17 March 2011, 11:41 PM
Sportec has introduced a tuning program for the new Porsche Cayenne II Turbo. The project name is SP580 and as you may suggest, this is the number of the horsepower.
Sportec SP580 is powered by a 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 580PS (427 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). It is an increase of 80PS and 100Nm over the factory power. 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.4 seconds, an improvent of 0.3 seconds and a top speed of 285 km/h (177 mph), instead of productions 278 km/h (172 mph).
Cayenne II Turbo by Sportec
17 March 2011, 09:35 PM
Arden has introduced a tuning program for the new Range Rover Evoque. The project name is AR8 City-Roader. The tuning company offers both – styling and performance packages.
The 2.0 liter turbo petrol engine is boosted to the hefty 270HP, which is an increase of 30HP. There is no information about the torque, but probably it is increased, too. The result is thanks to a new sport exhaust system with a high performance catalysts.
The styling package includes front and rear aprons, and illumi
17 March 2011, 08:22 PM
Porsche has introduce the upgraded version of 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Version 2.0 will hit the 24 hours of Nurburgring race.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 is powered by a 4.0 liter flat-six with two electric motors with combined output of 204PS (150 kW). The petrol engine delivers 470PS, which are delivered to the rear wheels and the electric system powers the front axle.
The new GT3 R Hybrid has an aerodynamic optimization, which reduces drag and fuel consumption. The whole car now weigh
17 March 2011, 07:59 PM
The 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed was launched today and Jaguar takes a huge part in it. Furthermore, the 50th anniversary of the iconic E-type is being celebrated.
Yasmin Le Bon and her daughter Ambe were present at the launch of the show. Amber posed alongside arguably the most famous E-type of all – one of two cars to have made an epic, high-speed journey from Coventry to Geneva in March 1961 at the behest of Sir William Lyons. The car, a prototype Series One E-type roadster carrying the registration “77 R
17 March 2011, 07:41 PM
Mugen Euro is developing a high-performance Honda CR-Z. The goal is to deliver “Type R-like” performance from the hybrid’s powertrain. So, the customers will receive driving pleasure at decent price.
Honda CR-Z MUGEN is expected to have its official debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, this year.
CR-Z is powered by a 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engine and a small electric motor. Mugen variant will feature enhancements to both, while bespoke brakes and suspension will be fitted to i
16 March 2011, 10:45 PM
Audi priced the new 2012 R8 GT at $196 800 for the US. The limited edition R8 will be created in just 333 units and 90 of them will be delivered in the United States.
2012 Audi R8 GT is powered by Lamborghini’s 5.2 liter V10 FSI engine with 560PS, which is 35PS more than the original version. 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 320km/h (199 mph). R8 GT also features more carbon fiber body parts, so it is 180 pounds lighter compared to a standard R8.
Other new features are the f
16 March 2011, 10:15 PM
Ratan Tata has revealed a production version of the Pixel concept which recently debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. The new vehicle will replace the previously announced Nano Europa which was scheduled to be launched late last year.Tata Pixel is designed specifically for Europe and features four seats, conventional doors and a retuned chassis.Pixel will be powered by 1.2 liter three-cylinder diesel with 61PS (45 kW). The car is expected to return 69mph (3.4 l/100km) and 89 g/km of CO2 emissions.
16 March 2011, 08:45 PM
Hyundai ix35 appeared to be one of the most demanded vehicles on the market, not only across Europe, but also worldwide. Because of this, there are long waiting lists for the 2.0-litre diesel deriviative in particular.
The company has an exclusive offer for those, who wait for the big diesel. The offer will enable customers to own a new 1.7-litre diesel manual ix35 immediately, and run it until their original ix35 2.0-litre diesel is ready.
This is how the offer works:
Customer buys a
16 March 2011, 08:13 PM
Walter Röhrl is one the best professional racers, who the world has ever seen. When you add another legend – 1964 Porsche Carrera 904 GTS and a race track, you will get a lot of action.
Mr. Röhrl drove in WRC in the 1970s and 1980s in the famous Group B. He also won the Monte Carlo Rally four times driving for four different brands.
Porsche 904 GTS is powered by 2.0 liter flat-four engine with 201PS (148 kW) mated to a 5-speed manual gearbo
16 March 2011, 02:14 PM
Vilner Mercedes ML 350 is the latest, sleek addition to the growing portfolio of the Bulgarian tuning expert, showcasing slightly bettered exterior look and completely re-styled cabin ambience.
Since first sight, the exterior of Mercedes-Benz ML 350 by Vilner exudes individuality. It is finished in white body color backed by specially-designed headlights with built-in LED system. In addition to that, all factory chrome applications of the exterior of the ML 350 have been replaced by custom bl
16 March 2011, 12:25 PM
Porsche Cajun, the sporty premium rides automaker’s future compact SUV will be manufactured in the Porsche plant in Leipzig.
Officially decided by the brand’s supervisory board, the Leipzig plant is set to become a fully-fledged manufacturing arena for the upcoming Porsche Cajun model, including body assembly line and paint shop.
Matthias Muller, chairman of the Porsche AG board of management, stated: “During the production of the Cayenne and the Panamera, our Leipzig plant has impressivel
16 March 2011, 11:08 AM
Lamborghini has unveiled its latest exotic masterpiece, the Lamborghini Gallardo Tricolore, which official public premiere is scheduled for today in Turin, at the opening day of a special exhibition.The stellar Lamborghini Gallardo Tricolore is an exclusively-styled ride which marks the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. It sports white exterior finish contrasted by carbon-made mirror housings and a Tricolore stripe, which runs the entire exterior of the Lambo and the driver’s seat.A
