Archive for May, 2009

Sunday
May 31,2009

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Just launched the Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe got an  tuning packages from BRABUS.For the top version E500 AMG the German tuner introduced a beefed-up 6.1-liter V8 engine (from the stock 5.5-liter) that features a billet crankshaft, larger pistons and special four-valve cylinder heads with custom camshafts.The net result of this €29,000 ($39,723 USD) upgrade is a 0-100 km/h time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).

BMW M3 Darth Maul by MWDesign

Sunday
May 31,2009

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The Canadian tunner MWDesign have released a tuning project for the BMW M3 Coupe (E92).The black 20-inch rims with orange-accented centre caps are wrapped in 245/30/20 front tyres and 285/25/20 rubber at the rear. Interior details are rare but we are told that Darth Maul comes with a Fox Red interior trim.The current car was launched in 2007 with a 4.0-litre V8 engine replacing the old 3.2-litre straight six. Despite the 800cc gain the new engine is 15kg lighter. Maximum power was increased from 343hp (252kW) to 420hp (309kW). Stay tuned for stage 2 of Darth Maul.

Audi Q5 concept car

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Saturday
May 30,2009

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Audi is going to reveal its new Q5 concept car. It is a one-off, 408-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V6 concept.The exterior paint colour is called Daytona Gray. Some red paint applications were made on the rims, the roof rails, the front skirt and the rear spoiler.Audi Q5 concept car features:

  • new supercharged, 3.0-liter engine
  • a V6 direct-injection gasoline engine.
  • It will go 408 hp at 6,000 rpm
  • Its torque will be 44 lb-ft to 369 lb-ft on a band of revs from 3,000 rpm through to 5,500 rpm
  • It will have a seven-speed, dual-clutch S-tronic gearbox.
  • It will go 0-to-62-mph acceleration in just 4.4 seconds

Volkswagen Eos White Night

Friday
May 29,2009

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Here is a special edition of the Volkswagen Eos  finished in White Night offers the contrasts that are so well that depends on body. There is much to squeeze the brain, black and white contrasts.

As we see, in the Volkswagen Eos is a White Night bodywork painted in Candy White with the ceiling painted in Deep Black Pearlescent. Color that lasts well on the grill and covered with mirrors. To complete the contrast, the 18-inch rims are black in Budapest inside their radios.

The carrier also has the password. The upholstery is black with white stitching on the dashboard and some fittings are painted the same white as the outside. As additional completento is the Climatronic and suspension lowered by 15 mm. Is priced at 33,140 euros (in Germany) and is available with all except the V6 engine.

Friday
May 29,2009

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BMW has announced that it will be releasing a quartet of M3 Coupes dubbed ‘M3 Edition Models.’ Available in four body colors:Alpine White Non-Metallic, Black Non-Metallic, Dakar Yellow Non-Metallic or Monte Carlo Blue Metallic.The special edition M3 Coupe models also come with a sportier suspension set up that lowers the entire body by 10 millimeters or 0.4-inches. Other than that, there are no other mechanical changes with the M3 Edition Models holding on to the 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 420HP with power being transferred to the rear wheels either through the standard six-speed manual gearbox or via the optional M double-clutch seven-speed gearbox. As a reminder, the manual version goes from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.8 seconds while the twin-clutch gearbox model in 4.6 seconds.