19 May 2011, 08:23 PM
Superamerica 45 is a unique one-off model, which is styled internally by Ferrari Design and engineered and built in-house.
It will be collected by Ferrari enthusiast Peter Kalikow, who will celebrate 45 years since he first became a Ferrari client and will make its public debut on the 20th of May at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza.
The style is simply superb featuring a carbon-fibre rotating hard-top with a rear screen and an entirely new boot from carbon fiber.
The side view is di
19 May 2011, 07:15 PM
Volkswagen has announced the latest 2011 Transporter Sportline, which offers great versatility at decent price. It is available on both panel van and kombi models, in both short- and long-wheelbase. The entry-level version is priced at £28 220.
All models come with superb 2.0 litre Bi-turbo TDI engine delivering 180PS. The power unit is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard and the 7-speed DSG is available as an option on all models for a £1 400 premium.
The exterior boasts a strik
19 May 2011, 05:09 PM
Renault has announced a new state-of-the-art 1.6-litre 130hp “Energy” diesel engine with just awesome results. It powers the Scenic and Grand Scenic, pricing starts at just £20 900 OTR. The cars also come with Dynamique TomTom.
The 1.6 litre dCi delivers 130PS (96 kW) at 4000RPM and 320Nm (237 lb-ft) at just 1750RPM. But the power is not everything! The new engine returns 64.2 mpg and emits just 115 g/km of CO2. An impressive results, which reflect not only on your pocket for fuel, but the taxing is dropped sign
19 May 2011, 11:29 AM
Superchips has revealed a tuning program for the performance R56 MINI Cooper S Turbo. The ECU re-map for “Phase 2” versions of the hot hatchback boosts the 184PS 1.6 litre turbocharged engine, produced from 1st March 2010 onwards.
The ECU re-map adds 25PS at 5444RPM and 32Nm at 3765Nm. The total power of the vehicle is 209PS and around 290Nm of torque.
Of course, the fuel economy remains the same – 48 mpg on combined cycle.
Customers can be assured the Superchips conversion is covered b
18 May 2011, 05:59 PM
Fiat scooped Best New Engine award at the 2011 International Engine of the Year Awards. The small 875cc two-cylinder TwinAir engine impressed judges with its extremely low emissions, high fuel economy and impressive power of 85BHP.
“Fiat has now produced one of the all-time great engines. Who would have thought that a two-cylinder unit could have won the International Engine of the Year title when we launched the Awards in 1999? Its triumph is
18 May 2011, 04:59 PM
The brilliant 4.5 liter naturally aspirated V8 powering the Ferrari 458 Italia has won two prizes at the 2011 International Engine of the Year Awards.
The two awards are in categories - Best Performance Engine and Above 4.0-litre. The awards were received by Jean Jacques His, head of Ferrari powertrain department. The jury has also praised the brutal unmistakable sound of the power unit.
The engine is dry-sump, flat-crank 90 degree naturall
18 May 2011, 04:27 PM
Honda and Mugen EU have revealed the first official images of the CR-Z Mugen. The project is to create the higher-performance hybrid coupe, which is suitable for both – race track and everyday driving.
However, the supercharged Honda CR-Z is expected to have staggering performance qualities. Not only in straight line, but in the corners, too. Early tests with a prototype car based on a standard CR-Z and a mid-tune engine have given 0 to 100 km/h times around that of the Civic Type R, which is just perfect consid
18 May 2011, 04:00 PM
Nissan has released a special GT Edition of 370Z in the UK to to celebrate the manufacturer’s global success in GT racing and 40 years of Z.
370Z GT boasts special body colours, unique GT stripes, darkened 19” RAYS forged alloy wheels and a lot of significant suspension and equipment modifications.
The suspension is improved by retuning the dampers provide the ideal balance between ride comfort and high-speed handling. The set-up is made by technicians from Nissan Technical Centre Europe (
18 May 2011, 03:16 PM
Vauxhall has revealed 2012 Zafira Tourer, which will hit the market in the beginning of the next year. The new model will sit above the current Zafira model in Vauxhall’s line-up and is set to raise the bar for design, luxury, flexibility and innovation in the MPV sector. Good word, but we shall wait a while to see that.
The MPV will continue to use Flex7 seating, but it will offer better comfort, improved materials and more cabin space.
2012 Zafira Tourer will also have a new chassis, usi
17 May 2011, 08:19 PM
Mercedes-Benz USA priced the latest 2012 CLS 4-door coupe, today. The price list includes CLS550, CLS550 4MATIC and the high-performance CLS 63 AMG.
2012 Mercedes CLS550 is powered by a new 4.6 liter direct-injected twin-turbo V8 with 402HP (296 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. 2012 CLS550 4MATIC has the same power unit, but sends the torque to all four wheels. The new engine offers better mileage with a total of 26% over the previous CLS550. The new twin-turbocharged engine returns 18 mpg in the city and
17 May 2011, 06:15 PM
Hyundai has released a special edition Genesis – Prada, which is developed specially for Korean market. The project is completed in cooperation with Italian fashion label Prada.
2012 Genesis Prada is designed to be one of the most luxurious models on the market. It is available in three colors - Black Nero, Blue Baltico and Brown Moro. It also Dark chrome is applied to the radiator grille, emblem and door handles to reflect the unique palladium-coated buckles on Prada's bags, a wedge shape GP
17 May 2011, 05:46 PM
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is just brutal sports car. Not every manufacturer launches an every-day road-going model with such power a specifications. However, Oakley Design is preparing new tuning program for the beast.
The name of the project is LP760-2 and the model is only rear wheel drive. The vehicle has been stripped of its front differential and related components, so its much lighter – totally 85 kg (187 pounds).
Futhermore, the 6.5 liter V12 engine is upgraded to gain another 71PS and 55Nm. The to
