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BMW M4 Coupe MotoGP Safety Car

BMW has unveiled the 2014 MotoGP Safety Car based on the all-new M4 Coupe. The last season’s MotoGP safety car was an M6 Gran Coupe, but now all eyes are on the M4.

The exterior boasts the tradiotional ///M livery and the typical lettering as well as a light bar. By the way, it look a lot like a real cop car. With the BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car, the German manufacturer is showcasing some of the performance parts available for the sports coupe like front skirt attachments, a rear spoiler as well as a new diffuser. All parts are made exclusively from carbon fiber for maximum lightness and strength.

As a reminder, the engine is a a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or an optional 280 km/h (174 mph). The acceleration is even better, when fitted with the optional 7-speed ///M DCT – 4.1 seconds to 100 km/h. The new M3 and M4 are able to cover 100 km with just 8.8 liters of fuel in the combined cycle with the manual transmission and 8.3 liter with the double clutch transmission.

Source: BMW

March 7, 2014

TopCar Porsche 991 Carrera Stinger

TopCar has unveiled their project based on the Porsche 991. The name of the project is Carrera Stinger and it will be released in the USA following its premiere at the Auto Exotica show in Moscow, last summer.

The 991 Cabriolet comes with a new body kit and ADV5.1 SL wheels. The aerodynamics package includes a new front and rear bumpers, front and wing extensions as well as a modified bonnet, additional spoiler and new exhaust pipes. All parts are made from carbon fiber ensuring maximum strength and lightweight.

The styling package is priced from $18,530 and is available for 991 Carrera, the Carrera S, the Carrera 4, the Carrera 4S and the Cabriolet models.

Source: TopCar

March 7, 2014

2014 Geneva Motor Show: Bentley GT Speed Convertible

Bentley is currently exhibiting the the 2014 GT Speed Coupe and Convertible at the 84^th Geneva Motor Show.

“Making its global debut at the Geneva Show, the new Continental GT Speed is the ultimate expression of the modern Bentley grand tourer. This one car effortlessly combines immense, dramatic levels of performance with the exemplary standards of luxury, individuality and refinement our company is renowned for,” said Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors.

The exterior features new front splitter, modified side skirts and a new rear diffuser. There are also tinted head- and taillights, red brake calipers and new “Speed” badging on the front fenders. Other upgrades include more sportier suspension and a set of huge 21” alloy wheels in dark finish.

The interior comes with optional contrast stitching through the diamond quilting of the seats and doors.

The most important – a 6.0 liter W12 with 635HP (467 kW) and 820Nm (605 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 10HP and 20Nm. 0-100 km/h in around 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph) for the coupe and 327 km/h (203 mph) for the convertible.

Source: Bentley

March 6, 2014

LARTE Design Infiniti QX70

LARTE Design has unveiled their latest project based on Infiniti QX70. The stylish crossover comes with completely new body kit manufacturer from PU RIM. The Russian tuning company has already released tuning packages for QX60 and QX80.

The exterior boasts a new front apron as well as a new grille with matte-black struts.There are also new LED DRLs and large mesh lower grille. The upper grille is also new and has received matte black struts. At the rear, there is a redesigned spoiler, a new apron and solid side trims on the flanks.

Other highlights include vents behind the wheel arches along with wider wings which have increased the car’s width by 50mm. Last, but not least is the set of 22” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires and a matte black look.

The quad sports exhaust system with 101mm black chrome tailpipes manufactured from stainless steel finish the aggressive look.

Source: Larte Design

March 6, 2014

2014 Geneva Motor Show: Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic

Land Rover has introduced the top-of-range Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic at the 84^th Geneva Motor Show. The model comes with a number of upgrades and a nice powerful engine.

The 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol has 285HP (210 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 45 HP and 60Nm over the most powerful model in the range. The power is put on the road through a modified ZF 9-speed automatic transmission offering improved response.

Other highlights include updated steering, suspension featuring recalibrated adaptive dampers, suspension geometry and firmer spring rates.

The interior boasts leather upholstery available in six colors as well as illuminated tread plates, InControl Apps and premium heated and ventilated front seats.

2014 Range Rover Evoque Autobiography Dynamic will hit the market in few months.

Source: Land Rover

March 6, 2014

2014 Geneva Motor Show: Zenvo ST1

Zenvo Automotive is currently exhibiting the production-ready ST1 at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The hyper car was seriously criticized by the TV show Top Gear and even during testing, it caught fire. However, this is serious problem even for a manufacturer like Porsche, who had the same issues with the recently announced GT3 RS.

Zenvo ST1 is all about performance. It is powered by a 6.8 liter supercharged and turbocharged V8 – 1,104 HP (812 kW) and 1,430 Nm (1,054 lb-ft). The power is put on the road through a paddle-shift 7-speed gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds and a top speed of 375 km/h (233 mph). The curb weight is just 1,590kg (3,505 lbs).

The exterior features an aggressive design with wide body and huge air ducts. There are 19” wheels at the front and 20” at the rear fitted with Michelin Super Sport tires. Behind them, a carbon ceramic brake system is housed.

The interior boasts 1990s style, but with some hi-tech goodies like electronically-adjustable racing seats, flat-bottomed steering wheel, carbon fiber trim, GPS navigation, along with a Bose audio system, dual-zone climate control system and a head-up display.

The price of this toy is €803,000.

Source: Zenvo

March 6, 2014

Alfa Romeo Mito Refined By Vilner

The tuning experts at Vilner have prepared for us today an exclusive project which has captured our hearts and minds. Alfa Romeo Mito is called by the designers “hooligan”. Of course – metaphorically. Besides the exclusive pictures, which you are first to see, they have also disclosed information of how the restyling process went.

Originally, the Alfa Romeo Mito is powered by 1368 cubic meters 1.4 Turbo engine that is capable of generating 155 horsepower (114kW) and 230 Nm (170 lb-ft) of torque. These figures weren’t enough for Vilner, and therefore the powertrain was optimized.

After the modification, the 1.4 Turbo unit was ready to deliver a total of 200 hp (147kW) and 279 Nm (206 lb-ft) of torque. Then, the specialist continued with the enhancement of the exterior.

Probably, the first association with an Italian car is the color red. This Alfa Romeo exterior has been finished in exclusive red lacquer that features a pearl effect. In contrast to this color, the tuners decided to give a black lacquer varnish treatment to the side mirrors, door handles, grills, tail-light rings and diffuser.

Other highlights here make the headlights, the 17 inch rims and wheels and the exhaust-end pipes that were decided in matt-grey. Inside, the luxury treatment continues with the extensive use of nabuck, Nappa and carbon leather. Of course, these materials come to support a complete re-design of the interior.

Further modifications inside include the plastic elements that were metallized and now sport aluminum effect, front seatbelts in red and accents on the floor mats in the same color. An individual traveling bag made in the same style and materials as the car was also exclusively provided for this project. Vilner Alfa Romeo Mito has a price of 13 000 Euro.

Source: Vilner

March 6, 2014

2M Designs Restyles Gumpert Apollo S As Ironcar

2M Designs have captured our hearts with its project on Jaguar XF. The tuners are now moving forward with their next exceptional project – they are transforming the iconic Gumpert Apollo S and making it look like an Ironcar.

In fact, in our opinion, the wrapping experts have done something exceptional – this Apollo S really looks like a superhero itself, or can be perfectly featured in the Ironman movies. To go into details, the car has been wrapped in intensive Centurion Red Chrome, but the roof and bonnet were kept in Black Chrome.

2M Designs have not included regular rims. Instead they have coated them with liquid rubber. Furthermore, carbon film structure refines the two outer mirrors; the hood grille cover was removed and replaced with shatterproof Lexani glass; and headlights were covered with a 5% tinting.

At last, the exclusive rims were matched with Pirelli tyres. This outfit perfectly matches the untamed character of the Apollo S. It produces 780 horsepower (574 kW) and has a Vmax of 360 km/h.

Source: Miranda Media

March 6, 2014

Infiniti Shows 2014 Bobby Unser Q60 Convertible

Infiniti will take part at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance between 7th and 9th of March. The company will share space at The Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach. More than 300 vintage, classic and historic racing vehicles will be shown at the event, including special classes of show cars that will highlight the 50th anniversary of McLaren Racing, the sports racing cars of Jochen Mass and special Offenhauser-powered race cars.

In order to pay homage to the Offenhauser-powered cars, Infiniti is going to present a special Bobby Unser 1968 Indy 500 race winning, as well as a specially designed vehicle that will celebrate racer’s success. We are speaking about the one-off Q60 Convertible, which will be driven by Bobby Unser himself.

Convertible’s design is inspired by the winning race car. This means that it will be reminiscent of the Rislone livery found on Unser’s Offenhauser-powered Eagle. Particularly, the special wrap includes a striking red, yellow, black and white design finished with the number three. The car will be displayed next to the 1968 Indy 500 race car.

What is more, at brand’s pavilion, visitors will be able to see a selection of vehicles such as 2014 Q70 luxury performance sedan, QX60 7-passenger luxury crossover, QX70 performance crossover, QX80 full-size luxury SUV and the new Q50 luxury sport sedan.

Source: Infiniti

March 6, 2014

Hyundai Reveals Sonata’s First Interior Rendering

Yesterday Hyundai Motor Company showed us a shadowy teaser image of its brand new Sonata model. Today, the South Korea’s largest automaker is unveiling the first interior rendering of the car. The latter is scheduled to make an official debut in its home market in the end of March. Interestingly enough, Hyundai began receiving pre-orders for the midsize sedan since the first teaser was released (this means yesterday).

The debut of the model in the United States will be in April during the New York International Auto Show in April. This new Hyundai model is going to have a rear-drive, exude brand’s emblematic design language and therefore – impress with its “fluidic sculpture”.

As visible from yesterday’s render, the new Sonata will sport softer lines, aggressive hexagonal grille with a chrome surround and redesigned headlights. Speaking about today’s image, it is seeable that the interior if refined too. We can notice that it will be a two-tone interior.

Hyundai stated that high quality materials were used for ensuring occupants ultimate luxury experience. The car will be also equipped with the intuitive Human Machine Interface (HMI) with a high-mounted infotainment screen, which is present in the current rendering.

More information about the model to be disclosed very soon. Stay tuned!

Source: Hyundai

March 6, 2014

2015 Jeep Renegade Introduced In Geneva

2015 Jeep Renegade is an expansion to brand’s lineup, representing a small SUV and retaining the adventurous lifestyle of Jeep. In short, the new model offers unique combination of great off-road capability, open-air freedom and convenience, nine-speed automatic transmission, on-road and off-road driving dynamics, fuel-efficient engines, and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology.

The new model offers two of the most advanced and intelligent 4×4 systems in its class: Jeep Active Drive – a full-time 4×4 system, and Jeep Active Drive Low – a class-exclusive full-time 4×4 system with 20:1 crawl ratio. Both systems include brand’s Selec-Terrain system that offers five modes Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud and Rock.

The most off-road capability is secured by the Renegade Trailhawk 4×4 trim level, due to the following features: Standard Jeep Active Drive Low (20:1 crawl ratio), Selec-Terrain system with exclusive Rock mode, increased ride height 20 mm (0.8 inches), skid plates, and red front and rear tow hooks, 17-inch all-terrain tires, Hill-descent Control, up to 1,500 kg (3,300-lb.) towing capability with MultiJet II diesel engine and 907 kg (2,000-lb.) towing capability with 2.4-liter Tigershark engine, and more.

Inside, 2015 Renegade is precisely crafted to the tiniest detail, and includes innovative and high-quality color and material appointments, innovative technologies and clever storage features. The major surfaces such as the sculpted soft-touch instrument panel is intersected with bold functional elements like the passenger grab handle.

Furthermore, the new vehicle also offers open-air freedom with two available My Sky open-air roof systems. The honeycomb fiberglass polyurethane roof panels are lightweight and stow neatly in the rear cargo area.

The Jeep has an entirely independent suspension capable of up to 205 mm (8.1 inches) of wheel articulation and 220 mm (8.7 inches) of ground clearance (Trailhawk). Extensive use of advanced steels, composites and advanced computer-impact simulations enable the model to deliver great torsional stiffness.

What is more, Renegade is the first Jeep to be equipped with Koni’s frequency selective damping (FSD) front and rear strut system, which enables it to deliver road-holding and handling characteristics.

More importantly, the brand is offering here up to 16 powertrain combinations. Precisely, the engine options include: four MultiAir gasoline engine offerings, two MultiJet II diesel engine offerings, efficient and flex-fuel capable E.torQ engine, emissions and fuel-saving Stop&Start technology, nine-speed automatic transmission, two manual and one dual-dry clutch transmission (DDCT).

Segment-exclusive technologies are fitted withing the Renegde. These include the Uconnect Access, Uconnect touchscreen radio systems with 5.0-inch or 6.5-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, single or dual-turner, radio data system capability (RDS), digital audio broadcast (DAB), HD Radio, digital media broadcasting (DMB), SiriusXM Radio, SiriusXM Travel Link, SiriusXM Travel Link, USB port and auxiliary audio jack input; as well as large full-color instrument cluster display.

Exactly 70 advanced safety and security features were added in this car – as a standard or as an optional feature. Some of these include Forward Collision Warning-Plus and LaneSense Departure Warning-Plus, Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic grid lines, electronic stability control (ESC) with electronic roll mitigation and seven standard air bags.

2015 Jeep Renegade is currently making a world debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

Source: Jeep

March 5, 2014

2014 Geneva Motor Show: Nissan BladeGlider Concept

Nissan brought the BladeGlider Concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. The interesting vehicle has been already presented at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show and now it is unveiled to the European audience.

The Nissan BladeGlider features a radical front narrow track layout, where the front is significantly narrower than the rear, creating a swept-wing profile when seen from directly above. It boasts sports car performance handling, braking and weight distribution.

The chassis is manufactured from carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) ensuring maximum stiffness and lightweight.

The interior is designed for three passengers and the seats are in a triangular configuration with the driver centre-forward. There are special light and comfortable coverings with yellow fluorescent lines. The steering-wheel boasts futuristic design, while the instrumentation technology completes the glider-like outline. When the door is opened, the driver’s seat automatically slides allowing easier access to passenger seats.

Source: Nissan

March 5, 2014

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