The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu has announced its upcoming calendar of motoring events for 2011.
The first event – Simply Ford will be held on 1st May 2011. On 8th May 2011, Bentley Rally will take place. The event will be a display of Bentleys within the Beaulieu grounds. On 28th May 2011 – Trucks & Troops event will take its place. (more…)
The most exclusive Maserati – GranTurismo MC Stradale is at just under 155 000 EUR. The car will go on sale in February 2011.
It is powered by 4.7 liter V8 with 450HP and 510Nm. The monster has 10HP and 20Nm more than GranTurismo S and it is 110 kg lighter, which makes the significant difference. However, it still weighs 1770kg, (more…)
Romeo Ferraris tuned one of the smallest cars on the market – Smart ForTwo.
The body kit features modified bumpers, carbon fiber details and 17″ alloys fitted with Yokohama Parada tires. The interior boasts a full leather with Alcantara accents, and carbon fiber or wood trim.
There is also a performance package, which boosts the petrol engine with 23PS (17 kW) and the diesel received additional 21PS (15 kW). The results are thanks to a remapped ECU. (more…)
At the Bologna Motor Show, Land Rover took off the sheets on its all-new Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Limited Edition, a completely freshened ride, which exudes style, sportiness and individualism. (more…)
Nissan has unleashed the face of an all-new proposal, aimed at outlining the design of the future mobility. Dubbed Nissan New Mobility concept, the new proposal represents an eco-friendly, pure electric vehicle engineered for short distances, which boasts comfortable and spacious cabin, smoothly shaped, user-friendly outer livery yet exceptionally compact dimensions. (more…)
AC Schnitzer has exclusively unveiled its latest project, a Police-car dressed MINI E with spectacularly bold and optimized styling. (more…)
Wimmer Porsche GT2 RS is the name of the newest masterpiece conversion that comes from the Solingen-based aftermarket expert. As the name hints, the retrofitted ride is the recently launched, extremely racy Porsche GT2 RS, which probably tops the chart as the strongest 911-based series ride ever built. (more…)
Rinspeed will introduce the BamBoo Concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, which runs from March 3rd through 13th the next year.
The car looks like a bigger golf cart, but it is designed to evoke memories of sunny days spent on the beach in 1970’s St. Tropez. BamBoo boasts a convertible roof, a bamboo-trimmed interior, and a foldable bicycle.
BamBoo pushes the “reset” button, clears the mind for a new way of thinking. It sports simple, clean lines. (more…)
The newest A6 is officially unveiled by Audi. The car is much similar than the previous model except it proportions. 2012 Audi A6 is slightly shorter, but it has stretched wheelbase – 2910mm long for better comfort.
The new car boasts 16″ alloy wheels, LED taillights, trunk-lid spoiler, a dual exhaust system, and optional LED headlights. However, the S-Line package adds modified bumpers, a sport suspension, a faux rear diffuser, and 19″ alloys.
The interior is practically the same as A7 – an automatic climate control, MMI, a 6.5″ monitor, and “micrometallic platinum” trim – aluminum and wood are optional.
Bang & Olufsen offer a 1 300 watt sound system, internet connectivity, MMI navigation plus – 8″ monitor and MMI touch, and individual rear seats.
The technologies are superb in the 2012 A6. The safety is at extremely high level and features adaptive cruise control, active lane assist, parking assist, side assist, and night vision assist
with pedestrian detection.
There will be five engines at launch of the car.
First is 2.0 TDI with 177PS (130 kW) and 380Nm (280 lb-ft), which averages 4.9L/100km (48mpg) and 129 g/km of CO2. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and tops 228 km/h (142 mph).
The second is 3.0 TDI V6 with 204PS (150 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and the top speed is 240km/h (149 mph). However, the fuel consumption is just 5.2L/100km and CO2 emissions are 137 g/km.
There is more powerful version of the 3.0TDI with 245PS (180 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft) – 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and the top speed is is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The fuel consumption is extremely low for such mighty engine – 6.0L/100km and CO2 emissions are 158 g/km.
The petrol range features 2.8 FSI V6 with 204PS (150 kW) and 280Nm (207 lb-ft). The gearbox is a multitronic transmission and allows the A6 to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). It consumptions 7.4L/100 km (32 mpg) and emits 172g/km of CO2.
The 3.0 TFSI V6 delivers whopping 300PS (220 kW) and 440Nm (325 lb-ft). The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is covered in 5.5 seconds and the top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). It needs 8.2 L/100 km (27 US mpg) and emits 190 g/km of CO2.
The transmission choices are: 6-speed manual, multitronic CVT, and the 7-speed S tronic.
2012 Audi A6 will be available to buy in the beginning of next year for €38 500 in Germany.
BBR in collaboration with the renowned engine expert Cosworth have developed an exceptional power boosting pack for the latest, third generation Mazda MX-5 with the 2.0-liters MZR, 158 horsepower unit. (more…)
In response to the recently growing speculations regarding the engine of the upcoming supersports addition C9 by the Italian auto-maker Pagani, the brand has officially announced that the unit, which will be fitted in the ride is definitely not a derivative of the AMG V12 engine developed for the SL65 Black Series, nor is the AMG V12 engine in the SL65 Black Series. (more…)
Superchips, the renowned engine tuner with the fresh motto “don’t compromise, optimise” has released a new program for enhancing the performance of the stellar 2010 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 diesel via a smart ECU remap. (more…)