Anderson Germany has released another tuning package for Porsche Panamera Turbo.
It includes radiator cowl, as well as the corresponding pendant on the top, the side channel bar and the almost obligatory antiwing. The underlined sports air intakes on the left and right, by the way, in a brilliant black display the product to the best advantage, while the border of the headlights create a “leer” of a special type. The exclusive hood, made of carbon, with its air intakes and boot lid of that ultralight, but prohibitively expensive material were in the end for the benefit of the weight saving. The bright headlights with light emitting diodes, the rear lights and all without exception glasses can be ordered in tinted version.
The car stands on enormous 10J x 22” rims fitted with 265/30 R22 at the front and 295/25 R22 at the rear. It also stands 40 mm lower to the ground thanks to the special height adjustable suspension.
The ANDERSON professionals painted the turbo-bolide in an incomparably dim red, the poetry on four wheels.
The engine is boosted to 585PS (430 kW) by installing exhaust system, equipped with sports accelerators and an ECU re-map.
The interior boasts ANDERSON monitors, easy-to-use sports steering wheel with carbon fiber, carbon fiber mouldings, red logo sill pads in a black border, carbon leather with black alcantara with keder on the edges and diamond-shaped seams. There are diamond-shaped seams in alcantara upholstery. The legroom in front and back is illuminated with red light emitting diodes with DIMM-module.
The guard bars, as well as the lights covering on the ceiling is made in lacquered black. And the most remarkable is the sound system with lockable monitor with the PS3 and DVD functions, which ensures the proper sound.
Senner tuning has announced their tuning program for Audi S5 Sportback. It includes a set of new wheels, lowered suspension, carbon fiber interior elements and some performance modifications.
First, the tuning specialists fitted the stylish S5 Sportback with huge SENNER-Elegant TS-7 wheels in sizes 9.5J x 20” up front and 11J x 20” at the rear fitted with Conti Sport Contact 5P tires in dimensions 255/30 R20 and 295/25 R20, respectively.
The car is finished in black mettalic paint with matt black gitter with bright borders, as well as moldings and racks for windows, including a fog-light frame in the same “color”.
The suspension received adjustable screw thread B16 PSS10 from Bilstein with the possibility of height, pull rate and pressure adjustment in “Senner-tuning”, which is responsible for the low suspension: about 40 mm on the front axle and 35 mm on the rear axle.
The engine is boosted to whopping 445PS (327 kW) and 530Nm (393 lb-ft) of torque, instead of the factory’s 333PS (245 kW) and 440Nm. The results are thanks to a complete Performance Kit air filter, sport exhaust system including an additional muffler and X-Pipe of stainless steel with the enlarged pipe diameter to 63.5 mm and 4 exhaust pipes of 90×70 mm, and of course an ECU re-map.
Together with the carbon-fiber interior the tachometer of this material, as well as the Power Converter – the tuning for the electric foot-throttle can be ordered.
Renault has announced the special Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider, which is a limited series of the famous hot hatchback. It comes with a lot of extra equipment over the standard Renaultsport version on which it is based. Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider will be limited to just 50 cars specially for the UK market.
The car is finished in either matt Stealth Grey or Diavolo Red. The main colour is contrasted by a gloss black finish to the roof, rear spoiler, F1-style front blade, rear diffuser and door mirrors. This gloss black finish is also applied to the 18” ‘Interlagos’ alloy wheels
The rims are wrapped in Bridgestone RE 050A tyres, as used on the record-breaking Megane Renaultsport 265 Trophy.
Naturally, the acclaimed Cup chassis is standard featuring a lower ride height, stiffer springs and dampers, quicker steering ratio and red finish to the Brembo brake callipers. The exterior finish is rounded off by extra-tinted rear side and tailgate windows and a Raider badge.
The interior boasts leather Recaro seats, zinc grey finish to the centre console and fascia inserts. There are also a white rev counter, bluetooth, USB connectivity, automatic climate control and Renaultsport carpet mats.
A numbered plate identifies the number in the 50 production run. The Clio Renaultsport 200 Raider will be available to order from the end of October. Price list is not announced, yet!
Ford has introduced the all-new 2012 F-150 pick-up truck. It is available with a new FX appearance package and several driveline updates and new technologies to further improve and refine the driving experience
The FX appearance package includes set off with black fender and tailgate badges that feature red lettering as well as a red-stitched steering wheel. There are also black leather seats with red perforations and red piping. Unique interior touches include black-painted dash accents, brushed-metal surfaces, and satin shifter knob, door handles and air conditioning vent bezels. The package is available with all FX colors.
Also new for 2012, the FX luxury package now offers cooled front seats, which combine with the previously available heated seats.
The set of 20” six-spoke wheels with a flat-black paint are just one of the specialized styling cues on the exterior. A unique bodyside decal is matte black with color read-through for a distinctive appearance. A chrome exhaust tip, black-finished grille, and blacked-out headlamps and taillamps round out the exterior upgrades.
“The new FX package delivers a distinctive style that truck buyers are looking for without compromising on any of the F-150’s rugged qualities,” said Raj Sarkar, F-150 Marketing manager.
“It expands our range of specialty vehicles with custom elements that customers previously could find only in the aftermarket.”, he added.
The new F-150 EcoBoost 4×4 is powered by a 3.5 liter turbocharged V6 with 370PS (272 kW) and 570Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque. It has a unique range of 756 miles (1200+ km) on a single tank of fuel (136 liters). It also has Best-in-class 11 300 pounds maximum trailer tow vs. all competitors and Best-in-class 3 060 pounds payload vs. all competitors.
All of the changes for 2012 complement a powertrain lineup that debuted in 2011. The powertrain lineup delivers a mix of best-in-class horsepower, torque, capability and fuel economy. Each new engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Ford is the first and only manufacturer to equip its entire full-size pickup truck lineup with fuel-saving 6-speed automatic transmissions as standard.
2012 Ford F-150 XLT2012 Ford F-150 FX Interior
Additional updates:
Light-duty SuperCab 163-inch-wheelbase option on XL and XLT
Heavy-duty payload CrewCab 157-inch-wheelbase option on XL, XLT and Lariat
Electronic shift-on-the-fly 4×4 now standard on XL to FX4 trim levels
Fuel-efficient and powerful offerings
Engine range:
3.7-liter four-valve Ti-VCT V6
Best-in-class 302 horsepower at 6,500 rpm vs. V6 competitors
Unsurpassed 278 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm vs. V6 competitors
Best-in-class 17 mpg city and best-in-class 23 mpg highway (4×2)
Best-in-class 6,100 pounds maximum trailer tow vs. V6 competitors
G-Power has unveiled the fastest road legal BMW M3. The M3 Tornado RS now is equipped with SK III “Sporty Drive” supercharger system and the results are really mind blowing.
G-Power BMW M3 Tornado RS produces 720PS (529 kW) at 8100RPM, which is exactly 300PS more than the original E92 M3. The torque is 700Nm (519 lb-ft), which is also 300Nm increase over stock.
The performance as you may suggest is brutal – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and to 200 km/h in just 9.5 seconds. The top speed is somewhere over 330 km/h (205mph+).
All this is achieved thanks to a new crankshaft increasing the displacement of SK III-equipped M3s by 15%, from 4.0 to 4.6 litres. The powerful ASA T1-723 supercharger makes just 0.5 bar pressure. There is also an optional carbon fiber airbox weighing just 4 kg.
Finally, the specialists from G-Power fitted the tuned M3 with a titanium exhaust system featuring free-flowing 100 cpsi metallic catalytic converters.
The price for this pleasure is € 35 000 including installation.
Porsche Panamera Diesel is one of the perfect choices on the market, if you want economic GT car. It is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 turbo-diesel with 250 PS (184 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque.
However, the German tuning specialists from speedART made some modifications for the stylish Porsche.
First, the engine received an ECU re-map, which means additional 50PS (37 kW) and 100Nm (73 lb-ft) of torque. Originally, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and has a top speed of 242 km/h (150 mph), so the time will be significantly dropped and the top speed will be a lot more. The fuel consumption of 6.3 liters per 100 km will remain unchanged.
Second, PS9 aerodynamic kit is fitted. It includes a front spoiler, a pair of side skirts, rear diffuser, a double wing rear spoiler. There are also new front and rear air intakes. The 22” Five Spoke Competition mono-block wheels fitted with performance tires complete the exterior look.
Ford Transit SportVan will get a new special Moondust Silver paintwork with graphite bonnet stripes.
“Demand for our Transit SportVan has been exceptional so we are delighted to now offer this latest edition. Transit remains as popular as ever with more than 40,000 sales so far this year and this SportVan gives customers the chance to own a really special Transit.”, commented Ford of Britain’s marketing director, Anthony Ireson.
Transit SportVan is powered by a 2.2-litre TDCi diesel engine delivering 140PS. It is paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox sending all power to the front wheels.
The exterior boasts Moondust Silver paintwork, Le Mans-style graphite bonnet stripes, twin exhausts, 18” graphite colour alloy wheels fitted with low profile 235/45 R18 tires, front and rear lower spoilers, side skirts and extended wheel arches. Standard safety features include ABS, ESP and driver and passenger airbags.
The interior includes velour trim, air conditioning, Sony radio/CD with DAB with remote steering-column-mounted controls, Bluetooth, cruise control, power windows, powered and heated mirrors, leather steering wheel, tinted glass, leather gearshift knob and a perimeter alarm are also standard.
Additional standard equipment includes power deadlocks, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlights, front fog lights and a load area protection kit. Optional are leather seats, Satellite Navigation FX system with 5in colour screen and a rear view camera with cab-mounted 7in LCD colour display monitor. LED cargo lights in rear and LED daytime running lights are available as a dealer-fit accessory.
Ford Transit SportVan Metallic is priced at £23 670.
MINI will launch 2 012 units of its new London 2012 special, limited edition model to celebrate the monumental London Olympic Games, next year.
There will be just 2,012 of these special edition models built, which are available in Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S and Cooper SD trims and come in the Union Jack themed colours; Chilli Red, White Silver or Lightning Blue. All models boast white mirror caps and a white roof featuring the iconic London 2012 Olympic graphic.
The exterior boasts a Union Jack single sport stripe which runs over the bonnet, roof and rear tailgate of the car. The side scuttles also bear the London 2012 Olympic graphic. To finish off the dynamic look, the MINI London 2012 edition features unique grey 17” conical spoke alloy wheels – unavailable on any other MINI model.
The interior comes with piano-black dashboard. Silhouetting some of London’s most iconic landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Battersea Power Station and the London Eye, the dashboard also displays the words “London 1 of 2012”.
All London 2012 special edition models come packed with a bundle of extra options like Lounge Leather sports seats, DAB radio, air conditioning, cruise control and chrome interior touches. MINIMALISM technology also comes as standard; helping to make the 99g/km CO2 emitting Cooper D models exempt from London Congestion Charging.
MINI London 2012 Edition
MINI Cooper Hatch £17,800
MINI Cooper D Hatch £19,080
MINI Cooper S Hatch £20,125
MINI Cooper SD Hatch £20,860
Skoda Super Estate repeat triumph in the 2012 Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards. The famous 2.0-litre TDI DSG model took top honours in the £25 000 – £32 000 category. What is more, the car is currently on the market for just £26 400.
“Winning any honour once is a great achievement but to do it again is testament to the outstanding engineering, and quality of the ŠKODA range. We know the caravanning community is an enthusiastic supporter of the Superb Elegance Estate. Its powerful 2.0-litre diesel engine and efficient DSG transmission create a refined and stable base for stress-free long-distance towing.”, said SKODA UK Brand Director, Robert Hazelwood.
Other interesting choices of Superb Estate are these with Laurin & Klement design package. They are offered with a choice of three engines: a 2.0 litre TSI with 200PS (147 kW), the mighty 3.6 litre FSI V6 with 260PS (191 kW) and the exact diesel – 2.0 litre TDI CR DPF – 170PS (125 kW).
As you may suggest, Skoda Superb is one of the best family cars in the world. Not only because of its capabilities and quality of materials, but for its incredibly low price.
The car is perfect value for money and if you need an estate, this is the best choice – Skoda Superb Estate TDI DSG.
Chevrolet has announced the new Corvette Stingray Concept, which will hit the market in 2013 as a 2014 model.
The truth is that the current model is not so popular among the customers – a total of 9 123 units were sold last year. The latter, by the way, have been the lowest in the last 4 decades of the legend’s production.
The C7 will be lighter and more compact than the C6. Another innovation will be a 7-speed manual gearbox, which was recently introduced by Porsche. There are also rumors of direct injection and variable valve timing on the new V8 engine. This is really a precedent in GMs history, because they have been always counting on simple, big and powerful engines.
What seems sure at this point, though, is that the C7 will come off the production lines in the Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky where the current-generation Corvette is produced.
Skoda has announced the smallest vehicle in its model range. Citigo is brand’s new model will make its debut in its domestic market, the Czech Republic, before the end of this year, with the UK and other European countries following at the beginning of summer 2012.
The dimensions are just 3560mm long, 1650mm wide and 1480mm high. It is perfect for city driving, especially with its superbly efficient engine.
The Citigo is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0 liter engine with either 60PS (44 kW) or 75PS (55 kW). Both versions make 95Nm of torque and are mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The fuel consumption is impressively low with figures of 67.3mpg and 65.7mpg respectively and emissions of just 97g and 99g CO2/km, respectively.
The engines and the transmission have been designed to provide optimum economy in cities and their surroundings. Reaching the operating temperature even on short distances, the engines are highly economical.
2012 Skoda Citigo
Technical specifications
Engine
1.0 MPI/60PS
1.0 MPI/75PS
Cylinders
3
3
Displacement
[cm3]
999
999
Max. engine performance/revs
[kW at rpm]
44/5000–6000
55/6200
Max. torque/revs
[Nm at rpm]
95/3000–4300
95/3000–4300
Transmission
manual 5-speed
manual 5-speed
Dimensions
Length/width/height
[mm]
3563/1641/1478
3563/1641/1478
Wheel base
[mm]
2420
2420
Track front/rear
[mm]
1428/1424
1428/1424
Wheels
5J×14″
5J×14″
Tyres
165/70 R14
165/70 R14
Storage capacity/with rear seat backrests folded down
Citroen DS3 Racing is one of the best hot hatches currently available on the market. According to us, it is the best, because it includes everything that a hot hatch needs – power and style!
Superchips ltd now offers an ECU re-map for the EP6CDTX engine – 1.6 liter direct injection, twin-scroll turbocharged, which is boosted to 230BHP (169 kW) and 320Nm (237 lb-ft) of torque.
The new power reflects on 0 to 60 mph time, which is 6.5 seconds for the non-tuned version and a top speed of over 149 mph.
However, the additional performance delivered by the Superchips upgrade doesn’t come at the expense of the Citroën DS3 Racing’s 42 mpg combined fuel economy, so despite of the noticeable performance increase produced by the Superchips ECU remap.
The upgrade is suitable for all Citroen DS3 Racing models produced from January 2011 onwards. The price is just £455.00, including VAT 20%, so …