Car News
Wimmer RS Mercedes C63 AMG Dunlop Performance
Solingen based tuning specialists at Wimmer RS have released their latest ‘juice’ packed project called the Mercedes C63 AMG Dunlop Performance.
The Wimmer RS Mercedes C63 AMG Dunlop Performance benefits from optimised engine electronics, a custom-built exhaust manifold as well as a K&N sports air filter, so instead on 487 HP, the car can now output 540 HP.
2012 Bentley Continental GT – details and photos
Official photos and details with the 2012 Bentley Continental GT facelift have been released today, and the luxury grand tourer will be seen in the flesh at this year’s Paris Motor Show.
Besides a more refined appearance that is more in-line with the Mulsanne model, the British automaker says it will introduce a new high-efficiency 4.0-litre V8 unit as a power option starting from late 2011. At launch the 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be offered with a tweaked W12 engine with FlexFuel capability, which is good for 575PS (567bhp/423kW) and 700Nm (516lb ft) of torque and which uses the automaker’s new Quickshift transmission.
Infiniti M30d price
Pricing for the first Infiniti diesel saloon, the Infiniti M30d, has been announced, with sales beginning in October 2010.
The Infiniti M30d price starts at 36,650 GBP and this model developed especially for Europe will come fitted with a 3.0-litre V6 piezo-injection diesel that produces 238 PS (175 kW) and 550 Nm of torque. With this engine the Infiniti M30d sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h in 6.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 250 Km/h, all this with CO2 emissions of 199 grams per Km.
Video: Oakley Ferrari 458 Italia
This following video shows the Oakley Design tuned Ferrari 458 Italia flexing its 627 HP and 567 Nm of torque around a test track.
The 10 percent power increase from the 4.5-litre V8 powering the Oakley Ferrari 458 Italia results from an upgraded airbox and a new sports exhaust system, plus the tuner has managed to strip the car of around 65 Kilos enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds.
2011 Lamborghini Jota teaser?
The Italian supercar manufacturer has released a single teaser image which could be the Lamborghini Murcielago replacement, although besides this photo no official statement has been made, other than ‘Lamborghini. Sound and light. Paris 2010. Discover the way to the future of supersports cars.’
The company says this teaser is part of a series of six which will get published until this mystery Lamborghini will get unwrapped at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on September 30th at 7:45 am.
Ford C-MAX Price
The Ford C-MAX price was announced as the versatile seven-seater is set to go on sales on UK’s market starting from October.
Available in two trim levels (Zetec and Titanium), the Ford C-MAX will come with a choice of three petrol and three diesel engines with the standard version featuring a 1.6-litre unit producing 125 PS. On the Grand Zetec the automaker will offer a 1.6-litre TDCi 115 PS diesel engine that has a price tag of 19,745 GBP and which is anticipated as a volume seller in the UK.
Video: Cadillac CTS-V commercial
The North American automaker has launched a new commercial video through which it promotes the Cadillac CTS-V sedan by underlining its lap time on the famous Nurburgring track.
The Cadillac CTS-V sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and with a professional driver behind the wheel, it can la the Nurburgring in 7:59.32.
Mercedes SLS AMG drifting video
Ed Redfern, senior student driver at Mercedes-Benz takes the Mercedes SLS AMG drifting on a wet track, and after viewing his video which was adjusted with a nice classical music background we suddenly get the urge of buying an SLS AMG and doing it ourselves…if only the Gullwinged car was a little cheaper 🙂
Ed Rednef shows how to drift the Mercedes SLS AMG, which can be ‘driven with the feet’ after the car starts to slide.
Heico Volvo S60 T6 price
Volvo has put a price tag on the Volvo S60 T6 enhanced by Heico Sportiv. The Heico Volvo S60 T6 price starts at63,968 Euro which is the equivalent of 53,000 GBP and as you might know, the engine which now packs 330 PS and 460 Nm of torque has been mated to Volvo’s Geartronic transmission.
This enables the Volvo’s Heico Volvo S60 T6 to sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h in 5.8 seconds, and hit a limited top speed of 250 Km/h. Fuel consumption is of 27.4 mpg and 239 grams of CO2 are emitted into the atmosphere per Km.
2011 Dodge Durango video
This next video featuring the 2011 Dodge Durango was published on the automaker’s YouTube channel as the 2010 Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon which involved 13 Dodge models has took off on September 5th on a marathon towards Virginia Beach, VA.
The second video is an interview with Jim Gramm, head of Safford Automotive Group, Fredericksburg, VA. who talks about the 2011 Dodge Durango and the future of the brand.