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Opel Adam R2 Concept Debuts At Geneva Motor Show

Opel Adam Cup added to the range of the brand’s motorsport cars with its debut in November last year. However, at the Geneva Motor Show Opel will presents Adam R2 Concept, which is built on the Cup version and will undergo final development and homologation during 2013.

Opel Adam R2 aims to add a step further to the motorsport strategy by offering a top-class vehicle for international customer rallying. In addition, it will be also eligible for every national championship in Europe.

The R2 rally variant is equipped with special body components from the sporty Opel OPC product line: some of the attention-grabbing elements can be seen on the hood and tailgate, as well as under-ride guards – front and rear. They putt emphasis on the sporty format of the Adam. Its unique shell also harbors pure high-tech.

Under the hood is to be found the 1.6-liter ECOTEC 16V engine with variable camshaft phasing. It generates around 185 hp (136 kW) and has a maximum torque of 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) in its competitive configuration. Power is transmitted through a Sadev sequential five-speed gearbox and a limited-slip differential with a multi-disc lock.

Furthermore, the chassis set-up with asphalt and gravel settings, guarantees maximum traction and dynamic handling. On the other hand the braking system delivers perfect deceleration, because of its inherent hydraulic ‘fly-off’ handbrake, Brembo 4-piston front brake calipers and braking pressure regulation for the rear axle.

The R2 is a true competitive vehicle and since being such it includes a cabin that features all the necessary attributes and details: an integrated safety structure; SPARCO Competition racing seats compatible with the HANS driver safety system; a cockpit with an LCD gear indicator, control light and MONIT trip computer; a central control panel; a map reading light and an electric fire extinguisher.

Source: Opel

February 4, 2013

MTM McLaren MP4-12C

MTM has presented their tuning program for McLaren MP4-12C. The car received both styling and performance upgrades.

The MP4-12C is powered by a 3.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 600HP (441 kW) and 601Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 333 km/h (207 mph).

MTM boosted the engine to 680HP (500 kW) at 7,500RPM and 650Nm (481 lb-ft) at 3,100RPM. The result is thanks to a M-Cantronic system and a larger downpipe with freer flowing 200-cell metal catalytic converter.

MTM MP4-12C comes with a set of BBS wheels – 8.5J x 19” at the front and 11.0J x 20” at the rear fitted with 235/35 ZR19 and 305/30 ZR20, respectively.

No words about pricing, but the car itself starts from $229,000.

Source: 9tro

February 4, 2013

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline Delivers Enhanced Performance And Styling

The iconic 2013 Dodge Challenger RT Redline will be equipped with HEMI®-power, red-hot exterior accents and performance suspension, has been announced by Chrysler. In addition, the model will run on signature 20-inch Black Chrome wheels featuring a Redline Red accented lip and backbone.

To be more precise, the unit under the hood is the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 which is able to generate up to 375 horsepower (276 kW) and 410 lb-ft (303 Nm) torque and will be matched with a six-speed manual transmission, or paddle-shifting and driver adaptable automatic transmission.

Furthermore, the new two-color Redline Red and Graphite stripe runs from behind the front wheel arches to the tail. The visual stance of the muscle car becomes even more distinctive thanks to the rear-quarter section of the stripe which includes the “Redline” name in Red over Graphite color scheme. Additionally, there is also a body-color grille surround.

On the other hand the aforementioned 20-inch Black Chrome wheels with a Redline Red lip and inner backbone are there to deliver more performance and driving precision because they are matched with Super Track Pak adds Goodyear Eagle F1 P245/45R20 three-season performance tires. Adding to the enhanced performance are the high-performance brake linings and a lowered ride height.

What also concerns the exterior styling of this Dodge model is that it is going to be offered in four different colors: Billet Silver, Granite Crystal, Bright White and Pitch Black. In terms of interior, it includes a Dark Slate Gray interior with Dark Slate Gray (R/T) performance seats, or premium Nappa leather performance seats in Radar Red or Dark Slate Gray (R/T Plus). For those who have made the choice of automatic transmission models, their cars will feature bright pedals, a Mopar® T-Handle shifter and remote start.

More importantly, this special edition Challanger RT will draw its power from a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine. Thanks to the latter, the car is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under five seconds. For even more control, steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters with “sport mode” transmission calibration are included.

The level ot standard equipment is huge: performance-tuned suspension, performance-disc brakes, performance-tuned steering calibration, Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth, console-mounted USB port with iPod control and auxiliary audio input jack, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 12-months subscription, automatic headlamps, LED-illuminated instrument cluster with 160-mph primary speedometer, instrument panel with mini-carbon bezel, fog lamps, “R/T” grille badge, “HEMI” hood badges and rear body-color deck-lid spoiler, remote start, bright pedals and Mopar T-handle shifter.

The additional equipment includes the following: premium Nappa leather seating in Dark Slate Gray or Radar Red, heated front seats, six Boston Acoustics premium speakers with 276-watt amplifier, ParkSense rear park assist, power heated mirrors, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with temperature gauge, location specific tire-pressure monitoring and compass, vehicle security alarm, and HomeLink universal transceiver.

The Redline extension will be available on R/T and R/T Plus models. It will be priced at $31 990 MSRP and can be found at dealerships in the beginning of April.

Source: Dodge

February 4, 2013

2013 Suzuki Swift SZ-L Special Edition

Suzuki has announced the Special Edition Swift SZ-L, which will hit the market on the 1^st February.The small hatchback is based on the 1.2 litre SZ3, but it comes with a lot of additional equipment and features designed to enhance the sporty and fun to drive character of Swift.7

Standard equipment includes airbags, ESP, air conditioning, USB port and Bluetooth. The exterior boasts a rear upper spoiler, rear privacy glass, unique 16” alloy wheels and free metallic paint in a choice of four colours. The interior features red accent stitching for the steering wheel and gearshift surround, as well as cruise control.

The 2013 Swift SZ-L comes with a 1.2 liter Dual VVT 94HP, which is the most powerful in its class, but offers low emissions of just 116g/km CO and returns a frugal 56.5mpg on the combined cycle.

Insurance should prove to be affordable too; SZ-L is in a low insurance group making it the ideal purchase for younger Swift fans who want to own a more striking, design-led car at a price that isn’t going to break the bank.

2013 Suzuki Swift SZ-L is priced from £10,599 for the 3-door version and £11,016 for 5-door models.

Source: Suzuki

February 1, 2013

“Hotbots” 2014 Kia Forte Big Game Car Ad [video]

Kia has published second ad for the Super Bowl XLVII. This time, the former Miss USA Alyssa Campanella stars as a sexy robot.

One unsuspecting auto enthusiast gets a little too touchy-feely with the all-new 2014 Kia Forte compact sedan, Alyssa Campanella springs into action to help him learn an important lesson: “Always respect the tech”.

“Hotbots” is scheduled to air during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVII on February 3 and introduces the technology-laden Forte, which will offer the next iteration of Kia’s hands-free infotainment and telematics system, UVO eServices, when it goes on sale in the coming months.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emhtp2prOxQ

Source: KIA

February 1, 2013

FAB Design Porsche Cayenne Emperor II

FAB Design has announced their latest project – EMPEROR II based on Porsche Cayenne II. The tuning program includes both – styling and performance changes. The tuning company has already presented its first interpretation of the Porsche Cayenne at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011. The new is more dynamic, more luxurious, and more sophisticated than its predecessor.

The exterior boasts a wide body kit including a front spoiler with large cooling air intakes, along with two ventilation ducts on the carbon fiber hood. The wings and side skirts are extended and the carbon rear spoiler has a built-in diffuser. There is also a custom exhaust system with four tail-pipes. You can also order carbon fiber mirrors, diffuser and front lip spoiler which can be body-colored. The full styling package is priced at €16,490 (including shipping).

Performance mods are available for the Cayenne Diesel S powered by 4.2 liter twin-turbo V8 with 381HP (280 kW) and 847Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque. The programme offers a kit consisting of a sports exhaust system, sports air filter, and an optimised engine electronic system. The result is impressive – 429HP (315 kW) and 927Nm (686 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 257 km/h (157 mph).

The big SAV rolls a set of new wheels – 10J x 22 “ front and 12J x 22” rear fitted with 265/35 ZR22 and 305/30 ZR22 Dunlop Sport Maxx, respectively.

A special eye-catcher is the FAB sports module in order to control the air suspension, using XXL wheels. Upon customer request, the SUV’s centre point of gravity can be lowered by 45 mm.

Only the finest materials find their way into the car’s interior, ensuring the greatest sense of comfort. The leather used for seats and dashboard in the EMPEROR II interior is extremely resilient, but still tremendously soft. The FAB upholstery shop uses only immaculate skin of natural products for integration into the interior, applying the most decorative stitching. Whether it is double clear-coat finish, leather, carbon, or Alcantara – what ever your heart’s desire, it is available upon request. From personalized foot mats to complete interior leather finish, everything is made with the highest degree of craftsmanship and precision, individually designed and integrated into the vehicle.

Source: FAB Design

February 1, 2013

Lexus at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show

With 2013 Geneva Motor Show being just “around the corner”, Lexus is revealing some insights of their participation. First of all it will mark the European debut of the new, full hybrid Lexus IS 300h.

IS 300h comes with all-new styling which enhances the models aggressive appearance and gives it more distinctive road presence than ever before. It also shows that Lexus has taken a step towards improving the dynamic performance.

In addition, the model will be available also in F Sport package that will include sports-themed exterior and interior design elements and sportier driving dynamics. Both versions will be available on the European market later this year. In addition to this Lexus’s full range of F Sport full hybrid models will be on show at the Motor Show.

Furthermore, what also will be exclusively shown in Geneva is the Opal Blue Lexus LF-LC 2+2 Hybrid Sports Coupe Concept. It includes fully driver-focused interior and expresses a totally new sporting image. Here is also present brand’s innovative design language: large spindle grille arrangement and rear architecture, which fuse distinctive style with engineering functionality.

The concept introduces the use of lightweight carbon fibre and a next generation full hybrid powertrain. This provides a great platform for the next generation Lexus Hybrid Drive system which includes a new high-energy battery pack. The latter is designed to generate greater power from a unit that is smaller than those used in Lexus’s current full hybrid model range. With its help the car generates a maximum of 500 hp (372kW) and this means that it has more power than any other Lexus’ hybrids.

Source: Lexus

February 1, 2013

McLaren Shows P1 Prototype Driven by Jenson Button

McLaren P1, which heading towards production, made a brief appearance at the McLaren Technology Centre. And it was driven by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button!

As a matter of fact, this formed part of the launch event for the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 2013 Formula 1™ challenger, the MP4-28. In addition, Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez, who is the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes official driver came to the event in a stunning orange McLaren 12C Spider.

His team teammate followed him with the camouflaged McLaren P1. The latter debuted as a Concept study at last year’s Paris Motor Show which was held in September. Of course, it immediately provoked huge interest and a eager anticipation for its official release.

Since then, the development of the technology beneath the carbon fibre skin of the P1 hasn’t stpped. The model is currently a subject of testing and it is expected to be the best driver’s car in the world on road and track.

Source: McLaren

February 1, 2013

Toyota FT-86 Open Concept With World Premiere in Geneva

Toyota is going to reveal its FT-86 Open Concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, but now it teases us with a sketch of what the car would look like. The brand is undoubtedly going to stoke the passions of driving enthusiasts when it unveils the convertible version of the popular 86 sportscar.

Toyota FT-86 Open Concept is in fact a possible future variant of the award-winning 86 and it has been made to gauge customer reaction for a convertible version of the famous model. Hence it will raise the question whether it is possible for the driving pleasure to be taken to another level.

Just as a reminder, the original FT-86 Concept debuted back in 2009 at Tokyo Motor Show and was designed to give the driver greater control with a compact design, light body and low centre of gravity. It promised power and environmental performance from its two-litre boxer engine.

The next car in the series was the FT-86G Sports Concept car and it was enhanced by GAZOO Racing. Thanks to the latter it got more aggressive styling and performance. Although it retained the front-engine, rear-drive layout it included a tuned turbocharged engine enhancement.

Third in the series comes the FT-86 II Concept that debuted in 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show. It had compact proportions featured a long, low bonnet, high wings and rear-set cabin.

Souce: Toyota

February 1, 2013

MTM Audi S6 Finally Released

MTM Audi S6 was announced as a project back in July 2012. Since then we were looking forward to this modification and wondering what exactly it would be like. Well, the time for waiting is over – the transformed Audi is already here!

MTM promises a boost of power at the touch of a button. The 420 hp (309 kW) from the Audi’s S6-C7 4.0 TFSI quattro engine weren’t enough for the specialist. Hence, they have added a power pack which when needed releases a tremendous thrust 555 horsepower (409 kW) and a torque of about 700 Nm (517 lb-ft) instead of the standard 550 Nm (406 lb-ft).

The key here however is that this boost happens only “when it is needed”. To achieve this MTM united the M-Cantronic with the V-Cantronic in one box and set up the control in the MMI practically at the touch of a button.

The result is that the speed is only available when one needs it- it is up to 290 km/h. In addition a four-pipe stainless steel exhaust system complements the powerful ensemble. Furthermore, there are some visual accents added. MTM supplied the Audi S6 with MTM-bimoto set of wheels.

Behind them there is a braking system which is designed in order to deliver braking comfort just like in the series model, but such braking power which is adapted to the engine and driving performance.

Source: MTM

February 1, 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Edition 507 – Staggering Naturally Aspirated Power

Mercedes-Benz has presented the super powerful C 63 AMG Edition 507. As you may suggest, the number in the name of the model is the amount of horsepower generated by the massive engine. This is the most powerful C 63 AMG, ever created by the manufacturer. It has 50HP more than the original and accelerates to 100 km/h with two tenths of a second faster.

The C 63 AMG Edition 507 is powered by the well-known 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 507HP (373 kW) at 6,800RPM and 610Nm (452 lb-ft) of torque at 5,200RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). Fuel consumption is 23.5 mpg on combined cycle. These figures are for the Coupe and Saloon models, you can check below the performance of the Estate.

“The C 63 AMG with the classic AMG 6.3-litre high-revving V8 naturally aspirated engine is one of the most popular AMG high-performance cars in the world. With the new C 63 AMG “Edition 507″, we are offering our loyal customers an attractive model variant which boasts even higher performance and at the same time is visually exciting.”, commented Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

The Edition 507 comes with a lot of exterior mods including C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series front bonnet, new AMG light-alloy cross-spoke wheels with tyres in sizes 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear), AMG sports stripes, spoiler lip on the boot lid, high-gloss black exterior mirror housings, radiator grille and daytime driving lights. Available as an optional extra exclusively for the C 63 AMG “Edition 507” is the designo Magno Platinum paint finish.

The decidedly sporty yet functional interior of the C 63 AMG is even more dynamic and exclusive in the case of the “Edition 507”. Three different equipment and appointment variants are available to choose from: Porcelain designo leather/DINAMICA, Black designo leather/DINAMICA and Black designo leather. In the case of the designo leather/DINAMICA upholstery, light-coloured contrasting topstitching makes for an attractive highlight. The AMG Performance steering wheel in Alcantara^® with light-coloured contrasting stitching has a 12-o’clock marking. The selector lever of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission is finished in DINAMICA and features an AMG badge. The steering wheel and selector lever gaiter also have light-coloured contrasting stitching.

In the AMG instrument cluster, red applications serve to visually differentiate this variant from the other C 63 AMG models. The trim in high-gloss Black Piano Lacquer look and the “Edition 507” badge on the trim on the front passenger side round off the high-quality, exclusive interior.

C 63 AMG Edition 507 models:

	C 63 AMG “Edition 507” Coupé	C 63 AMG “Edition 507” Saloon	C 63 AMG “Edition 507” Estate
Displacement	6,208 cc	6,208 cc	6,208 cc
Power output	507 hp at 6,800 rpm	507 hp at 6,800 rpm	507 hp at 6,800 rpm
Max. torque	610 Nm at 5,200 rpm	610 Nm at 5,200 rpm	610 Nm at 5,200 rpm
Fuel consumption NEDC combined	23.5 mpg	23.5 mpg	23.1 mpg
CO₂ emissions	280 g/km	280 g/km	285 g/km
Acceleration 0-62 mph	4.2 s	4.2 s	4.3 s
Top speed	174 mph*	174 mph*	174 mph*

* electronically limited

Optional extras available from the AMG Performance Studio include:

AMG door sill panels, illuminated in white featuring LED technology
AMG floor mats
AMG rear axle locking differential
AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey and with a high-sheen finish, with tyres in sizes 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear)
AMG Performance suspension
AMG Performance Media
AMG carbon-fibre/high gloss Black Piano Lacquer-look trim
extended appointments in designo Black leather comprising: upper part of dashboard, beltlines in the doors finished in designo Black leather

The C 63 AMG “Edition 507” will be celebrating its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, which will be opening its doors from 5 March 2013.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 1, 2013

2013 Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition

Alfa Romeo has introduced the MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition at the Paris Motor Show. Currently only 28 examples are destined for UK.

To mark the occasion, Alfa Romeo coordinated a thrilling, world first driving dare involving precision driver Paul Swift and British Superbike rider Chris ‘The Stalker’ Walker. Four wheels met two at Silverstone circuit in a challenging manoeuvre with Chris on a Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja British Superbike ‘undertaking’ Paul in the Alfa MiTo SBK with the car up on two wheels. As Paul took the Alfa MiTo SBK around the sweeping Brooklands corner, Chris throttled in on the inside line, building up enough speed to get the bike over and, for a brief moment, go under the chassis of the Alfa MiTo SBK before speeding out the other side to safety.

The MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition comes with a two-tone exterior with 18” alloy wheels. It also features Brembo brakes and an Alfa Active Suspension with adjustable shock absorbers.

The interior has minor changes – Sabelt seats, Alcantara upholstery and an individually-numbered plaque.

Among the extras, you will find aluminum pedals, dual-zone climate control and the Blue&Me connectivity system.

The small car is powered by a 1.4 liter Multi-Air petrol with 170HP (125 kW). 0-100 km/h in 7 seconds and an average fuel consumption of just 4.8 litres / 100 km.

Only 28 MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde SBK Editions will be offered in the United Kingdom. The pricing start from £21,595.

Source: Alfa Romeo

February 1, 2013

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