martedì 11 dicembre 2012

2013 Audi RS5 Convertible

Audi unveiled the new Audi RS5 Convertible. The Cabriolet has the same 4.2-liter FSI V8 naturally aspirated of the coupe, with 450 hp and 430 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds reaching a top speed electronically limited to 250 or 280 km/h. The engine is mated to the Quattro all-wheel drive and dual-clutch S-Tronic seven-speed gearbox. The suspension of the RS5 has been lowered by 20 mm compared to the normal Audi A5 and the brakes have been upgraded, on request you can also have the carboceramic brakes. It has 19-inch alloy wheels, and upon request you can also have 20-inch. The canvas roof is able to open in 15 seconds and close in 17. Standard on the car there are the Dynamic Ride Control, which regulates the structure depending on the situation, and the Audi Drive Select, which allows the driver to change some configuration parameters of the car to fit the best to his driving style.

Range Rover Evoque RS250 Vesuvius Edition by Kahn

Kahn unveiled its new creation based on Range Rover Evoque, called RS250 Vesuvius Edition. The car modified by the tuner shows off a two-tone livery orange-black, 22-inch alloy wheels, bumper revised and LED lights. The interior shooting the two-tone matching of the body, highlighting the quilted leather.

Volkswagen Polo R WRC

Volkswagen has unveiled the new Polo R WRC, the road version of the rally car. The Polo R is equipped with a 2.0-liter TSI direct injection turbo with 220 hp and 350 Nm of torque. The Polo R weighs only 1200 kg and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, reaching a top speed of 243 km/h. Traction is front and the gearbox is manual. The body is only 3 doors in white and blue livery of the racing version. The body kit includes new bumpers, widened wheel arches, 18-inch alloy wheels, spoiler and rear diffuser. Inside, the car features aluminum pedals, steering wheel in Alcantara and WRC logos on Alcantara sport seats. The Polo R WRC will be produced in a limited edition of only 2500 examples.

lunedì 10 dicembre 2012

2013 Porsche 911 991 GT3 Cup

Porsche has unveiled the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, a race car that anticipates the next 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS. The racing version features a 3.8-liter six-cylinder boxer naturally aspired capable of 460 horsepower. The gearbox is a sequential six-speed transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel, mated to the rear-wheel drive. The new GT3 will be easier to drive thanks to better weight balance, it will allow greater performance and improved handling. The brakes and tires have been upgraded, as the roll bar and bucket seats. Continue reading to see pictures and video. 

Corvette C6 ZR1 vs FIAT Uno Turbo. Who win? (video+photos)

Here some pictures and the video of a Corvette C6 ZR1 and some Fiat Uno Turbo and Punto. In the video you can see drag races at Fossoli airport with a Corvette C6 ZR1 vs Fiat Uno Turbo an Bravo modified.

Dodge Viper by Superior Auto Design

The tuner of Florida Superior Auto Design presented its creation based on a Dodge Viper. The mechanics doesn't change: the 8.4-liter V10 with 649 hp and 810 Nm of torque has not been modified. The car comes in a matte black livery, showing off a bodykit in carbon fiber and it mounts the bonnet of the Viper ACR. There are some red details on 20-inch wheels and on the interior. The tuning includes new KW stiffened suspension.

domenica 9 dicembre 2012

White Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 spotted

Here you are some pictures I took of a Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 that I spotted on the road. Some technical data: it has a new V12 engine 6.5-liters that produces 700 hp at 8250 rpm and 690 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm, mated to the four-wheel drive and a new ISR 7-speed gearbox. The monocoque chassis is in carbon fiber. Thanks to these measures, the Lamborghini Aventador has a top speed of 350 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds. Other pictures below.

sabato 8 dicembre 2012

Royster GT 500 by Hofele Design

The German tuner Hofele Design unveiled the Royster GT 500 based on the new 2013 Range Rover. The Royster GT 500 is distinguished by its orange and black livery, black 20-inch alloy wheels, a modified grille and a rear diffuser. Hofele Design has modified the 4.4-liter SDV8 diesel, which now delivers a power of 410 hp and a maximum torque of 720 Nm (initially 339 hp and 700 Nm). There are no pictures of the interior, but will definitely be modified in the British style.

Volkswagen Golf R Electrified by Cam Shaft

The German tuner Cam Shaft has modified the Golf R, calling Electrified. The Golf R is equipped with a 2.0-liter TFSI with 270 hp and 350 Nm of torque. Cam Shaft, changing the electronics and the management of the turbo, allows the 2.0 TFSI delivering 325 hp and 430 Nm of torque. The changes also affect the suspension, Tarox brakes and black OZ rims. The car is painted in a livery called Electric Orange.

venerdì 7 dicembre 2012

Audi R8 China Edition

The Audi has unveiled the R8 China Edition, a special version of the German supercar that will be produced in only 80 copies, all for the Chinese market. The car has a look similar to the R8 GT, it is available in Malibu Blue or Suzuka Grey, it shows off 19-inch wheels, combined with spoiler, sideblades, exterior mirrors and rear diffuser in carbon fiber. The interior is characterized by the presence of leather and Alcantara, the cockpit refers to the color of the body and there is an aluminum plate with the limited edition number. Under the hood of the R8 China Edition there is the 5.2-liter V10 that produces 525 hp and a maximum torque of 530 Nm. The R8 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.