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9ff Porsche 911 GT3 RS high speed video
We came across a video with the powerful 9ff Porsche 911 GT3 RS almost reaching its top speed. Based on the Porsche 911 GTE RS the tuner has named this the 9ff GTurbo 750 pointing at the impressive 750 horsepower and 850 Nm of tourque that can now be generated. The power increase was made possible by modifying the engine and fitting it with two turbochargers and specifications for the 9ff Porsche 911 GT3 RS indicate that the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 3.5 seconds while the 300 Km/h mark car be reached in 20.6 seconds. In the 9ff Porsche 911 GT3 RS high speed video below we get a demonstration with the car going up to 273 Km/h…
Opel Astra chassis
Detailed information with the new Opel Astra chassis has been released today by the German car maker. With the front and rear tracks increased by 56 mm and 70 mm the Opel Astra chassis is set to offer a new level of stability and handling as well as increased passenger space inside the cabin for the company’s new generation hatchback. The Opel Astra chassis features the FlexRide adaptive damping system first seen on the Insignia model with the Standard, Sport and Tour settings, that automatically adjusts the suspension improving cornering speed. The Opel Astra has a MacPherson front suspension and a newly developed crank rear axle with a Watts link and thanks to this architecture…
Giant Audi TT landmark
Audi’s hometown, Ingolstadt has received a special gift as the German automaker is celebrating 100 years or existence, and that is a giant Audi TT that weights almost 10 tons. The steel frame that holds the giant Audi TT landmark is 10.2 meters long, 4.5 meters wide and 3.25 meters high and has already been showcased in cities like Berlin, Beijing, Hong Kong and Munich. The company says the giant Audi TT landmark is a true high-tech product as this very large car was built using glass-fiber laminate and Neopor foam, and its painted surface totals 150 square meters. Speaking about the giant Audi TT landmark Mayor Lehmann says that “The TT sculpture will be a true landmark for all…
MTM Audi S4 Avant
The MTM Audi S4 Avant represents the latest tuning proposal for the already sporty Audi S4 3.0 V6 quattro, featuring a set of discrete exterior modifications as well as a performance upgrade. On the outside you can notice the red painted front lip and the side graphics right above the side sills, as well as the new multispoke design light alloy wheels that the MTM Audi S4 Avant is sitting on. As far as performance the MTM Audi S4 Avant has been fitted with a turbocharger so the 3.0-litre V6 engine can now output 430 hp (317 kW) and 515 Nm of torque at 4,760 rpm. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox and accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h takes only 4.7 seconds. The MTM Audi S4 Avant has also received a new exhaust system…
Renault Megane TomTom Edition
The Renault Megane TomTom Edition was just introduced by the French automaker which is a special version for the Megane Hatchback launched 7 months ago. The vehicle is based on the Expression equipment level and the whole package will include the Carminat TomTom navigation system, hands free ignition, 16 inch alloy wheels and a special interior featuring dark cloth upholstery as standard. There are also six metallic finishes available for Renault Megane TomTom Edition plus a nonmetallic one which is the Glacier White and can be ordered at no extra charge. The Renault Megane TomTom Edition price starts at 20,550 Euros for the version equipped with the 1.6 16V 110 bioethanol…
Video: Jay Leno on Top Gear
Looks like Jay Leno had an awesome time in UK, where on top of introducing the new Jaguar XJ, visiting car design studios, geting invited to radio shows, he also appeared as he mentioned on he’s favourite TV show, Top Gear. Jay Leno was invited as ‘The Star in the Reasonably Priced Car’ segment and drove a small Chevy that is currently sold in Europe so we should see what he’s laptime was on Top Gear’s future episode. After the shooting on Top Gear’s track the comedian also got a change to see the production office where Jeremy Clarkson and he’s crew pre-record materials for the show and as you’ll see is not as fancy as most of us probably expected…
Audi Q5 and A4 allroad entry level engines
The German car maker introduced a new set of entry level engines available for the Audi A5 and Audi A4 Allroad. These engines are the 2.0-litre TDI diesel that packs 143 hp (105 kW) and the 2.0-litre TFSI gasoline unit with 180 hp (132 kW) and both are offered in conjunction with a six-speed manual transmission. The Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI has 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque at its disposal from 1,500 to 3,900 rpm and accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h takes 8.5 seconds. Average fuel consumption for the Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI is 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers (28.0 US mpg) and pricing starts from 36,800 Euros. When equipped with the 2.0 TDI the Audi Q5 burns 6.5 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (36.19 US mpg) and needs 11.4 seconds…
Cargraphic Porsche Cayenne Diesel
The German tuning shop Cargraphic is among the first to approach the Porsche Cayenne Diesel with a series of exterior modifications as well as a performance upgrade. With its optimized ECU the Cargraphic Porsche Cayenne Diesel is able to pack more power, offering 290 hp (213 kW) and 630 Nm of torque instead of the 240 hp (176 kW) and 550 Nm of torque in the standard version. Other performance upgrades include the electronic suspension module and the company says the Cargraphic Porsche Cayenne Diesel can reach a top speed of 221 Km/h. As far as exterior mods for the Cargraphic Porsche Cayenne Diesel they come as an optional body kit and are meant to improve aerodynamics and reduce…
New General Motors Company Launched Today
The new General Motors Company was launched today after bankruptcy court approved the sale of old GM’s assets to the new GM on July 5th. Fritz Henderson president and CEO said that “We are deeply appreciative for the support we have received during this historic transformation, and we will work hard to repay this trust by building a successful new General Motors.” As part of the strategy in new GM’s agenda the company will focus on four core brands which are Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC, producing cars and trucks and crossovers that will benefit from the largest dealer network in US. Officials also mentioned that the new General Motors will have a cleaner balance sheet…
2010 Jaguar XJ
The 2010 Jaguar XJ was officially unveiled today at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London. The event was hosted by well know car enthusiast Jay Leno in-front of an audience that included public figures, business leaders, celebrities and media. The 2010 Jaguar XJ is already available for order on UK’s market with delivery scheduled for early 2010. As far as engines that can power the 2010 Jaguar XJ future customers will have four choices. The most powerful will be the supercharged 5.0-litre AJ-V8 Gen III unit that will spit out no less than 510 PS giving the 2010 Jaguar XJ the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 4.9 seconds. Two more petrol V8s can go under the new XJ’s bonnet and these are a 470 PS supercharged…