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2009 Mercedes G Class EDITION 30
Daimler decided to launch a special edition model, the 2009 Mercedes G Class EDITION 30 as a way to celebrate the anniversary of their famous off-roader. Through the 2009 Mercedes G Class EDITION 30 the company wants to pay its respects to the first generation G Class and as expected the vehicle is optimized foe the toughest tasks. Some elements found on the 2009 Mercedes G Class EDITION 30 that will once again make the iconic 4×4 fulfill the needs and dreams of world travelers and expedition leaders are the all-terrain tyres in size 265/75 R 16 on aluminium rims, flexible wheel arch flaring, protective grilles for the headlamps and lights, a walk-on bonnet for easier access…
AVUS Performance Mercedes C63 AMG
It looks like the German tuning company is on a roll as we now get introduced to the company’s third creation during a one week time period. This time is the AVUS Performance Mercedes C63 AMG that comes as a vehicle with improved power and aerodynamics. Even though squeezing more power out of the C63 AMG might seem impossible it looks like AVUS’s engineers still managed to pull it off as the AVUS Performance Mercedes C63 AMG is now capable of unleashing 585 hp and 545 lbs-ft of torque and reach a top speed of 320km/h (199mph). As far as exterior mods the AVUS Performance Mercedes C63 AMG received…
Seat Ibiza FR debut
The Seat Ibiza FR is today’s third world debuting model from the Spanish automaker at Barcelona’s Motor Show. With a 1.4-liter TSI engine under the bonnet the new Seat Ibiza FR has 150 hp at it’s disposal, power that will get those wheels spinning through a 7-speed DSG gearbox equipped with paddle shifters. Just like the previously presented Leon Cupra and Ibiza Bocanegra model the Seat Ibiza FR is also fitted with the company’s XDS system giving the vehicle maximum traction while improving handling and safety. As far as performance the Seat Ibiza FR needs 7.7 seconds to reach 100 Km/h from a standstill and is capable or reaching a top speed of 212 Km/h while keeping fuel…
2009 Seat Leon Cupra official debut
The sporty 2009 Seat Leon Cupra made its official appearance today at Barcelona’s Auto Show. Powered by a 2.0-litre TSI engine that is able to unleash 240 hp the 2009 Seat Leon Cupra represents the company’s most powerful production vehicle. Comapred to the previous version, besides the new revamped silhouette the 2009 Seat Leon Cupra has now been equipped with the XDS self-blocking mechanism that gives it excellent traction and precision handling, system that is also found on the newly debuted Ibiza Bocanegra. The 2009 Seat Leon Cupra top speed is 247 km/h with a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 6.4 seconds while average combined fuel consumption shows that 8.3 litres of…
Seat Ibiza Bocanegra unveiled
The Seat Ibiza Bocanegra was unveiled at the Barcelona Auto Show today. The vehicle is meant to revive the Seat 1200 Sport “Bocanegra’ produced more than 30 years ago, and by looking at the exclusive exterior design elements used by the Spanish automaker we have to say they done a great job. Powerplants equipping the Seat Ibiza Bocanegra are the 1.4 liter TSI engine that produces 150 hp with a twin-turbocharged version developing 180 hp also available. Also available on the Seat Ibiza Bocanegra as a standard feature is the XDS system that works in junction with the vehicle’s ESP and TCS and functions as a self-blocking differential without the need for any additional mechanical elements. Info on the Seat Ibiza Bocanegra price is…
Dacia Sandero Stepway unveiled
The Dacia Sandero Stepway was officially unveiled today at the Barcelona Motor Show. Based on its success achieved with the Sandero model that was sold in 60,000 units across Europe, the Dacia Sandero Stepway is trying to attract younger potential buyers that are interested in an affordable SUV with personality and also mobility thanks to its 175 mm ground clearance. The Dacia Sandero Stepway will come equipped with two types of engines depending on the market : one is the 1.6 litre petrol engine developing 90 horsepower that needs 7.6 liters of fuel to cover 100 Kilometres and the other is the dCi 70 diesel engine with a 5.3 litres/100Km fuel consumption figure.Info on the…
Audi R8 Diesel canceled
According to the guys at Auto Express the Audi R8 Diesel based on the R8 V12 TDI Le Mans Concept introduced at last year’s Detroit Motor Show was canceled. The sports car will not make it into production and the main reason for this seems to be the troubled car market. As the company said “If anyone could do a diesel supercar, it’s Audi. But the market isn’t strong enough to make it realistic.” The Audi R8 Diesel was supposed to be equipped with the V12 TDI capable of outputting 500 hp, giving the oil-loving supercar the ability to sprint from 0 to 62mph in 4.2 seconds and then reach a top speed of 186 mph. We still think it is just a matter of time until Audi will produce a…
Dacia Sandero Stepway leaked
We bring you the first leaked image with the Dacia Sandero Stepway, thanks to the guys at Automarket who managed to spot Dacia’s first SUV right before the official debut scheduled for tomorrow when Barcelona’s Auto Show will open it’s gates. Equipped with a 1.5-litre dCi engine that outputs 105 horsepower the Dacia Sandero Stepway is designed to tempt future SUV customers with one of the lowest most competitive price tags on the market. As a side note the Dacia Sandero Stepway is not to be confused with the Dacia Duster SUV showcased in Geneva this year which still remains a Concept. The Dacia Sandero Stepway is currently on sale in Brazil as a Renault but tomorrow around noon we should have full details on the car and don’t expect just a rebranded relaunch as it it not the case…
Porsche Panamera Convertible rumor
The latest rumor that surfaced the Internet today refers to Porsche building a Panamera convertible version. Even though no official announcements have been made by Porsche regarding this matter, some websites went as far as talking about a soft top equipping the future Porsche Panamera convertible. We think such a decision is yet to be made by Porsche due to the fact that the German company doesn’t even know the market reaction to the recently debuted four-door Panamera as sales haven’t begun. From our point of view a future Porsche Panamera Convertible version would be a risky project but we just have to live and see what happens….
Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI unveiled
The new version Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI was unveiled today by the company and this time the sporty little hatchback equipped with its direct fuel injected 2.0-litre Turbo Diesel engine is capable of delivering 170 horsepower and 258 lbs-ft of torque at 1,750 rpm. The Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI comes with two transmission choices, a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed DSG and both of them are said to give the vehicle the ability to sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) in 8.1 seconds and reatch a top speed of 222 Km/h (138 mph). Fuel consumption for the Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI is as expected at a low level, and that is of 5.3 l/100 Km (53.3 mpg) with 139 grams of CO2 emitted…