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Aston Martin Shows Full Potential On Ice [VIDEO]

The video you can watch below depicts Aston Martin’s launch of company’s first ice driving program in North America. It was hosted at Crested Butte, Colorado and through it the brand is aiming to provide customers with the ultimate driving experience on ice and to experience the full potential of the Aston Martin range.

The ice track in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains was specifically custom built for the occasion as you can see in the footage from the event. The bespoke track comprises of a braking/cornering exercise loop, slalom, skid pad and full circuit.

With the help of experts, the participants were guided through the facility, embarking upon a series of braking, cornering and handling exercises before putting their skills to the test on a mile-long frozen road course.

The unique ice driving event adds to company’s portfolio of bespoke driving experiences offered in the U.S., which in particular include a Route of the Rockies drive and range of experiences offered around Pebble Beach Automotive Week. Both events are happening this summer.

httpv://youtu.be/TUd9tm1YOLY

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Aston Martin

March 18, 2014

1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL AMG

RM Auctions will sale a super-rare 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL AMG. The Gullwing will be auctioned the beginning of May in Monaco. There are totally eleven 300 SL AMG cars – 8 Gullwings and 3 Roadsters.

The 1954 Mercedes 300 SL AMG is powered by a V8 6.0 liter engine with 380HP (283 kW) and 578Nm (427 lb-ft) of torque, instead of the original straight-six. Other upgrade include a five-link arrangement together with Bilstein shock absorbers and a set of AMG alloy wheels. There is also a 4-speed automatic transmission, disc brakes and power steering.

The interior boasts Nappa leather upholstery and an Alcantara trim. AMG also installed a HWA steering wheel and a lot of carbon fiber elements as well as a Sony CD changer. Last, but not least is the electronic display replacing the original 300 SL instruments.

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Source: RM Auctions

March 17, 2014

Lada Granta TC1 Take Place in 2014 WTCC

Lada will take place in the 2014 WTCC with the all-new Granta TC1 Race Car.

The Russian automaker entered in this competition for the first time in 2008 with two 110 models. For this year, there are three Granta TC1 Race cars, which will be driven by Rob Huff, James Thompson and Mikhail Kozlovskiy. The best result of Lada was last year when Thompson finished 5^th place at home in Russia.

2014 Lada Granta TC1 Race Car is powered by a 1.6 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 380HP (283 kW). There is also an aggressive and wide body kit with extended wheel arches and updated aerodynamics including a different rear wing. There is also a set of 18” alloy wheels fitted with track tires as well as a sports suspension sitting 20mm closer to the ground. The curb weight is just 1,150 kg (2,535 lbs), which is 50kg lighter than its predecessor.

Source: Lada

March 17, 2014

Nissan GT-R Nismo N-Attack Package [video]

Nissan has published a video with some testing of the GT-R R35 Nismo fitted with the N-Attack Package at Fuji Speedway. The sports car managed to stop the clock at 7 minutes and 8 seconds round Nurburgring.

The GT-R Nismo N-Attack comes with four-way Ohlins adjustable dampers along with some aerodynamic improvements and pieces making the sports car go faster around the corners. There is a minor weight reduction, front limited-slip differential, carbon plate rear limited-slip differential, dedicated intercooler piping made from carbon and aluminum, as well as a different engine control management and traction control management. The manufacturer is also offering a titanium exhaust system as an option.

Other highlights include a big rear wing with carbon hood, carbon front fenders and an add-on spoiler.

The interior features Recaro full bucket seats with a carbon shell and a carbon rear bulkhead and a rear seat finisher.

The engine is the well-known 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 tuned to 600HP (441 kW).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGyHLkPPhfI#t=131

Source: Nissan

March 17, 2014

Tesla Model S Performance – US Price $205,820

Tesla Model S could be actually pretty expensive, especially if you go for the tuned version by T Sportline. The overall price is whopping $205,820, which means upgrades for $82,050.

The modifications include a set of 21” forged wheels for $7,500 and another $5,250 for complete carbon fiber body kit – a new front and rear bumper extensions as well as a trunk lip spoiler.

The electric car also comes with a 3M wrap for $6,000 and tinted windows for $1,500 from the same company. The bespoke upholstery costs mind-blowing $25 large and the sound system is another $9,500.

Tuning is expensive, but these figures are just mad. You can tune your car with quality parts for a lot less than that and the result won’t be worse!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mDKFrSe9mc

Source: T Sportline

March 17, 2014

Vorsteiner Introduces McLaren MP4-VX In Volcano Orange

The exceptional tuning company Vorsteiner has just unveiled a striking Volcano Orange McLaren MP4-12C which was enhanced with tuner’s full MP4-VX package. The MP4-12C is alone a breath-taking vehicle, powered by 3.8 L V8 twin turbo McLaren M838T engine coupled with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It is one of the most wanted spuercar in the world and now for those lucky to afford it, Vorsteiner has prepared some intriguing optimizations.

To be more precise, this McLaren model is capable of producing 625 horsepower (460 kW) and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in the mere 3.1 seconds. The top speed here is electronically limited up to 329 km/h (204 mph). The MP4-12C achieves 11.7 L/100 km fuel consumption on avarage and delivers CO2 emissions of 279 g/km.

To go straight to the facts, when this McLaren fell in the hands of the specialists, it first got a full carbon front bumper with integrated PDC (Parking Distance Control) Sensors and Headlight Washer. At the rear, a new bumper with the same sensors is to be found, while at the sides one can see side sill extension blades.

The stunning Volcano Orange exterior paint scheme is perfectly complemented by the design of the Sport Multi-Piece Forged VSM-311 Wheels on which the car runs. They come in dimension of 20x9J and 21×12.5J at the front and rear, respectively, while fitting effortlessly over the enormous 14.6-inch rotors.

The unique wheels were then coupled with Pirelli P Zero Nero tyres in sizes 255/30/20 at the front and 375/20/21 at the rear. What is left unsaid is that the choice of the wheel finish is Matte Black Face complemented by Volcano Orange Reverse Lip.

Source: Vorsteiner

March 17, 2014

Mopar Shows Dodge Dart Pro Stock Ready For NHRA Gatornationals

Dodge Dart is Mopar’s latest Pro Stock class vehicle, which made its public debut at the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Gatornationals this weekend. The model was developed on a virtual platform with the utilization of production-based technologies and many techniques typically used in the development of the street vehicles.

This Mopar enhanced Dart was then tested and validated with the aerodynamic wind tunnel, and eventually has made its first test runs at Bradenton Motorsports Park. This made the car perfectly ready to arrive in Gainesville for the third national event on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag racing season.

In fact, two Dodge Dart cars made their competition debut this weekend. With its new Dart, Mopar is proving for another time its motorsports credentials. In addition, the HEMI- powered Dodge Dart also carries the “Magneti Marelli Quality Auto Parts Offered by Mopar” label in order to celebrate the partnership between Mopar and Magneti Marelli.

GEN II 426 Race HEMI ‘Elephant’ paint scheme was also revealed on Hagan’s DSR Dodge Charger R/T in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mopar’s commitment to professional motorsports competition. Since the beginning, the brand has achieved numerous accomplishment of breaking many speed and performance barriers.

Source: Dodge

March 17, 2014

Kahn Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI SW 90 Chelsea Wide Track Edition

The latest addition in the garage of the luxury tuning experts at A. Kahn Design is the refined Land Rover Defender 2.2 TDCI SW 90 Chelsea Wide Track Edition. The vehicle looks amazing and is characterized by fine detailing, one-off design, cutting-edge technologies and volcanic black satin livery.

The individuality of the vehicle is achieved through the addition of a styling package which comprises of front and rear wide wings with integrated vents and bolt apertures, Kahn six speed automatic gearbox conversion, extended wheel arches, Chelsea Truck Company Spare wheel cover, side vents and bonnet vents with mesh stainless steel.

What adds to the exclusivity of this model is the 20 inch Kahn Mondial wheels that are decided in volcanic black with diamond cut finish. Furthermore, the exterior package of this Land Rover adds the front X-Lander grille with two headlamp surrounds.

Inside is continued the individual approach of the design via hand crafted body hugging seats in quilted and perforated leather, billet and leather steering wheel, Harris tweed inserts and sharp instrumentation.

Source: A. Kahn Design

March 17, 2014

Nissan Teases New Sedan Concept With First Image

Auto China 2014 will begin on 20th of April in Beijing, where Nissan will make a debut of a new sedan concept. At the show, the visitors will also see the BladeGlider concept, making its Chinese debut, a special Teana model, celebrating its 10th anniversary in China, and many innovations, including the Autonomous Drive car. In addition, the all-new X-Trail and the new NV200 Xtronic transmission, are also expected to be presented at the show.

Last week Nissan only announced that it is going to make the world premiere of the new sedan concept vehicle. Now the brand is releasing the first teaser image of the brand new model and we are expecting more news to come in the forthcoming days ahead of the show. At Auto Shanghai 2013, the brand revealed Friend-ME concept, and from what we can see from the teaser, we can surely tell that the new sedan concept will be its evolution.

Friend-ME has provocative design and connectivity features. What was striking in it’s the vehicle’s interior design was the one-off centre console that stretched from the dash to between the rear seats. The new sedan concept was specifically created for the Chinese digital lifestyle and it comes to express Nissan’s passion and focus in the world’s most dynamic auto market.

Another debut in China will make the BladeGlider concept and if you have seen it, you can undoubtedly tell it is unique. It has one-of-a-kind center seat driver position, it is highly aerodynamic, and delivers road-hugging agility and hyper-efficiency.

Teana 10th Anniversary Special Edition model will commemorate the 10th birthday of the model being present at the Chinese market. On the other hand the X-Trail will also be shown, and will be equipped with wide range of convenient features such as large console box for gear and flexible seating, spinal support seats, Active Trace Control and 4x4i drive system, with Hill Start Assist, Advance Hill Descent Control and Yaw Moment Control.

Source: Nissan

March 17, 2014

2014 Nissan Juke – Full Details

Nissan has officially unveiled the 2014 Juke Facelift. The compact crossover is now offered in a range of four exciting models – S, SV,SL and NISMO.

Each trim level is available in All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive. Two new exterior colors, Red Alert and Bordeaux Black, are added for 2014, along with the continuation of the special Midnight Edition and Sport Package.

The Midnight Edition features unique 17” Black Wheels, a Sapphire Black rear roof spoiler, Sapphire Black mirror caps and privacy glass. The Sport Package includes a body-color rear spoiler, 17” aluminum-alloy wheels and stainless steel exhaust finisher. A Navigation Package is also available.

2014 Juke NISMO boasts a 1.6 liter DIG turbocharged engine with 197HP, a NISMO-tuned suspension, bold aerodynamic styling, deeply bolstered front seats, red accents and lightweight 18” aluminum-alloy wheels.

The interior features bolstered front seats, a wide instrument panel and a unique center console inspired by a motorcycle fuel tank and finished in a high-gloss paint. The gearshift sits on top of the console, inspired by sports car driver/shifter positioning.

There is also a unique element – Integrated Control (I-CON) system drive mode selector, which offers three different throttle/transmission/steering response settings – Normal for everyday driving, Sport for a more intense performance feel and Eco for maximum efficiency.

The standard JUKE interior features are a 6-way manual driver’s seat and 4-way manual front passenger seat, dual front and rear beverage holders, speed-sensitive automatic door locks, storage under the rear cargo floor (FWD models only), Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, Interface System for iPod, and AM/FM/CD audio system with steering wheel controls. A Rockford Fosgate ecoPUNCH™ audio system is standard on SL models and available with the SV Navigation Package.

The options list include premium cloth fabrics, leather seats, heated front seats, RearView Monitor, Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, USB connector for iPod and other devices, power-sliding moonroof and privacy glass. Also available is the Nissan Navigation System 5.0” screen and NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately). Three interior color treatments are offered: Black, Gray and Black/Red.

Source: Nissan

March 14, 2014

Nissan GT-R R36 will have 800HP

Here are some details of the upcoming 2016 Nissan GT-R (the R36 model). It is going to be a hybrid just like Porsche 918 and McLaren P1. 2016 Nissan GT-R is expected to have a total output of 800HP (588 kW).The drivetrain will include an updated version of the well-known VR38DETT 3.8 liter twin-turbo V6 engine, which currently powers the GT-R R35 and an electric motor. Of course, a KERS-like system will be installed thanks to Williams F1 Team.Some of the performance data includes 0-100 km/h in less than 2.7 seconds and ¼ mile in 10.0 seconds – flat. The top speed will be around 340 km/h (211 mph).The price tag will be between $120,000 and $150,000. Nowadays, the top-of-range GT-R Nismo is priced at $149,990.Stay tuned for more official information and pictures!

March 14, 2014

2015 BMW M4 Convertible at the 2014 New York Auto Show

BMW will officially exhibit the 2015 M4 Convertible at this year’s New York Auto Show. Other cars on display will be the all-new X4 as well as the 4-Series Gran Coupe, X3 Facelift and the Alpina B6 Gran Coupe.2015 BMW M4 Convertible F83 will use the same drivetrain like the M4 Coupe and M3 Sedan – a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or an optional 280 km/h (174 mph). The acceleration is even better, when fitted with the optional 7-speed ///M DCT – 4.1 seconds to 100 km/h. The fuel consumption will be probably a little bigger compared to 8.8 l / 100 km for M3 and M4.As a reminder the 2015 BMW M3 Sedan F80 is priced from $62,000 and the M4 Coupe has a base price of $64,200. The Convertible will be a little bit more expensive.Stay tuned for official information and pictures!

March 14, 2014

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