German Car Scene

Month: December 2012

  • BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible Lifestyle Edition announced

    BMW 1 Series Edition Lifestyle
    BMW has revealed its limited edition 1 Series Coupe and Convertible Lifestyle models ahead of their début in Detroit next month.

    Available in a choice of three colours, including Mineral White metallic, the equipment package consists of specially badged door sill plates, brown leather trim with contrasting white stitching on the seats, door panels and steering wheel and Fineline Stream fine wood inlays. The Convertible receives a corresponding brown soft-top with subtle silver pigmentation. Customers can also opt for the pretty five-double-spoke alloy wheels in an 18-inch diameter.
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  • Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series by Vaeth

    Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series
    Hösbach Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Vaeth has released details of its program for the biblical C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series.

    Fitment of the company’s V63 Supercharger Kit along with its stainless steel exhaust system with sports catalyst and a remapped ECU, sees the 6.2-litre V8’s output rise from 380 kW (517 hp) and 620 Nm of torque to 556 kW (756 hp) and 800 Nm, enough for a 0-100 km/h time of just 3.6 seconds and a 350 km/h (217 mph) top speed. A water-cooled intercooler and fuel cooling system were also added for good measure. The conversion will set you back €49,310 plus taxes.

    Chassis upgrades for the Coupe include a 405 mm big brake kit with braided lines and a fully adjustable suspension kit, which allows a drop of between 20-65 mm. The wheels are Vaeth’s own three-piece forged items, measuring 9 and 11×20-inches and covered in 265/30 and 305/25 tyres. A de-badged grille completes the aesthetics.
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  • A.R.T. G streetline 65

    A.R.T. G streetline 65
    Nürnberg tuning specialist A.R.T has come up with a program for those Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG owners who feel that their vehicle is a little too understated.

    The G streetline 65 wide body package consists of a bicolour ventilated hood, front bumper with extra air intakes and integrated spoiler, fender flares and running board covers with LED lighting. At the rear there’s a roof spoiler and wider bumper with light grilles. Other visual features include Bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights, triple tailpipes on either side of the vehicle and a set of 10 x 22-inch monoART1 alloy wheels wrapped in 295/35 rubber. Inside, A.R.T can reupholster your cabin with materials such as leather and Alcantara, and trim elements in carbon and woods.

    The company’s performance upgrade includes optimized ECU software, high-flow catalytic converters and adjuvant cooling systems for engine and transmission. Those modifications see output from the G 63 AMG’s 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine rise from 400 kW (544 hp) to 508 kW (681 hp), while the G 65 AMG’s 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine now delivers 559 kW (749 hp) – up from 450 kW (612 hp). Torque is limited to 1,000 Nm.
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  • Snow? Audi drivers ain’t got no time for dat

    snowy audi avant
    Car companies spend gazillions trying to entice you into their vehicles by promising you an experience that no other manufacturer could provide. They claim that they can make you feel alive, keep your kids safe, or become a real-life Jenson Craig or Daniel Hamilton, but the reality usually doesn’t live up to the glitzy hype. Then someone sees an Audi Avant driver in a hurry – regardless of conditions. quattro in action, folks.
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  • Prior Design Audi R8 PD GT650

    Prior Design Audi R8 PD GT650
    Prior Design chose this month’s Essen Motor Show to début its PD GT650 program for the Audi R8 Coupe.

    Constructed from high quality Dura-Flex plastic, the aero package consists of a front bumper with lip spoiler and winglets, ventilated fenders, side skirts, sideblades, a vented rear bumper with large mesh sections and grandiose diffuser, and a questionable roof scoop. That raised motorsport wing completes the kit.

    Pricing for the package starts at €19,900, with Prior Design also able to carry out the conversion for you, including paintwork.
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  • Risden Engineering 6R BMW M6

    Risden Engineering 6R
    Performance specialist Risden Engineering has released images of its track-focused program for BMW’s 412 kW (560 hp) M6 Coupe, named the 6R.

    No details were attached, but the company specialises in weight reduction, fully adjustable suspension set-ups, lightweight exhaust systems and aero upgrades. We can see that this package includes a new front bumper with spoiler, replacement fenders with multiple air outlets, a trunk lid spoiler, raised wing and vented rear bumper with large diffuser and trapezoidal twin tailpipes. A full roll-cage completes the transformation from road to track car.
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