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Prior Design Mercedes-Benz CL – widebody kit

The new Mercedes-Benz CL is really stunning car. It boasts both elegancy and aggressiveness. To make it even more stylish, Prior Design has announced a new tuning program for the big coupe.

The widebody kit includes a new front lip spoiler, modified front fascia, a new rear bumper and a pair of new side skirts. Other upgrades are the new front hood, mesh grilles, rear diffuser and extended wheel arches giving a nice presence of the new CL. The final touch is the boot lid spoiler, which completes the exterior.

All parts are made from Dura-Flex FRP – fiber reinforced plastic, which guarantees good durability and lightweight. It also boasts an excellent surface finish that allows easy and inexpensive painting.

The entire widebody kit for the CL is priced at €12,900.

Source: Prior Design

August 22, 2012

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Special Edition Debuts at The Quail

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Special Edition is the most powerful roadster ever created by the luxury brand. Painted in unique Bianco and New Light Blue color scheme, the supercar was publicly presented for the first time at “The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering”.

The color combination of this Bugatti was inspired on the popular 1928 Type 37A model, which won a multitude of Grand Prix races.

The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse shows remarkable maximum torque of 1,500 Nm (at 3,000–5,000 rpm) from the 7.9-liter capacity of its W16 engine. The maximum output here is 1200 hp (882 kW) and is reached at 6,400 rpm.

This means that the car effortlessly reaches an acceleration time of 2.6 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. The top speed of 410 km/h (255 mph) makes the four-wheel drive Vitesse the fastest production roadster ever. Vitesse has an electronically limited speed of 375 km/h (233 mph).

These numbers mean basically that the new model adds 199 hp to the Grand Sport. This was achieved by using four larger turbochargers with new intercoolers. Bugatti has also modified the air ducting in the area of the drivetrain.

Additional result is an overall reduced back pressure and reduced the fuel consumption. The fuel system, with a four-pump tank, has been taken from the Super Sport.

Some modifications have been done to the chassis as well, in order to put the unrivalled power onto the road absolutely safely. Quick-responding dampers that have been adapted from motor racing, the control of the vehicle has been further enhanced and perfectly balanced.

The supercar was equipped with new lighter 20-inch “Vitesse”-type alloy wheels. Combined with the intelligent all-wheel-drive system, this ensures very good handling. Furthermore, Bugatti has adapted the brake-cooling system as well. The brakes are unparalleled in terms of stability and performance and now get larger air intakes.

A significant decrease in wind noise was achieved through the newly developed roof spoiler. Another innovation included in the roadster is the new windbreak, which can be stored away compactly in the luggage compartment.

Numerous aerodynamic improvements are also included. The front end now has larger air intakes; the two central air intakes to the left and right of the Bugatti radiator grille, which are divided horizontally by a bar.

New and visually refined front spoiler has also been featured. The xenon headlights, which can be seen in the Super Sport model, are now framed in black. Moreover, the rear end now includes double diffuser and a centrally positioned twin tailpipe.

The Park Distance Control system (PDC) included here observes carefully the front and the rear. In addition, the two air scoops on the left and right of the engine cover are a main characteristic of the model. They serve to pull in air for the engine and as a part of elegantly integrated anti-roll protection system.

For the entire outer skin of this Bugatti is used carbon fiber and. This is the predominant material utilized in the interior as well. It can be seen on the following parts: the center console extension, a cover with EB logo in the rear-bulkhead leather trim (between the seat backrests) and the belt outlet covers on the seats, the décor on the center console, the door inserts and the adjoining trim on the instrument panel.

Contrasting stitching is also included on the leather armrest between the seats. Some new features here are the knee pads in the center tunnel area, the additional 12 V socket (in the glove compartment), the restraint systems, the illuminated start and parking lock button, the instrument cluster with shift-up information and the power gauge that now goes up to 1200 hp.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Special Edition version costs $2 500 000.

Source: Bugatti

August 22, 2012

Paint by Numbers: Honda’s First in a Series of Environmental Film Shorts [VIDEO]

Honda has just released the first video in a series of short films. The goal is to highlight environmental initiatives undertaken by the brand. Honda’s ultimate aim is to reduce the company’s environmental impact and create a sustainable future.

The film series will focus on Honda’s efforts at creating more fuel-efficient, low emissions vehicles. In addition, they will also show the efforts to lessen the impact of the company’s manufacturing and logistics operations.

Below you can view the first film in the series, named “Paint by Numbers”. You will understand the story of how a Honda senior staff engineer, Shubho Bhattacharya, developed the technology which reduces energy consumption in the automobile body painting process.

“The largest amount of energy that’s consumed in a car factory is in the painting process. In fact, the painting process consumes about 60 percent of a typical car factory’s energy consumption”, says Bhattacharya.

The engineer created the Intelligent Paint Technology. As a result there is now decrease of CO2 emissions from painting operations by approximately 25 percent. This represents the reduction of approximately 10 000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year at Honda’s seven auto plants in North America.

httpv://youtu.be/bKLPXvZytIs

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Honda

August 22, 2012

Vorsteiner Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG With New Outdoor Photoshoot

The hot summer days are the perfect time for outdoor photoshoots. The tuning company Vorsteiner is obviously taking full advantage of this fact and releases its third outdoor photoshoot!

We have already seen the photos of Bentley Continental GT BR-10 and BMW GTS-V 1M. Now is time to witness the stunning new pictures of the Vorsteiner Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.

The tuning program here is lightweight, functional, and improves the aesthetics of this Mercedes-Benz. The quality and craftsmanship done on this car are unquestionable.

From the front spoiler to the rear diffuser, every component is specifically designed to enhance the performance of the car and in addition to give it a little bit more aggressive style.

In details, the Vorsteiner C63 AMG tuning program comprises of: Front add-on spoiler Carbon Fiber, Side skirt panels Carbon Fiber, Boot Lid replacement with integrated spoiler wing element Carbon Fiber, Rear Vented Diffuser element Carbon Fiber, 19 or 20 inch forged wheels aluminum forged, Stainless or Titanium Sport Exhaust system, Vorsteiner custom embroidered floor mats and trunk mats with piping color options.

But take a moment to view the latest images of this tuned C63 AMG Coupe:

Source: Vorsteiner

August 22, 2012

Innovative 2013 Acura ILX Car Installation [VIDEO]

2013 Acura ILX Sedan is one of the most advanced cars in terms of technological innovation and now it is playing an important role in a video. Metric’s new album “Synthetica” is a blend between technology and nature.

They have collaborated with Acura and took the ILX on the road, visiting several cities in the United States. What was so elaborate in this communion is that the vehicle underwent special installation.

State of the art projection mapping and LED display lights worked together to give a 3D experience outside and inside the car. Take a look at the video below and you’ll get the impression of how awesome this project was!

httpv://youtu.be/7SazEAQPMDg

News and Video Source: YouTube

August 22, 2012

Mazda MX-5 GT4 Race Car Now Customer Built

Mazda MX-5 GT4 Race Car is going to be built for customers to order for the 2013 season. This in fact is the latest product of a process which began more than 20 years ago after Mazda made the decision to re-invent the lightweight sportscar.

Today, the MX-5 is still among the best-selling two-seater sportscar. And in addition, after three generations of development, it has become more capable, more economical, better equipped and safer.

The new 2013 Mazda MX-5 GT4 Race Car is built by Jota Sport and weighs 1000 kg. It is powered by an MZR two-litre turbo engine thank to which it is able to produce 320 hp (235 kW).

Moreover, each customer bought the car, will benefit from technical assistance from Jota and an extensive parts supply for those unforeseen racing accidents. The MX-5 GT4 includes a fully prepared shell with FIA spec roll cage, carbon fibre doors, front splitter, rear diffuser and rear wing as standard.

The interior of the car is includes carbon fibre dash and centre console, Pi Omega D2 display and data logger and a six speed sequential gearbox with paddle shift as standard. 2013 Mazda MX-5 GT4 Race Car has a starting price of £125000 and is now available to order for the 2013 season.

Source: Mazda

August 22, 2012

2013 Fiat 500 Street Offers Style and Sportiness

2013 Fiat 500 Street is going to enrich the highly successful range. This sporty and abundantly equipped new version of Fiat is aimed to capture the attention of the sports-minded customers.

They not only going to enjoy a great driving experience, but also will benefit from the style, economy and comfort of the famous city car. The stunning new outlook is due to the dark tinted windows, alloy wheels and satin chrome finished mouldings, handles and door mirrors.

Furthermore, the 500 Street’s power comes from the economical 1.2-litre petrol, the 0.9-litre TwinAir or the 1.3-litre MultiJet 2 diesel engine. The customers will also have the opportunity to choose between five exterior colors: Bossanova White, Pasodoble Red, Crossover Black, Electroclash Grey and Matt Black.

The optional equipment choices include air conditioning, sports seats, 16-inch alloy wheels, Blue&Me infotainment, leather steering wheel with radio controls, etc. The starting price of the new 2013 Fiat 500 Street is £11 360.

Source: Fiat

August 22, 2012

Toyota GT86 CS-V3 Race Car – Price €38 500

Toyota Motorsport has announced their new GT 86 CS-V3 race car, which is specially designed for easy maintenance, low running costs and great fun. The race car will compete in the V3 class of the VLN series.

The GT 86 CS-V3 race car is based on the road version of GT 86 and comes with a lot of performance upgrades like a big brake system, a racing exhaust and a track-focused suspension. There is also a complete interior strip, bucket seat and a certified roll-cage. The entire car is stiffened the chassis and has optimized weight distribution delivering better handling.

The car is powered by the well-known 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit from the standard model delivering 200HP (147 kW).

Orders are currently available and German pricing starts at €38,500.

“We want to share the passion of motorsport with as many people as possible and this car is the result. It is already race-proven having won the V3 class in the Nurburgring 24 Hours and we hope to see many more of these cars competing in the coming months. The GT86 is a perfect car for production-based motorsport. It already looks fantastic and has superb handling, so with further performance and safety upgrades we have created a really exciting and competitive car which is extremely cost effective.”, commented Yoshiaki Kinoshita, TMG President.

Source: Toyota

August 21, 2012

How to crash BMW E46 M3 in few seconds? [HD video]

Here is a short lesson, how to crash a nice BMW E46 M3. There are few steps, which you need to do and everything will be “OK”.

First, turn off the traction control (Dynamic Stability Control in E46 M3). Second, you have to find a hard course with a lot of curves and third just let a kid to drive it. This combination will guarantee you in the end … or the beginning of the day a crashed BMW E46 M3. Check also the strange driving position!

Hopefully nobody is hurt in the video, but the car, however is a total loss.

Indeed, E46 M3 is a very fast car and of course very difficult to drive. It is powered by a naturally aspirated six-cylinder 3.2 liter engine delivering 333HP (248 kW) and 355Nm (262 lb-ft) of torque in its US variant. 0-100 km/h in less than 5 seconds, ¼ mile in 13 seconds flat and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

So, the next time you decide to step on the gas pedal to the floor on such car just remind this video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZVrnd9V7sk

Source: mischieftelevision via Youtube

August 21, 2012

McLaren MP4-12C Spider Makes World Debut at Pebble Beach

McLaren MP4-12C Spider was officially unveiled in the beginning of July. Now McLaren showed the supercar for the first time in public at this weekend’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The 12C Spider is lightweight vehicle with a high-powered engine which generates 625 horsepower (460 kW). It also includes unique Retractable Hard Top (RHT) folding roof system that can be lowered or raised on the move, and a carbon ‘MonoCell’ chassis identical to that of the groundbreaking 12C Coupe.

The 12C Spider presented at Pebble Beach is not the one which we are already familiar thanks to the official photos. Instead, this example is in new volcano yellow paint, which adds even more dramatic effect to the car.

The impressive output of this McLaren comes from its bespoke 3.8-litre V8 twin turbo which is mated to the 7-Speed SSG dual-clutch transmission. The latter delivers lightning-fast gear changes through rocker-mounted shift paddles affixed to the rear of the steering wheel.

Vehicle dynamics technology feature Brake Steer, ProActive Chassis Control and the unique McLaren Airbrake. They all serve to bring more comfort in all driving conditions; and yet deliver race car performance and handling on track.

An overview of 12C Spider performance compared with the 12C:

	2013MP4-12C Spider (625 PS/616 bhp)	2013MP4-12C (625 PS/616 bhp)
0-62 mph	3.1 sec	3.1 sec
0-100mph	6.1 sec	6.0 sec
0-124 mph	9.0 sec	8.8 sec
¼ mile (400m)	10.8 sec @ 134 mph	10.6 sec @ 136 mph
V Max	204 mph	207 mph
CO2g/km	279	279

McLaren MP4-12C Spider will be priced from £195 500 in the UK and is now available to order from McLaren retailers. First deliveries to customers are planned for the beginning of the next year.

Source: McLaren

August 21, 2012

Revozport MINI Targa Raze Unveiled

RevoZport MINI Targa Raze is the latest release from the tuning company. They have equipped this MINI model with new aero and performance kit.

The UK tuners offer a more sleek and sporty look to the emblematic car, and have turned it into an extreme sports one that weight 30kg lighter. In addition they gave it a power boost from 181 hp (132 kW) to a staggering 250 hp (184 kW).

What RevoZport has basically done here to achieve such increase in power is that they have teamed up with the engineering team at TARGA Racing. The latter were in charge of building the performance kit. The aero kit on the other hand is complete built with carbon composite fibre with the latest curing method.

The MINI Targa Raze comprises of a complete aero kit that makes the vehicle 30kg lighter and widen the wheel track by 15mm both front and rear. Of course, a substantial reason for this was the utilization of carbon kevlar composite material.

The complete kit consist of 23 parts including a complete front bumper that equips with integrated LED DRL, a lightweight vented bonnet, a rear bumper with integrated chrome exhaust pipe and LED reverse and foglight, Side skirt that has air scoops, widened front and rear fender trim, a duckbill lip spoiler with an optional GT wing and complete carbon fibre roof panel.

The latter component has been developed by RevoZport. Furthermore, the performance upgrade was achieved through the use of a complete race engineered Titanium cat back exhaust that only weigh 5kg, a bespoke ECU mapping, carbon induction pipe, bigger intercooler and a pair of tricked camshafts.

As a result, the MINI can now generate the staggering 250 horsepower.

RevoZport MINI Targa Raze will be displayed and tested in the Zhuhai International Circuit in October this year.

Source: RevoZport

August 21, 2012

Lotus Exige V6 Cup Racer Officially Launched

Lotus Exige V6 Cup Racer has been officially launched during this weekend’s Lotus Festival at Brands Hatch. The new track-focused model is offered in two variants a Track Day version and a full-on Competition-spec car.

The top speed of this Lotus model hits 274km/h, and the acceleration here from 0 to 100 km/h is just 3.8 seconds. This astonishing performance is due to the 346 horsepower (255 kW) 3.5 litre supercharged V6 engine.

The Exige V6 Cup weighs 1080 kg, and comes with Lotus Dynamic Performance Management. This allows a switch of the engine and traction settings between Touring, Sport and Race.

In addition the racecar is equipped with Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo tyres; aerodynamically optimized front splitter, rear diffuser and wing; multi-adjustable suspension; and race-ready kit such as a heavy-duty roll cage, 4 or 6-point harnesses, isolator switches, FIA-approved fire extinguisher, tow eyes, removable steering wheel and HANS-compliant race seats.

The first cars will roll off the production line in December this year with an allocation of 20 examples through to March 2013. The price of the Track Day version starts at £62 995 and the one of the Competition-spec car starts at £74 995.

Source: Lotus

August 21, 2012

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