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  • Dodge Avenger Rally Car

    Dodge has released Avenger Rally Car, which is a one-off concept. The car boasts a Brilliant Black exterior with a huge rear spoiler, lowered and stiffened sport suspension. The raid height is reduced with 38mm. The cara sits on 18” alloy wheels fitted with performance Pirelli P-Zero tires.

    The interior hass carbon fiber trim, a fully programmable instrument cluster, OMP racing seats, an eight-point roll cage and a fire extinguisher.

    Dodge Avenger Rally Car is powered by a 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 with some upgrades – CAI system and high performance exhaust system. The power is boosted to 304PS (224 kW), instead of the factory’s 287PS (211 kW).

    “Our companies worked closely together to bring this vehicle to life in a joint build that utilizes proven, quality-tested performance parts and accessories from Mopar and Magneti Marelli. We will gauge reaction to this vehicle and determine which parts will go into production.”, commented Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar.

    “This is a purpose-built vehicle with collaborative parts from Magneti Marelli and Mopar,” said Dino Maggioni, CEO of Magneti Marelli Aftermarket.

    “We selected Magneti Marelli and Mopar parts, adapted them to the Dodge Avenger and made them unique. The result is a fascinating blend of these two iconic brands.”, Mr. Maggioni added.

    Dodge Avenger Rally Car
    Dodge Avenger Rally Car
    Dodge Avenger Rally Car
    Dodge Avenger Rally Car
    Dodge Avenger Rally Car

    Dodge Avenger Rally Car

    Dodge Avenger Rally Car:

    CHASSIS

    • Stock 2011 Dodge Avenger Heat

    INTERIOR

    • Flat carbon fiber inner door panels
    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli unique carbon-fiber hydra-graphics center stack
    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli fully programmable slim racing display with shift lights and alarm multi-color LEDs
    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli unique carbon-fiber hydra-graphics center console
    • OMP racing seats, branded Mopar
    • OMP 5-point racing harnesses
    • OMP steering wheel with Mopar/Magneti Marelli integrated paddle-shift system
    • OMP footrests
    • Mopar full 8-point roll cage
    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli fire extinguisher
    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli compact high-performance 1 GB data logger
    • GPS box with integrated inertial platform with real-time calculation of pitch and roll angles

    UNDERHOOD

    • Dodge Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine
    • Mopar tower-to-tower cross-car brace
    • Mopar cold-air intake
    • Mopar Cat-Back Exhaust w/Magneti Marelli tips
    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli high-performance ECU with TC, DBW, VVT

    BRAKES/GEARBOX

    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli rally package rear brake system, with hand-operated rally brake
    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli unique front brakes with 14.25-inch diameter front rotors and 13.5-inch diameter rear rotors
    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli unique paddle-gear shift
    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli shift knob
    • Stock 6-speed 62TE autostick transmission

    SUSPENSION

    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli suspension system, lowering the car 1.5-inches

    WHEELS/TIRES

    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli 18-inch alloy racing wheels
    • 225/650 R18 competition Pirelli P-Zero tires

    EXTERIOR

    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli unique rear spoiler
    • OMP hood pins
    • Mopar/Magneti Marelli unique mud flaps
    • Mopar and Magneti Marelli graphics, with logos from sponsor Shell Lubricants
    • Mopar Brilliant Black body color

    Mopar-First Features
    Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features including:

    • Camper trailers: first to introduce off-road camper trailers
    • Vehicle-information smartphone apps: first to introduce smartphone vehicle-information applications, a new channel of communication with consumers
    • Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals in a DVD and brief user-guide format
    • Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS): first to introduce new vehicle tracking system that sends owner a text when vehicle is driven too fast or too far based on set parameters
    • 2011 Challenger Drag Pak: first to introduce a 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race package car
    • WiFi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a wireless hot spot
    • WiTECH: first to support vehicle diagnosis and software updates leveraging off-the-shelf personal computers and a dedicated wireless tool network

     

    Source: Dodge

  • MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD

    At the display of Auto Shanghai 2011, MINI is about to celebrate the world premiere of a specially styled, ultra-premium packed MINI Cooper dubbed MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD. (more…)

  • 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Special Edition

    2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversary Special Edition represents a celebration masterpiece styled exclusively to mark the renowned American muscle ride’s 45th birthday. (more…)

  • Subaru Legacy 2.0i ES Nav

    Subaru Legacy 2.0i ES NavSubaru has introduced Legacy ES Nav, which is priced at just £21 995 and features a long list with additional extras.

    2011 Legacy ES Nav is powered by 2.0 litre petrol engine with 150PS and 196Nm mated o a 6-speed manual gearbox. Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT transmission is available as an option. The acceleration is pretty good – 9.8 seconds to 100 km/h and top speed of 193 km/h (120 mph). The power is put on the road through permanent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, which ensures maximum grip at every conditions.

    The new Legacy ES Nav comes with a full colour SAT NAV system as standard including touch screen control, CD/DVD playback, integrated Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and steering wheel mounted controls. The car also has automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, remote control central locking, dual zone climate control, one-touch fold down rear seats, alloy wheels, electrically adjusted driver’s seat and a Thatcham category 1 alarm and immobiliser.

    2011 Subaru Legacy ES Nav achieves 32.8mpg on a combined cycle and produces 199g/km CO2. The vehicle also was recently awarded a 5-Star Euro NCAP crash safety rating.

    Subaru Legacy 2.0i ES Nav

    Source: Subaru

  • PFA Creativ Nissan 370Z

    PFA Creativ has released a modest enhancing program for the Nissan 370Z roadster, which adds the Japanese sports car with both greater aerodynamics and extra visual exclusivity. (more…)

  • Dodge Charger Mopar Edition

    Dodge has revealed a special edition of Charger, just before the car’s official debut at the New York Auto Show. Dodge Charger Mopar Edition will be limited to just 1000 units and the price starts at $39 750.

    Dodge Charger Mopar Edition is powered by a 5.7 liter HEMI V8 with 375PS (276 kW) and 535Nm (395 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox and the acceleration is pretty good – 0 to 60 mph in around 5 seconds.

    Charger Mopar Edition has black exterior finish with an aggressive blue stripes over the hood and roof. The unique appearance is completed by a set of enormous 20” alloy wheels in dimensions 8J x 20” fitted with 245/45 ZR20 Goodyear F1 Supercar tires.

    The interior boasts Katzkin leather seats, metallic trim and a strange shifter. There are also alloy pedals, Mopar floor mats and an individually-numbered plaque.

    The suspension is also revised. It features bigger stabilizer bars (30 mm at the front and 20mm at the rear) and strut tower braces.

    Last, but not least, Mopar installed a high performance braking system with enormous calipers and discs behind the 20” wheels.

    Customers who purchase a Mopar ’11 Charger will receive a personalized owner kit in a customized Mopar ’11 box. The kit will include a certificate with the vehicle identification number (VIN), exact date of manufacture and the number of the vehicle. The kit will also include a brochure that highlights the unique features of the vehicle, exclusive Mopar ’11 merchandise.

    “The Mopar ‘11 Charger takes the ‘head- turning’ factor up a few notches,” commented Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group’s service, parts and customer-care brand.

    “By adding some of the most distinctive accessories to an already strong performer, we’ve created a special-edition car for enthusiasts.”, he added.
    Dodge Charger Mopar Edition

    Dodge Charger Mopar Edition
    Dodge Charger Mopar Edition
    Dodge Charger Mopar Edition

    Source: Dodge

  • Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition

    This is the latest project of the tuner Anderson Germany. The car is based on the latest Focus RS and the name of the project is – Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition. As you may suggest almost everything is in black, but it looks really stunning.

    The exterior is finished in matte black and some red elements like the rim of the alloys, calipers, turn lights and a small emblem on the front grille.

    The has also developed a performance package, which boosts the mighty 2.5 liter five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine to the staggering 420PS (309 kW), instead of the factory’s 305PS (224 kW). All this power is put on the road through FWD with LSD.

    The interior boasts a black leather and Alcantara finish with red stitching. The contrast is the same like the exterior of RS Black Racing.

    Pricing is not announced, yet!
    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition

    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition
    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition
    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition
    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition
    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition
    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition
    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition
    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition
    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition
    Anderson Germany Ford Focus RS Black Racing Edition

    Source: Anderson Germany

  • 2011 MINI WRC

    MINI WRC Team will compete in six rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship. The team will use the MINI John Cooper Works WRC race car, which will be tested at the Rally d’Italia Sardegna from 5th to 8th May 2011 for the first time. The aim of the team is to gain a lot of experience to be perfectly prepared to take on the entire 2012 WRC.

    “On the one hand, MINI can look back on a unique success story,” commented Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of the BMW AG for Sales and Marketing.

    “On the other hand, MINI is the epitome of excitement for millions of fans around the world and thrills them with its energy. This is precisely what we are able to authentically represent through our motorsport involvement in the World Rally Championship. Thrilling rally events, ultimate performances by man and machine, and as much success as possible, of course: motorsport is pure emotion – just as MINI is for its fans.”, Mr. Robertson added.

    2011 MINI John Cooper Works WRC has a 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol engine, which is used in the road cars, but the power unit was specially prepared by BMW Motorsport to meet FIA Super 2000 regulations, including the World Touring Car Championship.

    We wish luck to Meeke and Sordo during the 2011 WRC season!
    2011 MINI WRC

    2011 MINI WRC
    2011 MINI WRC
    2011 MINI WRC
    2011 MINI WRC
    2011 MINI WRC
    2011 MINI WRC
    2011 MINI WRC
    2011 MINI WRC

    Source: MINI

  • Aston Martin Vantage GT3

    Aston Martin has announced Vantage GT3, which is based on the V12 engined road car. The race car will be ready to hit the race tracks in 2012.

    The Vantage GT3 will take the place of the DBRS9, launched in 2006 at Le Mans. The new Vantage GT3 joins the Vantage GT2, GT4, DBR9 GT1 and the AMR-One LMP1. The line-up is really astonishing.

    The race car meets all FIA regulations and is powered by a lightweight dry-sumped 6.0 litre V12 engine mated to a race semi-automatic paddle shift Xtrac gearbox and the latest race-developed ABS and traction control systems

    “The DBRS9 has been a very successful GT3 racing car and, despite being more than six years old, is still competitive today.”, commented John Gaw, Aston Martin Racing Managing Director.

    “However, the competition has moved on and we needed to create a new car that combines our six years’ experience in this category with the latest race technology to continue Aston Martin’s success in GT3 for many years to come.”, he added.

    Aston Marting Vantage GT3 will have a curb weight of 1250 kg and the power will be in excess of 600BHP and 700Nm. The first car will be completed in July 2011 and it will be put in serious testing. 10 units will then be built ready for delivery for the start of the 2012 season.

    Aston Martin Vantage GT3

    Aston Martin Vantage GT3

    Source: Aston Martin

  • 2012 Citroen DS5 teased ahead of Shanghai

    Citroen has exclusively confirmed that its youth-styled DS line is about to grow with another addition – the Citroen DS5, which world debut is scheduled for the upcoming motor show in the city of Shanghai. (more…)

  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM

    2011 Alfa Romeo 159 comes with a new 136BHP diesel engine. The 2.0 liter JTDM has superb fuel consumption, good performance and it is very clean, too.

    The 2.0 JTDM develops 136BHP and 350Nm of torque at 1750RPM. It emits just 134g/km of CO2, which complies with EU5. The power unit achieves an excellent balance between strong performance, running costs, comfort and driving flexibility over long distances.

    Furthermore, the 2011 Alfa 159 comes with new sports cloth upholstery and a top-quality sports leather in black or natural, as well as a cabin environment which is further enriched with elegant chrome-plated three-layer treatment or brush black aluminium inserts on the dashboard, on the mouldings and on the central console.

    The car is available in three trim levels: Turismo, Lusso and TI.

    Turismo specification features six airbags, electric front and rear windows, dual zone automatic climate control, new sports cloth upholstery, cruise control, front fog lights, car radio with CD/MP3 player and eight speakers, Blue&Me™ (Bluetooth® hands-free system), black leather steering with remote controls, black leather gear knob, 16” alloy wheels, and a host of safety features and detailed design attributes.

    Lusso adds leather upholstery, visibility pack, sports dials with white illumination, darkened interior headlining, black aluminium centre console and steering wheel trim inserts, dark chrome painted dashboard and door trim inserts, rear parking sensors, stainless steel kick plates and 17” Multi-spoke design alloy wheels.

    TI has enormous 19”  sport alloy wheels, side skirts, lowered sports suspension and red painted brake callipers. The interior boasts black Sports leather and Alcantara, sports pedal unit in aluminium and kick plates with the TI logo and sports steering wheel in leather with remote controls, leather gear knob and leather handbrake lever. For an innovative, hi-tech look, new carbon fibre inserts on the central console and steering wheel may be ordered as options.

    2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is also available with two more powerful engines – a 1750 TBi turbocharged petrol with 200BHP and a 170BHP version of the 2.0 JTDM diesel.

    The new Alfa 159 offers as standard a vehicle dynamic stability control system (VDC), including an ASR anti-slip function, Hill Holder hill start assistance and emergency braking assistance, plus six airbags – 2 front, 2 sidebags and 2 window bags.

    2011 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM
    2011 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM

    2011 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM
    2011 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM
    2011 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM

    TECH SPECIFICATION

    CHARACTERISTICS 2.0 JTDM 16V 136 bhp
    No. of cylinders, arrangement 4 in line
    Bore x stroke (mm) 83.0 x 90.4
    Displacement (cc) 1956
    Compression ratio 16.5 : 1
    Max. power output bhp (kW-EC) at rpm 136 (100) 4000
    Peak torque Nm (kgm-EC) at rpm 350 (35.7) 1750
    Timing system 2 OHCs (toothed belt), hydraulic tappets, 4 valves per cylinder
    Fuel feed MultiJet direct injection with turbocharger and intercooler – Bosch EDC 16C39 electronic engine management system
    Exhaust pipe One with polished tip
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12V)
    Battery: capacity (Ah) / Generator (A) 90 / 150
    TRANSMISSION
    Drive Front
    Number of gears 6 + 1R
    Final ratio 3.579: 1
    TYRES
    Standard version 205/55 R16
    STEERING SYSTEM
    Steering system Rack and pinion with hydraulic servo
    Steering diameter kerb-to-kerb (m) 11.1
    SUSPENSION
    Front High double wishbone
    Rear Multilink architecture
    BRAKES – (DISCS)
    Front (mm) Ventilated 305 x 28 D, 60 mm floating calliper
    Rear (mm) Solid 278 x 12 D, combined 38 mm floating calliper
    WEIGHTS – TANK CAPACITY
    Fuel tank (Iit.) 70
    Kerb weight DIN (kg) 1490 [1540]
    Max. towable weight (kg) 1500
    PERFORMANCE
    Top speed mph (km/h) 126 (202) [124 (200)]
    Acceleration (driver + 30 kg) 0-62 mph (s) 9.9 [10.1]
    FUEL CONSUMPTION – EMISSIONS*
    urban cycle mpg (l/100km) 42.8 (6.6) [41.5 (6.8)]
    extra-urban cycle mpg (l/100km) 67.3 (4.2) [65.7 (4.3)]
    combined cycle mpg (l/100km) 55.4 (5.1) [54.3 (5.2)]
    Exhaust emissions – CO2 (g/km) 134 [137]
    Emissions Standard EU V
    * according to 1999/100EC directive
    Information in brackets [….] indicates data for the Alfa 159 Sportwagon

    TRIM LEVELS

    Turismo
    VDC with Hill Holder (ABS + ASR + EBD + Brake Assistant) Car radio with CD / MP3 player and 8 speakers
    Fire Prevention System (FPS) Black leather steering wheel and gear knob with remote audio controls
    Driver, passenger, front side & window airbags Front armrest with temperature controlled storage compartment
    Passenger airbag deactivation Sports cloth upholstery
    Isofix attachments on rear seats with third upper central attachment Front seats manually adjustable (height, rake, lumbar adjustment for driver and passenger)
    Front seatbelts with pretentioners and load limiters 16” Design alloy wheels with 215/55 R16 tyres
    Alfa code immobiliser and alarm system Space saver 16″ spare steel wheel
    Electronic key with remote central locking and boot release Front fog lights
    Third rear headrest 60/40 split folding rear seats and armrest with storage compartment (Sportwagon only)
    “Follow-Me Home” headlights Electrically folding wing mirros
    Dark painted centre console and steering wheel trim inserts Blue&Me™ (Bluetooth® hands-free system with voice recognition and media player with USB port in the glove box)
    Light painted dashboard and door trim inserts 17” Multi -spoke design alloy wheels with 225/50 tyres (Standard on 1750 TBi engine only)
    Electric front and rear windows with one touch function Cruise control
    Dual zone automatic climate control Mechanical tilting action for driver and passenger seats
    On-board instrumentation with multifunctional display and trip computer Aluminium brake calipers with Alfa Romeo designation
    Dials with white illumination Twin chrome exhaust tail pipes (only on 1750 TBi engine)
    Darkened interior headlining
    Lusso TI
    As 159 Turismo plus: As 159 Lusso plus:
    Visibility Pack (rain, dusk & condensation sensors, electrochromic rearview mirror with deactivation button and Air Quality System) Black leather sports steering wheel and gear knob with red stitching
    TI black sports leather / Alcantara upholstery
    Stainless steel kick plates Red painted brake calipers
    Twin exhaust tail pipes (Standard on 1750 TBi engine only) Lowered sports suspension
    Side skirts
    Black sports leather steering wheel and gear knob with black stitching 60/40 split folding rear seats and armrest with storage compartment (Saloon only)
    Sports dials with white illumination Satin effect wing mirrors
    Rear parking sensors Aluminium sports pedals
    17” Multi-spoke design alloy wheels with 225/50 R17 tyres TI badging
    Aluminium kickplates with TI logo
    Darkened interior headlining Engine badge exclusion
    Black aluminium centre console and steering wheel trim inserts Heated front seats
    Chrome exhaust tail pipe
    Dark chrome painted dashboard and door trim inserts 19″ TI spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 R19 tyres
    12V plug in boot (Sportwagon versions only)

    PRICE LIST

    Basic Price VAT Retail Price OTR Charges Total OTR
    ALFA 159 SALOON
    1750 TBi 200 bhp Turismo £18,720.39 £3,744.08 £22,464.47 £1,050.53 £23,515.00
    1750 TBi 200 bhp Lusso £20,095.39 £4,019.08 £24,114.47 £1,050.53 £25,165.00
    1750 TBi 200 bhp TI £21,345.39 £4,269.08 £25,614.47 £1,050.53 £26,665.00
    2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Turismo £18,149.56 £3,629.91 £21,779.47 £720.53 £22,500.00
    2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Lusso £19,524.56 £3,904.91 £23,429.47 £720.53 £24,150.00
    2.0 JTDM 136 bhp TI £20,774.56 £4,154.91 £24,929.47 £720.53 £25,650.00
    2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Turismo £18,982.89 £3,796.58 £22,779.47 £720.53 £23,500.00
    2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Lusso £20,357.89 £4,071.58 £24,429.47 £720.53 £25,150.00
    2.0 JTDM 170 bhp TI £21,607.89 £4,321.58 £25,929.47 £720.53 £26,650.00
    ALFA 159 SPORTWAGON
    1750 TBi 200 bhp Turismo SW £19,762.06 £3,952.41 £23,714.47 £1,050.53 £24,765.00
    1750 TBi 200 bhp Lusso SW £21,137.06 £4,227.41 £25,364.47 £1,050.53 £26,415.00
    1750 TBi 200 bhp TI SW £22,387.06 £4,477.41 £26,864.47 £1,050.53 £27,915.00
    2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Turismo SW £19,191.22 £3,838.24 £23,029.47 £720.53 £23,750.00
    2.0 JTDM 136 bhp Lusso SW £20,566.22 £4,113.24 £24,679.47 £720.53 £25,400.00
    2.0 JTDM 136 bhp TI SW £21,816.22 £4,363.24 £26,179.47 v720.53 £26,900.00
    2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Turismo SW £20,012.06 £4,002.41 £24,014.47 £735.53 £24,750.00
    2.0 JTDM 170 bhp Lusso SW £21,387.06 £4,277.41 £25,664.47 £735.53 £26,400.00
    2.0 JTDM 170 bhp TI SW £22,637.06 £4,527.41 £27,164.47 £735.53 £27,900.00

    Source: Alfa Romeo

  • Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept unleashed

    Lexus has finally took off the wraps on its Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept, which is about to celebrate its global premiere at the upcoming New York International Auto Show (April 22 – May 1). (more…)