Cold War of Suzuki and VW Still Continues

Tokyo - The news about the reconciliation Suzuki and Volkswagen are indisputable. The cold war is still going on between them. Suzuki has denied there have been discussions with VW.

Disputes both happened after Volkswagen bought a 20 percent stake in Suzuki in January 2009 with a value of 1.7 billion euros. At the beginning of the agreement, Volkswagen will be helped given the way for entry into the Indian market where Suzuki is considered very strong.

Access to environmentally friendly technologies will also be opened. However, the relationship was fractured in September 2011 after VW accused Suzuki had violated their contract by choosing to use diesel engines from Fiat.

After this feud, Suzuki asks Volkswagen to release the shares and will buy again by Suzuki, but VW refused the request.

Previously rumored that the two companies are going to meet to solve the problem. "There are a variety of reports, but there really is not like that fact, so I can not talk about this topic," said Executive Vice President Suzuki Toshihiro.

Read More

French Police Prefer Riding Gasoline Fueled The BMW R1200RT

French - When the most of countries in the world began to consider using electric motorcycles for law enforcement duty vehicles, the French Police (French Law Enforcement Agencies) prefer riding gasoline fueled The BMW R1200RT. The reason, electric motorcycle for long distances will face obstacles.



Therefore, customs officials and police in France still use the BMW R1200RT. This motorcycle has proven comfortable ride for long-range patrols on the highway. Petrol engine motorcycles remain the choice for law enforcement facilities and battery technology does not yet support. In addition, electric motorbike price is still expensive.

The first BMW R1200RT 'Authorities' motorcycles were delivered to the French police in April, when the police motorcycle squad of the Republican Guard took delivery of 35 BMW R1200RT machines. At the same time, French customs officers received 20 new motorcycle BMW R1200RT 'customs-specification' bikes. While another 190 units will be distributed to police and officers escort.

Read More

Hyundai Develops Small SUV to Fight Ford Ecosport

Hyundai car manufacturer secretly floating Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) are small to fight Ford Ecosport. The car is reportedly now being designed.




Compact car segment in the world is growing. Many manufacturers make compact SUV from Ford Ecosport up with a plan to develop the Suzuki XA-Alpha.

Hyundai did not want to miss to make it and now they are rumored to release this car in 2014. Similarly, as reported by Auto Esporte, Saturday (2013/07/03).

Hyundai's small SUV reportedly will take the platform of HB20 and the lines will be very inspired design of the latest generation of the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Aura Santa Fe is likely to be present in the grille, the side line to line in the stern design.

Not yet known what choice of petrol and diesel that will strengthen this car, but it is likely that the machine will use a small engine under 2.0 liters.

Read More

Cruze Diesel Driven 900 Miles At 57.7 Average MPG

General Motors has posted a video showing yet another potential advantage offered by the pending 2013 Chevrolet Cruze turbo diesel over the Volkswagen Jetta TDI.

At least that’s the hope, because the competitive advantages appear to possibly be mixed with disadvantages as well, such as a starting price higher by $730, and city mpg lower by 3 mpg. But the Cruze diesel is well equipped at that price, promises more power, highway mileage of 46 vs 42 for the Jetta TDI, and on that note, GM engineer Tessa Baughman says she achieved an 800 and 900 mile run, each on a single tank. She did this, she says, while avoiding other hyper mileage techniques with the only concession to maximizing fuel economy being that she drove 5 mph below the posted limit.

With a fuel tank capacity of 15.6 gallons for the Cruze diesel, this equates to a highway figure of 51.28 and 57.69 mpg respectively. As a point of comparison, the record set with a manual-transmission 2013 VW Passat TDI rated at 43 mpg highway was an astonishing 84.1 mpg over 1,626 mpg. However this was set by expert hyper mileage instructors, John and Helen Taylor, and in this case, the boilerplate caveat “your mileage may vary” applies doubly. The take home message with the Cruze Diesel is it too can substantially beat its highway numbers, so, is it thus possible it can beat its city mpg number and close the gap between it and the VW as well?

The Cruze diesel starts at $ $24,885 plus $810 destination charge. It is available only with automatic transmission. Volkwagen offers a manual for $23,055 plus $795 destination or automatic for $24,155 plus destination charges. The EPA mileage per gallon estimates for the Cruze Diesel are 27 city, 46 highway, 33 combined. For the Jetta TDI, it’s 32 city, 42 highway, 33 combined. This said, options can easily make either car overlap each other, and GM says for the starting price, its Cruze Diesel is a comparatively solid value as equipped.

Without a doubt, VW has established a fan base for its Jetta TDI, which leads the small but growing clean diesel car market. The Chevrolet, GM points out, has a track record too, however. It was launched in other markets in 2010, and 33,000 units have been sold so far.
The gas variants of the Cruze furthermore have proven to be a top seller for GM, even usurping once stalwarts such as the Honda Civic. So, if the Cruze diesel, engineered with help from Germans to give all comers a run for their money is as good as promised, GM does stand to begin eroding VW’s market.

Working against them all is diesel remains more expensive than gasoline, making the premium each vehicle costs over gas equivalents a real exercise in number crunching. In their favor also, diesels can operate at lower rpms, potentially can last longer for those who keep their cars till the wheels fall off, and their power characteristics are excellent also.

The Cruze is said to offer performance like a V6 with highway mileage only 2 mpg less than the Toyota Prius Liftback, and with potential to match the Prius Liftback’s mileage and be much faster when desired. Of course, The Prius’ 51 mpg city and 50 mpg combined figures solidly trounce the Cruze diesel’s 27 mpg and 33 mpg respectively, but the Toyota is an altogether different technology that lends itself to excellent city figures. We could go on and on with point and counterpoint, but the addition of a new contender, whether it sells well, or only moderately, can only be seen as a step in the right direction. Rome was not built in a day, and neither will a changeover be to more fuel-efficient transportation.

Read More

Honda’s Civic Tops All Safety Ratings

The new 2013 Honda Civic Sedan has received the highest possible overall safety ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

This is good news for a car that is known to be one of the most popular small car among individual buyers. The 2013 Civic Sedan recently received the top 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), and the highest possible rating of Top Safety Pick+ from the IIHS, including a top score of Good in the new small overlap frontal collision test.

Honda said it leads all automakers with every one of its tested model year 2013 vehicles earning a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS. The 2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe are the first and only small cars to earn the IIHS’ highest safety rating of Top Safety Pick, and the NCAP 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for the Civic Sedan further separates Civic from the competition in safety ratings performance.

The 2013 Accord also earned these high safety ratings in the midsize segment. “Car shoppers cannot find a small car with higher overall safety ratings than the 2013 Honda Civic,” said Art St. Cyr, vice president of product planning and logistics at American Honda. “Safety ratings leadership across product lines is a fundamental part of not only our strategic business plan, but also our philosophy as a company.”

The Civic Sedan, which Honda said was significantly re-engineered for 2013, is equipped with Honda’s next generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, which contributes to make Civic the first small car to earn a Top Safety Pick+ crash safety rating, and the first to earn the highest rating of GOOD in the IIHS’ new small overlap frontal crash test (sometimes called a ‘narrow offset’ test).

This aggressive test is designed to simulate what happens when the front corner of a vehicle collides with another vehicle or an object such as a tree or utility pole at high speed. Honda said the reinforced ACE body structure found on the 2013 Civic further enhances frontal crash energy through a wider range of these offset and oblique collision scenarios.

Additional standard safety equipment on all Civic models include Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control; an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); side curtain airbags; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; and driver and front passenger side airbags.

Read More

2005 - 2011 Porsche 911 RS1 Street by LOMA

LOMA is best known for its work on the C6 Corvettes, but recently the German company has decided to turn its sights on Porsche. Because of the company’s location, all of the parts in the kit are made in Germany using carbon fiber, which is something a Porsche owner will prefer.

The 911 GT3 RSR is one of the most awesome Porsches ever built, but it’s not built to handle daily driving nor is it priced for the average Porsche buyer. To help satisfy your urge to own one, LOMA decided to make a kit to allow for you to turn your 997 into an RSR.

The 911 retains the stock engine that produces at least 325 horsepower, but LOMA offers a sports exhaust system to give the car more of a racecar soundtrack. The suspension and brakes also stay the same as the stock car, so the car doesn’t ride any lower than stock unless you decide to lower the car yourself.

Read More

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

Chevrolet Corvette served as an Indianapolis 500 pace car for the first time back in 1978 and Chevrolet has sent a total of 11 models to pace "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." The 2013 model year will be the 12th time a Corvette model will pace Indianapolis, and as rumored two days ago, it will be the new Corvette Stingray.

The model will be equipped with the track-capable Z51 package, which adds a limited-slip differential for reduced under-steer while cornering, improved aerodynamics and ride tweaks to help it handle corners more effectively. The Stingray Pace Car is painted in a Laguna Blue Tintcoat exterior combined with official Indianapolis 500 graphics on the doors.

The technology features and powertrain will be identical to the standard version, except that the Pace Car will be equipped with track-mandated safety features and strobe lights.

Read More

2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe Revealed in Patent Drawings

Jaguar announced its intentions to release a coupe version of the F-Type once the roadster version hit the market. Until now, however, the car has never been spotted testing anywhere around the world, so we had to just trust Jaguar’s word.

Today, we can add some substance to Jag’s claim, as leaked patent drawings of the F-Type Coupe have made their way onto the Internet and they reveal the final design of the sports coupe. Not that it’s very hard to imagine how an F-Type Coupe would look like, since you are essentially slapping a fixed roof on top of the F-Type Roadster. Reports point toward everything else being borrowed from the roadster version, including the exterior look and the engine lineup.

The F-Type Coupe will arrive on the market sometime in 2014 and will be followed by a more powerful R version. A Sport Brake version has also been rumored, but we doubt we are ever going to see it.

Read More

Acura RLX (2014)

 

Oke Car | Acura RLX (2014) | The RLX 2014 together with a new direct-injection 3.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC ® V-6 engine with an engine capacity SPORT sequential 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. For the tour excellent product RLX new 3.5-liter engine of 90 percent of the maximum torque over a wide speed range from 2,000 rpm to 6,600 rpm. The 3.5-liter engine complies with the strict ULEV-2 rated California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions. 2014, RLX is larger than its predecessor RL in a series of important dimensions, including the width, the length and the front and rear. The pass to 112.2 centimeters, two centimeters longer than its predecessor, RL, offers more rear cabin space and improve the quality of leadership in the process. 74.4 cm wide, RLX Acura too. Significant 1.7 inches wider than the previous model RL Static and dynamic rigidity and rear lateral stiffness has greatly improved. The strength and stiffness in key areas to increase without increasing the weight, and 55 percent of the body piece of high strength steel RLX occurs. Hot forging of high-strength steel is used in key areas to improve the performance of impact resistance.

The 2014 Acura RLX Jewel Eye ™ offers LED headlights of the first world, excellent light distribution and excellent for the entire range of street lighting and the properties of light. The LED rear lights lighting RLX periphery that is effective and very special. The accuracy of the series steering wheel (AWS-P) RLX system continuously monitors and calculates the correct amount of traction independent (convergence angle), the. Before the new Acura RLX double wishbone, lower maneuverability of double articulation around a larger driver safety maneuverability of the fork and the confidence and sophistication. Available Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) allows the driver to the desired speed and extent of the distance behind a vehicle detected before selecting imagine why. When the vehicle is detected within the scope of the system and stop RLX be terminated. When the vehicle moves forward in the direction of the front part of the vehicle to flash multi-information display symbol.

RLX efficient vehicle stability ™ (VSA ®) improves vehicle stability during cornering. The RLX and RLX Brands navigation with 7-spoke alloy wheels 18x8J sound, while the level of technology, advanced audio and Krell have alloy wheels large noise reduction 19x8J. The special design reduces tire noise reducing noise of 7 dB over a range of audible frequencies. Standard three-zone climate control for comfort for passengers in the cabin. Ventilated front seats and heated rear seats able to advance the university. Rich, luxurious living place Milano leather is standard on the RLX with the technology package and higher, the degree of soil cover with leatherette seats. The focus of the new dashboard is a large, 8-inch color audio / information screen that offers a variety of useful information and access to a variety of custom features. If equipped with a navigation system, the screen combined in the same position / navigation and audio information.

The RLX comes with the new generation of Acura Link ® is based on cloud connected car equipped and offers a full range of media services, comfort and safety, including bi-directional communication and Internet-enabled devices. Superior sound quality has always been a brand Acura, and RLX, three audio systems are offered an impressive Acura / ELS ® 10-speaker sound system. Can RLX technology. Acura / ELS Premium Audio System Studio ® comes standard with an advanced powered speaker with 14 speakers and amplifiers in the last four years as one of the most respected companies in the world audio - In Advance Audio Krell and accounts, 14 - Krell speaker sets new standard for audio performance of the car. The new 2014 Acura RLX has a long list of safety technologies and standards available.

It is equipped with active safety technologies include Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). Passive safety systems include a new generation of advanced compatibility engineering ™ (ACE ™ IIS) body structure, two-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, side airbags, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, driver knee airbag, front head restraints and front seatbelts with pretensioners and force.

Automotive ATOZY

Automotive ATOZY

Read More

Holden VF Commodore Calais V Concept (2013)

 

ATOZY |Holden VF Commodore Calais V Concept (2013) | We redesigned everything from the dashboard are the graphics of the instrument panel, bonnet, center console and steering wheel flow layout panel, seating, storage and lighting. The project team material high grade titanium and black tone light aircraft to a feeling that the level structured Calais V-Series sample selected with great effect. VF Calais V peak inside ergonomically symmetrical design of global search is powered up the expectations and preferences of consumers. The center console features a covered space redesigned cup holder versatile new smaller storage element, electric parking brake and a cell phone is easily accessible on the front of the driver's license new auto parts. In night mode, the cavity light attraction of this area and the ice blue door ambient lighting. The VF Calais V-Series also offers a top frame, the new seat with curved profiles GM comfort designed to ensure best practices worldwide implementation details of the integration and quality. Combine driver heated sports front passenger and back tense and strengthening for enhanced cushioning.

The show car is pierced by a modern combination of the finest leather with suede inserts in the lightweight titanium and stitching accent, and a center of retail covered jet black. Tap Chrome on the new steering wheel and elsewhere through subtle elements are silver electroplated chromium supplements. Holden chief designer Richard Ferlazzo Creative Design says VF beautiful new figure is true to traditional concepts. The cover is bright and modern, more sophisticated. The headlights and taillights are complex treatments, complex and finely detailed. Really part of the design DNA Moved Finish New integrated taillights and license plate lights on the lower fairing is wider, cleaner look. The opulence of the new interior design is reflected in the color design modern and luxurious Holden VF and strategy pad.

2013 Calais V indoor environment with a strong emphasis on the degree of detail with finishes such as perforated materials, deer and chromium have been carefully chosen to reflect the theme of improving the design of sporting luxury. More interior wood and chrome accents add a touch of modern elegance. Two images of the interior have been created a dark picture with details and light titanium decoration more technical strategy - and an interior that is lighter and has the ultimate in luxury style. The car show VF Calais V has an elegant interior and we are convinced that we have the technology brief for that. Modern and luxurious The lower band V includes front honeycomb mesh insert detail Calais stitched black and chrome intake. The doors on the outside chrome sport pilot and light LED lamp operating / parking light chrome support integrated combination belt.

Deep trapezoidal grille with a bright chrome finish, Holden exceptional head and horizontally on a black background with shiny texture shirt. Halogen headlights Fluid, sculptural and incredibly shaped stones, with layers of complex internal light guide "eyebrows", a detail projector zip hoodies, black bezel accents. The band is flanked by the flared front wings and flared wheel arches modified aerodynamics. Deeply concave 20-inch V-Calais car shows ten dual wheels machined alloy radial triangular elements. Vents thin vertical wings with a chromed wheels take repetition. Door handle surrounds, trim waist and door frames are available in polished chrome, painted steel while Prussia exterior color concept reflects the luxurious style of polished chrome exterior. Play the fluid design headlights, taillights expand integrated into the tailgate. These intricate details and chrome rings for jewelry are instantly recognizable bright red "hot spots". 

Automotive ATOZY

Automotive ATOZY

Read More

Bentley Mulsanne (2013)

 

ATOZY |Bentley Mulsanne (2013) | The specification includes headrest new new luxury comfort, with manually adjustable wings to support relaxation side as a driver. The super-soft restrictions are designed to fold neatly, without wrinkles your skin while extending lower standard headrest for maximum comfort to ensure an even wider range of number of passengers. New platforms are already available, finished with flat cabin carpet and hide cut to fit each individual vehicle. Seating comfort is enhanced with duck feather pillows thin, cut to the same tan as traditional chairs used in the specific comfort. This hidden compartment padded doors can easily fit mobile phones, personal items, or Bluetooth headset for Rear Seat Entertainment.

Operated from the steering wheel or the rear compartment by lifting switch windows, curtains are fully integrated in the rear doors and rear surround. The new design option specifies Crewe Entertainment offers a full menu of communications, information and entertainment, with picnic tables back designed for iPad and wireless keyboard. Connectivity is improved by the introduction of a Wi-Fi router with a high-speed Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) telephone module and SIM card reader located in the glove box, a rolling Wi-Fi hotspot for Internet access to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously.

Increase Bentley Mulsanne first color choices are three new additions to the range, black cashmere, Portofino and Bowness. Finally Damson color is rich and lush with a quality, low velvety and the sparkle of diamonds rare thin purple. There are also three other skin colors, Damson, saffron and Brunel. Damson is a rich, dark red paint designed for the new Damson to complete, while Safran is a rich, warm tones inspired by the saffron bread. Finally Brunel is a gray hot technician, designed to perfectly complement the exterior colors in the spectrum of gray and blue.

Planned for the discerning traveler, a series of hand luggage Mulsanne made by renowned specialists Schedoni Italian luggage are now available. The pieces are handmade according to customer specifications, with Bentley Bentley monogrammed lining and embossed logo on the front and use the same skins that come in a Bentley car. The architecture allows luggage to provide a color separation between the frame and the main panel.

Automotive ATOZY

Automotive ATOZY

Read More

2013 Audi R8 V10 Limited Edition

If you thought the Audi R8 China Edition was rare, then you’ll be shocked to know that there’s a limited-edition model that’s even rarer than that. This is the Audi R8 V10 Limited Edition and, as its name suggests, Audi is only building a select number of these babies — 30 in all — for the Chinese market. To distinguish itself from the rest of the R8s out there, including the aforementioned China Edition, Audi decided to dress up the R8 Limited Edition in a unique Nordic Gold paint finish that, on looks alone, can make a serious case as a permanent color option for the R8.

Aesthetic modifications are also abound for this limited-run model, highlighted by front and rear air intakes and outlets, lightweight tailpipes, and a radiator grille that has been finished in matte black. The dress up continues with the front and rear slats. Additionally, the rear bumper, and the radiator grille surround and bars all sport a matte-titanium-grey finish. The front spoiler, side blades, fixed rear wing and the enlarged diffuser have been upgraded to carbon matte.

Inside, the R8 Limited Edition features sports bucket seats and headlining, both of which have been dressed with black Alcantara with contrasting stitching and piping, and the knee pad now comes in shark skin black with its own contrast stitching. Carbon matte, or at least inlays of it, was also used inside, particularly the A-pillar and the door pulls. To assert the limited-edition nature of this R8, the aluminum gear knob comes with a limited edition number, ranging from 1 to 33 with the numbers 4, 14, and 24 excluded from the list. Why, you ask? The number "4" equates to bad mojo for the Chinese.

Audi China has priced the R8 Limited Edition at 2,628,000 yuan, which is around $420,000 based on current exchange rates, an amount that affluent and passionate Chinese auto enthusiasts won’t have trouble shelling out.

Read More

2013 Ferrari F12berlinetta Giallo Acquila

Last week we brought you the first details on the 770 Daytona Milano — the first special edition designed by Ferrari using its new individually developed program. Regardless of the fact that the 770 Daytona Milano’s first image was likely a Photoshopped image of the F12berlinetta at its Geneva debut, it was still pretty sweet. Today is time for the first rendering of a new specially designed F12berlinetta, the Giallo Acquila. This model is designed by PininFarina in cooperation with Fioravanti.

As you can notice from this first rendering, this special F12berlinetta Giallo Acquila will feature an updated, more aggressive rear with some extra lines and a big spoiler. The wheel arches have also been made slightly wider and they hide a pretty large set of wheels. We cannot tell for sure if the 729-horsepower, V-12 engine will get any increases, but we can at least hope.

All these changes have transformed the F12berlinetta into an even more desirable supercar, but also into one even more expensive. The question is who has the right amount of money to acquire this special supercar? Question No. 2 is will this program actually be realized or just fizzle away before the F12berlinetta is actually released.

Read More

2014 Ferrari GTE Virtual Concept By Angelo Granata

Thanks to a leaked teaser of the Ferrari F70 a.k.a the next Enzo, the rumor train is now at its peak.

Using the various pictures that Ferrari has taken and keeping Pininfarina’s current design language in mind, a man named Angelo Granata has created a beautiful rendering of what he thinks is the next Ferrari F70.

It does stay true to the Ferrari design language, although if you glance at the dual-projector LED headlamps for a moment, it has an uncanny resemblance to the Aventador. Now that is something that Ferrari would definitely avoid, given the heavy rivalry. Also it’s lacking the iconic F1-inspired nose from the original Enzo, which was a distinguishing factor in terms of design. This nose does, however, serve a purpose, as its duckbill shape adds much-needed downforce to the front axle as the vehicle’s speed increases.

The rear end is a perfect mixture of the F12Berlinetta, Enzo and the 458 Italia, though the quartet tail lamps may not make it in the final design. The virtual concept’s body measures in at 4,650 mm (183.1 inches) long X 2,030 mm (79.9 inches) wide X 1,080 mm (42.5 inches) high, but no estimated weight was given.

The concept houses a mechanically actuated spoiler which is not only cool as heck, but also keeps the car planted on the track. With the kind of power the Enzo successor is supposed to pump out, that actuated wing may not be a bad idea.

The Ferrari GTE virtual concept is fitted with a 7.3-liter V-12 engine that pumps out 800 horsepower and a KERS hybrid system that adds an extra 120 ponies to the stable. This gives it a net horsepower of 920, which is exactly what all of the rumors are pointing to with the new F70. Unfortunately, the engine setup isn’t confirmed, except for the KERS system, so this is still just speculation.

With Ferrari being as silent as a monk on the Ferrari F70, we can do nothing but drool at these concept pictures and hope that some elements make it to the final official design.

Images used with permission from Angelo Granata 

Read More

2013 Ferrari FF Czech Edition

Ferrari’s Tailor Made Personalization Program has produced yet another one-off FF supercar, further proving that the Italian automaker is serious about giving customers exactly what they want.

The latest model was actually built for Czech dealership SF Motors and has been appropriately called the "Czech Edition". There are no performance modifications on this one, but what it does carry is a host of aesthetic upgrades that definitely differentiates itself from the rest of the FFs roaming around the world these days.

The FF Czech Edition comes with a matte-orange finish that Ferrari Tailor Made Personalization Program calls "Rosso Dino.” Whatever name it came up with for this, it looks absolutely sick. On top of the matte orange finish is a matte black roof, a carbon packet, Daytona seats for the interior, a high-tech JBL sound system with a pair of Ferrari-branded headphones, a passenger display, and a "Specially made for Czech" plaque complete with the Prancing Horse logo on one end and the Czech flag on the other.

If you really think about it, there are not a whole lot of upgrades on this one, not even something that packages itself as a "Czech Edition" like a flag badge or something. But either way, this one-off FF looks pretty sweet.

At a whopping 7,390,000 CZK (€295,000/$385,700) price tag, it had better be “sweet.”

Big thanks to Ondřej Vávra and Aleš Chytráček of CzechFerrari.Cz for the photos!

Read More

2013 McLaren MP4-12C Gulf Blue By McLaren Newport Beach

The folks over McLaren Newport Beach are quite famous for their exclusive M4-12C supercar. After they have developed an awesome chrome 12C, they have decided it is time to do something extreme and unique again. And they achieved this with an MP4-12C featuring the infamous Gulf Racing theme.

You have to admit that the Gulf Blue paint scheme fits perfectly and makes the MP4-12C looking even more aggressive. It’s true the paint scheme looks a little bit brighter than the original Gulf paint schemes we saw back in the 1970s, but it will still turn some heads.

We are not too sure the price McLaren NB is asking for this supercar, but still it will be a nice addition to your garage. The car keeps the usual 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine producing a mouth-watering 592 horsepower at 7,000rpm and 443 pound-feet of torque between 3,000 and 7,000 rpm. That’s enough power to sprint the car up to an impressive top speed of 207 mph.

Read More

2013 Pagani Zonda PS

We are not very sure how many of you remember the unique Zonda PS announced back in 2009, but for those of you that do, Pagani has now unveiled a new version of the PS edition. The model announced back in 2009 was spotted a few times while it was heading to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but it was stored and there was no chance to see it again.

However, a new version of the Zonda PS has been caught for the first time. As you can see, the new PS edition has dropped the previous white and black combination and looks a little bit more stylish, thanks to its new blue color.

The Zonda PS also features a gigantic spoiler and a roof scoop, just like the ones we have seen in the Zonda R.

More details on the new Pagani Zonda PS will be unveiled in the upcoming weeks, so stay tuned!

Read More

Office-K Adds Some Visual Upgrades to the Ferrari F12berlinetta

Generally we do not agree with upgrading the look of a Ferrari model, and even less when it comes to the likes of the F12berlinetta. However, the past few weeks have brought us quite an impressive amount of upgrade packages for the Italian supercar, as the latest one was announced just the other days byDMC Tuning.

Today we have an offering from the Japanese tuner, Office-K, that updates the look of the F12berlinetta with a subtle exterior kit. The updates start with a new set of Forgiato F2.14 wheels sized 21 inches up front and 22 inches at the rear. The wheels are finished in a very cool gloss black combined with red and carbon-fiber accents.

The new wheels seem to fit perfectly with the new carbon-fiber wrap offered by the tuner. It covers all the plastic sections of the car, including the front air intakes, the rear diffuser and the air intakes.

Unfortunately, Office-K offers you no updates under the hood, so you’ll have to stick with the standard 729 horsepower V12 engine. But who’s complaining, right?

Read More

2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport by Bernar Venet

The 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport by Bernar Venet is an interpretation of the car by the French artist who is world famous. His conceptual style is on exhibit worldwide. The collaboration is a natural progression, one artiste to another.
Bernar expressed his passion for the supercar by designing a special edition that included detailed artwork for the front and inside of the supercar.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe	Est. Market Price: NA
Fuel Tank Capacity: 26.4 gals (100 l)	MPG: 6 city / 15 hwy

Dimensions

Length: 175.7 in. (446.2 cm)	Wheelbase: 106.6 in. (271 cm)
Height: 47.4 in. (120.4 cm)	Width: 78.6 in. (199.8 cm)
Curb Weight: 4387 lbs (1990 kg)	Maximum Seating: 2

Performance

Engine: W16 Quad Turbo	Displacement: 8.0 Liter
Horsepower: 1200 HP	Max RPM: 6400 rpm
Torque: 1106 lb-ft	Transmission: 7-Gear DSG
0-60 mph: 2.6 seconds	Top Speed: 255 mph (410 km/h)

Engine
Bernar's Bugatti Veyron has an 8 liter W16 engine capable of generating 1200 HP with 1106 lbs ft of torque. The top speed has been limited to 255 MPH and it can go from 0 to 62 in just 2.6 seconds with the aid of the quad turbocharger system.
Performance
The Benet Veyron still has the same handling challenges. It can drive in a straight line no problem, but when it comes making the turns and sharp corners, the Bugatti tends to understeer. Due to its size and weight, the car does tents to stick to the road but steering at high speeds needs some improvement.
Exterior
Bernar Venet’s work on the Veyron was limited to a splashy artwork. The front of the car is painted in orange, fading into black. The transition is made of mathematical equations used by the engineering team during the design stage.
Interior
The inside matches the overall chromatic pallet of the exterior. The dashboard is covered with dark brown leather while the seats are lighter in color. On the left and right front doors, Bernar added custom artwork inspired by the same equations used on the exterior.

Despite the fact that the manufacturer only built one, the 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport by Bernar Venet comes with visually appealing characteristics. Designed by an enthusiast, Bernar used the engineer's equations to make the artwork. Besides the inside and outside do have visual elements that make it a conversation starter, no other changes have been on this model in terms of its overall specifications.

Read More

2012 SsangYong e-XIV Concept

The Korean motor company, SsangYong, introduces the 2012 SsangYong e-XIV Concept car at the Paris Motor Show in 2012. The e-XIV concept builds on previous offerings from Ssang Yong, with improved technology and a greater range.
The e-XIV benefits from being equipped with a gas engine to supplement the electric engine and increase the range.

Integrated Solar Panel
One of the innovative features of this car is the glass roof, which has a built-in solar panel. The power needed to drive some of the vehicle's internal electrical systems is drawn from the solar panel. This includes internal lighting, the air conditioning system, and the car's audio system.
The concept is drive by a 1 liter, two cylinder hybrid engine. At this time, the 20kW motor has a range of 50 miles, after which the petrol engine allows it go 373 miles.
Exterior
The car is intended to be a crossover utility vehicle, and its visual appearance reinforces the impression of a car that is built for practicality rather than performance. It has quite a chunky, box-like appearance.
The designers have significantly reduced the amount of glass in the side and rear windows. The two side windows in the rear are tiny compared to other cars. The smaller side windows at the front result in the car's two doors having more metal than normal, adding to the solid appearance of the vehicle.

Interior
The car is supplied with four bucket seats, each of which can be adjusted independently. This allows the driver and passengers to individually adjust their seats, and also provides different configurations for storage.
The seats are finished in white and gray trim, and each has built-in headrests. There are separate central consoles dividing both the front pair and the rear pair. Use of purple and blue coloring on various surfaces provides eye-catching contrast to the white and gray.
A graphic display built in to the fascia provides real time information to the driver. The car incorporates the newest developments in IT, providing full interconnectivity for modern smart devices.

Read More

2012 Lotus Exige V6 Cup

The Lotus Exige is one of the most outstanding race-cars available. However, for people who are into mid-engine racers, then the 2012 Lotus Exige V6 Cup is the answer. The V6 Cup is a special edition of the Exige S which has been prohibited in America, since it did not meet airbag safety standards.
This is a track-only car which means that it cannot be driven on public roads. This car will be available in two versions: track day edition and competition-Spec trim.

Specifications

General Info

Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe	Est. Market Price: $102,222
Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.5 gals. (40L)	MPG: 6 city / 16 hwy

Dimensions

Length: 160.7 in. (408.4 cm)	Wheelbase: 93.3 in. (237 cm)
Height: 44.5 in. (112.9 cm)	Width: 70.9 in. (180.2 cm)
Curb Weight: 2381 lbs (1080 kg)	Ground Clearance: NA
Luggage Capacity: NA	Maximum Seating: 2

Performance

Engine: SuperCharged V6 VVT-i	Displacement: 3.5 Liter
Horsepower: 346 HP	Max RPM: 7000 rpm
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm	Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 mph: 3.8 seconds	Top Speed: 170 mph (274 km/h)

Engine
The V6 Cup comes with a 3.5L V6 engine that generates 346 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 4,500rpm. This power enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 171 mph.
Lotus made this vehicle “race ready” by adding features that include: multi-adjustable suspension system, and a Lotus-Dynamic-Performance-Management system. The latter enables the driver to operate between three driving modes: Sport, Race and Touring. Other performance related features are: racing roll cage, and option for 6-point or 4-point race harness.

Exterior
The V6 Cup has revised aerodynamic features found in the rear and front. Another notable features are the Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo tires that wrap the car's wheels. The car also comes with an aero-optimized front-splitter, and a rear wing. Generally, the V6 Cup weighs 2381 pounds, which is 200 lbs lighter than the Exige S.
Interior
Inside, you will encounter a total racing experience. Many racing gadgets have been incorporated including, a removable steering column, an FIA-compliant fire extinguisher, HANS-compliant race seats and adjustable suspension.
You should expect to see the V6 Cup (2012) in competitions including: Lotus Cup Europe, Hungary Lotus Cup (Ladies), Lotus Cup UK, Japan Lotus Cup and Lotus Cup Eastern-Europe among others.
With its powerful engine, the V6 Cup is most likely to outdo other models during those competitions. Only twenty of these are being made.

Read More