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Hamann, the well-known German tuning company unveiled its latest tuning programme for the Bmw M3. In order to increase the power on the V8 engine, Hamann choosed to add first 20 hp and if the customers want to, the second level of tuning can offer 35 hp. In the first level the car is capable to reach 300 km/h while the second level can offer a top speed of 320km/h. At the exterior, the tuner offers a sportive-dynamic front spoiler, rear skirt and spoiler, side skirts and the shapely roof spoiler. According to the manufacturer all the parts are offerred at a price starting from 2,400 euros.
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For the interior Hamann offers aluminium accesories like hand brake levers, gear sticks, pedals bring but also super-light carbon. Also the personalised floor mats as well as the hancrafted leather equipments bring a plus to the interior of the car. Press release after the jump! >> read
Hofele, the innovative company in the product-range of car-accessories especially for German manufacturers like Audi and VW, recently unveiled the Hofele-Design-Edition kit for the Golf GTI.
Using only high-tech accessories and super light materials developed in order to define the elegance of the Hofele Brand the Golf GTI kit features a front bumper with 2 big air intakes, sideskirts fitted as well with two air intakes, but also a rear apron to use with sports muffler. To increase the power of the vehicle Hofele also used 4 tube sports muffler. Featuring four oval tail pipes the exhaust system is suitable for the well-known 2.0 FSI Turbo engine but, according to the manufacture, this is possible only mounted in combination with the rear apron.
This year Chevrolet celebrate its 19th time as official pace car with the Corvette. And as Chevy is campaigning full tilt about Ethanol, they have made a special concept Corvette pace car. This Corvette Z06 Ethanol will not be sold to the public and it will remain a concept. It feature an amazing color changing paint that range from green to blue with yellow highlights. The effect is similar to the Dupont ’miracle paint’ seen in the past. But here the paint color is much brighter than the older dark purple to dark blue effect. This car will be driven by Emerson Fittipaldi during the 2008 Indy 500 race. Two other Corvette Indy500 Pace car will be present at the event. A coupe version will cover the first 100th caution laps and a convertible version will cover the other 100th laps. Both the coupe and convertible run on regular gas and they will be available for sale. 2008 Corvette Z06 Ethanol E85 - Indy 500 Pacecar Picture Gallery
Although the Japanese automaker hoped that their new Nissan GT-R will remain as previously built and not be modified, the „Godzilla” raised the interest of some tuners like Amuse and Mines who recently set new lap records on the Tsukuba Circuit in Japan. Today, another tuner revealed its tuning program for the GT-R. Garage Defend, a well-known tuner unveiled their kit for the new Nissan. This kit contains custom carbon-fiber canards, which according to the manufacturer are fated to improve cornering stability and braking performance, a carbon-fiber grille replacement and maybe the most visible feature, the Voltex GT wing which helps improve the downforce of the car. >> read
 BMW Serie 1 tii concept
In a recent interview, Bmw chief Norbert Reithofer unveiled the fact that the Bavarian manufacturer’s tii models are on their way. The tii models are based on the Concept 1-Series tii that was unveiled last year at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The concept points out the philosophy Bmw develops: performance kits for the 1-Series coupe and hatchback, an aero package, carbon fiber details, fatter wheels and tyres, sports and instruments. Bmw plans to apply the tii badge on other models such as the facelifted 3-Series. Expect M3 brake calipers, 19in wheels, sports suspension and a new twin-clutch transmission. Yummi !
The liquidation of the Texan company, Unique Performance, brought nothing but trouble to Carroll Shelby, because he is now being sued by the former clients of the shady car customizer. Although his only involvement in the Unique Performance was to give the license for the use of the Shelby brand for some models the plaintiffs sustain that he is in fact guilty for their loss.
There are around 140 people with claims who paid for the desired car but never got to see it. More than sixty-one cars were seized the moment Unique Performance was raided in November 2007. Some of the former customers, actual plaintiffs, claim that they would have never bought the cars if it wasn’t for the Shelby’ s brand endorsement. >> read
On February 25th, Ferrari announced the start of a new Prancing Horse adventure, the Magic India Discovery Tour, which gets underway from Mumbai on February 25th and returns to the same city on May 8th having covered a route stretching more than 11,000 kilometres. Now, the famous Italian sports car manufacturer announced that it is planning to enter India by the end of 2010. Although in some previous articles the Italian manufacturer announced its presence in India by 2008, it seems that the automaker will pustpone the moment for a few years in order a guarantee for its success. “Ferrari is looking at India and we may enter the country by 2010. Before which, the company needs to set up a sales and marketing network in India. For us, customer satisfaction is of prime importance. Hence, we will also have to take care of these aspects before we enter India. We are looking forward to India.” Said Gabrielle Lalli, head of Magic India Discovery Tour.
Saleen unveiled today at the New York Auto Show the S5S Raptor Concept. According to the company the S5S Raptor could enter the market in as little as two years, and should it go forward, it would carry a base price of approximately $185,000.
The Raptor is a two seat mid-engine super car that competes in size and style with core offerings from the most notable of Italian exotic car makes, but with a segment leading 650hp and 630 lb-ft of torque provided by a Saleen 5.0L Supercharged Engine - the source of the S5S designation. Unlike its competitors, the Raptor is designed to digest cellulosic ethanol. This is the same ethanol formula, states Wilbur, that is the official fuel of the 2008 American Le Mans Race Series and the IRL.
The Raptor’s hand-built 5.0L cubic inch engine with its patented twin-screw supercharger delivers its 650 horses at 6300 rpm and hits max torque at just 4400 RPM. This power sits on call beneath the knob of a close ratio 6-speed manual, or optional paddle shifting sequential gearbox. It’s a combination that send Raptor’s rigid aluminum chassis screaming to a top speed of over 200 mph. >> read 2008 Saleen S5S Raptor Picture Gallery .
Just as the Ford GT becomes a legend in its own time, Avro Motor Cars, the Brooklands-based supercar specialist, has joined forces with Roush Technologies in the UK to create a further strictly limited edition of the car. The Avro 720 Mirage special edition will be limited to just 10 cars – the first of which has just been rolled out of Roush’s Technical Centre in Brentwood, Essex.
Avro engineers have applied a custom calibration package to the car, to extract a delivered, mean 720bhp at 6950rpm and a massive 627lb.ft. of torque at 4800rpm. The car is also derestricted, which gives a top speed capability in excess of 220mph.
Finished in vibrant Arancia Metallica (Italian Metallic Orange) with semi-matt black details and wheels – and exclusive sill plates and side decals, the 720 Mirage incorporates a significant range of engine and mechanical upgrades. Changes in appearance include the deletion of the rear bumper – partly to save weight – and each car will carry an exclusive numbered Avro plaque on the centre tunnel.
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When Aston Martin launched the V12 Vantage RS Concept they said it was a design study more than a concept. In an interview at the Geneva Motor Show, Ullrich Bez, Aston Martin CEO, said that next year we will see a production version of the concept. Of course will be a limited edition. The Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS is a 600 hp supercar powered by a 6.0 liters V12 engine recently used in the DBS. It can make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 4 seconds and can hit a top speed of 186 mph. Unfortunately Ullrich Bez gave no details about the price, technical details or the number of units that will be brought on the market. Instead he gave another good new: DBS will also see a Roadster version! It will be available in mid 2009. 2008 Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS Concept Picture Gallery
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