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Porsche TechArt GTStreet is priced at €59.90

TechArt now offers limited colectors models in a 1:43 scale. The series includes GTstreet, GTstreet R and GTstreet RS models, which are exact copies of the original super sportscars. The TechArt GTStreet series is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo and GT2.

TechArt will launch just 300 units of 1:43 GTstreet series and each model will come with a base plate with a limitation badge and serial number. The GTstreet is an individual highlight in every high-class collection.

The models are available for purchase exclusively online at www.techart.de/collector and the price is €59.90, VAT included.

TECHART GTStreet RS, which is the most powerful tuned version of Porsche 911 GT2, has a brutal 3.8 liter twin-turbo flat-six with staggering 700PS and 860Nm of torque.

Porsche TechArt GTStreet

Source: TechArt

May 3, 2011

Dodge Ram Long-Hauler Concept Truck

Dodge Ram Long-Hauler Concept Truck will be on display at selected events across the country. The vehicle is based on a Class 5 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab and boasts a number of modifications.

One of the most staggering facts about the vehicle is its fuel tank, which can contain up to 170 gallons of fuel. means fueling up would cost up to around 750 dollars given current gas prices in the U.S.

The dimensions are also unbelievable – 5014 mm (197.4 inches) wheelbase, the overall length is 7315 mm (24 feet), height – 2009 mm (79.1 inches) and the curb weight of the huge truck is 4213 kg (9 300lbs).

Dodge Ram Long-Hauler Concept is powered by a six-cylinder 6.7 liter High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel with 1083Nm (800 lb-ft). The horsepower are not so important and the company didn’t release any information about the power. The engine is mated to a 6-speed Aisin AS68RC automatic gearbox. All the pulling power is put on the road through a four-wheel-drive.

The vehicle stands on a Kelderman air suspension and 19.5” Alcoa aluminum wheels.

Among the goodies in the cabin, there are Wi-Fi, a laptop storage area , 2+2 leather seating with a specific, high comfort driver seat. Rear passenger comfort is assured with power-adjustable footrests and a rear center console that includes a refrigerator, cup holders and tray tables.

The Ram Long-Hauler is only a concept and can be seen across the country in the next 8 months.

Dodge Ram Long-Hauler Concept Truck

Source: Chrysler

May 3, 2011

2011 Volvo S80 Executive

The new Volvo S80 Executive features unique details and a very rich content that reinforce its position as Volvo Car Corporation’s top-of-the-line saloon.

“Both cars are designed around the growing number of people who appreciate the possibility of tailoring their cars to suit individual tastes. The Executive version of the S80 radiates exclusive luxury while our R-Design models are developed for buyers who want an extra sporty look,” commented Lex Kerssemakers, Senior Vice President Product Strategy and Vehicle Line Management at Volvo Car Corporation.

2011 S80 is the most exclusive Volvo saloon model. It boasts sophisticated comfort and sober Scandinavian design.

The interior comes with an instrument panel top in leather, available in espresso brown or off black. There are also ventilated soft leather seats with massage function, leather door panels, an integrated analogue clock on the instrument panel and the aluminium centre consol storage.

The extra thick carpets reinforce the sober impression. You can opt for a fridge in the rear seat, combined with a set of Swedish crystal glasses.

2011 S80 Executive comes with the latest Sensus infotainment system including a 5” or 7” colour screen in the upper part of the centre stack.

2011 Volvo S80 Executive

Source: Volvo

May 3, 2011

2011 Volvo V70 R-DESIGN

Volvo has announced a new version of V70 R-Design, which gives the elegant estate car a sportier character.

2011 V70 R-Design comes with a number of upgrades, which are specially developed for the vehicle. The exterior includes LED turning indicators integrated into door mirrors with silk metal covers. The estate stands on big 18” „Ixion” light alloy wheels.

The interior boasts leather upholstery trimmed in off black, leather around the gear selector, and black floor-mats with contrasting stitching.

The new Volvo V70 R-Design can be opted with 1.6 liter DRIVe diesel having just 119 g/km of CO₂ emissions. The fuel consumption is extremely low and the elasticity is good enough.

2011 V70 R-Design features the latest Volvo Sensus infotainment system including a 5” or 7” colour screen in the upper part of the centre stack.

“Concern for the individual’s wellbeing is the very core of our Scandinavian origin and these unique versions of the S80 and V70 mark yet another step forward in our determination to be the brand that best interprets what buyers of modern prestige cars want,” commented Volvo Car Corporation’s President and CEO Stefan Jacoby.

2011 Volvo V70 R-DESIGN

Source: Volvo

May 3, 2011

NOVITEC Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

Novitec has released the world’s most powerful and fastest Alfa Romeo. The tuned version of 8C Spider has staggering supercharged V8 capable of bringing the car over 300km/h barrier.

The supercharger kit boosts the 4.7 liter V8 to 600PS (441 kW) at 7300RPM and 588Nm at 5400RPM.The factory power of the engine is 450PS, so the performance package adds another 150PS (110 kW). The price is EUR 19 900.

The supercharger is driven by a cogged-tooth belt directly from the crankshaft. Maximum boost pressure is limited to 0.37 bar. The mechanical charging system is rounded out by a water-to-air intercooler with dedicated radiator, and by custom injectors. An Ecu re-map is made to make sure that all parts are working perfectly.

The result is 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h and top speed of 305 km/h, instead of the factory’s 290 km/h,

NOVITEC also offers stainless-steel sport exhaust with integrated flap system. The exhaust system features four tailpipes and fits perfectly into the standard cutouts in the rear apron.

The exterior didn’t receive any aerodynamics modifications, but NOVITEC offers three-piece NA3 wheels with dimensions 9J x 21” at the front and 11.5J x 22” at the rear fitted with by Formula 1 supplier Pirelli in sizes 255/30 ZR 21 and 315/25 ZR 22, respectively.

NOVITEC also provided height-adjustable coil-over suspension.

The interior can be customized with finest leather and Alcantara in any color.

NOVITEC Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

Source: NOVITEC

May 3, 2011

Skoda now offers SE Plus Trim Level

Skoda now offers an all-new trim level – SE Plus, which is available across the entire multi-award winning model range. The SE Plus trim level is right between SE and Elegance. The new specification level offers customers savings of up to £1310.

There are also two new engines available exclusively on SE Plus trim. The first is 1.8 TSI with 152PS available on Yeti, Octavia and Superb and 2.0 TDI CR with 110PS for Octavia.

“SE Plus offers lots of extra equipment beyond SE trim at a considerably reduced cost to the customer. We’ve tailored the offering on each model to reflect the features that are most desirable. SE Plus isn’t a special edition, but a completely new trim level that will run until the end of each vehicle’s life-cycle.”, said Chris Horrell, Škoda UK’s Product Marketing Manager.

:” Features such as Bluetooth, a multi-function steering wheel and Škoda’s Amundsen touch-screen sat-nav system on the Octavia, Superb and Yeti will boost the appeal of SE Plus for both retail and corporate buyers.”, he added.

SE Plus in detail:

Octavia Hatch SE Plus (priced from £16,365 OTR)

Additional features above SE trim include 16-inch Proxima alloy wheels, unique Kristal upholstery, rear parking sensors, Isofix front passenger seat, Amundsen touch-screen satellite navigation system, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, multi-function steering wheel and Media Device Interface (MDI) with connecting cable.

Equipment value over SE	£2,270
Customer premium over SE	£960
Saving	£1,310

Superb Hatch SE Plus (priced from £21,350 OTR)

Additional features above SE trim include Amundsen touch-screen satellite navigation system, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, multi-function steering wheel, sunset privacy glass and Media Device Interface (MDI) with connecting cable.

Equipment value over SE	£2,485
Customer premium over SE	£1,210
Saving	£1,275

Yeti SE Plus (priced from £17,410 OTR)

Additional features above SE trim include unique Kristal upholstery, Amundsen touch-screen satellite navigation system, CD autochanger, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, multi-function steering wheel, electric driver and passenger seats, rear passenger folding tables on back of front seats.

Equipment value over SE	£1,310
Customer premium over SE	£700
Saving	£610

Fabia Hatchback SE Plus (priced from £11,825 OTR)

Additional features above SE trim include unique Kristal upholstery, sunset privacy glass, climate control, multi-function steering wheel, electric rear windows, storage boxes under the front seats, protective black side mouldingsand Media Device Interface (MDI) with connecting cable.

Equipment value over SE	£1,210
Customer premium over SE	£590
Saving	£620

Roomster SE Plus (priced from £13,560 OTR)

Additional features above SE trim include 15-inch Antares alloy wheels, unique Kristal upholstery, roof rails, climate control, multi-function steering wheel and Media Device Interface (MDI) with connecting cable.

Equipment value over SE	£945
Customer premium over SE	£530
Saving	£415

Skoda’s new SE Plus trim level goes on sale from 3 May 2011.

Skoda now offers SE Plus Trim Level

New Engines:

	Octavia Hatch	Octavia Hatch	Octavia Estate	Octavia Estate
	SE Plus 1.8 TSI 152PS	SE Plus 2.0 TDI 110PS	SE Plus 1.8 TSI 152PS	SE Plus 2.0TDI 110PS
Emissions
CO2 (g/km)	158	126	158	126
Engine & Drivetrain
CC	1,798	1,968	1798	1,968
Transmission type	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Performance
0 to 62 mph (sec)	7.8	11	7.9	11.1
Engine power – PS	152	110	152	110
– at RPM	4500-6200	4200	4500-6200	4200
Engine torque – NM	250	280	250	280
– at RPM	1500-4500	1750-2750	1500-4500	1750-2500
Top speed (mph)	135	121	136	121
Fuel consumption
Urban (mpg)	29.7	46.3	29.7	44.8
Extra urban (mpg)	51.4	70.6	51.4	65.7
Combined (mpg)	40.9	58.9	40.9	57.6

	Superb Hatch	Superb Estate	Yeti
	SE Plus 1.8 TSI 152PS	SE Plus 1.8 TSI 152PS	SE Plus 1.8 TSI 152PS 4×4
Emissions
CO2 (g/km)	169	170	189
Engine & Drivetrain
CC	1,798	1,798	1798
Transmission type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Performance
0 to 62 mph (sec)	8.6	8.6	8.4
Engine power – PS	152	152	152
– at RPM	4,500-6,200	4,500-6,200	4300-6200
Engine torque – NM	250	250	250
– at RPM	1,500-4,500	1,500-4,500	1500-4500
Top speed (mph)	137	135	125
Fuel consumption
Urban (mpg)	30.1	29.7	28
Extra urban (mpg)	47.9	47.9	40.9
Combined (mpg)	39.2	38.7	35.3

Prices:

Fabia SE Plus		Recommended basic	VAT	RRP	Recommended OTR
Hatch	1.2 12V 69PS 5spd	£9,383.33	£1,876.67	£11,260.00	£11,825.00
	1.2 TSI 86PS 5spd	£9,895.83	£1,979.17	£11,875.00	£12,440.00
	1.2 TSI 105PS 5spd	£10,445.83	£2,089.17	£12,535.00	£13,100.00
	1.2 TSI 105PS 7spd DSG	£11,041.67	£2,208.33	£13,250.00	£13,815.00
	1.6 TDI CR 75PS 5spd DPF	£10,575.00	£2,115.00	£12,690.00	£13,255.00
	1.6 TDI CR 90PS 5spd DPF	£11,066.67	£2,213.33	£13,280.00	£13,845.00
	1.6 TDI CR 105PS 5spd DPF	£11,254.17	£2,250.83	£13,505.00	£14,070.00

Estate	1.2 12V 69PS 5spd	£10,091.67	£2,018.33	£12,110.00	£12,675.00
	1.2 TSI 86PS 5spd	£10,604.17	£2,120.83	£12,725.00	£13,290.00
	1.2 TSI 105PS 5spd	£11,154.17	£2,230.83	£13,385.00	£13,950.00
	1.2 TSI 105PS 7spd DSG	£11,750.00	£2,350.00	£14,100.00	£14,665.00
	1.6 TDI CR 75PS 5spd DPF	£11,283.33	£2,256.67	£13,540.00	£14,105.00
	1.6 TDI CR 90PS 5spd DPF	£11,775.00	£2,355.00	£14,130.00	£14,695.00
	1.6 TDI CR 105PS 5spd DPF	£11,962.50	£2,392.50	£14,355.00	£14,920.00

Roomster SE Plus	Recommended basic	VAT	RRP	Recommended OTR
1.2 TSI 69PS 5spd	£10,720.83	£2,144.17	£12,865.00	£13,560.00
1.2 TSI 86PS 5spd	£11,270.83	£2,254.17	£13,525.00	£14,205.00
1.2 TSI 105PS 5spd	£11,825.00	£2,365.00	£14,190.00	£14,870.00
1.2 TSI 105PS 7spd DSG	£12,429.17	£2,485.83	£14,915.00	£15,595.00
1.6 TDI CR 90PS 5spd DPF	£12,445.83	£2,489.17	£14,935.00	£15,500.00
1.6 TDI CR 105PS 5spd DPF	£12,633.33	£2,526.67	£15,160.00	£15,725.00

Yeti SE Plus	Recommended basic	VAT	RRP	Recommended OTR
1.2 TSI 105PS	£13,929.17	£2,785.83	£16,715.00	£17,410.00
1.2 TSI 105PS DSG	£14,887.50	£2,977.50	£17,865.00	£18,560.00
1.4 TSI 122PS	£14,566.67	£2,913.33	£17,480.00	£18,210.00
1.8T TSI 152PS 4×4	£16,041.67	£3,208.33	£19,250.00	£20,260.00
2.0 TDI CR 110PS DPF	£15,058.33	£3,011.67	£18,070.00	£18,750.00
2.0 TDI CR 110PS 4×4 DPF	£16,475.00	£3,295.00	£19,770.00	£20,500.00
2.0 TDI CR 140PS 4×4 DPF	£17,162.50	£3,432.50	£20,595.00	£21,325.00
2.0 TDI CR 140PS 4×4 DSG DPF	£18,120.83	£3,624.17	£21,745.00	£22,575.00
2.0 TDI CR 170PS 4×4 DPF	£17,858.33	£3,571.67	£21,430.00	£22,160.00

Octavia SE Plus		Recommended basic	VAT	RRP	Recommended OTR
Hatch	1.4 TSI 122PS	£13,058.33	£2,611.67	£15,670.00	£16,365.00
	1.4 TSI 122PS DSG	£14,025.00	£2,805.00	£16,830.00	£17,525.00
	1.8 TSI 152PS	£13,516.67	£2,703.33	£16,220.00	£16,950.00
	1.6 TDI CR 105PS DPF	£14,695.83	£2,939.17	£17,635.00	£18,200.00
	1.6 TDI CR 105PS DSG DPF	£15,662.50	£3,132.50	£18,795.00	£19,360.00
	2.0 TDI CR 110PS DPF	£15,125.00	£3,025.00	£18,150.00	£18,715.00
	2.0 TDI CR 140PS DPF	£15,729.17	£3,145.83	£18,875.00	£19,440.00

Estate	1.4 TSI 122PS	£13,975.00	£2,795.00	£16,770.00	£17,465.00
	1.4 TSI 122PS DSG	£14,941.67	£2,988.33	£17,930.00	£18,625.00
	1.8 TSI 152PS	£14,433.33	£2,886.67	£17,320.00	£18,050.00
	1.6 TDI CR 105PS DPF	£15,612.50	£3,122.50	£18,735.00	£19,300.00
	1.6 TDI CR 105PS DSG DPF	£16,579.17	£3,315.83	£19,895.00	£20,460.00
	2.0 TDI CR 110PS DPF	£16,041.67	£3,208.33	£19,250.00	£19,815.00
	2.0 TDI CR 140PS DPF	£16,645.83	£3,329.17	£19,975.00	£20,540.00

Superb SE Plus		Recommended basic	VAT	RRP	Recommended OTR
Hatch	1.8 TSI 152PS	£17,100.00	£3,420.00	£20,520.00	£21,350.00
	1.6 TDI CR 105PS DPF	£17,462.50	£3,492.50	£20,955.00	£21,520.00
	2.0 TDI CR 140PS DPF	£17,975.00	£3,595.00	£21,570.00	£22,265.00
	2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG DPF	£19,066.67	£3,813.33	£22,880.00	£23,610.00
	2.0 TDI CR 170PS DPF	£18,737.50	£3,747.50	£22,485.00	£23,180.00
	2.0 TDI CR 170PS DSG DPF	£19,829.17	£3,965.83	£23,795.00	£24,525.00

Estate	1.8 TSI 152PS	£18,150.00	£3,630.00	£21,780.00	£22,610.00
	1.6 TDI CR 105PS DPF	£18,512.50	£3,702.50	£22,215.00	£22,895.00
	2.0 TDI CR 140PS DPF	£19,025.00	£3,805.00	£22,830.00	£23,525.00
	2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG DPF	£20,116.67	£4,023.33	£24,140.00	£24,870.00
	2.0 TDI CR 170PS DPF	£19,787.50	£3,957.50	£23,745.00	£24,475.00
	2.0 TDI CR 170PS DSG DPF	£20,879.17	£4,175.83	£25,055.00	£25,785.00

Source: Skoda

May 3, 2011

Carlsson Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabriolet

Carlsson has announced the special styling and peformance packages for the latest Mercedes-Benz E class Cabriolet. The luxury open-top received unique exterior as well as 20 per cent more power and some fine touches for the interior.

The perfromance package includes the additional ECU C-Tronic® DIESEL POWER, which is plug-and-play device boosting the V6 diesel engine from 231PS (170 kW) to 280PS (206 kW) and the torque is 648Nm, instead of 540Nm. The ECU CD35 REVO for the Mercedes 350 CDI engines is delivered by Carlsson as a completely retrofittable solution inclusive of all materials for connections and montage. The price is 1784 Euro.

The tuning company also offers sport end mufflers with the two double-walled stainless steel end tubes. They priced at 2319 Euro.

The styling package includes the new aerodynamic package consisting of a front spoiler – 594 Euro and a front spoiler lip RS for 629 Euro. The rear spoiler is priced at 475 Euro.

The suspension upgrade includes sports springs for 355 Euro. These lower the Mercedes-Cabriolet with 30 mm and significantly improve the stance of the car.

Carlsson Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabriolet stands on either classic 16-spoke wheels in 18”, or 1/5 REVO again in 18” and big 1/10 Ultra light 20” alloys. The set fitted with brand new tires starts at 2712 Euro.

Inside, the tuned Merc can be individualised with automatic gear shift lever in leather and Alcantara – 213 Euro, aluminium door pins – 58 Euro, the soft velvet doormats with the Carlsson logo – 154 Euro and aluminium pedals together with footrests – 282 Euro.

Carlsson delivers all products with certificates by the German Technical Control Board (TÜV), so that these can be entered without any problems in the vehicle documents.

Carlsson Mercedes Benz E 350 CDI Cabriolet

Source: Carlsson

May 2, 2011

2011 DTM season: Bruno Spengler is the first winner

Mercedes-Benz began the new 2011 DTM season with a victory. Bruno Spengler with Mercedes-Bank AMG C-Class was the fastest on the race track at Hockenheim and he won the first round of the championship with a margin of 3.7 seconds over Mattias Ekstrom (Audi).

After 191 races in the new era of the DTM series, Mercedes-Benz lead their rivals Audi by 106 races to 55.
Five of the drivers with AMG Mercedes C-Class cars finished among the points-scoring positions. Gary Paffett climbed from 18th on the grid to 6th at the final. Jamie Green and Maro Engel also scored points, finishing 7th and 8th, respectively. David Coulthard achieved a top ten result and Susie Stoddart crossed the line in 12th position. Christian Vietoris, who is a rookie in DTM championship finished 13th and Renger van der Zande was forced to retire on Lap 30.

Bruno Spengler also set the fastest race lap – 1:35.230 minutes, his ninth in DTM.

The race track had a total of 58 000 visitors during the weekend.

“What a start to the season! I’ve been waiting since 2006 for my second win in Hockenheim, so it was high time. I’m looking forward to a long night of celebration with my team. The crew were excellent today, keeping me well updated with what was happening on the track and helping me to defend my lead. It was a great job all round.”, commented Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG C-Class) – Winner.

Check the summary, below!

2011 DTM season - Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG C-Class

Race summary:

The start: Bruno Spengler starts from pole position for the eighth time in his DTM career. On the first corner, he defends the lead against Audi driver Mattias Ekström. Ralf Schumacher holds on to third. Maro Engel improves his position on the first lap, moving up from seventh to fifth, while Gary Paffett charges forward from 18th (his grid position) to 13th.

Lap 3: Susie Stoddart receives a drive-through penalty for jumping the start.

Lap 5: Spengler heads the field with a two-second lead on Ekström. Schumacher remains in third place, Engel up to fifth. Paffett has meanwhile worked his way up to tenth.

Lap 10: No change at the front, with Spengler leading from Ekström and Schumacher. Engel advances to sixth. The pit-stop window opens and Paffett, now in tenth place, dives in first for a change of tyres and to refuel. Renger van der Zande also pits.

Lap 11: Jamie Green and Christian Vietoris now make their first pit stop.

Lap 12: David Coulthard and Susie Stoddart also decide it’s time for a new set of tyres. Stoddart drives off with the fuel can still attached; this gets jammed on her rear wing before later falling off. After his pit stop, Paffett sets the fastest lap so far.

Lap 13: Ralf Schumacher makes his first pit stop.

Lap 14: Spengler pits as race leader and emerges with his lead intact. Schumacher remains in P3 after the first round of pit stops. Engel also pits.

Lap 15: Spengler is leading the race by 3.9 seconds. Schumacher in third, Engel in sixth. After just 15 laps, Paffett has climbed from 18th to eighth.

Lap 20: At the front, Spengler maintains a 3.4-second lead. Schumacher remains on course for a podium and is successfully defending third place against Martin Tomczyk (Audi). Engel is in sixth position, while Paffett is now only 0.7 seconds behind seventh-placed Miguel Molina.

Lap 21: Paffett is the first driver to come in for the obligatory second pit stop, which doesn’t go quite as smoothly as it should. Coulthard also pits for a second time

Lap 22: Green and Christian Vietoris make their second pit stops from tenth and 14th respectively.

Lap 23: Engel enters the pit lane from P6 for fresh Hankook tyres and fuel. Stoddart also makes her second scheduled stop.

Lap 24: Schumacher pits from third and is shadowed by fourth-placed Tomczyk. The Audi driver drags a fuel can with him on the way out and it falls on the track. Paffett demonstrates superb reactions to avoid the obstacle. The race stewards deploy the safety car.

Lap 25 : Spengler and van der Zande take advantage of the safety car period to come in for their second compulsory pit stops. Spengler retains the lead.

Lap 28: The safety car heads for the pit lane. Spengler defends his lead; Schumacher is in third place ahead of Timo Scheider (Audi). Paffett overtakes Molina; Green seizes the opportunity to sail past the Spaniard as well.

Lap 29: Paffett overtakes Engel. Sixth to eighth places are occupied by AMG C-Class drivers Paffett, Engel and Green.

Lap 30: Following a collision, Van der Zande returns to the pits minus bonnet; race over for the stern AMG C-Class.

Lap 32: Green passes Engel to take seventh position.

Final lap: After 38 laps and a total distance of 173.81 kilometres, Bruno Spengler wins the opening race of the 2011 DTM season at Hockenheim. Ralf Schumacher claims the first podium of his DTM career in his 33rd race. Gary Paffett, Jamie Green, Maro Engel and David Coulthard finish in the top 10.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

May 2, 2011

Hennessey HPE500 Supercharged Dodge Ram

Hennessey performance has announced a new performance package for the big four-door Dodge Ram 1500. The pick-up has been equipped with a supercharger, which boosts the engine to the whopping 505HP, so you will be able to carry all your instruments incredibly fast. Really useful!

Hennessey HPE 500 performance package includes a big TVS2300 supercharger, a revised intake, new larger fuel injectors, a cat-back sport exhaust system and of course an ECU re-map to make sure that all parts work perfectly together. The result is 505HP from the 5.7 liter HEMI V8.

There are also optional upgrades like a full long-tube header exhaust, high-flow cats, a premium wheel and tire package, and your choice of a lowered or raised suspension.

The tuning company didn’t release any price lists.

Hennessey HPE500 Supercharged Dodge Ram:

• 505 bhp @ 5,400 rpm

The HPE500 Upgrade Includes:
• TVS2300 Supercharger System
• HPE Air Induction System
• Fuel Injector Upgrade
• Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust
• Professional Installation
• HPE Engine Management Calibration
• Chassis Dyno & Road Testing
• Hennessey Exterior Badging
• Hennessey Premium Floormats
• Hennessey Enbroidered Headrests
• Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
• 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

HPE500 Optional Upgrades:
• Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers
• High Flow Catalytic Converters
• Premium Wheel & Tire Packages
• Lowered or Raised Suspension Systems
• Bumpers, Guards & Exterior Lighting
• And More

Source: Hennessey

May 2, 2011

2011 Porsche Panamera Diesel

Porsche has announced the new Panamera Diesel, which will hit the UK market in August, this year. The luxury Gran Turismo car is 3+1, which means that it can carry up to four passengers in sporting comfort.

2011 Panamera Diesel is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 with 250HP (184 kW) at 3800RPM and 550Nm(407 lb-ft) of torque at just 1750RPM. The engine is connected to an 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission, which sends the power to the rear wheels. 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and top speed of 242 km/h (150mph). The diesel achieves 43.5mpg and 172 g/km of CO2, which means that you can go up to 1199 km (745 miles) on a single tank of fuel. However, With the optional lower rolling resistance tyres, efficiency improves further still, to 167 g/km and 44.8mpg on a Combined cycle.

The diesel powered Porssche also features auto start/stop function, steel spring suspension and optional adaptive air suspension.

The standard specs include leather interior, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear ParkAssist, tyre pressure monitoring, automatic dimming rear view mirrors, Porsche Communication Management with touch-screen satellite navigation and audio controls, cruise control and a three 3 warranty.

2011 Porsche Panamera Diesel is priced at £62 134.

Source: Porsche

May 2, 2011

Range Rover Sport Afzal Kahn RS-300

Project Kahn has released another tuning program for Range Rover Sport. Their latest project is the Range Rover Sport Afzal Kahn RS-300, which is powered by a 5.8 liter V8 provided by Cosworth. There is no further specification, but the tuning company has equipped the mighty engine with some modifications, which will grant awesome driving pleasure to the customers.

The styling package includes a new custom front bumper A-frame, modified rear bumper, satin front mesh grille, bespoke door handles, color coded side sills and Cosworth-badged stainless steel door entry sills.

Afzal Kahn RS-300 stands on enormous 20” RS rims fitted with low-profile tires.

The interior boasts quilted RS front and rear seats with Cosworth logos, quilted centre glove box and instrument cluster, RS gear shift with contrasting stitching, Cosworth blue dials and time clock, Cosworth numbered conversion plaque and a lot of Cosworth badges and logos.

Range Rover Sport Afzal Kahn RS-300

Source: Project Kahn

April 29, 2011

Prior Design Bentley Continental GTC

Bentley Continental GTC (Cabriolet) is powered by a 6.0 liter bi-turbo W12 with the impressive 560PS and 650Nm of torque at just 1600RPM. The beast pulls like no other vehicle on the road. All that power is put on the asphalt through AWD system.

Prior Design has released a new styling package for the Bentley Continental GTC, which improves the aerodynamics as well as the presence of the car. The body kit includes a ventilated hood, a set of traditional side sills, a massive sports grille with two carbon-fibre air outlets on top and a new front bumper with a carbon fiber spoiler. It also features a stainless steel sport exhaust system and a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser.

The interior has received minor changes – all wooden decoration is changed with exclusive carbon fibre elements.

However, the PRIOR-Design refiners impressively prove that the customer’s wishes have no limits.

Prior Design Bentley Continental GTC will be unveiled on May 5th, at Tuning World Bodensee in Germany.

Source: Prior Design

April 29, 2011

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