upward on the dash, while the front centre armrest position was also raised. Rear seat air vent, 3.5” OLED display and ventilation seats were also introduced. The facelifted Elantra also comes equipped with high-tech convenience features such as advanced SPAS (Smart Parking Assist System) and flex steer.

A diesel engine variant was added to the model line-up, responding to the growing popularity of diesel fuel in the Korean market. Equipped with a 1.6 litre diesel engine, the facelifted Elantra delivers fuel economy of 5.4 l/100kms (MT) and 6.2 l / 100 km (AT), while delivering maximum power of 128HP (94 kW) and maximum torque of 279 Nm (205 lb-ft)(AT). Moreover, Hyundai Motor’s advanced ISG (Idle Stop & Go) system is adopted on the automatic diesel variant.

2014 Hyundai Elantra will hit the market in the end of this year.

Source: Hyundai

August 13, 2013

Tauro V8 Spider – A Spanish Supercar

Here is an interesting video featuring the first Tauro V8 Spider – a Spanish super car. The production is limited to just 30 units.

As you may suggest, the Spanish super car is based on the Pontiac Solstice. The Tauro V8 Spider comes with an Alfa-Romeo 8C Competizione inspired body kit. There are also some elements from Ferrari California and Nissan 350Z. The interior is coming from GM and boasts Alcantara trim, leather-wrapped dashboard and an aluminum shift knob.

Tauro V8 Spider is powered by a 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 440HP (324 kW) and 586Nm (432 lb-ft). The engine is connected to a 6-speed manual. 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). There are also some performance packages boosting the engine up to 650HP (478 kW).

The starting price is €100,000.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-2-e1T50g0

Source: Superlennyo via Youtube

August 12, 2013

Author: Victor Ivanov