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Wheelsandmore McLaren MP4-12C
WheelsWheelsandmore were tasked with ‘creating something diabolical’ out of the McLaren MP4-12C so in order to achieve that they immediately started working on a performance kit called ‘Toxique Evil’.
The kit comprises from a handcrafted exhaust system with remote-able exhaust valves and optimized control electronics and it help the car’s 3.8-litre V8 to jump from 600 HP to a ‘diabolical’ output of 666 HP.
Furthermore Wheelsandmore said it is currently testing a turbo and intercooler upgrade that could increase the engine’s performance even further, to 800 horses.andmore McLaren MP4-12C
2013 SRT Viper Logo named Stryker
The 2013 SRT Viper which we already reported that has officially dropped the Dodge name from its badging is also going to have a new logo.
The logo is named ‘Stryker’ and it’s keeping with the brand’s tradition of refreshing its logo with each new generation Viper.
This time the logo was designed by Vince Galante, a Chrysler designer and Viper owner who’s plans of making the badge appear ‘sinister’ and with an ‘evil grin’ seems to have been accomplished successfully.
Vorsteiner Rolls Royce Ghost Previewed
American tuner Vorsteiner has previewed their new personalisation kit targeted towards the Rolls Royce Ghost.
The luxury saloon received a somewhat different look through the addition of an add-on front spoiler featuring a replaceable center chin splitter, new side sills, a carbon deck lid spoiler at the back and a new diffuser.
The Vorsteiner Rolls Royce Ghost has also received a lowered suspension plus a set of 24 inch 3-piece aluminium forged wheels assembled on a floating center cap.
Video: 2013 Ford B-Max Door System
Ford is continuing to tease the upcoming B-MAX this time through an animation video that walks around the small MPV and also showcases the vehicle’s Easy Access Door System.
We talked about the B-MAX’s door system in our previous post here while in terms of motorisation, it has been said that power will be provided by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine generating either 100 or 125 PS in its two available power stages.
Land Rover Defender by Prindiville Design
Prindiville, a London based tuner who recently announced that it is back in business, have presented their take on the Limited Edition Land Rover Defender.
Limited to 25 exemplars world-wide, this hand assembled Land Rover is based on the latest Defender 90 Hard Top model which comes with a 2.4-litre TDi engine under the hood coupled to a dual-range six-speed gearbox.
The 122 bhp produced as standard by this engine have been increased to 190 bhp and 460 Nm of peak torque, figures which enable the British model to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 10 seconds, which is pretty good considering the size and the weight of this car.
ASMA Design Lamborghini Aventador Preview
ASMA Design are offering a peak at their upcoming list of exterior accessories designed to fit the Lamborghini Aventador.
The Aventador looks pretty aggressive as stock if you ask us, bun then again that is what customizing your car is all about, taking things beyond standard for a guaranteed exclusive appearance.
And you might already know that ASMA design are good at that, especially by looking at this photo were we see that they managed to make the Aventador appear much more extravagant without going to far. We still however have to see the front end of this thing before we can voice our final opinion about it.
2012 Hyundai Azera Price
Apart from the new Genesis Coupe, Hyundai has also placed a price tag on the 2012 Azera. In this case the car starts at 32,000 USD in basic form, and can reach 36,000 USD for the range-topping Azera equipped with the Technology Package.
Sales will begin in April, with the redesigned Azera being offered with a 3.3-litre engine GDI V6 under its skin, which delivers 293 HP to the wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox. According to Hyundai this engine will allow the Azera to return 23 mpg in a combined cycle (20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway).
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Price for US
Pricing for the facelifted 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which will become available for purchase in the US in March, has been announced.
Depending on the two available powerplant choices its price will start at either 23,250 USD for the 2.0T version which produces 274 HP and 275 lb-ft of torque from its 4-cylinder turbo unit, or at 28,750 USD for the more powerful 3.8 R-Spec model which delivers 348 HP and 295 lb-ft of peak torque from a Lambda DOHC V6 engine.
2013 Audi RS4 Avant Officially Revealed
The Germans from Audi have pulled the wraps off the 2013 RS4 Avant. This top-off the line A4 model will appear in the flesh at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, but we don’t have to wait until March to find out what new RS4 Avant is capable of as technical and performance details have also accompanied today’s official release.
The performance version station wagon is powered by the company’s 4.2-litre V8 that generates 450 PS (331 kW) at 8,250 rpm and 430 Nm (317.15 lb-ft) of peak torque between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm, with this engine allowing the 2013 RS4 Avant to sprint from 0 to 62 mph (100 Km/h) in 4.7 seconds and reach a limited top speed of 155 mph (155 mph) / (can be increased to 127 mph / 280 Km/h upon request).
2013 Kia ceed
Kia has published a set of new photos along with details that explain how their new generation hatchback has become more mature.
The 2013 Kia ceed will premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next month, with this latest version described as a combination between dynamic, sophisticated styling and maturity and prestige.
The new ceed 5-door hatchback is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor, with its coupe-like proportions emphasised by the steeply raked A pillar, the low belt line in the front and the lengthened side windows.