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- Smart ForTwo Pearlgrey Special Edition
- Mercedes MLC Coupe Crossover
- Lamborghini Murcielago 'LB-R Zero Fighter' by Liberty Walk Performance
- Lotus Evora S Police Car
- Audi R8 V10 by Akrapovic
- Land Rover Discovery by Project Kahn
- Audi A1 e-tron
- Spy Shots: Could this be the 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo S?
- Alfa Romeo SUV
| Smart ForTwo Pearlgrey Special Edition Posted: 21 Jul 2011 09:00 AM PDT
Smart already used us with lots of special editions for their ForTwo model. And today is time for another one: the smart fortwo pearlgrey. As it name suggests the model is painted in an exclusive exclusive graphite metallic paintwork in combination with a silver tridion safety cell and silver alloy wheels. The model is priced at €14,490 ($20,500). The model will go on sale in November 2011. The interior gets an exclusive leather package in crystal gray. This special leather is also being used on the top part of the instrument panel in black imitation leather with contrasting light gray seams, a knee pad in crystal gray imitation leather and door trims in a combination of crystal gray imitation leather and fabric. The list of standard equipment will include: softouch automatic gear programme, electric windows, air conditioning with automatic temperature control and a transparent panoramic roof with sun-blind among other features. Smart ForTwo Pearlgrey Special Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 21 July 2011 16:00 EST.
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2011 08:00 AM PDT
The BMW X6 is no doubt one of the most successful models BMW has recently launched on the market. So, it should not surprise you the fact that more and more makers announced plans to develop their own version of the X6. After Audi has announced the Q6, Mercedes has also revealed plans for a MLC Coupe-Crossover. Of course everyone saw that coming as there has always been a war between the three companies. The future MLC will be built on the same platform as the M-Class, but it will be completely different. The exterior design will feature grille, headlights and tail lamps from the CLS limousine, while the general look will be a something similar to the X6. The model will feature the M-Class all-wheel-drive, but without the special off-road capabilities. Engine line-up will start from a standard 265 HP diesel version and will go up to a 544 HP one for the AMG model. Mercedes MLC Coupe Crossover originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 21 July 2011 15:00 EST.
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| Lamborghini Murcielago 'LB-R Zero Fighter' by Liberty Walk Performance Posted: 21 Jul 2011 07:00 AM PDT
Japanese tuning company, Liberty Walk Performance, is a household name in the Japanese tuning scene. With their works finding their way on the Web, these guys are well on their way to being recognized the world over as a pretty bad ass company. Known for their works on exotic supercars, LWP has come out with a new kit for the Lamborghini Murcielago called the ’LB-R Zero Fighter’. The styling kit features a new paint scheme that was inspired by Zero Fighter planes from World War II. The military theme of the whole LB Performance Type 2 body kit also features camouflage-themed seats on the interior with the calipers given the same treatment. In addition to that, the car also comes with a set of Werfen GT-04 wheels with similar camo pattern barrels. As far as performance upgrades go, LWP left the supercar’s powertrain untouched, opting to keep the Murcielago’s 6.5-liter V12 engine the same. Can’t say we blame them, considering that on its own, the supercar is already capable of producing 631 horsepower at 8000 rpm and 487 lb/ft at 6000 rpm. With most programs for the Murcielago, LWP’s project is a unique military take on a modern-day exotic that figures to get much more attention than a stock Murcielago ever could. Lamborghini Murcielago 'LB-R Zero Fighter' by Liberty Walk Performance originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 21 July 2011 14:00 EST.
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2011 06:00 AM PDT
Bad guys i Italy will have serious reasons to fear as next to a Lamborghini Gallardo Police Car the Carabinieri in Rome have just received a new Lotus Evora S for their police fleet. The Evora S models will be made available to the units based in Rome and Milan. The new police car will be used to provide a crucial service to the public. This special Evora S will be equipped with some of the very latest voice recognition technology including the EVA (Enhanced Vehicle Automation) system. A special portable refrigeration compartment has been fitted behind the front seats which will allow for the rapid transport of vital organs and blood required during medical emergencies. The Evora S is powered by a supercharged Toyota-sourced 3.5-liter V6 engine that will deliver a total of 350bhp and more than 300lb ft of torque. This means a sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds and a top speed in excess of 172mph. Hit the jump for the official statements from the Group Lotus Chief Executive and Carabinieri spokesman. Lotus Evora S Police Car originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 21 July 2011 13:00 EST.
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2011 05:00 AM PDT
Anytime you have an Audi R8 V10, then you already have a car that’s as imposing and powerful as any sports car on the streets. But once you add an Akrapovic exhaust set-up, then, well, all bets are off. The Slovenian tuning firm and specialists in the science of exhaust systems has released a new package that not only gives the R8 V10 a new exhaust set-up, but a corresponding power increase to go with it. The new titanium Slip-On exhaust system comes with carbon tail pipes with an optional wireless kit to give the driver the option of controlling the sound of the exhaust for either street or track use. The exhaust not only reduces the R8’s overall weight by 16kg (35 lbs), but also bumps up the output of the car’s 5.2-liter V10 engine from the standard 525 horsepower and 391 lb/ft of torque to 536 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 403 lb/ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. The result might not be all that much given the number of tuning packages already in existence for the R8 V10, but anytime a car that already has 525 ponies under its hood get some added output, it’s still something that’s going to attract its share of customers. Audi R8 V10 by Akrapovic originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 21 July 2011 12:00 EST.
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| Land Rover Discovery by Project Kahn Posted: 21 Jul 2011 04:00 AM PDT
There has been a pretty busy period at the Project Kahn design center. Only this months we have seen lots of updates packages for model from Audi, Land Rover or Porsche. Today is time for another Land Rover model: the Discovery. For the exterior updates the tuner is offering an impressive styling package consisting of front and rear arch spats, front and rear bumper unit, twin mesh grille, side vents, L.E.D running lights, lowered sports and exhaust system and privacy glass. The final touch has been given by a new set of wheels, size 22"with simple clean lines, soft organic surfaces on the edges of the spoke and a purposeful mechanical center. For the interior the tuner is offering its clients the possibility to express their own individuality whatever they want. The tuner announced they can design a vehicle with an exterior and an interior to suit the exact specification of the customer. Land Rover Discovery by Project Kahn originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 21 July 2011 11:00 EST.
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2011 03:00 AM PDT
Audi unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show an electric version of their newly launched A1. The e-tron concept is equipped with an electric drive system similar to the one on Chevrolet Volt. The e-tron has an autonomy of 50 kilometers when used only in electric mode. The internal combustion engine that charges the batteries can deliver a total of 102 hp in short bursts when the sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in just 10 seconds. Top speed is more than 80 mph. Continuous output is rated at 61 hp and 150 Nm of torque. The electric motor sends its power to the front wheels via a single-speed transmission that can be switched between "Drive," "Reverse," and "Neutral". The A1 e-tron concept car has a Wankel engine as a range extender. It has a chamber volume of 254 cc and runs at a constant 5,000 rpm and can be switch on and off as necessary with the push of a button. It produces produces 15 kW of electric power and weighs only around 154.32 lb. It can extend the concept’s range to 130 miles. UPDATE 07/21/11: The Audi A1 e-Tron was a surprise participant at the Silvretta E-Auto Rally. Together with the other Audi electric car in attendance, the Q5 HFC, which managed to place sixth in the entire proceedings, the A1 E-Tron made a good showing of itself a year after another one of its big brothers, the R8 E-Tron, went and wowed the entire event. Check out the video Audi posted to see how the A1 E-Tron performed. Press release after the jump. Audi A1 e-tron originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 21 July 2011 10:00 EST.
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| Spy Shots: Could this be the 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo S? Posted: 21 Jul 2011 02:00 AM PDT
Just a couple of weeks ago, we caught the 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo testing and now it seems that we may have caught the hi-power version of the Turbo as well, the Porsche 911 Turbo S. All of the previous spy shots taken of the Turbo have shown two big single exhaust pipes, one on each side, but these new images reveal a quad pipe layout. The differing setups hint towards a higher-powered Turbo and, if it does turn out to be the Turbo S, could mean a boost of about 30-50 HP compared to the standard Turbo. This would mean that the Turbo S would be cranking out about 580-600 HP from its 3.8-liter flat-six engine, a good 50-70 HP boost over the current Turbo S. In terms of performance, this power boost means a 0-60 mph sprint time better than the current 3.1 seconds and a top speed peaking higher than 196 mph, quite possibly breaking the 200 mph mark. Aside from the power boost, much of everything else will stay the same. The engine will be mated to an improved manual gearbox as standard, or an optional Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox. Porsche’s recent promotional video looks to have confirmed the rumors of seven gears for the PDK gearbox so expect too have these option for the Turbo S as well. Other features for the new Porsche 911 Turbo S will include brake regeneration and stop start systems which will help reduce fuel consumption by about 12%, quite possibly bringing it up to about 28 mpg. Spy Shots: Could this be the 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo S? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 21 July 2011 09:00 EST.
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| Posted: 20 Jul 2011 01:00 PM PDT
Alfa Romeo has delayed a few times plans to return to the US market after 20 years of absence and when you finally expect to have a final date, the company announced another delay. Now it appears that Alfa Romeo will be coming back to the US market in 2013 and the first model to be offered with be a SUV model. It will be followed by a sedan version of the new Giulia. The upcoming Alfa Romeo SUV will be based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee and will target models like Audi Q5 and BMW X3. The new SUV will be the fourth model in Alfa Romeo’s line-up next to the current Mito, Giulietta and the 159. The SUV will be offered in both front-drive and all-wheel drive variants, while engine line-up will include a 1750 TC GDI that delivers 200 HP, a 2.0-liter JTDm diesel unit with 140 HP and a 3.3 liter variant of Chrysler’s Pentastar V6 engine that deliver a total of 275 HP. The new model is expected to be revealed at the end of 2012. Alfa Romeo SUV originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 20 July 2011 20:00 EST.
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