Peugeot 908 Le Mans will go against Audi R18 in this years Le Mans races. 2011 Peugeot 908 Le Mans is powered by a 3.7 liter V8 with 550HP. It replaces the old V12 and is expected to have better efficiency and fuel consumption. The new engine was put on test on January 25th for the first time. This season, the 2011 Peugeot 908 Le Mans will be driven by Sebastien Bourdais, Alex Wurz, Stephane Sarrazin and Anthony Davidson.
The new 2011 F1 Race Car of McLaren Mercedes was unveiled. It will be driven by Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. The aerodynamics is slightly changed - a higher nose, a new airbox and re-designed sidepods. The most important thing is that the the McLaren 2011 F1 Race Car is now equipped with the KERS system, just like their competitors. The system is located inside the safety cell of the car, just under its fuel tank. There are also major changes in the cooling department. The intake for
Toyota Yaris Hybrid HSD Concept will be introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in March. The small city car will represent just one application of the company's Hybrid Synergy Drive technologies. The company strategy includes full Hybrid Vehicles (HV), Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV), Electric Vehicles (EV), and Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles (FCHV). Yaris Hybrid HSD is expected to have huge success, because it is in the B segment, which is the largest one in Europe, so the production of Toyota Yar
Volkswagen is about to showcase a completely renewed version of its compact crossover vehicle Volkswagen Tiguan at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. Boasting the VW’s new, sharper styling language, the 2012 Tiguan will replace the current model, which debuted in 2007. Surprisingly, the German automaker has also announced the base price for the new Tiguan - 24,175 EURO for the 1.4 TSI (90 kW / 122 hp) powered version. This early move by Volkswagen is provoked by the exclusively high demand for the
At this year’s 81st edition of the Geneva Motor Show, GTA Motor is about to showcase its staggering super ride GTA Spano for first time at this renowned occasion. The Geneva debut comes approximately one year after the ride’s official world premiere at the prestigious Top Marques Monaco in which the Spano was privileged to be at the official poster. As you may already know, the GTA Spano is a limited ride that will be produced in only 99 examples. Moreover, its exclusivity is backed by an exc
MINI will offer a JCW factory tuning kit featuring increase the power and performance of the standard car. It will be available for Cooper S, Cooper S Clubman and Cooper S Convertible. JCW factory tuning kit boosts the engine of MINI Cooper S to 200PS (147 kW) at 5700RPM and 250Nm (184 lb-ft) between 1250 and 5000RPM. However, the overboost function makes 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) between 1 800 and 5 000 RPM. The results are thanks to a performance-optimized engine management and a new air filter
Volkswagen has introduced the new Touareg R-Line. It follows the street-legal concepts - Race Touareg 3 and Gold Edition. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line features new front and rear bumpers, revised side skirts, and additional chrome trim. The whole SUV is lowered with a sport-tuned suspension and stands on enormous 20" lightweight Mallory wheels. R-Line also boasts tailgate-mounted spoiler and a matte black diffuser. The interior has some aluminum elements, a heated steering wheel, stainle
Volkswagen has announced the price list for the new 2011 Jetta EU. The entry-level S 1.4-litre TSI 122 PS is priced at £16 960 and the 2.0-litre TDI with DSG will cost you £22 320. However, all cars come with air conditioning, an MP3 compatible CD stereo, six airbags, ABS, Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP), an alarm and folding rear seats as standard. The engine range includes 1.4 litre TSI with either 122PS or 140PS and two diesel versions - 1.6 litre TDI with 105PS and 2.0 litre T
Cadillac has announced a special Black Diamond Edition of its ultra performance beast Cadillac CTS-V for this spring. The name of the exclusive CTS-V comes from its sleek tri-coat paint “Black Diamond” and will be available with all Cadillac CTS-V models - Sedan, Coupe and Wagon. Featuring a whole new dimension, the innovative Black Diamond paint uses aluminum flakes encapsulated in a glass-like substance called magnesium fluoride, resulting in a diamond-like sparkle as the light hits the sur
After its stellar world debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the series of exclusive showcases to prospective customers and media across the globe in 2010, the McLaren MP4-12C ultra-sports car has finally enter production at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, England. With schedule to build up to 1,000 12Cs in 2011, McLaren Automotive will be manufacturing most of its rides in a bespoke new 40m GBP McLaren Production Centre, which is due for completion in May. At its market
Kelleners Sport has released an extremely comprehensive program for the renowned, athletic BMW 5 Series with M sports package, highlighting aerodynamic enhancements, boosted performance, optimized suspension and stylish improvements inside the ride’s cabin. For the power compartment, the Kelleners Sport engineers have developed kits for both, petrol and diesel models, estimating 218 horsepower (160 kW) and 450 Nm peak torque on the BMW 520d M, and 367 horsepower (270 kW) and 480 Newton meters
Alfa Romeo has just expanded its Alfa Giulietta range with the addition of a new Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 JTDM-2 with 140 horsepower. Showcasing staggering efficiency yet high performance, the newly fitted plant is second generation and is fitted with JTDM-2 MultiJet Common Rail system, already renowned from the 1.6 JTDM-2 (105 horsepower) and the 2.0 JTDM-2 (170 horsepower) engines. In the power compartment of the new Giulietta addition, Alfa Romeo has also added an electronically controlled
