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SR Auto Ford Mustang – the American Dream

SR Auto Ford Mustang just came out of the dark. Being a Ford Mustang, the car is firstly a true symbol of America’s contribution to the evolution of the automotive world.

The modification performed by SR Auto began with the wheels and suspension. To match Mustangs extraordinary power, they decided to equip the car with set of 18 inch wheels. Thanks to them, the tuners increased the profile of the tire to provide more traction.

Furthermore, they have also installed on this emblematic Ford model a set of H&R lowering springs to lower the Mustang’s center of gravity. This of course resulted in a more responsive and direct due to the drop handling.

In terms of performance, the tuners chose the simple Magnaflow catback exhaust system. In short, what basically this system did is to free up the airflow while giving this Mustang a nice growl.

In addition the throttle response was also improved via a sprint booster. This significantly increased the throttle response giving the person behind the wheel more control over the machine.

Source: SR Auto

2012 Toyota RAV4 Altitude Special Edition

2012 Toyota RAV4 Altitude Special Edition has jut been released by the Japanese brand and it is going to offer its customers a wide range of extra-value features. This new Toyota model is based on the 2WD and AWD RAV4 four-cylinder CV models.

However, it is now being offered with a list of nine added features. In addition, the drivers can choose whether they wand to drive a 2WD model equipped with manual or automatic transmission, or an AWD model with automatic transmission.

Some of the additional features included here are the satellite navigation and five 17-inch alloy wheels. In addition to this the RAV4 Altitude also comes with two reverse parking sonar sensors.

Exterior enhancements also include silver roof rails, front fog lamps, rear-quarter, rear-door and rear privacy glass, and an “Altitude” exterior badge. Furthermore, five exterior color choices are now being at hand, namely: Pearlescent White Crystal Pearl, Silver Pearl, Graphite, Ebony and Wildfire.

How about the interior? Any customer will be satisfied to see and enjoy the 6.1-inch LCD touch-screen audio unit, with satellite navigation with 3-D display and SUNA traffic warnings. This system also includes voice recognition for audio controls, Bluetooth™ phone control and navigation control.

Some of the prominent features of this advanced 40W x 4 maximum power audio head unit include a single CD player, SD Card Slot, rear camera input capability, USB connectivity, iPod® control, and Bluetooth telephone and audio-streaming functionality.

The Altitude SE includes also a premium steering wheel and premium gear-shift knob. The electric power-assisted steering, vehicle stability control, traction control, anti-skid brakes and Hill-start Assist Control are all of the new improvements in this model which now come as standard equipment.

Only 2000 examples of this special edition Toyota will be produced. The starting price for 2012 Toyota RAV4 Altitude Special Edition is $29 990.

Source: Toyota

Velos Designwerks Lamborghini Gallardo HRE P43SC

This Velos Designwerks Lamborghini Gallardo HRE P43SC is unique. But not only because of its one-of-a-kind Caelum Blue color, or because it is a true super sportscar, but also because it has been equipped with sparkling and matchless set of wheels.

The tuners gave this Lamborghini the opportunity to be brighter than ever, thanks to the new set of HRE P43SC in a unique Brushed with Satin clear finish.

The Gallardo draws its force from its 5.2L V10 engine. Due to the great amount of power the Lamborghini is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.4 seconds!

To be more precise the super sportscar is generating exactly 562 hp (419 kW) at 8,000 rpm, and has a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

Source: HRE Performance Wheels

2013 Audi RS5 Cabrio – wind in the hair and V8 sound [video]

Audi has unveiled the new 2013 RS5 Cabrio, ahead of its official premiere at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The four-seat convertible with a cloth soft top entices with a unique combination of elegance and power. The wind in the hair and the massive sound of the big V8 in front are just the perfect combination.

Furthermore, the new RS5 Cabrio features a lightweight soft top that can be opened in 15 seconds. The exterior boasts LED-infused headlights, nice matt aluminum trim and enormous 19” forged aluminum wheels fitted with low-profile tires. Other interesting parts are the new rear diffuser, a dual sports exhaust system with nice deep sound and the final touch is a carbon fiber rear spoiler.

The interior boasts a sports steering wheel, leather and Alcantara heated sport seats, some metallic accents and of course – carbon fiber trim. There is also a wind deflector and a driver information system.

The Audi RS 5 Cabriolet is delivered with an extensive set of standard features. They include the parking system plus, driver and front passenger seat heating, automatic belt feeder, wind deflector, lighting package, driver information system with rest recommendation and a comprehensive package of restraint systems. In case of an impending roll-over accident, strong aluminum plates deploy upwards behind the rear head restraints. Sporty and luxurious options include three-stage head-level heating, convenience key, high-beam assistant, adaptive light and three-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning.

The engine of the RS5 Cabrio is a 4.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 450HP (331 kW) and 430Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 7-speed S-tronic gearbox sending all that power to Quattro AWD system. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. However, upon request, Audi can increase it to 280 km/h (174 mph).

The 2013 Audi RS5 Cabrio will hit the European market in the beginning of the next year. It is priced from €88,500, which is a lot and hopefully the car will worth its price.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3aqUYRYaG0

Source: Audi

2012 Mercedes ML-Class refined by Hofele Design

Hofele Design has announced their tuning program for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. It includes a complete body kit and the name of the project is “Starcruiser GT 550”.

The 14-piece wide body kit includes a new front bumper featuring large air intakes and LED daylights. There are also new wheel arch extensions, a wide rear apron diffuser and a sports exhaust system with four tailpipes. The body kit fits all W166 models except the AMG version.

The SAV rolls a new set of REVERSO II alloy wheels in sizes 9J x 20” at the front and 10J x 22” at the rear axle. The ride can be lowered to the ground by 40 mm at speeds of up to 80 km/h.

Hofele Design offers a performance upgrade for the 350 BlueTec diesel engine, which can be boosted to 312HP (230 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft), which is an increase of 54HP and 80Nm.

The cabin boasts a bi-color leather interior, which is also on the front and rear arm rests, door panels and on the steering wheel.

No words for pricing.

Source: Hofele-Design

Aston Martin One-77 Q-Series – €2.4 million [HD video]

Aston Martin One-77 Q-Series is a special limited edition within a limited-run series model. Because of its exclusivity, it is extremely expensive and that’s why it is selling by one of the most interesting car dealers in the world – Al Ain Class Motors. The auto house is in Dubai as you may suggest and offer this One-77 Q-Series for a whopping €2.4 million.

The Q-Series was presented at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show by Aston Martin. It features an enhanced interior and exterior styling… and price, of course.

The One-77 is the most powerful naturally aspirated vehicle in the world – a 7.3 liter V12 with 760HP (559 kW) and 750Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 357 km/h (221 mph).

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_J3lverIVU

Source: Patrick3331

BMW M3 GT2 Art Car at Norwegian cliff [HD video]

BMW actually brought a real M3 GT2 art car on the cliffs of Preikestolen in Norway. The car was airlifted after two days waiting for weather that would allow them to put the specially painted car by Jeff Koons.

There is no real reason for this strange photoshoot, but the photographer gathered all the visitors on the cliff around the car and done the pictures.

BMW M3 GT2 is a high-performance sports car created specially for racing at events like 24 Le Mans. It is powered by naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V8 with maximum output of 500bhp. The chassis is upgraded as well as the brakes and last, but not least, the whole car is much lighter. The performance is stunning – 0 to 160 kph in 3.4 seconds. For the 24 Le Mans race, the car is going to be labeled with the logos of Castrol, Crowne Plaza, Dunlop, Randstad, Sympatex, LuK, H&R, BBS and NGK for the race on the “Circuit de la Sarthe”.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX7GRfshLw0

Source: FASTLAPracing via Youtube

2013 Hennessey Cadillac VR1200 Twin Turbo Coupe – 1200HP and 1500Nm

Hennessey has announced their latest creation. It is an insane 2013 Hennessey Cadillac VR1200 Twin Turbo Coupe, where “VR1200” stands for the number of the horsepower.

The 7.0 liter twin-turbocharged V8 produces 1226HP (914 kW) at 6400RPM and 1501Nm (1109 lb-ft) at 4000RPM. 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 389 km/h (242 mph). ¼ mile in 10.2 seconds with 227 km/h (141 mph) terminal speed. The gearbox is manual 6-speed, but with Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch Upgrade to handle all that torque.

Will produce just 12 units, but actually the tuned will offer this VR1200 package for CTS-V sedans and wagons.

Just imagine a station wagon Cadillac with more than 1200HP under the hood!

Check out the full specs below!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RTpw4MIdVc

2013 Hennessey Cadillac VR1200 Twin Turbo Coupe Specs:

Power:

1,226 bhp @ 6,400 rpm (1,066 Rear Wheel HP)

1,109 lb-ft torque @ 4,000 rpm (964 Rear Wheel Torque)

Estimated Performance:

0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds

1/4 Mile: 10.2 @ 141 mph

Top Speed: 242 mph

VR1200 Twin Turbo Upgrade Includes:

427 CID (7.0L) Aluminum V8 Engine

Forged Aluminum Pistons

Forged Steel Connecting Rods

Forged Steel Crankshaft

Balanced and Blueprinted Rotating Assembly

ARP Main Studs & Head Bolts

High Flow Cylinder Heads

Hennessey VR1200 Camshaft

Upgraded Fuel Injectors

Upgraded Fuel System (Includes Lines, Rails, Regulator & Pump)

Twin Ball Bearing, Billet Wheel Precision Turbochargers

Dual Wastegates

Adjustable Boost Controller (800, 1000 & 1226 HP power settings)

Stainless Steel Turbo Downpipes and Exhaust System

Air-to-Water Intercooler

High-Flow Air Induction System

Professional Installation

HPE Engine Management Calibration

Dyno Tuning & Road Testing

Hennessey Exterior Badging

Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques

3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty

Transmission & Drivetrain Upgrades:

Manual: Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch Upgrade

Automatic: Performance Build & Torque Converter Upgrade (Add $20,000)

Extreme Duty CV-Shaft Upgrade

Brembo Brake System Upgrades:

15.1 inch Carbon Ceramic Rotors (Front & Rear)

Calipers: 8-Piston (Front); 6-Piston (Rear)

Wheels & Tire Upgrades:

Hennessey Wheels: 20×10 inch (Front); 20×13 inch (Rear)

Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires: 275/30YR-20 (Front); 345/30YR-20 (Rear)

Suspension Upgrades:

Lowered 1″ (Front & Rear)

Upgraded Front and Rear Swaybars

Factory Magnetic Ride Control Tuned by John Heinricy

CarbonAero Widebody Body:

Carbon Fiber Front Splitter

Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser

Carbon Fiber Front Fenders

Carbon Fiber Extractor Hood

Carbon Fiber Rear Fender Flares

Interior Upgrades:

Alcantara Headliner

Carbon Fiber Door Sills

Upgraded Leather & Stitching

Hennessey Embroidered Heardrests

Hennessey Premium Floormats

Source: HPEdesign

Wide Track Audi Q7 Quattro 3.0 Diesel S-Line by Kahn Design

Kahn Design has announced their tuning program for the new Q7. The project name is Wide Track Audi Q7 Quattro 3.0 Diesel S-Line and as you may suggest, it features big wheel arches.

The body kit includes a new front bumper arches, front and rear wide track arches, front bumper replacement wings with air vents, matte black rear diffuser, rear vented bumper and a rear large upper wing roof.

The interior boasts three-spoke S-line leather steering wheel, a panoramic glass sunroof, SAT NAV system, rear view camera with parking aid, Bluetooth and automatic climate control. Other upgrades are liquid gold brake calipers, rear LED lights, light and rain sensors, black headlining and S Line plates.

The final touch is a set of 9.5J x 22” front and 10.5J x 22” rear Kahn RS-R alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

This particular model in white is priced at £61,875, which is good value for money. After all, you’ll drive a unique vehicle.

Source: Kahn

Kahn Design Wide Track Audi Q7 Quattro 3.0 Diesel S-Line

Mercedes SLS AMG MC700 refined by McChip

McChip has announced their tuning version of the beautiful SLS 63 AMG. There is hardly any other brand of the sports car category with such a brilliant mastery of transition through different worlds like the SLS 63 AMG feeling at home on the red carpet in very much the same way as on the asphalt of the race track. The name of the project is MC700 and features only performance upgrade.

The 6.2 liter V8 engine has received a supercharger, a Capristo sport exhaust system and an ECU re-map. The result is sensational – 680HP (500 kW) and 770Nm (568 lb-ft), which is an increase of 109HP and 120Nm of torque. But this is not everything, you can order even a more powerful version with 706HP (519 kW) and 793Nm (585 lb-ft).

The price of the first “MC700” upgrade stage is €69,900 and the second is €78,999.

For both “MC700” performance stages, mcchip-dkr requires a conversion period of five to seven working days.

Source: McChip

Lamborghini Gallardo SOHO by DMC Tuning

DMC has announced their tuning version of Lamborghini Gallardo. The project name is SOHO and it features a new body kit, interior upgrades and performance modifications.

The body kit includes a redesigned front bumper, perfectly matched side diffusers, a massive rear wing, and a new rear-fascia. A new rear diffuser completes the look and supports the redesigned aerodynamics of the car. All parts are made from carbon fiber.

The interior boasts a complete make-over using carbon fiber & fine italian leathers. Complete new leather and carbon fiber coatings leave no old look behind, a hand-made art that is performed by only a few masters left in Germany.

The 5.2 liter V10 is boosted to 560HP and has a new top speed of 322 km/h (200 mph).

The DMC fitted their tuned Lambo with stainless sports rear silencer. There is also a DMC sport metallic catalytic converter that adds 28HP and 50Nm of torque.

Source: DMC