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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
(from Abt Press Release) The new ABT Golf VI – the number one
That’s what a winner looks like: since 1974 the VW Golf has dominated not just its vehicle class, but since then it has been Germany’s favourite car almost every year – a success story, which ABT has also co-written. This is because for just over 35 years the Allgauers have looked after the “Golfs”, from the very first one to the current new, sixth version of the long-time favourite. And as usual, ABT has once again had great success with it: with the tailor-made body-kit the designers from Kempten underline the fine character of the number one and give it an extra dose of sportiness. The front grill and spoiler, side skirts, rear spoiler and rear skirt make the ABT Golf VI seem dynamic and give it class.
The components also suit the angled 4-pipe rear muffler and the AR and BR alloys perfectly. Anyone wanting the complete ABT look can also save money with the exclusive and complete exterior Package. This package also contains, in addition to the ABT AR or BR alloys, the ABT springs. For the new Golf the car tuner also offers a finely tuned ABT coil-over suspension system, the ABT braking system and the ABT sports braking system. These components guarantee you driving enjoyment and safety.
It is, of course, not just the “exterior values” that impress with the ABT Golf VI: the performance improvements offer sportiness, while at the same time are also completely modern. The magic word here is downsizing and it is extremely effective especially with the 1.4 TSI. The most powerful version of the unit offers an impressive 210 HP (154 kW) instead of 160 HP (118 kW). That corresponds to the power of the 2.0 TSI, which has a larger engine, and it provides similar sporty performance at considerably lower consumption and thereby lower emissions.
The engine is also durable, reliable and suitable for everyday use, as these "internal values" are written into the specifications of every ABT engine. Even the “smaller” 1.4 TSI, which provides an impressive 160 HP (118 kW) on the road instead of 122 HP (90 kW), combines driving enjoyment with durability, as does the successful 2.0 TSI. With ABT the sporty two-litre car provides 240 HP/176 kW instead of 210 HP/154 kW. An economical alternative especially for regular drivers is the 2.0 TDI, which impresses at ABT with robust torque and 170 diesel horsepower (125 kW). The 30 extra-HP make themselves felt in the handling which is considerably more agile. The new ABT Golf VI is an all-round impressive vehicle, the best symbiosis of individuality, sporty aspirations and modern technology.
© Source: seriouswheels
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Rolls-Royce 4 would make the car something special indeedб the car will cost €380,000. If true, that would make it the second priciest car in the Rolls-Royce line-up, with only the Phantom LWB a scant €20,000 ahead of it. Rolls-Royce CEO Tom Purves did say that the newest model would be "more expensive than any Bentley," but we don't think he meant that expensive.
The actual price will probably be around half of that, €190,000 in Europe, $250,000 or so in the U.S. In addition to coupe and convertible variants to follow its introduction, the car is slated to fit a wide range of powerplants for a Roller: BMW's V12 and turbocharged V8 are in the picture, and diesel and hybrid lumps are on the table. And soon we won't need to call it by its codename any more; the car is rumored to wear the Silver Ghost moniker.
© Source: autoblog
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The McLaren shop will have some build space to fill soon, and this is the car that will occupy it. Initial reports had the car debuting later in 2009, perhaps at the Frankfurt auto show, but now others are suggesting that the first public viewing will be delayed until sometime in 2010, with production to begin in 2011.
Intended as a competitor to the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 and Ferrari F430, the upcoming McLaren—code-named P11—will be powered by a mid-mounted V-8 rumored to be sourced from Mercedes-Benz and producing 550 hp or more. Although reports suggest turbocharging is a possibility, the 6.2-liter AMG V-8 manages up to 518 hp from the factory, so turbos aren’t a necessity unless McLaren is aiming for, say, 600 hp. A V-10 has also been mentioned as a possibility, but that power level would probably be well within reach for a force-fed version of the 6.2-liter. Zero-to-60-mph times should be below four seconds, and top speed is expected to exceed 200 mph.
Nothing is known yet about the gearbox, but we expect to see an F1-style, paddle-shifted sequential manual, and witnesses report hearing mules rip off lightning-quick shifts. Through extensive use of carbon-fiber construction, the P11 is expected to weigh in at around 2500 pounds, giving it a power-to-weight ratio far superior to its proposed competition—just 4.5 pounds per horsepower, compared to 6.9 and 6.1 for the Ferrari and Lamborghini, respectively.
The price of entry is rumored to be anywhere from $215,000 to upwards of $290,000. With the cost of F1 racing—McLaren’s other primary business—spiraling ever higher and the residual cachet the company name still carries from the McLaren F1 of the ’90s, we wouldn’t be surprised to see the price settle towards the higher end of that scale.
© Source: caranddriver
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Porsche engineers certainly have their hands full, with virtually every model in the Porsche line-up spied during development recently, and the new generation Cayenne SUV is no exception. Contrary to earlier media speculation, this is not a smaller brother to the Cayenne tipped to carry the Roxster namesake, but rather the Cayenne itself.
Porsche boss Wendelin Wiedeking had previously been reported to use his influence over the VW Group to rush development of the shared SUV platform. The motivation behind this is to speed up development of the Cayenne because of fears of the worsening demand for thirsty SUVs and rising oil prices.
With the current Cayenne set to flounder under these market conditions, the new model will be much more fuel-efficient and will feature a new hybrid model and a diesel in its line-up. As a result, both the new Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg are expected to make their debut in 2010, although a replacement for Audi’s Q7 SUV isn’t anticipated until 2013.
© Source: caradvice
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ASMA Design reckons they have perfected the art of tuning, a Mercedes-Benz SLR 722. ASMA calls this black supercar the Perfectus SLR. Using carbon fiber material for the body and a 5.4-litre V8, ASMA has been able to draw out a maximum power output number of 515kW (700hp) out of the SLR. Torque is 885Nm made at 3,300rpm. McLaren Mercedes themselves could only manage 478kW (650hp) from the same powerplant out of the SLR 722 Edition.
Putting all that grunt on the tar are thick black wheels measuring 325/25-20 at the back and 255/30-20 up front. The standard 5-speed automatic gearbox is mated to the Perfectus with performance figures stated as 3.5 seconds for the 0 - 100km/h sprint and 348km/h for the top speed. ASMA says the car will return an average fuel consumption of 19.8 litres per 100km.
The custom carbon fiber bodywork has been used to the effect of not only keeping weight down but also showing how the material can be sculpted with sharp lines and slits particularly at the front.
© Source: worldcarfans
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This 2010 BMW X1 spy video was released by the Bavarian carmaker and shows the new model being tested in the snow. The BMW X1 wears heavy camouflage, but, as seen from the clip, it will be a lot of fun in the snow. The car seems to behave like a sports sedan and allows for a little drifting in the fresh powder snow. The company has not released any information about the engines or gearbox options that will be available for the new BMW X1.
© Source: zercustoms
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The Ingolstadt carmaker has announced today the Audi R8 V10 price for the German market, which gives a possible cost range for the whole Europe.
The new, and more powerful version of the R8, the Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro, develops 525 hp and 530 Nm of torque from a 5.2 liter V10 engine. It's top speed is 316 km/h (196.35 mph) and the 0 to 100 km/h sprint is 3.9 seconds. The gearbox choices for the new Audi R8 5.2 FSI include a 6-speed manual and a sequential R tronic transmission with Launch Control.
The Audi R8 V10 price starts at 142,400 Euros on the German market where it will go on sale in the second quarter of 2009.
© Source: zercustoms
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