Schmidt Revolution Upgrades VW Golf GTI MkV to 275-Horses

The fifth generation of the Volkswagen Golf GTI gave its place to a newer model in 2009, but the tuning industry still has a lot of love left for the car that rejuvenated the series after the mediocre Mk3 and Mk4 GTI's.

This tune comes courtesy of Germany's Schmidt Revolution, which has readied a package comprising of both performance and some cosmetic upgrades.

On the power front, an ECU optimization from STO-chip Tuning along with a new sports exhaust system and a modified air intake, all do their part to boost the 2.0 TFSI's output from 200 to 275-horsepower.

The MkV GTI also gets a sports suspension kit from AP that lowers the ride height along with new 19-inch wheels shod in 225/35R19 Marangoni tires, an OEM Golf R32 rear apron and tail pipes, a subtle aero package, and an all-in-one Kenwood DNX520VBT navigation system.

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Ford Focus ST Concept

Ford has released some more official information about her new boy racer GTI Fire, 2012 Focus ST, which will make its world premiere in Paris on September 30. As we have already said, the golden catfish can be powered by a 250 HP four-cylinder engine and rides on snazzy 19-inch wheels spun with 360 Nm / 265 lb-ft of torque. The car also rides an inch lower than the standard Focus.

Pimped as "Ford's first global steps trigger high-performance model," ST 2.0-liter EcoBoost receives its intake / exhaust setup developed SVT and Team RS, and the need for development of the motor are obtained turbo'da engine behave accordingly at the same time reduce CO2 production in 20%. In the third rule of the clutch pedal and six-speed gearbox attached, while automatic (or perhaps double-clutch?) It binds to the site at the end.

Ford has not revealed what is involved with "high performance brakes and suspension tuning shop", but the parties must be worthy of the badge ST. There is also a control system Vectoring of torque to the car in the corners as if on rails.

Inside is the only place you might expect (Neoprene and leather Recaros), and a single knob on the steering wheel and ST. The coronation of the center console boost, oil temperature and oil pressure gauges.

FoMoCo global C-Car Vehicle Line Director, Gunnar Herrmann says, "ST is the flagship of the range performance of the new Focus, and we are excited to offer our passionate customers will soon premiere in Paris. ST represents the highest expression Focus driving dynamics and performance, and we believe that the new model confirms the reputation of Ford's ST heritage among enthusiast drivers and attract new fans as well. "

While I could do without the high-school style and fake carbon fiber trim, it's a car I can not wait to see the look on the dealers.

By Phil Alex

 

 

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New Porsche Panamera GTS with AWD and 430HP

The new GTS Porsche Panamera makes its world debut today in Los Angeles. The latest addition to the Panamera family, entering the slots S/4S and Turbo models are based on the 4S AWD add more power, better brakes and chassis, along with the style settings of many inside and outside.

Power comes from a tuned engine a little 4.8-liter naturally aspirated V8 gains 30 hp S/4S and 15 lb.-ft. pushes a total of 430 horsepower at 6700 rpm and 384 lb-ft of torque.

GTS is equipped with the Sport Chrono Package and Porsche PDK 7-speed dual-clutch automatic is standard. The combination allows GTS Porsche Panamera completing 00-60 km / h [96 km / h] in 4.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 178 mph [286 km / h].

In order to improve the management, the engineers in Stuttgart added to the suspension of the airline down and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). Porsche says that the suspension is set to "Normal" GTS sits 10 mm lower than any other model Panamera.

There are also five millimeters wheel spacers placed between the wheels and wheel hubs, increasing the rear axle track width, while the GTS rides on new 19-inch wheels shod with 255/45 front tire size and 285/40 at the rear axle. Optional 20-inch wheels are available with tires 255/40 front and 295/35 rear.

Other highlights of the Porsche Sound Symposium, which the company says, "picks up the vibration between the butterfly and the intake air filter, to transmit sound from the engine through a membrane in the A-pillar."

On the outside, makes Panamera GTS, a new front bumper with larger air intake openings and a standard gloss black exterior package consists of pages without lining, decorative trim on the rear cover, cover dish headlights, rear diffuser and air outlet side of the panels.

The same color will also make its appearance on the front grille, side skirts, black, black rear lower fascia sports exhaust system is the matt black tailpipe.

The GTS interior is enhanced with leather seats and Alcantara sport adorned with a choice of five colors, while Alcantara is also used in door panels, armrests, console, and the sky the flag and the wheel.

There are also two optional custom interior packages for the Panamera GTS, which combines a black interior with decorative stitching on the seats, floor mats, dashboard, door panels, center console and door armrests to carmine red or silver GT.

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