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  • 2011 BMW X3 priced at 39 100 Euro

    2011 BMW X3 is priced at 39 100 Euro. The small SAV is expected to arrive in the market in November this year. The vehicle will make its public debut this September at the Paris Auto show.

    The engine line-up will start with only two power units – a 2.0 liter diesel in X3 xDrive2.0d with 184 hp and 380Nm of torque. It’s top speed is 210 km/h and it needs 8.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h.

    The other model has a 3.0 liter twin-turbo charged I6 in X3 xDrive35i delivering 306hp and 400Nm of torque. The top speed of the car is 245 km/h and the 0 to 100 km/h sprint is covered in 5.7 seconds. (more…)

  • TechArt Power Kit for Porsche Panamera Turbo

    Porsche Panamera Turbo is just astonishing car. It comes with 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 engine delivering 500PS (368 kW) and 700Nm (516 ft lb) between 2 250 and 4 500rpm.

    The TECHART power kit TA 070/T1 for the Porsche Panamera Turbo provides the sports car with an extra boost of power whenever the driver needs it – all the time. The overall power of the sports car is 580 hp and 830Nm of torque. This results to the time from 0 to 100km/h, which now is 3.8 sec, but the sprint to 200 km/h is more interesting – just 12.5 sec and top speed of 315 km/h. Pretty impressive for 4-door car with 4 seats, air conditioning, etc. (more…)

  • 2011 Ford Explorer – the outstanding SUV

    The new Ford Explorer is entirely new vehicle. It is something different than all its predecessor. It features fuel efficiency, safety, technology, capability and quality.

    “The all-new Explorer will deliver today’s SUV buyers the attributes they really want and value, and a few they might not even have dreamed of,” commented Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. (more…)

  • Audi Q7 S-Line pimped by JE Design

    Complete body kit, optimised engine and enormous wheels for Audi Q7 S-Line from the famous tuning company JE Design. All parts come with TUV Certificate so the quality is guaranteed.

    Firstly, the 3.0 litre diesel is pumped from 233hp to 285 hp and the maximum torque raised from 500 to 550Nm and the top speed from 210 to 219 km/h. The enormous 2 300kg SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, rather than 9.1 with the old version of the ECU settings. (more…)

  • 2012 Skoda Joyster is going in production

    The concept was unveiled back in 2006 and now 2012 Skoda Joyster will go in production. Joyster is expected to be the cheapest vehicle in the model lineup. The car is base on the Volkswagen Up!

    The model is scheduled for sale in the first half of 2012 for under EUR 9 000. Its direct rivals are the Toyota iQ and Peugeot 107, which models will be outdated.

    The entry-level of Skoda Joyster will be a choice of two engine variants, namely a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol and a 1.2 three-cylinder diesel. (more…)

  • G-Tech Abarth 500 RS-S – the small and mighty scorpion

    Abarth 500 is a hot super-mini, which originally delivers 135hp and 206 Nm from its small 1.4 liter turbo engine. Now, the tuning company G-Tech offers a performance package for Abarth 500, which blasts the car to the open space.

    The result is 210PS and 310Nm of torque and acceleration of 6.9 seconds to 100km/h. If you are brave enough, you can try to reach the top speed of 226 km/h, which is electronically limited due to safety reasons.
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  • 2012 Ford Focus ST will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show

    In 2005 Ford unveiled one of the hottest hatchbacks on the market – Focus ST, which was available in either three or five door variant. The vehicle is powered by Ford Duratec ST turbocharged engine – 2.5 liter 5 cylinder developing 225hp.

    In 2008 the company introduced power kit, which raises the power to 260bhp. The performance package consists: K&N sport air intake, larger intercooler and ECU remap. (more…)

  • 2010 Volkswagen Caddy will make its debut at IAA Hanover

    2010 Volkswagen Caddy and Caddy Maxi will make its official debut at this September’s IAA Hanover Commercial Vehicle show and arrival in UK Volkswagen Van Centres in November.

    The previous Caddy was exceptionally successful with over 800 000 units sold during 6 years of production. The new Caddy range promises to be more economical to run, with more safety features, enhanced quality and refinement, plus improved environmental credentials.  (more…)

  • 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi – the legend is alive

    The right word for the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi is a legend. This is a milestone in BMW’s history since they have been making cars. As a very important symbol, the BMW 3.0 CSi model deserves a full restoration. The Classic Center’s new Customer Workshop refurbished the famous model and handed back to its owner at BMW Welt. (more…)

  • RDX Racedesign refined Seat Ibiza 6J and 6J sc

    RDX Racedesign gave more temperament of Seat Ibiza 6J by making the car more individual. The hot hatchback definitely need some upgrades to become something better than “another car on the parking lot”.

    RDX Seat Ibiza 6J has a new body kit consisting of:

    • front spoiler (except FR and Cupra) – 169 Euro
    • side skirts – 129 Euro
    • rear bumper extension (except FR and Cupra) – 189 Euro
    • roof spoiler – 149 Euro

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  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS captured on spy photo

    2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is going to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October this year, but a team of spy photographers managed to take some pictures of completely undisguised CLS.

    The old CLS is one of the most strange and interesting cars on the market. It looks like UFO with its enormous body featuring 4 unframed doors. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Golf R32 BiTurbo by MTE

    Volkswagen Golf R32 BiTurbo by MTE is now even more powerful. The first version of the car developed the staggering 735hp, but as you know the horsepower are never enough. Now the hatchback develops 785HP and 795Nm of torque.

    To develop such amount of power, it is obvious that from the engine remained only the cylinder block, all other parts were changed with forded to maintain the pressure of two Garrett G28/71 turbochargers. MTE R32 received water/methanol-injection intake manifold and unique cast-iron exhaust manifold.

    After the upgrades, R32 BiTurbo developed 730HP, but MTE revised the ECU and to boost pressure is up to 2.2 bar. Last year, the car ran on 1.6 bar, so with the new software it developes more power and torque and the top speed rised to 193 mph.

    Other features of MTE Golf R32 BiTurbo are a Sachs Racing twin-disc clutch, KW Variant 3 racing coil-over suspension, high-performance brakes with Brembo six-piston calipers and RH Turborad rims fitted with 225/40 ZR 18 semi-slick tires.

     

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