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Manhart BMW M3 5.0 V10 Wagon
The German tuner Manhart Racing introduces a new custom car for the family men out there who fell that a vehicle that is convenient should also be sporty. For this project named the Family Racer they borrowed the BMW M5’s 550 PS engine and fitted it into the BMW 3 Series Wagon along with a seven-speed SMG gearbox. Exterior modification for the Manhart BMW M3 5.0 V10 Wagon include the vehicle’s front area, front fenders, side sills as well as a powerdome hood. The Manhart BMW M3 5.0 V10 Wagon also features rear wheel arches and the rear apron accommodates the new stainless steel exhaust tailpipes. The Manhart BMW M3…
2010 Ford Mustang NASCAR
The Blue Oval is ready to take on NASCAR in 2010 with a new race car that will be sponsored by Con-way Freight and driven by Colin Braun from Roush Fenway Racing. The 2010 Con-way Ford Mustang will compete in the Nationwide Series starting in July next year with driver Colin Braun making the move from NASCAR Camping World Truck to the full-time program. Brian Wolfe, director of Ford North America Motorsports said “This truly marks the start of the next era of Mustang racing. We fully expect this Mustang, with drivers like Colin behind the wheel, to start to enjoy the kind of success so many other Mustang racing programs have enjoyed throughout the last four decades.”…
Mercedes E 63 AMG Estate
Photos and details with the high performance version Mercedes E 63 AMG Estate have been released today by the German car maker along with information regarding its price. The Mercedes E 63 AMG Estate comes with a 6.3-litre V8 under the bonnet and the 525 HP (386 kW) that can be developed translate into 4.6 seconds when accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h and a fuel consumption figure of 12.8 litres per 100 Km. Power is put to the ground via a AMGSPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and the Mercedes E 63 AMG Estate is electronically limited to 250 Km/h. Other elements that enhance both performance and appearance for the Mercedes E 63 AMG Estate include the 19 inch AMGligh…
2010 Lexus LS 460 and GS Models price
Pricing information for the 2010 Lexus LS 460 and GS models has been released today along with details regarding new equipment and design improvements. The 2010 Lexus LS 460 features a revamped front grille and bumper, revised headlamps and taillights, new exterior mirrors that integrate turn signals, plus a new 10-spoke design for the 18 inch standard alloy wheels. The rear-wheel-drive version 2010 Lexus LS 460 price starts at $64,680 while the all-wheel-drive variant will cost $68,205. For the 2010 Lexus GS lineup two new body colours will be available plus elements like a revised front grille, clear taillamp covers and redesigned 18 inch wheels…
2010 Peugeot 5008 Price
The French company released details regarding the 2010 Peugeot 5008 price for UK’s market. The 2010 Peugeot 5008 7-seater Compact MPV will go on sale in January 2010 with a starting price of 16,895 GBP, offered in three trim levels witch are Active, Sport and Exclusive. Among standard features the Peugeot 5008 includes ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), automatic electric parking brake with Hill Assist, Energy Saver tyres and A/C while the Multiflex interior can offer no less than 2,104 litres of boot space when the seats are folded. For the 2010 Peugeot 5008 Sport and Exclusive variants some of the the extra options include 17 inch alloy wheels, fog lights, automatic…
2010 Mazda2
The Japanese car maker announced that production for the facelift version 2010 Mazda2 (known as the Mazda Demio in Japan) begun at the company’s site in Thailand. Most of the 2010 Mazda2 units produced in Thailand will reach the ASEAN markets that will target around 20,000 units per year. Besides the minor exterior redesigned elements like the new front bumper and grille that are easily noticeable no technical specifications regarding the 2010…
2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid
Infiniti announced that the new 2011 M luxury performance sedans will include a hybrid version M35 that is expected to arrive one year later as a 2012 model. Under its skin the 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid will feature a single electric motor/twin clutch arrangement, with the clutch fitted between the naturally aspired 3.5-litre V6 engine and the electric motor. The electric motor can assist the V6 unit when full power is needed as well act as a generator charging the battery. The 2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid will…
Toyota FT-EV II electric vehicle concept
A second concept from Toyota that will premiere in Tokyo this month is the FT-EV II compact electric vehicle. The Toyota FT-EV II electric vehicle concept is designed for traveling short distances in urban areas and even though is is smaller than the iQ model the company says it is still able to accommodate four seats on board. The Toyota FT-EV II concept uses the drive-by-wire technology and a fully charged battery will help the small compact car travel for more than 50 miles. Top speeds that can be achieved are above 60 mph and the motor control technology developed by Toyota part of the vehicle’s hybrid powering system offers smooth and quiet rides…
Toyota FT-86 Concept Tokyo preview
Photos with the Toyota FT-86 Concept have emerged from the Japanese auto maker ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show. The Toyota FT-86 Concept is a 5-seat coupe that will get its power from a 2.0-litre boxer engine featuring a rear-wheel configuration and a low centre of gravity. The Toyota FT-86 Concept will be showcase in Tokyo in a Flash Red body colour and even though there were no technical specifications released, the company says its latest…
2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China edition
The Prancing Horse has just relased details with the 2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China edition. This limited edition 599 GTB Fiorano is signed by Chinese artist Lu Hao and will be auctioned on November 3rd at the Gala Auction Event in Beijing. The 2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China edition features a very special exterior body finish inspired from Ge Kiln porcelain with a ‘cracked’ glaze pattern colored at different depths. If you ask what is so special about that, then you should know that only a few hundred pieces of Ge Kiln porcelain exist today that apparently hold a priceless value. On the inside the 2009 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China edition was fitted with a…