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2012 Seat Ibiza by JE Design

JE Design has introduced their tuning program for the new 2012 Seat Ibiza – the 6 J model. The hot hatchback is now even sportier and the tuning specialists will emphasize the vehicle’s Spanish genes with a wide range of accessories.

The exterior package includes of a front spoiler, headlamp covers, side skirts, a carbon-effect rear apron attachment and roof edge spoiler. All parts are made from high-quality ABS and fit perfectly. The total price of the aerodynamic package is €1238. Available as an optional extra is a centrally placed trapezoid tailpipe priced at €399.

The stance is improved by installing a set of suspension-lowering springs putting the ride 35 mm closer to the ground – €149. If you prefer, there is a coil-over suspension, which can lower the car up to 50-60mm.

The ride rolls 7J x 17” Multispoke alloy wheels finished in shadow silver or matt black with a polished lip. The set is €1809 and €1920, respectively. There is a bigger variant of 7.5J x 18” wheels set with 215/35 R18 tires also in the Multispoke design. The shadow silver variant is €2380 and the matt black with a polished lip €2460.

Last, but not least are the performance modifications. For the 1.2 liter TSI boosted to 140HP (103 kW) and 230Nm cutting the acceleration to 100 km/h in 0.7 seconds. The 1.6 liter TDI is now has 125HP (92 kW) and 295Nm of torque. The prices are €1399 and €1099, respectively. All prices include value added tax at 19%.

The sports accessories for the new Seat Ibiza are available now from JE DESIGN or any Seat partner.

Source: Je Design

June 29, 2012

Street legal Audi S3 – 8.84 seconds at 1/4 mile – 1000++ HP

Here is the world’s fastest street legal Audi prepared by “0-400 tune 2 race”.

The brutal S3 has an R32 turbocharged engine under the hood with over 1000HP (with words – one thousand). The R32 engine is a 3.2 liter V6 producing originally 241HP and 320Nm of torque.

The turbocharger makes over 2.3 bar pressure, so as we may suggest everything in the engine is completely reworked.

It is very interesting that the gearbox is actually the original with only modified 3^rd and 4^th gear. The turbocharged S3 launches from 2^nd gear, which explains the amazing 60ft time – 1.41 seconds.

The terminal speed of the monster is 259.36 km/h and the record is 8.844 seconds.

Enjoy the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcjptiO168M

Source: pag206k9 via Youtube

June 28, 2012

Switzer Prepare 1000HP Nissan GT-R Ultimate Street Edition

This is a 1000 HP Switzer Nissan GT-R. It will be known as the Ultimate Street Edition but it won’t be the most powerful product ever to come from the Oberlin, Ohio-based company. No, back in 2010 there came out another GT-R labeled R1KX that had 1000 and above WHP but it was essentially a track-happy sort of car and a nightmare in the real world. It had a tendency to overheat in traffic jams, to shift gears in a jerky manner, and a thirst for a racing-grade kind of fuel. The only practical use of it was to shed tenths of a second on lap times. This one though, the USE is a car that can be driven “comfortably every day, to the track or the office or the grocery store, on the highway or in bumper-to-bumper traffic” claims Tym Switzer.

Still, it will have 1000 crankshaft hp no doubt and that figure hasn’t been achieved by shoving in a W16 engine under the hood or something like that. In fact, the Switzer people are so full of admiration towards the Nissan brand that the 3.8L engine block has been essentially untouched. What they have done however, is to stick two liquid-cooled turbochargers to it. Turbochargers with sophisticated billet compressor wheels that is. They provide over 30% more free-flow when compared to more ordinary turbines. The intercoolers are also from Switzer and so is the new overall cooling system. The exhaust system on the other hand, has been specifically made to behave like a dentist’s drill on the streets and like a jack hummer on the track. The suspension is lower but the ride will be somehow better we are told:

“Softer tires, adjustable shocks, and serious reductions in unsprung weight all come together in these cars. Once you factor in our ‘nano-carbon’ brake pads that improve bite and reduce fade, you have a package that’s better than stock in every way, without punishing your kidneys from being super-stiff.”

Switzer Nissan GT-R Ultimate Street Edition

The one thing that has been replaced completely, is the transmission. At that point, Shepherd Transmissions had to come up with something that will withstand and utilize immense amounts of power and at the same time prevent your neck from snapping during shifts.

Not an easy job working on a Godzilla – it’s packed full of sophisticated electronics that will make your ears bleed as soon as they detect some hardware changes. But Switzer are out there when it comes to GT-R overhauling. And this, the Swtizer Nissan GT-R Ultimate Street Edition proves that they can do that with finesse as well.

The Switzer Nissan GT-R Ultimate Street Edition dyno test

Source: Switzer

June 28, 2012

Pagani Zonda R Evo official debut at 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Pagani will present the Zonda R Evo at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which starts tomorrow. The ultimate race car holds the record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife.

The Zonda R Evo has some minor upgrades like boosting the mighty V12 to 760HP and enhancements to the bodywork. The suspension is also revised.

At the annual show in the UK, Bernd Schneider will drive the V12-powered racer up the hill climb.

The official release of Pagani Zonda R Evo at Goodwood is accompanied by the worldwide release of the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed, private showing of the Porsche 918 Spyder, and the official release of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake.

Stay tuned for more information about one of the fastest cars in the world!

Enjoy the video.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4gs19CMvyI

Source: autoblogr via Youtube

June 28, 2012

Sexy Blonde High Speed Getaway Supercharged 620HP BMW M3 V8 [HD video]

Here is a very nice video by vividracing, who has combined two of the most desirable things on Earth – a sexy blonde girl in a tight black dress and a powerful Supercharged BMW E90 M3.

The car is boosted to whopping 620HP thanks to a VF Engineering supercharger kit. The M3 also comes with a complete Vorsteiner aero package including front and rear aprons as well as a pair of side skirts. Among the upgrades, you’ll also find a custom Lamborghini green Brembo big brake kit behind the enormous Volk Racing G2 wheels in dimensions 9J x 20” up front and 11J x 20” at the rear axle fitted with Toyo T1 tires 265/30 ZR20 and 295/30 ZR20, respectively.

Of course, nothing is mentioned about the “upgrades” of the blonde, but hopefully everything is natural.

Enjoy the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV4wgPZe_Qk

Source: vividracing via Youtube

June 28, 2012

HRE P40SC Porsche 997 Turbo adds more contrast to the road

What could make a Porsche 977 Turbo stand out among the rest? The answer is a dramatic grey and red contrast. It has been achieved thanks to the enhancement which has been done with the help of HRE Wheels.

The car is originally equipped with a 6-cylinder, 3.8 liter boxer engine generating 500 hp (370 kW). The Porsche is equipped with manual 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox, sport-chrono package, featuring the availability of an electronically controlled launch-control and an overboost-function for temporary increasing the turbo-pressure.

HRE-P40SC-Porsche-997-Turbo-644 — HRE P40SC Porsche 997 Turbo

Therefore which this amazing amount of horsepower it is no wonder that this Porsche can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.4 seconds, reaching its top speed of 194 mph (312 km/h).

Now, with the set of HRE P40SC Wheels in Brushed Red with a fitment of 20″x9″ at the front and 20″x13″ at the rear, the 977 can be the star on the road, making everyone who isn’t driving it envy.

Source: HRE Wheels

June 28, 2012

Enhanced McLaren MP4-12C GT3

McLaren has announced their Enhanced McLaren MP4-12C GT3. It will be driven by Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Jenson Button. The sports car will make its official debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year.

In addition, McLaren GT will unveil a McLaren 12C GT3 race car adorned with a unique livery, which highlights McLaren Group’s support of the ‘GREAT’ campaign launched this year by the Prime Minister’s Office and Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The GREAT campaign is designed to re-affirm Britain’s international reputation and deliver long-term economic benefits through additional tourism, trade and education.

In 2010 McLaren Automotive wowed the Goodwood crowds with the launch of the 12C, and last year the 12C GT3 made its public dynamic debut at the event. For the third year in succession, McLaren will debut an exciting new version of its groundbreaking sports car.

The twin-turbocharged V8 is boosted to 625HP. There are also other upgrades – a striking Volcano Yellow paint finish, exclusive new interior trim comprising high quality Semi-Aniline perforated Leather and Alcantara,and a new Diamond Cut finish available for multiple wheel designs.

The Production Prototype 12C prepared for the Michelin Supercar Run at Goodwood is presented in a stunning Volcano Red exterior colour, features the new optional Leather interior and will be complete with Lightweight Forged Alloy Wheels in Diamond Cut finish. The new 12C model from McLaren will be available to view up close throughout the event in the Goodwood Supercar Paddock.

The GREAT 12C GT3 will be running in Batch 3 of the Hill programme on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Goodwood Festival of Speed. Two high profile British guests from the world of entertainment will each experience 12C road car performance as they join McLaren’s professional racing drivers as passengers in the Michelin Supercar Run at 12.35pm on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Source: McLaren

June 28, 2012

2012 Mazda Verisa gets upgraded

2012 Mazda Verisa gets upgraded will get several upgrades including refined color options for both exterior and interior and in addition will offer its customers enhanced safety features.

Mazda will equip the new Verisa new body colour, named Dolphin Gray Mica. This means that seven body colors will be now available for this model. Furthermore the color of the seat cushion fabric in the C model grade has been changed from Lilac Gray to Tailored Black.

To go along with this change the meter hood and glove box lid have been changed to black, giving the interior a more luxurious outlook.

Moreover, the headrests on the front seats have been enlarged and now the comfort of the Mazda is further improved. The headrests on the side rear seats have been redesigned with the same aim.

The center rear seat has been fitted with a headrest and a three-point seatbelt, improving even more the car’s safety features.

Source: Mazda

June 28, 2012

Porsche 918 Spyder concept debuts at Goodwood

Porsche 918 Spyder concept has just made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It was introduced to the wide public back in the 2010 at the Geneva Motor Show, where it gathered praises and received overwhelming reaction from the sports car enthusiasts.

918 Spyder has unique hybrid technology, thanks to Porsche’s Intelligent Performance system. The latter is responsible for the estimated fuel consumption of the car of 3 liters per kilometer (or 94 mpg), equating to CO2 emissions of 70 g/km. The supercar is equipped with V8 petrol engine which generates more than 500 hp (368 kW). In addition this engine is assisted by two electric motors with a total of 160 kW (218hp).

The energy storage unit is a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that can be charged from a conventional domestic power socket, delivering a range in excess of 25km (16 miles) in the NEDC on purely electric power.

Thanks to the great power it has, this super sports car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a maximum of 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of more than 320 km/h (199 mph).

And what about the design of this concept? As you can see it carries the design DNA of the Carrera GT and Porsche 917 race car, as well as the RS Spyder. Despite all the similarities, the production version of the two-seater will include a manual roof system with removable roof panels which can be stowed in the front luggage compartment.

First prototypes of the 918 Spyder are currently undergoing their final specification definition. They will include groundbreaking solutions such as the full carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque with unit carrier, fully adaptive aerodynamics, adaptive rear axle steering and the upward-venting ‘top pipes’ exhaust system.

Production of the 918 Spyder will start in September 2013, and will be limited up to 918 units. The delivery of the first vehicles will begin in November 2013 and will be priced from 645 000 Euro.

Porsche 918 Spyder Specifications:

Body:	Two-seater Spyder; carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) monocoque interlocked with CFRP unit carrier; two-piece Targa roof; fixed roll-over protection system.

Drivetrain:	Parallel full hybrid; 4.6-litre V8 mid-engine with dry sump lubrication; hybrid module with electric motor and decoupler; electric motor with decoupler and gear unit on front axle; electrical system recuperation; four cooling circuits for motors, transmission and battery; thermal management.

Engine Power:	> 570 hp (V8 engine) ~ 90 kW (hybrid module on rear axle) ~ 80 kW (electric motor on front axle) > 770 hp (combined)

Suspension:	Double-wishbone front axle; optional electro-pneumatic lift system on front axle; electro-mechanical power steering; multi-link rear axle with adaptive electromechanical system for individual rear wheel steering

Brake system:	High-performance hybrid brake system with adaptive recuperation; ceramic brake discs (PCCB).

Energy supply:	Lithium-ion battery with 6.8 kWh capacity (BOL nominal), 202 kW maximum power and mains compatible plug-in charger.

Performance:	Top speed > 325 km/h (201mph) purely electric > 150 km/h (93mph) Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h < 3.0 s

Consumption (NEDC):	Total ~ 3.0 l/100 km (94 mpg)

CO2 emissions:	Total ~ 70 g/km

Range:	Purely electric > 25 km (15 miles)

Source: Porsche

June 28, 2012

VATH Show Class with the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL

The guys at VATH are notorious for taking in already vicious AMGs and turning out even more viscious AMGs. But what follows here is proof that deep down, their philosophy is not all steroids and swagger. It’s a restoration program that involves a Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL – a pinnacle of luxury that dates back to the 70s.

So what have they done exactly to it? Besides looking very crisp… and having additional rally style projector lights installed, the 300 SEL has had it’s engine completely taken apart and inspected. Everything from the cylinder head to the crankshaft has been milled, drilled and rebuild. The pistons have been replaced and the connecting rods along with the bearings on them: renewed and modified. It’s all precision work when working in VATH. More peripheral components are usually inspected as well – think in terms of oil or water pumps or axles even. As an end stage, the SEL goes through some computer diagnostics and then it is ready to go out.

And although it will not fly out the garage, it might raise some smoke. The original Mercedes-Benz SEL 300 had (and evidently still has) an M100 V8 engine with 6.3 liters of displacement. That translates in 250 PS and 510 Nm of torque. 6.5 seconds, even by today’s standards, sounds pretty brisk when doing the 60 mph run. Top speed – 220 km/h. But all of that is irrelevant really. If we were to take a ride in it, the needle will be stuck around the cruising 30 mph so that everyone on the streets can marvel at the majestic sight of a VATH Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL.

Source: VATH

June 28, 2012

Oxigen Add Color to 14 Oxrock Line

Let’s talk about wrapping again. Apparently a fairly popular marque of wheels can now come with certain candy shades. It’s the 14 Oxrock line from Oxigin – the Esslingen, Germany based manufacturer.

All Oxigin 14 alloy wheels can have some high-grade foil applied to them and the colour spectrum is immense. Leather based foils are also available. Also, unless you like to grind curbs on a daily basis, the wrapping should last and should not fade.

Oxigen even have a sample car for us which is a Porsche 911 with an appropriately coordinated theme that matches the wheels. We personally wouldn’t go for the baby blue (red on black is our weakness) but the end effect is satisfying.

Porsche 911 with wrapped Oxigen 14 Oxrock

The Oxigin 14 Oxrock can be supplied in the following dimensions:

7.5×17 inches
8.5×18 inches
8.5×19 inches
9.5×19 inches
8.5×20 inches
9.5×20 inches
11×20 inches
10×22 inches

You’ll get some documentation as well – ABE or TÜV. Quality stuff.

Source: Oxigin

June 28, 2012

Mazda MX-5 Kuro Special Edition hits the roads in July

Mazda MX-5 Kuro Special Edition is all about involvement in the motorsport world, which will go on sale in the beginning of the next month. The sportscar carries a Brilliant Black roof, Brilliant Black door mirrors and dark gunmetal 17-inch alloy wheels, contrast with the three exterior colours – Velocity Red Mica, Crystal White Pearlescent and Brilliant Black. In fact, the word “Kuro” stands for black in Japanese.

This Mazda model is based on the MX-5 SE and Sport Tech models and is available in two variants: 1.8i Soft-top and a 2.0i Roadster Coupe. Some of the specification highlights here include: a diffuser-style rear sports bumper, larger diameter sports exhaust, unique race car inspired exterior graphics, Black detailing around the front grille and front fog lights, plus unique ‘Kuro Edition’ badging.

The interior of the MX-5 Kuro includes unique Stone and Black heated leather seats, Stone leather door inserts, with contrasting red stitching, a silver interior deco panel with red accents, alloy pedals, premium floor mats with race inspired logo and climate control air-conditioning.

In fact, the MX-5 has been voted “Best Roadster” by Auto Express magazine for six years in a row. This is because the models have all the dynamic attributes of a great sportscar: front-engined, rear-wheel drive chassis to deliver perfect balance, with razor-sharp handling and pure driving exhilaration. The Kuro model has them all, of course.

More importantly, there is a choice between two powertrains. The first one is the 126 hp (93 kW) 1.8i engine mated to the five-speed gearbox. This one goes only with the Soft-top version. And if you like more power and prefer roadster, then the Mazda MX-5 Kuro Roadster Coupe will offer you the 160 hp (118 kW) 2.0i engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

As a true sportscar, this Mazda model accelerates from 0 to 60 mph for just 9.9sec, when in Soft-top veriosn, and in 7.9sec – when in Roadster Coupe version. The top speeds here are 121mph and 136mph respectively.

The handling stability of the vehicle is ensured by Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Limited Slip Differential (LSD), side airbags.

The starting price for the Mazda MX-5 1.8i Kuro Soft-top is £18 495 and for the Mazda MX-5 2.0i Kuro Roadster Coupe is £21 995.

Mazda MX-5 ‘Kuro’ Soft-top otional equipment includes (above standard model):

Unique 17-inch dark gunmetal alloy wheels with 205/45 R17 tyres, Brilliant Black roof and door mirrors, Diffuser-style rear sports bumper, Larger, sports-style exhaust tailpipe, Black front grille and front fog lights surrounds, Stone & Black heated leather seats and stone door trim, Leather steering wheel and handbrake, ‘Red’ colour stitching on seats and door trim, Alloy pedal set, Silver fashion bar covers, Silver decoration panel with Red accents, Climate control air-conditioning, Unique ‘Kuro’ exterior badging and race logo premium floor mats.

Mazda MX-5 ‘Kuro’ Roadster Coupe otional equipment includes (above the Soft-top model):

Cruise control, Side airbags, 6-speed transmission, Bilstein suspension, Integrated Bluetooth® system, Bose® 6-CD and additional speaker.

Mazda MX-5 Kuro Performance & Economy:

Soft-top	Power (ps)	Torque (Nm)	0-62mph (sec)	Top Speed (mph)	Combined (mpg)
1.8i Kuro	126	167	9.9	121	39.8
Roadster Coupe
2.0i Kuro	160	188	7.9	136	36.2

Source: Mazda

June 27, 2012

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