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BMW M3 Royal Edition
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JE DESIGN Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
JE Design has introduced their tuning program for the new Volkswagen Touareg and specially for the Hybrid version of it. The tuning company offers both styling and performance packages.The aerodynamics package includes a widebody kit including a new radiator grill, a front spoiler, front and rear wheel arch extensions, a rear apron insert, a roof spoiler and a rear hatch blend.
The performance package boosts the 3.0 liter TFSI engine to 440HP and 630Nm of torque. The acceleration is more than satisfying 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and top speed of 255 km/h. Remember, this is a big SUV so these numbers are superb.
JE DESIGN prices their power increase kit at 3999 Euro, and for an additional 199 Euro is able to proved a two year warranty for the engine, the compressor, the transmission and the power train.
JE Design also offers a performance package for the 3.0 TDI version of Touareg. The diesel is boosted to 285HP (210 KW).
Check out the pictures!
Source: JE Design
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GeigerCars Ford Mustang Shelby GT640 Golden Snake
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a pure fun car, but somehow it need more individuality and here comes the tuned version by GeigerCars. The tuning company has unveiled a special performance and styling packages for the Coupe. The name of the project is GT640 Golden Snake and as you may suggest – 640 is the number of the horsepower.The styling package includes a matte gold finish, a carbon fiber hood, a front lip spoiler and widened side skirts. For better stance and handling, the tuner installed an adjustable H&R sports suspension and huge 20” alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.
The power of The Beast comes from a mighty 5.4 liter supercharged V8 with ECU re-map and stainless steel sport exhaust system. The result is staggering 640PS (471 kW) and 789Nm (582 lb-ft) of torque, so it is a real muscle car. The acceleration is brutal – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). As we know, the American muscles do not have the best aerodynamics in the world and even with such amount of power, the car can’t pass the 300 km/h barrier.
GeigerCars Ford Mustang Shelby GT640 Golden Snake is priced at $125 475. However, all components can be ordered separately.
Source: GeigerCars
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Bugatti Galibier goes into production
Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept was unveiled before year and a half and now the car will go in production. However, it will hit the market in 2013 or 2014 with a base price of 1 000 000 EURO, that’s right – 1 million. 16C Galibier Concept officially debuted at the the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.“Four-door vehicles open up a whole new market for exotic- car makers,” commented Kevin Tynan, an automotive analyst for Bloomberg Industries.
“It makes good sense for Bugatti to get in there. Those cars are loyal to design language and brand heritage.”, he added.
16C Galibier is powered by the same engine as Veyron – 8.0 liter sixteen-cylinder engine, but the power will be between 800PS (588 kW) and 1 000PS (735 kW).
Stay tuned for further details!
Source: Bloomberg
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edo Competition Koenigsegg CCR
Koenigsegg CCR is a hyper car, which the next level above super sport like the mighty Lamboghinis, Ferraris and Porsches.CCR is powered by a 4.7 liter twin-supercharged V8 with staggering 827PS at 6900RPM and 920Nm (680 lb-ft) at 5700RPM. 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.2 seconds and the top speed is 394 km/h (244 mph). If you think that are mind blowing, check out the tuned version.
Edo Competition boosted the engine of Koenigsegg CCR to whopping 891PS (655 kW) thanks to an ECU re-map. The drive ratio is also improved to gain the hyper car better stability and faster acceleration. The top speed is lowered to “only” 390 km/h (242 mph).
The interior received Alcantara upholstery, a redesigned center console, a new infotainment system, and a tire pressure monitoring system that has a display integrated into the dashboard.
All modifications are carried out exclusively at edo competition Motorsport GmbH in Ahlen.
Source: Edo Competition
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Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3
The next Zagato Alfa TZ3 will be based on the Dodge Viper, which seems a better choice instead of 8C Competizione.
The new TZ3 will be powered by the same engine as the Viper – 8.4 liter V10 with 612PS (450 kW) as opposed to the 4.2 liter V8 with 420 PS (309 kW) of the initial design study vehicle.
The extra power will be needed to because of the extra weight – 600 kg more than the 850 kg (1874 lbs) TZ3 Corsa.
The TZ3 will be presented at Pebble Beach in August with production set to begin in 2012.
We can’t wait to see some videos of the new TZ3 on the race tracks.
Stay tuned for further details!
Source : Autobild
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Renault Samsung SM7
Renault and Samsung has developed SM7 saloon, which official premiere is at the Seoul motor show, today. Here are the first images of the SM7 Concept and the car is aimed to become a premium segment model. SM7 will be the new “Safrane”, but the car is based on the same platform as the Nissan Teana . SM7 will share its underpinnings with the future SM5 model.Renault Samsung SM7 is a four-door coupe, which is very fashionable these days. All luxury brands has released their four-door coupe models – Panamera from Porsche, CLS from Mercedes, Passat CC from Volkswagen, etc.Still, there are further data about SM7, but it is expected to come with both petrol and diesel engines.Stay tuned for more information!
Source: Automarket
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2011 BMW M3 Pickup
BMW has introduced 2011 M3 Pickup. The car is the fourth bodystyle variant in the M3 line-up after the sedan, coupe and convertible. M3 Pickup has a 450 kg load capacity and with its staggering power is the fastest production pickup on the planet.BMW M3 Pickup is powered by the same 4.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 420PS (309 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. The Pickup has the same cd quotient as on the M3 Coupe and its top speed is 300 km/h (186 mph).
The company has already tested the car at the Nurburgring and the performance was great. However, official lap times are not revealed.Still, M3 Pickup features all advantages of the coupe plus up to 450 kilos load capacity.
the loading area of the BMW M3 Pickup the capacity to carry up to 20 standard 46-inch golf bags. What’s more, the BMW M3 Pickup is the first BMW M3 variant in the 25-year-plus history of this model range to come with a trailer tow hitch.
The kerb weight of M3 Pickup is 50 kg lower than the Convertible variant. Removing the Targa roof shaves off a further 20 kg while at the same time lowering the car’s centre of gravity.
Finally, BMW has announced that the M3 Pickup will not go in series production, but it will retain its status as an exclusive one-off. It is earmarked for use as a workshop transport vehicle for BMW M GmbH.
Still, it is 1st of April and we don’t know is it true or BMW will surprise everybody!
Source: BMW
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Spada Codatronca Monza
Spada Vetture Sport Codatronca Monza will be officially unveiled at the Top Marques Monaco, but ahead of its premiere, some pictures leaked.
The roadster is designed with only one purpose – racing. It features a low-slung appearance with clean lines and a distinctive rear end which recalls the Codatronca TS.
Spada Codatronca Monza is likely to be powered by a huge supercharged V8 from a Corvette Z06 with 7.0 liter of displacement and 700PS (515 kW). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and the curb weight of the car is just 1 250kg (2 756 lbs). There are no official figures about the acceleration and top speed, but with such amount of power, Spada Monza will be just brutal.
The price tag will be around €250 000.
Check out the pictures!
Source: Worldcarfans
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2012 Volkswagen Eos
Volkswagen has introduced 2012 Eos, which comes with a number of accessories specially created for the convertible.2012 Volkswagen Eos includes new aerodynamics, new wheels, bicycle carriers, a tailgate lip spoiler, stainless steel tail pipes and a boot lid protection bar. 2012 Eos also has a set of new 17” Azuro light alloy wheels with five double spokes and a brilliant silver finish.
The interior features three trim packages – carbon look, aluminum look or piano finish.
2012 Eos can be fitted with a bicycle rack that attaches to the rear of the convertible, via a simple mechanism, so you can carry your bike wherever you want.
Finally, the convertible offers a two roller suitcase designs.
The price list for the new 2012 Volkswagen Eos accessories is available at local dealerships.
Source: Volkswagen
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Speedriven EV12 Mercedes E Class
Speedriven has tuned Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 (2002-2009). The tuning company has released some pictures and details about the brutal luxury saloon. The name of the project is EV12.Speedriven E-Class is powered by a huge V12 twin-turbo engine with some modifications, which stay in secret. However, the tuner reported that EV12 has a maximum output of 700HP, which are send to the rear wheels.
The results is thanks to top-mounted water-to-air intercoolers, Scorpion air intakes, larger fuel injectors and billet-wheel turbochargers. To make sure that all upgrades work properly, the tuner re-mapped the ECU.
Outside, EV12 features Brabus aerodynamics package and the blacked-out front grille.
Price list is not announced, yet.
Source: SpeedDriven
