Car News
LUMMA CLR X 650 BMW X6
A second individualization program, besides the CLR 558 GT based on the Cayenne, which will be showcased by Lumma Design at the Geneva Motor Show next month will be the LUMMA CLR X 650 based on the BMW X6.
The exterior is dominated by the widebody kit which which turns the LUMMA CLR X 650 BMW X6 into an aggressive looking machine, and which includes components like new spoilers, headlight trims, a redesigned bonnet, new side skirts, wider wheel arches, a rear diffuser incorporating the 4-tailpipe exhaust system, and various carbon fiber applications.
Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR
The Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR (Ready to Race) is an in-house project pickup developed by using Toyota parts only, and which will be showcased at this year’s SEMA Show. The only non-Toyota parts fitted on the Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR are the traction bars and drive-line shaft.
Power is extracted from a 5.7-litre V8 that sends 504 HP and 550 lb-ft of torque to the wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. Even though the engine is completely stock, the output increase was enabled by a Supercharger Kit from Toyota Racing Development (TRD) who are also responsible for the various other upgrades performed on the Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR.
2011 Saab 9-4X
The 2011 Saab 9-4X has just been revealed through a set of photos that present both the exterior and interior. Public debut for the 2011 Saab 9-4X will take place at the Los Angeles Motor Show in November and the new mid-size crossover will debut on the US market in August 2011.
The 2011 Saab 9-4X extracts power from a 3.0-litre V6 developing 265HP, while a direct-fuel injected 2.8-litre turbo V8 producing 300 HP will also be available. Both engine options will use a six-speed automatic transmission and at this point performance or consumption figures are still unknown.
Nissan X-TRAIL price
The Japanese automaker has announced the Nissan X-TRAIL price for the facelift version which will go on sale on Britain’s market.
The Nissan X-TRAIL price will start from 23,995 GBP for the Acenta version while the Tekna begins at 27,495 GBP.
On the 2011 Nissan X-TRAIL Acenta standard features include body coloured electrical mirrors, privacy glass, automatic headlamps and wipers and 17 inch alloys. The 2011 Nissan X-TRAIL Tekna adds power folding exterior mirrors, xenon headlamps, a panoramic sunroof and leather seats.
2011 KTM X-Bow R
KTM is working hard on developing a more extreme version of the X-Bow, which will be launched in 2011 and will be named the X-Bow R.
The 2011 KTM X-Bow R weights 790 Kg and extracts power from a 2.0-litre TFSI engine (same as in the Audi S3), but which this time produces 300 HP. Tests with the 2011 KTM X-Bow R on Germany’s Nurburgring track have already begun, and some of the improvements on this new version include a lower center of gravity and modified engine mounts for better handling and higher cornering speeds.
Jaguar F Type and X Type confirmed
More news from the British press, this time reporting that Jaguar is working on a replacement model for the X Type as well as on the new F Type roadster.
The news has been confirmed by Carl-Peter Forster, CEO at Tata Motors and according to him several versions based on the new generation Jaguar X Type and F Type will also be launched.
Racer X Designs RZ Ultima Concept
An interesting project named the RZ Ultima Concept coming from Racer X Design who decided to take the already impressive Ultima GTR and make it an overall better supercar by working on its exterior shape.
As far as performance it is only normal that things will be left untouched as the Ultima GTR with its two powering versions 640 bhp (477 kW) on the GTR640 and 720 bhp (537 kW) on the GTR720 provided by American Speed, is already one of the meanest cars on the planet, holding record like the fastest 0 to 100 mph (160 Km/h) acceleration time – 5.3 seconds, fastest deceleration time 100 mph (160 Km/h) to 0 mph in 3.6 seconds and others.