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2014 Chevrolet Silverado Teased

The next generation 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is going to make its official first world appearance in Detroit. The exact date is thirteenth of December, when we are to see what’s new around this mighty vehicle.

Chevrolet will take the wraps off the all-new Silverado 1500 full-size pickup on a special event. The exterior design is promised to be bold enough in order to reflect the improved capabilities of the truck.

In addition, features such as jewel-like projector beam headlamps, as we can see from the teaser image just released, speak about the great and careful attention given to every detail.

It is rumored that the off-road capabilities of the vehicle is boosted by the aggressive 35 inch tires on 18 inch wheels. We don’t know yet officially whether the horsepower will be changed, but some say that the huge vehicle will be powered by a huge engine – a diesel one, generating 400 hp (296 kW).

2014 Chevrolet Silverado will be on public display for the first time at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in January, and will start production next year.

Source: Chevrolet

October 23, 2012

Toyota DragQuoia Family Sequoia Dragster Concept Debuts at SEMA

Toyota DragQuoia Family Sequoia Dragster is SEMA bound concept car. In other words it is a very special vehicle with a little hint of NHRA twisted all the way in it and with a “great deal” of horsepower.

And to be even more precise this is NHRA’s leader Antron Brown concept for his Sequoia made for the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge. Hence it isn’t a surprise that the DragQuoia family dragster includes massive 21.5-inch wide rear tires, and adds more horsepower resulting in 650 hp.

This number is achieved thanks to the TRD-supercharged engine with nitrous. In addition, the concept got an extensive custom chassis fabrication. Furthermore, to make it more faster, Brown’s Toyota was lightened with 1600 lbs – everything which wasn’t essential was removed.

Nevertheless, the initial aim was also to make it more family friendly, which effected in something extraordinary. In particular – the individual racing seats for four, each with its own five-point racing harness, plus a child-size version with harness in the back so kids can get in on the action.

In terms of safety and security there were additionally mounted a full custom roll cage and a tail-mounted parachute. The final vehicle build will be revealed at a press conference in the Toyota display at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.

Source: Toyota

October 23, 2012

Vorsteiner Porsche 991 Carrera V-GT

The new Vorsteiner Porsche 991 Carrera V-GT is something that will take your mind away. Being a true Porsche it doesn’t need a performance boost … or this is in fact the opinion of the tuners from Vorsteiner.

After all, it has a 340hp 3.4 literflat six power plant that provides an electric enough feel. To go even further into details the 911 Carrera includes a rear-mounted 3.4-litre flat-six engine generating 350 hp (257 kW), and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h only 4.5 seconds.

However, they have done some incredible work on it so it is now enhanced in terms of driving dynamics. And this is where the specialists from Vorsteiner have stepped in.

They have given the Carrera a new V-GT tuning program which includes the following: V-GT Front Add-On Spoiler Replacement Carbon Fiber with Center GT Splitter, V-GT Side Rocker Panels Add-On Carbon Fiber with integrated sill blades, V-GT Rear Diffuser Element Replacement with Integrated Aero Fins & Underbody Panel, V-GT Deck Lid Gurney Add-On Spoiler Carbon Fiber.

In addition they have equipped the car with brand new VS-110 Forged Monoblock Wheels in Bright Liquid Silver color in sizes 21x9J and 21x11J, which in turn perfectly match the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres in sizes 255x30x21 and 305x25x21.

Source: Vorsteiner

October 23, 2012

Volkswagen Taigun Concept

Volkswagen has introduced their latest concept vehicle – the Taigun. It is obviously a stranger version of Tiguan, which is one of the best-selling cross-overs in Europe. The new Taigun was announced at the Sao Paulo Motor Show.

The small Taigun is just 3860mm long, 1730mm wide and has a 2470mm wheelbase. These dimensions give the Taigun short overhangs (708 mm front and 681 mm rear) and purposeful proportions, while the clear, concise exterior styling follows the unmistakable Volkswagen design DNA.

It is powered by a new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 110HP at 5500RPM and 175Nm (129 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The engine achieves a combined fuel consumption of just 4.7 litres per 100km (60.1 mpg). 0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 186 km/h (115 mph). The curb weight is 985 kg.

The exterior of Taigun features 17” alloys with 205/50 R17 tyres, rugged side panels, underbody protection and practical roof rails with LED spotlights.

The interior boasts infotainment system, auxiliary instrument gauges that display oil pressure, coolant temperature and turbo charge pressure and some other nice options.

Volkswagen will be monitoring public reaction to this vehicle before taking a decision on whether to put the Taigun into production.

Source: Volkswagen

October 23, 2012

Nissan EXTREM Concept

EXTREM has been created especially for Brazil. The cross-over has been designed for and built in the country and has its world debut at the 27th Sao Paulo International Motor Show.

“Brazil is a country of great natural beauty and it has a passionate, rich culture. But this is not always reflected in the cars on its streets, especially the more affordable locally produced vehicles which tend to be conservative in design, colour and specification,” commented Shiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer.

“EXTREM, with a dynamic, high-character design, is far from conservative. It was created to appeal to the country’s growing band of city-based young professionals who are passionate about design and want to make a personal statement. The lightweight two-door 2+2, has a dynamic stance, fresh surfacing, and a clear rugged ability to tackle the urban jungle everyday,” he added.

EXTREM will be powered by Nissan’s advanced direct injection and turbocharged (DIG-T) 1.6-litre gasoline engine, which shares its technology concept with the powertrain in the innovative Nissan DeltaWing Le Mans race car. EXTREM could also be offered with a choice of front or four-wheel drive with Torque Vectoring for enhanced handling capabilities.

The vehicle is designed by Nissan Design America (NDA) in San Diego, California, in collaboration with Brazilian designers and produced in Brazil, the concept previews a new breed of car. By blending versatility and toughness with the agility of a compact 2+2, EXTREM is a new genre of urban compact sports car.

Although strictly a concept car with no immediate plans for production, elements of EXTREM‘s styling offers a glimpse into future Nissan products, for Brazil and beyond.

The exclusive Solar Cortex body color, a deep metallic orange with radiant highlights, pays homage to Brazilian nature. Brightly coloured accents provide ‘pops’ of energy and can also be found on the gas cap, tow hook and the wheels, adding to the urban rally car theme.

The roof pattern, a mix of gloss and matte textures, is inspired by iconic Brazilian graphics.

Six-spoke 19” alloy wheels are double layered with a dark inner and brushed metal outer and provide enhanced cooling to the brakes.

Showcasing the versatility of Nissan’s acclaimed V-platform – used by the Nissan March – dimensionally EXTREM is taller, wider and longer than the global city car.

EXTREM‘s dimensions are:

Wheelbase:      2450mm
Height:             1530mm
Length:            3850mm
Width:              1765mm

Source: Nissan

October 23, 2012

Chevrolet line-up for 2012 SEMA

Chevrolet has аnnounced their line-up for the upcoming 2012 SEMA event. The manufacturer will present stylized Spark, Sonic and Cruze concepts. The cars demonstrate the possibilities for customers who want a more personalized driving experience. Chevrolet previewed the concept vehicles ahead of the Oct. 30 opening of the SEMA Show, the annual automotive aftermarket extravaganza of styling and performance, along with the multihued “The Color Run” Spark and “Pink Out” Spark – a car for a cause.

The Cruze Upscale concept comes with a nice Burnished Brandy Metallic exterior, nicely tinted front lights and a set of 19” aluminuim wheels. The interior boasts Loft Brown leather seats, yellow contrast stitching and dark liquid palladium trim. There is also an adjustable coilover suspension.

The second model, which will be presented is the Malibu Turbo Performance concept. It features a Berlin Blue exterior with a ground effects package. The Malibu rolls 20” aluminum wheels fitted with Pirelli PZero tires. The interior comes with two-tone Recaro sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel and black chrome trim. The car also comes with some performance tweaks like HiPer Strut front suspension, big brakes and a CAI system.

Several Sparks will join the line-up. These include Sinister, Color Run and Pink Out concepts.

Cruze Upscale concept:

Unique ground effects package with rocker and fascia extensions
Black Ice bright-accented exterior trim
Tinted headlamp and fog lamp lenses
Dark-tinted windows
Custom 19×8.5-inch aluminum wheels finished in Black Ice
225/40ZR19 Bridgestone Potenza S-04 tires
Seats trimmed in Loft Brown leather
Loft Brown and DK Atmosphere leather-wrapped steering wheel
Yellow accent stitching on the seats and steering wheel
Dark Liquid Palladium high-gloss interior trim plates
Door panels and instrument panel with Loft Brown and DK Atmosphere leather wraps and DK Atmosphere paint
Adjustable coil-over suspension kit
Four-piston front brake calipers with two-piece vented and drilled rotors
Two-piston rear brake calipers with vented and drilled rotors.

Sonic Z-Spec 1 concept:

Chevrolet licensed accessories Borla exhaust system
Lowered ride height, with Chevrolet Performance concept suspension kit, including lowering sprints and performance dampers
Chevrolet Performance concept brake kit, featuring four-piston front disc brake calipers with 16-inch rotors
Eighteen-inch split-spoke wheel design with Synergy Green insert
Sonic RS rear spoiler in Ashen Grey
Ashen Grey Metallic Z-Spec stripe and logos
Chevrolet Accessories ground effects kit
Mesh-style upper and lower grilles in Piano Black with Ashen Grey surrounds
Chevrolet Accessories stainless steel pedals
Chevrolet Accessories stainless steel sill plates
Jet Black and Titanium interior with Chevrolet Accessories stainless steel pedal covers and sill plates
Chevrolet MyLink color touch screen
Chevrolet licensed accessories Sub and Amp Kit, with KICKER 200-watt DSP amp and 200-watt powered subwoofer.

Sonic Z-Spec 2.5 concept:

Abalone White Tricoat exterior color with Z-Spec graphics
Unique ground effects package and lower fascia extensions
Chevrolet Accessories rear spoiler
Galvano Silver accents on the grille surround, fog lamp bezels door trim and wheels
Tinted headlamps and fog lamps
Concept 18×7.5-inch wheels in Galvano Silver with Signal Red edges
Jet Black leather-trimmed interior with Orange Crust leather inserts and orange accent stitching
Orange anodized and Piano Black interior trim plates
Jet Black Leather-, Jet Black Suede- and Orange Suede-wrapped door panels and instrument panel with Orange accent stitching
Jet Black perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel
Chevrolet Accessories stainless steel pedal covers
Chevrolet MyLInk color touch screen
Chevrolet licensed accessories Sub and Amp Kit, with KICKER 200-watt DSP amp and 200-watt powered subwoofer
Lowered ride height, with Chevrolet Performance concept suspension kit, including lowering sprints and performance dampers
Chevrolet Performance concept brake kit, featuring four-piston front disc brake calipers with 16-inch rotors
Chevrolet Performance concept single-piston rear brake calipers with Sonic RS rotors
Chevrolet Performance concept cold-air intake kit
Chevrolet licensed accessories Borla exhaust system.

Spark Z-Spec concept:

Chevrolet Accessories ground effects kit (body color)
Chevrolet Accessories Z-spec grille with Carbon Flash-painted surround
Grille surrounds, headlamp housings, fog lamp bezels, belt moldings and rear diffuser painted Dark Argent
Z-Spec body graphics in matte black
Chevrolet Performance licensed front lowering coil-over springs and rear adjustable springs
Concept 15×6-inch split-spoke wheels in Dark Argent with Salsa Red inserts and tire stripes
Lowered ride height
Seats trimmed with Salsa Red inserts
Front door and instrument panel inserts in Salsa Red
Chevrolet Accessories stainless steel pedal covers and sill plates
Chevrolet MyLInk color touch screen.

Spark Sinister concept:

Dramatic body work with bold rocker fairings, a rear diffuser with dual exhaust outlets, rear wing spoiler and a front fascia with large air intakes
Prominent fender flares to cover large, 18×6-inch split-spoke wheels – in Bahia Red – and low-profile performance tires: 205/40ZR18 (front) and 225/40ZR18 (rear)
Lowered ride height
Carbon Flash Metallic exterior with Bahia Red accents and matte-black graphics.

Source: GM

October 23, 2012

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale is the latest model of the manufacturer. It was presented at the Sao Paulo Motor Show.

The car is based on Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (as you may suggest), but features some interesting upgrades like unique alloy wheels and a two-tone exterior with “Gris Rafale” paint and blue carbon fiber. The interior boasts lake blue leather seats, light grey stitching and blue carbon fiber trim. All details are matched perfectly and the comfort is sensational.

This strong contrast of colours is found again in the interior but vice-versa: with lake blue leather seats and a stitching in light grey.

The engine is the same – 8.0 liter W16 quad-turbo – 1200HP (882 kW) and 1500Nm (1106 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and a top speed of over 410 km/h (255 mph).

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale is priced at €1,900,000.

Source: Bugatti

October 23, 2012

speedART SP81-R based on Porsche Boxster S

SpeedART has introduced their latest project based on the new Porsche Boxster S (981). The car comes with entire exterior restyling as well some performance modifications.

The engines can be boosted with up to 20HP and 20Nm by installing a complete sports exhaust system including new headers, sport katalysts and 2×100 mm twin- tailpipes.

The aerodynamics package includes frontspoiler lipp, rear wing, diffuser and side parts in Carbon. The car is finished in black-greenmetallic. It also features nice interior touches as well as an Alcantara-leather upholstery (on demand all colours and materlials available).

The car rolls a set of enormous 21” LSC-Forged alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile tires in order to fit in the arcs. If this is too much, the tuning company offers option for a set of 20” wheels.

The tuned Porsche is lowered thanks to a set of sport springs. No words about pricing.

Source: speedART

October 22, 2012

Audi F12 Prototype or a R8 with 204HP

Audi has announced a strange car – F12 Prototype, which is actually a R8 but with an electric motor. The sports electric car comes a 38 kWh battery and three motors with a combined power of 204HP (150 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque.

When the car goes at low speeds, only the front axle is powered by a single electric motor and on high speeds or fast acceleration – the two rear motors are activated for full power and control.

“Our team united engineering art, creativity and a portion of lateral thinking,” said Dr. Christian Allmann, one of the project managers.

“Young, independent free-thinkers worked together with the experts from the Technical Development departments at Audi and Bosch. We enjoyed a constant sharing of our respective knowledge and different work cultures.” “The project was very dynamic with respect to personnel and technologies, resulting in a very flexible collaboration with open interfaces,” added Martin Schüssler, Allmann’s colleague.

The F12 driver controls basic drive functions – Park, Reverse, Neutral and Drive – by operating buttons on the center tunnel. All other operations are controlled via a tablet computer that can be removed from the center console. A user-programmable instrument cluster presents all key information in high resolution.

The car is actually planned for production, but nothing is sure for now.

Source: Audi

October 22, 2012

Subaru BRZ STI Concept at the 2012 AIMS

Subaru has unveiled their latest sports car – BRZ STi Concept at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. The car comes with a complete aerodynamics package and some other interesting upgrades. It is also expected to hit the market really soon.

“All indications are that many BRZ buyers want to add some performance touches to their cars and choosing genuine Subaru equipment offers great design, quality and peace-of-mind that aren’t necessarily guaranteed by after-market suppliers.”, commented Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia.

The STi is respected worldwide by car enthusiasts for its high quality range, all tested to the same rigorous quality control standards as Subaru’s vehicle range.

The STi package includes:

Front under spoiler
Side under spoiler
Boot lip spoiler
Flexible tower bar
Wheel nut set – black
17-inch alloy wheel
Coil spring set
Quick shift gear lever
Sports muffler
Gear shift knob
Push start switch
Rear under diffuser
Instrument panel trim

Stay tuned for more information and price list!

Source: Subaru

October 22, 2012

Clint Bowyer Toyota Prius – lower than a Sprint Cup car

Toyota will reveal a custom Clint Bowyer Prius at the 2012 SEMA. Bowyer, whose Prius was modified under his direction by RKM Performance Center in Mooresville, N.C., believes that taking the high technology for which the Prius is already famous to extremes will pave the way to victory.

“When you think of a hot rod, you don’t think of a Prius,” Bowyer said. “A young, sophisticated global thinker meets a connected, socially conscious traveler – that’s the theme of the Tekked-Out Prius.”

It comes with a nice hi-tech version featuring a 17” custom touch screen with built-in Windows 7 computer, two ASUS 12” tablets, and a side-view camera system that replaces the factory mirrors. A staggering 45 feet of fiber optic lighting and a thumping 16-speaker JBL audio system with two amplifiers and six crossovers brighten the mood inside of the sinister-looking black-on-black Prius.

The special edition Prius also has a 16-speaker audio system from JBL with six crossovers and two amplifiers, while the interior has received custom leather and suede upholstery, electric blue stitching accents and imported German carpet.

The final vehicle builds will be unveiled during a press conference at the Toyota display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas on Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. local time. Fans will be able to tune in live to watch the entire press conference on the Toyota Racing Facebook page or LiveStream.com/Toyota and see the winner announced in real time.

Source: Toyota

October 22, 2012

Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS Generates 1020 Horsepower

Originally the Porsche GT2 RS, launched back in the 2010, was equipped with 3.6-liter twin-turbo 6-cylinder boxer engine, which generates 500 horsepower (370 kW). However, sport car enthusiasts are rarely satisfied with this number of power.

A true example for this is the specialists from the tuning company Wimmer RS, which have made the impossible and brought 1020 hp (750 kW) to this Porsche. They have given the “underpowered” supercar significantly more propulsion than “just” the series power.

To go further into details, how they have done this is via the additional in-house tuning for the engine, the two optimized Wimmer turbochargers, the optimization of the air induction, the sports camshafts and crankshaft, the timing chains, the machined cylinder heads, pistons and connecting rods, the fuel pump unit, the two manifolds with bypass and at last the two 200 cell sport catalysts, from which the power unit gets sheer inexhaustible powers.

For the great performance also contributes the flap controlled sport exhaust system. Moreover, the custom-designed 19 inch wheels in combination with a 3-way adjustable Competition-suspension from KW, are the perfect combination which makes the acceleration faster and more exciting.

In details, for the 0 to 100 km/h sprint the Porsche now needs only 3.4 seconds. And after 8.7 seconds the 120 mph mark is passed and the speed of 180 mph is reached within unbelievable 15.5 seconds.

The V-Max is indicated with 389 km/h. And this can hardly surprise anyone, since the power number is over 1020 hp (750 kW) is reached at 7,340 rpm, and the torque of 1108 Nm (820 lb-ft) is reached at 5,680 rpm.

At last, this superior tuning is destined to have a great outlook as well. The outer dull blue skin of the car is a consequence of the work of the professionals from Cam Shaft company and the foil manufacturer Bruxsafol.

Source: Wimmer RS via Miranda Media

October 22, 2012

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