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Tuning-2006 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster Need4Speed Motorsports
year:
2006
Displacement:
6192 Cc
Torque @ RPM:
479 at 5400 rpm
Engine:
V12
Horse Power @ RPM:
580 at 7500 rpm
0-60 time:
3.8 sec.
Top Speed:
199 mph
Titles can be a little deceiving. At first we thoght this tuning sensation was quite possibly a new ride in the Need for Speed franchise, but it’s actually a project completed by Need4Speed Motorsports, a tuning firm based out of Glendale, California with over 20 years of combined experience in the wheel and tire industry. This tuning masterpiece is based on the Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster and includes a lightweight body kit and, of course, a killer set of new wheels.
The Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster by Need4Speed Motorsports includes a body kit made entirely of carbon fiber, with the exception of the steel roof and door panels. The interior also gets carbon Fiber trim with an optional carbon fiber engine brace. The car sits on a new set of HRE 590 R 19×8.5 front and 20×13 rear wheels that were actually custom painted in Arancio paint and combined with carbon fiber brakes. The car will also be equipped with a double wishbone suspension with coil springs, gas dampers, and an anti-roll bar.
No engine upgrades were provided for the Lamborghini, but the Roadster already comes packed with …
12 Dec 2011 Posted In: Lamborghini, Tuning CarVideo – 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 – control mechanics
Shortly after the Aventador’s official debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Lamborghini was pleased to announce that the super car had been sold out for the 2011 model year. Now, the company can puff out its chest that much more since the Aventador is now sold out for the next 18 months!
Option Auto Channel has released a new video detailing the launch control mechanics of the Lamborghini Aventador. For those of you that are not familiar with how the technology works, you can check out the video and see for yourself. You never know, if you end up buying an Aventador, at least you’ll know how to make it start.
It is clear to see that Lamborghini engineers and designers truly started from scratch when creating the Aventador. This car will have an entirely new suspension concept that comes straight from Formula 1 racing. It will also utilize a more typical double-wishbone setup and a supercar standard carbon-ceramic brake system. Also at the front axle are shock absorbers that come equipped with a hydraulic lifting system enabling the front end of the super sports car to be lifted by 40 millimeters at the touch of a button. When driving …
9 Dec 2011 Posted In: Lamborghininew design approach 2012 Renault Twingo
New Renault Twingo is the first vehicle in the range to feature the brand’s new design identity. The car will go on sale in early 2012, and includes a number of styling features that were unveiled on the most recent concept cars, and which will become the visual signature of all Renault cars in the future.
Outside, the front end of New Twingo has taken its inspiration specifically from this new design approach. On the bonnet, the Renault diamond is both bigger and significantly more upright. The black background highlights the badge and presents the brand in a robust, confident manner. Like the first-generation Renault Twingo, the newcomer features an expressive, appealing front end. Its dynamic, playful character is underlined by its fog lights and round sidelights which are now positioned next to the grille. The ‘eyelids’ of the headlights also contribute to new Renault Twingo’s distinctive looks.
Warm, original new colours called Fuchsia and Bermuda Blue have been added to the existing range, and bring a touch of light-hearted fun that’s characteristic of city cars. Depending on market, New Twingo can be fitted with a electrically-operated fabric sunroof as an option.
Inside, Twingo’s bubbly side is enhanced through the harmony of colour …
7 Dec 2011 Posted In: RenaultThe all new 2012 Toyota Avensis
The new Toyota Avensis builds on the spaciousness, practicality and fuel efficiency of the current, third generation model.
It features a bolder and more refined exterior design, and interior improvements to finish quality, comfort and Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH). Driving dynamics have been enhanced, and a revised grade structure offers even greater value for money. In addition to that Toyota is introducing the Touch and Go Plus, a further advancement of its existing affordable multimedia system.
The best-selling variant of the Toyota Avensis’ six engine line-up, the 2.0 D-4D turbodiesel, has been revised to deliver significant improvements in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. With a tax threshold set at 120 g/km in almost a third of European countries, the 2.0 D-4D’s 119 g/km brings generous tax benefits to both private and fleet buyers.
With a choice of two body styles, three diesel and three petrol engines, three transmissions and four model grades, the Toyota Avensis has been specifically tailored to the European market. The D-segment demonstrates a 70% focus on diesel powertrains, a 64% bias in favour of fleet sales and a preference for the wagon body style with over 50% of customers.
Designed, engineered and built in Europe, the Toyota Avensis was …
Jeep Wrangler Nautic Concept limited editions Salon Nautique de Paris
Jeep revealed a pair of concept models in Salon Nautique de Paris that have as base the four-door Wrangler Unlimited. One of them is white and one black, but both were created with the help of French design studio, Style & Design. Jeep Wrangler Nautic Concept limited editions Salon Nautique de Paris.
The black one, called the Wrangler Nautic Noir has a powerful connection with luxury yachts, but it has exactly the same modifications as the white concept model. The white one, called the Wrangler Nautic Blanche was built to represent sailing and features a white body and matching interior colors. It also has its own pair of canvas chairs and last, but not least, a tent situated on the rear roof bar.
Jeep Wrangler Nautic Concept
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Marangoni Italia Range Rover Evoque Tuning Project
this time for the Range Rover Evoque. Marangoni Italia Range Rover Evoque Tuning Project, As comprehensive projects go, this one’s definitely right up there and the unmistakable work done on the Evoque speaks volumes about the talent of these guys.
Marangoni enlisted the help of Italian fashion house, Conte of Florence, who came out with the genius idea of dressing up the interior with a special golf inspired quilted upholstery with a large embroidered Tour Line emblem on the seats.
Under hood, the Evoque was fitted with an “HFI” Hybrid Fuel Injection dual-fuel system, an upgraded turbocharger, a carbon fiber air box, and a larger stainless steel exhaust, all of which gave the crossover’s existing 2.0-liter turbo engine a spike in output. With the modifications in place, the Evoque’s output shot up from the standard 240 horsepower all the way up to 300 horsepower.
For the exterior’s styling, Marangoni collaborated with TRC Italia in dressing up the Evoque with a special fine grain Titanium Fluid Metal paint finish. The front grill, hood vents, and door handles were then painted in gloss black to provide a contrasting look to the body of the Evoque. Other panels that were modified include the front bumper fascia, door …
5 Dec 2011 Posted In: Range Rover, Tuning CarSwizz Beat GTE Lotus-Evora Tuning Special Edition 2012
This just the Swizz Beat GTE Lotus-Evora Tuning Special Edition. Swizz Beatz is an American record producer, DJ, rapper, and painter, although some may only know him as the husband of R&B superstar, Alicia Keys. He, along with Lotus Design, came together to create a special Evora GTE unveiled at Alvin Ailey’s Opening Night Gala in New York. This special edition is noted as such because it is finished in a chrome ruby red paint. Everything else is strictly standard GTE. It features the typical rear brake cooling ducts, modified rear wing, enlarged intake vents behind the B pillar, and intense use of carbon fiber for the roof, sill detailing, and other carbon accessories. These elements help reduce the Evora’s total weight by about 231 lbs.
Lotus Evora Tuning
Being since this was a creative collaboration, no changes were made to the power source of the Lotus Evora GTE. It is still working with a race-tuned 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers a total of 444 HP, which still makes it the most powerful Lotus Evora road car ever built.
Lotus evora GTE Tuning
Lotus evora GTE Tuning
Lotus evora GTE Tuning
year:
2012
Displacement:
3500 Cc
Engine:
V6
Horse Power @ RPM:
444
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5 Dec 2011 Posted In: Lotus, Tuning Car12 Unit: Maserati GranTurismo S Limited Edition 150th Italy Celebrate
Maserati will only be releasing 12 models of the Maserati GranTurismo S Limited Edition. Maserati unveiled their celebratory vehicle in the form of the GranTurismo S Limited Edition Italy 150th anniversary at 2011 Bologna Motor Show. On the technical side, Maserati has yet to announce whether the GranTurismo S Limited Edition received performance modifications. Nevertheless, the sports car still carries a pretty impressive 4.7-liter V8 engine that produces 440 horsepower, mated to an electro-actuated MC-Shift manual transmission. This setup is good enough to post a 0-62 mph time of just 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 183 mph.
The most unique feature of this special edition car is the Sebring Blue paint finish, but it also comes with certain carbon fiber elements to make it stand out. Elements such as the front and rear spoilers, the side mirrors, and the door handles highlight the blue finish, while polished aluminum calipers, side skirts, headlights, and a new set of 20″ alloy wheels round out the exterior details of the special edition GranTurismo S.
2011 Maserati GranTurismo S Limited Edition
As for the interior, Maserati added a carbon trim for the instrumentation, particularly on the center console and dashboard. Additionally, there’s also a tradition …
2012 BMW B3 GT3 by Alpina Tuning Just 99 Limited Edition
This 2012 BMW B3 GT3 program is that Alpina will only build 99 units of it. Alpina has made a name for itself for their outstanding engine upgrades. Their work on the 2012 B3 GT3 is no different, thanks to a modified exhaust system and a titanium new rear silencer that added juice to the car’s already modified 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine. The result is an output of 402 horsepower and 398 lb/ft of torque, numbers that are good enough to hit 0-62 mph in just 4.6 seconds.
For the aerodynamic program, Alpina fitted the 3-Series with a carbon fiber front splitter that has been mounted under the car’s front spoiler, as well as new dive plates that were added on the side of the car’s front valence. The rear end of the 3-Series also got some improvements in the form of a carbon wing and a new rear diffuser, and the package is completed by a new wheel and tire setup consisting of a new set of 19″ Alpina GT3 Classic lightweight alloys wheels wrapped in a choice of either Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires or Michelin Pilot Sport Cup+ tires. Inside, the improvements were limited to a new …
2012 Audi A1 Samurai Blue For Charity unveiled:2011 Tokyo Motor Show
The whole purpose of the A1 Samurai Blue is for Audi to sell the one-off model and have part of the profit donated to charity. So if you happen to have a heart of gold and fancy a one-off Audi A1 like this, you might need to get to stepping and be the lucky one to go home with this ultra exclusive piece of A1 eye candy.
The car is a special one-off Audi A1 that’s inspired by the Japanese National Soccer Team. Affectionately called the A1 Samurai Blue, the one-off car has been dressed in the official colors – blue and white – of the Samurai Blue, the nickname given to the country’s soccer team. Complimenting the two-color exterior paint finish is a red color – the same hue as that of the Japanese flag – that was used on the rear spoiler and the set of 18″ wheels provided. The exterior also sports the logo of the Blue Samurais on both sides of the car, as well as on the roof.
The interior equipment of the A1 Samurai Blue has been dressed in black with contrasting blue stitching. Colorful accents are also found on various parts of the interior, including …
2012 BMW M3 Coupe Limited Edition For Asia Just 450 Units
Asian BMW fans, here the fresh news from BMW. now BMW has announced that eight models will be made available to the local market in Asia. 450 units of the limited-edition car are to be produced worldwide, coated in an exclusive BMW Individual Frozen Silver Metallic paint. Power comes from the 4.0-liter V8 that produces 420hp, which is mated to an M DCT double-clutch transmission that enables the car to complete the century sprint in 4.6 seconds.
The exterior also includes black hood intakes, while the kidney grilles, BMW M side gills and exhaust tips are finished in dark chrome trim. For enhanced stability, the Competition Edition has been reduced by 10mm and the same 19-inch alloys found on the M3 GTS have been fitted.
Inside this 2012 BMW M3 Limited Edition, the front seats are finished in black extended Novillo leather with palladium silver accents and stitching, as are the headrests, door trim panels and handles and center console. The steering wheel is covered in Alacantara, the M3 Checkered Flag logo features on the door sills, and carbon-trim has been used on the dashboard and center console.
25 Feb 2012 Posted In: BMW2011 Dodge Durango
2011 Dodge Durango review.
The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango offers consumers 45 safety and security features, including standard electronic stability control (ESC) that delivers three security features to improve overall vehicle stability both on- and off-road: electronic roll mitigation (ERM) reacts and applies brakes during extreme situations, while available Hill-start Assist (HSA) works with standard Trailer-sway Control (TSC) to enhance off-road and towing capabilities.
2011 Dodge Durango
29 Nov 2010 Posted In: Dodge2012 Ford Focus Electric Debuts At CES
Due on sale in late 2011, The Ford Focus Electric is Ford’s first battery-powered passenger vehicle and the first of five EVs coming out of ford by 2013. The Focus Electric can charge in half the time as the Nissan Leaf and is expected to get one mpgE better than the Chevy Volt.
2012 Ford Focus Electric
The Focus Electric will come with a driver information suite that pairs MyFord Touch with MyFord Mobile to allow owners to monitor their car on the go.
No word on actual range, but the 100-kilowatt electric motor with 123 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque will push the Focus Electric to a top speed of 84 mph. The Focus Electric will also use a flock of digital blue blue butterflies ( in lieu of the leaves on the Fusion Hybrid ) to show drivers how much range they have left.
2012 Ford Focus Electric
11 Jan 2011 Posted In: Auto NewsUK-2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Edition
The 2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Edition Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, the hot Corsa produces 141kW of power and more than 260Nm of torque, combining for a 0-100km/h time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 225km/h.
UK-2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Edition
2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Edition is finished in an Arden Blue metallic paint and comes fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels, dark-tinted glass, bespoke interior air vents and Recaro seats, which equate to a £445 saving compared with the cost of speccing a ‘standard’ VXR with this kit. A lowered sports suspension, uprated brakes and switchable Electronic Stability Programme (ESP).
With a starting price of £19,425 ($31,050), the Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Edition should give the Volkswagen Polo GTI and the MINI John Cooper Works a run for their money when it hits UK showrooms in February.
UK-2011 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Edition
18 Jan 2011 Posted In: VauxhallNew York Auto Show: Toyota new sedan model Concept
Toyota has just published a teaser rendering of a brand-new sedan model that will make its world premiere at the 2012 New York International Auto Show on April 5. Here is the photo, but for complete detail, just wait and see till the automaker say more about this project.
Toyota new sedan model Concept
28 Mar 2012 Posted In: Toyota
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Matt Marion half-million mile mark with his 2001 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T
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