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TESLA Roadster Sport BRABUS Green Package
The Zero Emissions division of BRABUS has released photos and details with their Green Package available for the TESLA Roadster Sport.
Besides receiving a set of custom alloys (18 inch front and 19 inch rear) wrapped in performance tires, and a long list of interior enhancements, the TESLA Roadster Sport BRABUS Green Package includes a home charging station which will allow recharging three times faster than the regular household power outlet.
MTM Audi A1
German performance specialist MTM has published photos that reveal their latest creation, the MTM Audi A1. Featuring an exterior finish which reminds of the MTM Audi RS6 Clubsport, the MTM Audi A1 has received a set of 18 inch BIMOTO alloys wrapped in performance tires, upgraded brakes and a lowered suspension which will naturally improve the vehicle’s dynamics.
The MTM Audi A1 has also received a set of wheel spacers, while in terms of performance enhancements, there are no details available at this point.
Fiat Mio Concept video
The Fiat Mio Concept which has been recently showcased at the Sao Paolo Motor Show, was born in Brazil, after the automaker has collected more than 11,000 design proposals from users over the Internet.
This next video shows some of the functions enabled by the Fiat Mio Concept, which is an electric city car developed to fit in everyday life.
TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR
A new performance program from Russian tuner TopCar which has evolved their previous tuning kit for the 2011 Porsche Panamera called the Stingray into the Stingray GTR.
This means that instead of 542 HP as before, the TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR will be able to unleash 600 HP, a figure that will definitely make power addicts happier.
In terms of styling, the TopCar Porsche Panamera Stingray GTR resembles with the tuner’s customized Porsche Cayenne 2 presented by us yesterday, and it features modified elements make from carbon fiber and Kevalr like a redesigned front bumper, a new engine bonnet with air intakes, new side sills, wider fenders, and an additional rear wing.
Video: Skoda Superb Estate vs Mercedes E Class Estate
In this next video from FifthGear we have Graham from the office comparing the show’s Skoda Superb Estate crew car with the best estate on sale – the Mercedes E Class.
Even though you might consider these models for be far away from eachother, they are actually pretty close, however the Merc is the winner in pretty much any department by the narrowest of margins.
Some examples where the Mercedes E Class Estate is better are boot space, body control, suspension noise and interior refinement, while the Skoda Superb Estate scores a point due to its dual clutch transmission that shifts faster than the Merc’s 6-speed automatic.
G POWER BMW Z4 3.0i
German tuner G Power are using technology from their record braking 800 HP M5 Hurricane RR on a smaller scale on and applied it to the BMW Z4 3.0i. They are offering performance upgrades that increase output figures on the G POWER BMW Z4 3.0i to a total of 286 HP (210 kW) @ 6,000 rpm and 345 Nm of torque @ 3,500 rpm, which means a 55 HP and 45 Nm of torque increase over the stock version.
Lancia Stratos specs
The Lancia Stratos specs have just been released, so we can finally know what this one-off model that created a lot of buzz, is capable of.
As you know the Lancia Stratos is based on a shortened Ferrari 430 Scuderia chassis, but if you want the exact size, the car is 4.1 meters long, 1.9 meters wide and 1.2 meters high, it tips the scale at 1,247 Kg and its weight distribution is 44 percent at the front and 56 percent at the rear.
The engine fitted under the car’s carbon fyber body is a 4.3-litre V8 that outputs 540 HP and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque and if you do the math, this means a power to weight ratio of 2.3 Kg/HP.
2012 Kia Picanto pics
Kia has published a pair of sketched photos with the next generation Kia Picanto ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
The 2012 Kia Picanto was designed by the automaker’s European design team in Frankfurt, Germany which was supervised by Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer.
With an exterior that looks more confident and mature, the new Kia Picanto will go on sale across UK in Spring 2011, although no details regarding motorisation and pricing are available at this moment.
TopCar Porsche Cayenne Vantage GTR 2
Russian aftermarket specialists from TopCar are launching a new body kit made from carbon fiber and Kevlar for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne called the Vantage GTR 2.
The TopCar Porsche Cayenne Vantage GTR 2 was showcased at this year’s Essen Motor Show This and its body kit includes a modified front bumper and spoiler, new side sills, side vents, a vented engine hood, wider fenders, a redesigned rear spoiler, and a new diffuser.
Hamann 2011 Porsche Cayenne
The German tuners from Hamann are presenting their latest individualization program for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne, which has received a new aerodynamic kit and engine optimization software for increased performance.
Starting with the exterior mods, the Hamann 2011 Porsche Cayenne new front apron with integrated LEDs, new side sills, a redesigned rear apron that can accommodate the new sport exhaust system with 4 tailpipes and a carbon fiber bonnet with additional air intakes.