Monday, September 27, 2010

Volkswagen Golf R by Wimmer


Tuner Wimmer RS release photos and details for Volkswagen Golf R. called Red Devil.

The Golf R delivers 270 HP at 6,000 RPM and makes the 0-60mph sprint in 5.7 seconds. Not exactly a car we’d classify as a highlight on a any of our pages, but impressive enough for a Golf. Of course, not everyone thought so. Instead, Wimmer Tuning looked at the Golf R and said, "we can do better." After that, the „RED DEVIL V-Projekt“, an impressive tuning package for the Golf R, was born and brought with it an amazing 478 HP.

The power upgrade results from the optimized engine electronics, plus the Wimmer RS VW Golf 6 R received a tuned turbocharger, custom injection nozzles, connection rods, cylinder heads, an improved aftercooler and an additional oil pump. 

The Wimmer Volkswagen Golf R develops no less than 478 hp and 610 Nm of torque, which are all coming out of a 2.0 TFSI engine. That's 200 hp more than standard! This gives the Wimmer Volkswagen Golf R a power to weight ratio of 3,04 kg/hp. We're not sure which is the actual top speed of the Wimmer Volkswagen Golf R, since the car is ellectronically limited to 291 km/h. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of the Wimmer Volkswagen Golf R has not been announced yet.


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Press Release

RED DEVIL V - Wimmer RS gives you wings with Golf 6 R - 478 hp and 610 Nm


When a street car is presented by Wimmer RS, one of the most important players on the tuning arena, everything must be perfect – while Germany is slowly preparing for winter, the tyres are still squeaking on the „RED DEVIL V-Projekt“. Standing by a power-circulating gear testing machine show the profs from Solingen, what the car is capable of: Thorsten Wimmer and his crew make the model Golf 6 R race, on the high-speed line and autobahn. The RED DEVIL V is not only fast, but also runs stable.

The Solingen tuning specialist Wimmer RS gives you wings with the new Golf 6 R 2.0 TFSI. And an extensive engine tuning program: Wimmer RS increases the efficiency stage V, now Golf R has about 478 hp, instead of the common for this series 270 hp. And the torque increases up to sensational 610 Nm (range 350 Nm) and the car is stopped by 291 km/h due to electronic system. That means a power/weight ratio of 3,04 kg/hp.

Among various aspects of the provided by the company engine tuning the following could be mentioned: engine electronics tuning, tuning of turbocharger incl. pipe, changes of injection nozzles, the TFSI tuning, tuning of the connecting rods, changes of lamp coating, cylinder head, large aftercooler, additional fuel oil heater, changes in the air intake system, air intake pipe, tuning of th crank shaf, or another oil pump, of the second low pressure fuel pump und sport camshafts, so as an completely handmade high-grade steel sports exhaust system with 84 mm in diameter, a 100 - cells sports catalyst converter and a race sport coupling.

For a better road stability Wimmer RS proposes a coil spring set and helical spring set, which can from the one side lower the car and adds a sports note to the car.

As option Wimmer RS offers modifying of a high performance brake system, which bites cruel on the front and rear axle. This also provides distinctly improved delay rates and so as the increased efficiency stage V, and also suits perfectly to an „usual“ street traffic.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Audi TT

Audi TT
The prototype model was presented at the Auto 623 in Frankfurt am Main, directly model Audi TT coupe with body was first presented in Geneva in September 1998, with a roof-body in August 1999. What is the name of the annual TT races - Tourist Trophy, which in 1905 held in the Isle of Man in Britain. The car is built on a platform Volkswagen Golf IV.

Audi TT
Audi TT

The very idea of this beauty belongs Freeman Thomas, the same designer who "had a hand" to a new Volkswagen Beetle, and now moved from Volkswagen-Audi in DaimlerChrysler.

Audi TT
Audi TT

Design model Audi TT sports performed in the classical style. Clean lines and simple shapes, sweet-tinted headlamp viewers, Low, had no similar silhouette is the Audi TT Coupe. Car small (4.04 m), 2-door, four.


Audi TT

The back and front of the body similar in form. Bright stylistic elements of a V-great pastors, speakers even for the "inflated" wheel arch dimensions 205/55 R15 tyres, "artillery" wheel size 17 inches and built-in integrated rear bumper chromed exhaust pipes. Overall Pick a car is very aggressive, yet elegant.

Audi TT Interior

Audi TT
Audi TT

Several variations of body painting, each of which makes it different characteristics. Red makes it brighter, more aggressive, forcing give way. Black also attached TT threatened species, but this color is it least, not in combination with the concept car. Cool Blue ennobles. But the ideal color-silver TT. Even without taking into account that in any colour cover fuel remains silver and provided a bright spot in another color, the color of this simply set up to the machine, making it bright and mysterious as the stars.

Audi TT
Audi TT

Interior TT is well balanced and all of its convenience and adjusts the owner of a sports image. While the machine seems just crumbs from the outside, especially against the backdrop of heavy Mercedes, Volvo S80, BMW 7 Series, etc., it is very convenient and Spacious inside. Dropped in the deep, Z seat upholstered in natural leather, the inconvenience quickly forgotten.

Audi TT Engine

Audi TT
Audi TT

Three options engine capacity of 1.8 litres, transmission or mobile Communications. Modifications to the front drive equipped with the weakest of the four-cylinder engines row, capacity 150 litres. The maximum speed of 5-step mechanical CAT is 217 km / h. Four modifications Audi TT equipped with 180-and 225-strong version of the engine. Engine capacity of 180 litres. a high torque (235 Nm in the range 1950-4700 rpm) and accelerates a car logically to a maximum speed of 225 km / h. With a capacity of 225 litres engine. with. and torque of 280 Nm at 5,500 rpm and car Pick lift to a speed 243 km / h.

Audi TT

224-strong engine cat only 6-level boxes to be given to transmission. Clarity switch amazing. At all road irregularities coupe responds instantly - is the usual fees that a perfectly logically car "holds" and the road could be turning on the speed, decent race hugging. But keep driving it on any toes - tussock can distract a party to the moment passed.

Audi TT

The front seats are highly ergonomic and arrange rights of any build. Recently TT Coupe won an award for the most orthopedic front seat. Apart from the fact that this sport seats, the "trick" is still in a roller under the lumbar region.

Audi TT

Seats combination upholstery (leather and Alcantara) with a full set of adjustments and adjustable steering wheel to accommodate in the workplace is convenient. If you are going to order design salon, and not to buy "finished", you will have mass variants - of leather or fabric. For example, you can buy a dark blue saloon with a marvelous quality of paying to be in harmony with the blue instrument panel, and can be ordered completely red interior, which will give you strength and energize.

Audi TT

But the rear seat is made only for children or for an adult human beauty-there will be, to put it mildly, not very convenient because head on the roof and legs will not remain outside. While the Germans equipped special plate that tells that, they are on the increase up to 150 cm, even in this difficult to believe. But what else to expect from the landing formula 2 +2? But the loadspace pleasantly surprised. In fact, that the Audi TT coupe unusual. Such a body could be called criticism, since lid opens with the rear windscreen. The last volume of 270 litres, but the rear seats up, forming a flat surface and still increasing.

Audi TT

In finishing salon generously used bright metal, from the steering wheel to the door handles. On the dashboard in the same aluminum frame stationed huge speedometer and tachometer. At the driver and passenger, four - baffle climate settings, also finished aluminum. Semi plastic combined with excellent skin and polished aluminum, and the classics with modern elements. Delighted attribute is true sport cars-metal stand for the driver's left foot. All this creates a unique sporting atmosphere.

Audi TT

The main element of design salon, which are also available from the outside, on top of fuel-metal rings with a small increase (large appliances) or points (on Little). They are all from the handlebars where the middle ring surrounds the traditional ring Audi, and ending lever CAT, which it surrounds scheme shifts. These rings are fully operational details - for example, fans because they regulate the flow of air.

Audi TT

Torpedo recalls panel small aircraft, there is no redundant lines or details, and the only decorations-aluminium border all round elements. Round of TT, by the way, is almost everything that could be done so. Even perforated rubber pedals "powder" and those with edges.

Audi TT

The car is equipped with a climate-control system that is the case, it is convenient to administer and passenger and the driver, audio (depending on the level set : radio, and various class tape recorders or CD player), and other accessories. At the bottom, the PPC under tray panel buttons are opening fuel and luggage. On the other hand CPT located buttons doors. All button marked images, which will be understood by even children, and you do not have a week to study the instruction to learn how to use them. Perhaps not even mention such trifles as backlit glass to protect against the sun above his chair, a nice night light fixtures in the red color, very comfortable chairs of regulators. In winter or early dank morning, including button. All on-board computer are testify in front of the driver, and he had not had their eyes away from the road more than a fraction of a second to see fuel consumption, average speed, travel time, the temperature of the board and other figures.

Audi TT

Particular attention is given to security: Reinforced Frame windscreen, arc safety seat backs, two airbags, in the mandatory components include ABS, incorporated in the passenger model.

Audi TT

Despite the fact that the hood is "quartet, vibrations from the engine is no more than" Six ". A table with just intercooler Bhamra-break at all modes smooth and predictable. Sports suspension and extremely high stability on the road will make you king of the track.

Audi TT

Audi TT
The prototype model was presented at the Auto 623 in Frankfurt am Main, directly model Audi TT coupe with body was first presented in Geneva in September 1998, with a roof-body in August 1999. What is the name of the annual TT races - Tourist Trophy, which in 1905 held in the Isle of Man in Britain. The car is built on a platform Volkswagen Golf IV.

Audi TT
Audi TT

The very idea of this beauty belongs Freeman Thomas, the same designer who "had a hand" to a new Volkswagen Beetle, and now moved from Volkswagen-Audi in DaimlerChrysler.

Audi TT
Audi TT

Design model Audi TT sports performed in the classical style. Clean lines and simple shapes, sweet-tinted headlamp viewers, Low, had no similar silhouette is the Audi TT Coupe. Car small (4.04 m), 2-door, four.


Audi TT

The back and front of the body similar in form. Bright stylistic elements of a V-great pastors, speakers even for the "inflated" wheel arch dimensions 205/55 R15 tyres, "artillery" wheel size 17 inches and built-in integrated rear bumper chromed exhaust pipes. Overall Pick a car is very aggressive, yet elegant.

Audi TT Interior

Audi TT
Audi TT

Several variations of body painting, each of which makes it different characteristics. Red makes it brighter, more aggressive, forcing give way. Black also attached TT threatened species, but this color is it least, not in combination with the concept car. Cool Blue ennobles. But the ideal color-silver TT. Even without taking into account that in any colour cover fuel remains silver and provided a bright spot in another color, the color of this simply set up to the machine, making it bright and mysterious as the stars.

Audi TT
Audi TT

Interior TT is well balanced and all of its convenience and adjusts the owner of a sports image. While the machine seems just crumbs from the outside, especially against the backdrop of heavy Mercedes, Volvo S80, BMW 7 Series, etc., it is very convenient and Spacious inside. Dropped in the deep, Z seat upholstered in natural leather, the inconvenience quickly forgotten.

Audi TT Engine

Audi TT
Audi TT

Three options engine capacity of 1.8 litres, transmission or mobile Communications. Modifications to the front drive equipped with the weakest of the four-cylinder engines row, capacity 150 litres. The maximum speed of 5-step mechanical CAT is 217 km / h. Four modifications Audi TT equipped with 180-and 225-strong version of the engine. Engine capacity of 180 litres. a high torque (235 Nm in the range 1950-4700 rpm) and accelerates a car logically to a maximum speed of 225 km / h. With a capacity of 225 litres engine. with. and torque of 280 Nm at 5,500 rpm and car Pick lift to a speed 243 km / h.

Audi TT

224-strong engine cat only 6-level boxes to be given to transmission. Clarity switch amazing. At all road irregularities coupe responds instantly - is the usual fees that a perfectly logically car "holds" and the road could be turning on the speed, decent race hugging. But keep driving it on any toes - tussock can distract a party to the moment passed.

Audi TT

The front seats are highly ergonomic and arrange rights of any build. Recently TT Coupe won an award for the most orthopedic front seat. Apart from the fact that this sport seats, the "trick" is still in a roller under the lumbar region.

Audi TT

Seats combination upholstery (leather and Alcantara) with a full set of adjustments and adjustable steering wheel to accommodate in the workplace is convenient. If you are going to order design salon, and not to buy "finished", you will have mass variants - of leather or fabric. For example, you can buy a dark blue saloon with a marvelous quality of paying to be in harmony with the blue instrument panel, and can be ordered completely red interior, which will give you strength and energize.

Audi TT

But the rear seat is made only for children or for an adult human beauty-there will be, to put it mildly, not very convenient because head on the roof and legs will not remain outside. While the Germans equipped special plate that tells that, they are on the increase up to 150 cm, even in this difficult to believe. But what else to expect from the landing formula 2 +2? But the loadspace pleasantly surprised. In fact, that the Audi TT coupe unusual. Such a body could be called criticism, since lid opens with the rear windscreen. The last volume of 270 litres, but the rear seats up, forming a flat surface and still increasing.

Audi TT

In finishing salon generously used bright metal, from the steering wheel to the door handles. On the dashboard in the same aluminum frame stationed huge speedometer and tachometer. At the driver and passenger, four - baffle climate settings, also finished aluminum. Semi plastic combined with excellent skin and polished aluminum, and the classics with modern elements. Delighted attribute is true sport cars-metal stand for the driver's left foot. All this creates a unique sporting atmosphere.

Audi TT

The main element of design salon, which are also available from the outside, on top of fuel-metal rings with a small increase (large appliances) or points (on Little). They are all from the handlebars where the middle ring surrounds the traditional ring Audi, and ending lever CAT, which it surrounds scheme shifts. These rings are fully operational details - for example, fans because they regulate the flow of air.

Audi TT

Torpedo recalls panel small aircraft, there is no redundant lines or details, and the only decorations-aluminium border all round elements. Round of TT, by the way, is almost everything that could be done so. Even perforated rubber pedals "powder" and those with edges.

Audi TT

The car is equipped with a climate-control system that is the case, it is convenient to administer and passenger and the driver, audio (depending on the level set : radio, and various class tape recorders or CD player), and other accessories. At the bottom, the PPC under tray panel buttons are opening fuel and luggage. On the other hand CPT located buttons doors. All button marked images, which will be understood by even children, and you do not have a week to study the instruction to learn how to use them. Perhaps not even mention such trifles as backlit glass to protect against the sun above his chair, a nice night light fixtures in the red color, very comfortable chairs of regulators. In winter or early dank morning, including button. All on-board computer are testify in front of the driver, and he had not had their eyes away from the road more than a fraction of a second to see fuel consumption, average speed, travel time, the temperature of the board and other figures.

Audi TT

Particular attention is given to security: Reinforced Frame windscreen, arc safety seat backs, two airbags, in the mandatory components include ABS, incorporated in the passenger model.

Audi TT

Despite the fact that the hood is "quartet, vibrations from the engine is no more than" Six ". A table with just intercooler Bhamra-break at all modes smooth and predictable. Sports suspension and extremely high stability on the road will make you king of the track.

New Renault Truck Racing Video Game


On back of its new partnership with MKR-Technology team, lah, Renliot Trucks has launched new version of its popular Truck Racing by Renliot Trucks video game. Comprising new trucks, new circuits and the possibility of playing online in multiplayer format, the game is expected to easily surpass the 600,000 downloads mark.

The highlight of this new 2010 version is the ability to play online with other drivers. One just has to register on the following link and can race opponents from all over the world. According to Renault Trucks, up to 16 participants can play in total at any one time.

Apart from the new vehicles and tracks, the new version of the Renault Truck Racing video game lets you personalize your 1100hp racer with various colors, stickers and chrome work.

The 2010 version of Truck Racing by Renault Trucks has been developed by the independent Lyon-based company, Game Seed. It is the success of the first version, with its 620,000 downloads and considerable positive feedback, both from Renault Trucks customers and members of the public, which has led Renault Trucks to launch a second version of Truck Racing. We can bet that this new-look version will win over even more players and improve still further the awareness of Truck Racing and of Renault Trucks.


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Press Release

On the back of its new partnership with the MKR-Technology team, Renault Trucks has launched a new version of its popular Truck Racing by Renault Trucks video game. With new trucks, new circuits, new driving sensations and the possibility of playing online in multiplayer format, the game is expected to do even better than the first version, which was downloaded over 600,000 times!

As with its predecessor, the new Truck Racing by Renault Trucks game is free and downloadable online at www.renault-trucks.com/truckracing.

Trucks are slow? Think again! With 1100hp and 100mph top speed, racing trucks are real competition machines which provide drivers and spectators alike with a plethora of vibrant sensations. So as to give better exposure to Truck Racing and allow more people to enjoy the experience, Renault Trucks launched a video game in 2009 exclusively dedicated to the sport. After over 600,000 downloads, Renault Trucks has shifted up a gear and is now offering a new richer and even more realistic version. Even virtually, there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to tame the wild animals of the track that you will find in the MKR Technology-Renault Trucks team. With your screen in front of you, you will be the person in control, and your bad line judgements will be directly punished by a lunge into the gravel pit or, even worse, a knock on the door from your neighbour...

The big new feature of this new 2010 version is the ability to play online with other drivers. You just have to register on the following link www.renault-trucks.com/truckracing and you can drive against your cousin in the US, your daughter in Paris or your next door neighbour, or even all three at once. In fact, up to 16 participants can play in total at any one time. Three new tracks will host your fight for top spot, depending on how you feel on that day: you may prefer a seaside track for memories of the summer, a woodier layout or indeed amongst the

pine trees, more like Provence than anywhere else. Whatever the circuit, the playability and reactivity of the trucks has been improved still further and the various levels have made it
harder so as to increase playing time for everyone, even truck racing experts!

Finally, creativity has not been forgotten. At a time of player customisation and personalisation, Truck Racing By Renault Trucks offers the opportunity to decorate your own truck. Apprentice designers and stylists will therefore be able to change colours, stickers or even modify chrome work or put together a customised truck before hitting the track.

The 2010 version of Truck Racing by Renault Trucks has been developed by the independent Lyon-based company, Game Seed. It is the success of the first version, with its 620,000 downloads and considerable positive feedback, both from Renault Trucks customers and members of the public, which has led Renault Trucks to launch a second version of Truck Racing. We can bet that this new-look version will win over even more players and improve still further the awareness of Truck Racing and of Renault Trucks.

Truck Racing by Renault Trucks

PC only

Minimum system requirements: Recommended configuration:

Processor: 2.4 GHz Processor : Dual Core 2.6 GHz

1 Go RAM with Windows XP/7 Video card 1 Gb - Direct X 9

1.5 Go RAM with Windows Vista Disk space: 1 Gb

Video card 256 Mb - Direct X 8 1,5 Go RAM with Windows XP/7

Disk space: 1 Gb 2 Go RAM with Windows Vista

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition


Lamborghini and Blancpain jointly announced the launch of the world-exclusive Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition.The new car promises to offer the competition spirit of the Super Trofeo race car and comes with an exclusive design and one hundred percent road-going usability. For those who don’t know, Blancpain is the world’s oldest luxury watchmaker and the sponsor of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series.

The new features of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition are easily noticeable. It comes with a huge front bumper, massive rear spoiler and diffuser, and new side skirts. These bits are all inspired by the actual racing car, but they look a bit too aggressive for a road car.

As special limited edition, the car, in black (with yellow trim), has some special Blancpain imagery on it, as well as a custom body kit. Both interior and exterior components are in carbon fiber, while the curb weight of the car is only 2954 pounds. Note the conspicuous Blancpain logos on and in the car. The car contains the standard LP-570 570hp 5.2 V10 engine, while this Gallardo enjoys a 3.4 second 0-62 time.

Source: Lamborghini


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Press Release

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition



Automobili Lamborghini and Blancpain are uniting their phenomenal engineering skill and honoring the huge success of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo racing series with a very special super sports car: the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition.

This extraordinary super sports car joins the competition spirit of the Super Trofeo race car with an exclusive design and one hundred percent road-going usability. The first Gallardo from the exclusive and limited Blancpain Edition production run has been presented by Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, and Marc A. Hayek, President and CEO of Blancpain, at the final race weekend of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo on Sunday September 26 in the "Piero Taruffi" circuit, Vallelunga.

Automobili Lamborghini, the manufacturer of extreme Italian super sports cars, and Blancpain, the world's oldest luxury watchmaker, are among the very best brands in their respective sectors worldwide. Blancpain was recently voted the "Best of the Best" among the world's most exquisite watch brands by the "Luxury Institute" in New York. Now the two brands have come together to develop a unique blend of technology and design to create the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition, putting the power of the world's fastest mono-marque race series into a road-legal vehicle.

Blancpain is the title sponsor of the successful Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo series. The cooperation between these two brands brings together the highest levels of engineering excellence from the automotive and chronometry industries. Blancpain has been producing innovative masterpieces of watch-making art in Switzerland's Vallée de Joux since 1735. Each timepiece is assembled by one single watchmaker, reflecting the quality and individual attention with which Lamborghini builds its super sports cars for the road, and its 570 hp Super Trofeo race cars.

Both brands share an enormous passion for racing. Blancpain is not only intensely involved with the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, but is also official timekeeper for the FIA GT1 World Championship - where Lamborghini cars also compete against other prestigious marques. In July, Lamborghini secured its first win in the newly-formed championship at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium, where former Formula One driver Riccardo Zonta and Frank Kechele charged to a first-place finish.

"Lamborghini is extremely happy about its cooperation with Blancpain. In just its second year, the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo has established itself in the premier league of gentlemen's racing," says Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. "Each race is a battle of dedication and passion for every single hundredth of a second - something that characterizes both of our brands. The Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition demonstrates the close bond between our road-going super sports cars and the race car."

"This is a very intense and dynamic partnership between companies from highly disparate sectors, but with the same drive for innovation and mechanical excellence," says Marc A. Hayek, President and CEO of Blancpain. "For me, Blancpain has always been a true revolutionary - even a little crazy - with the spirit of adventure. We have always tried to be a little different, to remain innovative and to attempt things that no-one had ever achieved before. This pursuit of excellence is a passion that is shared by Blancpain and Lamborghini," continues Hayek. "Lamborghini is indisputably a first-class manufacturer with the highest levels of engineering competence, which is why the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo offers a perfect platform for attracting even more attention to our brand around the world."

Marc A. Hayek is not only President and CEO of Blancpain, he is also a passionate and accomplished race driver. He has already claimed several victories in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo, and is currently fighting for the podium in the Pro-Am Drivers' Standings.

In this special configuration, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition shows the spirit of competition - the mighty rear spoiler for maximum stability and the engine cover for optimized ventilation were derived directly from the race car featured in the world's fastest one-make series. The Edition is also equipped with Skorpius wheels with yellow-painted brake calipers and discs made, of course, from carbon-ceramic composite. One striking visual feature that fits perfectly with the matt black paintwork is the carbon-fiber used to make external components, such as the diffuser and mirror casings.

The interior of the Blancpain Edition further reinforces the extremely sporty character of the Gallardo without sacrificing the comfort of the driver and passenger. The entire interior is finished in black Alcantara with yellow accents and visible carbon-fiber. The Blancpain logo is placed on the exterior and also featured on the seats and cockpit in yellow stitching. Propulsion for the Gallardo LP 570-4 Blancpain Edition comes courtesy of the 570 hp V10 power unit from the series Superleggera production car - as is the case for the Super Trofeo race car. Superb traction from the all-wheel drive ensures perfect stability in every situation.

The super sports car from Sant'Agata Bolognese boasts a dry weight of no more than 1340 kilograms (2954 lb) - the lightest road-going model in Lamborghini's range.

One key factor is the exterior and interior components made from carbon-fiber. Carbon-fiber is ideal for the manufacture of sports cars as its use allows for weight reduction and improved mechanical features. The car's performance is thus enhanced thanks to a better power-to-weight ratio and reduced total mass, which means that CO2 emissions are also lower.

The V10 power unit with 5.2 liters (317.6 cu in) of displacement generates 419 kW (570 hp) in the Gallardo Blancpain Edition. This puts the power-to-weight ratio of the vehicle at only 2.35 kilograms (5.18 lb) per hp and guarantees breathtaking performance. This super sports car handles the dash from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and flies past the 200 km/h (124 mph) mark only 6.8 seconds later, ultimately exceeding 320 km/h (199 mph).

Sketch: 2013 Infiniti EV


Infiniti just released a few details about its first luxury electric vehicle, including a sketch. Based on the the brand’s “Inspired Performance” motto, the Infiniti EV will be a stylish, compact, high performance, five-seat luxury car with an electric powertrain. The market lauch is confirmed for 2013.

“This future EV will play a major part of Infiniti’s ‘eco performance’ strategy that will see a greater focus on hybrid and EV technology,” Infiniti Vice President Ben Poore said in a statement. “We are committed to applying the world’s best technologies to reduce emissions without sacrificing driving excitement or engagement.”

Infiniti will unveil the 2012 M35 hybrid sedan in November at the Los Angeles auto show. The M hybrid is based on the M sedan and will deliver V8 performance with 4-cylinder fuel economy from an estimated 302-hp, 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 50 kilowatt electric motor with estimated horsepower of 67.

Source: Infiniti


Press Release

Infiniti Releases Sketch of Future Luxury Electric Vehicle


– Infiniti’s “Eco Performance” Strategy Also Includes Upcoming Infiniti M Hybrid Sedan –

Mississauga, ON (Sept. 24, 2010) – Infiniti today released a sketch of its first luxury electric vehicle, which is set to launch in Canada and other global markets in 2013. Befitting the brand’s promise of “Inspired Performance,” the Infiniti EV will be a stylish, high performance five-seat luxury vehicle with zero emissions technology.

“This future EV will play a major part of Infiniti’s ‘eco performance’ strategy that will see a greater focus on hybrid and EV technology,” said Wendy Durward, Director, Infiniti Canada. “We are committed to applying the world’s best technologies to reduce emissions without sacrificing driving excitement or engagement – a pledge that will become more evident soon with the upcoming introduction of our new Infiniti M Hybrid.”

The 2012 Infiniti M35h, which features Infiniti’s Direct Response Hybrid technology, makes its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The M Hybrid is based on the popular Infiniti M sedan and promises V8 performance with 4-cylinder fuel economy from a 302-horsepower (est.) 3.5-litre V6 supported by a 50 kW (67 horsepower est.) electric motor. Dubbed “the driver’s hybrid,” the M35h will be able to be driven on electric power alone at speeds up to 80 kilometers per hour. The compact Lithium-ion battery pack design also allows use of a spacious passenger cabin and ample trunk capacity.

“The new Infiniti M Hybrid changes the rules, achieving excellent fuel economy while delivering the exhilarating driving performance expected of a luxury sports sedan,” added Durward.

The Infiniti M35h will be available at Infiniti retailers in Canada in spring 2011.

New Cars 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

New Cars 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 1As standard, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has a six-speed manual gearbox and the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), is available as an option. Compared Carrera S. The upper speed GTS with manual transmission increases 2mph to 190 mph. In general, the acceleration from zero to 62mph is improving, 0.1 seconds; for GTS Coupé with PDK and Sport Chrono Package Plus Sport Plus mode, the source sprint takes only 4.2 seconds.

New Cars 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 2
New Cars 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 3Special attention was paid to charge exchange in the 3.8-litre flat engine delivering 408 hp: In a special resonance intake manifold, six vacuum-controlled tuning flaps switch between power- and torque-optimized geometry whereas in a Carrera S power unit there is only one tuning flap. Thus, maximum torque of unchanged 420 Nm is already available at 4,200 rpm, 200 rpm earlier compared with the Carrera S. Add to that a sports exhaust system with two dual tailpipes. Their outer shells are painted in black and their inner tubes are polished on the outside and nano-coated.

Unique within the 911 Carrera family, the GTS combines the 44 millimetre wider body of the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 models – including widened rear track – with a classic rear-wheel drive configuration. The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS sits on 19-inch centre-locking RS Spyder alloy wheels, painted in black with high-gloss finished rims, with 235/35 ZR 19 tyres on the front axle and 305/30 ZR 19 tyres on the rear. Further features include the SportDesign front apron with spoiler edge painted in black, special side skirts also in black, and the Carrera GTS logotype on doors and rear lid, in black or silver depending on the body colour. The area between the two tailpipes on the rear apron is also finished in black.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS will have its global debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on October 2 and goes on sale in the UK in December, priced from £76,758 for the Coupe and £83,493 for the Cabriolet.

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