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bmw 640d gran coupe f06 m sportpackage [hd video]

BMW 640d Gran Coupe F06 M Sportpackage [HD video]

There is no doubt that BMW 640d Gran Coupe F06 M Sportpackage is one of the best looking new cars in the world. It is simply stunning as you can see in the video below. It is powered by the famous BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder diesel engine with 313HP (230 kW) at 4400RPM and 630Nm of torque at just 1500RPM. 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Simply great performance for a car weighing 1865 kg. Furthermore it is superbly efficient – 6.8 litres / 100 km in city, 4.8 liters

more goodies for 2012 toyota gt 86

More goodies for 2012 Toyota GT 86

Toyota has announced some very nice upgrades for their latest model – the sports car GT 86. These goodies are available only in Germany. Thanks to its affordable price from € 29 990 sports car fans this is still much room for customization. The exterior boasts decorative films in black or silver, mirror caps in carbon optics and 18” alloy wheels. The black matt varnish costs €389, fully polished wheels in Himalayan Grey are €399 and shiny graphite "Ultraleggera" set is €529 (excluding tire

american favorite sports cars to pace belle isle grand prix

American Favorite Sports Cars to Pace Belle Isle Grand Prix

This weekend, two sporting events will come to Detroit – the Chevrolet Grand-Am 200 at Belle Isle on Saturday and the Chevrolet Indy Grad Prix on Sunday. The former will have a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 pacing the contenders while the latter will get the Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible. “With Corvette and Camaro, Chev

prior design ford mustang c5

Prior Design Ford Mustang C5

Prior Design Ford Mustang C5 is not the latest transformation by Prior Design. Although we are already familiar with this incredible car and its more astounding tuning, there were released some additional new and absolutely exclusive pictures of the muscle car. The body kit for the Mustang features new front bumper with large air intakes. In addition to that it also comprises of pair of modified side skirts and newly styled rear bumper. All these features can’t go without the Mustang which

2013 hyundai elantra debuts as langdong in china

2013 Hyundai Elantra debuts as Langdong in China

2013 Hyundai Elantra has been exclusively unveiled for the Chinese marks at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show. The new Hyundai model is exclusively designed for China and includes differentiated design and improved features. The Elantra will carry the name “Langdong” (or 朗動 in Chinese). Next to this car was showcased the all-new Santa Fe as well. Langdong can be translated as a “dynamic (car) for the new generation” and this show where the marketing target f the brand lies. Langdong will be produced in Hyundai’s ne

2013 lexus es 350 and es 300h hybrid with improved handling and design

2013 Lexus ES 350 and ES 300h Hybrid with Improved Handling and Design

2013 Lexus ES 350 and Lexus ES 300h Hybrid are the sixth generation of Lexus’ popular luxury sedan. As new models they of course offer new and progressive design, refinement and even higher quality. Both vehicles are now available with Lexus Hybrid Drive. More importantly, this is the first Lexus ES, which will include the Lexus Hybrid Drive. It comes equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine, which is expected to provide f

vÄth v63 supercharged mercedes-benz c63 amg black series

VÄTH V63 Supercharged Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series

Long time, no see from Väth. Still, here's a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series. The German tuners however, would prefer to call it the V63 Supercharged – more power, more pipes, more stopping forces at work and less ride height. Throw in some wheels and you've got yourself a true Väth product. A “normal” engine in

speedart sp81-r porsche boxster

SpeedART SP81-R Porsche Boxster

More updates from rather silent tuners. This one is from SpeedART – the SP81-R based on the Porsche Boxster/S type 981. It incorporates the full package: a body kit, some power increase, noise, wheels and a few suspension tweaks. The SP81-R body kit comprises of a rear wing plus diffusor, side skirts and a front splitter. The wing attaches itself on the stock spoiler yet one can notice it from afar. The overall body color is one traditional for SpeedART – dual-themed paint first seen on the P

mopar ram runner wins truck duel in desert

Mopar Ram Runner Wins Truck Duel in Desert

What you're looking at is a “Moparized” Ram Truck 1500 which recently won a time-trial showdown against a Ford SVT Raptor. We are talking hardcore off-road stuff here as the challenge was conducted at the Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, Southeast California – acres of dirt, mud and twigs. A 4.73 mile evaluation loop was set up by representatives from PickupTrucks.com and, with the help off-road truck racing champ Chad Ragland, both of the pickups were tested to their limit. The Ram Truck then – i

alfa romeo 4c and 1933 6c at the villa d’este

Alfa Romeo 4C and 1933 6C at the Villa D’este

Last weekend, the Concorso di Eleganza aesthetic competition was held at the Villa d'Este in Italy. No doubt, one can't spell aesthetic without Alfa Romeo. The rather delicious 4C Concept won the “Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes”. Since at the event, the spotlight also falls on classic cars, a 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS also took home some prominent prizes. But first, make way for the unborn – The Alfa Romeo 4C. Conceived trough the company's expertise that is reality within the 8C Competizione an

2012 bmw m3 and m5 uk - performance editions

2012 BMW M3 and M5 UK - Performance Editions

BMW has announced two exclusive new M Performance Editions. The cars are based on the latest BMW E92 M3 and BMW F10 M5, which will be available only in UK priced at £74 080 OTR and at £95 140, respectively. Showcasing BMW Individual, these M Performance Editions will bring three new Frozen paint colours to the UK for the first time; BMW Individual Japan Red with a Frozen Red wrap, BMW Individual Frozen White and BMW Individual Frozen Blue.  All are on sale now. To complement the striking exterior colours, all M5

2012 chrysler 300c uk - full details

2012 Chrysler 300C UK - full details

The new 2012 Chrysler 300C retains a unique position in the executive sector. The car offers nice design combined with good material quality and driving dynamics. The European buyers expect a lot, so everything should be at decent level - style, personality and value for money. The new Chrysler 300C, which will become available here in two versions, promises the perfect power output for the car, with two well-judged specifications. The engine range includes a new 3.0-litre V6 turbo diesel