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Teaser: DMC Lamborghini Aventador Limited Edition

I am always happy to see a new coming project especially from luxury tuners such as DMC. They have just released a teaser image of their new undertake on the Lamborghini Aventador.

Unfortunately no other details have been unveiled yet. They will be disclosed few days before the official launch. In fact, I am sure that we are going to see something profound! Because this is the company which has become famous for their Lamborghini modifications sent.

Furthermore, this Limited Edition project will be probably based on the LP700 or LP900. The teaser doesn’t show a clear picture but focuses on the front bumper, which shows elements of Lamborghini‘s “J” Roadster that was shown in Geneva earlier this year.

The latest modification of DMC was DMC Lamborghini Aventador LP-900 Molto Veloce which is equipped with combination of aerodynamic Carbon Fiber parts including diffusers, lips, and spoilers, exhaust system of Titanium and have received a staggering 900 hp (662 kW) Engine Performance upgrade.

Source: DMC

November 7, 2012

2012 Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport Realizes Performance Potential

2012 Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport is the high-performance replacement for the 325 hp (240 kW) Insignia VXR model. The new car generates more power and achieves great top speed. It does not include a speed-limiter which means that it car realize its true performance potential.

Some details however, are differentiating the SuperSport model from the VXR. The visual identifiers like blue ‘Brembo’ lettering on its front brake callipers and additional increments on its speedometer offer subtle hints about the car’s giant-slaying intent.

The new performance potential of the Insignia, combined with adaptive’s all-wheel-drive chassis deliver perfect driving enjoyment and haven’t been put to better utilization. In addition, this Vauxhall is fitted with HiPerStrut front suspension, which maintains negative camber, thus enhancing grip levels in wet and dry conditions.

This of course makes the SuperSport’s handling safe and rewarding for all enthusiast drivers. Next, Vauxhall’s adaptive damping system, named FlexRide comes here as a standard, and comes with a VXR setting for enhanced controllability at higher speeds.

More importantly is to mention where this car draws its power from. Well, the engine under the hood is the 2.8-litre V6 Turbo ECOTEC one, with a micro-alloy forged steel crank, classic 60-degree cylinder angle and die-cast alloy sump. In fact, these are the main features, one can find on many race engines.

This powerful unit produces up to 325 hp (240 kW) and uses a single, twin-scroll turbocharger and variable valve control for quick throttle response. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is achieved in just 5.6 seconds.

Source: Vauxhall

November 7, 2012

2013 Maserati Quattroporte: The best of Italian design

Maserati has announced the new 2013 Quattroporte. The high-performance sports luxury saloon that reinterprets the design features of classic Maseratis in a contemporary design language.

It boasts generous size and has a design that is at once graceful and sinuous, fashioned to bring out the sporty nature of the car.

The interior is spectacular, but still stresses on the simplicity of lines and the full functionality of the on-board instrumentation. Functional elements are blended with soft quality surfaces made of prestigious woods and refined leathers.

The 2013 Quattroporte boasts nice refined technical solutions, an explicit attention to the most challenging targets in terms of performance, comfort, efficiency and safety. All these features are the key elements of the all-new Maserati Quattroporte.

The car will come with reworked chassis, weight reduction and ergonomic enhancement.

The result is the all-new Maserati Quattroporte, a luxury sports saloon that reaches new heights in terms of performance and handling, driving enjoyment as well as respect of the world we live in: the best performance ever in the long history of Maserati’s four-door flagship saloon is matched by the unprecedented success in the quest for a more fuel efficient automobile.

Source: Maserati

November 6, 2012

Desert Warrior 3 – Off-road Monster

The new Desert Warrior 3 off-road race car was delivered just ahead of Bonfire Night. The beast boasts nice satin black paint and some nice upgrades improving the performance. There were certainly fireworks as the team put the new car through its paces during a 2-day shakedown in Holland over the weekend.

Desert Warrior 3 is powered by a 3.0 litre diesel engine with 275HP (202kW) and 850Nm (630 lb-ft) of torque. The engine has FIA restrictor. The power is put on the road through 6-speed sequential gearbox.

The suspension includes 8 Reiger coilvers and the wheel/tyre set includes 16”Compomotive Atacama Rally Raid wheels fitted with BF Goodrich Desert Race G series.

The fuel tanks is 260 liters and the total weight of the race car is 1900kg.

Check out the full specs below!

Technical specifications:

Engine:	Diesel 3.0 litre 275 Hp / 850 Nm with FIA restrictor.
Transmission:	6-speed sequential gearbox
Dampers:	8 x Reiger coilovers.
Wheels:	16” Comp.omotive Atacama Rally Raid wheels
Tyres:	BF Goodrich Desert Race G series.
Fuel Tank:	260 Litres.
Length:	3.8 m.
Width:	2.0 m.
Height:	1.9 m.
Wheel Base:	2.8 m.
Weight:	1,900 Kg.

Special features:
CCV (Corner Control Valve). This is a Reiger patented system which detects whether you are on a straight or in a corner. In a corner it makes the compression damping of the outer wheel stiffer so that you have less roll. This allows you to run a softer anti-roll bar or even no anti roll bar because this system does take over a part of the anti-roll bar function.

RCV (Rebound Control Valve) This system is developed to gain more grip. It detects if the wheels are on the ground or not. If not, it softens the rebound damping so that the wheel drops quicker.

LCV (Lateral Control Valve) This Reiger-patented system detects, during compression, if this compression is caused by the wheel that is going up or the chassis that is going down. If the chassis is going down, because for instance you jump into a hole, it further stiffens the compression damping. This allows you to run a softer, more comfortable basic damper setup.

HPDP (Hydraulic Progressive Double Piston) This is a double piston system with a damper that has a speed-dependant characteristic. On an impact with high damper speed, the double piston damping will be stiffer than with a low damper speed. The double piston comes in earlier with a high damper speed than with a low damper speed.

Source: Land Rover

November 6, 2012

2012 Gran Turismo Top 3: Audi RS6, BMW M6 and Chrysler 300C SRT

The latest video from Dragtimesinfo includes some races from 2012 Gran Turismo Top 3. The fastest vehicles of 2012 in this class are Audi RS6, BMW M6 and Chrysler 300C SRT, of course tuned ones.

The first start is between the 300C SRT-8 Supercharger (NOS) with 880HP and a powerful 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL600 Kleemann Stage 2 with 700HP. The Mercedes made awesome start, but the Chrysler caught it quickly and finished the 1 mile race in just 28.086 seconds with 315.23 km/h.

The seconds start is between Porsche 911 Turbo (996) 9ff with 900HP and BMW M6 ESS (NOS) with 900HP. This time the Porsche won the race with 27.035 seconds and 310.61 km/h compared to the 27.978 seconds and 304.31 km/h for the BMW.

The last start is between Audi RS6 Sportmile 800 with 800HP and Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SL with 570HP. The Audi obliterated the Lamborhigni. The time of the RS6 is 27.309 seconds with 304.05 km/h.

Check out the full video and comments below.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHqIwrcOF0k

November 6, 2012

Distinctive Styling: Oettinger Volkswagen Golf VII

Oettinger Volkswagen Golf VII has been equipped with new aerodynamic package which gives the newly announced Golf VII more sports presence and faster acceleration. The VII version of the iconic car was introduced exactly 2 months ago and it is more than a good surprise to know that the specialist from Oettinger have already done enhancements on it.

The improvement program, named “small solution” comprises of two piece front spoiler with a splitter, side skirts and a rear apron insert with diffuser. In addition, a powerful engine conversion has also been done.

In particular, the range between 260 and 360 hp for the GTI gets an increase of at least 30 hp for the two 2.0 TDI engine. The output of the 1.6 TDI engine can be increased from 90 to 110 hp and from 105 to 125 hp.

Furthermore, the tuning company will offer an explicitly motorsport orientated accessory programme for the Volkswagen. In particular it will include wheel arch extensions, sports exhausts, adjustable suspensions, intercoolers, air intakes with sport filters, limited slip differentials, uprated clutches and brakes.

The last highlight here is that the new ultra light Oettinger 10 spoke sports rim will also be featured in this tuning, however – later in 2013. Although developed especially for competition applications it will be applied to the Golf VII as well.

Source: Oettinger

November 6, 2012

D2Forged Audi TT-S XL3 Shows More Aggressive Stance

D2Forged Audi TT-S XL3 is another example of how a unique challenge can be conquered. The specialist from D2Forged Wheels had this custom wheel order where they had to bring out the true spirit of the popular Audi model.

The TT-S comes equipped with a powerful 2.0 liter TFSI engine, which helps the vehicle to generate 200 kW (272 hp). This catapults the Coupe with S tronic dual-clutch transmission from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.2 seconds and on up to a governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). The maximum torque here is of 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) and it is constantly on tap from 2,500 up to 5,000 rpm.

The huge calipers, high offset, the complex AWD system and dual clutch transmission of this Audi model fit perfectly to the stance and improved dynamic performance, which D2Forged Wheels have additionally given it.

The first challenge here was to match the caliper size and high offset. Here the perfect choice was to give the car a XL Series of D2Forged Wheels as they provide a 1.0″ deeper lip compared to the classic FMS Series profile and also yields increased caliper clearance.

A staggered outer lip and more aggressive stance were achieved via wider rear tires on the AWD system. Final details are: 19×9.0″ – 2.0″ for the front lip and 19×9.0″ – 3.0″ for the rear lip.

Source: D2Forged

November 6, 2012

Prior-Design Gives Audi TT 8J New Aerodynamic-Kit

Prior-Design Audi TT 8J is one of the latest transformations from the talented tuners from Prior-Design. What they have done here is to enhance this astonishing Audi model with new Aerodynamic-kit and thus making it lighter, faster and more appealing to all those who are keen on unforgettable driving experiences.

To be more precise the complete aerodynamic package for TT 8J is made from DURA-FLEX. This is a high quality material, characterized by excellent surface structure. In addition it delivers sufficient flexibility and stability. Furthermore, it makes the aerodynamic parts easy paintable.

For the package to fit perfectly, the original series front grill must be adapted to the bumper. To go even further into details, the Aerodynamic-kit comprises of: Prior-Design Audi TT 8J front bumper, Prior-Design Audi TT 8J rear bumper, Prior-Design Audi TT 8J side skirts bumper, mounting material and included TÜV parts certificate.

Source: Prior-Design

November 6, 2012

Jaguar XJ_e Experimental Plug-in Hybrid

Jaguar XJ_e is an experimental plug-in hybrid which recently was announced to be the “Most Energy Efficient Luxury Car Prototype” and received the “Technical Panel’s Award of Merit”. In fact the vehicle uses only 1.2 liters of petrol and 11 kWh of electricity for over 63 mile course.

Jaguar XJ_e PHEV is a project part of the strategy of both Jaguar and Land Rover to develop best-in-class low-carbon premium products. To be more precise this vehicle utilise a specially developed 2-litre turbocharged engine coupled with a 69kW electric motor and a 12.3kWh lithium-ion battery.

This replaces the 5-litre V8 of the standard XJ. To go even further into details, the Jaguar XJ_e can achieve a range of about 25 miles in all-electric mode and a maximum electric mode top speed of 75mph. Performance estimates for the Jaguar XJ_e are fuel economy of 87 miles per gallon and a top speed of 150mph.

Here the tailpipe emissions are 75g/km and this means that the brand have achieved up to 70 per cent improvement compared to the standard XJ model. As a matter of fact experimental vehicles like the XJ_e Hybrids and electrification technologies are key elements of Jaguar Land Rover’s plan to reduce our carbon footprint.

Source: Jaguar

November 6, 2012

2012 BMW 1-Series 116d – 2.7 l / 100 km

The new 2012 BMW 1-Series 116d has achieved sensational fuel economy. The 116d EfficientDynamics five-door Hatchback entered into the RAC Future Car Challenge 2012. The small BMW has achieved an outstanding103mpg over the 64-mile Brighton to London route, winning the Best Internal Combustion Engine class in the process.

The route included a lot of miles of uphill section and busy London traffic. Still, the organisers measured staggering 39% improvement over the official 3.8 liters per 100 km (74.3mpg) combined economy figure. The interesting challenge was first introduced in 2010 to showcase low energy use vehicles, which includes electric, hybrid, hydrogen and low-emission conventional petrol and diesel cars.

The reason for such results is a suite of BMW’s EfficientDynamics technologies, which are designed to maximise fuel economy and lower emissions.

Although the 116d EfficientDynamics is so economical, it boasts decent performance and driving pleasure. It is powered by a 1.6 liter diesel with 114HP (84kW). 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and a top speed of 195 km/h (121 mph).

The 2012 BMW 116d EfficientDynamics is priced from £20,885.

Source: BMW

November 5, 2012

2013 Seat Ibiza Cupra – 180HP and 250Nm

Seat has officially revealed the new 2013 Ibiza Cupra. The top-of-range model is practically the same as the concept, which was introduced earlier. The hot hatchback boasts superb performance and nice low fuel consumption of just 47.9 mpg.

The new 2013 Ibiza Cupra is scheduled to arrive in dealerships from January, next year. The price list start from £18,825, which is good value for money.

“The Ibiza Cupra is one of the icons of the Seat brand,” commented James Muir, President of Seat S.A.

“Its stunning design and refined dynamics promise driving fun mile-for-mile. With its innovative technologies, upgraded interior and further improved quality, the new Ibiza Cupra clearly shows how quickly and consistently our brand is continuing to develop.”, he added.

The new Ibiza Cupra is powered by the famous 1.4 liter TSI engine boosted to 180HP (132 kW) and 250Nm (185 lb-ft) – 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. The engine is mated to the new 7-speed DSG twin-clutch automatic transmission coming with paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.

The chassis of the Ibiza Cupra has been tuned for maximum agility and precision. The ride height has been lowered compared to the standard car, and an optional AP Performance braking system is available, offering remarkable stopping power.

An XDS electronic differential lock reduces the tendency to understeer and improves handling through fast corners, and an ESP electronic stability system incorporating hill start is part of the safety package that comes as standard on the Ibiza Cupra; the car has been awarded the maximum five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test.

The standard equipment of Cupra includes Climate control, rain-sensing automatic windscreen wipers, bi-xenon headlamps, LED daytime running lights, and 17” alloy wheels are standard fit, as well as the aforementioned Cupra styling and performance-enhancing accoutrements, including signature gloss black mirrors, Cupra front and rear bumpers, matte black rear diffuser incorporating a large trapezoidal central tailpipe, and a pair of unique front sports seats.

Source: Seat

November 5, 2012

2012 Volkswagen Amarok UK 2.0 BiTDI – Price £19,795

Volkswagen has announced the new updated 2012 Amarok coming with a power upgrade for the 163 HP BiTDI engine to 180 HP, and the introduction of BlueMotion Technology models to offer improved efficiency and dynamics.

2012 Amarok UK can be ordered with a lot of nice extras like Bluetooth, front and rear parking sensors, heated washer jets, tachograph preparation, cornering fog lights and 19” alloy wheels.

To improve the fuel efficiency and lowering harmful emissions, the manufacturer fitted the pick-up truck with low rolling resistance tyres, Stop/Start and regenerative braking. All these features come with the BlueMotion Technology, so the more powerful 180HP 2.0 BiTDI engine is 3.9% more economical, with a combined fuel economy of 37.2 mpg compared to 35.8 mpg. Better still, emissions drop by 10 g/km to 199 g/km.

The torque of the engine is also improved with 20Nm to a total of 420Nm at just 1,750RPM. The 8-speed automatic gearbox transmits all that power to the road through 4MOTION AWD system.

The 180HP BiTDI engine can be coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox and selectable 4MOTION all-wheel drive. The pricing start at just £19,795 including VAT.

“The new 180 PS engine and automatic transmission make the Amarok even more refined, plus with BlueMotion Technology also now available, it can offer more efficiency, too.”, commented Alex Smith, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

“The Amaroks from Germany are now arriving in Van Centre showrooms, with demonstrators available for test drives,”, he finished.

Check out the price list and the specs below.

Amarok performance and technical specifications:

	Combined MPG	0-62 mph (seconds)	CO₂ (g/km)	Payload (kg)
Previous163 PS 4MOTION Selectable	35.8	11.1	209	1,064 to 1,108
Previous163 PS 4MOTION Permanent	35.8	11.1	209	750
New 180 PS 4MOTION Selectable	35.3	11.0	211	1,091 to 1,145
New 180 PS 4MOTION Permanent BlueMotion Technology	37.2	11.0	199	772
New 180 PS 4MOTION Permanent BlueMotion Technology automatic	35.3	11.3	211	1,077

Amarok retail and on the road (OTR) prices:

	Retail £ (ex VAT)	OTR £ (inc VAT)
Startline 2.0 TDI 122 PS 4MOTION Selectable 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS 4MOTION Selectable	£18,795 £19,795	£23,526 £24,726
Trendline 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS 4MOTION Selectable	£20,795	£25,926
Highline 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS 4MOTION Selectable 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS 4MOTION Permanent BlueMotion Technology 2.0 BiTDI 180 PS 4MOTION Permanent BlueMotion Technology auto	£23,375 £23,375 £25,105	£29,022 £29,022 £31,098

Note: Insurance groups – TBC

Source: Volkswagen

November 5, 2012

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