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2010 Opel Corsa Color Race
A special edition 2010 Opel Corsa named the Color Race has been introduced today, targeting young drivers who want an affordable racy-looking, muscular car outfit. The 2010 Opel Corsa Color Race features a bi-color look reminiscent to the Rallye Kadett B Sprint from the early 70s, with a Sunny Melon Yellow body and a winning checkered motif on its black painted hood. The 2010 Opel Corsa Color Race also comes with 17 inch black alloys and just like the full Corsa range with the Model Year 10.5 this special edition will benefit from significant chassis and steering improvements. Motorisation options for the 2010 Opel Corsa Color Race include two versions of the new…
KW Suspension Audi TT RS
The suspension specialist KW automotive decided to offer additional dynamics to the Audi TT RS. To accomplish this KW is proposing three coilover suspension variants for the sporty German coupe. The KW Suspension Audi TT RS Variant 1 is priced at 940 Euro including VAT while the Variant 2 which enables the driver to individually adjust the traction phase has a 1099 Euro price tag. For the KW Suspension Audi TT RS Variant 3 that uses the stainless steel technology “inox-line”, customers will have to…
2010 Lotus Evora Cup
Lotus has just announced that it will introduce the 2010 Lotus Evora Cup race car into an innovative European points based race series this year. The car was presented today at the Autosport International racing car show in Birmingham, UK where the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R also had its world premiere. The 2010 Lotus Evora Cup will extract power from a 4.0-litre V8 unit that produces 400 HP and compared to the street version, the race model is fitted with a Cima six speed sequential paddle shift dog gearbox designed for motor sport, as well as upgraded brakes, suspension and adjustable dampers. The 2010 Lotus Evora Cup has also undergone a 400 pounds weight loss program and…
Honda Insight Sports Modulo Concept
At the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon, Honda Access Corporation, a genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories manufacturer, will showcase the Insight Sports Modulo Concept. Sports Modulo customization wants to demonstrate the new value of their Honda Insight Sports Modulo Concept after embedding the “Exciting Eco.” theme into the hybrid’s chiseled lines. Besides the Honda Insight Sports Modulo Concept, Honda Access will display highly customized Freed and Life styling study models as well as the Step WGN and other automobiles that feature Honda’s latest equipment. As far as production models present at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Show, Honda mentions the Modulo Insight, Modulo Step WGN…
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R unveiled
As the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R has just premiered in Birmingham, UK today, the German manufacturer continues its commitment of delivering ready-to-race sports cars to its customers for the 2010 motorsport season, announcing that demand has been huge and almost every car has been sold out. The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R will compete in the FIA GT3 series powered by a 4.0-litre 6-cylinder engine developing 480 horsepower (353 kW) that sends power to the rear wheels via a 6-speed sequential gearbox. With an overall weight of 1,200 Kg the 2010 Porsche GT3 R delivers 30 HP more than the 911 GT3 Cup S it replaces and features ABS, traction control, an e-gas with “throttle-blip” function…
Capristo Exhaust for Porsche 997 GT2 and 997 Turbo
Capristo Exhaust System is launching a new valve-controlled, pressure optimized, sport exhaust system for the Porsche 997 GT2 and 997 Turbo. The Capristo Exhaust for Porsche 997 GT2 and 997 Turbo is streamline optimized and made from stainless steel, in compliance with the latest emission, quality and safety regulations. It also comes with 200 cell metal sport catalysts while the two ceramic-coated end pipes have been milled from solid material. Together with the Capristo Exhaust for the Porsche 997 GT2 and 997 Turbo the manufacturer offers a remote controlled individually programmable control unit (Capristo Exhaust Control Box) which assures optimal interaction…
ABT Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel
The first custom car from ABT in 2010 is based on the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel which received more power and the tuner’s usual exterior elements that spice up the German SUV’s appearance. Thanks to the ABT Power package the ABT Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel is now packing 278 horsepower (204 kW) and 580 Nm of torque instead of 240 horsepower and 550 Nm developed by the standard version, extra power that is harnessed by a set of larger brakes, and ABT’s Performance Springs. Exterior modifications featured by the ABT Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel bodykit include side skirts, wing extensions, a new rear spoiler, a new 4-pipe exhaust system plus 20 and 22 inch diamond-cut wheels…
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy
A limited edition 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy has just been announced by GM, a car that features the Synergy Green exterior first seen at the SEMA show in 2009 and will only get produced from February to May this year. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy is based on the 1LT version equipped with a 3.6L direct injected V6 and a 6-speed manual gearbox with an automatic also available. This engine provides 304 HP and 273 lb.-ft. of torque with an average fuel consumption of 29 mpg. So besides the striking body colour accented by the Cyber Grey Rally Stripes running from front to back, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy has also been fitted with a rear spoiler and 19 inch Sterling…
Video: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
The first promo video with the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, one of the most powerful coupes on the market today, derived from the performance version Cadillac CTS-V, has just been launched by the North American manufacturer. At the heart of the new 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe sits a 6.2-litre V8 engine that sends 556 horsepower and 747 Nm of torque to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, witch an paddle-shifted Hydra-Matic 6L90 gearbox also available. A limited slip differential has also been fitted helping the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.Watch the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe presentation video after the jump…
Video: 2010 Chevrolet Aveo RS
A second presentation video launch by GM, this time with the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo RS hot hatch which premiered at the 2010 NAIAS in Detroit two days ago. With its European look the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo RS also features interior and exterior design elements borrowed from motorcycles, and even though the footage below is just an animation, the manufacturer wants to point out the vehicle’s sporty character. The 2010 Chevrolet Aveo RS version showcased in Detroit was powered by the same 1.4-litre turbocharged unit available in the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze that can produce 138 horsepower (103 kW). Watch the video presenting the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo RS…