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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35

Volkswagen Golf VI GTI Edition 35 will have its official debut on June 1^st. However, the manufacturer has released some pictures ahead of its premiere. The car is built specially to celebrate the model’s 35th anniversary.

Golf VI GTI Edition 35 boasts new front bumper, revised interior trim and a lot of “35” badging. The “35” signature appears on the wing panels, door sill plates, head restraints and centre seat panel.

Golf VI GTI anniversary model is powered by a 2.0 liter TSI petrol engine with 235PS (173 kW), which is 25PS more than the factory’s 210PS (155 kW).

Under the hood, power comes from a revised 2.0-liter TSI petrol engine that develops 235 PS (173 kW / 232 hp) instead of the usual 210 PS (155 kW / 207 hp). Nothing is mentioned about the torque, but perhaps it is slightly increased, too.

Golf VI GTI Edition 35 will hit the market at price of €30 425 EURO. The company will begin accepting pre-orders on May 12^th.

volkswagen golf vi gti edition 35

Source: Volkswagen

May 10, 2011

JE DESIGN Seat Ibiza Estate ST

JE Design has released an upgraded version of the new Seat Ibiza Estate ST. The five-door car has its own range now as well.

The aerodynamics kit includes a front spoiler, a sports radiator grille, headlamp covers, side skirts and a rear apron extension. The price of the package is 1149 Euro.

The suspension is also improved by installing lowering springs by 35mm. The price is just 149 Euro. The stance is just perfect as well as the performance.

JE Design Seat Ibiza Estate ST stands on elegant Multispoke wheels in dimensions 7J x 17” ET 35 or 7.5J x 18” ET 35 fitted with 215/40 R17 or 215/35 R18 tyres. The rims can be finished in “Shadow Silver” or “Matte Black with Silver Wheel Rims”. The price starts from 1809 Euro.

The performance package boosts the 1.6 TDI CR engine from 105PS (77 kW) to 121PS (89 kW) and 282Nm of torque. The top speed is 194 km/h and 0 to 100 km/h takes 10.2 seconds. The price of the additional electronics box is 1399 Euro.

The interior can be individualised with leather upholstery – 1599 Euro, a leather steering wheel – 399 Euro, leather shift boot and handbrake sleeve – 179 Euro. Additionally, there is an option for any colour combination of the leather and the stitching for no extra charge. If desired, the car tuner can also embroider an individual logo on to the front seat rests for 79 Euro.

For maximum comfort, Je Design offers the two-stage seat heating – 379 Euro, electrically adjustable lumbar support – 319 Euro and the massage system with a total of twelve programmes – 429 Euro.

JE DESIGN Ford Focus Estate ST

Source: JE Design

May 10, 2011

Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

Volvo will make first tests of the new V60 Plug-in Hybrid in Berlin. The vehicle combines advanced technology with luxury design. The first official road test drive with the unique Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid will take place at the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin – 18-22 May 2011.

The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the Volvo C30 Electric and the Volvo V50 DRIVe featured in Berlin are three examples of Volvo Car Corporation’s uncompromising attitude to green motoring.

“In order to get true car enthusiasts to think green, you have to offer them the opportunity to drive with low carbon dioxide emissions without taking away the adrenaline rush that promotes genuine driving pleasure,” commented Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development at Volvo Car Corporation.

“Since the Michelin Challenge Bibendum drives include acceleration and handling tests as well as energy efficient driving, we expect that our cars will do very well. All of them are just as well equipped, comfortable, sporty and safe as all Volvo models.”, he added.

V60 Plug-in Hybrid is powered by a five-cylinder 2.4-litre turbodiesel with 215PS and 400Nm. In addition, there is a 70PS electric motor, which receives power from a 12 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

In Pure mode the car runs only on its electric motor as much as possible. The driving range is up to 32 miles.
In the default Hybrid mode the diesel engine and electric motor interact to provide the optimal balance between driving pleasure and low environmental impact. Emissions of CO₂ (NEDC) are 49 g/km, corresponding to diesel fuel consumption of 150 mpg. The car’s total range is up to 746 miles.
In Power mode the technology is optimised to give the car the best possible performance. The diesel engine and electric motor have a combined power output 215 + 70 horsepower and maximum torque of 440 + 200 Nm.

Source: Volvo

May 10, 2011

Vilner Smart FotTwo Square Style

Smart ForTwo received another tuning package, but this time from the Bulgarian Custom studio Vilner. The small city car is completely transformed both inside and outside. The aim of the company is to create a vehicle, which attracts a lot of attention. Still, Vilner ForTwo will be used as a promotional car.

The name of the project is Square Style derived from the chequered motifs on the vehicle.

Vilner used orange foil with patterns of stitching for the exterior with full chrome panles and orange soft for the alloy wheels, mirrors and other details.

The interior boasts new two-tone leather upholstery, new trim for the dashboard, roof and door panels. ForTwo also received special floor mats.

The steering wheel is revised, too. It is specially designed to be more ergonomic, because the car is used mainly in the city.

With all these modifications, Vilner Smart ForTwo is a real eye-catcher, instead of a regular small city car. The idea for creating customised Smart is not unique, but the way Vilner did it is just brilliant.

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Vilner Smart FotTwo Square Style

Source: Vilner

May 10, 2011

STaSIS Audi R8 V8 Challenge Extreme Edition

STaSIS has introduced Audi R8 V8 Challenge Extreme Edition, which is available specially for the British market. The car is developed to bring high doses adrenaline, which is not so hard especially, when you have 540BHP.

Following on from the successful UK debut of the R8 V10 STaSIS Challenge Extreme Edition, which was released last month. From concept to production each new STaSIS component is rigorously tested to ensure maximum performance and factory levels of reliability.

The STaSIS Audi R8 V8 Challenge Extreme Edition accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, thanks to the 28% power increase.

The performance package is available now from APS of Brackley and the UK STaSIS sales agent network.

To celebrate this fact until May 31^st 2011 UK importer APS of Brackley is offering the 540BHP STaSIS Audi R8 V8 supercharger package at a specially discounted price, with the additional bonus of an extra 10% discount from any associated STaSIS product purchased at the same time.

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STaSIS Audi R8 V8 Challenge Extreme Edition

Audi R8 V8 Challenge Extreme Edition:

Engine – Eaton / Magnusson TVS 1900 supercharger running 7.5 psi of boost, independent charge cooler system to ensure consistent high power output, CNC billet alloy machined intake plenum for durability and strength, high performance STaSIS ECU remap – performance increases to 540 bhp and 435 lb.ft of torque
Exhaust – 3.0 inch TIG welded and individually numbered stainless steel, cross-flow exhaust system with reduced back pressure for improved power and efficiency
Brakes – Alcon 390mm front / 355mm rear with two piece floating discs
Suspension – Lowering springs to improve handling and give a more aggressive appearance while retaining ride quality, matched bump stops, factory ‘drive select’ feature retained
Wheels – 9.5 x 20 inch ultra-lightweight forged aluminium front, 12 x 20 inch forged aluminium rear with high performance low profile tyres

STaSIS Audi R8 V8 Challenge Extreme Edition Performance Specification:-

	Factory Audi R8 V8	STaSIS Audi R8 V8 Challenge Extreme Edition	Factory Audi R8 V10
Power:	420 bhp	540 bhp	525 bhp
Torque:	350 lb.ft	435 lb.ft	391 lb.ft
Weight:	1560 kilos	1575 kilos	1620 kilos
0-60 mph:	4.4 sec	3.6 sec	3.7 sec
Lateral accel’:	0.96 G	1.01 G	0.99 G
Brake decel’:	1.04 G	1.06 G	1.02 G

Source: Stasis

May 9, 2011

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Porsche has announced a factory tuned version of Cayman S called Black Edition. The special edition will be limited to just 500 units, which will boast extreme performance and superb specification.

Cayman S Black Edition is powered by a 3.4 litre six-cylinder boxer engine with 330PS (243 kW) at 7400RPM and 370Nm (274 lb-ft) of torque at 4750RPM. The acceleration is brutal – 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds with 6-speed manual and 5.0 seconds flat with the optional PDK gearbox. However, with the launch control, which will be available with the Sport Chrono package, the time is dropped to just 4.8 seconds. The top speed is 279 km/h (173 mph) with manual gearbox and 277 km/h (172 mph) with the PDK.

Cayman S Black Edition stands on 19” wheels fitted with 235/35 ZR 19 at the front and 265/35 ZR 19 at the rear. The wheels are half an inch wider than the regular 18” alloys.

The car is superbly well equipped. It features Bi-Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights and LED daytime running lights, automatic anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor, black partial leather seats with Porsche crest on the headrests, climate control, Sport Design steering wheel and cruise control.

The dashboards is black as well as the gear lever and instrument dials. The interior also boasts door entry guards emblazoned with the lettering “Black Edition” made of stainless steel, Sound Package Plus.

The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) controls the navigation

module and universal audio interface (AUX, USB, iPod).

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition is priced at 67 807 Euro in Germany including VAT.

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Source: Porsche

May 9, 2011

Superchips Ford S-MAX 2.0 Ecoboost

Superchips Ltd has developed another performance package for the latest Ford S-Max with 2.0 liter direct injected turbocharged Ecoboost engine.

The ECU re-map boosts the 2.0 litre petrol engine with 40BHP at 5648RPM and 67Nm at just 2065RPM. With all that new power, the family vehicle is even more friendly to drive than before. Furthermore, the exceptional mileage is unchanged – 35 mpg on combined cycle. So despite the performance increase produced by the upgrade, if a Superchips remapped S-MAX is driven in a “like for like” manner, fuel consumption will not be adversely affected.

Customers will get a full Service Guarantee and an industry-leading 12 month / 30 000 supplementary full vehicle warranty.

The performance upgrade is suitable for all Ford S-MAX 2.0-litre, 203 PS Ecoboost models produced from March 2010 onwards. The result is 243PS and 367Nm of torque. The price is £455.00, so don’t compromise, optimise.

Superchips Ford S-MAX 2.0-litre Ecoboost

Source: Superchips

May 9, 2011

Cobra VW Touran, Sharan and Caddy

Cobra now offers an exterior package for the latest Volkswagen Touran.

It includes a high-gloss stainless-steel front brush guard with a tube diameter of 48mm and a stainless-steel bumper grille. The Touran also comes with high-gloss side guards with integrated step and a tube diameter of 60 mm, and a version with a brushed surface finish without the integrated step. At the rear, there is a bumper guard with a choice of high-gloss or brushed finishes.

Cobra Touran stands on new alloy wheels with dimension 8Jx18”.

The tuning company also offers some upgrades for the latest Sharan.

The minivan comes with a stainless-steel front brush guard and bumper grille. At the sides, there are guards with integrated step.

The five-spoke 17” wheels are available as one-piece and multi-piece designs. The width is 8J.

VW Caddy also benefits from Cobra Technology and Lifestyle. The front received brush guard and bumper grille, both made from high-gloss stainless steel. Side guards with and without integrated step are also available.

These accessories are complemented with striking Cobra Grenada alloy wheels in size 7Jx15 for retaining the stock tires or in size 8Jx17 for mounting sporty low-profile tires.

Cobra VW Touran

Source: Cobra

May 9, 2011

McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Price – £310 000

The price of the new McLaren MP4-12C GT3 is £310 000. The manufacturer will build just 20 units, which will race for teams in 2012.

At a press conference held at the McLaren Technology Centre, senior McLaren GT executives revealed to the world’s media and a group of prospective 12C GT3 clients the price and development programme details of the first non-Formula 1 race car built by McLaren since the McLaren F1 GTR.

“Having been a customer of GT car manufacturers for many years, I’m delighted we are now able to offer a carbon chassis based GT3 car for £310,000. There will be no hidden costs and we will work as hard as we can to support as many races as we can.”, commented Andrew Kirkaldy, CRS Racing Team Principal and Project Manager for McLaren GT

“We will spend the 2011 season developing the car with a team from McLaren Racing, McLaren Applied Technologies and McLaren Automotive and make sure this is the most efficient, reliable and easy to drive GT3 car on the grid when we deliver cars to customers next year.”, he added.

“The new MP4-12C sports car is the essence of a race car and we used Formula 1 simulation technology to get us ahead in our development programme. We have a unique mix of experience in the McLaren GT team and I expect the 12C GT3 to be the start of our GT racing plans. We have had great success outside of Formula 1, from the US, to France, to Japan and there is no reason why we can’t repeat that success in sports cars after 2012.”, said Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren Group CEO.

McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Conference

Source: McLaren

May 5, 2011

Team Peugeot RCZ Nokia – RCZ 2.0 HDi Sport Coupe

Team Peugeot RCZ Nokia with two Kumho-shod RCZ 2.0 HDi Sport Coupes made it to 1st and 2nd place in class in round two at the Nurburgring last weekend (April 30).

Peugeot No.545 with Michael Bohrer, Stéphane Caillet and Jürgen Nett came on 1st place with a best lap of 9:55.224 minutes with average speed of 137.777 km/h.

Peugeot No.546 with Alexandre Premat, Olivier Perez and Guillaume Roman finished in 2nd place.

“I was very positively surprised by the grip, torque and acceleration of the RCZ on such a technical circuit.”, said Alexandre Premat.

“I must congratulate the team for the race strategy and our tyre partner Kumho for the S700 slicks. During my eight 14-mile laps, the times varied by no more than two seconds.”, commented Jürgen Nett.

“The balance of our Peugeot RCZ is just a dream.”, said Stéphane Caillet.

“This team is clearly fully into its stride already and it’s very encouraging to learn how well our tyres our working and how well the cars handle on them.”, said Kumho’s European Motorsport Manager Steve Thompson.

Team Peugeot RCZ Nokia - RCZ 2.0 HDi Sport Coupe

Source: Peugeot

May 5, 2011

1 000 KM of Spa-Francochamps

The 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours is the biggest upcoming motor sport event. That’s why Team Peugeot Total had a test day held on 24^th April, which is crucial to acquire important data necessary to ensure it arrives at Le Mans with the best possible car set-up.

There will be three Peugeot 908s with totally nine drivers, who have two targets. The first one is to prepare for Le Mans without taking any risks and the second is picking up ILMC points.

“The ILMC season got underway with a podium spot at Sebring, after an intense 12-hour race. The conditions were perfect to prepare for our main target of the year, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Since then, the cars have had a lot of track time in private testing. The test day really got us into the mood at Le Mans; competing in this race at Spa-Francorchamps is the best way of checking that our racing reflexes are well and truly in place. The entire team will be at the event. We will be working in the same conditions that we’ll have in Le Mans. The ILMC is an important goal for us; however, we are not going to go after the race win at any cost, just a few weeks away from Le Mans. Above all, we need to make it to the end of the 1,000 kilometres of Spa-Francorchamps with all three cars intact and collect as much information as we can during the race. If we manage that, Peugeot will undoubtedly come away with a serious haul of points.”, commented Olivier Quesnel, Peugeot Sport Director.

Team Peugeot Total is unbeaten since 2007 and the great success came in 2010, when they recorded a one-two at the 1 000 kilometres of Spa-Francorchamps. The race was won by Sébastien Bourdais, Simon Pagenaud and Pedro Lamy, followed by Franck Montagny and Stéphane Sarrazin in second.

This year, the official driver line-ups are identical to those of 2010:

Peugeot 908 No.7 (blue rear-view mirrors):
Anthony Davidson, Marc Gené and Alexander Wurz

Peugeot 908 No.8 (white rear-view mirrors):
Nicolas Minassian, Franck Montagny and Stéphane Sarrazin

Peugeot 908 No.9 (red rear-view mirrors):
Sébastien Bourdais, Pedro Lamy and Simon Pagenaud

Check out the schedule for the event, below!

Peugeot 908 prepares for Le Mans

SCHEDULE FOR THE 1 000 KM OF SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS:

Thursday 5 May 2011
12.20pm – 1.20pm: Free practice
2.45pm – 3.10pm: Press briefing at the Peugeot Sport hospitality area
4.55pm – 5.55pm: Free practice

Friday 6 May 2011
11.50am – 12.50pm: Free practice
4.20pm – 4.40pm: LMP1/LMP2 qualifying

Saturday 7 May 2011
9.55am – 10.15am: Warm up
2pm – 8pm: 1,000 kilometres of Spa-Francorchamps

ILMC STANDINGS BEFORE SPA:

Manufacturers:
1. Peugeot, 27 points
2. Audi, 17 points

Teams:
1. Team Oreca Matmut, 15 points
2. Team Peugeot Total, 12 points
3. Audi Sport Team Joest, 9 points
4. Rebellion Racing, 6 points

Source: Peugeot

May 4, 2011

Peugeot EX1 – Nurburgring Nordschleife Record Time

Electric vehicle with a record lap around Nurburgring Nordschleife race track?!

Yes, Peugeot EX1 with Stéphane Caillet, driver and tuner-technician from the Company’s Research & Development Centre, behind the steering wheel. The vehicle made a record lap for electric vehicles around the 20.832 kilometres (12.944 miles) race track.

EX1 set the clock at 9 minutes, 1.338 seconds (9:01.338) at an average speed of 138.324 km/h (85.951 mph). The weather conditions were far from perfect, but the vehicle managed to beat the previous electric speed record on this circuit, which was 9:51.45 seconds clocked in 2010.

The record achieved by EX1 was formally recognised by WIGE Performance, the official time-keeping body for the Nordschleife.

Peugeot EX1 at the Nurburgring Nordschleife