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Ultima Sports Unveils 1020 HP Supercar Called Evolution

Ultima Sports Ltd is a supercar manufacturer based in the UK, which is famous for its world record holding models: the Ultima GTR and Ultima Can-Am. A few hours ago the company has published on their official Facebook page that it is releasing an exciting new car named Ultima Evolution. The car itself will come in two variants – a coupe and a cabrio. The sad news is that these two versions will replace the ongoing GTR and Can-Am that are both currently discontinued.

As you can see from the photos below, the Evolution has kept the Le Mans Group C inspired body shape. Nonetheless, it is also obvious that the design has been improved and made more contemporary. The company says that the new supercar has been actually updated in every sense: from the finish, quality, safety, comfort to the handling and performance.

Under the hood, one finds the gasoline LS Chevrolet V8 engine, which, interestingly enough, is offered with more than fifteen different power level options. The output range starts at 350 hp for the base model and ends with the 1020 hp model.

The first production car is a coupe and it is depicted here. It is said that it carries the supercharged LS V8 1020 hp (750 kW) unit, which is also responsible for 1247 Nm (920 lb-ft) of torque. In fact, the Evolution has already been tested and has recorded a road legal 0-60 mph time of 2.3 seconds. The 0-100 mph sprint is covered in 4.9 seconds, while the top speed stands firm at 240 mph.

With this news we are actually awaiting for a new world record, right?

Source: Ultima Sports Ltd

April 7, 2015

M-Zero: Is this the First Supercar to be made in India? [VIDEO]

Mean Metal M-Zero Front View I am sure that you haven’t heard anything about Mean Metal Motors, since I have just understood it existed. The reason for this is that this is a new company and more importantly, that it is actually based in India. And it seems like an unspoken rule that supercars can be made only in Europe. Well, this company seems to question this, because Mean Metals is actually working on the first Indian supercar.The project is dubbed M-Zero and what isn’t put forward here is that on it are working four teams from four countries. The Portuguese and Italians are designing the body and styling; those in UK take care for the simulations and analysis, while the Indians are left with the work on the engine and transmission, aerodynamics and handling, electronics and energy storage systems. So pretty much, this is the first Indian supercar made with a lot of European help.What has been revealed so far? First, the M-Zero will have carbon-fibre monocoque tub chassis and will be driven by a hybrid powertrain. The mid-engined supercar might get either a 4.0-litre AMG V8 bi-turbo or the 4.8-litre NA V10, which will be connected to an electric motor. The targeted total output is 750 hp.Furthermore, the involved Crosshair system will act as a stabilizer and will improve aerodynamics. The supercar will also run on special alloy wheels, which will adapt easily to the road conditions. Hydro-pneumatic struts, light-weight suspension system and a Turbulize will all help the M-Zero execute perfect performance.And what do you think of Fingerprint Keyless entry? It might sound unreal, but this car will have it, meaning that the owner will be the one and only behind the steering wheel.M-Zero will stay in Metal Motors computers if they don’t find funds. The money they are looking for is around $7 million USD and they will be used for the making of the prototype. There is even a manufacturing facility planned and it will be surprisingly in Europe. This hints to the conclusion that the company is obviously aiming at people living in the old continent.Does this project seem plausible to you? Tell us what you think.httpv://youtu.be/HZJrkVrwrUw

April 7, 2015

Vorsteiner Shows Custom Huracan Verona Edizione

Lamborghini is a company that always excites us. Rarely there is a person in the world that doesn’t like something about the supercars it produces. Even more exciting is when we see a Lambo getting “dressed up” by a tuner known for the high-quality expertise. This is the case with the Huracan here, since it has been given a special touch by the professionals at Vorsteiner.

The most important fact about this tuning is that this Lambo received a new goose neck wing. It was made of aluminum and painted in a combination of matte silver and matte black. The tuners also added carbon fiber wing blade element and base wing, both in matte and gloss lacquer.

The here presented car is painted in Rosso Mars exterior paint color and sits on in-house made 20 and 21 inch matte black alloys (for the front and the rear respectively). Pirelli P Zero tires are also necessary to complement the new wheels and they come in the dimensions of 245/30/20 up front and 325/25/21 at the rear.

Since Vorsteiner is a company which puts an emphasis on the appearance, the car did not receive any engine treatment. This means that the production 5.2 liter V10 keeps the 610 hp (448 kW) and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque.

The engine is linked to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission and an all-wheel drive system. Of course, this will still allow it to cover the 0-100 km/h acceleration sprint in 3.2 seconds, and the 0-200 km/h in 9.9 seconds, running after a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

Source: Vorsteiner

April 7, 2015

The Beauty and the Performer, Starring FXX K [VIDEO]

2015 Ferrari FXX K The FXX K was officially unveiled at the Finali Mondiali in Abu Dhabi and it is the result of the cooperative work by Ferrari’s GT and the GES racing divisions. This incredible and extreme model is built and available only for track use. It was especially forged with unseen aerodynamic and engine efficiency . Interesting fact is that this car won the first prize for design and not for its performance. Curious, right?

The Ferrari Styling Centre team has created an absolute masterpiece, in which every single line of the design serves not just for aesthetic purpose, but for boosting the performance. The crushing design is entirely a product of hand-made-work, personally done by the Ferrari engineers and aerodynamic specialists. Every single panel is greatly redesigned to bring an extra downforce, but without lowering the high standards of body aesthetics.

For instance, take a look at the put on top of vertical rear fins, that recall the tails of fighter panels. The fins are specially placed on the top wing, so it enchant the dynamic shape and aerodynamic abilities. And the LED stripes are definitely and eye-catcher. They replace the conventional headlights and broaden the front of the car. The lines add extra aggressive look, that, combined with the crushing design and looks brings us such a beauty of performance, that only the Ferrari team is able to deliver.

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Source:Ferrari

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April 6, 2015

Hyundai will Gear Further Models With V-6 Twin-Turbo Engines

Hyundai Motor Co. decided to gear the monstrous Twin-Turbo V-6 powerplant to the Genesis sedan, that is part of the downsized and turbocharged engines. Actually, Dave Zuckowski, CEO of Hyundai Motor America, says, that the latest engine will be geared on the Genesis sedan in 2017 or even 2018 and will produce power of 420 hp (308 kW), with a 5.0-Liter Tau V-8, but with some weight-reduction upgrades.

But before the engine arrives, the Hyundai team will deal with even more downsized and turbocharged engines for its lineup in order to cut the emissions and to make further upgrades of the fuel consumption efficiency for the strict regulatory requirements, says Zuchowski.

The very first example for more economical engines is the 2016 Tucson model, that was revealed in NYIAS last week. The flexible crossover is geared with a turbocharged 1.6-Liter four cylinder, that is precisely built for the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

In his further explanations Zuchowski says, that the brand is going forward more broadly with the portfolio. And we are to expect smaller displacement with more use of the turbocharging system with further weight-loss upgrades. The first car with such an engine is expected to be on the market in 2017 or 2018.

Source: Hyundai

April 6, 2015

Exclusive Interiors for Maserati by Ermenegildo Zegna

Maserati Ghilbi Ermenegildo Zegna Concept After one of the brand’s most important years, Maserati confidently looks forward to bringing us innovative and modern vehicles. After the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans, the “Trident” is expected to expand the growth with its fresh design and technological tweaks, mixed with precisely built product plan.

The result of cooperative work of Maserati and Ermenegildo Zenga is a wonderful interior, that comes in three available packs for the 2016 models. Both brands have rich and shared traditions, that one more time blend to bring us unbelievable style with Italian quality.

The packs themselves include three different color combinations, and as expected, the Zegna style brings incredible personalization options. For the Ghibli and Quattroporte interiors offerings are additional gamma personalizations, which really creates something, that is beyond “ordinary”.

There is even fine silk, that dresses up the interior. The door panels are also decorated with salt and pepper silk, that brings the feel of smoothness and luxury. As for the seats, there is fine grain Poltrona Frau, that is contrasting light-gray color.

Back to the door panels, the central part is covered with Zegna silk Jersey and covered with a diagonal pattern. The same material is used to cover the roof linings and sunshades. The sophisticated luxury finish tells a tale about two brands, that share together their passion for beauty and ellegance, that everyone should hear.

Source: Maserati

April 6, 2015

Here is the story behind 1970 Dodge Charger R/T from Furious 7 [VIDEO]

1970 Dodge Charger T/T from Fast and Furious 7 Movie Everyone is talking about “Furious 7” since its official premiere happened this Friday. If you are among the lucky ones who get to make a reservation for a ticket to the outrageous premiere, then you have already enjoyed all those action scenes, beautiful muscle cars and tension involved. Not to mention that this film is actually the last one of the legendary Paul Walker … and this makes everything even more emotional.

Especially for those who have seen the film, and even for those who haven’t or are on the ticket queue, we’ve found this video on YouTube that gives us more hints on not one but two of the cars from the Furious 7. Don’t worry, no spoilers are included.

The short film below invites us into Dennis McCarthy’s shop in southern California. This is where we have the opportunity to check out those two special cars. As interesting as it actually is, Dennis has a dream job. He has been created and coordinating the vehicles for the Fast and Furious series since Tokyo Drift, which he admits was the biggest step in his career.

What you are going to see below is the custom Charger driven by Dom, Vin Diesel’s personage. And it seems that this is not only our personal most favorite car I the film, but also McCarthy’s. The other car we will keep in secret in order to keep the surprise intact. Check it out:

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Source: theAFICIONAUTO via YouTube

April 6, 2015

Jon Olsson is ready for Gumball 3000 with a fierce Audi RS6

Jon Olsson is obviously more than ready for the strongly awaited Gumball 3000, since he has officially unveiled a DTM inspired Audi RS6, that was specifically made for the rally. He will drive this car for Team Betsafe in the aforementioned event, which begins on 23rd of May in Stockholm and ends in Vegas.

Olsson says that he always dreamt to build a similar DTM-inspired car which has enough space to carry all ski gear to the slopes. To make everything possible, he teamed up with the ex-Koenigsegg chief engineer, Leif Tufvesson, who is currently working for Caresto.

First thing to mention here is the changed output. Here is where Stertman Motorsport stepped in, delivering STM Stage 3+ kit with super custom 18 karat gold anodized TTE9XX turbo chargers. The result is that horses are jumping between 950 and 1000.

Next, the new power is supported with Intrax Black Titan suspension and the biggest Movit brake, while at the same time there is this huge super mega race exhaust kit from Milltek Sport. The ski box atop was made by 56Nord and it actually looks like a piece of art instead of just another plastic box on the roof.

At last, the final design that Olsson made got to be applied onto the car and this happen via special foil wrap implemented by Wrapzone. This project is making us really impatient for the Gumball. How about you?

Source: Jon Olsson

April 6, 2015

Ford Confirms Global Debut of 2016 Taurus

2016 Ford Taurus is set for a reveal at the Auto Shanghai at a special pre-show event on 18th of April. The new flagship will be accompanied with six other new vehicles, which are having their debuts in Asia Pacific. Unfortunately, Ford didn’t say whether it will bring the 2016 Taurus in the U.S., but we sincerely hope it does.

The ongoing 2015 model is the sixth generation of the car and it is built on the Ford D3 architecture. The car is currently offered with three engines, which can drive the front or rear wheels. Namely, they are the 2.0L EcoBoost, 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 and a 3.5L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6.

Ford is obviously keeping everything in secret, since we don’t even have a teaser image to show (note that this one above is the sixth-gen). This means a lot to fantasize about the seventh generation car.

And in case we trust rumors, 2016 Taurus should be equipped with body panels made of aluminum and it would also have a new chassis. Sadly, the platform is expected to be the old one. Well, there might be some changes regarding the length and with of the car. Of course, there are no words on the engine line-up, but there is a slightly low chance of seeing something different.

At last, the visitors at Auto Shanghai will also see the Ford GT supercar, Focus RS and ST and other technology tweaks on display. An example for such is the Ford Innovation Lab

If you happen to be somewhere near Shanghai, then you should definitely go see the Taurus. The event starts on 22^nd of April and will last one week.

Source: Ford

April 6, 2015

Peugeot Launches the FoodTruck – a Mobile Bistro

Peugeot unveils the Foodtruck: this restaurant on wheels will be unveiled at the Milan Design Week 2015, and after that the “truck” will be heading to the French Pavilion at the 2015 World’s Fair Expo. For the past two centuries, Peugeot has been creating wonderful designs, innovative technologies and now company’s team is back with the unique restaurant on wheels.

The Food Truck is compact and stylish, yet flexible, when it comes to space and width. The “Truck” can easily be expanded to its full size, to offer great experience outdoors and indoors. The Peugeot team makes sure everyone will get the most out of the experience and adds numerous extras and additions and there is even a recycling system, that offers great environment-friendly ride. On the inside, cooks will be dealing with lots of different kitchen attributes – there are grilling plates, 4 inductor burners and there is also a deep fryer. And when it comes to food, the Peugeot team made a vehicle, that is in 100% compliance with all standards of hygiene regulations.

There is even a chef, selected for the first culinary tenant at Lion and that is indeed chef Sven Chartier. This is believed to be the ideal pairing with the environment-friendly vehicle and a master chef, who believes , that good food is prepared with organic and ecological clean products.

Don’t miss the Foodtusk’s trip, as the first place to visit is Italy. Stay tuned for more details.

Source: Peugeot

April 6, 2015

What does G-Power Have in mind for this BMW M550d?

G-Power BMW M550d Side View Speaking about BMW is a tough task, since every car in the range has great characteristics. But when it comes to a G-Power modification on an M model, things get pretty serious. This is the case with this M550d, which has received a significant engine upgrade and some (minor) styling modifications. This BMW M550d is driven by a standard 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder diesel unit. Via a three-stage, variable geometry turbocharging, the engine is capable of producing 381 hp (280 kW) and 740 Nm (347 lb-ft) of torque. Impressive, isn’t it?

But … what we have here is the exclusive upgrade that endows the car with even more horses. Thanks to an advanced D-Tronik 5 V1 control module, the M550d stuns us with 435 hp (320 kW) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque.

Furthermore, G-Power has ensured to keep all standard diagnostics and engine protection functions intact. What does this mean? In particular, when the coolant water reaches the ideal temperature, the D-Tronik 5 V1 module engages, and then disengages when the limit of engine oil temperature is reached.

In addition to this, the module is also programmed to respond to driver’s right foot and only engages when full power is demanded. And this is when the tuned motor performs at its full potential. Covering the 0-100 km/h sprint, this BMW needs only 4.5 seconds. And believe it or not, its top speed exceeds 270km/h.

These additional horses are taken onto the road with the help of new in-house made double five-spoke Hurricane wheels that come in the size of 9.0×21 and 10.5×21-inches at the front and rear, respectively. They are coupled with Michelin rubbers of the dimensions of 255/30ZR21 and 295/25ZR 21.

What do you think of this cool project? In our opinion G-Power has done a pretty good job!

Source: G-Power

April 6, 2015

Ford Reveals Redesigned and Luxurious Seven-Seater Named Galaxy

2016 Ford Galaxy Side View FordMotor Company revealed the refreshed and redesigned Ford Galaxy, that brings even more space and even better high-tech gadgets. The seven-seater comes with great comfort and stability, never seen before on the Galaxy lineup. The revised model offers fantastic driving experience both on urban and highway roads. Some of the gadgets and tweaks include the Ford Adaptive Steering technology, and the latest, especially built for fuel efficiency, powerplant.

2016 Galaxy offers wonderful sophisticated design, that includes well-known features and some precisely made changes. The exterior comes with a raised grille, slim headlamps and some detailed tweaks, that together create the elegant and mature-looking appearance of the car. The thin window pillars bring even further mature and confident character. The interior of the Galaxy comes with a well-designed centre console, a control panel, that wraps into the front doors and a large glass area for panoramic roof view.

Furthermore, the redesigned Galaxy comes with not just style, but incredible flexibility. There are a lot of options to optimize space and comfort for the passengers and the driver and there are a lot of options and tweaks for even more spacious luggage store. You just have to take your time and start experimenting – you will be amazed by the flexibility of the vehicle.

Ford Galaxy comes with powerful and yet efficient powerplants, that are especially built for optimal performance in town and on the highway. The engine itself is a redesigned 210PS 2.0-Liter TDCi Bi-turbo diesel, that is capable of producing 450Nm of torque at 2,000rpm.

Additional technologies include Blind Spot Information System, Traffic Sign Recognition, Driver alert and a voice control system. And of course, such a beauty comes not only with technical innovations, but with a further-improved safety system. There are additional airbags in the back seats, improved seatbelts, driver assistance and many others.

The 2016 Ford Galaxy is definately a car that deserves our attention. Does it deserve yours?

Source: Ford

April 6, 2015

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