More renderings of the upcoming BMW M3 F80 have been released by Bimmerpost. The sports saloon is extremely aggressive and stylish. It is expected sometime in 2014, but nothing is confirmed, yet.The car comes with aerodynamics package including new front bumper and apron, some styling elements from the anticipated 1M and the M6 – style air vents with fins at the top and an upwardly angled top line from the big coupe and styled air curtain vent styling and position from the 1-Series ///M.There are also double-slat grilles and a M3 grille badge, both in the style of the 2013 M6.A lot of these details can be incorporated in the new M3, but probably the look won’t be exactly the same.Check out the pictures below to see what the production F80 M3 may look like.
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2014 BMW M3 F80 [Render pictures]
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder revealed [HD video]
Nissan has officially announced the new 2013 Pathfinder, which will make its official debut at the end of this year. The car is practically the same as the Concept model.The 2013 Pathfinder features a sleek, aerodynamically styled exterior, a premium interior, class-exclusive user-friendly technology and a new unibody platform and advanced drivetrain that helps it achieve best-in-class fuel economy while maintaining class-lead towing and off-pavement capabilities.
“Unveiling our next-generation Pathfinder is a major follow-up to the introduction of the all-new Altima sedan,” commented Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc.
“With its bold new design, best-in-class fuel economy and family adventure capabilities, our dealers can’t wait to share this new model with customers in their showrooms.”, he added.
The all-new Pathfinder also features EZ Flex Seating SystemTM with LATCH AND GLIDETM. LATCH AND GLIDETM is an industry first 2nd row tip-up seat for use with a child safety seat, which also provides easy access to the 3rd row while keeping the child seat securely fastened. The 2nd row also features a 60/40 split-fold seating with a segment best 5.5 inches of seat travel. Class-exclusive features include Easy Fill Tire Alert and the segment-first availability of an Around ViewTM Monitor.
Other available amenities include leather-appointed seating, heated steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, programmable Nissan Intelligent Key®, Nissan Navigation System, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, 13-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system, Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Dual-Zone Climate Control, RearView Monitor, remote engine start and tri-zone entertainment system.
The engine range includes a a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 264 HP (194 kW). It is mated to an Xtronic CVT that can be paired to an optional AWD.
The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will be offered in 4×4 and 4×2 drive configurations and in four models – S, SV, SL and Platinum.
Source: Nissan
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SR Auto Porsche Cayenne with PUR Wheels
Think of a car which is a pure example of luxury and class! Of course a lot of instances come into mind but they disappear in a second when one thinks about the Porsche Cayenne.This Porsche comes powered by a 3.6 L V6 engine producing 300 horsepower (221 kW). A manual gearbox serves as the standard transmission system here featuring an eight-speed Tiptronic as standard equipment.
However this lucky unit got even prettier. And if you ask how, well the people from PUR Wheels and SR Auto Group have the answer. The owner of this particular Cayenne arrived with the request of wheels which weren’t too flashy.
PUR Wheels immediately supplied the Cayenne with their newly engineered highly coveted 4OUR DEPTH design in a twenty two inch SUV fitment. We can now only admire the owner who drives this beauty.
Source: SR Auto Group
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Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid – Pricing Announced
The most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever produced is the Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid. Everyone who is interested in luxury cars which are at the same time efficient will appreciate the news that the brand has just announced the prices and specifications of the hybrid vehicleThe standard equipment here features 17-inch alloy wheels. However, if one still wants to achieve maximum efficiency, there are the 16-inch wheels, which can deliver the lowest possible CO2 and economy figures. The interior includes leather upholstery, Becker Map Pilot Navigation and LED daytime running lights.
More importantly, the E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid combines the powerful but highly efficient 2,143cc, four-cylinder diesel engine, which develops 204 hp (150 kW) and 500 Nm (370 lb-ft) of torque, and the 20 kW electric motor. They are both mounted within the 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission powered by a 19kW Lithium-ion battery.
The effect is that the E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid accelerates from rest to 62 mph in 7.5-seconds before reaching a maximum speed of 150 mph. When fitted with the 16-inch wheels, the vehicle is capable of returning 65.7 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting as little as 109 g/km of CO2.
The Hybrid system is packaged within the vehicle. The electric motor, for example, is mounted within the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission. The gearbox substitutes a torque converter for a wet clutch system, so that it allows the internal combustion engine to be disengaged entirely via the clutch. In addition it also allows the electric-only drive to be maintained for short periods, while at the same time it boosts economy.
The E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid Saloon has a starting price beginning from £39 645, while the price of the Estate variant starts at £41 435. The deliveries of the new E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid are set to start in November this year.
Source: Mercedes-Benz
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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is by far the most powerful and technologically advanced, Jeep vehicle ever produced. It not only delivers outstanding driving performance in all conditions, but also delivers world-class ride and handling, interior and exterior qualities.The Cherokee SRT8 runs from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 160 mph. These significant numbers are possible thanks to the 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology. It delivers exactly 470 horsepower (351 kW) and 465 lb.-ft. (630 Nm) of torque.
The efficiency of the vehicle is secured by the Standard Fuel Saver Technology included. In addition for the economy contributes the active valve exhaust system as well.
In fact, the brand is states that the 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 has the best handling ever. It is capable of .90 g on the skid pad and includes a SRT-tuned, adaptive damping suspension, stability control, adaptive damping, transmission shift strategy, transfer case torque proportioning, Electronic Limited Slip Differential performance, throttle control and cylinder de-activation.
Here also the driver can manually choose between five dynamic modes for specific driving conditions: Auto, Sport, Tow, Track, and Snow. Other highlights are the 5-spoke, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, on which the Jeep rides. They can be fitted on P295/45ZR20 Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season run-flat tires or on Pirelli P Zero Three-season.
The exterior is now even more aggressive but still – functional. The one-piece front fascia features LED multi-function daytime running lamps. The body-colored front grille with a unique black screen background and chrome bezel inserts add to the aggressive look.
At the rear, the vehicle has a liftgate spoiler that reduces drag and improves downforce. A unique one-piece rear fascia includes a separate air diffuser along with an available trailer receiver and access cover. The dual-sport exhaust system features 4-inch exhaust tips.
What is new for the 2013 are the two special models: the bright white “Alpine” edition and brilliant black “Vapor” edition. Both include the addition of Black Vapor Chrome finish to the standard split 5-spoke, 20 inch wheels along with unique gloss black exterior appointments featuring: Jeep hood badge, Grand Cherokee door badge, Front grille surround and inserts, Rear light bar and step pad.
How about the interior? It is refined and luxurious. The leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel includes a unique satin chrome rim section with a flattened bottom surface. The standard paddle-shift controls are positioned at both sides of the contoured palm rests.
The comfort of the interior is further enhanced by the standard SRT-styled Nappa leather and suede seats with adjustable headrests. The embroidered SRT logos and contrast stitching accent the two front seats.
In terms of safety and security 45 safety and security features are included: Active head restraints, Active turn signals, Adaptive cruise control, Advanced multi-stage air bags, Anti-lock brake system, Anti-lock brake system with rough-road detection, BeltAlert, Blind-spot Monitoring, Brake Assist, Brake Override, Brake-traction control system, Child seat anchor system, Constant-force Retractors, Electronic roll mitigation, Electronic stability control, Energy-absorbing steering column, Enhanced Accident Response System, Express Up/Down Windows, Forward Collision Warning, High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, Hill-start Assist, Keyless Enter-N-Go, Knee bolsters, Navigation system, ParkSense rear park assist system, ParkView rear back-up camera, Power tilt-and-telescoping steering column with memory, Rain Brake Support, Rain-sensing wipers, Ready Alert Braking, Rear Cross Path (RCP), Remote (fob) operated windows (front windows – down only), Remote keyless entry, Remote start, Rollover crash sensing, Seat-belt pretensioners, Sentry Key engine Immobilizer, Signal mirrors, SmartBeam headlamps, Standard full-length side-curtain air bags, Standard seat-mounted side thorax air bags, Three-point seat belts, Tire-pressure monitoring, Trailer-sway control, Uconnect Phone.
Furthermore a wide variety of infotainment options are available. For example, the premium navigation and SiriusXM Travel Link are standard with the 730N Media Center CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio.
The optional Vehicle Entertainment System on the other hand includes a DVD player and rear seat overhead screen. The Media Center or the VES remote can control multiple screen inputs and each screen can play something different.
Also there is available 825-watt, 19-speaker premium SRT performance audio surround-sound system from Harman Kardon. It includes a 32-volt Tracking Power Supply (TPS) 12-channel Class D amplifier that delivers outstanding acoustics and brings multi-dimensional, quality sound for all interior occupants.
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 has a staring price of $59 995.
Source: Jeep
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Volkswagen Passat CC by KBR Motorsport
Usually, when you need some extra character on the road, you turn to aftermarket designers like A. Kahn or tuning houses that resemble Gemballa or Prior. They will be more than happy to put a bumper or two on your gone-souless Mercedes or Porsche. But then, you can do this with your car…provided that you are not ashamed to drive around with “SWAT” written on your side.Here SWAT actually stands for “Special Wagons And Tuning” which is the parent company of KBR Motorsport and they are responsible for this camouflaged Volkswagen Passat CC. It’s not likely to blend in with it, is it? Luckily, for every drop of insanity here, there’s some sense that compensates. Take the aftermarket 3rd grade coilover suspension – it lowers the four-door coupe neatly so that, at the very least, the 9 x 20-inch R12 Nero wheels gain as much visual prominence as possible. The tire size on all fours stands at 225/30ZR20. There’s some artillery involved as well – an exhaust system that includes a racing catalyst and a 76 mm single tailpipe. That jumps the power of the Passat to 280 hp.
And that camouflage thing, is not really a paint job. It’s more of a foil job done by the guys at CoverEFX. And that pretty much wraps it up – the KBR Motorsport Volkswagen Passat CC Now-you-see-me-now-you-do style.
Source: KBR Motorsport
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Porsche Panamera GTS White Storm Edition by Anderson Germany
Anderson Germany has announced their latest project, which is based on Porsche Panamera GTS. The name is White Storm Edition and as you may suggest the vehicle comes with a nice white exterior featuring some tuning elements.The tuning specialists have installed a new front apron, modified rear diffuser housing the sports exhaust system and a set of enormous wheels fitted with ultra-low profile run-on-flat tires.
The interior is also sensational – Alcantara and Leather all over the place in nice Champagne colour contrasting to the white carbon fiber used for some applications.
Porsche Panamera GTS is powered by a 4.8 liter V8 with 430PS (316 kW) at 6700RPM and 520Nm (385 lb-ft) at 3500RPM. The engine is mated to a 7-speed Porsche DKG gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and Vmax – 288 km/h (179 mph). The fuel consumption is very good too – 21.6 mpg US with 256 g/km CO2. The kerb weight is 1920 kg.
Nothing is mentioned about performance package.
Source: Anderson Germany
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Nagel Dakkar Dartz Concept
Here is a nice look of the future vehicles – Nagel Dakkar Dartz Concept. The car is sketched by DARTZ stuff designer Alex Isaev and German designer Pochwatta.According to them: “DARTZ-SAM will be favorite car in Your garage – as when you will wake up don’t knowing what’s your plans for today, you can easy jump in in DARTZ-SAM – you can go off-road, all-road, or any-road.”
DARTZ-SAM sales plan on nearest years:
2013 10 units
2014 20 units
2015 40 units
2016 40 units
2017 40 units
Car price is planned €250,000 – €300,000 for base model.
Car Specifications:
Engine
8 cylinder AMG Mercedes V8 Bi-turbo
Capacity 5.5L
Performance 650 HP, 850 Nm (626 lb ft)
Top speed 250 km/h
Drive train
Gearbox 7
gear double clutch gearbox
Clutch AP Racing
Sinter metallic Differentials Sadev
Body
Titanium tubular frame chassis Base for all the vehicles
Carbon Kevlar chassis Extremely light
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm (4-door / 4920mm)
Width 2000 mm Height 1700 mm (250 mm clearance)
Unloaded weight 1890 kgs / 1990 kgs
Wheel base 2910 mm (4-door / 3210mm)
Source: Dartz
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Fiat 500 Abarth Refreshes Range
A new line of Abarth Fiats is underway. Two new models, the 595 Turismo and the 595 Competizione, will diversify the Italian skunk work’s portfolio.
Both cars will employ the same 1.4 liter T-Jet engine that’s been boosted to 160 bhp, both will have the same two options – a manual and an MTA (Manual Transmission Automated) semi-automatic gearbox and both will come with an upgraded set of dampers.
Some more cosmetic features will be shared as well. Think tinted windows at the back, Xenon headlights, 17-inch wheels and red brake calipers. The Abarth 595 Turismo will be more long haul oriented (as the name suggests) so it will come with automatic climate control, leather seats, Alutex pedals, footrest and door kick-plates, “bespoke” floor mats and machined aluminum fuel and oil filler caps.
The Abarth 595 Competizione gets cross-drilled front and rear disc brakes a Monza exhaust upgrade and aluminum pedals.
Additionally, the 140 bhp Abarth 500 will remain in the family as the entry-level Fiat but with now more equipment as standard. Air conditioning, front fog lights, rear parking sensors and a leather gear lever surround included – £13,975 ($21,824) for the manual. The Turismo and Competizione start from £17,725 ($27,681) and £18,725 ($29,242) respectively.
Abarth Fiat 595 Turismo 
Abarth Fiat 595 Competizione Source: Abarth
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Velos Designwerks Mercedes-Benz C63 Black Series
Velos Designwerks Mercedes Benz C63 Black Series is effect of the work of collaboration between the tuners of two excellent tuning companies: Velos Designwerks and HRE Performance Wheels. With their united forces they have given the unique C63 AMG Coupe Black Series a new astonishing and cleaner look.Some of the modifications here include new black grille and roof, and the unique P44SC wheels with brushed tinted aluminium finish and a complex five double-spoke design. In fact, they are with modern Conical profile, which creates the strongest and at the same time the lightest P40 up to date.
The professionals from HRE Wheels have also used aerospace-grade 6061-T6 forged aluminum for high strength-to-weight ratio. And in order to minimize unsprung mass and rotational inertia for maximum performance and handling, they have included standard side cuts and backpad pocketing.
Nevertheless no modifications have been done on the power characteristics of the Mercedes-Benz. However, the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series still amazes with its 6.3 liter V8 engine, which produces 517 horsepower (380 kW) at 6,800rpm and 620Nm (458 lb-ft) at 5,000rpm.
Source: Velos Designwerks
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MEC Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230 Wide Body
MEC Design Mercedes Benz SL R230 Wide Body is a comprehensive tuning on the emblematic Mercedes-Benz SL model. It was made via MEC Design‘s wide range of improvement and styling products and packages.This particular modification includes 3 piece alloy wheels, aerodynamic body kits, serious exhausts enhancements, extreme lowering systems, and other lavish accessories for the interior. For instance here are included high-quality velour floor mats, luxury steering wheels, and other wood accessories.
The MEC Design 3pc wheels included are bespoke, with silver and black color finish combination. Besides those tunings, unfortunately none has done to the power.
The Mercedes stays with its factory characteristics. They are still significant though. It generates 604 hp (450 kW) from its twin-turbocharged 6.0 liter, 5,980 cc V12 engine at 5500 rpm, and accelerates form 0-60 mph time for only 4.2 seconds.
Source: MEC Design
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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series by Domanig
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series by Domanig is exquisite tuning creation by the talented designers and engineers from the German based tuning company Domanig Autodesign. Although the C63 AMG Black Series is almost perfect… almost. Exactly this word motivated the tuners to transform and enhance the emblematic Mercedes-Benz.In particular, they weren’t satisfied with the performance and look of the car. As a standard, the C63 is equipped with 6.3-liter V8 engine, which brings 517 hp (380 kW) on the road. The performance of the car however was boosted with the installation of a Domanig-header, sports catalyst and a modified engine control unit.
The result is that the Mercedes now achieves 600 horsepower (441 kW). The top speed was also enhanced too the number of 320 km/h. In addition, the aerodynamical presence of the car benefit from the fact that the car is 25-30 mm nearer to the ground.
In addition the Black Series was equipped with chrome parts painted in black-gloss paint or body color paint. The exhaust tailpipes for instance are with coating in the same color. The center console is also painted in body color.
Domanig High Quality Wheels are the ext highlight here. The three-piece type wheels come in a shiny black-coating with a polished outer rim edge. The rims have the size of 10.5 x 20 inches at the front axle, and at the rear – 12 x 5 x 20 inches. For the tires, the choice is 265/30ZR20er and 305/25Z20er Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires.
Source: Domanig Autodesign via Facebook
