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Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Underground Racing R2 Altechno— Top Speed Record [video]

The extremely powerful Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Underground Racing R2 Altechno with 2000HP (1470 kW) driven by Leonid set a new absolute top speed record for Unlim 500+. It recorded a terminal speed of 402.68 km/h (250.27 mph).

Of course, the start didn’t go without problems. Just a few meters before the 1 mile mark, the tuned Gallardo catch fire. The reason for this disaster is unknown, but hopefully this Gallardo will come back at the race track very soon to set sensational records.

Actually, the same car has a lot more spectacular result, when it crossed the 1 mile mark in just 21.852 seconds with terminal speed of around 427 km/h (265 mph). Still, this is not an official result and until something like that happens, the record will be 402 km/h (250 mph).

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfbXK20tJnU

Source: Dragtimesinfo

September 20, 2013

2014 Holden Barina RS

Holden has announced the 2014 Barina RS, which is expected to hit the Australian market very soon. Essentially it is a rebadged Chevrolet Sonic RS so it will gain a lot of features from it.

Holden Barina RS features unique exterior styling including sports body kit incorporating larger rear spoiler, front and rear sports fascias and side skirts, new 17” alloy wheels and exclusive-for-RS paint colour, Orange Rock.

Barina RS also offers sports interior finishes including sport seats with RS branding and flat bottomed steering wheel.

Local engineering development work for Barina RS includes a unique-for-Australia electric power steering tune that was undertaken by Holden’s own engineers.

The engine will be a 1.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder with 140HP (103 kW) and 200Nm (148 lb-ft).

2014 Holden Barina RS is expected sometime in November, this year.

Source: Holden

September 20, 2013

Mercedes CLA 45 AMG Black Series [render]

Here is a render picture of Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Black Series. The possible look of the sports sedan is given by Anton Gjorsev.

Despite that is just a rendering image, it looks almost production ready featuring a complete aggressive body kit including modified bumpers, wide fenders and extended side skirts. Other noticeable features include high-performance brakes and carbon fiber elements.

The “normal” CLA 45 AMG is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 360HP (265 kW) at 6,000RPM and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque at 2,250RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). The Black Series is expected to have slightly more power.

Stay tuned!

Source: antongj.devianart

September 20, 2013

Heico Sportiv Volvo XC60

Heico Sportiv has announced their latest project based on Volvo XC60. The compact crossover has received minor styling modifications and some performance packages.

The exterior features modified front and rear bumpers and an 8-piece fender flare extension set. There are also new spacers, sport springs, sport suspension, 6-piston sport brake system and different VOLUTION designer wheel programs V, VII and X from 18” to 20”.

The interior boasts a bespoke-colored sport steering wheel with paddle shifters and a new gear shift knob with illuminated Heico Sportiv logo.

The performance upgrades include e.motion enhancements for all mainstream engine and transmission variants as well as an e.motion PerformanceKit T6.

Source: Heico Sportiv

September 20, 2013

Kahn Land Rover Defender Chelsea Wide Track Hard Top

Kahn Land Rover Defender Chelsea Wide Track Hard Top pays tribute to the Defender model, being its unique and artistic interpretation. For this project the tuners at A. Kahn Design have chosen an honest and minimalist approach and in such way have augmented its design.

The design of this transformed Land Rover model combines the mechanical perfection and exterior beauty, and features quality and high-tech engineering. The exterior of the Defender was decided in volcanic rock satin color which adds exclusivity to the stance of this vehicle.

In addition, in this tuning were also featured front and rear wide wings with integrated vents and bolt apertures, bonnet vents with stainless steel mesh, fog lamps, headlamp grilles with stainless steel mesh, crosshair military headlights, side vents with stainless steel mesh, front grille with stainless steel mesh, Kahn prototype wing badges, Kahn oval tailgate badge.

To be even more aggressive on the road, the professionals at A. Kahn Design have given the vehicle 8×16 inch 1948 Defend wheels in satin black, fitted with 235x85x16 inch tyres. Other highlights here include the custom made Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover, exhaust shields and mud flaps.

The transformation continues in the interior as well, which is made to harmonically match the exclusivity of the exterior. The Wide Track Defender benefits of supreme ergonomic comfort by the means of front sports GTB seats in quilted and perforated leather, single spoke steering wheel, Churchill time clock facia insert in red, dashboard, instrument binnacle, rear door panel and handle in Harris Tweed, and vented foot pedals in machined aluminium.

Source: A. Kahn Design

September 20, 2013

Step Out Of Line: Citroen DS3 [VIDEO]

The newest Citroen DS3 advertisement, named “Step Out Of Line” reflects the non-conformist stance of the DS line. In fact, through this commercial the brand aims to motivate everyone to express their own personality.

The ad was filmed in some of the most famous streets of Paris – Boulevard Haussman, Place des Victoires, Pont de l’Europe, which were closed specially for the occasion. In addition, it also includes a cast of almost 250 extras wearing 500 costumes.

As one can see, the clip shows hundreds of men and women that are all marching in step in military-style parades. Whether they are businessmen, elegant women or fashion victims, what is common between them is that they are all strictly identical and march in tune to the music by DiscoBitch.

The parade continues until “Step out of Line” appears. At this point the Citroen DS3s and DS3 Cabrios, which are all different, make their appearance. The different combinations of bodywork, wheels, roofs and upholstery, emphasize that the vehicle are customizable and express individuality – in other words, they refuse to be submit the established codes.

httpv://youtu.be/mFE1GC2CFYA

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Citroen

September 20, 2013

Suzuki Introduces The Eco Karimun Wagon R In Indonesia

The production of Suzuki Karimun Wagon R started and the news was announced at the Jakarta Motor Show. The passenger car is a 1000cm3 five seater which aims to suit the Indonesian government’s Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) policy, which means that it offers low fuel consumption.

In order to meet the growing vehicle market in Indonesia, Suzuki is already making investments to enhance the internal production rate at the Tambun Plant. Furthermore, the internal production rate of the engine and transmission plant will be largely enhanced by partially moving the engine production of the Cakung Plant.

The new plant is scheduled to open and start operation in February 2014 and eventually will become a complete production structure in November. Suzuki Karimun Wagon R is planned to be produced there. With the launch of this vehicle the brand aims to enhance of production ability in Indonesia, and in addition will work on efficient production and sales increase.

As a result, thanks to the new engine and transmission plant and the new assembly plant in operation, the production ability in Indonesia aims to be 250 000 units in 2015.

Source: Suzuki

September 20, 2013

Daihatsu Exhibits Eight Concept Cars At The Indonesia Motor Show

Daihatsu is currently exhibiting at the Indonesia International Motor eight concept vehicles that will make their world premiere. In addition, the brand will also present new AYLA Technology. This year, Daihatsu is exhibiting under the slogan: “Daihatsu is our best friend”. The goal of the brand is to capture the attention of the audience by demonstrating the craft of making fuel-efficient and affordable cars.

The first concept car is the Daihatsu UFC 2, which is an evolved version of UFC that was designed primarily by ADM. The car embodies convenience and has a compact body that makes it easy to drive. At the same time, the UFC 2 has a large enough interior to seat seven people.

Next, the Daihatsu CUV Concept is a dream-inspiring Cross-over Utility Vehicle, which however has an extremely sporty exterior. The CUV has a split rear door that opens upward and downward. In addition, there can be created more space via the rearrangement of the rear seats.

The third concept is the D-R Estate, which is also an evolved version of D-R. The car offers both joy of driving and fuel efficiency, as it is outfitted with a high-quality material interior, while equipped with a 660 cc engine.

Going further, is the AYLA World which addresses the future possibilities of AYLA through the three concepts, namely the AYLA GT, AYLA X-track and AYLA Luxury. In addition, NC-Y and NC-Z are concept cars that were developed in two ways in pursuit of an even more compact form than the AYLA. In fact, AYLA is a model which has inherits fuel efficiency and affordability, while the NC-Y adds a sense of practicality and the NC-Z – one of dynamism.

Source: Daihatsu

September 20, 2013

Caterham AeroSeven Concept [leak images]

Caterham AeroSeven Concept has leaked to the web ahead of its official debut at the Singapore Grand Prix. Motor Authority has published several pictures of the futuristic vehicles showing some interesting details.The exterior boasts a distinctive front fascia with a massive grille and LED headlights. There are also side-exiting exhaust pipes, big rear wheel arches and a two seat cockpit.Nothing is mentioned about the power train, but this will be the first car, which is designed and developed with significant input from all of Caterham Group’s specialist business arms – Caterham Technology & Innovation, Caterham Composites and Caterham F1 Team.Hopefully all efforts of the engineers will be awarded by a great performance of AeroSeven.

September 19, 2013

2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer – Price £25,349

Vauxhall has announced the pricing of the 2013 Insignia Country Tourer. It is now available to order with prices starting from £25,349 OTR, which is up to £5,000 cheaper than its D-segment crossover rivals.

2013 Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer boasts all-wheel drive, higher ground clearance and tougher styling compared to the Sports Tourer model.

The standard extras include bi-xenon adaptive front lighting, power tailgate and front and rear parking sensors. On top of this, Country Tourer Nav gets Navi 900 IntelliLink sat nav with 8-inch colour touch screen, multi-function touch-pad controller and an 8-inch digital instrument cluster as standard.

Each model has a choice of two powerful 2.0 CDTi engines, including a 163HP with start/stop and a hot 195HP BiTurbo unit. The 163HP engine is available with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, and the BiTurbo comes with the automatic gearbox only.

“With competitive pricing and generous standard equipment levels, the Insignia Country Tourer looks set to shake up the D-segment crossover sector. The Insignia Country Tourer is perfect for a winter holiday, on snowy roads, or simply when the going gets tough. Even on urban roads its robust looks give it strong stand-out appeal.”, commented Stuart Harris, Vauxhall’s Head of Carline Brand

Source: Vauxhall

September 19, 2013

Honda Unveils Mobilio Prototype At Indonesia International Motor Show

In July Honda has teased it future project on a new MPV vehicle, which now has been revealed at the 21st Indonesia International Motor Show held in Jakarta. The car is a prototype and carries the name Honda Mobilio – a multi-purpose vehicle developed exclusively for Asian markets.

As the Datsun model, the Mobilio will be Honda’s first vehicle in the lower priced MPV category. The MPV offers spacious interior with three row seat configuration for seven people. However, it has compact-size and a ground clearance as high as 185 mm.

What is more, this Honda model is equipped with a 1.5L i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder gasoline engine, which will deliver to its customers both great driving performance and fuel economy. The production of the vehicle will be held in the second plant of HPM and will begin with the start of the new year.

The other car, which was presented at the Show is Honda Brio Satya. It is equipped with a 1.2L i-VTEC gasoline engine and delivers more than 20 km/L low fuel economy. The model will be also produced locally at the Karawang plant of HPM.

Source: Honda

September 19, 2013

2014 BMW X5 and 4-Series Coupe – New Engines

BMW is going to offer the 2014 X5 and 2014 4-Series Coupe with several new engines. In November, another three variants will be added to the 4 Series Coupe, while the new X5 will get the new power units in December 2013.

2014 BMW 4-Series Coupe will be offered with an entry-level 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine – 184HP (135 kW) – for the 420i model. It will join the 430d which will produce 258HP (190 kW) and the 435d with 313HP (230 kW). The powerful model comes exclusively with an 8-speed automatic transmission and an xDrive all-wheel drive system (an option for 420i and 420d).

The BMW Sport Line and BMW Luxury Line packages already introduced will be joined by the BMW Modern Line, whose distinctive exterior and interior touches shine a particularly strong spotlight on the Coupe’s progressive looks. The stand-out features of the BMW Modern Line include bespoke light-alloy wheels, Aluminium satinated design elements, the colour shade Oyster for the seat surfaces, lower section of the instrument panel and roof liner, a sports leather steering wheel and variable-colour ambient lighting.

2014 BMW X5 is going to get sDrive25d & xDrive25d with a TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder diesel that develops 218 HP (160 kW). There will be also a X5 xDrive35i model with 306HP (225 kW) and a X5 xDrive40d with a six-cylinder diesel – 313HP (230 kW).

Among the attractive new additions to the equipment offered by a host of BMW models are the latest new features in the BMW ConnectedDrive range. Enhancing safety and comfort, for example, are the new Traffic Jam Assistant and fully automatic BMW Parking Assistant, which will be introduced in the BMW 5 Series in November this year and in the new BMW X5 in December.

Source: BMW

September 19, 2013

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