Sabtu, 28 Februari 2009

Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition

Germany well known tuner, Gemballa, has unveiled the initial details and images of its new custom Porsche Carrera GT known as the Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition.

The Gemballa Mirage GT Carbon Edition produces 670 hp and 630 Nm of maximum torque. The Mirage GT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds (stock is 3.9 seconds), 0 to 200 km/h in 9.7 seconds (stock is 9.9 seconds) with the top speed of more than 335 km/h.

HKS CZ200S Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

HKS has announced their new project - HKS CZ200S Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. The car will be the successor to the outgoing HKS CT230R Circuit Time Attack Evo as its latest time attack vehicle. The CZ200S will be the basis where HKS will develop its complete parts line-up for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.

The HKS CZ200S Lancer Evolution X is equipped with HKS GT3240 Full Turbo Kit, HKS V Cam Pro (IN256 / EX248), HKS Forged Piston Kit, HKS H-beam connecting rod, HKS 1.2mm Metal Head Gasket, HKS 1000cc injector and HKS R-Type I/C and Piping Kit.

Besides that, HKS has installed HKS LA Clutch Twin and HKS Motorsport Gear 6 Speed to the car. For the engine management system and other electronic gauges, HKS has fitted the car with HKS F-Con V Pro ECU, HKS EVC boost controller, HKS CAMP2 meter, HKS VALCON Pro timer, HKS A/F Knock Amp and HKS Circuit Attack Counter.

Back into the cabin, the HKS CZ200S features HKS Racing Front Canard, HKS Racing Front Splitter, Ralliart Front Bumper Intake Duct, Esprit Wing and M.S. Revolution graphics. Inside, the time attack vehicle features Bride Zeta III (CFRP) and Takata seat belts.

Other features include HKS Hipermax III Sport suspension system, HKS SPL exhaust system, HKS SPF Reloaded intake system, 18×10” Yokohama Advan Racing RS wheels wrapped with Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 and Endless F Racing Mono 6 pot and Endless R Racing 4 pot brake system.

With all the high-performance parts above installed on the HKS CZ200S Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, the car produces 574.5 PS and 67.5 kgf-m of maximum torque with the maximum boost of 1.9 kgf/sqcm and manage to clock 59.495 seconds at Tsubuka Circuit.

Edo speed GT based on Bentley Continental GT

Germany tuner, Edo Competition Motorsport has released its custom Bentley Continental GT known as the edo speed GT. A 6.0 liter W12 engine that capable to produce 680 hp (500 kw) at 6,000 rpm (stock is 610 hp) and 880 Nm (649 lb-ft) of torque (stock is 750 Nm/553 lb-ft) at 2,500 rpm is fitted to the car. The top speed for the edo speed GT increased from 326 km/h (203 mph) to 340 km/h (211 mph) and the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds and 0 to 200 km/h 124 mph) in 13 seconds.

ECU recalibration, a new high-performance stainless steel exhaust system. The new butterfly valve system (with an optional remote control) delivers two different settings for the volume level are all the things upgraded to the car. The edo speed GT also comes with a new suspension system that can be adjusted individually by the electronic air suspension control module thus the front and the rear can be lowered by a maximum of 35 mm.

A set 20-inch wheels measuring at 275/35 ZR 20 at the front and 275/35 ZR 20 at the rear is fitted to the car as well. Edo Competition allow their customers to paint the wheels according to their request and they are wrapped with Continental Sport Contact V-Max tires. Customers can also request for a custom exterior color scheme.

Alpina Bi-Turbocharged BMW 7-Series

Alpina has release the all-new Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo official image. Alpina's latest proposal is based on the new 7-Series and it uses a modified version of BMW's factory 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine developed to produce 507-horsepower and 700Nm of torque.

The car capable to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in only 4.7 seconds. However the top speed is electronically limited to 280 km/h or 174mph. Alpina has not issued any details yet, but we gather that the B7 Bi-Turbo will also feature upgrades to the suspension and braking system.

For the exterior, the B7 has been enhanced with Alpina's signature front lip spoiler, a boot spoiler and a set of multispoke alloy wheels.

TechArt Cayenne Diesel

TechArt has plan to introduce a new tuning package for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel. The tuning package for the diesel Cayenne doesn't offer anything in terms of added horsepower. Dubbed Aerokit I, the new styling package consists of a variety of TechArt parts which help to give the Cayenne Diesel a more aggressive and sporting appearance. A new front spoiler, aerodynamic side sills, a discrete roof spoiler, a new rear apron which features an integrated diffuser, and double oval exhaust pipes. The styling package also features some minor interior touches such as a new sports steering wheel and aluminum pedals.

A set of 10.0 x 21 ET 57 Formula metal alloy rims with 295/35 R21 Continental tires or body-color 10.0 x 22 ET 55 rims which also feature Continental rubber. The lowered sports suspension should ensure that they fill up the wheel-wells quite nicely.

Kamis, 26 Februari 2009

ABT Releases Details on 510HP AS5-R Audi S5 Coupe

Audi replaces the current S5 Coupe's normally aspirated 354HP 4.2-liter V8 with the new S4 / S5 Convertible's 333HP supercharged 3.0 V6 TFSI, ABT Sportsline has created the AS5-R using the current S5 as a base. With a series of modifications that include changes to the engine management and the insertion of an ABT Compressor, the AS5-R 4.2 V8's performance is increased by an impressive 156 HP to a powerful 510 HP.

For all the performance modification, the car able to accelerate from 0-100km/h (62mph) time with 4.5 seconds (standard model: 5.1 sec) with the AS5-R continuing to accelerate up to its maximum speed of 292km/h or 182mph. Despite the significant increase in performance, the German tuner claims that consumption and tailpipe emissions still remain at the level of the series-produced vehicle.

A new braking system with 380 millimetre disc diameter and an ABT Coil-over suspension system to help the S5 cope with the extra power. The German tuning firm also sprinkles some extra aggression onto the body with a new front spoiler and grille, inner fender skirts, gill-shaped air inlets and a new rear skirt incorporating a 4-pipe rear muffler. The styling upgrades are completed with a "we-could-definitely-do-without-it" bi-colour paint scheme and a set of 20-inch BR alloy wheels.

New Toyota iQ 1.33 with 100HP 1.3-liter Engine

Toyota has released Toyota's iQ premium minicar and will come with a new 100HP 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i 4-cylinder gasoline engine. Featuring a Stop & Start system as standard, the new engine will give the miniscule four-seater a combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.8lt / 100 km (49.0mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 113g/km, using the standard six-speed manual transmission.

For the transmission, Toyota provide customer to option for Toyota's Multidrive semi-automatic transmission. In this case, the iQ 1.33 returns a combined cycle fuel consumption of 5.1lt / 100km or 46.1mpg US with CO2 emissions of 120g/km.

Rabu, 25 Februari 2009

Bentley Continental SuperSports


The fastest most powerful Bentley in the company's 90-year history

6-litre W12 engine twin-turbocharged now produces 630PS (621 bhp/463 kW) at 6000 rev/min and 800 Nm (590 lb ft) of torque at 1700-5600 rev/min

* 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds)
* 0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) in 8.9 seconds
* 50-70 mph in 2.1 seconds
* 80-120 km/h in 2.6 seconds
* Top speed of 204 mph (329 km/h)

Continental Supersports reaffirms Bentley's environmental commitment by pioneering the use of biofuel in the luxury sector

* Capable of running on petrol and E85 biofuel or any combination of the two
* Power and torque remain constant whatever the ratio of petrol to E85 biofuel
* A Fuel Quality Sensor detects the blending ratio of the fuel in real time sending a signal to the engine control unit (ECU), initiating the correct engine mapping. This ensures all performance parameters remain balanced and consistent
* Offers a reduction in CO2 emissions of up to 70% (well-to-wheel), a measure of a fuel's net contribution to the atmosphere, not just tailpipe emissions

Continental Supersports is the extreme Bentley, delivering a highly focused driving experience

* Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with 'Quickshift' system that cuts shift times by 50% and enables double downshifts
* New 40/60 rear-biased torque split for the all-wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by 'throttle steering'
* Uprated front suspension with aluminium forward levers, stiffer bushes together with retuned antiroll bar and Servotronic steering for sharper turn-in
* Revised Continuous Damping Control (CDC) for improved body control
* Unique lightweight, 20-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake cooling. Increased 25 mm (I inch) offset on rear wheels improves grip and stability
* 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres
* Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis
* Standard-fit carbon-ceramic brakes – the largest and most powerful brakes ever fitted to a production car – contribute 20 kg (44 lb) weight saving
* 110 kg (243 lb) weight saving compared to Continental GT Speed

Continental Supersports combines the looks of the iconic GT with a distinctive style that reflects its supercar character

* Form follows function: distinctive centre air intake and vertical grilles feed larger volume of air (+ 10%) to turbocharger intercoolers while bonnet vents extract hot air from engine bay
* Subtly curved rear wheel arches with newly tooled side panels accommodate increased rear track of the uprated chassis and provide muscular stance
* Distinctive 'smoked steel finish' to all exterior 'brightware', including the first automotive application of 'Physical Vapour Deposition' to stainless steel
* Larger, twin elliptical exhaust tailpipes and rear valance with discreet vertical divider
* 2 new pearlescent and 2 new matt finish colours
* Unique driver-focused, two-seater cabin with lightweight sports seats, giving a 45 kg (99 lb) weight saving
* Rear seats replaced by stowage deck with carbon fibre luggage retaining beam
* AlcantaraTM, carbon fibre and 'Soft Touch' leather provide a very different interpretation of Bentley craftsmanship with choice of Single Tone and Duo Tone combinations


Lumma Design BMW CLR X 650 GT

Lumma Design has relesaed the new BMW X6-based CLR X 650 GT at the Geneva Auto Salon which opens up on March 3. The aerodynamic pack adorns the X6 with several components including a new front bumper with a carbon fiber lip spoiler, wider fenders, side skirts, new rear bumper and a carbon fiber boot wing.

The roof is finished in a black matt color while the X6 rides on 23-inch bicolor alloy wheels shod in high performance tires size 315/25-23. A set of lowered suspension with 35mm lower than the original suspension is offered. While for the interior,a performance-sports seats upholstered with leather and suede and a sport steering wheel with shift indicator display.