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2014 renault clio rs gordini [render]

2014 Renault Clio RS Gordini [render]

Forum-Clio has given some information about the upcoming Clio RS Gordini, which is expected to hit the market next year with a starting price of around €28,000. Renault Clio RS Gordini will be powered by a 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol with 230HP (169 kW) and 285Nm (210 lb-ft) of torque. This is 30HP and 51Nm more than the Clio RS. 0-100 km/h in 5.9 secondsa and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The Clio RS is much slower – 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h and 230 km/h (143 mph) – top speed. The

2014 volkswagen golf vii variant 4motion - eu price

2014 Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 4Motion - EU Price

Volkswagen has announced the new 2014 Golf Variant available with 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. With two powerful and equally economical engines and a towing capacity of up to 2,000 kg of the Golf Variant 4Motion is the perfect vehicle for high standards. The Golf Variant 1.6 TDI 4MOTION has 105HP (77 kW) and

cadillac 3.6-liter twin-turbo v6 engine [video]

Cadillac 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 engine [video]

Cadillac has published a video featuring the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 engine that will power the 2014 CTS Vsport and 2014 XTS Vsport models. The engine kicks turbo lag to the curb with a unique combination of smaller turbochargers, top-mounted throttle body and shorter air pathways. Air flow routing volume is reduced by more than 60 % when compared with a conventional design that features a chassis-mounted heat exchanger. The water-to-air cooler system achieves more than 80 % cooling efficiency with only abou

2014 nissan 370z coupe and roadster - us price

2014 Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster - US Price

Nissan USA has announced the pricing for 370Z Coupe, 370Z NISMO and 370Z Roadster. The 370Z Coupe comes with reduced price with $3,130. The M.S.R.P. reductions on 370Z Coupe increase its competitiveness in the growing sports car marketplace. This spring, Nissan repositioned the price on seven core models with an aim to broaden the reach of customer consideration during online shopping and research. Prices for the revised 2014 370Z NISMO and 2014 370Z Roadster remain at 2013 model year levels. The 2014 370

Wrangler, Avenger and Grand Caravan production is being prolonged for a couple of years.

As stated in the recent The Detroit News report, Chrysler has extended the production lives of Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Avenger and Dodge Caravan, which goes slightly out of sync with what was announced earlier in Chrysler's product plan. Quoting reliable sources, the newspapers says the Wrangler will continue through 2018 the way it is now, the Grand Caravan got a two-year extension up to 2017 and the current Avenger is likely to last through 201

mercedes-benz s500 plug-in hybrid confirmed for 2014

Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid Confirmed for 2014

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the S 500 Plug-in Hybrid for 2014. The luxurious saloon demonstrates how luxury and sustainability can be combined at a previously unprecedented level. The S 500 Plug-in Hybrid will set new standards in the luxury class with a fuel consumption of less than 4 liters per 100 km. While t

jenson button drives mclaren p1 at the 2013 goodwood festival of speed

Jenson Button drives McLaren P1 at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed

McLaren has published a video with Formula One World Champion - Jenson Button driving the P1 at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Button also had a chance to drive the McLaren M8D Can-Am race car which he described as a "proper beast" that's "so different from what we race these days." McLaren P1 is powered by a modified 3.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 727HP (535 kW). The engine is combined with a KERS electric motor with 176HP (129 kW)

acura nsx prototype at mid-ohio raceway

Acura NSX Prototype at Mid-Ohio Raceway

Acura has published the first picture of a NSX prototype undergoing testing. The sports car debuted at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year. While the picture isn't of the highest quality, it suggests the production model will have new headlights, larger mirrors and restyled air intakes. The pre-production prototype will be shown at the Mid-Ohio Indy 200 on August 4th. Acura is seeking to get maximum publicity out of the event, so the car will lap the circuit live

abt audi as6-r avant - 600hp and 750nm

ABT Audi AS6-R Avant - 600HP and 750Nm

ABT Sportsline has announced their latest project called AS6-R based on the performance touring – Audi S6 Avant. The AS6-R boasts styling and performance upgrades. It combines lifestyle and dynamics with the characteristics of a real family estate car. The exterior boasts a complete aerodynamics package including carbon fiber air intake surroundings, carbon fiber mirror covers and new front fender vents. There is also a pair of revised side skirts, new rear bumper and a carbon fiber rear

2014 toyota harrier jdm

2014 Toyota Harrier JDM

Toyota has published several pictures of the 2014 Harrier, which will be produced specially for the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market). The official debut of the crossover is expected later this year. It is obvious that the new model is designed to more way more luxurious than its predecessor.  Considering Harrier and Lexus RX have a history of being virtually identical, speculation suggests the 2014 Harrier could preview the next-generation RX. The manufacturer didn’t release any further

mini vision - design from the future

MINI Vision - Design from the Future

MINI Vision showcases various elements of future MINI design. There are a lot of interesting features like Driving Experience Control, full LED headlights and MINI Click System. MINI Vision is designed to preview the upcoming 2014 Cooper. The Vision boasts an aerodynamic bumper and a hexagonal grille that features integrated fog lights. Thea re also full-LED headlights with outer ring which works as DRL. Other highlights include organo metal accents, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and a cente

ferrari f12 berlinetta - options list

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta - Options List

Ferrari cars are not for everyone, because they are too expensive to buy and to maintain. This is especially true for the F12 Berlinetta, which is the newest and most powerful Ferrari, ever. The starting price is $315,888, but the optional extras are insanely expensive. This particular order form for such car shows, how the price easily increase to over $380k just for several additional extras. As the author of the picture showed one of the most ridiculous options is the carbon fiber cup