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2013 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition

Alfa Romeo has published several new photos of the 4C Launch Edition. The sports car is finished in nice Alfa Red paintjob, while Carrara White is also available.

The Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition is available on the market with starting price of €60,000. It has with a carbon fiber aerodynamic package including door mirror covers and spoiler, bi-LED headlights, rear darkened aluminum diffuser and 18” front and 19” rear alloy wheels.

Other highlights include a rear anti-roll bar, racing exhaust system, lowered suspension, BMC air cleaner, leather/fabric seats with Alcantara, numbered carbon badge and specially-painted brake calipers.

The Alfa Red variant also comes with red stitching on the steering wheel, handbrake, handles and seats.

The power is coming from a 1.8 liter turbocharged petrol with 240HP (176 kW) and 350Nn (258 lb-ft) of torque mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox sending the power to an LSD (limited-slip differenetial) at the rear wheels. 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

Source: Alfa Romeo

May 9, 2013

Usain Bolt Golden Nissan GT-R

The fastest man in the world – Usain Bolt has received his special Nissan GT-R (Spec Bolt). The sports car boasts a nice golden paint and is specially designed for the Olympic gold medalist.

The unique Nissan GT-R features a flamboyant white interior, BOSE audio system and 10-spoke RAYS aluminum-alloy forged wheels. These specially fitted, hyper-titanium color-coated wheels add extra flair to an already bold exterior that is highlighted by an exclusive “Spec Bolt” emblem. The visual specs of the car, including exterior color, interior color and wheels, were selected by Bolt himself.

2014 Nissan GT-R R35 is powered by a VR38DETT engine – a 3.8 liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 550HP (400 kW) at 6400 RPM and 632Nm (466 lb-ft) of torque at 3200RPM. The top speed is 315 km/h (196 mph). 0 to 60 mph time is 2.7 seconds and the 60-130 mph in 8.89 seconds. It is able to cover ¼ mile in less than 11 seconds.

The handover event took place on May 5, 2013, at Bolt’s home training facility in Jamaica that overlooks the mountains of his home country. Jose Román, vice president of Nissan Latin America and the Caribbean, who attended on behalf of Nissan, handed over the keys to the Gold GT-R to Bolt.

Source: Nissan

May 8, 2013

2013 Seat Ibiza SC Trophy – 200HP

Seat has announced the new 2013 Ibiza SC Trophy, which comes with more power at the same price. The sports car will be presented at the Worthersee Auto Show.

The 1.4 liter turbocharged TSI engine now has 200HP (147 kW), instead of last year’s 180HP (132 kW). The engine is mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox sending the power to the front wheels. The gears can be changed from the sports steering wheel and the traction is maintained by a mechanical LSD (limited-slip differential).

Other highlights include a set of 18” racing wheels fitted with performance tires, a modified oil sump, uprated braking system, stripped out interior cabin and a roll cage.

The price for the “toy” is €31,500.

Source: Seat

May 8, 2013

Revolution Motorstore Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Nurburgring [video]

Revolution Motorstore has created a real monster – Subaru Impreza WRX STI Nurburgring. It managed to complete a lap around Nurburgring in just 7 minutes and 53 seconds. Behind the steering wheel was Tommi Makinen.

The project is based on the JDM-spec STI and is the first unit part of a limited series of 10 cars. The tuner needs four months to build each car, and all of them will come without rear doors. Other highlights include a carbon fiber hood, widened wheel arches, thinner glass and an aluminum boot.

The power is coming from the 2.1-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which received Cosworth’s 2.2 stroker kit and whopping pressure from the bigger turbocharger of 1.9 bar. The result is 508HP (379 kW) and 677Nm (500 lb-ft) of torque.

Other upgrades include a set of 19” OZ Superturismo LM alloy wheels, Tarox 10-pot brake calipers, no ABS, Tein ProFlex coilovers with an EDFC remote control system. There is also a rollcage which has replaced the rear seats, along with Recaro seats and TRS harnesses. Carbon fiber and Alcantara was used to trim the cabin which also has gained a custom dash featuring a built-in tire pressure warning system.

The Revolution STI Nurburgring is priced at – £71,994.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcCLOkU9inc

Source: Revolution Motorstore

May 8, 2013

Nissan GT-R Conquers a Skislope [VIDEO]

Nissan GT-R Conquers a Skislope Have you ever wondered if a Nissan GT-R can conquer a skislope? Well, you haven’t probably haven’t and here’s a video which answers this question. In it you can watch how the Team Icericers and Swedens best Auto-Movie producer Fredrik Jönsson from Redhouse Media gathered together to film this challenge.

In general, they filmed this footage for two days at the skislope in Kåbdalis. The shooting of the challenge happened between 6 and 9 am, while the rest of the day was spent in filming the beautiful surroundings of northern Sweden.

In fact, this Nissan model hides under its hood 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, which delivers 550 horsepower (405 kW). And it is no surprise that the GT-R managed exceptional at this challenge because the driver managed to fully realize the power of the torque – which is 632 Nm (466 kW) at 3200 to 5800 rpm.

httpv://youtu.be/ukPkHuf5BRI

News and Video Source: YouTube

May 8, 2013

Martini Racing Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

Martini has announced the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Racing. The car will be officially unveiled in Barcelona on May 12^th.

It will compete in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and be driven by nine-time world rally champion Sebastien Loeb, who will compete in the first two races, while other driver will take the wheel at a third race in September.

“From the first day the beloved stripes of Martini Racing decorated a Porsche 906 in 1968, the illustrious pairing has gone on to claim some of motorsport’s most coveted titles, including numerous Le Mans 24 hours titles, during what is now considered to be a classic period of motorsport. We’re excited to be once again partnering with Martini in its 150 anniversary year.”, commented Jonas Krauss, Head of Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.

Source: Porsche

May 8, 2013

2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country Offers More Luxury

2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country is the latest addition to brands range of models that expands the premium pickup segment. It will join the LTZ and Z71 models in the Silverado lineup this fall.

Silverado High Country is characterized by a unique chrome grille with horizontal chrome bars, halogen projector headlamps and body-color front and rear bumpers, massive 20-inch chrome wheels with P275/55R20 all-season tires, chrome body side moldings, door handles and mirrors.

On the other hand the interior of the pickup includes an exclusive saddle brown interior. The latter features heated and cooled perforated premium leather front bucket seats with High Country logos on the headrests, Chevrolet MyLink connectivity with an 8-inch touch screen, Bose premium audio and front and rear park assist.

As a matter of fact, High Country is the top model in the Silverado lineup. It delivers higher level of premium features and materials with a rich, Western themed appearance. On the other hand, the vehicle is a true Chevy truck, and this means that it offers great capability and dependability.

Furthermore, the standard engine for the Silverado High Country is the 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 one. It produces 355 horsepower (250 kW), while the fuel economy is estimated up to 23 mpg highway for all 2WD models.

An optional unit is the all-new 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 one. Both engines include direct fuel injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing, thus delivering refined power and torque. What is more, both engines seamlessly switch to four-cylinder mode to save fuel during light-load driving.

Other optional features here include a chrome rear bumper with CornerStep, integrated trailer brake controller, sunroof, navigation, and a rear-seat entertainment system and High Country Premium Package. The latter provides heated steering wheel, driver alert package, adjustable pedals and integrated trailer brake controller.

Source: Chevrolet

May 8, 2013

2013 Toyota EV P002 Race Car Ready For Pikes Peak

Toyota sets a goal to improve on last year’s record-breaking electric race car, which will tackle next month’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. 2013 Toyota EV P002 Race Car will be more powerful than its predecessor delivering combined maximum power of 544 hp (400kW).

The peak torque from the advanced electric motors now is 1200 Nm (885 lb-ft) and it is delivered through a single-gear transmission. In addition, the engineers have sharpened the aerodynamics of the radical-based chassis of this race car.

What is more, this fully electric drivetrain maintains full power even in the thin mountain air.

The Pikes Peak climb begins at an altitude of 2,862 metres and finishes at 4,300 metres – all of which is now fully paved.

Toyota utilized off-board battery-to-battery charging technology, including a Schneider Electric EVlink™ DC Charger, to charge the EV P002 from the mountainside, where there is no reliable connection to the power grid.

Mounted in the rear of a Toyota HiAce, the TMG DC Quick Charger includes a 42 kWh lithium-ion battery, which can be charged directly from the AC power grid. The TMG DC Quick Charger is an independent source of power for rapid recharging in any location, which makes it the perfect solution for electric motorsport.

The vehicle will be driven this year by New Zealander Rod Millen, who has set multiple records at Pikes Peak and has competed regularly in Toyota machinery.

Toyota EV P002 Technical Specifications
Performance
Top speed	230km/h
Maximum torque	1200Nm
Maximum power	400kW
Maximum revs	6000rpm
Powertrain
Electric motor	2 axial flux
Inverter	2 x TMG inverters
Gear ratio	2.5
Transmission	Single-reduction gearing
Battery	Lithium ceramic
Battery capacity	42kWh
Charging technology	Off-board DC charging
Dimensions
Length	4.10m
Height	1.04m
Width	1.79m

TMG DC Quick Charger specifications
AC grid connection / input
Grid connection	400 V AC CEE 16 A
Nominal input power	6.6kW
DC vehicle connection
Output voltage	400 V DC
Maximum DC output power	25kW
Storage
Battery	42kWh, lithium ion
General
Technology p art ner	Schneider Electric (EVlink™)
Operating temperature	0 to 40°C
Storage temperature	-30 to 60°C
Protection	Short-circuit protection, output fuse, over-current and over-voltage protection, under-voltage shutdown

Source: Toyota

May 8, 2013

Premiere: Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Concept

Volkswagen will premiere today its new Design Vision GTI Concept at the annual Wörthersee meeting. The model is based on the seventh-generation Golf GTI, but transfers the design and power potential of the iconic hot hatch to the world of racing.

Highlights here are the C-pillars and side sills which have been extended out as autonomous body elements. The consequence is that they now allow wider track and larger wheels. In addition, the Design Vision GTI has a long wheelbase and short front overhangs.

It is 4,253 mm long (15 mm less than the production GTI), 1,385 mm in high (57 mm lower than the road-going car) and 1,870 wide – which shows a 71 mm growth in width. These dimensions are reflected in the car’s wide track: 1,595 mm at the front and 1,579 at the rear.

The car runs on unique 20-inch wheels and is equipped with ceramic brake discs. Many of the car’s external design features: the honeycomb grille, black, red and white colour scheme and horizontal red line details also contribute towards the sporty stance of the vehicle. However, a particularly striking elemts is the headlamp unit in which the lights are set back as if into the bonnet.

Under the bonnet, Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Concept is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 TSI engine with direct injection and turbocharger. It generates 503 hp (370 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. This amount of horsepower is channelled via a DSG gearbox to all four wheels. The result is effortless acceleration time from standstill to 62 mph in only 3.9 seconds.

How about the interior of this concept? Of course, it was designed with the aim of continuation of the sporty theme. It exhibits the minimum number of switches, and those which there are oriented towards the driver for maximum utilization when driving on the track.

What makes the car even more attractive is the familiar black, red and white color scheme, the touches of carbon and alcantara as well as a door handle in the shape of a red loop. In addition, the back seat space is occupied by an X-shaped cross member, while two black helmets are stored under the cross member.

At last, a large display on right of the main instruments serves as a display which shows the current circuit and times achieved. The display also communicates with other vehicles and calculates details about the current status of the race in real time.

Source: Volkswagen

May 8, 2013

Revozport Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

Revozport has announced their latest tuning project based on the super-fast Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. The name of the project is RZF-12 and it includes only styling modifications.

The exterior boasts a new carbon front splitter – $2100, a pair of carbon fiber side skirts – $2,900 and a carbon fiber rear spoiler – $1,300. Other highlights includes a carbon fiber fog light cover – $380 and a carbon fiber rear diffuser – $2,900.

The tuning company also offers a TITAV titanium sports exhaust system – $4,900 and a 7-piece carbon fiber engine cover kit for $6,800.

The F12 Berlinetta is powered by a 6.3 liter 65° V12 engine with 740HP (544 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h – 3.1 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 8.5 seconds. The top speed is over 340 km/h (211 mph).

The curb weight is 1525kg, before new lighter elements.

Source: Revozport

May 7, 2013

Vilner Bentley Continental GT Teased Again [VIDEO]

At the end of the last month we were extremely excited to receive the news that the luxury tuning specialists at the Bulgarian company Vilner have a new exciting project. This time they have put all their efforts and attention towards giving an entire make-over to a Bentley Continental GT model.

Now, just days ahead of the official reveal of the transformed car, they have sent us a video, which shows the creative process in designing this unique project. Of course, you can view the footage below and get inspired.

What is important to highlight here is that this is Vilner’s first entirely reworked automobile. As a matter of fact, on sound basis of the Continental GT they have created a project that is fully produced in Bulgaria. The information that has been released by this present moment is that the tuning is accomplished in three directions.

First – the exterior was changed with the aim to bring about more aggressive and unique stance. Second – the car is equipped with entirely new interior. Third – the power output of the car is enhanced.

httpv://youtu.be/Z_cMytUjf1Y

Video Source: YouTube

May 7, 2013

McLaren P1 Being Driven In Extremes [VIDEO]

The video below shows durability and development testing carried out in the extreme conditions of the Arctic Circle. The main star is McLaren P1, which in only few months will have its first deliveries.

They will be made to only 375 customers, while the development programme for the McLaren P1 continues to gain strength as it nears its end. These tests were made in order to prove that the P1 is the best driver’s car in the world on road and track or frozen lake.

The durability testing included a trip to the dramatic frozen landscapes of the Arctic Circle, in northern Sweden. There this new McLaren model was put through sever conditions and tested to the extremes.

Moreover, the testing schedule continues at pace, with XP prototypes running extensively across the globe, working to optimize the groundbreaking systems and technologies.

The McLaren P1 and its capabilities will be publicly demonstrated in the summer. The supercar will show off its power derived from the mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine and highly effective electric motor which produce 916 hp (674 kW).

The latest model from McLaren Automotive will also be featured as part of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The rigorous testing process for the McLaren P1 can be viewed below:

httpv://youtu.be/Hb_6pNFqqNA

Video Source: YouTube

Source: McLaren

May 7, 2013

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