Month: September 2011

speedART PS9-300D Panamera Diesel

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Rutesheim-based Porsche tuner speedART has created a new program for the diesel-engined Panamera, labelled the PS9-300D.

Thanks to the company’s power kit, consisting of a motronic update, sports exhaust and performance air filter, output from the Panamera’s 3.0 L V6 diesel unit jumps from 250 PS (184 kW/247 bhp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque to 300 PS (221 kW/296 hp) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft).

Visually, the speedART aero package includes a front chin spoiler, headlight covers, bonnet vents, side skirts and rear air outlets – just below the tail lights. The front wing vents, mirror covers and ‘EVO’ rear wing are constructed from carbon fibre. Also at the rear is a new diffuser which frames those quad tailpipes. speedART offers a large range of alloy wheels, and recommends 22-inch diameter rollers.

[Source: speedART]

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Skoda reveals up!-based Citigo

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Skoda is making use of its VAG connections by stamping its mark on the newly-released up!, resulting in the Citigo.

Hitting the Czech market in late 2011, then the rest of Europe from summer 2012 in three-door form, and later in the year as a five-door model, the Citigo will be powered by a new generation of three-cylinder 1.0 litre petrol units in 44 kw/60 hp and 55 kw/75 hp guise. At 171 km/h (106 mph), top speed isn’t great, but 4.2 l/km and 4.3 l/km isn’t too shabby.

A great safety option for the Citigo is the “City Safe Drive” brake assistant system. Automatically active at speeds up to 18 mph, the system uses a laser sensor to detect potential collisions and can apply the brakes automatically – avoiding crashes.

[Source: Skoda]

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