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  • 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

    Subaru now offers more benefits for the customers of high-performance Impreza WRX Sti. The iconic car now comes with more power, SAT NAV system and the price remains the same. 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi is priced at £32 995, but for a limited period only.

    The engine is the well-know 2.5 liter turbocharged four-cylinder boxer with 320PS at 6000RPM and 450Nm at 3400RPM. The power is improved with 20PS and 43Nm and this upgrade will be only available for the cars purchased until the end of June 2011. The acceleration is staggering – 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.

    The Sat NAV system comes as standard and features touch-screen capability, Bluetooth and iPod connection. The screen is also detachable and can be connected to a laptop via a USB port for easy downloading of any information.

    2011 Sti comes with symmetrical AWD, keyless entry and push button start, hill start assist, climate control, SI-Drive, leather Recaro seats, 18 inch alloy wheels, remote locking, satellite tracker and cruise control.

    The special offers runs from April 1st until June 31st. Both body variants are available – 4 and 5-door.

    2011 subaru wrx sti

    Source: Subaru

  • 2011 Peugeot 508 reports strong sales

    Peugeot has reported that its recently launched Peugeot 508 is celebrating an exclusively high demand with 5,000 cars registered in Q1 2011. (more…)

  • BMW X1 M-Package

    BMW will offer M package accessories for the small crossover X1.

    The package includes front and rear bumpers as well as side skirts. The wheel arches are modified, too.

    The interior boats sport steering wheel, M-badging door sills and M-gear shifter.

    However, BMW is considering an M version of X1. There are no official data, but the crossover will feature an aerodynamic body kit, sports suspension and huge brake system.

    X1M is expected to be powered by the same engine as 1-Series M – 3.0 liter turbocharge six-cylinder with 320PS (235 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a 8-speed automatic transmission. The acceleration will be around 5.0 seconds to 100 km/h.

    Still, nothing is official and the company is currently focused on launching the new M5 F10 and M6 models.

    As though BMW X1M is a great idea!

    BMW X1 M-Package

    Source: BMW

  • Fifth Gear Web TV: 27.0 Litre Rover SD1 – Charlie’s Story

    In one of the latest episodes of Fifth Gear, Johnny Smith takes interview from Charlie, who is the owner of truly staggering home-made Rover SD1.

    The incredible about the car is not only its uniqueness, but the brutal 27.0 liter engine from an aeroplane or exactly from World War II Spitfire plane.

    The ride with Charlie was rather scary and after 150mph (240 km/h), Johnny searched for a handle to catch… but the driver continued to accelerate the home-made machine and it eventually made over 160 mph (260 km/h).

    Another interesting thing about the car is the rear badge – V12 27L. Clearly, the „V12” is taken from an old Merc and „27L” is probably taken from the neighbourhood tuning shop.

    Check out the video and see the whole story of Charlie and its incredible home-made car.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1BnhZsS8a0

    rover sd1

    Source: Fifth Gear Web TV

  • TECHART Porsche 911 Turbo power upgrade

    TECHART has just released a staggering power upgrade for the well-know athlete Porsche 911 Turbo, which packs the ride with an exclusive power kick further reinforced by a special Sport exhaust unit for even more confident and impressive roar. (more…)

  • BMW M3 GTS Sedan Concept

    BMW has introduced M3 E90 GTS Concept (Sedan), which follows the M3 E92 GTS (Coupe). However, the Sedan is still a concept car and didn’t get the full GTS specification.Probably, the M3 E90 GTS will be powered by the same 4.4 liter V8 with 450PS (331 kW) as the Coupe version. This is a revised version of the well-know 4.0 liter V8 in a regular M3, which delivers 420PS (309 kW).M3 GTS Sedan Concept includes 19” alloys, huge brake system, rear boot lid spoiler and the black kidney grills. The car also gets front splitter, lighter sport exhaust system and revised suspension.BMW M3 GTS Sedan will go to production, of course in limited numbers. The price will definitely less than GTS Coupe’s.Stay tuned for further information and video!BMW M3 GTS Sedan Concept

    Source: Car Magazine

  • Buick Envision SUV concept

    The Shanghai division of GM has officially confirmed that the all-new Buick Envision SUV concept will make its first public appearance at Auto Shanghai 2011 on April 18. (more…)

  • Prior Design BMW 5-Series F10

    Right after the unveiling of 2012 BMW M5 F10 Concept, Prior Design has introduced its aerodynamic kit for the new 5-Series. Still, the tuning company didn’t release any further information about its project except some small pictures.

    However, the aerodynamic kit includes refined front bumper, new rear bumper and modified side skirts. Our opinion is that the front looks a lot better than M5 variant, but he rear still looks like it is designed by Audi.

    Prior F10 also received huge wheels finished in black and some vinyls with the logo of the company.

    There is also no information on which model will be ased Prior Design F10 and whether there will be a performance packages, but hopefully they will offer some ECU re-maps for the mighty turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.

    Stay tuned for more information!
    Prior Design BMW 5-Series F10

    Source: Prior Design

  • MEC Design Mercedes SLS AMG Sneak Peak

    MEC Design, the famous Berlin-based tuning specialist has finally released some final 3D images of its highly-anticipated program for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which are kind a late and instead of showcasing us fully the brand’s complete designs, they are just giving us another sneak peak of their upcoming SLS conversion.

    Re-scheduled to debut later in May, the MEC Design’s SLS program will offer customers a bold front bumper with optional 1 or 2 piece front spoiler that will available in either body color or carbon finish, front LED lights, rear bumper with 3 different looking diffusers – Extreme, GT3 or Formula style, side skirts with LED lighting, rear spoiler and window spoiler, as well as a roof air intake.

    Cem Altun, MEC Designs CEO, shared: “We are naturally disappointed that we have to put back the launch of the MEC Design SLS but it will definitely be worth the wait. We have had some amazing feedback already and feel that the SLS will be very popular once it has been released.”

    MEC Design SLS Front bumper with 1pc spoiler

    MEC Design SLS Rear bumper with GT3 diffuser

    MEC Design Mercedes SLS AMG detail options:

    • Front bumper with optional

    – 1pc. Front spoiler (also in Carbon)
    – 2pc. Front spoiler (also in Carbon)
    – LED Lights

    • Rear bumper with optional

    – Extreme diffusor (also in Carbon)
    – GT3 diffusor (also in Carbon)
    – Formula diffusor (also in Carbon)

    • Side skirts
    • Rear spoiler (also in Carbon)
    • Rear window spoiler (also in Carbon)
    • Roof air intake (also in Carbon)

    MEC Design SLS Front bumper with 2pc spoiler

    MEC Design SLS Rear bumper with Extreme diffuser

    Source: MEC Design

  • Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1

    Hennessey has just published an exclusive video footage of its Hennessey ZR750 Corvette ZR1, showcasing the ride’s staggering, world-class, super sports car performance. (more…)

  • Project Kahn 2011 Range Rover Sport Diablo

    Project Kahn introduced a special tuning program for 2011 Range Rover Sport. Its project name is Diablo and you will understand why, when you check out the pictures.

    The owner of the tuning company – Afzal Kahn, who designed the Diablo says that the car speaks to its owner’s heart more than any other car in production today. He is so right, because the vehicle looks fantastic. Clean lines and pure aggression.

    The aerodynamics package includes bullet side vents in red carbon, red rubber side steps and Kahn branding. The exterior is completed by the 22” RS lightweight wheels with red stripes on them.

    The interior boasts new bespoke touch, which can satisfy even the most demanding customers. Besides that, the vehicle received Kahn steering wheel, Kahn floor mats and Kahn aluminum foot pedals.

    Price list is not announced, yet!

    Source: Project Kahn

  • Project Kahn 2011 Range Rover Sport Davis Mark II

    Project Kahn has released a special tuning package for the 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0TDV 6SE. The name of the project is „Davis Mark II Edition”.

    For now, the tuning company offers only styling package, which includes a new lower front bumper, rear low valance, RS grille and floating roof. The vehicle is finished in Matt pearl grey, which gives it stylish look. Other accessories, which the exterior features are matt pearl grey door handles, LED strip lights in the front arches, red rubbber side steps and red calipers. Finally, the Range received a quad-exhaust system.

    Inside, the SUV boasts a quilted carbon fiber bespoke leather interior in red, Kahn billet steering wheel, Project Kahn floor mats and Kahn aluminum foot pedals. The cabin also gets RS300 rev counter, speedo, time clock and stainless steel door sills.

    Range Rover Sport „Davis Mark II Edition” stands on RS-R wheels.

    The price of the car is £69 875.

    Project Kahn 2011 Range Rover Sport Davis Mark II
    Project Kahn 2011 Range Rover Sport Davis Mark II

    Source: Project Kahn