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Audi R10 Renderings

The designer Morouane Bembli has released a facelifted update of Audi R10. The renderings look just perfect, so the 24 year-old artist will have a bright future as a car designer.

R10 is the next supercar in the Audi line-up just above R8. Bembli didn’t release any exact specifications, but he envisions it as a brutal sports car with V10 engine and curb weight of around 1 200kg.

Morouane Bembli is currently doing a 1 year Master’s program in Transportation Design at the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan, Italy.

One thing is for sure, R10 looks astonishing and we congratulate Mr. Bembli for his creation!

Source: coroflot via worldcarfans

March 23, 2011

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG and SLS AMG Safety Cars

Mercedes-Benz has prepared to special vehicles, which will take a part at the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship in Melbourne. This is the starting event and it will be held on March 25-27^th.

The Official F1 Safety Car will be SLS AMG with some modifications and the Official F1 Medical Car is going to be special C 63 AMG Estate. AMG has been continuously active in Formula 1 for 15 years.

SLS AMG Safety Car is driven by 39 year old German racing driver Bernd Maylander, who has been doing this work for FIA since 2000. During the racing, SLS AMG Safety Car will be on stand by in the pit lane and in case of emergency, it will take control of the situation fastly.

C 63 AMG Estate has been a Medical car from 2008 to 2010. The new one features AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed transmission. The special car follows the F1 cars during the starting lap, because this is the most critical phase of the race.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

March 23, 2011

Holden Cruze SS

Holden is soon release a sports version of Cruze, which is named SS. The car will compete directly against the hot hatchbacks – Ford Focus ST and Mazda3 MPS.

The vehicle will be offered in both body styles with four and five-doors. Because, Holden is the Australian “Chevrolet”, Cruze SS will be the same like the Cruze Z-Spec Concept, which was unveiled at the 2010 SEMA Motor Show,

Holden Cruze will be powered by Opel Astra’s engine and to match the competition, probably, it will be a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 290PS (213 kW). For maximum performance, Cruze SS will also have a sport-tuned suspension and a revised steering system.

Holden Cruze SS is expected to be exhibited at the Australian International Motor Show and hopefully to be launched later this year.

Source: Wolrdcarfans

March 23, 2011

Wheelsandmore 6Sporz rim

Wheelsandmore has introduced the auto scene its latest, eye-catching creation, the 3-part lighweight aluminum rim – wheelsandmore 6Sporz. (more…)

March 23, 2011

Lingenfelter Performance Dodge Challenger

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering offers a special Supercharger Package for 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger. It suits to both – Hemi 5.7 litre and 6.1 litre engines.

The performance package includes a Magnuson TVS 2300 intercooled supercharger system, a 160 degree thermostat, properly sized fuel injectors and a high flow air intake system. The result is 500whp and 607Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque at just 6 psi (0.4 bar) boost.

Lingenfelter 6.1L Challenger set a best record of 12.03 seconds at 193 km/h (120 mph) at the Muncie Dragway in Indiana.

The installation of the package takes 1-2 weeks with a pre-scheduled appointment. The tuning company offers 3-year/36 000-mile warranty.

Source: Lingenfelter Performance

March 22, 2011

Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid

Fisker has announced that Karma Plug-in Hybrid is in production. Actually, the customers in the US and Europe will be able to buy their vehicles in the next month. The price is $88 000, which is $21 000 cheaper than Tesla Roadster.

The company will produce more than 7000 units, because they want to keep the quality at perfect level. Fisker was founded by auto designer Henrik Fisker, who worked for BMW. He is well-know with his famous creations – Aston Martin DB9, V8 Vantage and BMW Z8.

Fisker Karma is powered by 408PS (300 kW) hybrid system, which delivers supreme performance at nearly no cost. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and the fuel consumption will be just 2.4 liters per 100 km (100 mpg) and emission of just 83 g/km of CO2.

Source: Fisker

March 22, 2011

Mansory BMW 7-Series F01/F02

Mansory now offers a tuning program for BMW 7-Series F01. The program includes both – styling and performance packages.

The exterior improvements feature a new front bumper with integrated LEDs, carbon fiber kidney grille and carbon fiber GT splitters. At the rear, Mansory installed a roof spoiler, a new apron, diffuser and stainless steel exhaust system.

The performance kit offers power increasing for both the 750i and the powerful 760iL.

The smaller 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 is boosted to 490PS (360 kW) and 720Nm (531 lb-ft). The results are thanks to an ECU re-map and CAI (Cold Air Intake) system.

The brutal 6.0 liter twin-turbo V12 now has 640PS (470 kW) and 920Nm (678 lb-ft), which is an increase of 96PS and 170Nm over the factory power. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, top speed remains 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Mansory F01 stands on 10J x 22” rims fitted with 265/35 R22 performance tires at the front and 295/30 R22 at the rear.

The interior boasts new sport steering wheel, leather or Alcantara with wood or carbon trims.

Source: Mansory

March 22, 2011

Audi A8 L with LTE technology

Audi has exclusively took-off the wraps on its even more technologically-advanced variant of the long-wheelbase Audi A8 luxury saloon, which is ready to offer passengers up to 100Mbps transfer via its broadband internet with long-term evolution (LTE) technology. (more…)

March 22, 2011

Aston Martin Virage

Aston Martin has released the first video footage of its astonishining 2011 Aston Martin Virage Volante. Premiered at the recently finished Geneva Motor Show, the sleek-shaped, all-new Virage sits between the Aston Martin’s DB9 model and the flagship DBS. (more…)

March 22, 2011

BRABUS iBusiness2 – Mercedes S-Class

BRABUS premieres iBusiness 2.0, the second version of its extraordinary Apple-packed “office on wheels”. (more…)

March 22, 2011

Loder1899 Ford C-max

Loder1899 has released an exclusive, beautifying program for the Ford’s compact MPV – C-Max, fitting it with sleeker style, aggressiveness and extra power kick. (more…)

March 22, 2011

G-POWER X6 M TYPHOON S

G-Power are famous with their monster upgrades. This time, the tuning company has revealed a performance package for BMW X6 M.

The power kit includes a re-mapped ECU, no top speed limiter, a bespoke titanium stainless steel exhaust system, sports catalytic converters, a flow-optimized G-POWER exhaust manifold and optimized ducting.

The result is staggering, the 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 is boosted to 725PS at 6000RPM and 890Nm at just 1500RPM. If the customers upgrade the transmission, the tuning company also offers maximum output of 1 000Nm.

The acceleration – 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and Vmax of 300 km/h.

The styling package includes a wide body kit, featuring new front and rear aprons, a rear diffuser, side skirts, and a roof spoiler. If desired, G-Power also offers with a carbon fiber bonnet, a central Venturi-effect engine bay vent and two lateral ABS grilles for stationary ventilation.

G-POWER X6 M TYPHOON S

• 725 hp / 533 KW @ 6,000 r/min (+ 170 hp / 125 kW)
• 890 Nm from 1,500 r/min (+ 210 Nm)
• Top speed > 300 km/h
• 0-100 km/h: 4.2s
• TYPHOON S aerodynamic package: starts at € 6,990.00 (net)
• G-POWER performance increase for BMW X6 M: starts at € 13,526.05 (net)

Source: G-Power

March 21, 2011

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