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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
This is a sweet looking custom built vintage-style beach cruiser the brings together old and new to give the bike a modern edge while keeping comfort in mind. This is a limited edition so each bike will have a specific serial number.
The Cruiser bycicle features a Hydroform steel frame, billet aluminum stem, hand-aged leather seat and grips, triple clamp fork and extra wide 2″ rims and tires. They are available exclusively at James Perse boutiques and come in matte black, antique white, khaki green and dark orange. The bike is priced at $2,200.
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After presentation to the press in Spain recently, BMW has released this video of the new Z4. The new spider with metal roof was presented in the SDrive35i version, but the video doesn’t leave any space to hear the six cylinder, 306 hp engine.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
(from Rinspeed Press Release) Swiss Innovative Thinker Frank M. Rinderknecht Builds Fiat 500 with Two Energy Levels. „E2“ - 60 or 160 hp at the Push of a Button from Swiss Automotive Powerhouse Rinspeed
What is this? It is round, small and cuddly, has eyes to fall in love with, a sexy behind - and on demand 60 or 160 hp as necessary. It is Rinspeed’s answer to the fast changing requirements of the market and sociopolitical perception about the tuning industry.’ Rinspeed boss Frank M. Rinderknecht hits the nail on the head: “Just like the auto industry has to adjust to the demands of a new era, tuners have to look for new ways to do business as well.” The Swiss automobile visionary Rinderknecht, who has his roots in the tuning business, observes a change in people’s attitude, at least in the western world: “We need an intelligent use of our fossil resources, especially of our energy".
Rinspeed’s creation is based on the Abarth version of the Fiat 500. Its name ‘E2’ signals the fact that the nimble little Italian car is equipped with two different power levels: The 60-hp ‘Commuting’ level is more than sufficient to move along with city traffic while saving energy. In this mode the ‘E2’ consumes just some four liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. Outside the city, the ‘Highway’ mode provides driving fun and added power for fast and safe passing. In ‘Highway’ mode the engine produces 160 lively horsepower and transforms the Italian flea into a venerable hornet. Fuel consumption in ‘Highway’ mode is in the neighborhood of seven liters per 100 kilometers. The energy management system of the ‘E2’ is controlled by a small button in the cockpit that affects the engine electronics.
Rinderknecht believes he is on the right path with his new interpretation of automobile customizing. With the ‘E2’ and his concept car ‘iChange,’ which is much further removed from production, he wants to nudge the automotive as well as the tuning industries in a new direction, to leave well trodden paths and creatively look for new ones: “I don’t believe too much in eco tuning. Many drivers are not willing to miss out on driving fun and don’t want to drive a something that announces to the world that they do without. But the number of people who want to use our energy supply responsibly not in the least because they want to protect our environment will grow quickly.”
© Source: seriouswheels
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(from Vorsteiner Press Release) Vorsteiner Porsche V-RT Edition 997 Turbo:
The Vorsteiner Porsche V-RT (Vorsteiner Race Technologies) latest aerodynamic & forged wheel package is finally being released to the public to add to the current V-GT lineup for the 997 Carrera. The all-new V-RT parts will be available for world wide release after March 23rd, 2009. Please our website at www.vorsteiner.com/porsche for any public updates.
The exterior aerodynamic package consists of 3 primary packages. Up front is a new replacement front fascia that features larger carbon fiber air intakes for the radiators and elimination of the fog lights like the factory 997 GT2. A removable dry carbon fiber front lower spoiler adds additional down force to the front end while protecting the front bumper from any steep inclines or road hazards. The principal challenge of this front bumper was maximize weight savings . This was achieved by eliminating the fog lights, and replacing the factory plastic air ducts and hardware with carbon fiber ducting as a molded single component of the front bumper.
The V-RT rear bumper is also designed to offer the 997 Turbo with a wider stance with enlarged side intercooler extraction vents that house a replacement dry carbon fiber shroud that is approximately 35% larger for improved airflow through the intercoolers. The rear bumper also features a new molded carbon fiber rear diffuser with integrated twin aero fins that encompass the quad sport exhaust tips.
The Porsche V-RT rear end is completed with a carbon composite rear deck lid/engine cover with twin ram air scoops that feed air into the engine bay and air intake for maximum airflow and cooling. Additionally a carbon fiber wing blade enhances the final appearance while increasing down force to the rear of the vehicle at high speeds.
The V-306 twin 7 spoke 3-piece forged wheels shown are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires. The wheels feature a race-inspired center mesh design in 20x8.5J and 20x12J that are also available in 19 inch configurations with many personalized finish options.
© Source: seriouswheels
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Recession? Global Warming? Future gas-price worries? Bah. This is turning out to be some sort of National Musclecar Month (stay tuned for more Camaro/Mustang/Challenger news coming very soon), and Jack Roush is striking while the iron is hot. Today, Roush Performance unveiled its fifth-generation Mustang performance car, the 2010 427R, at its Livonia, Michigan, factory in suburban Detroit.
As before, the Roush Performance 427R package includes enhanced styling, suspension, and engine-performance upgrades. In terms of styling, the front and rear fascias are more aggressively sculpted, with a jutting front splitter and simulated venturi air exhausters in back. Side skirt and louvered quarter windows, chromed 18-in. Roush wheels, a three-piece rear spoiler, and badging inside and out complete the package (which will be offered by itself as a Stage I package for $6852).
Chassis upgrades revised spring and damper rates, new anti-roll bars, revised rear-suspension geometry to combat wheelhop (using unique upper trailing links, mounting brackets, and bushings), new jounce bumpers and bushings. (An $8226 Stage II package will buy the appearance and chassis mods.) The 427R stripes and decals accompany a revised Roots-type supercharger and intercooler plus other powertrain upgrades that bring the stock 4.6L SOHC three-valve motor up to 435 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. And what's more, they do so WITHOUT incurring a gas-guzzler penalty as the 2009 427R did. That savings helps bring the 427R package price in at just $15,056 ($43,071 out the door, including the base Mustang GT).
How did they manage to improve performance while trimming overall emissions by 38% and boosting fuel economy by about 10% (firm numbers are not yet available but there will be no guzzler tax)? According to powertrain honcho Erin Dmytrow, more efficient breathing and intercooling are key. The base car's cold-air induction (breathing from ahead of all the heat exchangers) is retained, opening into a freer-flowing air box and intake manifold.
And while the previous intercooler radiator was of a double-core design down in the lower fascia opening, the new one uses a single core that's nearly the same height as the engine radiator. Overall coolant capacity for the dedicated intercooler circuit is up over 25%, and charge-air temperatures are said to be dramatically lower. The supercharger is a 1.5L Roots-type using the familiar three-lobe impellers to develop 5.5psi max boost (any more wouldn't be safe without reducing the stock engine's compression ratio).
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Subaru is offering a special edition version of its flagship turbocharged Liberty GT spec.B sedan and wagon for a limited time, featuring an ochre leather trim interior as standard.
Officially named the Liberty GT spec.B R, it will be limited to just 50 examples nationwide, all boasting a black exterior finish with the choice of a six-speed manual or five-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission.
These special edition models also feature a subtle black honeycomb grille, which distinguishes them externally from the standard versions.
Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia, said: “Subaru’s performance special editions are renowned for their retained value and with just 50 of these Liberty GT spec.B Rs available, we anticipate significant interest.”
Inside, the ochre leather trim also covers the door panels and centre console lid, complimented by silver alloy-type interior highlights.
The Liberty GT spec.B R special edition is available now from Subaru dealers, priced from $56,990.
Please note, official images of the special edition model are yet to be made available, the above image is for illustrative purposes only.
© Source: caradvice
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During the brand's annual meeting, Erich Schmitt, President of SEAT, announced that third variant of the new Ibiza - the Seat Ibiza ST - will be launched next year.
The Seat Ibiza ST, or Sports Tourer, will be a wagon that will probably offer the same engine line-up as the current versions. The Seat Ibiza ST will be powered by either one of these engines: 1.9 TDI with 105 hp, 1.6 16V with 105 hp, 1.4 16V with 85 hp or 1.2 12V with 70 hp.
Erich Schmitt also said the Seat Ibiza ST will be produced in Martorell, but did not disclose any further details.
We're wondering if the Seat Ibiza ST will also have a Cupra version.
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