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Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition VIN #001 to be Auctioned for Noble Cause

2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition was unveiled in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Now it is time for Chevy to auction the first production model this Friday, April 8, at the Barrett-Jackson in Palm Beach. All of the proceeds will go for a good cause – they will benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.

This isn’t the first year, which General Motors supports the Institute. Last year in auction were raised $200,000 by putting on the stage the first production Cadillac CT6 luxury sedan again at Barrett-Jackson.

Chevrolet’s VIN #001 Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition will again support Karmanos Cancer Institute and its 34th Annual Dinner which will be held Saturday, April 16. But this isn’t everything GM is doing for the cause: the GM Foundation has also made a significant grant of $400,000 to fund the cancer research at Karmanos, which is currently developing new cancer treatments that will benefit cancer patients worldwide.

The newest member of the Corvette family, the Grand Sport, will be perfect choice for those who love to rebel. It combines the unique and dynamic Corvette DNA with the outstanding engineering, thus delivering track-ready aerodynamics. The car is a limited production edition and this means it has some one-off styling cues that others don’t.

2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition Rear view

Starting with the Watkins Glen Gray Metallic exterior, it is accentuated by Tension Blue hash-mark graphics and satin black full-length stripes. In addition, the vehicle runs on black wheels which add to the sporty on-road character.

Inside, there is a Tension Blue full leather and suede-wrapped interior. There are also some astonishing details like the Grand Sport race car, which is embossed in the headrests and on the instrument panel. The latter also carries the VIN #001 sequence number.

At last, the person who will be the proud owner of the 2017 Grand Sport will enjoy the power of the car coming from the 6.2L LT1 V8 engine. It is capable of 460 horsepower (338 kW) and 630 Nm (465 lb.-ft.) of torque.

2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport will be offered in coupe and convertible variants. The first units will go on sale this summer in the United States and in the fall in Europe. The Collector’s Edition will be released on the market later this year.

Source: Chevrolet

April 6, 2016

New World Record for the Nissan GT-R NISMO? [w/video]

Nissan GT-R NISMO Teaser Nissan GT-R NISNMO has a mission and it is to come at you in full force! The Japanese company has just released a teaser video which suggests that the GT-R NISMO is about to make the unthinkable and set a brand new world record. The “anticipation got us glued to our screens” and we immediately watched the video, and I urge you to do the same.

There are not so many details released so far, but we are definitely looking forward to know more. Nissan also assured us that new facts are to come very soon. Another details that gives a hint about the world record, is that the video you can watch below was actually released at first by Nissan Middle East and this means that the record will be probably achieved there.

From the video we can also tell that the GT-R Nismo appears to look a little bit different. After all, it would be unthinkable to have a brand new GT-R and not to modify the GT-R NISMO. What we can spot from the 16 seconds footage is the new shifter and the larger intercooler as well as the improved front.

2017 Nissan GT-R was unveiled in the end of March at the New York Auto Show. The most awaited car at the event caused a major excitement during its global reveal. Not only does the GT-R look better, but it also features more expressive interior as well as better driving performance characteristics. So we are looking forward to see what the NISMO variant would look like.

One thing we know for sure: it will feature a lot of carbon fiber and will develop far more than the previous-generation’s 600 horsepower. Stay tuned for the next exclusive news by Nissan. We’ll keep you posted.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Nissan

April 5, 2016

Abarth Teams Up with Yamaha MotoGP Team!

2016 Abarth 124 Spider Abarth has always been known for its high-quality vehicles, performance and one-of-a-kind craftsmanship. And in order to achieve even greater success, the brand teams up with the Moviestar Yamaha MotoGP team in the FIM MotoGP World Championship in order to deliver the latest Abarth 124 Spider.

The high-performance attitude of Abarth was also confirmed at the Geneva International Motor Show, where the new 124 Spider model made its global debut. Definitely a vehicle, created for high doses of adrenaline and thrills, this new unit includes cutting-edge technologies and extended standard features list. Also, the engineering team has managed to lower the weight to the incredible 1,060 kg and achieve weight:power ratio of 6.2kg/HP. Impressive, right?

Also, as an Official Sponsor and Official Car Supplier of the Moviestar Yamaha MotoGP team, Abarth brand created, alongside Yamaha, a special vehicle in order to celebrate the notable partnership. This sweetie bears the name Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing and is designed especially to honor the craftsmanship and technical achievements of both brands.

Also, in case you still don’t know, since March, 1st, each Abarth car can be found in “The Scorpionship”, brand’s official community, dedicated to car owners, collectors and Abarth club members.

Source: Abarth

April 5, 2016

Meet Ford Mustang Geiger GT 820 with Almost Doubled Horsepower

Ford Mustang Geiger GT 820 front View Ford Mustang was born more than 50 ears ago, in the distant 1964. The original American Pony Car soon became emblematic and now there is hardly anyone that doesn’t dream of at least taking a ride in it. The German specialists at GeigerCars.de have made a leap forward and given this amazing muscle vehicle a new performance and styling attitude.

After the conversion, the car carries the label Geiger Mustang GT 820, and as you can tell the number behind GT is there for a reason. It is to signify that the horses have been almost doubled: from 421 hp to 820 hp and 760 Nm of torque. This improvement was achieved due to the addition of an intercooled supercharger conversion to the 5.0 litre V8 engine.

So much amount of power just needs great soundtrack, and it was secured by the addition of the stainless steel sports exhaust system. With its flap control wide open this exhaust gives the Mustang GT 820 a mighty V8. GT Performance package balances the performance even further, and it includes a Brembo six-pot calliper big brake system, 3.73:1 final drive and Torsen limited-slip differential. Without being part of the pack, Geiger-sports suspension kit is another important part of the GT 820 conversion.

Ford Mustang Geiger GT 820 Side View

The in-house made carbon-fibre body kit comprises of a new grille, large front spoiler lip and matching side skirts, visually boosts the appearance of the car. At the rear, we see an under body diffuser and boot lid spoiler. To fill out the wheel arches, the tuners mounted black-painted Y-spoke lightweight forged alloy wheels in 20-inch size shod with 255/35R20 and 295/30R20 Michelin tyres, and this rounds out the tuning of the Mustang.

Source: Geigercars.de

April 5, 2016

Her Majesty’s Royal Bentley Goes On Sale! Here Are More Details

2016 Royal Bentley Mulsanne Limousine Queen’s Bentley Mulsanne limousine has gone for sale on Auto Trader! The iconic piece of history was reserved for exclusive use by her Majesty during a two-year period from 2012-2014 when Bentley team retired from Royal duties. This particular Mulsanne model was pressed into service by the Queen during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations and for a visit to 10 Downing Street where she attended her first cabinet meeting with Prime Minister, David Cameron, who greeted her on her arrival. 2016 Royal Bentley Mulsanne Limousine - Interior The Royal vehicle includes some upgrades as walnut burr veneered picnic tables, door panels and rear quarter vanity mirrors. Also, there are embroidered Bentley emblems to all seats and additionally, the car runs on custom 21-inch classic alloys. In terms of drivetrain system and performance rates, the Mulsanne is powered by a powerful 6.75-liter power unit with more than 500hp (367kW) and is capable of reaching 100km/h (62mph) in a bit over of 5 seconds. Limousine’s top speed is 331km/h (184mph), but we are unaware of the fact whether James did or did not spare the horses while transporting her Majesty.

This Ex-Royal vehicle has covered less than 5,000 miles during its two-year service and is offered in perfect selling condition. It is offered for sale by a dealership based in Bramley, Surrey. ($284,256 USD).

Price starts from about £200,000 pounds.

2016 Royal Bentley Mulsanne Limousine - Interior

Source: Auto Trader

April 5, 2016

A-Team’s Bus Lives Again Thanks to RFK Tuning

RFK Tuning Volkswagen T5 Bus Front View We rarely publish news like this, but this one is very intriguing, since this Volkswagen T5 looks like a masterpiece. This time under the spotlight is the designer’s team at the RFK and its unique take on the popular T5 bus from VW. As a matter of fact, the van looks like an A-Team van that was adapted to a VW T5 Bus.

You might wonder what is A-Team? This is a group of ex-US Army Special Forces men called “The A-Team” founded back in 1980. The band battled bad guys on the small screen every evening, creating history and making their black and red GMC G20 Van very popular.

In other words, the special van (bus) you see here was inspired by the visual concept of the A-Team van. It is of course painted in black and features distinctive red side flash. In addition, the T5 Bus features more aggressive front fascia because of the addition of the Delta 4×4 nudge bar, headlights with LED DRLs and the badge-less grille. At the rear the theme is continued via the darkened LED lights and a red color-coded wing on the trailing edge of the roof.

RFK Tuning Volkswagen T5 Bus Rear view

In terms of wheels, RFK specialists chosen Deep Concave variant of the in-house made Elegance Wheels E1. They were painted red to mimic the look of the wheels on the iconic original A-Team van and come in 20-inch size. They are shod with 275/35ZR20 tyres at all four corners.

The driven dynamics are also taken care for; hence height adjustable KW Variant 3 coil-over suspension was due. RFK Tuning also performed power upgrade by using their ECU optimization software to boost the 2.0 litre TDI motor from 140 to 170 hp, with peak torque growing from 320 to 380 Nm.

A-Team’s van lives today thanks to RFK tuning!

Source: RFK Tuning

April 5, 2016

Mercedes Team Releases Details for the 2017 S-Class Cabrio!

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Mercedes has finally announced details for the new S-Class Cabrio. The whole lineup can be purchased with three petrol units that are indeed the 4.6-liter V8 with 455hp (334kW), the Mercedes-AMG S 63 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbocharged unit with 585hp (430kW) and the flagship, S 65, a 6.0-liter V12 twin-turbo beast, capable of producing a total of 630hp (463kW).

All this means that the overall performance rates are quite astonishing: the average 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint ends in about 4 seconds and the top speed of the vehicles varies between 279km/h (155mph) and 334km/h (186mph). Impressive, right?

Similar to its S-Class Coupe brothers, the S-Class Cabriolet units will also offer extended list of standard features. For example, the S 500 AMG includes AMG body-styling, 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with Intelligent Lightning System and Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus system, AIRMATIC air suspension with variable damping control, satellite navigation with COMAND Online system, AIRSCARF neck-level heating, comfortable seats with leather upholstery and many more.

Also, the Driving Assistance pack (standard feature for the S 63 and S 65) includes a 360 degree camera, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Brake Assist System, DISTRONIC PLUS and PRE-SAFE PLUS.

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet

There is also an optional AMG Exterior Carbon Fiber pack that includes carbon fiver (you don’t say!) finish to the AMG front apron, exterior mirror housing and side sill panels.

Prices for the top-down beauties start from $155,500 USD.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

April 5, 2016

Vauxhall ADAM Lineup Becomes Even More Appealing. Here Is Why

2016 Vauxhall ADAM UNLIMITED Vauxhall upgrades the popular ADAM lineup with the introduction of UNLIMITED and ROCKS UNLIMITED trim levels.

Also adding some features from JAM, GLAM and SLAM models, the new vehicles will deliver tons of fresh gadgets, extended list of customizable features and overall refined driving experience. Just some of the personalizing options include exterior and roof individual coloring, wheel sizes and styles, customizable interior trims and foils and choosing technology packages and options. How cool is that?

The UNLIMITED trim will offer tons of standard features, along with 16-inch Titan triple cross alloys, daytime running lights, cruise control, climate control and Bluetooth connectivity. Also, the leather-covered steering wheel with audio controls with connectivity options will further enhance the feel of comfort and luxury.

On the other hand, ROCKS UNLIMITED include some additional design and convenience features as anthracite-colored protective mouldings for wheel arches, lower door and side sills, anthracite front and rear bumpers with visible underbody protection, dark tinted rear windows, 15mm increased ride height, electric folding canvas roof, chrome upper side window moulding, chrome effect door sills, chrome inserts in door handles, LED daytime running lights and LED rear taillights.

So, it looks like Vauxhall confidently defends its positions as one of the leading automobile brands around. But we all wonder whether the new models would be that good, as engineers ensure us.

Stick with us for further details!

Source: Vauxhall

April 4, 2016

Bentley Unveils the Updated Continental GT Speed Black Edition [642 hp & 840 Nm]

Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition Front View Bentley has just revealed the updated variant of the Continental GT Speed. The car has one main benefit and it is in terms of power and torque. With a top speed of 206 mph or 331 km/h, this unique luxurious car now delivers even more force onto the road thanks to the release of the Black Edition, which joins the Speed family.

Precisely, the engineers have uprated the potent 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine, which now produces 642 PS (up from 635 PS) and 840 Nm (from 820 Nm). By the way, the additional torque is applied through the entire rev range through reoptimisation of the boost control, thus bringing greater acceleration performance. The 0-60 mph sprint time has dropped to just 3.9 seconds, while the 0-100 km/h sprint has been estimated at 4.1 seconds.

The Continental GT Speed Black Edition will be available in both coupe and convertible bodystyles. The body colour of this special series is complimented by a high gloss black finish to the window openings and lamp bezels as well as all-black 21-inch five-spoke directional wheels. Behind the latter there are distinctive brake calipers, which can be specified in red or black.

Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition Interior

Other one-off features of the Black Edition include contrast colours to the front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser in four different shades: Hallmark, Beluga, St James’ Red and Cyber Yellow. Furthermore, carbon fibre adorns the fascia, centre and roof consoles and creates dark ambiance.

The seats and centre console are bordered by contrasting leather, available in Porpoise, Beluga, Pillar Box Red or Cyber Yellow. Corresponding contrast stitching accentuates the diamond quilting of the doors and Mulliner GT Design seats.

Both new Bentley Continental GT Speed and GT Speed Black Edition can be currently ordered. First deliveries are expected this summer.

Source: Bentley

April 4, 2016

G-Power BMW M6 F06 Does its Thing with Almost 1000 Nm

G-Power BMW M6 F06 Front View BMW M6 F06 is originally powered by the very potent TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, which produces 560 Nm (412 kW) horsepower and 700 Nm (517 lb-ft). The four-door saloon shows supercar performance, but there are always people who need to see more from everything. Therefore, the BMW performance specialists at G-POWER decided to offer three stages of engine upgrades for power hungry owners, delivering 650 hp, 700 hp, and 740 hp! The torque grew to almost 1000 Nm, making this M6 one of the most potent ones on the planet.

The power upgrade for the engine was in-house made and it alters the mapping of the control unit. There are actually two variants to choose from: Bi- Tronik 5 power module and the Bi-Tronik 2 factory ECU remap. Both offer power uprating to 650 hp with 830 Nm of torque.

The added power also requires some modifications in the hardware like the reduction in exhaust backpressure, which helps the Bi-Tronik 5 V2 conversion attain 700 hp (514 kW) and 905 Nm of torque. At last, the most powerful G-POWER tuning stage for the M6 motor is the Bi-Tronik 2 V3 which adds downpipes, a full-length titanium exhaust system with a four-pipe sport rear silencer and titanium link-pipes with integrated resonators.

G-Power BMW M6 F06 Bonnet Open

As a result the BMW generates 740 hp and 975 Nm of torque and is able to do the 0 to 200 km/h sprint in an incredible 10.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 325 km/h. Besides the additional power and torque, the titanium exhaust system is also responsible for a deep and sonorous soundtrack as well as 10.5 kg weight reduction.

The chassis performance is kept in line with the more powerful engine with new suspension systems, 21-inch Hurricane RR-forged alloys and 255/30ZR21 and 295/25ZR21 tyres, at the front and rear respectively.

Source: G-Power

April 4, 2016

Dynamic Colors of Kahn Edition Range Rover Sport is the Best SUV You’ll See Today

Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Dynamic Colors of Kahn Edition Front View The week starts off with this special edition luxury SUV delivered by the crafted professionals at Kahn Design. Based on the Range Rover Sport, the project carries the name Dynamic Colors of Kahn Edition, because it has just come out of tuner’s laboratories and is dressed in the significant Estoril Blue exterior paint scheme.

By the way, the Range Rover was designed by Afzal Kahn himself and this means a lot of luxurious amenities in one place. Exuberant and stylish, the SUV also features a lot of contrasting elements, including the Piano Black floating roof (which opposes the exterior coloring). In addition, at the front the Black Label grille with 3-D floating mesh combines the two shades used in the exterior.

The same color has been utilized for the side vents, too, while the factory wheel setup was replaced with new 22-inch RS wheels shod with 285x35x 22″ tyres. Behind the alloys we see painted brake callipers, which complete the package.

Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Dynamic Colors of Kahn Edition Interior

On the inside, the interior is wrapped in Ebony leather contrasted with light-colored stitching. The same approach has been used for the steering wheel. Another accent inside are making the machined aluminium foot pedals, while the final touch of elegance make the new aluminium door entry sill plates with Kahn branding.

Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Dynamic Colors of Kahn Edition can be yours for at least £91,999.

Source: Kahn Design

April 4, 2016

PM WALDOW Proudly Presents a Rather Special Clio

2016 PM WALDOW Renault Cliio As you might know, since the 60’s Authohaus WALDOW in Rheibach deals with Renault, Dacia and Peugeot models in order to deliver us finest upgrades with finest capabilities. Driven by the motto “Mobile with sense and soul”, the brand has been established to create individual vehicles and tune mass market editions in order to deliver great driving experience and even greater amount of fun.

Authohaus WALDOW has recently unveiled their latest creation: Renault Clio generation IV with 220hp (162kW) with 280 lb-ft of torque with Overboost function. And by putting great effort and passion in the process of upgrading, the engineering team has also refined the looks of the lucky Clio.

2016 PM WALDOW Renault Cliio

Furthermore, the vehicle is geared with sporty 17-inch alloys with semi-slicks and a KW-Clubsport suspension with adjustable rebound and compression stage for improved grip and handling. Also, the track widening for the front- and rear-axle implements are more beautiful and also contribute to that exceptional driving characteristics. And let’s not forget about the upgrade-kit by Brembo with steel flex lines and racing brake pads for outstanding deceleration.

WALDOW team has also made some remarkable adjustments to the sound and engine performance. There is a water-cooling system that joined the intercooler in order to keep up the thermal stability, while the optimized software and the NAP sport-exhaust with sound control contributes to the great engine power.

2016 PM WALDOW Renault Cliio

In order to achieve excellent performance rates and driving experience the engineers have made countless tests on the notorious Nürburgring racetrack.

So, how do you find the redesigned Clio?

Source: PM Waldow

April 4, 2016

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