Smart fortwo gb-10 edition

Smart fortwo gb-10 edition

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19 Aug 2010
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The Smart fortwo gb-10 edition is a special model that commemorates 10 years of sales in Great Britain.

At the exterior the Smart fortwo gb-10 edition comes with a silver metallic finish and a special red design feature on the safety cell. Only 100 units will be manufactured and first public appearance will be at the 2010 Smart festival on September 4th.

Other exterior features added to the Smart fortwo gb-10 edition include BRABUS LED daytime running lights and third brake light plus BRABUS 15 inch Monoblock VII alloy wheels.

Nissan GTR vs Mitsubishi EVO FQ 400 video

Nissan GTR vs Mitsubishi EVO FQ 400 video

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19 Aug 2010
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The latest episode from FifthGear has brought a traditional Japanese fight on to the main screen, and the two ‘ninjas’ involved are the Nissan GTR vs the Mitsubishi EVO FQ 400.

The price difference between the Nissan GTR and Mitsubishi EVO FQ 400 is just 8,000 GBP as the ‘Gozdilla’ is a bit more expensive and the two tests stages involve a maneuverability test against the clock plus a lap around the track.

Video: Alfa Romeo Giulietta test drive

Video: Alfa Romeo Giulietta test drive

New Cars
18 Aug 2010
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A second test drive video from Autocar, this time involving an Italian hatch, which is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

The version tested in the video is powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a capacity of 1368 cc, which enables the the Alfa Romeo Giulietta output168 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500 rpm.

Video: Skoda Fabia VRS review

Video: Skoda Fabia VRS review

New Cars
18 Aug 2010
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Autocar has taken the small, yet pretty powerful Czech hatch, the Skoda Fabia VRS for a test drive, and as usual posted their review video online.

Powered by a 1.4-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine the Skoda Fabia VRS can deliver 178 BHP @ 6,200 rpm and 184-lf-ft of torque through its seven-speed DSG gearbox thanks to which accelerating from 0 to 62 mph takes 7.3 seconds.

TECHART Porsche 911 Turbo S

TECHART Porsche 911 Turbo S

Custom Cars
18 Aug 2010
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German tuner TECHART has taken developed a new power kit for the Porsche 911 Turbo S, taking its performance figures to even more impressive levels.

This time the TECHART Porsche 911 Turbo S gained an additional 90 HP and 120 Nm of torque, meaning it outputs 620 HP (456 kW) and 820 Nm of torque, and accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h takes a blistering 2.9 seconds. When pushing the fun pedal from 0 to 200 Km/h the TECHART Porsche 911 Turbo S needs 9.3 seconds and the maximum speed that can be reached is 333 Km/h.

Jaguar XJ Sentinel armored

Jaguar XJ Sentinel armored

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18 Aug 2010
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The British manufacturer is presenting the Jaguar XJ Sentinel at this 2010 Moscow International Motor Show, which is the armored version of their luxury sports saloon.

The Jaguar XJ Sentinel offers a B7 level of ballistic protection to its occupants and as you imagine it targets governments, security organisations as well as private individuals.

Jaguar XJ75 Platinum video

Jaguar XJ75 Platinum video

Videos
18 Aug 2010
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After offering photos and details with their new design project introduced at the 60th edition Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance, the British car maker has also released the first Jaguar XJ75 Platinum video which of-course insists on the unique elements on this one-of-a-kind model.

These elements include the redesigned front end with a black grille and new spoiler, the redesigned rear bumper, side skirts, 22-inch 10-spoke design black alloys and contrasting white body finish.

Lotus Evora S

Lotus Evora S

New Cars
18 Aug 2010
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Just two days after the British car maker has ‘accidentaly’ leaked information regarding the Lotus Evora S and Evora Auto, the Evora S has been spotted at the Nurburgring during testing.

The Lotus Evora S will be the most powerful variation of the Evora, with a supercharged 3.5-litre V6 unit from under the skin, capable of delivering 350 BHP and over 300 lb-ft of torque.

At this level of performance the Lotus Evora S would most likely sprint from 0 to 62 mph in under 5.0 seconds, while its maximum speed should be over 175 mph.

Porsche Panamera factory customization

Porsche Panamera factory customization

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18 Aug 2010
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The Stuttgart based sports car manufacturer is offering a series of factory customization option for the Porsche Panamera which can improve the car in both performance as well as appearance.

The Porsche Panamera factory customization options include a powerkit that can be applied on the Turbo models and thanks to which output raises from 500 HP and 700 Nm of torque to 540 HP and 750 Nm of torque. This kit enables the Porsche Panamera Turbo to get 0.1 quicker when spiriting from 0 to 62 mph by achieving a 3.9 seconds time while its top speed is now 190 mph (305 Km/h) compared to 188 mph (303 Km).

Mcchip 2010 Volkswagen Golf R

Mcchip 2010 Volkswagen Golf R

Custom Cars
18 Aug 2010
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Mcchip DKR has upgraded performance figures on the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R though an software optimisation kit.

The Mcchip 2010 Volkswagen Golf R is now able to output 315 HP and 440 Nm of torque instead of 270 HP and 350 Nm like the factory model, and this 899 Euro tune-up is also applicable to the DSG version.

Increased power also demanded chassis improvements so the Mcchip 2010 Volkswagen Golf R received a set of H&R lowering springs priced at 350 Euro.