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2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec – 9G-Tronic Automatic

Mercedes-Benz make very strange decisions… sometimes. The manufacturer decided to introduce the all-new 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox with the E-Class as we all expected it with the new S-class.

However, the 9G-Tronic (replacing the 7G-Tronic) is avaialble in the facelifted E-Class and particularly for E350 BlueTec model. The acceleration time remains the same – 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, but the two additional ratios and Stop/Start function have improved fuel efficiency in the combined cycle – 5.3 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 138 g/km – combined cycle.

Mercedes-Benz has removed the standard 6-speed manual gearbox from the E220 BlueEfficiency Edition and replaced it with 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. As a result of this change the super-efficient model will need just 4.4 liters / 100 km of fuel and will emit CO2 emissions of 114 g/km. Thanks to these changes, the revised model is EURO 6 compliant.

The E-Class line-up is boosted by an E200 NGD which is a natural-gas model powered by a 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbocharged engine taken from the B200 Natural Gas Drive – 154HP (115 kW) and 269Nm (199 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 10.4 seconds and a combined cycle economy of 4.3 kg / 100 km, which is around 6.3 liters / 100 km of normal fuel.

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Mercedes-Benz make very strange decisions… sometimes. The manufacturer decided to introduce the all-new 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox with the E-Class as we all expected it with the new S-class.

However, the 9G-Tronic (replacing the 7G-Tronic) is avaialble in the facelifted E-Class and particularly for E350 BlueTec model. The acceleration time remains the same – 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, but the two additional ratios and Stop/Start function have improved fuel efficiency in the combined cycle – 5.3 liters / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 138 g/km – combined cycle.

Mercedes-Benz has removed the standard 6-speed manual gearbox from the E220 BlueEfficiency Edition and replaced it with 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. As a result of this change the super-efficient model will need just 4.4 liters / 100 km of fuel and will emit CO2 emissions of 114 g/km. Thanks to these changes, the revised model is EURO 6 compliant.

The E-Class line-up is boosted by an E200 NGD which is a natural-gas model powered by a 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter turbocharged engine taken from the B200 Natural Gas Drive – 154HP (115 kW) and 269Nm (199 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 10.4 seconds and a combined cycle economy of 4.3 kg / 100 km, which is around 6.3 liters / 100 km of normal fuel.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

July 22, 2013

Kelleners Sport BMW 6-Series GranCoupe

Kelleners Sport has announced their latest project based on BMW 6-Series GranCoupe. The 4-door Coupe comes with attractive styling including complete aerodynamics package.

The exterior looks bold and aggressive and features new front and rear bumpers, a new ventilated front hood, a pair of revised side skirts and a set of alloy wheels. Other upgrades include front fender vent surrounds, trunk-mounted spoiler and a new sports exhaust system.

Nothing is mentioned about performance modifications, but there will be some ECU upgrades for the 640d powered by 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged diesel with 313HP and 630Nm; the 640i with 3.0 liter twin-turbo petrol delivering 320HP and 450Nm; and the powerful 650i with 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with 450HP and 650Nm of torque.

Source: Kelleners Sport

July 22, 2013

HG Motorsport Volkswagen Golf GTI – 308HP and 435Nm

HG Motorsport has published a video showing how the Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance achieves more than 300HP and 400Nm of torque.

The Golf GTI Performance is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 230HP (169 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torqeu.

HG Motorsport has installed a carbon air intake, a sports exhaust system and an HF Series intercooler. The result is 263HP (193 kW) and 376Nm (277 lb-ft) – Stage 1.

Stage 2 includes an optimized ECU boosting the engine to 289HP (212 kW) and 405Nm (299 lb-ft).

Stage 3 features additional optimization for a total power of 302HP (222 kW) and 444Nm (327 lb-ft). However, the tuner offers 308HP (226 kW) and slightly less torque – 435Nm (321 lb-ft).

HG Motorsport has published a video showing how the Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance achieves more than 300HP and 400Nm of torque.

The Golf GTI Performance is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 230HP (169 kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torqeu.

HG Motorsport has installed a carbon air intake, a sports exhaust system and an HF Series intercooler. The result is 263HP (193 kW) and 376Nm (277 lb-ft) – Stage 1.

Stage 2 includes an optimized ECU boosting the engine to 289HP (212 kW) and 405Nm (299 lb-ft).

Stage 3 features additional optimization for a total power of 302HP (222 kW) and 444Nm (327 lb-ft). However, the tuner offers 308HP (226 kW) and slightly less torque – 435Nm (321 lb-ft).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPi-ATqLU-s

Source: HG Motorsport

July 22, 2013

Megane Renaultsport Red Bull Racing RB8

Kelleners Sport has announced their latest project based on BMW 6-Series GranCoupe. The 4-door Coupe comes with attractive styling including complete aerodynamics package.

The exterior looks bold and aggressive and features new front and rear bumpers, a new ventilated front hood, a pair of revised side skirts and a set of alloy wheels. Other upgrades include front fender vent surrounds, trunk-mounted spoiler and a new sports exhaust system.

Nothing is mentioned about performance modifications, but there will be some ECU upgrades.

Renault UK has announced the pricing of the new Megane Renaultsport Red Bull Racing RB8. The super-hot hatchback is priced from £28,245 and will be limited to just 30 units.

The flagship Megane Renaultsport takes its inspiration from Red Bull Racing’s Formula 1 identity, featuring an exclusive Twilight Blue finish with Platinum Grey detail.

Packed with cutting edge technology, the only thing missing is wings. The striking hot hatch includes Recaro seats, R-Link Multimedia system and TomTom Live navigation system, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres, plus the latest on-board Renaultsport Monitor v2.0 featuring a more user-friendly interface, GPS-tracked lap timing, 0-62 mph times, G-force diagram, power output data and other information.

It is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol with 265HP (197 kW) and 360Nm (267 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in under 6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – eletronically limited.

The limited edition version packs the same fundamental features as Megane Renaultsport 265 Cup, including stiffer springs, dampers and anti-roll bar, a limited slip differential, grooved discs with red Brembo front callipers and trademark Renaultsport technologies.

Source: Renault

July 22, 2013

2014 Renault Clio Cup – 220HP and 270Nm

2014 Renault Clio Cup - Front Angle

Renault has announced the new 2014 Renault Clio Cup, which benefits from all the assets of the Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC.

The 2014 Clio Cup comes with a welded roll cage, monocoque chassis, 17” rims fitted with low-profile performance tires. The front suspension includes Pseudo-McPherson one-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber and the rear – One-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber with programmed flexible axle/torsion beam.

The power is coming from a 220HP (162 kW) at 6,000 RPM and 270Nm (200 lb-ft) at 2,500 RPM. The engine is connected to a Sadev ST82-17 6-speed sequential gearbox sending the power to a Sadev 23/90 self-locking limited-slip differential at the front wheels.

The curb weight is just 1065 kg (2350 lbs).

The new Clio Cup is manufactured and assembled at the Alpine factory in Dieppe. With its bench-tested and race-sealed engine, the car is delivered ready-to-race.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

CHASSIS
Type	Clio Renaultsport steel bodyshell reinforced by a welded roll cage
Materials	Steel
ENGINE
Type	Renault M5Mt, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, 1618cc, turbo charged with direct injection
Max power	220 hp at 6000 rpm
Max torque	270 Nm at 2500-5500 rpm
Max engine speed	6500 rpm
Electronics	Cosworth SQ7 Di – XAP electric control
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox	Sadev ST82-17 six-speed sequential + reverse gear
Controls	XAP electric control, semi-automatic steering-wheel mounted
Differential	Sadev 23/90 self-locking limited-slip
Clutch	AP Racing clutch discs and mechanism – Sadev stop
AXLES AND SUSPENSIONS
Front	Pseudo-McPherson one-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber
Rear	One-way adjustable ZF Race Engineering shock absorber with programmed flexible axle/torsion beam
BRAKES
System	AP Racing, two separate master cylinders
Discs	AP Racing 320mm vented (front) and 260mm solid (rear)
Calipers	Brembo four-piston (front)
WHEELS
Rims	Speedline 8×17 aluminium one-piece
Tyres	Michelin 20-61×17 or Dunlop 21-62 x17 (UK)
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITY
Length / width / height	4090 / 1945 / 1429 mm
Wheel base	2576 mm
Front / rear track	1550 / 1520 mm
Fuel tank	40 litres
Unloaded weight	1065 kg

Source: Renault

July 19, 2013

AMS Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R – 1/4 mile in 7.98 seconds with 299 km/h

AMS Performance did it again! The tuning company proved that they are the best in tuning probably the most successful drag race car in the world – Nissan GT-R.

Their Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R managed to run ¼ mile in 7.984 seconds with a terminal speed of 299 km/h (186 mph). So the tuning company is home of the first 9, 8 and 7 second R35 GT-R.

The record came two days after Omega reclaimed the ET and trap speed records (8.25 seconds with 185 mph) and was accomplished on the first and only pass Omega made that day. The team came back at the track, because they were sure that the mighty Omega GT-R can beat that time and it did.

There are a lot drag racing cars in 7 seconds, but the spectacular here is that the OMEGA is a full street legal car with power of around 1700 and 1800WHP.

The speedometer is not able to keep up with the rate of acceleration, that’s why the digital one gets only to 178 mph.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sADIPd5vPc

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W9-7VlRASg

Source: AMSTuned

July 19, 2013

2014 BMW 4-Series – ///M Performance Upgrades

BMW has announced awesome ///M performance upgrades for 4-Series Coupe. The car on the pictures is very similar to the upcoming M4 Coupe.The exterior boasts an aggressive body kit including new front bumper with a carbon fiber splitter and larger air ducts, a pair of extended side skirts and a new rear bumper with integrated diffuser. Other highlights include xenon/LED headlamps, 20” alloy wheels and several blackened chrome trims for the window surrounds, tail pipes and grille.There are also carbon fiber exterior mirror housings, a boot deck spoiler made from the same lightweight material and some goodies for the interior. It boasts a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel and sport seats, stainless steel pedals and footrest, M Performance floor mats and carbon fiber trim for the hand brake and gearshift levers.The 4-Series Coupe equipped with ///M Performance package will come with additional 16HP and 39Nm for the 420d model. The 428i will have 269HP (200 kW) and 389Nm (287 lb-ft) – an increase of 27HP and 39Nm. The mighty 435i will be boosted by 34HP and 50Nm of torque – totally 336HP (250 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft). All these power upgrades are done thanks to a new exhaust systems and software re-map.Finally, BMW will offer a limited-slip differential which will be a clutch-type unit featuring a 30 % lock-up.

July 19, 2013

2014 Honda Fit Hybrid – 2.7 liters / 100

Honda has announced that the 2014 Fit/Jazz Hybrid is going to achieve a fuel economy of 2.7 liters / 100 km (102.8 mpg UK or 85.6 mpg US). The all-new Fit Hybrid is scheduled to be introduced and go on sale in Japan this September.

The all-new Fit Hybrid will be the first model to be equipped with the SPORT HYBRID*3 Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD), Honda’s lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system suited for small-sized vehicles. Although this is a one motor hybrid system, this system realized the EV drive by disengaging the engine and motor. The SPORT HYBRID i-DCD is one of the Earth Dreams Technology, Honda’s new-generation powertrain technologies which realize both the fun of driving and excellent fuel economy at a high level.

It offers three driving modes: EV, Hybrid and Engine, meaning it can run as a zero-emission electric car, as a hybrid or as a conventionally-powered vehicle.

Featuring the highest fuel economy among all hybrid models in Japan, acceleration g-force more powerful than conventional models and rhythmic and linear acceleration feel, the SPORT HYBRID i-DCD realizes fun driving.

Source: Honda

July 19, 2013

Audi SQ5 TDI at Silverstone Race Track [video]

Audi has published a video with a test drive of the SQ5 TDI at Silverstone race track. Behind the steering wheel is Allan McNish (three-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, most recently in 2013, and three-time American Le Mans Series champion).

“We’ve been racing diesels now, and high-performance diesels, for such a long time, we’ve got fantastic power, torque and also economy.”, commented Mr. McNish.

The SQ5 TDI is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0 liter V6 diesel with 313HP (230 kW) and 650Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to an 8-speed tiptronic transmission and a quattro all-wheel drive system. 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw8y0IQIxG8

Source: Audi

July 19, 2013

Exclusive: Honda Teases Brand New MPV

Exclusively Honda has just released a sketch which teases the brand-new Honda MPV. The official global premiere of the vehicle is to happen at the upcoming 21st Indonesia International Motor Show. The event will take place between 19th and 29th of September in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The new Honda MPV was created specifically for the Asian market. In addition this model will be the first brand’s product in Indonesia which is to be featured in the entry level MPV segment.

What has been revealed so far is that the new MPV is going to be based on brand’s model Brio and is to offer seven seats in a 3-row configuration. Of course, as it is visible from the sketch, the model will also feature an innovative design. Being a MPV it is to offer a spacious cabin, and Honda’s popular advanced safety.

More importantly, the Honda MPV will be powered by a 1.5L gasoline engine, which will provide not only great levels of fuel efficiency but also sporty performance.

This model will also be locally produced in Indonesia as the first product of the new Second Plant in Karawang which will start working in the beginning of 2014. Honda India probably will also show the MPV at the 2014 Auto Expo in February.

Source: Honda

July 19, 2013

Ford F-150 Crimefighter Bat Truck Customized By Galpin Auto Sports

Since Comic-Con has just started we have already seen some unique vehicles made for this event. An example from yesterday is the Kia Sorento Justice League Car. Now it is time for more aggressive vehicle to take our attention – the Ford F-150 Crime Fighter Bat Truck.

This magnificently tuned Ford pays tribute to the original Batmobile. The reason for its existence is the work of the specialists at Galpin Auto Sports, who have built it after the design of Jared Barris.

As a matter of fact, Jared is a grandson of George Barris, who designed and built the iconic first Batmobile back in 1965. George used parts found at a hardware store and the body of a Ford Futura Concept Car.

The result was stunning and made Barris a legend among custom car designers. The original Batmobile was auctioned in January this year for the amount of $4.2 million.

Now Jared Barris is debuting his own version of the Batmobile which is built on the emblematic Ford F-150 and pays tribute to his grandfather’s Batmobile. He envisioned the new version of the superhero’s vehicle as a Bat Truck and has given it the name “The Crimefighter”.

The Ford was customized by Galpin Auto Sports with a tuxedo black paint job and Ferrari red accents, thanks to which the resemblance with the original Batmobile is stunning. In addition, the bed of the Crimefighter has even been adorned with fins. The vehicle is powered by a Ford 5.0-liter V8 engine.

Source: Galpin Auto Sports

July 19, 2013

Soy Body Sealer Featured In The 2014 Jeep Cherokee

It has been announced that the 2014 Jeep Cherokee will include a revolutionary body sealer. The latter will deliver a tranquil driving experience and at the same will contribute towards enhanced weight-reduction, cost-savings and sustainability.

To be more specific, special applicators inject unique acoustic foam into strategic locations of the Jeep’s body structure. The injected foam blocks additional and unwanted noise which gets inside the cabin.

Additionally, because of the density of the foam it is much lighter than the traditionally utilized acoustic material. The result is weight savings of up to 1.5 lbs. per vehicle, which also effects in an enhanced fuel economy and better handling.

Another good benefit of the newly use material is that it also minimizes the impact on the environment. It was developed with and supplied by Dow Automotive Systems, BETAFOAM™ Renue. In fact, the foam comprises of a soy-based product instead of the usually used petroleum.

Again, because of the lower density of the material, the vehicle requires less of it, and this eventually results in achievement of the desired performance and to reduced cost. Furthermore, the new foam bolsters 10 locations of the Cherokee’s body structure.

They feature the A- and B-pillars and rear wheelwells. Due to its lower viscosity, it also is easier for the engineers to operate with and affords greater logistical flexibility for the plant.

Source: Jeep

July 19, 2013

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