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EKS Audi S1 – FIA World Rallycross Championship

EKS has unveiled their Audi S1 Race Car, which will take place in the 2014 FIA World Rallycross Championship. It comes with extreme tuning including entire chassis and engine rework. There is also a complete body package and huge rear wing.

EKS Audi S1 Race Car will be drive by Mattias Ekstrom and Pontus Tidemand. Both drivers will have on their disposal over 600HP (447 kW) from a turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. It will be connected to a dual-clutch sports transmission and all-wheel drive system. 0-100 km/h in 1.9 seconds and a top speed of over 250 km/h (155 mph).

The exterior of EKS S1 features widened front and rear aches in order to accommodate the huge racing wheels fitted with ultra-performance slick tires. There is also a new carbon fiber front splitter, modified front and rear hoods and a new rear diffuser. The two-part rear wing provides additional down force for the rear axle at high speeds.

“This year our plans are to complete as much research and development of the car that we can for the future. Our goal is of course to build the best car.”, commented Mattias Ekstrom.

Still, there is no other official information, but full details will be released in the beginning of the next month.

Stay tuned!

Source:EKS

April 29, 2014

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Pacific And Atlantic Convertible

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is getting new design packages, called Atlantic luxury, prepared for the convertible, and the Pacific performance, created for the coupe. The concept versions of the vehicle were introduces at the last SEMA show in November. And since then, there is a strong response from enthusiasts, which lead to the eventual production.

The luxury GT-focused Atlantic Convertible is inspired by the luxury and performance of private jets. It is to be offered on Z51-equipped convertibles, and will be available in the 2LT or 3LT trims. The package comprises of front Z06-style splitter; Shark Gray exterior vents, hood “stinger” graphic and tonneau inserts; Chrome Torque wheels with Stingray center caps; Stingray underhood liner and floor mats; custom splash guards, rear license plate frame and logo valve stem caps as well as custom luggage.

On the other hand, the track-focused Pacific Coupe is offered again on the Z51-equipped coupe, in 2LT and 3LT trims. It features the following unique content: color choices of Torch Red, Black, Arctic White, Blade Silver and Shark Gray; satin black full-length racing stripes; satin black Z51 wheels with red stripe and Stingray center caps; “CFZ” carbon fiber ground effects package and visible carbon fiber roof panel; Carbon Flash rear spoiler, outside mirrors and exterior badges; Red brake calipers; Competition Sport Seats in red or black; carbon fiber interior trim, Stingray sill plates and Stingray floor mats; custom splash guards and rear license plate frame and indoor gray car cover.

As an option, both vehicles can be equipped with Chevrolet’s Performance Data Recorder as well as the new eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission. Here as a standard, the cars are equipped with the seven-speed manual transmission.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Atlantic Convertible and Pacific Coupe will go on sale later this year along with the rest of the Stingray lineup.

Source: Chevrolet

April 28, 2014

MINI Makes One-off Paceman Adventure

MINI Paceman Adventure is a concept project that resulted from the joint work of the young apprentices and their instructors at the BMWs plant in Munich. This Paceman has completely one-off vision. As a basis the students have used the current MINI Cooper S Paceman. They have transformed it into a two-seater with a pickup style cargo area. This MINI pick-up features all necessary off-road characteristicis, including a powerful engine, all-wheel drive, big tyres, modified suspension and much more.

To go further into details, this Paceman Adventure is powered by the Cooper S Paceman’s engine which produces 184 horsepower (135 kW). In addition, it is equipped with MINI’s ALL4. The passenger compartment features only two front seats. Behind them is positioned the cargo area that is suitable for luggage, tools and equipment begins. A solid roof rack can accommodate a spare wheel.

Furthermore, the pickup has the typically MINI short overhangs, but includes a modified chassis with extended ground clearance and higher front and rear clearance ramps. This MINI concept also features a snorkel-like roof level air intake, thus meaning that it could tackle a river crossing.

On the front cross member of the roof rack are mounted additional lights. The car has been fitted with off-road tyres, which prepare the concept for the perfect off-road experience.At last, the exterior paint finish is Jungle Green metallic. Unfortunately, MINI has no plans for a production version of the Paceman Adventure.

Source: MINI

April 28, 2014

Buick Enters LaCrosse Ultra Luxury Interior Package

2014 Buick LaCrosse Ultra Luxury Interior Package has been added to enhance the interior credentials of the LaCrosse range. The unique package adorns the cabin of the vehicle with the outstanding combination of sangria and ebony colors. In fact, this color palette is typical across the luxury cars of higher ranges. This color combination is intense and at the same time calming. In addition, premium materials were used in the making of the new interior.

2014 Ultra Luxury Interior includes front and rear seats upholstered in soft semi-aniline leather. The latter is in the color of deep sangria. In addition, the same material extends to console and door armrests, complemented by ebony-colored accents like the sueded headliner and door pillars.

Furthermore, the luxury interior also features authentic Shadow Tamo Ash wood trim on the doors, dash, and center console. In fact, the deeply grained Tamo Ash offers movement and contrast through its dark veins. Another interesting fact around it is that it varies widely in appearance, which consequently makes every Ultra Luxury Interior unique.

The package is available on the 2014 LaCrosse Leather (1SL), Premium (1SP) and Premium ll (1SR) models. They are equipped with the 3.6L V-6 engine, that produces 304 horsepower (224 kW). The fuel efficiency is estimated at 18 mpg city/28 mpg highway for front-wheel drive models and 17/26 mpg for all-wheel drive models.

Source: Buick

April 28, 2014

Fostla.de Wrapps-Up Porsche 991 GT3

Fostla.de Porsche 991 GT3 delivers new sporty exterior appearance. It was achieved by the full wrapping performed by the tuning specialists at the German company Fostla.de. The foil application is said to have many advantages over the standard painting. First of all, it exudes craftsmanship, secondly – it improves the individual appearance of the car, and at last – it conserves the its value. In particular, this Porsche 991 GT3 has been dressed in glossing white foil, and then its front has been covered with double layer wrapping.

The professionals at Fostla.de say that only after that began the scrupulously precise work in detail. A bilious green design foiling goes around the lower corner of the car body. It can’t be seen however at the rear area.

In addition, the upper edge of the air inlet at the front forms the borderline to the white body area. It manifests itself on the body sides by three black stripes. Behind the doors, the borderline clearly mounts up to the rear wings.

What is more, the bilious green longitudinal stripes have been added to the front bonnet, roof and rear motor bonnet. At the sides, each green line is limited by black stripes. The outer mirrors and the rear wing diffusors have been also wrapped in green. At last, what rounds out this project is the upper front window corner, which has been decorated by a wedge with Porsche logo.

Source: Miranda Media

April 28, 2014

2014 BMW M6 GranCoupe F06 Individual

BMW is going to offer an Individual program for the M6 GranCoupe F06. The one-off model comes with some impressive styling upgrades for the exterior and the interior.

Outside, the Individual M6 GranCoupe boasts a Frozen Red paint scheme with dark chrome accents and gold-painted brake calipers which reside behind attractive alloy wheels fitted with performance tires.

The interior features Opal White Merino leather seats with black leather-wrapped dashboard and Sakhir Orange stitching. The model has also been equipped with piano black trim, Frozen Red accents and embossed headrests. Last but not least, there are the special floor mats and BMW Individual sill plates.

BMW M6 GranCoupe F06 is powered by a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 (S63B44TU) – 560HP (412 kW) at 6,600RPM and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque available at just 1,500RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds , 0-200 km/h in 12.0 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited or 300 km/h (186 mph) with ///M Drivers package. The engine is connected to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox sending the power to the rear wheels. ¼ mile in 11.7 to 11.9 seconds.

Source: BMW

April 25, 2014

Mugen 2014 Honda City

Honda has unveiled Mugen 2014 City in the Philippines. The manufacturer has introduced a Mugen version of the previous generation City and now it is turn to the current model. It will hit the market in the third quarter of this year. The latest City is as long and as wide as the previous one, but there should be more headroom now and more legroom because of a 50 mm longer wheelbase. In other words – 4400×1695×1495 mm in dimensions and a 2600 mm wheelbase.

Mugen 2014 Honda City comes with a number of cosmetic tweaks which will be followed later on by upgrades to the engine, suspension, brake system and the interior. This particular vehicle has new front and rear bumpers as well as a pair of bigger side skirts and a black front grille. There are also Mugen decals and stripes, carbon finish for the side mirrors, a lip rear spoiler along with bespoke 17” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The Honda City Mugen is based on the range-topping VX version and comes with a four-cylinder 1.5 liter naturally aspirated engine with 120HP (88 kW) and 145Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque. The power is put on the road through a standard 5-speed manual gearbox or an optional CVT (continuously variable transmission). The car is available only with FWD (front-wheel driver).

April 25, 2014

Volkswagen Jetta CC [render]

TheophilusChinhas published two render pictures of Volkswagen Jetta CC based on the recently introduced the new midsize coupe – NMC Concept. The changes are not significant, but the Jetta CC definitely looks better.

NMC Concept was exhibited a few days ago at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show. The Jetta CC comes with different front bumper, rear diffuser and taillights, while the smaller wheels will be more suitable for production model. They will also improve the comfort. Although a Jetta CC is rumored, Volkswagen didn’t release any official information about this model. According to recent report, the NMC Concept previews a production model set ride on the next-generation Jetta platform. It will utilize the MQB platform and is expected to see the be introduced sometime in 2016.

Volkswagen US has recently unveiled the 2015 Jetta Facelift, which is expected to make official debut at the 2014 New York Auto Show. The new Jetta Sedan has some styling changes for the exterior and the interior. The engine range is also updated as well as the optional equipment.

2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift US still rides on the PQ35 platform (Golf V), but the engine line-up now features a four-cylinder 2.0 liter TDI with 150HP (112 kW), which 10HP more. It will return 32 mpg US in city, 45 mpg US on the highway and 37 mpg US on combined cycle.

April 25, 2014

Renault Megane RS Trophy with Akrapovic Exhaust

Renault has published a teaser image of a more hardcore Megane RS Trophy, which is expected to make official debut on June 16^th. The hot hatchback was the fastest front-wheel drive car at the Nurburgring for a long time, but the current leader is the extremely powerful Seat Leon Cupra 280.

The Spanish legend managed to complete a lap around the Green Hell in 7 minutes and 58.4 seconds. So, the game is officially on and Renault will release a special edition of the Megane RS Trophy, which will be able to lap the Ring in less than 8 minutes.

Renaultsport 265 Trophy is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 litre petrol engine with staggering 265HP (195 kW) and 360Nm (265 lb-ft) of torque available between at 3,000RPM. The hot hatch achieves impressive power-to-weight ratio of 191HP / tonne. It will be fitted with a custom Akrapovic exhaust system featuring a carbon fiber cover. Of course, we expect improved engine management, so the uprated Megane RS will have more than 280HP.

Besides of the insane engine, Renaultsport 265 Trophy comes with a huge 19” gloss black Speedline alloys with red rim fitted with high-performance Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres. The car boasts “Trophy” red decals on the F1-style front blade and doors, and LED daytime running lights.

Source: Renault

April 25, 2014

2015 Toyota GT86 Is Here!

2015 Toyota GT86 is here and it is showing-off its perfectly enhanced aerodynamics for the new model year. It will offer even better handling and stability due to the optimization of suspension’s rigidity and shock absorbers. In addition, the changes are also evident in the interior, which now features new instrument panel finish. An entirely new element is the shark-fin type antenna that comes to enhance the aerodynamics and deliver a bolder look.

The GT86 was officially introduced in 2012 and made a big furor. Wisely enough, Toyota is continuing the development of the car. The foundation of the upgrade is the more rigid fixation of the front suspension and the rear shock absorbers.

The rework of shock absorbers provide more stable damping and improved friction control, thus delivering smoother and communicative handling. Body-roll is reduced and the steering feel is sharper than before.

Another exclusive change is featured on the inside of the GT86. It is the new carbon-fibre motif on the dashboard insert. This not only gives more contemporary appearance of the car, but also hints to future utilization of the popular material.

On the outside, another introduction was made. It is the shark-fin antenna, which has been adopted in order to enhance the looks and aerodynamics of the car. The 2015 model year update also features a new pearl-white and silver paint finishes.

2015 Toyota GT86 will be available in dealerships only throughout Europe staring this summer.

Source: Toyota

April 25, 2014

SGA Aerodynamics Customizes Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

SGA Aerodynamics Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a wide-body gull-wing beast that immediately catches the attention. The car is based on the famous Black Series but now is taken further with the added body kit and other enhancements. The visual appearance of the car was completely redesigned and intensified with wider jaws, air inlets and outlets as well as carbon flaps.

At the front the tuners have added a double-layer spoiler which is deeply draw down and framed in carbon-fiber flaps. In addition, as one can see, the engine hood is also entirely new and is equipped with the typical air outlet.

On the sides, SGA Aerodynamics gave this Mercedes-Benz broader side skirts with air inlets and framed them in massive mudguards. The front mudguards carry extensive applications of carbon fiber, while the fuel tank cover is modeled into the rear enlargements.

At the rear, there is a protruding rear valance with lateral gills on the rear. A large double-layer – diffusor is also present. It was made of carbon fiber and keeps the original Black Series exhaust pipe ends. At last, an adjustable carbon rear wing rounds-out the new look of this SLS AMG.

The car is finished in diamond-white paint, which perfectly highlights the carbon fiber components. This Black Series runs on special MAE forged rims, called “forged rotor“. Through its turbine optics, the three-part wheel has a directional running pattern and stands out for its chromium-plated beddings. The size of the wheels at the front is 10.5 x 20 and the tires are of size 265/30. At the rear we see even bigger wheels of the dimensions of 12 x 21 inches fitted with 325/25 tires.

Source: SGA Aerodynamics

April 25, 2014

Acura and Honda at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Acura and Honda is going to take place at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb starting on June 29^th. There will be seven classes including electric vehicle class, exhibition class, time attack class, open class, middleweight class and ATV class. Last but not least is the unlimited class.

Honda didn’t release any specific information, but they plan to enter in the competition with Fit EV, Fit B-Spec racer, S3700, a first-generation Acura NSX, CBR600RR and a TRX450. In the unlimited class, Romain Dumas will compete with a Honda-powered Norma.

“Pikes Peak presents us with a unique opportunity to showcase Honda’s diverse product lineup and to energize Honda fans around the world, as we work to further strengthen Honda’s presence in racing at all levels.” St. Cyr went on to say “Our associates will be working hard between now and race day to prepare this diverse field of race vehicles and showcase the Honda Racing Spirit”, commented Honda Performance Development President Art St. Cyr.

As a further extension of Honda’s sponsorship effort, Honda Power Equipment will be supporting race operations, with Honda generators providing electricity and light to the pits and staging area. Honda Power Sports will also be providing Honda ATV / UTV products to support the sanctioning body during race week.

April 25, 2014

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