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Car Makes

  • 2011 Porsche Carrera GTS to debut at Paris Show 2010

    Porsche has revealed its plans to premiere a new beast model from the Carrera lineup at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Designed to close the gap between the Carrera S and the powerful 911 GT3 with 435 horsepower, the new 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS will boast an estimated output of 408 horsepower backed by extraordinary dynamics and emphatically sporty equipment.

    On the outside, the new Porsche GTS will benefit from a 44 millimeter wider Carrera 4 body featuring a wider track with a classic rear-wheel drive. In addition to that, a set of sleek black 19-inch centre-mount RS Spyder wrapped in 305/30 ZR 19 tires on the rear axle underlines even more the enhanced performance of the pure-blooded sports car. Further details on the outer dress include: a SportDesign front apron with spoiler edge, unique sideskirts, as well as Carrera GTS logotype on the doors and the rear lid.

    In performance terms, the 2011 Porsche Carrera 911 GTS will be offered with a 3.8-litre flat engine linked to a six-speed manual transmission as standard. Upon customer request, a seven-speed PDK will be also featured. Thanks these elements, the new car will be able to sprint from standstill to 100 km/h for only 4.2 seconds, equipped with PDK and a Sport Chrono Package Plus in Sport Plus mode.

    Available from December in Germany, the 911 Carrera GTS Coupe will be priced at 104,935 Euro, incl VAT, while the Cabriolet version will be offered at 115,050 Euro.

  • 2012 Ford Focus ST officially comes to Paris Motor Show

    Its official now! Ford has published a pack of hi-resolution images and a short doc regarding its new high-performance flagship ride – the 2012 Ford Focus ST. (more…)

  • Lexus CT 200h – more details

    Lexus CT 200h will be put on sale early next year. The hybrid hatchback is expected to be one of the best selling cars on the market boasting nice styling, a sports roof-mounted spoiler, 17” alloys and LED headlights.

    The interior features 8” LCD display, metallic accents and some nice materials. In true ECO spirit, Lexus equipped the car with installed “bamboo charcoal-based resin diaphragm speakers” and bioplastic dashboard components. (more…)

  • 2011 Hyundai ix20 shows its real face

    Hyundai has exclusively published the first real images of its all-new B-segment MPV, the 2011 Hyundai ix20. (more…)

  • 2011 Seat Alhambra – The better “VW Sharan”

    2011 Seat Alhambra is now available with new range of TDI and TSI engine, which are more efficient and with better performance. The VAN offers new body structure with sliding doors and seating modularity for 5 or 7 passengers.

    The interior has two trim levels. The base level – Reference offers a four-speaker audio system, sliding rear seats with an „Easy Fold” function, and a cooled compartment. The next level – Style adds tri-zone climate control, an eight-speaker premium audio system with USB and AUX-in connectivity, (more…)

  • Abarth prepares hot EsseEsse rides for 2010 Paris Motor Show

    At the upcoming motoring event in the French capital – Paris, Abarth, the in-house tuner for Fiat is preparing two extremely powerful debutants – the Abarth Punto Evo EsseEsse and the Abarth 500C EsseEsse. (more…)

  • 2011 Audi S1 will make its official debut at the Paris Motor Show

    This year’s Paris Motor Show will introduce a lot of interesting cars and one of them is the Audi S1, which will make its official debut.

    The car will be practically the same like the A1 with S-line package, but with lowered suspension and bigger 17” alloys.

    Audi S1 is powered by the famous 1.4 liter TSI with 180PS. An innovation is that the S1 wont be equipped with quattro as standard. Instead, the small will be front wheel drive. (more…)

  • 2012 BMW M5 F10 – stunningly beautiful

    M5 has been always something special for the car fans. It is a perfect combination between sports car and family saloon. Hi-revving big engines with tons of hp, breath-taking stopping power and excellent comfort. Now, it is turn to the 5th generation of M5 – F10 model.

    The car will be produced and put on sale in 2012, powered by a twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 currently in X5 and X6 M versions. The estimated power is 555PS, but the saloon will have at least 600PS. (more…)

  • PD Porsche 996 PD3 – old form, new flavour

    Prior Design, the Kamp-Lintfort-based styling specialist has unwrapped its latest Porsche conversion – the Prior-Design Porsche 996 PD3. (more…)

  • BMW E92 M3 Agitator refined by RENM

    Another creation of the Australian tuning company RENM is M3 Agitator, based on E92 BMW M3.

    The car is powered by 4.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 revving to the epic 8400RPM. The power is 420hp and 400Nm of torque from the factory. However, RenM modified the engine a bit and increased its power to 450hp and 440Nm.

    The upgrades are carbon fiber air intake, sports air filter, high performance exhaust system and an adequate ECU remap for all these upgrades. The result is 30hp and 40Nm more. (more…)

  • 2011 Mazda BT-50 – pickup segment goes modern

    At this year’s edition of Australian International Motor Show, Mazda Motor Corporation is about to pull off the curtain on its all-new Mazda BT-50 compact pickup truck. (more…)

  • RENM Audi R8 – more power for 4.2 V8 and 5.2 V10

    RENM Performance now offer tunning package for Audi R8, both versions – V8 and V10.

    The 4.2 liter V8 received ECU remap, cold air intake and sports exhaust system to increase the overall power to 460PS and 465Nm of torque, which is an increase of 40PS and 35Nm. If you are ready to empty your pockets completely, you can order a supercharger kit for the V8, which boosts it to whopping 530PS and 600Nm. (more…)