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Lamborghini Estoque could be produced
You surely know the Lamborghini Estoque concept that was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 2008 as the Italian company’s first four door sedan. Even though many speculations regarding a production version model have been made at that time, the company’s President, Stephan Winkelmann has promptly denied plans for a mass-produced version Lamborghini Estoque.
Well the rumors are back, and according to Bloomberg, a production version Lamborghini Estoque, or as the as the same Stephan Winkelmann put it, ‘A four-door car would be a very feasible approach.’ who also mentioned that ‘A third model would fit Lamborghini very well’.
Unichip upgrades BMW 120d 320d 520d
Engine tuners at Unichip have launched a new performance upgrade program that applies to the BMW 120d, 320d and 520d models manufactured from 2003 onwards.
The Unichip upgrade is a plug and play ‘U-Connet’ device that optimises the ECU on the BMW 120d, 320d and 520d models and besides the fact that installing it takes just a few minutes, the whole thing is also fully reversible.
2011 Volkswagen Beetle info
Fresh info referring to the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle has appeared in the British press. According to unknown sources the next generation Volkswagen Beetle will feature a completely refreshed exterior with a modern look and even though it will not enter the MINI territory, the car will be wider and longer.
Ride quality will be improved and as far as engine choices the 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is expected to come with the company’s 1.2, 1.6 and 2.0-litre engines which will output 105 bhp, 160 bhp and 210 bhp respectively. On the US spec version 2011 Volkswagen Beetle the German automaker is expected to offer a 5-cylinder 2.5-litre unit supercharged and turbocharged, delivering 170 bhp.
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI A-Line
The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI A-Line has just appeared in a series of initial photos revealed by the Japanese car maker who will sell this new variation of their popular performance sedan only on their home market.
The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI A-Line will be powered by a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder boxer engine featuring a turbocharger and an intercooler, with an output rated at 300 horses and 350 Nm of torque which will spin the wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission which Subaru calls the SPORTSHIFT.
Carlsson 2011 Smart ForTwo Coupe and Convertible
One of the first tuning proposals for the 2011 Smart ForTwo comes from Carlsson who is offering exterior and interior enhancements for both the Coupe and Convertible versions.
At the exterior the Carlsson 2011 Smart ForTwo Coupe and Convertible come fitted with LED daytime running lights at the front, two black radiator grill inserts made from powder-cated stainless steel and new alloy wheels.
Chevrolet Spark Woody
This special edition one-off Chevrolet Spark Woody has been created by the American manufacturer as a way to celebrate the company’s heritage and link to the youth culture, so for those that are interested in buying it, this is a car that will serve promotional purposes only.
The Chevrolet Spark Woody was created using a three-quarter vinyl body wrap that creates the wood effect and also features retro style white rims and tires plus a surfboard on its roof.
Sportec Porsche Panamera Turbo
Two new power upgrade from APS, this time for the Porsche Panamera Turbo version equipped with the twin-turbo 4.8-litre unit and 4WD.
Compered to the stock model which delivers 493 bhp and 516 lb-ft of torque, the Sportec Porsche Panamera Turbo stage one packs an additional 67 bhp and 70 lb-ft or torque thanks to the tuners bespoke ECU remap. This means the Sportec Porsche Panamera Turbo is good for 560 bhp @ 6,150 rpm and 790 Nm of torque (576 lb-ft), which means sprinting from 0 to 100 Km/h takes 3.9 seconds while top speed is of 315 Km/h.
Alpina B5 BiTurbo BMW 5 Series
The Alpina B5 BiTurbo BMW 5 Series based on the 2011MY version was announced back in June when the German tuner published just a sketched photo with their creation. We now have a pair of new photos with the Alpina B5 BiTurbo BMW 5 Series which could be described by the ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ phrase, considering the dicrete body work versus the V8’s serious output.
To be more exact, the Alpina B5 BiTurbo BMW 5 Series packs 507 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque @ 3,000 rpm which means the German super saloon can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds and hit a maximum speed of 191 mph. As far as efficiency and emissions the Alpina B5 BiTurbo BMW 5 Series returns 26.2 mph in a combined cycle and has CO2 emissions of 252 grams per Km.
Lancia Stratos spy photos
Two spy photos revealing the new Lancia Stratos have appeared online, as the sports car designed by Pininfarina and Christian Hrabalek has been caught by cameras on the Balocco test track.
The Lancia Stratos spy photos show a resemblance with the remake presented at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, developed by the Fenomenon design company and as far as motorisation, transmission and basic mechanics, the car will be based on the Ferrari F430 Challenge Stradale.
Classic Design Concepts Firebreather price
You’ve seen the crew from The Smoking Tire play with it the video we presented a few days ago, now its time to find you what the Chevrolet Camaro based Classic Design Concepts Firebreather price is.
As we’ve mentioned before the Classic Design Concepts Firebreather is powered by a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 that produces 600 horses and at the exterior the car features a special treatment that reminds a little of the Pontiac Firebird.