HAMANN “Flash” BMW X5
January 31, 2008 | 2 Comments
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HAMANN has released their modified version of the new BMW X5 that was just released recently. The HAMANN BMW X5 comes in 3 ranges of wheels i.e. 20, 22 and 23-inch alloy wheels.
At the exterior, the HAMANN BMW X5 features new wider front spoiler, rear apron, fender extension and roof spoiler.
To increase the power, HAMANN has to reprogramme the BMW Motronic ECU. The X5 3.0si engine power is further increase to about 14 bhp and the torque improved for about 25 Nm more. As for the other version of engine, the X5 3.0d, the stock power of 235 bhp is increased to 265 bhp and 600 Nm of torque.
As for the X5 3.0sd with the stock power of 286 bhp, the power is further increase to 320 bhp and 660 Nm of torque. Other version of engine that is also getting the improvement is the 8-cylinder 4.8i with 18 bhp increase.
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Novitec Alfa Romeo Spider
January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Novitec has released their modified version of the new Alfa Romeo Spider. At the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo Spider was voted as the Cabrio of the Year.
The Novitec Alfa Romeo Spider features new front bumper, new rear diffuser, new stainless steel silencer with oval tailpipes at the rear.
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Lobini H1
January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Lobini, one of Brazil car manufacturer has produced their own sports car known as the H1. The Lobini H1 is a mid-engine rear wheel drive car which is powered by a 180 bhp AUQ 1.8 T engine used in the previous generation of Audi A3.
Weighing at 1,030 kg, the H1 could achieve 0 to 100 km/h in less that 6 seconds with the maximum speed of 240 km/h. The Lobini H1 dimension is 3.72 m long, 1.18 m high and 1.80 m wide with a wheelbase of 2.40 m.
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IED Maserati Chicane Concept
January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Maserati Chicane sports coupe concept shown is the work done by 17 students of Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) of Turin, Italy and set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
The Chicane Concept is a 2+2 with a front-mounted V8 engine with and rear wheel drive. The concept is 4.4 meter long but 400 mm shorter than the Pininfarina GT.
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RENNtech Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG
January 30, 2008 | 2 Comments
RENNtech, Mercedes-Benz and AMG tuning specialist, has announced its new “stage 3″ tuning package for the 2008 612 hp 65 series AMG models, which uses RENNtech’s “next-generation ECU software” to get 695 hp and 890 lb-ft of torque from the AMG’s twin-turbo V12.
According to Hartmut Feyhl, RENNtech’s president and ex technical director of AMG North America, the latest software takes advantage of the increased power of the new engine computers, and offers a number of small improvements that add up to a big ‘overall’ improvement. The software also gives more power and better drivability which are more reliable, smoother power curve, and even improves emissions and gas mileage.
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Volvo C30 R-Design
January 29, 2008 | 1 Comment
Volvo is offering the R-Design package for the Volvo C30 compact hatchback. Basically the R-Design package enhance the C30 to look better and sportier.
There will be 10 colors to choose on for the customers and one of them is the metallic Black Sapphire.
Among the exterior features of the Volvo C30 R-Design includes new bodykit, R-Design logo, rear roof spoiler, silver front grille and side mirrors as well as 5-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels (18-inch is optional for the customers).
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YES! 3.2 Roadster
January 29, 2008 | 1 Comment
Funke & Will AG has announced that the YES! Roadster 3.2 will be unveiled at the the 100th Chicago Autoshow from February 6th to February 17th 2008. The distribution will be extended to the North America and Canada this year.
The existing model of the roadster is weighing at 890 kg and is powered by a 3.2 liter V6 engine which produces 255 hp. The YES! Roadster 3.2 clocked 4.8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph.
Another version of the roadster is the YES! Roadster 3.2 Turbo but weight a bit heavier at 930 kg. It uses the same engine but with the help of the turbocharger, the 3.2 Turbo produces 355 hp and clocked 3.8 seconds from 0 to 60 mph with the top speed of 175 mph.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC Class Sports Coupe
January 28, 2008 | 4 Comments
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the official pictures of the new C Class Sport Coupe, or also known as the CLC. The Mercedes-Benz CLC Class Sports Coupe is the hatchback version of the Mercedes C-Class. According to the press release, the Mercedes engineers have newly developed or enhanced over 1100 components on the Sport Coupe.
Among the features of the CLC are distinctive coupe radiator grille featuring a large Mercedes star in the center, new projection-beam headlamps, boot with up to 1100 litres of luggage capacity, new tail lights, third brake light unit from the long row of LEDs.
There is a sports package prepared by Mercedes-Benz for the CLC which includes 18-inch light-alloy wheels, wide-base tires, headlamps with black inner surrounds, sports suspension with lowered body, leather sports steering wheel, dark brushed aluminium trim elements, instrument cluster with red needles for the speedometer and rev counter. Standard for the sports package includes a new direct-steer system.
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Land Rover LRX Concept
January 27, 2008 | 2 Comments
Land Rover recently unveiled the Land Rover LRX Concept at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The LRX Concept is a 3-door compact size, cross-coupe, light weight and sustainability focussed technologies 4×4 vehicle.
The Land Rover LRX Concept handling performance is optimize with its full-time four-wheel drive, Hill Descent Control and Terrain Response system to improve traction on difficult surfaces ranging from icy roads to wet grass, gravel and snow. The LRX Concept stands on 20-inch alloy wheels all around.
Even though the LRX is a compact 4×4, the interior is still roomy, practical and versatile featuring a combination of soft leathers in rich tan and dark chocolate, with polished aluminium details. To create a three-dimensional look that can be personalised for different drivers as well as interacting with the LRX’s touch-screen display, the electronic display uses ‘floating’ LCD graphics.
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