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three mclaren mp4-12c gt3 race cars at spa-francorchamps

Three McLaren MP4-12C GT3 race cars at Spa-Francorchamps

McLaren will take place at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit this weekend for Total 24 Hours of Spa. The manufacturers follows the successful race debut there in the British GT Championship early in July. Totally ten racing drivers will pilot three McLaren MP4-12 Race cars in the first ever 24 hour race for this model.

wald jaguar xj x350 black bison edition

Wald Jaguar XJ X350 Black Bison Edition

Wald International has announced another tuned car from the Black Bison series. This time it is Jaguar XJ X350 Sports Line. The aerodynamics body kit includes a redesigned front bumper, a pair of side skirts, a new rear bumper, a boot lid lip spoiler, a roof spoiler, fender panel and mirror covers with LED indicators. The car looks really stunning and a lot different from the old school style of Jag. Wald Jaguar XJ X350 Black Bison Edition stands on enormous Renovatio R12 wheels in dimensi

mazda mx-5 sport black limited edition roadster coupe

Mazda MX-5 Sport Black Limited Edition Roadster Coupe

Mazda has announced MX-5 Sport Black Limited Edition Roadster Coupe following the success of the 850kg MX-5 GT race car. Available from mid-July, the Mazda MX-5 Sport Black is distinguished by unique paint finishes and an enhanced specification, offering more for a lower price than the car it’s based on. The exte

carlsson mercedes-benz s-class w221

Carlsson Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221

Carlsson has announced the new tuning program for the Mercedes S Class type W221. It includes both performance and styling packages. The Carlsson Mercedes S600 L is powered by V12 bi-turbo engine tuned to 600PS (441 kW) and 1024Nm of torque. The result is thanks to an ECU re-map, a sports air filter and a sport exhaust system. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). Carlsson also offers tuning programs for all engine of the flagship, including V6,V 8, and V12 cyli

mercedes-benz s-class grand edition w221

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Grand Edition W221

Mercedes-Benz has announced the new 2012 S Class Grand Edition W221. The W221 Grand Edition is created to celebrate the 60 years that passed since the model first entered the market. The car was developed by the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO and comes with a new aerodynamics package. The body kit features a new front spoiler with integrated LED daytime running lights and a lower air intake, a pair of new side skirts, a rear apron and a re-styled rear bumper. The interior boasts a lot of individual options as well as

2012 ruf ctr3

2012 RUF CTR3

RUF has introduced a new third generation CTR 3 coming with a number upgrades. 2012 RUF CTR3 boasts a longer wheelbase and a new mid-engine position. The mid-engine design provides exceptional balance and agile handling, while the longer wheelbase provides better driving stability at high speeds. The body of the CTR 3 is a completely new development which is not based on any existing mid-engine concept. 2012 RUF CTR3 is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8 liter flat-six with whopping 750PS (552 kW

mercedes-benz c 63 amg coupe black series

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series

Mercedes-Benz has announced the most powerful and brutal C-class, ever. The C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series boasts 517PS (380 kW) and 620Nm (460lb–ft) of torque. This is a 29PS more than a C 63 AMG equipped with performance package. The performance is breath-taking: 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and top speed somewhere beyond 300 km/h (without speed limiter). Furthermore, the 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 need just 12.2 litres per 100 km on combined cycle and emits 286 g/km of CO2. So, you can have an economical s

2012 honda cr-v concept [first image]

2012 Honda CR-V Concept [First image]

Honda has released a first image of the new CR-V Concept. This is the fourth-generation CR-V, which is set to go on sale in the United States by the end of 2011, and in Europe in Autumn 2012. 2012 Honda CR-V boasts a distinctive and bold styling direction including a more aggressive stance with deeper sculpting of the body lines and a bolder front fascia. The lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to convey SUV capability, while the overall lower front bumper design now integrates more smoot

eisenmann sport exhaust system for the bmw 1-series m coupe

Eisenmann Sport Exhaust System for the BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Eisenmann now offers a complete sport exhaust system with 4-pipe end for the BMW 1M coupe – E82. The tuning company crafts the entire exhaust system for the BMW by hand. The new sport exhaust system offers optimized  flow characteristics, sporty sound and of course, more power. A comparison measurement with the orig

2012 scion iq

2012 Scion iQ

Toyota USA has introduced the new 2012 Scion iQ, which boasts 11 Airbags and Star Safety SystemTM, Bluetooth and HD RadioTM Technology as standard. "Scion prides itself on being an innovative brand with a lineup of iconic vehicles that set automotive trends," commented Jack Hollis, vice president of Scion. "The iQ is the fourth vehicle in the family, and it will define the premium micro-subcompact segment as the choice for new urbanites who want clever transportation without a sacrifice in

a new 5.5 liter v8 engine - made by amg

A New 5.5 liter V8 engine - made by AMG

Mercedes-AMG has developed a new 5.5-litre V8 engine, which will first be introduced in the upcoming 2012 SLK 55 AMG. Thanks to a fuel saving of around 30% compared to the existing AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine, the naturally aspirated, high-revving eight-cylinder demonstrates the great innovative strength of AMG. The engine is based on the M157 unit, which is a 5.5 liter twin-trubo V8, which was introduced by the company, last year. The new M152 boasts 422PS (310 kW) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of t

prior design mercedes-benz sl r230 black edition

Prior Design Mercedes-Benz SL R230 Black Edition

Prior Design has announced the special styling package for the Mercedes-Benz SL R230. The aerodynamic package includes: a new front bumper, modified rear bumper, new front fenders, modified front bonnet, a pair of side skirts, rear widenings, a rear diffusor, rear trunk spoiler, front lip spoiler and replacement windshield water tank. All parts are tested and approved and the result is really amazing. The tuning company didn’t release any information about performance packages, but the new turbocharged e