German Car Scene

Month: December 2013

  • Mercedes A 45 AMG by mcchip-dkr

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    Obergartzem tuning specialist mcchip-dkr has announced details of what it can do for Mercedes A 45 AMG owners.

    The company’s Stage One option utilizes a simple ECU software upgrade, which sees output from the AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine climb from 265 kW (360 hp) and 450 Nm of torque to 294 kW (400 hp) and 535 Nm, while Stage Two sees the addition of sports catalysts to bump the power figure up to 309 kW (420 hp). Stage Three involves all of the above plus the fitment of an uprated twin-scroll turbocharger unit, which results in 331 kW (450 hp) and 550 Nm.

    Finally, the A 45 AMG receives a KW Clubsport coilover suspension kit and a set of mbDesign’s 19-inch KV1 alloy wheels covered in 235/35 Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres.
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  • Manhart MH6 700 BMW M6

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    Geilenkirchen tuning specialist Manhart Racing has released details of its MH6 700 program to suit the current BMW M6.

    The company’s Stage 4 performance package includes remapped software, a complete stainless steel exhaust system with sports cats and adjustable valve control, and a carbon fibre intake. Those changes see output from the turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 jump from 418 kW (560 hp) and 680 Nm of torque to 546 kW (743 hp) and 953 Nm.

    On the road, 100 km/h is dispatched with in a mere 3.8 seconds, while 100 km/h to 200 km/h takes just 6.3s and top speed is a heady 320 km/h (199 mph).

    Other goodies include a carbon fibre aero package comprising a louvered bonnet, front spoiler with optional RS lip, boot lid spoiler and rear diffuser section. There’s also a pair of mirror casings, an adjustable KW variant 3 coilover kit, and a set of the company’s 21-inch Concave ONE alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport rubber.
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  • 2014 Audi R18 e-tron quattro gains laser lights

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    Audi has officially taken the wraps off its 2014 R18 e-tron quattro in front of 500 guests at this year’s Audi Sport Finale

    One the many innovative highlights on the car is the introduction of laser light technology. Complimenting the main LED headlights, a blue laser beam backlights a yellow phosphorus crystal lens through which the light beam is then emanated, which provides even more consistent lighting.

    “Laser light will also open up completely new possibilities for our production models in the future. Once more, motorsport at Audi accelerates a new technical development for our customers,” said Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg.

    Following new regulations, the new R18 has to consume up to 30 percent less fuel than its predecessor; the V6 TDI engine driving the rear wheels has been retained, but this time it is supported by two hybrid systems. As previously seen, a Motor-Generator-Unit (MGU) harvests kinetic energy at the front axle during braking, which flows into a flywheel energy storage system, while an additional unit linked to the turbocharger converts the thermal energy created by the exhaust gases into electricity.
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  • Porsche 918 Spyder driven

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    In this latest video from DRIVE we see Chris Harris getting a little sideways at Spain’s Valencia circuit as he samples the new Porsche 918 Spyder.

    Tipping the scales at 1640 kg, the plug-in hybrid hypercar is constructed around a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque interlocked with CFRP unit carrier, a two-piece Targa roof and fixed roll-over protection.

    Propelling this innovative machine is a 453 kW (608 hp) 4.6-litre V8 engine, which is backed up by a hybrid module at the rear along with a electric motor powering the front wheels. When using electric power alone, top speed is 150 km/h (93 mph) with a range of 25 kilometres achievable – depending on driving style but, with the full 661 kW (887 hp) a its disposal, 100 km/h appears in 2.8 seconds and 200 km/h in 7.9s, while top speed is 340 km/h (211 mph).
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  • Porsche Macan by TopCar

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    Porsche’s new Macan is yet to reach our streets, but that hasn’t stopped Russian styling specialist TopCar from revealing its widebody program for the compact SUV.

    The aggressive package comprises a replacement front bumper with larger intakes and lower spoiler, a set of two-piece fender flares, side skirts, embossed side gills, a rear spoiler and wider rear bumper with finned diffuser section.

    The kit is priced from €14,620, but if you want the gills, spoilers, diffuser and side skirts in clear coated carbon fibre that figure climbs to €18,270.

    TopCar will also offer a choice of ADV.1 alloy wheels and a complete sports exhaust system, with performance upgrades to follow later next year.
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  • Prior Design BMW X5

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    Kamp-Lintfort stylinghouse Prior Design has released details of its PD5X widebody kit to suit the E70 BMW X5.

    Constructed from high quality Dura-Flex FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic), the package consists of an aggressive front fascia with large intakes and detachable spoiler lip, vented fenders, side skirts, rear wheel arch extensions and a wider bumper with diffuser section. A ventilated bonnet completes the transmutation.

    The program is priced at €8,990 before fitting and painting.
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