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Prior Design Audi R8 PD GT850 – Seduction in Red

Prior Design Audi R8 PD GT850 is the latest and breathtaking tuning of the folks from the studio Prior Design. Being a true Audi R8, the supercar impresses with both outstanding look and spectacular driving performance. However, this fact didn’t stop the tuners and they have put all their efforts in order to make it even better.

The result is truly impressive, we must admit. They have turned this Audi model into a brutal PD-GT850 racing style car. Here we can see that the front is entirely revised, where a front apron with widenings and an integrated carbon spoiler was installed.

Furthermore, two air inlet covers were integrated and were applied with two carbon struts each. In addition, the motor cowl has an integrated air outlet with four lamellae. And if we have to ask why this incredible car looks much wider, well the answer lies in the installation of a set of new front mudguards.

Next to be mentioned is the improved air circulation along the vehicle sides. This was achieved by installing aerodynamically formed side sills that also optionally light the vehicle underbody with four LED lamps.

The tail area could have been taken off of a GT3-racing car. A massive tail spoiler and a tail bumper with lateral air inlets, as well as a Carbona application put a lot more power onto the rear axle. Of course, the powerful stance here is complemented by tail widenings.

A great deal here is also the matching wheel/tyre combination for the R8. Now the car runs on a 3-part ADV1 Concave-wheel in 20 inch with Continental tyres in 265/30R20 and 325/25R20.

Prior-Design also offers as an option here a special sports exhaust system with flap control. For the “small” 4.2 FSI engine the power can be raised from 420 (309 kW) to 475 hp (350 kW). In addition there is an option which includes compressor conversion with power upgrade which reaches a full 565 hp (415 kW).

Source: Prior Design

September 26, 2012

2013 Ford EcoSport SUV Makes Debut in Paris

2013 Ford EcoSport SUV is finally making a European debut in the one of the most beautiful cities – Paris. In general, the EcoSport combines the agility, affordability and fuel efficiency of a small car with the flexibility and spaciousness of an SUV.

The new Ford SUV is based on B-segment platform and will be available for purchase in 18 months from now. The vehicle will feature the award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine and will line up alongside all-new Kuga and later Ford Edge.

In fact, the EcoSport is entirely developed in South America and was launched in Brazil earlier this month. The surprising performance with excellent efficiency is due to the innovative 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, which we have first seen on the Focus model. Later the efficient engine was introduced to the B-MAX, C-MAX, Grand C-MAX and eventually to the new Mondeo.

The distinctive and aerodynamic Ford EcoSport will be equipped with a large front grille; slim, detailed headlights; and cladding on the side sills and bumpers, SYNC in-car connectivity system, Emergency Assistance, anti-lock brake system, Electronic Stability Program, and Hill Launch Assist.

Source: Ford

September 26, 2012

2013 Ford Mondeo – Advanced Active Park Assist and revised Suspension

Ford Motor Company has announced the new 2013 Mondeo. The family saloon will come with a range of innovative technologies including Advanced Active Park Assist – Ford’s first system to support perpendicular parking. The official premiere of the car will be at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

Other very interesting upgrade is the new integral link rear suspension configuration that helps all-new Mondeo to deliver greater refinement and more dynamic performance.

“These features underline the sophisticated quality, technology and driving experience that all-new Mondeo delivers,” commented Barb Samardzich, vice president Product Development.

“The Mondeo has always been at the forefront of Ford’s European passenger car range, but the all-new model is a watershed moment for large car customers and a new benchmark for features in this competitive sector.”, he added.

All-new Mondeo will be available as a five-door and wagon – uniquely developed for Europe – as well as a four-door that will be offered as a segment-first petrol hybrid electric vehicle, combining a specially-developed 2.0-litre petrol engine with a 35kW lithium-ion battery to provide optimised fuel economy and low CO₂ emissions.

The engine range includes the 2012 “International Engine of the Year” 1.0-litre EcoBoost. An ECOnetic Technology model will also be available powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine. Both are expected to deliver best-in-class fuel economy. In addition, customers will have the choice of efficient yet powerful turbocharged 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engines, and a 2.0-litre TDCi diesel. For the first time on Mondeo, a diesel all-wheel drive variant will be offered, delivering superior traction, performance and handling.

The interior delivers unprecedented levels of ergonomics and comfort, with superior craftsmanship throughout the driver-focused cockpit. Soft-touch materials, premium finishes and equipment contribute to the most premium Mondeo experience ever.

Mondeo will also offer segment-first SYNC with MyFord Touch an in-car connectivity system that delivers an eight-inch colour touchscreen and the ability to act as a WiFi hotspot for up to five devices.

SYNC with MyFord Touch will enable drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road while controlling phone and media player functions from connected devices, as well as the vehicle’s climate control, radio and CD-player, and navigation system, using voice commands.

All new Mondeo also delivers the European debut of Ford’s rear inflatable seatbelts. These are designed to reduce head, neck and chest injuries for rear-seat passengers. In the event of an accident the belt rapidly expands to disperse crash forces across a body area five times greater than that achieved by a conventional seatbelt.

Source: Ford

September 26, 2012

2013 Seat Leon Tested to the Extreme [VIDEO]

2013 Seat Leon is in fact the third generation of brand’s range icon, which was revealed to the general public this summer. The model was developed on the Volkswagen Group’s new MQB platform.

However, the new Leon was designed and developed by Seat engineers. As an important part of the comprehensive development process, the new Leon was taken to the extremes of the Arctic Circle, as well as the heat of the Spanish desert to test the limits of the car. The brand just revealed a footage showing this grand test.

At theses extreme conditions, the engineers tested everything from the fit and finish of the car’s interior on extreme surfaces, to the engine’s resistance to dust. And this video definitely shows why Seat is famous with its benchmark engineering. Take a look!

httpv://youtu.be/LLAak8ZYVqs

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Seat

September 26, 2012

Tuning Concepts BMW E92 in Stunning Transformation

Tuning Concepts BMW E92 is definitely a transformation that we will remember. The transformers are the company Tuning Concepts from the in Schleswig Holstein situated Neumunster. What they have done basically in this BMW, is to alter it visually completely.

First of all we can see that there is the two-tone paint in red and black. It is perfectly suited with both the fenders and the door-mirrors in a M3-look. In addition, this tuned E92 has been equipped with sports break system.

Furthermore, next to the coilover suspension delivered by Bilstein, the Crew from Tuning Concepts has attached special importance to the most decisive interface between car and road – the wheels.

Forged “concave” Gambit rims in the dimensions of 8,5×20 or 10×20 inch fit perfectly to the tiring is 235/30-20 and 265/25-20 and to the overall appearance of the car. At last, an alternative weight optimization was applied to the wheels.

Source: Miranda Media

September 26, 2012

Kicherer Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Yachting

Kicherer has announced their latest project – Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Yachting Edition. The super luxurious Mercedes has not only unique design, but it is also extremely fast. It comes with both styling and performance upgrades.

The exterior boasts a nice Star Graphite paint featuring carbon fiber accents – front splitter, rear diffuser and trunk lid spoiler.

The CLS 63 AMG Yachting Edition rolls a set of enormous 20” and 21” alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile run-of-flat tires.

The interior boasts a new premium leather upholstery, a sports Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and cool contrast stiches.

The engine is the new well-known 5.5 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 625HP (460 kW) and 860Nm (634 lb-ft). This is a boost of 100HP (74 kW) and 160Nm (118 lb-ft) over the factory power. 0-100 km/h in around 4 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

Other interesting upgrades, which Kicherer has installed are a suspension lowering module dropping the ride height for better stance and handling. A new high-performance brake system and a LSD (limited-slip differential) for maximum traction and fun.

Source: Kicherer

September 25, 2012

BMW stops F10 M5 and F12 M6 deliveries – engine oil pump failure

As we know, the old BMW M5 (the E60 model) is one of the most unreliable vehicles on the market. It has a lot of problems with all kind of electrical features. Still, it was a great car.

The new M5 (the F10) and the new M6 (F12/F13) also have big problems and the manufacturer has stopped deliveries of these models, because of an engine oil pump issue. The company also issued a recall on the models produced from July 2012 until September 2012. If the pump driveshaft separates from the pump rotor, the engine will lose oil pressure and that will cause critical damage… usually entirely broken engine.

In the US around 696 units are affected by this recall, which is not too much. The repair is easy and takes about two hours. This includes replacing the engine oil pump with a brand new one. It will be made free of charge and it might take longer in some cases depending on the scheduling and processing of the repair center.

So, it is very important to mention that BMW states that the affected cars should not be driven, until the problem is solved. If the owner of an M5 or M6 does notice a sudden loss of oil pressure, the car should be stopped immediately as well as the engine.

Source: BMW

September 25, 2012

2013 Toyota Auris UK – Price £14,495

Toyota has announced the full price list of the brand new 2013 Auris UK, which will hit the market in December. The prices start from 14,495 GBP for the entry-level Ative model powered by a 1.33 Dual VVT-I with 6-speed manual gearbox.

There are four trim levels – Active, Icon, Sport and Excel (you can check below their full specs).

The new Auris comes with quite good standard equipment including – electric front windows, automatic air conditioning, four-speaker sound system with USB/AUX support and also with heated, electrically adjustable door mirrors.

The second trim level – Icon adds 16” alloy wheels, rear-view camera, six-speaker sound system, leather steering wheel and gear knob, front fog lamps and Bluetooth.

The Sport trim includes 17” alloy wheels, sports front seats, sports grille, rear privacy glass and a rear diffuser.

The top-of-range Excel trim boasts dual-zone climate control, Smart Entry and Start, park assist system, heated front seats, electric folding door mirrors, dusk-sensing headlights.

Check out the full price list below.

New Auris prices

MODEL	ENGINE	TRANSMISSION	OTR PRICE
Active	1.33 Dual VVT-i	6MT	£14,495
Active	1.4 D-4D	6MT	£15,845
Icon	1.33 Dual VVT-i	6MT	£17,145
Icon	1.4 D-4D	6MT	£18,495
Icon	1.6 Valvematic	6MT	£17,495
Icon	1.6 Valvematic	Multidrive S	£18,495
Icon	HybridSynergy Drive	E-CVT	£19,995
Sport	1.4 D-4D	6MT	£19,245
Sport	1.6 Valvematic	6MT	£18,245
Sport	1.6 Valvematic	Multidrive S	£19,245
Excel	1.4 D-4D	6MT	£20,245
Excel	1.6 Valvematic	6MT	£19,245
Excel	1.6 Valvematic	Multidrive S	£20,245
Excel	HybridSynergy Drive	E-CVT	£21,745

Active grade will include: –

Automatic air conditioning
Four-speaker audio system with USB and Aux connection and MP3 file player (from disc)
Electrically adjustable, heated, body-coloured door mirrors
Electric front windows

Key features of the Icon grade include: –

16-inch alloy wheels (15-inch for Auris Hybrid)
Six-speaker audio system
DAB tuner
Toyota Touch multimedia control screen
Bluetooth
Rear-view camera
Electric front and rear windows
Leather steering wheel and gear knob trim
Front fog lamps
Push-button start (Auris Hybrid)

Sport grade adds sportier elements inside and out to the Icon specification, including: –

17-inch alloy wheels (16-inch for 1.4 D-4D model)
Sports front seats
Sports grille
Rear diffuser and exhaust trim
Rear privacy glass

At the top of the range, Excel grade provides: –

17-inch alloy wheels (16-inch for 1.4 D-4D model)
Black velour seat upholstery, with leather bolsters
Dual-zone climate control
Smart Entry and Start
Park assist system, with front and rear parking sensors
Cruise control (not available on 1.4 D-4D model)
Rain-sensing wipers
Dusk-sensing headlights
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Electric folding door mirrors
Heated front seats
Driver’s seat lumbar support
Rear privacy glass

Source: Toyota

September 25, 2012

2013 Porsche 911 GT3 [video]

Here is a nice video of the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 (991 model), which is not on the market, yet. Dani Dominguez Mas made this clip at a gas station in Spain, where several Porsche GT3’s were stop for refilling.

The cars are caught completely undisguised and as we can see, the new GT3 has an aggressive front bumper with a splitter and a huge vent to improve downforce and cooling. Other highlights are the new rear wing and a center-mounted dual exhaust system. There is also big brake system and a set of center-locking wheels, which is very interesting.

Nothing is mentioned about the engine, but it is expected to be the new 3.8 liter naturally aspirated flat-six developing 470HP (346 kW). It will send the power on the road through the new PDK transmission. 0-100 km/h in less than 4 seconds and a top speed of more than 322 km/h (200 mph).

Check out the video below.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yz22aSbdwg

Source: Dani Dominguez Mas via Youtube

September 25, 2012

Jaguar F-Type Tested at Nardo and Nuerburgring [VIDEO]

Jaguar-F-Type-THUMB The new 2013 Jaguar F-Type is going to be officially unveiled in several days. And to remind you, nearly a week ago a leak image was published over the web space, which gave everybody the sense of perfection of this amazing new model.

Now, Jaguar is heating up its audience with two exciting videos of the new F-Type, where it shows amazing performance, perfect stance and gives thrills to all watching.

The first footage, carrying the name Fierce, was shot at the Nardo Test Facility in Italy. Here the new model was put through the most rigorous high-speed testing by Jaduar’s engineers. The unique ring shaped track gave the opportunity to the test drivers to not only VMax the car but also to stress test at the most extreme high temperatures. In general, they have pushed the F-Type to its limits to ensure outstanding performance.

httpv://youtu.be/XvDMCnrAsIM

On the other hand, the second video, named Focused was filmed at the North Loop track at Nürburgring. The racing circuit was nicknamed the “Green Hell” by Jackie Stewart, and is considered one of the most demanding purpose built circuits in the world.

Here Jaguar team places the F-Type through a series of sustained high speed laps with rapid changes of direction, gradient, speed, braking, and surface. This helps them refine its set up, damping, and braking systems.

httpv://youtu.be/gT8EAs4dZXw

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Jaguar

September 25, 2012

2013 Dodge Dart iHeart Won by New Yorker

2013 Dodge Dart iHeart which was customized by the international recording artist Pitbull was part of a sweepstakes, where a proud New Your citizen won. His name is Jack Walters and he met Pitbull in order to receive the winning key of the impressive Dodge at iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.

The unique iHeart Dodge Dart was in fact a collaborative effort by a team of Chrysler Group designers who provided Pitbull with a variety of options for the interior and exterior. He had also at hand advanced concepts so that he could create an aesthetic which communicated the essence of the Pitbull persona.

The inspiration of the final design of course was the tailored suit, classic sunglasses and the contrasting pin stripes of the recording artist. And so the iHeart Dodge Dart was born.

To be more precise, the one-of-a-kind Dodge Dart includes high contrast matte white exterior and black roof, custom liquid graphite 18-inch aluminum wheels, and black and pearl white leather and suede interior, complemented by tasteful metals to evoke a classic yet casual sophistication.

In addition there was also included a hood scoop and rear spoiler. They add an element of mysterious strength of the car. In this way the car undoubtedly conveys class-leading style and within its inherent roominess and technology.

Source: Dodge

September 25, 2012

ARK Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec Track Edition to be revealed at 2012 SEMA Show

ARK Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec Track Edition is in fact a mix of Hyundai’s high performance R-Spec platform Provides and the work of a Super Tuner such as ARK Performance. The ARK super-tuner track edition will debut at the 2012 SEMA show.

The tuning includes impressive enhancements in terms of power. The original 3.8-liter direct-injected engine was boosted to the impressive 395 horsepower (290 kW) at 6800 rpm, with axle-flexing torque of 340 lb.-ft. (461 Nm) at 5400 rpm.

The exterior carries also the touch of ARK Performance. The muscular character lines of the Genesis Coupe have been taken to the extreme, with race-like flared over-fenders, an aggressive front splitter, and carbon-fiber hood with heat-extractor vents.

In general, ARK Genesis Coupe not only offers this unique outlook, but also has significant under-hood performance modifications, a race-like interior environment, racing differential, tires, brakes and suspension.

The comprehensive list of ARK performance enhancements include:

Engine

ARK performance intake system
ARK performance oil cooler
ARK performance lightweight pulley kit
BTRcc Blueprinting
Brian Crower 4.2 Stroker Kit
- JE Pistons
- BC 4340 Crankshaft
- BC 4340 Connecting Rods
- ARK performance R-Spec ceramic-coated headers

Interior

JPM Coachworks custom interior
Sparco® steering wheel L575
Sparco Pro ADV racing seats – red
Cusco 8-point chromoly roll cage

Exterior

ARK-ADRO FL carbon hood
ARK-ADRO rear diffuser
ARK performance SFX rear overfenders
ARK performance CFX carbon deck lid
APR GT300 carbon wing with mount

Transmission

ARK carbon plate clutch kit
ARK dual mass flywheel
Cusco type RS 1.5/2-way limited-slip differential

Wheels and tires

Yokohama ADVAN RS2
Nitto NT05

Brakes

Six-piston Big Brake kit F/R
ARK carbon brake pads
ARK stainless steel brake lines

Suspension

ARK performance DTP coilover system
Cusco suspension bars, arms and control rods

Source: Hyundai

September 25, 2012

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