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сряда, 14 декември 2011 г.

Last farewell to Mazda RX-8

In case the final removal from the conveyor model RX-8 next year, the Japanese company Mazda has decided to launch his special version, which however will only be available in his country.

The car is called the RX-8 Spirit R, as provided by him to be produced 1000 copies and available exterior colors will be Aluminum Metallic, Sparkling Black Mica and Crystal White Pearl Mica.

Compared with the serial model, the special version features a larger braking, colored red, black headlight frame, seats Recaro, sports suspension and 19-inch wheels in bronze color.

Mazda RX-8 Spirit R relies on standard Wankel engine is combined with six-speed manual transmission. It is envisaged to have a version of Type RS, in which the gearbox is a six-speed sequential.

вторник, 13 декември 2011 г.

Romeo Ferraris launches its Fiat 500 Abarth

About two years ago Romeo Ferraris tuning company showed a prototype of extreme Fiat 500 Abarth, who took part in many competitions, but now the Italians have decided to launch a legal version of the car.

Race car has incredible 360hp. derived somehow from the 1.4-liter turbo engine, but legal version power is reduced to 300 hp, that it ensure that few other cars will be able to confront her on the road .

The so-called Romeo Ferraris Cinquone Stradale can boast an extremely low weight, which is reduced from 1250 to almost 1000 kg. By removing excess items and replacing others with new ones made ​​of lightweight materials, such as body, which is entirely carbon.

The price of a small rocket is quite salty and not currently reveal the dynamics of the car. For the sum of 80,000 euros, however, also receive racing seats, clad in Alcantara and two high-quality helmets. The rear seats are removed to be fitted with safety cage in the interior.

TopCar art show on the Porsche Panamera Turbo S

TopCar Russian tuning company has built a very good reputation in recent years with excellent adjustments to popular sports and luxury cars, but with his latest project has surpassed himself.

It's about Developing the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S, which stands outside with minimal changes from Stingray GTR, but in the interior of the car Russians showed real class.

They used to its layout and high quality white leather two-tone crocodile leather and decorative elements are made of Karelian birch. Most interesting of all however many gilded details, including buttons, pedals and door handles.

Hand on heart can say that TopCar have created a real gem, the price is quite normal in every pocket. To get this car, you must have a sum of 423,810 euros.

Effective tuning of BMW 750Li

Although we had not heard of until the German tuning company Tuningwerk, definitely going to remember, thanks to its outstanding sports package for the BMW 750Li.
For the 4.4-liter turbo engine luxury saloon to provide two tuning levels. At first its power increases from 407 to 530hp. and torque - from 600 to 740Nm. It accelerates the car from 0-100km / h for 4.2 sec. and is able to develop 310 km / h.
In Phase 2, scheduled for true lovers of high-speed power unit already reached 720hp. and its maximum torque of 790Nm incredible 1. Enabling acceleration from 0-100km / h going for 3.5sec. and the maximum speed to reach targets 350 km / h.
So that future owners of BMW 750Li tuning to tame the extra power smoothly from Tuningwerk equipped the car with a new braking system with 196 mm. ceramic discs.
On the exterior of the car were made some changes, albeit minimal. There are new bumpers, side skirts, rear spoiler and 20-wheel innovation and standard chrome elements are replaced with black.
If the proposal for the BMW 750Li Tuningwerk you want to appeal to take advantage of it, the price of  € 198,000 is likely to tame your country.

SMS behind the wheel kills 3,000 people a year in the USA

More than 3,000 people die annually in the U.S. in car accidents, etc. caused by "Distraction while driving." This study established the National Office of Traffic Safety (NHTSA).

According to statistics, every 10th car accident on the road is because using a mobile phone, most often it is used for placing text messages (SMS). And incidents are due to talk on the phone, although drivers using handsfree (handsfree) devices.

However, NHTSA reported a substantial decline in accidents caused due to use of mobile phones while driving. In 2009, because such a thing have lost their lives 5474 people, while in 2011 their number is 3092.

Practically 75% of drivers admit that mobile phone use while driving a car. It is interesting and different - a NHTSA survey also conducted by telephone. How many of you participating in it with one hand held a cell phone, the other is driving a car?

Special Mercedes G 55 AMG for the Middle East

Hot G 55 AMG Mercedes of German company enjoys great popularity in the Middle East. That is the main reason the car received a special version that is available only in this part of the world.

The car is called G 55 Arabia and will be produced only 100 units, it is curious that it was created in cooperation with the authorized dealer of the brand in Oman - Zawawi Trading Company.

Mercedes G 55 Arabia can be ordered only two body colors, which are White Matte Cashmere White and Black Matte Nightblack. In the jeep equipment includes 19-inch AMG wheels roll bar and front bumper.

The interior of the car is paid special attention as it used white and black, combined with carbon fiber trim, wood and white lacquer. Furthermore, there are powerful multimedia system and a plate with the serial number of each piece.

понеделник, 12 декември 2011 г.

Brabus Mercedes CL 500

German tuner Brabus unveiled its latest Performance program model Mercedes. It is intended for the CL 500 4MATIC and is available in two versions, which can easily be applied to S 500 4MATIC.

The standard 4.7-liter V8 engine whose power is 435hp. standard, and its maximum torque is 700Nm. Already delivered 490hp. and 780Nm. package B50-490, which includes preprogrammed software management, improved turbo, new ignition system for optimized cooling.

For larger extremists from Brabus have developed a package B50-520, which power unit reaches 520hp. and its maximum torque - 818Nm. They are sufficient to launch tuned Mercedes CL 500 from 0-100km / h for 4.5 sec. and to allow a top speed of 297 km / h.

In terms of styling changes to the car, the German tuning company offers its standard package model consisting of a wide range of wheel sizes from 18 to 22 inches and made ​​the interior to suit individual preferences of each client.

Lexus GS 350 F Sport will debut at SEMA

Japan's Lexus has chosen a very appropriate place for the debut of F Sport package for the new generation of the GS 350. This will make the tuning exhibition SEMA, which will be held next month in Las Vegas.

The default package includes sporty styling lot of changes including new bumpers, side skirts, grille, diffuser and spoiler on the tailgate, giving the car a more aggressive look.

Furthermore, there are specially designed package for 19-inch wheels, adaptive sports suspension and powerful brakes, and an additional option offers a new generation system for AWD.

F Sport package for Lexus GS 350 also includes some changes in the vehicle interior, the main of which are luxurious leather seats and central parts of the seats are covered with perforated leather, aluminum pedals and steering wheel.

Drive the car was entrusted to the standard Lexus GS 350 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces power 306hp. and maximum torque of 375Nm. It sedan accelerates from 0-60 mph (0 to 96 km / h) for 5.7sek.

Audi A4 family went through a facelift

The German company Audi renew his family A4, S4 modifications including hot and S4 Avant, and off-road version A4 Allroad quattro, as it happens three years after the emergence of new generation.
Changes were made in every respect, including engines, from Audi boast that optimized their units spent on average 11% less fuel, and some reached 19 percent.
The basic modification of the diesel model is equipped with 2.0-liter TDI engine 136hp., while its average fuel consumption is just 4.2l/100km. The other two-liter diesel engines with capacities 163 and 177hp. and 3.0-liter V6 TDI is available in versions with 204 and 245hp.
In petrol engines will start with the 1.8-liter TFSI, which is available in versions with capacities 120 and 170 hp Then follow it 3.0 TFSI, generating 272hp. compressor and its version 333hp. power, drive S4 and S4 Avant and sedan allows to accelerate from 0-100km / h for 5.0sec.
Outside Audi A4 family is characterized by changes in the bumpers, which are reflected off of minimum dimensions, and in the form of lights, rear, they have become fully LED. The interior is just touching the steering wheel, but presentation materials create a sense of more comfort because they are better.

Nissan showed racing 370Z NISMO RC

The sports division of the Japanese company Nissan released pictures and information about the racing version of the 370Z NISMO, which is now available to private teams.

The car is called the Nissan 370Z NISMO RC and differs from the production model in the presence of rolkeydzh, racing seats and steering wheel, seat belts and six-piston system for extinguishing fires.

In addition, Nissan Motorsport's engineers have completely removed all unnecessary elements and technology from the car, including air conditioning, in order to minimize its weight.

Nissan 370Z NISMO RC is powered by the familiar 3.7-liter V6 engine, race car but it is slightly more powerful than the serial model, generating 355hp.

Mechanical changes include installation of car sports exhaust system, reprogrammed software management unit, improved performance of the transmission and some other minor improvements.

Currently reveals what the price of the 370Z NISMO RC, but the company reported that it has the necessary certification by the FIA for participation in the International FIA GT4 series and World Challenge GTS.

Mini Clubman JCW become mobile disco

Tuning SEMA show in Las Vegas began in recent years to attract the interest of many European companies in the industry who wish to enter the market on the other side of the ocean.

Such is the German company Wimmer RS, which together with its partners from Mac Audio has created an interesting Developing the Mini Clubman JCW, whose purpose is to demonstrate both products and brands.

Tuners say it is the music Mini Clubman JCW, but we tend to believe them because it is equipped with 3 and 6 subwoofer amplifier, and the center console is an integrated touch screen, in addition thereof, the system can is controlled by the iPod and iPhone.

For optical tuning and motor vehicles are quite normal care professionals Wimmer RS. They installed new aerodynamic exterior elements, are changed suspension and increased the engine power of 230hp.

неделя, 11 декември 2011 г.

This is Mini Roadster

Mini brand unveiled the production version of the newest addition to its product range - Roadster, whose design is entirely new style of company. The car boasts a 13 degrees steeper slopes of the windscreen, compared to Mini Cabrio, which is due to better aerodynamic performance.
Dimensions of the Mini Roadster is 3734 mm. length 1683 mm. width and 1390 mm. height and wheelbase is 2467 mm. Individual modifications are small differences, Cooper Roadster is more compact, and John Cooper Works Roadster - more bloated.
Roudstarat is equipped with a soft roof that folds behind the seats, which are only two. In the absence of second order, the car offers a lot obemem rack in its class, whose capacity is 240 liters.
The new Mini model features a roll-over bars behind the head of the driver and passengers, protecting them roll, and an active rear spoiler, changing its position automatically upon reaching a speed of 80km / h. The latter can be controlled manually.
Mini Roadster will be available with four 1.6-liter powerplant, three of them petrol and one diesel, which is equipped modification Cooper SD Roadster. When it is 143ps power and maximum torque is 305Nm. in the range 1750-2 700
rpm. as it allows the car to accelerate from 0-100km / h for 8.1sec. while spending an average of 4.5l/100km.
Modification of the base gasoline - Cooper Roadster, even has a 122 hp and 160Nm. providing acceleration from 0-100km / h for 9.2sek. and average fuel consumption of 5.7l/100km., while the Cooper S Roadster 184 hp output is and 240 Nm., acceleration from 0-100km / h going for 7.0sek / and fuel consumption is 6.0l/100km.
Hot Mini JCW Roadster offers quite expected 211k.s. and 260Nm., the torque can reach 280Nm and up. function with Overboost. The car shoots from 0-100km / h for 6.5sek. and is capable of doing 237 km / h and its average fuel consumption is 7.3l/100km.

Created the fastest Mercedes SLR

Although sales of the Mercedes SLR to have stalled, it is still one of the best supercars of our time and a huge interest in tuners.

SEMA exhibition of 2011, which will be held in November in Las Vegas, a group of 5 tuning companies (Platinum Motorsport, Mansory, RENNtech, MACarbon and Exotics Boutique) will present the fastest SLR, ever.

The engine tuning is done by RENNtech, which are equipped with a model already familiar Performance Pack, increasing power to the unit 777ps Furthermore, they are mounted on the vehicle transmission and new optimized adjustable suspension.

Elaboration of the body kit Mercedes SLR does is entirely by Mansory, but it already we've seen since the project was borrowed from the Renovatio. Exterior colors and wheel rims that are hand made ​​by Platinum Motorsport. They have created a skin and the interior, but its design is entrusted to MACarbon.

According tuning companies, their total vehicle able to travel a quarter mile 10.29sec. Which is why I say it's the fastest Mercedes SLR, ever.

Nissan showed the GT-R Track Pack

Nissan has revealed details of the sports package Track Pack, prepared for the GT-R. Factory tuning is designed for "pilots who want to be on top when you step on the track," said Japanese.

The package GT-R is fitted with new, more sporty suspension, better brakes, cooling system and matt black alloy wheels.

In the name of the lower weight "sportsman" was deprived of the rear seat. Before "beds" are pure sports Recaro, which is embroidered emblem "Track Pack".

GT-R Track Pack relies on the standard 3.8-liter V6 biturbo engine, whose power is 550 hp Its acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is similar to that of "ordinary" GT-R - 2,8 seconds.

Currently ready GT-R Track Pack can be delivered to Japan, Australia and South Africa, and the spring and in some European countries from which Britain is a priority. Unto them the car will be available in March, against £ 84,450.

American passed 1 million miles on a Honda Accord

In the United States was put another record for distance traveled by a car, which although will not be entered in the Guinness Book of Records, deserves admiration.

It's driven one million miles with output in the late 80s Honda Accord, which is equivalent to approximately 1.6 million kilometers. The achievement was made by an American whose name is Joe, bought the car in 1990. hover at 74,000 miles with it.

Joe cared for his Honda Accord in the best way that allowed him to travel with her yearly average of 62,500 miles, but I must pay tribute and very Japanese car.

More interesting is that the car is still driven by the original engine, so far changed little parts to it, the more significant of which are steering wheel, seat belt and fuel pump, which is broken only for 741,000 miles.

When Joe went with his faithful machine one million miles from Honda decided to make his surprise, and gave him a brand new Accord. This is not caused American to forget old car and now he makes both.

Grab tuning Honda Civic Coupe Si

Tuning fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas, which will be held in November, as we traditionally have cried to see very aggressive and attractive adjustments to popular models.

Among the interesting cars that can be ordered later, was tuned Honda Civic Coupe Si by the company Fox Marketing, a pretty big performance boost.

Tuners were able to increase the power of the 2.4-liter I-VTEC engine from standard 201 450k.s. goals through a new turbo and intercooler optimized to have a guarantee of 100,000 miles.

The appearance of tuned Civic Coupe Si is also quite impressive. The guys from Fox Marketing choose are very interesting pearl blue color for the body, fitted with a new car body kit and 20-inch wheels.

Improvements in Japanese coupe does not stop there, as it is also equipped with sport suspension, reduced ground clearance, more powerful brakes and racing seats Yonaka Ronin.