Opel Adam R2 Concept

At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Opel will present the Adam R2, a prototype homologated for rally. The R2 is based on the Adam Cup, which is the model that will run in the monobrand championship, and  it is powered by a four-cylinder naturally aspirated Ecotec 1.6-liter capable of 185 hp and 190 Nm. The engine is mated to front-wheel drive, Sadev 5-speed sequential gearbox and limited slip differential. The braking system is managed by Brembo, with 4-piston calipers at the front, rear braking control and hydraulic handbrake. The Adam is equipped with rollbar, Sparco seats with Hans restraint and fire extinguishers.

BMW M3 E92 spotted (photos)

Here you are some pictures I took to a BMW M3 E92. The M3 is equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 that develops 420 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Acceleration 0-100 km/h is in 4.8 seconds with manual six-speed gearbox and 4.6 seconds with the sequential DKG, while top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

Porsche Panamera by Anibal Automotive Design

The Canadian tuner Anibal Automotive Design, who became famous for his tuning on a Porsche 911, has proposed a processing package for the Porsche Panamera. This new aesthetic package, named Prestige, includes redesigned front and rear bumpers, new alloy wheels finished in black or silver, side skirts, wheel arches, front spoiler in 991-style and front hood with air intakes. The engine is expected to remain unchanged, and the kit will be available for the entire range of the Panamera: V6 with 300 hp, V8 with 400 hp, V8 Turbo with 500 hp and V8 Turbo S with 550 hp. Anibal Automotive Design has not released further information.

Dodge Challenger R/T Redline

The Dodge Challenger R/T Redline, a special edition inspired by the Challenger Rallye Redline, will be presented in a few days at the Chicago Auto Show 2013. Outside, the Redline can be customized with the special liveries Pitch Black, Granite Crystal, Bright White and Billet Silver that are mapped to a red and black adhesive strip that runs along the side of the car. The body kit is completed by new black chrome 20-inch alloy wheels, combined with high performance tires. The interior has been enhanced with leather upholstery, electrically heated seats, Mopar shift knob and sports pedals in brushed metal. The Challenger R/T Redline is equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, which develops 375 hp and 555 Nm of torque mated to six-speed manual gearbox, while it produces 372 hp and 542 Nm of torque mated to the five-speed automatic transmission. The Challenger R/T accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds.

Audi S7 Sportback spotted (photos)

In the pictures you can see a white Audi S7 Sportback. Outside, apart from some details that only an expert eye can recognize, it seems an Audi A7 like the others, but it isn't. In fact, the S7 is equipped with the 4.0-liter TFSI V8 with 420 hp and 550 Nm of torque constant between 1,400 and 5,300 rpm. The transmission is four-wheel drive with center limited slip differential and torque vectoring, mated to the dual-clutch S tronic seven-speed gearbox. On request, Audi offers the sport rear differential. Standard the S7 features Adaptive Air Suspension: air suspension with controlled damping shock absorbers that lower the body of the S7 Sportback by ten millimeters. The Audi S7 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and reaches a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h.

Renault Twizy MOMODESIGN Limited Edition

The Renault Twizy MOMODESIGN limited edition, a special version of urban crosser electric, is the result of a collaboration between Renault Italia and Momo Design. The Twizy MOMODESIGN, available only in 80 km/h version, comes standard with diamond alloy wheels, metallic paint, driver airbag, front and rear seat belts and four disc brakes. The Renault Twizy MOMODESIGN is available at a price of 7,900 € (rental fee battery not included). The price also includes a kit of  MOMODESIGN fashion accessories.

Mercedes SLR McLaren by RENNtech & Premier Exotics

The American tuner Premier Exotics, in collaboration with the German company RENNtech, has modified the Mercedes SLR McLaren. Outside, the SLR by RENNtech & Premier Exotics is recognizable by the yellow color with black details and by matte black ADV.1 alloy wheels, 20-inch at the front and 21-inch at the rear. The processing has also affected the engine: the 5.4-liter V8 with 626 hp and 580 Nm of torque original, rose to 760 hp at 6,400 rpm and 735 Nm at 4000 rpm, thanks to a new engine control unit, revised intercooler, stainless steel headers and sport catalytic exhaust upgrade. The Mercedes SLR McLaren by RENNtech & Premier Exotics has a top speed of over 350 km/h, compared to 334 km/h of the standard version, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.3 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in less than 10 seconds.

Nissan Juke Nismo

The Nissan Juke Nismo, sporty version of the Japanese crossover, is coming to Italy. Outside, the Nissan Juke Nismo, available only in Pearl White color, is recognizable for the new 18-inch alloy wheels, the wheel arches, the front grille finished in matt black, the dimmed lights and a string of LED daytime lights, new air intakes, side skirts, roof spoiler and a new rear bumper. Inside, we find sport red details, as the tachometer, steering wheel covered in leather and Alcantara with red centering signal, bucket seats characterized by suede inserts and red stitching. Under the hood of the new Juke Nismo there is a 1.6-liter DIG-T turbocharged petrol engine developing a maximum power of 200 hp and 250 Nm of torque. The Juke Nismo front-wheel drive with manual transmission accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, while the ALL MODE 4x4i with automatic sequential X-Tronic seven-speed CVT takes 8.2 seconds to reach 100 km/h. The suspension has been revised and now the shock absorbers are stiffer by 10%.

Mercedes C63 AMG Edition 507

The Mercedes-Benz will present in March at the Geneva Motor Show the C 63 AMG Edition 507, a limited edition model that will be offered on the German market from June with sedan, station wagon and coupe body. The code identifies the power of the engine: the 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine now delivers 507 hp and 610 Nm of torque. The engine, mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed, is the same as the SLS AMG. The 507 Edition accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and it reaches 280 km/h electronically limited of top speed. Customers who purchase the limited edition will also entitled to the AMG Driving Academy course. Outside, the Edition 507 can be recognized by the aluminum bonnet of the Black Series version with air intakes, for some decorations on the body and for forged 19-inch alloy wheels in Titanium Grey or Matt Black paint. The interior offers three different finishing options: Porcelain Designo Dinamica leather, Designo Dinamica black leather and Designo black leather. All of these take the Alcantara AMG performance steering wheel and instruments with red pointers. The Edition 507 is equipped standard with sports brake system, and on request you can have limited slip differential, sports suspension, carbon fiber finishes for the interior and the AMG Performance Media for telemetry. You can also pick up your examples at the site of AMG in Affalterbach.

2013 Ford Focus ST

In the pictures you can see the new Ford Focus ST, exposed at the Modena racetrack. Outside, the car stands out immediately for its many sporting and aerodynamic details such as side skirts, new bumper with air intakes, the trapezoidal black painted front grille, the rear wing and the rear air extractor that incorporates the exhaust pipes. 18-inch alloy wheels from the specific design are also new. The interior is characterized by a racing look, with aluminum pedals and Recaro steering wheel and seats. Under the hood there is the 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder tath produces 250 hp and 360 Nm of torque, already available at 1,750 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds, while the top speed is 248 km/h. The Focus ST is equipped with a sports suspension lowered by 10 mm, new rear anti-roll bar, Torque Vectoring electronic differential on the front axle and the Sound Symposer, able to make the ears of the occupants reach only the best frequencies of the exhaust system. The stability control system offers three different levels of intervention: standard, sport and off. The Focus ST is available with five doors or station.