Showing posts with label Performance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Performance. Show all posts

Monday, January 16, 2012

SpeedART Outlines SP91-R Program for 2012 Porsche 911 Ahead of Geneva



The upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March will see Porsche tuning specialist SpeedART unleash a slew of styling and performance goods for the 991 Carrera and Carrera S models branded under the SP91-R nameplate.

SpeedART is giving us our second look at the SP91-R package for the 2012 Porsche 911 after the release of a teaser image back in September while also providing more details on the components that will go on sale later this year.

For the exterior of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models, the German tuner has prepared a variety of aero parts including a new CS rear wing and a front lip spoiler. At the Geneva Show, SpeedART will also show a more aggressive looking wide body kit.

Alloy wheel options include a new design with black spokes and a silver rim in sizes 20- and 21-inches.

Inside, SpeedART says it will offer numerous materials and colours for the seats, door panels and dashboard, as well as a sport steering wheel with F1-style shift paddles.

On the performance front, the SP91-R package will include different levels of power upgrades for both the 991 Carrera and Carrera S starting from a custom sport exhaust system with sport-catalysts and manifolds (optionally combined with a sound switch function) and an ECU remap, which alone adds 25HP and 20Nm of peak torque.

In addition, the German tuner has developed sports suspension kits for steer or track use and an airlift suspension system to help the 911 overcome obstacles on the road like speed bumps and parking ramps.
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Friday, January 13, 2012

Nismo Whips up a Nissan Micra Concept for the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon



Following on from the recent presentations of the Juke Nismo Concept and the LEAF Nismo Concept, Nissan's in-house performance division has now crafted a conceptual study based on one of the Japanese firm's smallest models, the latest generation of the Micra (called March in Japan) that debuts at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon.

Nismo used the five-door version of the Micra as a base developing a full body kit that comprises of a modified front grille incorporated into a newly designed front bumper with a separate spoiler, matching side skirts, a roof spoiler, a new rear bumper with a diffuser and finally, different exterior mirrors.

Similar to the Juke Nismo study, the supermini is painted in Nismo's signature colors with a pearl white exterior highlighted by red accents.

Inside, Nissan tells us (as we don't get any photos) that Nismo has added purpose-designed sports seats and steering wheel.

Performance modifications include a lowered sports suspension and larger diameter wheels along with a custom exhaust system.

For more news on the Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 with NAPAC, which takes place from January 13 to 15, check out our dedicated page here.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Mopar to Present 2012 Dodge Charger Redliner with up to 590HP at the Detroit Motor Show



The new 2013 Dart compact sedan won't be the only new Chrysler Group model to make its world premiere at the upcoming Detroit Motor Show. The Detroit firm's Mopar division will also debut the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline, which is scheduled to go on sale later this year offerings buyers a choice of three different tuning kits that can be combined.

"Since the 1960s, the Mopar Brand has built a long history of adding power and performance to the Dodge Charger – and with the Redline, we Moparized the new Charger with modern-day performance and style while giving a nod to our storied past," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar.

The Stage One kit is all about looks adding a full-width carbon fiber chin spoiler, a body-color painted-grille surround with a black "crosshair" insert, carbon fiber door scoops, a three-piece carbon fiber rear spoiler and 20-inch Black Envy alloy wheels. Interior modifications are limited to the aluminum shift bezel and aluminum instrument panel bezel with Redline perimeter accents plus stainless steel pedals with a rubberized pattern.

The second stage kit promises to offer improved power and handling though a cat-back performance exhaust system, a front-tower cross-brace and front tower brace caps, plus a high-performance braking system from Mopar.

The third and final kit targets those that intend to use the Charger only for racing with a high-output aluminum-block Gen III 426 HEMI V8 crate engine. The non-street legal 7.0-liter V8 engine features aggressive roller camshaft with .639 intake and .628 exhaust lift and special cylinder heads for a maximum output of 590 horsepower.

We'll have more details and photos on the new Charger Redline from the Detroit Motor Show next week.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

TRD Spices up New Toyota Aqua / Prius C Hybrid with Sport Package in Japan



Toyota is losing no time in pushing out its aftermarket proposals for the all-new Aqua hybrid that will be marketed as the Prius C in markets outside of Japan and which will make its North American debut at the forthcoming Detroit Motor Show in January.

On the same day that the regular Aqua went on sale in its home market, Toyota's TRD racing and performance division announced a slew of tuning upgrades for the sub-compact hatchback.

Starting with the exterior package, TRD's offerings include a new front apron with additional air vents and optional LED daytime running lights, matching side skirts, a roof spoiler, and a rear apron that incorporates a diffuser in a matte black finish.

For the interior, there's a new TRD push-button start while performance mods are limited -for the time being- to a sports exhaust system with a pair of chrome tailpipes, larger alloy wheels and a suspension package with new springs and shock absorbers that lower the car's ride height.

TRD said that it will release more styling accessories and performance mods in the near future.
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Friday, November 18, 2011

Premiere for BMW and BMW M Performance at the 2011 Essen Motor Show



November seems to be is by far the most intense Motorshow months of the year, as we have already had two major events for the 2011 SEMA Show, and this week, the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2011, with two more headed our way , 2011 Essen Motor Show and the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.

Essen Motor Show, which is the European equivalent of SEMA, and takes place in Germany, November 26-December 4, is near. Today, BMW announced that its performance BMW and BMW M Division, Performance Tuning formally participate in the exhibition is the first time (For those of you counting, we used the "Show" word eight times, and the word "BMW" three Sometimes ... in the same sentence).

The Bavarian firm [...] The exhibits include a variety of plant development and custom templates with the parties in performance as the 1 Series, 3 Series, X5, X6 M3, X5 M and X6 M.

We'll have more on BMW offers the same Essen later this month.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Refreshed 2013 Ford Mustang Unveiled Ahead of LA Auto Show



The Mustang is Ford's most famous model and as such, a minor update is a must every year, if the Blue Oval wants to keep them fresh and in line with the competition.

Although based on the 2012 model, the new Mustang has received some minor updates and improvements in style and under the skin.

Ford says that the design tweaks intended to make the new Mustang looks more aggressively. Externally, they are more prominent grille all models, a new front splitter, hood with functional air extractors is the GT-colored rocker panels, a new type of tail lights and shiny on the back of the Mustang sports emblem .

In addition, it uses the standard HID lights new (high intensity discharge) technology, while the LED (light emitting diodes) are used both in the headlights with two individual units, and the rear, where three strings are the iconic three-bar design.

"We have reached a more distinctive and emotional design, which celebrates the entire execution of the Mustang," said Darrell Behmer, Mustang chief designer. "This latest model of the Mustang is very respectful of its heritage, still looking forward to a more efficient and modern."

The decor is a familiar sight in the current Mustang owners. The most visible change is the new 4.2-inch LCD display, which is controlled from the steering wheel with five-way button.

The new track based Apps shows not only the usual fuel consumption information and wide, but also in the acceleration time from 00 to 60 and quarter-mile intervals, the braking time, and automated account down starts and forces g.

Two new audio systems are available, one with eight speakers and 370 watts and an improved version, with nine speakers and 550 watts. For those that focus on driving instead of auditory delight, Ford has also added the fabric or leather trimmed Recaro sports seats from the Boss 302 and Shelby GT500 in the list of options.

There have been some changes under the hood too. Ford engineers have applied the lessons learned in the development of his boss 302 to 444HP 5.0-liter V8 engine, which now carries 420 hp, eight more than the old GT 5.0.

2013 Mustang options list also includes the new team SELECT six-speed automatic transmission that allows the driver to shift gears manually via a button on the side of the shifter and will not upshift when it reaches the limiting reef.

Mustang vehicle engineer Tom Barnes, said: "This is a significant improvement in our propulsion system offers. It allows the owners to get an automatic one day at the track or when you want a more sporty driving, comfort and gives them transition to manual control. "

Those who want to have fun on the court may choose GT Track package. Available in manual transmission Mustang GT with a 3.73 axle, it has a cooler engine, radiator improved performance friction pads, 14-inch ventilated front discs, alloy wheels 19-inch summer tires performance, and last but not least, Torsen limited-slip differential Boss 302nd

V6 Performance Package is now available with an automatic Mustang, and Hill Start Assist system with a manual-box models, while the package is optional Brembo brakes for both manual and automatic versions.

The new 2013 Mustang will make its debut exhibition in Los Angeles this week to reach U.S. showrooms in spring 2012.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011

New Brabus 800 Mercedes-Benz Coupe Lands at Dubai Motor Show



The latest Mercedes-Benz CL 600 is a great road, but how do you do better? In fact, how make what Brabus calls "luxury coupe fastest and most powerful in the world"?

To start, you take the standard V12 bi-turbo 5.5-liter and a grant-designed Brabus crankshaft with a longer stroke, increasing the cylinder bore and larger pistons. Now that you have a V12 with a displacement of 6.3 liters, you add four new camshafts and beautiful machine the two heads of the V12 in order to optimize the flow of the mixture.

This is just the beginning: to replace the file with the new twin turbos, high-performance turbochargers with custom exhaust manifolds with integrated turbine housings. You can install four water-air cooler to keep temperatures under control, and a cap integrated carbon fiber ram air intake and exhaust system to replace the CL with a new, stainless steel unit with the free movement of the catalysts.

Then, the ECU must be reprogrammed to coordinate all these new high performance parts not only for maximum efficiency, but also for the Euro 5 emissions standards.

As you may have already guessed, this is not your average job development. It could not be outrageous for the production of 800 Brabus 800HP and 1420 Nm (1047 lb-ft) of torque (limited electronically in 1100 Nm/811 lb-ft), in which case all other luxury Grand Tourer specifications your mirrors.

The numbers speak for themselves: the CL listening accelerates from 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) in 3.9 seconds, 0-200 km / h (0 to 124 km / h) in 10.3 seconds, and when an electronically limited top speed of 350 km / h (217 mph).

All this power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a heavily reinforced five-speed automatic transmission that can handle the enormous torque, and the 295/25 ZR 21 rear tires. A suspension lowered by 25mm, a limited slip diff with a rate of 40% blocking and all the electronic stability system is responsible for handling - and if you smoke your specially developed rear Continental, Pirelli or Yokohama within seconds, you can completely disable gadgets.

When such performance, updated braking system is a necessity. Therefore, Brabus has a 405 mm ventilated front discs and six-piston cross-drilled 380 mm front and rear disc four-piston calipers that not only ensures maximum braking power, but also for a long while braking at high speed.

Of course, the 800 Coupé is fitted with a Brabus body kit designed and had full leather and Alcantara Brabus logos-Plus treatment inside.

The 800 Coupé can be purchased as a new car, or alternatively, the package can be installed on any current generation CL 600.
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