Month: August 2011

  • Techart Aerodynamic Kit I for the Porsche Cayenne


    Leonberg-based tuninghouse TECHART has released details of its new aerodynamic kit for Porsche’s Cayenne SUV ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

    Constructed from high-quality polyurethane RIM, the most noticeable piece of the kit is around the front, with TECHART adding an aggressive three-piece lower spoiler with integrated air ducts. There’s also a set of daytime running light units available with either LED or halogen bulbs.

    Subtle sill extensions run along the flanks of the Cayenne, while at the back there’s a largish roof spoiler and lower rear apron with built-in diffuser. Those ‘TECHART’ embossed tailpipes finish off the new performance exhaust system.

    Known for offering a wide range of light alloy wheels, TECHART gives owners the choice of Formula – available in 20- to 23-inch, Formula II – in sizes 22- and 23-inch, and Formula III in sizes 21- and 22-inch diameters.

    TECHART can also provide a power increase – based around the reworking of the engine management system – for your Cayenne. Installation of its TA 058/D1 performance kit adds 29 kW (40 hp) and 70 Nm to the diesel model, resulting in a sprint to 100 km/h time of 7.2 seconds, and 160 km/h in just 18.9 seconds. The Turbo model is a little livelier once fitted with the TA 058/T1 kit. Output is up from 368 kW (500 bhp) to 412 kW (560 hp) and 780 Nm, with 100 km/h appearing in 4.4 seconds and 160 km/h in 9.9 s.

    TECHART will be débuting its TA 058/T2 kit for the Cayenne Turbo at Frankfurt. This will be good for 440 kW (600 hp) and over 900 Nm of torque.

    [Source: TechArt]

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  • Green Hell Fly & Drive in the BMW M5


    Thousands of fans registered to be part of the BMW M5 Story. Some days ago, just six of them had the chance to experience the new BMW M5 at a very special place – the Nordschleife, Nürburgring. Do you think they enjoyed it? (more…)

  • Audi R8 GT in Istanbul


    Here’s a new promo from Audi featuring its hardcore R8 GT model driving around the streets of Istanbul, in Turkey. The lightweight, 552 hp model, which weighs 100kg less than the regular R8, can crack 62mph in 3.6 seconds and 124mph in 10.8 seconds. Top speed is a pleasant 199mph. (more…)

  • 2012 B-Class from Mercedes-Benz


    Mercedes-Benz has released details and images of the 2012 B-Class ahead of its début at next month’s Frankfurt Auto Show. The B-Class is barely recognisable compared to its predecessor, receiving more muscular-looking flanks and styling reminiscent of the company’s CLS model – particularly the headlamps and that prominent grille, which lengthens the front of this compact sports tourer slightly, creating a sleeker appearance.

    A newly-introduced range of engines include a 1.6L four cylinder petrol unit (the M270) which produces 90 kW (122 hp) and 200 Nm in the B 180, and 115 kW (156 hp)and 250 Nm in the B 200. Diesel fans get a scaled down version of the OM651 seen throughout the Mercedes family. Now in 1.8L form, the transversely-mounted common rail direct-injection engine develops 80 kW (109 hp) and 250 Nm in the B 180 CDI, and 100 kW (136 hp) and 300 Nm in the B 200 CDI. The B-Class also receives a new 6-speed manual and seven-speed 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission.

    [Source: Mercedes-Benz]

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  • ABT announces AS6 Avant


    Kempten-based VAG tuning specialists ABT Sportsline has released images and details of its program for the latest Audi A6 Avant model.

    Cosmetically, ABT offers a styling package for the A6 Avant, consisting of discreet sill extensions, spoilers for the front bumper and tailgate, and a rear bumper insert which features neat quadruple tailpipes. There’s also a range of alloy wheels styles to choose from, available in 19, 20 and even 21-inch diameter.

    Owners of petrol and diesel-engined cars can both enjoy upgrades from ABT. Depending on your model, the 3.0 TDI can be taken from 201 hp/150 kW to 237 hp/177 kW or 241 hp/180 kW up to 296 hp/221 kW, while its 3.0 TFSI sibling jumps from 296 hp/221 kW to a much healthier 414 hp/309 kW – good enough for a 0-100 km/h time of just five seconds.

    [Source: ABT Sporstline]

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  • Option Auto drives the BMW M3 GTS


    French motoring magazine, Option Auto, heads to the circuit in BMW’s hardcore M3 GTS model. The track-focused Coupé accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph)in a mere 4.4 seconds, and reaches the 1000 metre mark from a standstill in just 22.5 seconds. Top speed is 305 km/h (189 mph). (more…)