It is always interesting, when you put an enormous V8 into a small car. This time, a team from the Daimler facility in Rastatt fitted 5.5 liter V8 from E500 into B-class.
The engine with code M273 develops 383PS (282 kW) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft). It is mated to a -speed G-Tronic transmission. All that power is sent to the rear wheels. (more…)
Hamman has released a new tuning program for Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The project name is HAMANN Victory II.
The styling package includes a new wide body kit, which changes the exterior look a lot. The stance is also widened, so the performance is better. The body kit consists of a new front apron with a center carbon fiber part, front fenders and fender extensions in the rear and new side skirts. (more…)
2011 Nissan Sunny will make its official debut at 8th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition. Soon after that, from January 2011, it will hit the Chinese market. The company plans to put it on sale in 170 countries around the world, under different brand names.
The new Sunny is targeted to young families, who are seeking for a medium sized sedan that offers plenty of interior space, good safety and quality at decent price. (more…)
Audi are about to release RS7 model, which will be range-topping the A7. For now, A7 Sportback offers supercharged V6 with 300HP, but the sports version is something very different.
Audi RS7 is set to debut in the US in 2011. It will feature AWD and an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, a sports suspension, larger air intakes in the front fascia and a set of 19″ or 20″ alloys. (more…)
Lamborghini Aventador is one of the most eagerly awaited cars, which will hit the market, soon. Except Autoblog.it has released more details about the car.Lamborghini Aventador measures 4 780 millimetres in length, 2 030 millimetres in width and 1 140 millimetres in height.Aventador will be powered by 6.5 liter V12 engine with 700HP (515kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft) mated to a 7-speed single clutch gearbox with independent shifting rods (ISR). (more…)
MINI will exhibit Paceman Concept at the North American International Auto Show. The vehicle is practically a Countryman coupe. It measures 4 110 millimetres in length, 1 789 millimetres in width and 1 541 millimetres in height. The sporty nature is very obvious with the extremely short overhangs.
One of the most fascinating elements are the 19″ alloys. Paceman also boasts bold front fascia and a sloping roofline.
The interior is very luxurious for a crossover – leather upholstery, a full-length center rail system, and fashion door panel trim. (more…)
Audi RS5 received a tuning package from Senner tuning consisting of performance package, huge wheels, sports suspension and some exterior upgrades.
The mighty 4.2 liter V8 FSI is boosted to 506PS (372 kW) and 478Nm (353 lb-ft). The result is achieved thanks to a valve-controlled stainless steel exhaust system and ajustments to the zero-pressure monitoring. 0 to 100 km/h is in 4.2 seconds. Top speed limiter is moved to 280 km/h and without it, the tuned RS5 will eventually do over 300 km/h. (more…)
Peugeot EX1 Concept set a new performance record for electric vehicle. The car managed to run 1/8 mile and 1/4 mile with 7.086 seconds and 12.675 seconds, respectively.
EX1 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.49 seconds and set a longitudinal acceleration of 1G over 39 m.
All tests were made at the Chengdu military airport in the province of Sichuan, where the event took place. (more…)
Ken Block and Monster Energy Drink have released a new video, which is taken directly from “the Archive”. The pilot drives Ford Escort Mk2, of course, sideways and at high speed through the woods.
The car is 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 powered by 2.0 liter engine with 270HP. It also features wider wheel arches and big headlights.
The clip was shot last year, but it is great. Enjoy! (more…)
The new Volswagen Touareg also received a tuning package from ABT Sportline.
The exterior features a new grille, revised side skirts, rear apron and a massive roof spoiler. The vehicle also has a sport exhaust system and 22″ alloy wheels, other sizes are also available.
The performance upgrades are available for the three diesel engines – 3.0 liter TDI V6 (more…)
However, there will be a facelift versions for the 1 Series Coupe and Convertible. BMW has introduced both vehicle and published a lot pictures and some details about the cars.
2011 BMW 1 Series features a new front bumper, redesigned wheels, and LEDs, of course. The interior boasts new upholstery in Magma Brown, and Oyster or Savanna Beige “Boston” leather and revised trim. Among the options, there are a sports leather steering wheel with shift paddles and an M leather steering wheel, again with shift paddlesand. (more…)
That’s the way a batmobile should look like – Lamborghini Murcielago replacement, which will be either call Jota or Aventador LP700-4.
Although that the car is still undercover, the shape of the monster is clear and it looks awesome.
However, we know that the engine will 6.5 liter V12 with 700PS (515kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft) (more…)