Sunday, October 19, 2008

Skoda Superb GreenLine






The Skoda Superb GreenLine is powered by a 1.9 TDI PD engine, equipped with diesel particulate filter, that gives 105bhp and is joined with a 5-speed manual transmission. The Skoda Superb GreenLine offers a 55.4 mpg fuel economy with this engine in a combined cycle and a 136 g/km CO2 emissions level. To be able to offer these numbers, the Skoda Superb GreenLine is lighter than the standard model, and has a longer gearing. Also have a re-mapped engine. The aerodynamics has improved and low resistance tires are installed.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Lexus IS250 Sports Concept




The Lexus IS250 Sports Concept has its premiere in Sydney. The Concept features visual and performance upgrades including brakes, shock absorbers, sway bars, chassis braces, air intake, clutch, short shift kit, exhaust, 19-inch wheels, engine cover and spoilers. Each component has been designed and tested to strict Lexus standards and provides a quantifiable benefit to the vehicles' handling and performance.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

FPV 5th Anniversary




Ford Performance Vehicles released today the FPV 5th Anniversary to celebrate 5 year of production. This model has been unveiled at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney and will be available in 200 units. The car comes equipped with 19" multi-spoke alloy wheels in Alpine Silver and a premium 6-piston Brembo brake package. The interior of the FPV 5th Anniversary includes Nudo Leather as standard with embossed logos and a build badge number mounted on the center console. The FPV 5th Anniversary price is $71,890.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

HSV Senator Signature SV08






Holden also revealed in Sydney today the limited edition HSV Senator Signature SV08. This model will be built in a limited run of 20 pieces whit manual and 30 with automatic gearbox units. The HSV Senator Signature SV08 comes with lower paint-outs and extra chrome accents on the side mirrors and door handles, 20" Pentagon wheels as standard and features a Magnetic Ride Control suspension with Sport mode and a front and rear Park Assist system.
The HSV Senator Signature SV08 is powered by a V8 engine developing 317 kW coupled with a new Tremec TR6060 gearbox. Price for this car is $82,700.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Volkswagen Tiguan Caractere




Caractere released their latest body kit for the Volkswagen Tiguan. This body kit includes a new front spoiler, rear spoiler and tow bar. The Caractere Volkswagen Tiguan body kit also comes with a new front grille, roof spoiler in two new designs - Sport or Classic, and wheel arch extensions. The Caractere body parts are made from PURim and are TUV certified. The price for this vehicle has not been announced yet. Company says it will go on sale next year.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan




Subaru Australia presented the new 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX sedan at the Sydney International Motor Show. This car puts out 26 kW and 23 Nm of torque more than the previous model that gives total power figures up to 195 kW at 6000 rpm and 343 Nm at 4000 rpm. The 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX sedan has a fuel consumption of 10.4 l/100km and a 247 g/km CO2 emissions level.
The Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Impreza WRX will feature a new mesh grille, red brake calipers and wider tires. Inside, red stitch seating will add to the sporty appearance. All new Impreza WRX versions will share the new suspension package, producing more sharper, aggressive handling.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Kicherer Audi RS6 RSStreet






Kicherer decided to improve this car. That's why first modifications where made at this car’s engine. They tuned it’s performances and now the engine has 700 HP and a max torque of 780 Nm. The car accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and it’s max speed is about 280 km/h. The Kicherer team installed a stainless steel exhaust system and with high performance spring kit it gained a lot in handling. They created a special kit made from carbon fiber elements to give a sportier look to this car, and they completed their tuning project with 22″ rims that are really great.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

ABT Audi Q5



The team from ABT changed the car’s face by installing new front and rear skirts, a front grille and a rear wing that make this car look aggressive. To complete this, they equipped it with 20″ BR rims. ABT also prepared some performance improvements for the Q5. The 2.0 TDI engine has 20 additional HP and it could develop 190 HP. The 3.0 TDI has 310 HP, 70 HP more than the series version. Since they improved the car’s power, ABT team offer a fine tuning package that includes suspensions, ABT level control, high performance brakes and they also lower the car if you wish.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Seat Leon 1 P by JE Design






JE Design is a well known Seat cars tuning company. The latest tuning kit gives a carbon look to Seat Leon and this includes a body kit and a special film that will be applied over the car to give that offers a carbon look. The most important performance modification was made for the 2.0 TDI engine. They managed to add 36 HP and now the engine can develop 176 HP and it has a maximum torque of 405 Nm. This performance improvements will help this car accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and this Leon could reach a maximum speed of 214 km/h. The front part of the car looks like a DTM racing car with new headlights masks and front spoiler. Leon 1 P also has new side skirts and a four pipe silencer made from stainless steel by JE Design. The tuner wanted a special body paint for this car and applied a special film to make a lovely 3D carbon look. The car has 19″ rims that are equipped with wide tires and new high performance braking system.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

B0 electric car by Pininfarina at Paris Motor Show


The car dubbed the B0, is the result of a collaboration with the Bolloré Group, which was mostly responsible for the car's lithium metal polymer battery pack. The car promising a range of 150 miles and a reasonable top speed of 80 mph, plus some nice touches like two LCD screens for instrumentation, and some solar cells on the roof to help top off the battery (most of the charging while driving is done with regenerative braking).

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Hamann BMW X6






BMW X6 is already a very popular. That's why every famous car tuner wants to modify this car.
The car has a smart 4×4 system and hybrid power. Longer, wider and lower than the X5, the X6 has an aggressive look. The guys from Hamann created a special tuning kit which have a new front bumper, an extension for the rear bumper, 20-23″ alloy rims, a suspension system that lowers the car with 40mm, luxury accessories for the car’s interior and a lot of improvements for the car’s engine. They managed to add 30 to 37 HP to each engine from a BMW X6 model.

Friday, October 3, 2008

BMW 135i Coupe by Hartge





The german car tuner Hartge has revealed a new tuning kit for BMW 135i Coupe. Hartge is created a special body kit that has an extension for the front spoiler, new side skirts, a rear diffuser and a small rear wing, and the car is a lot more aggressive than a stock BMW 135i. The car also received stylish 20″ rims.
The 135i Coupe modified by Hartge has gained 44 HP and it’s 3.0L twin-turbo engine can develop 350 HP and 340 Nm. The 135i Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and could reach 280 km/h. This power boost won’t change the car’s fuel usage which is pretty small for a fast car.
Other modifications includes a new exhaust system, carbon fiber mirrors and Hartge labels. In the interior, the tuner installed a sport and carbon fiber insertions that looks like those in race cars. In Germany the price for Hartge BMW 135i Coupe is 48,162 Euro without additional fees.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Suzuki Swift GS limited edition






Suzuki released details of new Suzuki Swift GS limited edition. Swift GS is powered by the 1.3-liter engine developing 68 kW / 92 hp and comes equipped with a range of accessories and special decals. Features a two-color sport seats in black and anthracite, a roof edge spoiler, new exhaust tips, a leather steering wheel and a Supreme Red Pearl Metallic paint finish. Also offers the possibility to personalize your car by adding a range of decals in a retro, flag, or rally style. The 2008 Suzuki Swift GS price is about 15,000 Euros.

Volkswagen Scirocco Oettinger



The new Volkswagen Scirocco has been on sale in Europe for just a month and Oettinger already made a special tuning kit for it. The new kit has a new front spoiler, side skirts and a rear air diffuser, a special exhaust system with 4 pipes made from stainless steel and 20″ Oettinger RXX alloy wheels. In the interior the new Volkswagen Scirocco has sporting appeal with carbon fiber elements, stainless steel kick plates and pedals made from aluminum.
Under the hood, the people from Oettinger modified the engine control unit. Now the 2.0L turbo engine can achieve 240 HP and the 1.4L TSI engine can develop 200 HP. Oettinger will create a special performance kit for the 2.0L TSI engine that will have 350 HP and 470 Nm. Other improvements include a adjustable suspension and larger and better brakes.