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  • Mansory Lamborghini Aventador Carbonado


    Following on from its previous program, Mansory, the Brand-based German tuning specialist, has revealed its latest take on the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.

    Visually, the Black Diamond version wears a body package constructed from visible carbon fibre, consisting of a replacement hood, roof panel and engine cover, an aggressively-styled front apron and lower lip with larger intakes an daytime running lights, wider fenders, side skirts, rear apron with integrated diffuser and raised wing. Adding 40 mm to the front and 50 mm on the rear of the Aventador, the ultralight forged rims, measuring 9 x 20 and 13 x 21-inches and wrapped in VA 255/30 ZR20 and HA 345/25 ZR21 tyres, help to fill those larger arches. Inside, the cabin is reupholstered in leather and carbon fibre.

    The combination of a remapped engine management and new exhaust system results in 555 kW (744 hp) and 750 Nm (553 lb/ft), allowing a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 2.8 seconds and 355 km/h (220 mph) top speed.
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  • Project Maximus CLS 63 AMG by SR Auto Group


    SR Auto Group, the Vancouver-based styling specialist, has created a new project car, displaying the type of wares it has to offer.

    Based on the 415 kW (557 hp) CLS 63 AMG four-door Coupe, Project Maximus wears the aggressive Black Bison body conversion by Japanese company Wald International, which consists of a sculpted front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights, replacement fenders, side skirts, a vented rear bumper with diffuser insert and a larger boot lid spoiler. Finally, a pair of twin double oval tailpipes replace the factory trapezoidal items.

    Completing the look is a set of Wald’s Renovatio alloy wheels. Sized 20-inch in diameter, the new rollers are finished with chrome lips and faces, along with silver spoke edges.
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  • 600 hp APR Audi TT RS review [video]


    This new episode of DRIVE sees Matt Farah heading over to Alabama to sample an APR-tuned Audi TT RS Coupe.

    Matt is the first journalist to test the company’s pre-production Stage 3 program, which includes a larger turbocharger, remapped ECU, upgraded intercooler, manifold and exhaust system; enough for 447 kW (600 hp) and a 0-60 mph time of just 2.8 seconds.
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  • Audi R8 LMS ultra Symbiosis [video]


    Here’s a nice video from Audi France featuring the company’s stunning R8 LMS ultra race car. Entitled Symbiosis, a term used to describe biological interactions, the footage features captions highlighting the unique sensations felt by the driver driving his Audi R8 LMS ultra. Turn your speakers up.
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  • New SEAT Leon revealed


    SEAT has officially unveiled its third generation Leon model.

    Built on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform, the five-door hatchback is 4.26 metres long, around five centimetres shorter than the outgoing model, yet its wheelbase is almost six centimetres longer. This allows extra room for the car’s occupants as well as a 380 litre luggage capacity, around 40 litres more than its predecessor. Impressively, thanks to the use of lightweight materials, a substantial 90 kilograms have been shaved off the Leon’s weight.

    Visually, the Leon retains a sinewy ‘Línea Dinámica’ (Dynamic Line), which runs towards the rear wheel arches. The trapezoidal C-pillars are also a familiar characteristic each Leon, as are the upwards-pointing third windows. LED daytime running lights fall in line with other cars in the Volkswagen Group range, with full-LED headlights and wedge-shaped rear light units available as an option.

    Entry-level Reference line models get the Media System Touch system, which includes a five-inch touch screen CD radio with an SD card slot and four speakers, while the higher Style and FR versions enjoy a higher quality screen, Bluetooth and USB connectivity and six speakers as standard (eight in the FR). The Leon FR also features SEAT’s Drive Profile, which allows the driver to choose from three modes which vary the characteristics of the throttle control, power steering and engine tone. Ambient LED interior lights change in accordance to the chosen setting – white in eco and comfort mode and red for sport. Oooh.

    The 1.6 TDI model, developing 77 kW (105 hp) and 250 Nm of torque, will be available at launch, consumes a mere 3.8 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres in Ecomotive form, while the 110 kW (150 hp) and 320 Nm produces a healthier 110 kW (150 hp) and 320 Nm, and still manages to consume just 4.0 litres per 100 km. Early 2013 will see the introduction of a 63 kW (86 hp) and 77 kW (105 hp) 1.2 TSI, a 90 kW (122 hp) 1.4 TSI and a 132 kW (180 hp) 1.8 TSI. Diesel fans get a 66 kW (90 hp) 1.6 TDI and the top oil burner, a 2.0 TDI churning out 135 kW (184 hp) and 380 Nm. Transmissions will include a five- and six-speed manual and six- and seven-speed DSG gearbox.

    Expected to make its world début at the 2012 Paris Motor Show (September 29 to October 14) along with the new SEAT logo, the Leon will be in showrooms before the end of the year.
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  • Irie Green BMW 1 Series M Coupe


    Here’s a lightly tuned Irie Green BMW 1 Series M Coupe that caught our eye today.

    Mechanically the Baby has received a lightweight titanium exhaust system, a Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilover suspension kit and 10mm spacers behind the rear wheels. Visually this Metallic Black 1M wears a vivid Irie Green wrap applied by the guys at Schwaben Folia, retaining the factory high-gloss black roof panel with matching side indicator housings and powder coated wheels with green rim sections. There’s also a carbon fibre kidney grille, mirror casings and boot lid spoiler.
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