Car News
Top Gear the Video Game
According to a recent news that surfaced the web, BBC is preparing to star Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May on platforms like mobile phones, iPads and iPhones by the end of 2011, and we’re not talking about a new TV show that can be viewed online, but about the Top Gear the video game.
The rumor was made public by British magazine MCV which declared that the programmers coding the Top Gear video game are also working on version for video consoles and PCs.
Citroen DS4
The French automaker has unveiled the Citroen DS4 ahead of the Paris Motor Show, presenting details and photos with their new compact model placed between the hatchback and crossover.
The Citroen DS4 is the company’s second DS model after the DS3, and features a 5-door configuration with the back door handles hidden like on the Alfa Romeo models.
Sportec Audi S5
Mostly known for offering power upgrades to Porsche models, Sportec has this time developed a power kit that applies to the Audi S5.
The Sportec Audi S5 upgrade is available for the 2009 models onward that use the 3.0-litre TFSI V6 engine. Thanks to an ECU remap and a free flowing air filter the Sportec Audi S5 is now capable of producing 425 bhp @ 6,640 rpm and 520 Nm (379 lb-ft) of torque, which means 97 bhp and 80 Nm more than in the standard version.
Lotus Evora Cup GT4
More news from the independent British automaker who this time is announcing the fact that the Lotus Evora Cup GT4 will have its race debut on 28th-29th August 2010 at the Nurburgring with driver Ollie Hancock behind the wheel.
The Lotus Evora Cup GT4 is around 200 Kg lighter than the street version Evora which makes it 1190 Kg and its engine has been tuned to produce 360 PS. This means the Lotus Evora Cup GT4 is just 10 PS more powerful than the new Lotus Evora S that will be showcased at the Paris Motor Show in September.
Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 60th anniversary edition
The Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 60th anniversary is a special edition model developed at the company’s Goodwood plant in UK and which was presented at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
The Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 60th anniversary edition was sold within minutes after its unveil, and features a series of elements that go beyond those found in the regular model.
2011 Toyota Highlander photos
As the 2011 Toyota Highlander has premiered in Moscow yesterday, the Japanese manufacturer has published new photos with their revised CUV.
There is no official word on a US spec version, but it is probably a matter of time before the facelift version for North America will be unveiled. For the model sold in Russia the automaker has chosen their 3.5-litre V6 that produces 273 HP and 337 Nm of torque. Thanks to this V6 unit that uses a 6-speed automatic transmission, the 2011 Toyota Highlander will accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 8.2 seconds with a top speed of 180 Km/h.
2011 Lexus IS
Details and photos with the revised 2011 Lexus IS range which includes the new IS 220d plus the facelift versions IS 250 and IS 250C coupe-convertible have been released.
The 2011 Lexus IS 220d features a 2.2-litre diesel plant with DPF (diesel particulate filter) and a 6-speed manual gearbox which enables it deliver 148 bhp and 340 Nm of torque. Sprinting from 0 to 100 Km/h in the 2011 Lexus IS 220d takes 10.2 seconds and the car can return 55.4 mph (combined UK rating) with CO2 emissions of 134 g/Km.
Lotus Evora IPS option
As we already mentioned from that leaked e-mail that Lotus has ‘accidentaly’ sent us a while ago, the Lotus Evora S is not the only novelty that awaits its unveiling at the Paris Motor Show, there is also the automatic Lotus Evora, an option which is called the IPS, which stands for Intelligent Precision Shift.
The Lotus Evora IPS option or the 6-speed automatic gearbox applies to the 3.5-litre V6 that produces 280 PS and 350 Nm of torque and which this times needs 5.3 seconds to sprint from nought to 60 mph, with a maximum top speed clocked at 155 mph.
Lotus Evora S unveiled
The British car maker has decided do drop official photos and details with the Lotus Evora S ahead of the car’s unveil at the Paris Motor Show next month.
The Lotus Evora S comes with a Toyota sourced 3.5-litre V6 that has been supercharged in order to produce 350 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The Lotus Evora S uses a 6-speed manual gearbox and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, with a top speed of 172 mph.
Audi A1 by Senner Tuning
Another tuner among the first to customize the new Audi A1 is Senner Tuning, who has released photos and details with their creation.
At the exterior the Audi A1 by Senner Tuning features a special paint finish, a single frame radiator grille, new tail pipe tips at the back and 18 inch, multi-spoke design rims.