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novitec alfa romeo 8c spider

NOVITEC Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

Novitec has released the world’s most powerful and fastest Alfa Romeo. The tuned version of 8C Spider has staggering supercharged V8 capable of bringing the car over 300km/h barrier. The supercharger kit boosts the 4.7 liter V8 to 600PS (441 kW) at 7300RPM and 588Nm at 5400RPM.The factory power of the engine is 450PS, so the performance package adds another 150PS (110 kW). The price is EUR 19 900. The supercharger is driven by a cogged-tooth belt directly from the crankshaft. Maximum boost

skoda now offers se plus trim level

Skoda now offers SE Plus Trim Level

Skoda now offers an all-new trim level – SE Plus, which is available across the entire multi-award winning model range. The SE Plus trim level is right between SE and Elegance. The new specification level offers customers savings of up to £1310. There are also two new engines available exclusively on SE Plus trim. The first is 1.8 TSI with 152PS available on Yeti, Octavia and Superb and 2.0 TDI CR with 110PS for Octavia. “SE Plus offers lots of extra equipment beyond SE trim at a considera

carlsson mercedes-benz e-class cabriolet

Carlsson Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabriolet

Carlsson has announced the special styling and peformance packages for the latest Mercedes-Benz E class Cabriolet. The luxury open-top received unique exterior as well as 20 per cent more power and some fine touches for the interior. The perfromance package includes the additional ECU C-Tronic® DIESEL POWER, which is plug-and-play device boosting the V6 diesel engine from 231PS (170 kW) to 280PS (206 kW) and the torque is 648Nm, instead of 540Nm. The ECU CD35 REVO for the Mercedes 350 CDI engines is delivered by

2011 dtm season: bruno spengler is the first winner

2011 DTM season: Bruno Spengler is the first winner

Mercedes-Benz began the new 2011 DTM season with a victory. Bruno Spengler with Mercedes-Bank AMG C-Class was the fastest on the race track at Hockenheim and he won the first round of the championship with a margin of 3.7 seconds over Mattias Ekstrom (Audi). After 191 races in the new era of the DTM series, Mercedes

hennessey hpe500 supercharged dodge ram

Hennessey HPE500 Supercharged Dodge Ram

  Hennessey performance has announced a new performance package for the big four-door Dodge Ram 1500. The pick-up has been equipped with a supercharger, which boosts the engine to the whopping 505HP, so you will be able to carry all your instruments incredibly fast. Really useful! Hennessey HPE 500 performance package includes a big TVS2300 supercharger, a revised intake, new larger fuel injectors, a cat-back sport exhaust system and of course an ECU re-map to make sure that all parts

2011 porsche panamera diesel

2011 Porsche Panamera Diesel

Porsche has announced the new Panamera Diesel, which will hit the UK market in August, this year. The luxury Gran Turismo car is 3+1, which means that it can carry up to four passengers in sporting comfort. 2011 Panamera Diesel is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 with 250HP (184 kW) at 3800RPM and 550Nm(407 lb-ft) of torque at just 1750RPM. The engine is connected to an 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission, which sends the power to the rear wheels. 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and top speed of 242 km/h

range rover sport afzal kahn rs-300

Range Rover Sport Afzal Kahn RS-300

Project Kahn has released another tuning program for Range Rover Sport. Their latest project is the Range Rover Sport Afzal Kahn RS-300, which is powered by a 5.8 liter V8 provided by Cosworth. There is no further specification, but the tuning company has equipped the mighty engine with some modifications, which will grant awesome driving pleasure to the customers. The styling package includes a new custom front bumper A-frame, modified rear bumper, satin front mesh grille, bespoke door handles

prior design bentley continental gtc

Prior Design Bentley Continental GTC

Bentley Continental GTC (Cabriolet) is powered by a 6.0 liter bi-turbo W12  with the impressive 560PS and 650Nm of torque at just 1600RPM. The beast pulls like no other vehicle on the road. All that power is put on the asphalt through AWD system. Prior Design has released a new styling package for the Bentley Continental GTC, which improves the aerodynamics as well as the presence of the car. The body kit includes a ventilated hood, a set of traditional side sills, a massive sports grille wit

2012 chevrolet corvette : full details

2012 Chevrolet Corvette : full details

Chevrolet has released full information about the staggering 2012 Corvette Centennial Edition. “We constantly strive to make the Corvette a better car on the road and the track,” commented Tadge Juechter, Corvette vehicle line director and chief engineer. “For 2012, the Corvette lineup achieves its highest performance, while at the same time being easier to drive and enjoy thanks to several changes and new features inside the car.”, Tadge Juechter added. The manufacturer can fit the new

free inspection for porsche cabriolet models

Free inspection for Porsche Cabriolet models

Porsche has announced a special complimentary vehicle inspection on June 4 at participating Porsche Centres nationwide. The manufacturer will celebrate the start of the summer holiday season with this service, which will help ensure all Porsche cabriolet owners maximise their open-air driving pleasure. All Porsche cabriolets are welcome, whatever their model or age. The service will include all cars from a 356 Speedster, a 1994 968 Cabriolet, or the latest Boxster Spyder or 911 Turbo Cabriolet. The national P

mercedes c 63 amg safety car - 2011 dtm season

Mercedes C 63 AMG Safety Car - 2011 DTM season

Mercedes has introduced the new C63 AMG DTM Safety Car, which is entirely ready for the 2011 racing season. The vehicle is based on the latest C-class with the mighty 6.2 liter V8 AMG  engine. It also features adjustable coil-over suspension, a high-performance braking system and a roof-mounted LED light bar. The interior boasts sports bucket seats, an advanced communications system, a leather and Alcantara steering wheel with paddle shifters, a radio system and a TV monitor.. The engine is the well-known 6.2

rolls-royce phantom app

Rolls-Royce Phantom App

Rolls-Royce has released a Rolls-Royce Phantom App exclusively on the Apple’s App Store. The new App is the second released by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars after the last year’s introduced Ghost App. It is compatible with all the latest i-branded gadgets - iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, and is capable of customizing and creating unique, highly bespoke Phantom virtual models by choosing and applying unique color and interior trim combinations. The newly introduced App also features a special image