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Mansory Carbonado based on Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

Mansory will exhibit another interesting sports car at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. They will present a tuned Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. The name of the project is Carbonado and you can see why? Carbon fibre everywhere the eye can see.

The exterior boasts MANSORY aerodynamic package including a striking front skirt with optimised air intakes for improved ventilation of the front radiator. There is also a new front lip spoiler and the proprietary developed daytime running lights, a front wing as well as a new bonnet.

The sides have grown by 40 mm on the front and by a remarkable 50 mm on the rear axle in width. Newly designed side skirts are also fitted. These steady the air flow between the axles and feed additional cooling air into the drive unit and the rear braking system through integrated routing channels.

The diffuser built into the new rear spoiler stabilises the rear at high speeds and creates surface contact pressure together with the enlarged rear wing on the rear axle.

The 6.5 liter V12 engine received two turbochargers and the result is sensational. The car now has 1250HP (920 kW). 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds and a top speed of 380 km/h (236 mph).

In order to get some traction, the car has 9.0J x 20” front wheels and 13.0J x 21” rears with Pirelli P ZERO tyres in VA 255/30 ZR20 and HA 345/25 ZR21 sizes, respectively.

The Lamborghini refinement program finds a perfect fulfilment in the extensiveinterior applications. Naturally only the finest of materials are used. The processed leather used for the seats as well as the dashboard is particularly durable yet still extraordinarily soft.

To accent the character of the CARBONADO interior even more non-slip aluminium pedals as well as genuine carbon fibre components are us ed on the doors, the fittingsand the centre console. The newly positioned starter button presents one of the technical highlights of the interior. In the style of an aircraft cockpit switch Mansory has relocated this red switch from the centre console to the roof lining.

Source: Mansory

March 4, 2013

2013 Kia pro Cee’d GT – Full Details

Kia has officially announced Cee’d GT and pro Ceed GT, which will make official debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, tomorrow.

The engine is a powerful 1.6 liter GDi turbo with 204HP (150 kW) and 265Nm (195 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and the combined fuel consumption is just 7.4 liters / 100 km (38.1 mpg UK).

The exterior of GT models include an aggressive body kit with new bumpers, new front grille, lamp clusters, LED DRLs, dual sports exhaust system, red brake calipers and a set of 18 alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The interior boasts a new Recaro sports seats, alloy pedals and a a 7” racing car-inspired TFT instrument cluster to create an engaging, performance-oriented ambience for the driver and passengers.

“The world premiere of Kia’s new pro_cee’d GT and cee’d GT highlights the diversity of our current product line-up and underpins the natural expansion of the brand into the performance car market, an important step forward for Kia,” commented Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer, Kia Motors Europe.

“The new Kia pro_cee’d GT will have great appeal for motorists looking for style, performance and dynamism in their next car – and the cee’d GT adds an extra level of practicality for buyers who prefer five doors.”, he added.

Source: Kia

March 4, 2013

Mansory Sanguis based on Bentley Continental GT

Mansory will present their tuning package for Bentley Continental GT at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The name of the project is Sanguis. . The car’s series model is already one of the most exclusive that money can buy. But Mansory deluxe manufactory has taken this a step further and created a top-level customisation of the second generation of the British Gran-Turismo.

The exterior features a newly designed front apron with daytime running lights and an extra-light carbon-fibre bonnet. The carbon-fibre front wings and rear widening components considerably reinforce this impression. In combination with the newly designed side sill sets, they
widen the Coupe by 50 mm at the front axle and 60 mm at the rear axle. The new rear apron delivers additional downthrust and creates space for the exhaust pipes of the thunderous exhaust system.

The interior boasts new leather, wood trim, aluminum pedals and door sills.

The 6.0 liter V12 bi-turbo is boosted to 672HP (494 kW) at 6,000RPM and 780Nm (575 lb-ft) at 1,700RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 secodns and a top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph).

The one-part 10J x 22” wheels with 10 double spokes impresses both through its exclusive look and through its outstanding build quality. They are fitted with 295/25 ZR22 ultra-performance tires.

Source: Mansory

March 4, 2013

Pininfarina Unveils The Two Seater Sergio

Pininfarina has just unveiled the first full image of the Sergio – the concept vehicle which is set to make a first world appearance tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show. This concept model resurrects the spirit of the extraordinary achievements born under Sergio Pininfarina’s guide.

The new Sergio stands under the name of exclusivity, innovation and passion. The model will offer the viewers of the show to enter the fascinating and exciting world of the two-seater barchetta as unique and extreme object.

In addition, Pininfarina will exhibit their true perception of sportsmanship, sense and joy of driving. In fact, the Sergio Concept is a vehicle which is a source of emotions and delivers admiration towards this custom-designed model.

Source: Pininfarina

March 4, 2013

Seat Mii Ecofuel Shows Perfect Efficiency In Geneva

Seat Mii Ecofuel adds to the Mii family being company’s lowest-emitting production model ever. This Seat model runs on compressed natural gas (CNG) and this means that it bringing excellent efficiency and running costs without sacrificing the outstanding performance.

In fact the Seat Mii Ecofuel is the first Seat model to include CNG engine and in addition it will make a debut at the Geneva Motor Show. To go further into details, the Mii Ecofuel has an average consumption of just 2.9 kg CNG/100 km.

Under the hood, the model hides a 1.0-litre 68 hp (51 kW) unit based on the three-cylinder petrol engine known from Mii (with 60 hp and 75 hp outputs), but it has been developed for CNG operation. Its CO2 figure of just 79 g/km is best-in-class. The engine is lightweight and high-revving and has a maximum torque of 90 Nm (67 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm.

The ECU here also handles the management of the gas injector valves and the electronic gas pressure regulator. In addition, the engine control unit utilizes a lambda sensor to recognize the different qualities of ‘low gas’ and ‘high gas’. When running on low gas, which has a lower calorific value due to its lower methane content, injection timing is adapted to suit.

Furthermore, although this unit has being specifically engineered to run on CNG, the Mii Ecofuel engine can also run on unleaded petrol. With a full CNG tank (11 kg), the Mii Ecofuel has a range of up to 240 miles; the reserve petrol tank extends the range by up to 140 miles. The result is that with a full tank the engine has a total range of up to 380 miles.

Of course, there is a special fuel level indicator on the instrument panel, which gives information about the level in both the gas and the petrol tank. The ranges available in both operating modes are also shown in the multi-function display.

The exceptional low fuel consumption and emissions figures of the car are achieved through standard fit fuel-saving Ecomotive Technology, including a Start/Stop system and a Brake Energy Recovery system. The kerb weight of the model – 956 kg, the good aerodynamic characteristics and an efficiently matched engine/transmission combination also contribute to those exceptional figures.

Eventually, the Mii Ecofuel will be introduced in Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden and the Czech Republic, and will have an entry price of €12 050.

Source: Seat

March 4, 2013

Facelifted Hyundai ix35 To Be Revealed In Geneva

Hyundai has just released the first image showing its facelifted ix35. In addition it has been disclosed that the model is going to be revealed in Geneva this week. The new ix35 comes equipped with improved powertrain line-up, which features the European-developed gasoline engine named ‘Nu’ 2,0-litre GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection).

The latter delivers more power but still has greater economy than the ‘Theta-II’ 2,0-litre engine it replaces. Furthermore, the ‘R’ diesel engine receives clean technology, such as LP-EGR (low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation).

Facelifted Hyundai ix35 benefits from Hyundai’s three-mode FLEX STEER driving system, where the driver can choose from Normal, Comfort and Sport modes to tailor levels of feedback and the overall driving experience. In addition, Bi-Xenon headlamps and a TFT Supervision cluster will deliver better clarity and sense of greater joy to driving.

On the other hand, the interior receives a host of material upgrades which enhance the quality, along with some detail improvements to the trim. In fact, the styling, dynamic and technical upgrades of this model make sure that it keeps its successful character.

Another interesting fact is that the ix35 became the fastest-selling model in the brand’s European history and still keeps its huge popularity. It was the first model to include Hyundai’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ form language.

Source: Hyundai

March 4, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: 2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar

2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar is a limited-run special edition vehicle, an all-wheel-drive performance machine which has an exclusive, partly hand-built design and equipment inspired by Stéphane Peterhansel and Jean-Paul Cottret’s victorious MINI ALL4 Racing machine.

The launch of this special-edition MINI is happening in order to celebrate their triumph in the Dakar Rally 2013. The duo of Stéphane Peterhansel and Jean-Paul Cottret were piloting their MINI ALL4 Racing and made it to the number one place at the world’s toughest rally event for the second year in a row.

This model is a limited-edition tribute to its rally inspiration and only eleven examples of the car will be built. 2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar has exclusive design and equipment features which contribute towards the increase of the thrill and the euphoria around the model.

As a basis for the new model served the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman. The latter is MINI’s first model which has included a race-bred powertrain and chassis technology with the all-wheel-drive system. In addition, the ALL4 serves up optimum traction and directional stability in all weather and under-wheel conditions. It also provides a noticeable increase in agility through dynamically taken corners.

As a matter of fact, the all-wheel-drive system channels the power from the 160 kW (218 hp) turbocharged four-cylinder engine to the all four wheels. The exterior color was inspired by the one off the Dakar-taming MINI ALL4 Racing which is matt black. IN addition, there are some special bright green design accents for the exterior and interior.

To go even further into details, some of them include Sport Stripes, which bear both the Dakar Rally winner’s logo and the signature of victorious driver Peterhansel on the bonnet. In addition, the green stripes along the car’s flanks feature “MINI ALL4 Racing” lettering, while the driver and front passenger doors display the car number 302 and the names of the victorious pairing.

Dakar winner’s logo can also be spotted next to the John Cooper Works badge at the rear of the car MINI. The interior in the cabin includes a green contrast stitching for the gearshift lever gaiter and floor mats, and the green embroidered winner’s logo on the head restraints. These green accents are complemented by green stripes for the black interior trim strip on the centre console.

On the interior trim strip above the glove compartment can also be seen a special-edition logo with serial number. The sports steering wheel and Gravity Black leather sports seats also feed into the cockpit’s evocative sports car ambience.

At last, for more sproty and spirited appearance, to the car were added auxiliary spotlights, bespoke side indicator surrounds and 19-inch light-alloy wheels in Cross-Spoke Crusher design. They all add the final touches to the exclusive 2013 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar.

Source: MINI

March 4, 2013

Kahn Porsche Cayenne Supersport Wide Track Revealed Ahead Of Geneva

After it was announced this week that three vehicles tuned by the design specialists at A. Kahn Design will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, the last one of them isn’t kept as secret any more. We are talking here about Kahn Porsche Cayenne Supersport Wide Track – an accomplished vehicle that has been accepted within the Porsche firmament.

Next to the Porsche, a pretty impressive lineup of vehicles will presented at the Show. The first one is the impressive and stylish Kahn Range Rover Evoque Fuji White RS250 and the other is Kahn Land Rover Defender Concept 17.

The seductive proportions of the Cayenne however leave a distinct impression due to the visible enhancements which it includes: vented front and rear wide wheel arches with integrated front and rear air dams, LED daytime running lights for the front wheel arch vents, lower boot lid spoiler, welcome ambient package, sports lowered suspension springs, brake calipers finished in liquid gold, door handles in satin black, Kahn enamel wing shields and Kahn enamel tailgate logo.

In addition, the driver of this amazing project will sit behind a privacy tinted glass and pilot the engine while listening to the Kahn cross hair exhaust system. Furthermore, the interior of the model is a true masterpiece, where one can see the emblematic for Kahn “bespoke touch”.

The front and rear seats are in black and carbon quilted and perforated leather with ivory contrast stitching, the centre glovebox is in black and carbon quilted leather, the vented foot pedals are in machined aluminum, the speedo and rev counter fascia are in red are cream, and there are also included floor mats.

Another emblematic element included in this particular design is the Kahn wheels. In the present case, the vehicle runs on RS t Wheels in sizes 9.5 X 22” at the front and 10.5 x22” at the rear. They have simple and clean lines, soft organic surfaces on the edge of the spoke and a purposeful mechanical centre.

Source: Kahn

March 1, 2013

Volkswagen e-Co-Motion Concept Debuts In Geneva

Volkswagen e-Co-Motion Concept will be unveiled at Geneva International Motor Show next week. The transporter concept vehicle has a large cargo capacity but at the same time is compact and maneuverable.

It has 800 kilograms of payload, but still manages to deliver zero emissions on the road thanks to its electric drive system. This special Volkswagen model is exclusively conceptualized with an electric drive, and in addition has great vehicle properties: high maneuverability with a small vehicle footprint, very good visibility and seating ergonomics with easy entry, exit and walk-through, a low cargo floor height and large cargo capacity.

As one can see, the exterior of the e-Co-Motion combines what at first appear to be contradictory development specifications: maximum space on a minimal vehicle footprint. It has a length of just 4.55 m, width of 1.90 m and height of 1.96 m.

This concept delivers maximum cargo capacity of 4.6 m3 and an 800 kg of payload thanks to the lower driving-relevant zone containing an underfloor drive unit, battery and gearbox; and an upper superstructure that is relevant to delivery tasks.

The result is that there are present ideal conditions for maximum space use and all sorts of body versions and customer solutions. For example, it can be a driver’s cab in front of a cargo box or a passenger shuttle, low platform or refrigerated box.

Source: Volkswagen

March 1, 2013

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron Supports Renewable Energies

After the recent introduction of 2014 Audi A3 e-tron the brand is now ready to enter the A3 Sportback g-tron. The latter is a compact five-door car, powered by the CO2-neutral fuel Audi e-gas. This new Audi vehicle innovatively combines ecological balance, economy and high-tech solutions.

To go further into details, the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is equipped with the full gamut of company’s technology expertise. Starting from ultra-lightweight technology, and infotainment, and ending with the driver assistance systems. However, what is the most important feature here is the state-of-the-art CNG drive technology, with included fuel storage.

The fuel storage has two tanks under the luggage compartment floor. Each of them can hold seven kilograms (15.43 lb) of CNG at a maximum 200 bar pressure. At the same time each tank weighs 27 kilograms (59.52 lb) less than its conventional counterpart.

Even more, the tanks consist of a new type of matrix, where the inner layer comprises of gas-impermeable polyamide polymer, while the second layer – of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) that gives the tank its extremely high strength. In addition, the third layer is made of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP), which provides rugged protection against damage from the outside. High-strength epoxy resin is used to bind the fiber reinforced materials.

Another highlight in the A3 Sportback g-tron is the electronic gas pressure regulator, which is compact and lightweight and therefore reduces the high pressure of the gas flowing from the cylinders down to around five to nine bar in two stages.

For instance, if the pressure in the tank drops below ten barr, the engine management system automatically switches over to gasoline operation. The model is fully bivalent, this means that its performance figures are identical in CNG and gasoline modes.

Furthermore, the CNG provides a range of around 400 km (248.55 miles), with gasoline providing another 900 km (559.23 miles). All in all, the total range is approximately on a par with an Audi TDI.

The information of the fuel level is visible on two displays in the instrument cluster. The driver information system also displays the current fuel consumption based on the particular operating mode.

The engine under the hood of this Audi is based on the new 1.4 TFSI, which develops 110 hp (81 kW) and 200 Nm of torque. Key modifications relate to the cylinder head, turbocharging, injection system, and the catalytic converter.

The Vmax here is 190 km/h (118.06 mph), with an acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (0 – 62.14 mph) in 11 seconds. Additionally, the fuel consumption here is also impressive: the five-door car consumes on average less than 3.5 kilograms per 100 km of CNG or Audi e-gas – the fuel that is generated from eco-electricity in the Audi e-gas project. CO2 tailpipe emissions are less than 95 grams per km (152.89 g/mile) in gas mode.

What is more attractive however, is the greenhouse gas balance in a well-to-wheel analysis that accounts for all factors from the fuel source to the car’s wheels. When the A3 Sportback g-tron is powered by Audi e-gas, no more CO2 is released. Buyers of the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron will presumably obtain the e-gas at the public CNG refueling stations via an ecological accounting¬ method.

This so called e-gas project makes Audi the first automobile manufacturer to develop an entire chain of sustainable energy carriers. The start of the chain has electricity produced from renewable energy sources and the end products are hydrogen and the synthetic Audi e-gas.

What is more, the construction of the world’s first industrial plant to produce synthetic methane (e-gas) from CO2 and renewable electricity is almost complete in Werlte in Germany. The Audi e-gas plant will make a way for tapping into the natural-gas network with its huge capacity as storage and transport system for hitherto excess electricity capacity.

The CO2 used in Audi’s e-gas plant is a waste ¬product from a nearby biogas plant, operated by power utility EWE. The CO2, which would otherwise pollute the atmosphere, is chemically bonded into the fuel at the Audi e-gas plant. In addition, it is expected that the e-gas plant will annually produce about 1 000 metric tons of e-gas and will chemically bind some 2,800 metric tons of CO2.

In other words, the CO2-neutral e-gas derived from the plant will be able to power 1 500 new Audi A3 Sportback g-tron vehicles every year. The electricity-gas technology is an aim to significantly foster the expansion of renewable energies.

Source: Audi

March 1, 2013

Ferrari’s New Limited Edition Car To Be Unveiled In Geneva

Ferrari is going to exhibit its brand new limited edition special series vehicle at Geneva Motor Show, where it will also make a first world appearance. The unveiling will happen on Tuesday, 5th of March where additional details around it will be disclosed.

Few days ahead of the debut, this news leaves huge sense of anticipation. In addition, all fans will be able to follow intriguing hints about the model by keeping a daily eye on the Maranello marque’s website and official Facebook pages.

All that is known so far is that this limited edition Ferrari will be the highest expression in technology transferred from racing to production: from the GTO to the F40, up to the more recent F50 and Enzo.

Source: Ferrari

March 1, 2013

STARTECH 2013 Range Rover in Geneva

Startech has presented their tuning program for 2013 Range Rover. The SUV boasts awesome presence and nice performance capabilities. It will be exhibited at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, next week.

The exterior boasts a completely new front bumper with an integrated spoiler, LED daytime running lights and LED fog lights. There is also a new rear bumper with a new diffuser . The big vehicle rolls enormous 10J x 22” wheels with high-performance tires in size 295/35 R 22 front and back. The stance can be further improved by a suspension lowering module ,that reduces the ride height by up to 30mm.

The interior features leather and Alcantara seats, exotic wood or carbon fiber trim as well as a yachting-inspired load floor. Among the options, you will find aluminum pedals, illuminated scuff plates and electrically folding rear tables with wood, carbon fiber or leather tops.

The SD 30S package boosts the 3.0 liter LR-TDV6 diesel to 300HP (221 kW) and 685Nm (505 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 42HP (31 kW) and 85Nm (63 lb-ft). The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).

Source: Startech

March 1, 2013

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