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Extreme Turbo Systems Nissan GT-R – World Record 1/4 mile in 7.81 seconds [video]

Extreme Turbo Systems are proud to state that they have the world’s fastest Nissan GT-R. The modified car is able to cover ¼ mile in just 7.81 seconds with a terminal speed of 294.5 km/h (183 mph). The tuning company didn’t specify any performance figures, but the project is prepared almost entirely from them.

The previous record belonged to AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R, which crossed the ¼ mile finish line in 7.984 seconds with a terminal speed of 299.3 km/h (186 mph). We must note that the AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R is completely street legal, which can’t be said for the Extreme Turbo Systems GT-R, which by the way uses RWD (rear-wheel drive), instead of AWD (all-wheel drive).

Of course, AMS Performance won’t leave the situation like this and we have to expect even faster GT-R. The tuning company is the home of the first 9-,8- and 7-second Nissan GT-R, so they know exactly what to do in order to beat that record. Other interesting records held by AMS Alpha Omega GT-R are 60-130 mph (96-209 km/h) in 2.67 seconds and 100-150 mph (160-240 km/h) in 2.42 seconds. It also set 0-60 mph in spectacular 1.72 seconds.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeFTaWtkgqQ#t=197

Source: Extreme Turbo Systems

April 15, 2014

2014 Citroen DS 6WR Debuts In Beijing

2014 Citroen DS 6WR officially debuted at the Beijing Motor Show adding an SUV in the DS powerful range. It is inspired by the Wild Rubis concept that was unveiled last year at Auto Shanghai. In fact this is Citroen’s first production SUV and next to the DS 5LS, makes the next stage in the development of DS in China. The car was originally designed in Paris and features original body lines combined with the powerful presence and sophisticated design cues of the DS line-up.

This SUV is 4.55m long, 1.86m wide and 1.61m tall and also offers very long wheelbase of 2.73m. In addition, it runs on 19-inch wheels and features Grip Control. This technology enhances traction on all types of terrain without a four-wheel drive system. What is more, it also reduces both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

DS 6WR is driven by either the e-THP 160 or THP 200 engine. They feature sequential direct injection with a high-pressure pump and Twin Scroll type turbocharger. In addition, each of them is coupled with a six-speed automatic gearbox.

Some of the elegant exterior highlights of the DS 6WR are the unique chrome-finish side signature, the aluminium bars and the sculpted lines of the rear wing. At the front, is positioned a new grille, which is attractive and features sculptural design. It is called “DS Wings”, inspired by the two chrome-finish wings connecting it to the headlamps.

The modern look of the grill is additionally enhanced by the DS logo positioned on it. It also features incisive light signature with DRLs in a tuning-fork layout and Xenon technology. At the rear, the lights are built into the wraparound tailgate. The latter is underlined at the base by a chrome finish with a twin exhaust.

2014 Citroen DS 6WR will make its debut at the end of the year in China and will probably be introduced in other countries. Citroen will also introduce another China built model in the upcoming months.

Source: Citroen

April 15, 2014

Bentley at the 2014 New York International Auto Show

Bentley is going to present the upgraded performance of the Continental GT Speed and the acclaimed V8 engine to the Flying Spur luxury sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show.

“I’m excited for the new Flying Spur V8 and 2015 GT Speed models to make their North American debut in New York,” commented Christophe Georges, President and COO, Bentley Motors, Inc.

“2013 was a record year for Bentley and demonstrated the high level of performance the brand is capable of. I look forward to seeing that success continue as the depth and breadth of our model lines continue to expand. All of our new products and initiatives will continue to embody the spirit of Bentley’s heritage while delivering effortless performance.”, he added.

Bentley Continental GT Speed Coupe is powered by an uprated 6.0 liter twin-turbo W12 engine with 626HP (460 kW) and 820Nm (607 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 332 km/h (206 mph). The GT Speed Convertible is the fastest four seat open top car in the world, capable of 324 km/h (203 mph).

The flagship comes with sharp front splitter, discrete side skirts and elegant rear diffuser of the Mulliner Styling Specification are finished to match the exterior paint color. The 21” Speed wheel design, headlamps and tail lamps are given a dark tint finish. The exterior modifications are completed with red-painted brake calipers and chrome “Speed” badge.

The interior boasts a dark mono-tone scheme, accent stripes in a contrasting color are applied across the doors, rear panels, fascia wings, inner console and gear lever. “Speed” branding is sewn to the headrests, while a chrome “Speed” badge enhances the passenger side fascia panel.

Bentley’s renowned 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine develops now has 500HP and 659Nm (488 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). The Flying Spur is capable of covering more than 800km (500 miles).

Source: Bentley

April 14, 2014

TopCar MINI Cooper S Bully

Russian tuning company TopCar has unveiled their latest project based on the previous MINI Cooper S. It is named Bully and features a full customization kit.

The exterior boasts a new front bumper, front and rear fender extensions, two-piece side skirts, an aluminum radiator grille and a new rear bumper apron with diffuser. The complete package costs €4,375, but provides unique aggressive look for the small car. TopCar also offers a REMUS rear silencer with large exhaust tips for additional €592. There is a new set of 18” forged alloy wheels fitted with proper low profile tires – €2,500. Last, but not least is the Brembo big brake system for the front wheels – €2,375.

The interior is revamped thanks to Mansory. It boasts Nappa leather, green carbon fiber accents and crocodile leather and headrests. The price is spectacular as well as the interior itself – €7,000. All prices exclude 21 % VAT.

MINI Cooper S is powered by a 1.6 liter supercharged petrol with 163HP (120 kW) at 6,000RPM and 210Nm (156 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox powering the front wheels. 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 238 km/h (148 mph). The curb weight is just 1215 kg.

Source: TopCar

April 14, 2014

2015 Volkswagen Jetta – US Spec

Volkswagen US has unveiled the 2015 Jetta Facelift, which will make its official debut at the 2014 New York Auto Show. The new Jetta Sedan comes with a lot of styling changes for the exterior and the interior. The engine range is also updated as well as the optional equipment.

The exterior boasts new optional bi-xenon headlights featuring LED DRLs (daytime running lights). There is also a new trunk lid with a ducktail spoiler along with LED taillights for the GLI and Hybrid models. 2015 Volkswagen Jetta also has slightly reworked body in order to be more aerodynamic. There are new underbody panels and modified rain gutters near the A-pillars.

The interior features new chrome elements for the dash and gauges as well as a new multi-function steering wheel. The air conditioning controls are also new and last, but not least there are some black accents. The manufacturer is also introducing new seat fabric colors and designs and ambient lightning.

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift still rides on the PQ35 platform (Golf V), but the engine line-up now features a four-cylinder 2.0 liter TDI with 150HP (112 kW), which 10HP more. It will return 32 mpg US in city, 45 mpg US on the highway and 37 mpg US on combined cycle.

Lastly, the new Jetta can be ordered with a wide range of safety assistance systems including blind spot detection, frontal collision warning and rear cross-traffic alert. Pricing will be announced in the beginning of the summer.

Source: Volkswagen US

April 14, 2014

CRP Racing Team Competes With Audi R8 LMS ultra

Audi R8 LMS ultra was shown in the beginning of the month, when it participated in the qualification race for the 42nd running of the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Now, Audi customer-racing continues to add new teams with the announcement that CRP Racing is joining the fold. The team competed in the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) at the Long Beach race.

Behind the steering wheel was James Sofronas who defended his title in the GT class. He also welcomed the talented GMG newcomer Andrew Palmer, to the GT category.

As a matter of fact, the number of Audi R8 LMS customer race teams continues to grow in Pirelli World Challenge. The reason for this is the attractiveness of the global GT3 specification. In addition, there is an emphasis of supporting the teams by the Audi of America customer-racing program.

CRP Racing has received great support from Audi and this is one of the key reasons for the team to switch to the R8 LMS ultra. The team made its Audi R8 LMS ultra debut in Long Beach this weekend with Mike Skeen behind the wheel.

Audi R8 LMS ultra comes with carbon fiber reinforced plastic doors, high-energy absorbing new crash foams, new PS1 safety seat and updated transmission. It delivers up to 570 horsepower (419 kW) and higher torque at lower engine speeds. It also sports larger engine oil cooler and transmission fluid cooler, enlarged air vents and optimized brake cooling at the front wheels.

Source: Audi

April 14, 2014

Chevrolet To Show 2015 Cruze In New York

2015 Chevrolet Cruze will debut at the New York International Auto Show. It will show there its revised exterior and interior, as well as a range of technologies introduced for the first time. Some of them include new Text Message Alerts, Apple Siri integration and OnStar 4G LTE with available Wi-Fi hotspot. As one can see from the pictures, the new Cruze features an exterior appearance inspired by the Impala and restyled Malibu. It will come in four trim levels: LS, LT, RS and LTZ.

Just like the Impala and Malibu, the facelifted Cruze feature prominent dual-port front fascia. The latter incorporates LED daytime running lamps on LT and LTZ trims. They complement the Cruze’s swept-back headlamps. Several new exterior and interior colors will also be added. The updates on the interior include revised cupholders, trunk release relocated to the center console and door lock switches relocated from the center console to the front doors.

2015 Cruze lineup includes Cruze Eco and Cruze Diesel, both delivering 151 horsepower (111 kW) and 358 Nm (264 lb-ft) of torque. In terms of safety feature, the car includes 10 standard air bags including side-impact and knee air bags for front passengers, side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, rear park assist and a rearview camera.

New for the model is the enhanced connectivity which is possible via the new Text Message Alerts feature for smartphone users with Bluetooth profile. This technology reads incoming texts through the vehicle’s speakers. In addition, there is also included Siri Eyes Free for iPhone iOS 6 and iOS 7 users that enables voice-controlled connectivity.

Additional standard and available features in the 2015 Cruze include seven-inch-diagonal color touch screen and additional USB ports, OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, OnStar and MyLink enhancements with natural language voice recognition, available Chevrolet AppShop and navigation.

2015 Chevrolet Cruze will go on sale this autumn.

Source: Chevrolet

April 14, 2014

Chevrolet Introduces 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible is already a fact. Its coupe sibling was introduced in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Both models are the most track-capable Corvettes in Chevrolet’s line-up of vehicles. Both can offer up to 625 horsepower (466 kW) and 861 Nm (635 lb-ft) of torque. They are built on brand’s new aluminum structure that is 20 percent stiffer than the previous one. Also common for the both versions of the Z06 is the curb weight, chassis, powertrain output, driver technologies and equipment options.

The difference is in the electronic top that can be dropped remotely via key fob. The top is made from thick fabric and customers can chose it in four different colors. Chevrolet has also installed here sound-absorbing padding and a glass rear window. Behind the seat backs the designers have installed dual accent panels in either Carbon Flash-painted or exposed carbon fiber.

Like the coupe, the Z06 convertible runs on Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires in size P285/30ZR19 at the front and 335/25ZR20 at the rear. They are coupled with spin-cast aluminum wheels in the dimensions of 19 x 10 inches and 20 x 12 at the front and rear, respectively.

To deliver best performance, the standard Z06 includdes a front splitter, spats around the front wheel openings, a unique carbon-fiber hood with a larger vent, and rear spoiler. Chevrolet also offers available carbon-fiber aero package. It comprises of carbon fiber front splitter with aviation-style winglets, carbon fiber rocker panels, and a larger rear spoiler with a fixed wickerbill. The package is available in black or a visible carbon-fiber finish. Another option comes via the available Z07 package. This one adds larger winglets to the front splitter and see-through center section on the rear spoiler.

The new Corvett features wider and lower appearance. At the front one can see Stingray’s taillamp assemblies, unique grille with dedicated brake-cooling intakes and wider grille outlets on the bottom that serve as air diffusers.

Inside, the car features steel-reinforced grab bar on the center console, soft-touch materials on the edge of the console, and two seating choices: a GT seat and a Competition Sport seat. The interior is fully wrapped in Napa leather, aluminum, carbon fiber and micro-suede, depending on the trim and purchased options. It also includes a flat-bottom steering wheel with a carbon fiber center spoke. Corvette Z06 Convertible offers five interior colors – two unique to Z06 – blue and dark gray.

As the coupe, the cabrio is driven by the LT4 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine. As stated, tit generates at least 625 horsepower (466 kW) and 635 lb-ft of torque (861 Nm). The engine also features direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing. Transmission options include the standard seven-speed manual transmission with Active Rev Match and the otional 8L90 eight-speed paddle-shift automatic one.

The technologies in the Z06 Coupe and Convertible include SLA-type front and rear suspension design, Magnetic Selective Ride Control dampers, standard Driver Mode Selector and smart electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD).

Source: Chevrolet

April 14, 2014

2015 Nissan Versa Sedan Debuts In New York

2015 Nissan Versa Sedan is to debut on Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show. The same day it will go on sale across the United States. At the show, Nissan is also to premiere the brand new Murano. The improvements for the 2015 model year feature new front and rear fascias, a range of interior refinements, and new grade level and packaging content. The enhanced car will be available in four trims: Versa Sedan S, Versa Sedan S Plus, Versa Sedan SV and Versa Sedan SL.

The most prominent change here is the front end treatment. It features larger headlights, redesigned front fascia and standard chrome plating on the grille. Adding to this are the following exterior upgrades: new fog light finisher design, side mirror designs for SV and SL trim levels, integrated turn signals for SL and refined rear fascia design. In addition, the new Versa runs on 15-inch V-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels.

Inside, the five-passenger model offers comfort and refinement. Interior improvements include a new center stack shape, a revised meter display with white LED display, new steering wheel with standard audio, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System controls, optional AM/FM/CD audio system with standard auxiliary-in and Radio Data System (RDS), standard assist grips, a passenger-side vanity mirror and new seat fabric.

Furthermore, the customers will enjoy technologies such as NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps system. They can order them with the SL Technology Package, which also includes a 5.8-inch color touch-screen display, Nissan Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link.

The car is powered by 1.6-liter HR16DE 4-cylinder engine. It produces 109 horsepower (80 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 145 Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque at 4,400 rpm. The power plant can be mated to three transmissions: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or Xtronic with D-mode step shift programming.

In terms of fuel economy, 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan is rated at 31 mpg city, 40 mpg highway and 35 mpg combined, when it is equipped with the Xtronic transmission. Those models which have the 5-speed manual transmission offer 27 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined. At last, the cars with the 4-speed automatic are rated at 26 mpg city, 35 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined.

Source: Nissan

April 14, 2014

2015 Volkswagen Golf VII SportWagen – US Premiere

Volkswagen US has presented the all-new 2014 Golf VII SportWagen model with 4MOTION all-wheel drive system and the new EA288 TDI Clean Diesel. The concept version will be presented at the 2014 New York Auto Show and the production model is expected in the beginning of the next year.

Based on the new MQB (modular transverse matrix) architecture, the Golf SportWagen will continue the trend introduced by the seventh generation Golf whereby it is lighter, bigger, roomier, more fuel efficient and more powerful than the outgoing SportWagen model.

The new Golf SportWagen is 1.1” longer and 0.7” wider than the current SportWagen model. It is also 0.9” lower, which benefits both aerodynamic performance. The CdA is reduced by almost 10% compared with the previous generation. The interior package has been optimized to give more rear-seat leg- and shoulder room. Although the new SportWagen’s overall height was lowered by nearly an inch, front and rear headroom has been improved by 0.4”.

There will be two powertrains – a 1.8 liter turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder TSI – 170HP (125 kW) and the new EA288 2.0 liter common-rail, turbocharged and direct-injection diesel with 150HP (110 kW). The gasoline model comes with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, while the diesel has 6-speed manual or DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The new features include a panoramic sunroof, 12-way power driver’s seat, Climatronic automatic climate control, Bi-Xenon headlights with LED DRLs and the Advanced Front-lighting System, Park Distance Control, and available 18” aluminum-alloy wheels.

Source: Volkswagen

April 11, 2014

1,000,000 Dacia Dusters in Four Years

A lot of people used make fun of Dacia, but the Romanian manufacturer has proven that they actually can build cheap and reliable cars. Especially, when they start cooperating with Renault several years, ago. Now, when Duster reached 1 million sales worldwide in more than than 100 countries, nobody laughs.

“Duster is a truly global success story,” said Arnaud Deboeuf, the Renault Group’s Entry Programme Director.

“With Renault branding, it perfectly meets the demands of our international customers and is contributing to Renault’s expansion in emerging markets. At the same time, the Dacia-badged version sold in Europe and our Mediterranean Basin markets has succeeded in attracting a new clientele to the brand thanks to the styling and genuine all-terrain capability it delivers for an affordable price. Duster is definitely a model that is winning us new customers.”, he added.

The facelifted 2014 Dacia Duster now has a new engine, better equipment and improved material quality. The options list has grown a lot and more and more customers want it.

Duster’s five biggest markets

Market	Brand	Total sales since launch
Russia	Renault	151,633
France	Dacia	145,612
Brazil	Renault	117,303
India	Renault	85,974
Germany	Dacia	70,159

Source: Dacia

April 11, 2014

Mercedes-Benz ML63 Wide Body R By Expression Motorsport [VIDEO]

Mercedes-Benz ML63 Wide Body R by Expression Motorsport is a project we must review. The iconic ML63 model of the German brand has been tuned in order to deliver enhanced racing aesthetics and performance on the track. The vehicle has been carefully customized with carbon fiber parts, includes new LED lights and wheels and more importantly features a wide body kit which makes it even more aggressive.

Firstly, the tuners added larger openings in the front bumper. They help the engine get a better cooling. Carbon fiber has been used for the new inserts and front spoiler lip, thus giving this Mercedes-Benz better racing capabilities and more muscular stance.

Furthermore, the front bumper set features LED daytime running lights. A wide body kit was then mounted and it includes a set of fender flares comprising of 10 pieces and including air intakes.

This modification has allowed the specialists at Expression Motorsport to mount wider wheels in the size of 23″. Another benefit from the kit is the added lower suspension. A carbon fiber rear diffuser with F1 brake light combined with the double twin tip exhaust rounds out the entire modification of the vehicle.

httpv://youtu.be/d9TRsg3aYJ4

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Expression Motorsport

April 11, 2014

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