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Kia Pro_cee’d GT Cabrio Drawing Takes Over The Web

A drawing of a topless version of the Kia Pro_cee’d GT has been circulating around the web thus provoking many questions to be posed. Since officials at Kia said that, there have been numerous rumours that the Korean brand would indeed enter a cabrio into the market, this particular image made big discussions all over the Internet. However, the promise Kia has made is still unrealized.

These facts also inspire car enthusiasts and designers to create a picture of what a Kia cabrio GT might look like, and this is how the image above has been born. This particular Kia Pro-cee’d GT Cabrio concept drawing is of course only speculation. Nevertheless it brings about the thought that such a model would not be out of the realm of possibility.

Given that Kia has recently revealed their decision to expand the GT model range, the convertible version of the car would fit in very nicely with Kia’s current GT family. And to go even further into the realm of imagination, if we can guess what kind of engine will be used for such model, it would probably be the 204 horsepower (150 kW) 1.6L four-cylinder petrol unit fitted with a twin-scroll turbocharger.

The only thing left is just to have the expectation that we could have the happiness of seeing such GT Cabrio in the showrooms by the end of 2015.

News And Picture Source: kia-world

June 4, 2013

Alfa Romeo 4C Debuts At 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Alfa Romeo 4C is going to make a debut at 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The event will take place between 12th and 14th of July and in addition, there will be also presented the exclusive “Launch Edition” of the compact supercar.

Back in March was the official debut of the “Launch Edition” at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show. There the vehicle showcased the true meaning of Italian sports car, embodying style, performance and technical excellence and offering maximum driving satisfaction in total safety.

To go further into details, the Alfa 4C is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive, compact sports coupé. It will offer its customers supreme agility with compact dimensions of just under 4 m length and 2 m width and 118 cm height. These dimensions contribute for greater aerodynamism and efficiency.

This Alfa Romeo is powered by an aluminium direct-injection1750cc turbo petrol engine, that produces 240 hp (175 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. The unit is matched with Alfa’s TCT transmission. The effect is a Vmax of over 155mph, and an acceleration time of 4.5 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h.

In addition, a new version of the Alfa DNA selector fitted to the 4C will also include a new Race mode alongside the original three options – Dynamic, Natural and All Weather. The result is an unforgettable and exciting driving experience.

Source: Alfa Romeo

June 4, 2013

Caterham Make Le Mans 24 Hours Debut

Caterham is going to participate for the first time in the Le Mans 24 Hours this year which will take place on 22nd and 23rd of June this year. In addition, the British company aims to investigate the viability of producing a customer Sports Prorotype package in the future.

The team will compete in the event with the Caterham SP 300R model which is a supercharged, mini Le Mans-style sports prototype. It has achieved glowing reviews from customers and media so far. In addition, there will be also the crew Caterham engineers, technicians and data analysts who will add the future success of the brand.

As a matter of fact, Caterham has an abundant heritage in motorsport. For instance, the most famous car of the company is the iconic Seven which was initially designed to be a race car for the road and its ‘ladder’ of highly-competitive one-make race championships is widely acknowledged as one of the finest in existence.

In addition, Le Mans 24 Hours will also be the first foray into international sportscar racing for Alexander Rossi. The Caterham Motorsport #41 LM P2 car will make its on-track premiere at the official ACO test at Le Mans on 8th and 9th of June. The official race will happen as mentioned above on the 22nd and 23rd of June.

Source: Caterham

June 4, 2013

2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Anniversary Edition

This year Porsche is celebrating a 50 year anniversary of the emblematic 911 sports car model. The celebration will happen at event at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt on 12th of September, where a commemorative 50 Years Edition of the model will make its premiere. The special model will be limited to 1963 cars.

This number is not accidental. Back in 1963 the company presented the original model to the public as the type 901. The new special edition is inspired by the first coupe and therefore it combines a distinctive silhouette with a rear-mounted, flat-six engine and rear wheel drive.

However, it delivers more efficient performance, and includes active sports suspension and exclusive body styling which result in modern visual characteristics. To be more precise, the special anniversary 911 is based on the 911 Carrera S. Nonetheless, it has wider body – 44 mm broader across the rear wheel arches.

What is more, the exterior styling includes features such as Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), special tuning to complement the increased track width, sports exhaust system for greater driving enjoinment.

What propels this car is the 3.8-litre flat-six engine, which generates 400 hp (295 kW) and thanks to which the 911 50 Years Edition sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 186 mph. The combined fuel consumption is 29.7 mpg, which equates to CO2 emissions of 224 g/km.

One-of-a-kind five-spoke cast alloy wheels give further contemporary interpretation of 911. The new 20-inch diameter wheels are finished in matt black paint with machine-polished centres. The anniversary edition is being offered in darker Graphite Grey, lighter Geyser Grey metallic and Black color.

Each of the 1963 cars has a unique ‘911 50’ badge finished in two-tone 3D-style on the rear lid. It also can be seen on the passenger side fascia strip together with the limited edition number of the individual vehicle.

Other special exterior elements included in the design of this Porsche are the high-gloss window frames and SportDesign exterior mirrors, Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) and standard Bi-Xenon headlights.

Furthermore, the interior of the car includes styling touches similar to the original 911 such as green labelling on the instruments with white pointer needles and silver caps on the instrument pivot pins. In addition, the centre panels of the leather seats are reminiscent to the ‘Pepita’ tartan design from the 1960s.

According to customer’s choice, the leather interior can be ordered in Agate Grey or Black with decorative stitching. As a standard this special edition Porsche is equipped with sports seats with 14-way adjustment, while the 18-way Sport Seats Plus are optional.

2013 Porsche 911 50 Years Edition is already available and has a starting price of £92 257.

Source: Porsche

June 4, 2013

CAM SHAFT Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

Cam Shaft has announced their latest project based on the super-powerful Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. The changes include only styling improvements, but they make the sports car really spectacular.

The exterior boasts complete foliation in Titanium Matt Metallic color. It costs €3,100 for the entire body, which means that everything will be carefully covered including door sills and visible edges, so the original paint colour will be no longer visible.

Other upgrade is the powder coating of the original rims in matt metallic gray. The price is 800, which include disassembly and assembly of the tires.

The engine is the well-known 6.3 liter naturally aspirated V12 with 740HP (544 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h – 3.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 8.5 seconds. The top speed is over 340 km/h (211 mph).

Source: CAM SHAFT

June 3, 2013

Leib Engineering BMW GT 300

After the introducing of the M3 GT 500, Leib Engineering has unveiled the GT 300 variant, which is based on the BMW E92 325i.

The 3.0 liter naturally aspirated I6 is boosted to 295HP (217 kW) thanks to a new intake manifold, sports exhaust system with by Supersprint and an ECU re-map. If, this is not enough with a single push of a button on the M-multifunction steering wheel adds another 15HP.

The exterior boasts a carbon fiber front spoiler, a matte black rear diffuser and a set of BBS CH-R wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires – 8.5J x 19” at the front with 235/35 R19 and 9.5J at the rear with 275/30 R19. Behind the wheels, there is a high-performance braking system with discs that measure 338 mm front and 324 mm rear – six- and two-piston calipers, respectively.

The tuner also installs an adjustable KW coilover suspension for perfect stance and improved handling.

The interior boasts black anodized gear shift paddles for 6-speed automatic models and sticker-bomb tuning for the dashboard, center console and door panels.

Source: Leib Engineering

June 3, 2013

Koenigsegg One:1 [render]

GTSpirit has published several renderings of the upcoming Koenigsegg One:1. The hyper car will come with slightly different design compared to Koenigsegg’s most recent special editions.At the front, the One:1 will feature a new front bumper and a lower front splitter. At the rear, Koenigsegg installed a huge wing and a new rear end. There is also a mid-mounted sports exhaust system and a new diffuser. A set of new wheels made from carbon fiber just like the fixed roof which will have an air scoop.The One:1 is powered by a 5.0 liter twin-turbo V8 with 1400HP (1044 kW). 0-100 km/h in under 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 440 km/h (273 mph). What is more, it will be able to stop 100-0 km/h in 30.5 meters.

June 3, 2013

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster [render]

Theophiluschin has published several renderings of the upcoming Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. The convertible sports car boasts incredible style and beautiful proportions.

The engine is the well-known 6.0 liter naturally aspirated V12 with 573HP (421 kW) and 620Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 7-speed automated-manual Sportshift III AMT gearbox. The V12 Vantage S Roadster is going to weigh 1,665 kg (3,670 lbs), so the acceleration 0-100 km/h will be around 4.0 seconds. The top speed is 322 km/h (200 mph).

The car is going to feature the 3-stage adaptive damping, which allows the driver to more precisely tailor the car’s dynamic character. It offers ‘Normal’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Track’ modes that are made to better suit the driver’s requirements.

June 3, 2013

2013 Nissan Micra Facelift

Nissan has revealed the new 2013 Micra Facelift, which is scheduled to hit the market in the third quarter of this year.

The exterior features new front end with redesigned grille, front bumper, front hood and different headlights as well as fog light surrounds. The options list includes alloy wheels, panoramic glass roof, different paint jobs and a PDC (park-distance control)

Standard extras include central locking, electric front windows, ESP, ABS, power steering and CD/AUX/USB.

The second trim level (Acenta) adds a set of 15” alloy wheels, automatic lights and wipers, Bluetooth, front fog lights and some exterior upgrades.

The top-of-range Tekna has 16”, PDC, park assist, automatic climate control, keyless start, folding side mirrors and a 5.8” touchscreen NissanConnect SAT NAV system.

The engine range includes 1.2 liter three-cylinder petrol and a 1.2 liter turbocharged DIG-S petrol capable of returning 57.3 mpg US – 4.1 liters per 100 km with 95g/km CO2. Both are mated to a 5-speed manual or an optional CVT (continuous variable transmission).

Source: Nissan

June 3, 2013

MINI Extends The Range of All-Wheel Models

MINI will offer its all-wheel drive system ALL4 in two new more morels: in the MINI Cooper Countryman and the MINI Cooper Paceman. The new vehicles will be available from July this year, thus increasing the number of all-wheel versions within the MINI model range to ten models.

The new MINIs will be also equipped with six-speed manual transmission as standard, and the customers will have the choice of six-speed automatic transmission as an option. Through the introduction of ALL4, these models will now have enhanced traction and driving stability on snow, sand or slippery surfaces, and extra grip on twisty roads.

As a matter of fact, the ALL4 technology is based on an electromagnetic centre differential and distributes drive force at continuously variable levels between the front and rear axle. The electronic control system that it includes is integrated directly in the Stability Control (DSC) control unit.

The all-wheel drive system distributes the power of the 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine between the front and rear wheels. The unit generates 122 hp (90 kW) and has a torque of 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) at an engine speed of 4,250 rpm.

The result is that the for instance the MINI Cooper Countryman ALL4 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 12 seconds on its way to a top speed of 184 km/h. In addition this model has an average fuel consumption of 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 167 grams per kilometre.

On the other hand, the new MINI Cooper Paceman ALL4 needs only 11.8 seconds for the same sprint from standstill to 100 km/h. It has a Vmax of 185 km/h and a fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels the same as those of the MINI Cooper Countryman ALL4.

Source: MINI

June 3, 2013

Reuss Paced Indy Dual In Detroit In 2014 Corvette Stingray [VIDEO]

The president of General Motors North America himself – Mark Reuss had driven the 2014 Corvette Stingray Pace Car in the Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit this weekend. Being a lifelong racing enthusiast he had the opportunity and experienced the joy of driving this unique automobile.

The Indy Dual in Detroit races are part of the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix weekend. It began this Friday on 31st of May, where Reuss participated in both Indy Dual races. He said that the experience was a thrill for him given that it was for him for the first time to drive the model on a greater field.

The audience at the event had the opportunity of seeing the Corvette Pace Car earlier. In fact, the production model that goes on sale later this summer. Corvette Stingray Pace Car is powered by the all-new 6.2-liter LT1 V-8 from the forthcoming production model. It also includes advanced technologies such as direct fuel injection, continuously variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management.

The unit generates 460 horsepower (338 kW) with the available performance exhaust system. The interior on the other hand is made via carbon fiber and aluminum trim, hand-wrapped leather materials, and also features dual eight-inch configurable infotainment screens, and two new seat choices.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe will go on sale later this summer and will have a starting price of $51 995.

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Chevrolet

June 3, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Delivers More Roominess

2014 Chevrolet Malibu has been unveiled and it comes to offer to its customers more space, refinements and efficiency. It includes an updated styling and interior, as well as new 2.5L standard engine and suspension enhancements.

To be more precise, the new and enhanced features include a revised front-end appearance, a roomier rear seat with 1.25 inches (31.7 mm) more knee room, a redesigned center console, a new 2.5L engine with variable valve lift control and start/stop technology with estimated fuel economy of 23 city / 35 highway, more torque from the available 2.0L turbo engine – 295 lb-ft (400 Nm), suspension enhancements, Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert safety features.

The new front-end of the model is influenced by the Impala, and it includes more prominent lower grille and the hood. The latter extends down and over the leading edge of a narrower upper grille which in turn features openings – with black grille texture.

The interior of the car features redesigned seats in order to bring about more roominess for the occupants and of course – greater comfort. In addition, the center console has been redesigned and now has a longer armrest, cup holders and dedicated storage for two cell phones.

In terms of efficiency, there has been made some improvements as well. As a standard this new Chevrolet will be equipped with the Ecotec 2.5L Intake Valve Lift Control DOHC four-cylinder engine with direct injection. Its variable intake valve actuation brings about better efficiency and helps lower emissions. At the same time it also enhances the low-rpm torque.

What is more, there is also featured a new start/stop technology which shuts down the 2.5L engine in order to save fuel when the Malibu stops momentarily. Another technological advancement is the auxiliary battery that powers the electric accessories such as the climate system, power windows and radio during engine restarts.

The new 2.5L unit produces 196 horsepower (145 kW) and 186 lb-ft of torque (253 Nm). There is also available the optional 2.0L turbo engine which generates 259 horsepower (193 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque.

The designers of the new 2014 Malibu have worked also to refine the chassis in order to deliver better driving experience. The new rebound springs that are internal to the struts enable more refined calibration of the dampers for a smoother overall ride, while also enhancing body roll control and weight transfer during acceleration or turning.

The additional chassis control technologies feature the following: four-channel anti-lock brakes, full-function traction control, four-corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.

At last, the other optional safety features offered here include the New Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Malibu also comes with 10 standard air bags and an available rearview camera system. 2014 Chevrolet Malibu goes on sale this autumn.

Source: Chevrolet

June 3, 2013

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