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roding roadster 23 - 300 ps, 400 nm and 920 kg

Roding Roadster 23 - 300 PS, 400 Nm and 920 kg

Finally a rival to the mighty KTM X-BOW and Ariel Atom. The new pretendent is called Roding Roadster 23, which can be also seen in the video doing some laps at the Nürburgring last week. The vehicle is a compact sports car from German specialty brand Roding Automobile. It is powered by six-cylinder engine producing 300PS (220kW) and 400Nm of torque. Roding Roadster 23 weighs just 920kg, so it achieves 326bhp per tonne. With such power, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and the top speed is 280km/h

Hennessey Venom GT to make US premiere at SEMA 2010

Hennessey has officially announced that its all-new mid-engine super sports car Venom GT will celebrate its US debut at the upcoming 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas at 2nd of November. The ultra high-performance monster sports a Hennessey-tuned 6.2L V-8 twin-turbo power unit that produces the head-turning 1,200 horsepower

Nissan launches the highly-efficient Fuga Hybrid

Nissan has exclusively confirmed November 2nd as the official sales start of its all-new, luxury, environment-pleaser Nissan Fuga Hybrid sedan on the Japanese market. This ultra efficient, high-end model comes as a fresh addition to the current generation Fuga luxury sedan, which the fans acclaimed for its flawless masculine styling, spacious and cozy cabin ambience, stunning performance and long list of safety technologies. In the terms of powering, the new Fuga Hybrid benefits from Nissan's original one-motor

2011 Volkswagen Jetta European Edition is unveiled

Great news from Volkswagen! The company has introduced the European edition of 2011 Jetta, which was launched earlier this year in the USA. The European edition boats better interior trim options and some additional engine choices. The entry level of 2011 Jetta EU comes with 1.2 liter TSI with 105PS (77kW), followed

dub magazine shows its custom hyundai equus ahead of sema

DUB Magazine shows its custom Hyundai Equus ahead of SEMA

DUB Edition Hyundai Equus is the latest addition to the tempting list of extraordinary rides scheduled to make its first public appearance at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas. Born from the collaboration between DUB Magazine and Hyundai, the tweaked Equus luxury flagship sedan is about to showcase stunning exterior,

a blast from the future - super hatchback in space [video]

A blast from the Future - Super Hatchback in Space [video]

Super Hatchback Concept is one of the latest creations the designer Jamie Martin. His renderings are awesome and he also animated its creation. The car measures 4014cm in length, 1924cm in width and 1358 in height. The wheelbase is 2602cm.The body is created from 65% steel and 35% Aluminium, which is used for front win

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup - Racing vision

Porsche announce the latest model of 911 GT3 Cup series. It is based on the GT3 RS, which is the ultimate road version of Porsche. 2011 GT3 Cup comes with a wider body to shelter bigger wheels, tires and brakes. The LED daylights give a little style to the brutal monster. The car is powered by the famous 3.8 liter flat-six with 450HP at 8500RPM. The upgrades are an aggressive aero package and some badges. The Razor weighs just 1.2 tonnes (1200kg), so the power-to-weight ration is 375hp per ton

Lexus IS 350 Sedan debuts on the Australian market

Lexus has extended its IS line performance credentials on the Australian market with the introduction of the ultra mean and clearly sporty Lexus IS 350 sedan. Aimed at filling the gap between the IS 250 and IS F rides, the newly presented IS 350 is about to offer Australian customers an amazing amount of power - 312 ho

Toyota releases Prius 10th Anniversary limited edition

Toyota has released a stunningly packed, eye-catching version of its hyper efficient ride Toyota Prius, which marks the model’s first 10 years on the UK market. Dubbed Toyota Prius 10th Anniversary, the special edition ride boasts sharp styled front and rear ends, new side skirts, 17-inch smoked-finish alloys and dark-

2012 Ford Focus gets exclusive handling packs

Ford has announced that the SE and Titanium grades of its all-new, 2012 Focus model are about to offer enthusiasts a whole new dimension of driving dynamics, a dimension available through all-new, special optional handling packages. Besides the reinforced driving and handling levels across the whole 2012 Focus lineup, via the now standard specifically tuned electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system, independent Control Blade rear suspension and torque vectoring control, both, the SE and the top-of-the-range

MOPAR with 35 vehicles at the 2010 SEMA Show

MOPAR will present 35 vehicles at the 2010 SEMA Show, which takes place November 2nd to 5th in Las Vegas. One of the most interesting is the new 2011 Challenger SRT8 392 with 6.4 liter HEMI V8 delivering 470hp (350kW) and 637Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. The engine features a variable intake manifold, multi-cylinder deactivation, and VVT technology. Thanks to the updates, the new SRT8 will be 15 to 20% more fuel efficient than its predecessor. RedLine Charger is another of the stunning vehicles. It boasts a lowe

Mercedes-Benz SL Widebody kit by Misha

Teased on sketches approximately two weeks ago, Misha Designs’ Mercedes-Benz SL Widebody kit has now officially revealed its face. Showcasing an exclusively masculine styling, the aerodynamic pack by Misha is ready to transform every SL ride from 2003 to 2009 into the look of the new facelifted Mercedes-Benz SL. The exceptional styling kit is consist of a newly shaped front bumper with lower carbon-fiber lip spoiler and large openings, new wider fenders similar to those of the SL Black Series