A senior executive in Mitsubishi Motor company has stated that the Evolution X would be the last Evo. This was immediately followed by consumer backlash and a media fire storm.
“MMC has kept the Lancer Evolution sedan evolving as the brand’s highest-performing model in the global market. However, as the market’s needs and demands change, (more…)
RenaultSport Megane 250 is one of the hottest hatchbacks on the market. It produces 246BHP and has a top speed of 156 mph (252 km/h). However, Superchips Ltd now offers an ECU remap for even more stunning performance.
The performance package suits all Megane 250 models from 2010 onwards and increases the overall power with 49BHP at 5331RPM and 66Nm at just 4816RPM. (more…)
Sportec SPR 1 FL is the latest project of the tuning company. It is based on facelifted 997 Porsche 911 Turbo.
It boasts new semi-sequential gearbox, new facelift LED taillights, rear bumper and side mirrors.
The power is the same – 858PS (631 kW) and 880Nm (649 lb-ft). It comes from 3.6 liter twin-turbo flat-six. The engine updates include new Smooth Flow intake manifold with two injectors per chamber, a Carbon Ram Air intake system, high-performance intercooler and two hybrid turbochargers.
The other upgrades are the new 6-speed gearbox fitted with a Sportec high-performance clutch, it also features oil cooling.
Performance is blistering – 0 to 100 km/h in 3 seconds flat, to 200 km/h in 9.7 seconds and the 300 km/h mark comes in less than 18 seconds. Vmax – 380 km/h (236 mph).
Source: Sportec
2011 Kia Sportage SX Turbo includes a new grille, modified side skirts, a dual exhaust system and unique 18″ alloys. It also boasts new aluminum door sills and a revised instrument cluster.
Sportage SX Turbo also comes with a sports suspension including stiffer shocks and revised struts.
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Announced and teased on sketches few months ago, A.R.T. Tuning’s enhancement program for 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano is finally out on the market.
Ready to turn the premium-class multi-purpose vehicle into e true pleaser, the A.R.T. Tuning package features newly developed front skirt with additional LEDs, aerodynamic side sills, a special rear skirt with integrated 4-pipe sports exhaust system, a roof spoiler as well as a chassis lowering module. Additionally, the enhancement program by A.R.T. also offers customers a choice between monoART1 or monoART2 light-alloy rims with dimensions 18-, 19- or 20-inches.
In the terms of performance, the A.R.T. program is ready to boost the performance of the VIANO CDI 3.0 V6 diesel direct injection engine to 268 horsepower and 530 Nm peak torque via optimization of the ECU.
Moreover, a update for the VIANO 3.5 V6 gasoline injection engine is also ready, bumping the figures of the ride to 327 horsepower and 405 Nm of maximum torque, thanks to a modifications to the cylinder heads, a sports cam shafts and a new sports air filter.
Improving on the interior of the Viano is an ergonomically shaped sports steering wheel, high-end materials upholstery and multimedia accessories.
Source: A.R.T.
Mercedes-Benz Viano Avantgarde Edition 125 is the newest addition by the famous automaker, which unmistakably showcases the most avant-garde styling in its class. (more…)
At Chevy’s press conference at the Geneva Motor Fair, the renowned American automaker announced that its award-winning electric car with extended-range capability, the Chevrolet Volt, will be available from November in the European dealerships for a price amount of 41,950 Euros, including VAT. (more…)
Peugeot has exclusively announced the opening of early order registrations for its Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 – the world’s first full diesel hybrid ride. (more…)
Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is currently on display in Geneva auto salon. The car is based on the BMW F10 5-Series 550i.
The engine is 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with 507PS (373 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). It is mated to a the ZF 8-speed SWITCH-TRONIC automatic. 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds and the top speed is somewhere over 300 km/h (186 mph). (more…)
BMW are exhibiting 6-Series Convertible at the Geneva Motor Show. The open-top was planned to be shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but for reasons unknown the drop-top never made it to the show.
650i has a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine with 413PS (304 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. (more…)
Kelleners Sport has revealed the tuned BMW 5 series M sports package at the Geneva Motor Show. The car includes an aerodynamic kit, performance boosting, suspension tuning and interior upgrades.
The performance upgrade for 520d boosts the engine to the hefty 218PS (160 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft), instead of the factory’s 183PS (135 kW) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft). (more…)
The German tuning specialists RUF are ready with their new model called Rt 12 R – based on the latest Porsche 911. The car is exhibited in Geneva and will definitely catch the attention of the audience.
The car is simply brutal – 3.8 liter twin-turbo boxer with staggering 730PS (537 kW) and 940Nm (693 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. (more…)