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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Land Rover Unveils 2011 Freelander 2 Facelift



oday, the Land Rover Freelander swept away the cover 2, which benefits from a cosmetic makeover discreet enough, a revised turbo 2.2-liter engine available in two flavors, and for the first time in the history of the model, two-wheel drive version.

Chic in 2011 Freelander 2 has been updated in the revised front bumper assembly, front grill and the bottom line new bonnet, revised headlights and tail lights, full width tailgate appliqué and new 18 - or 19-inch light alloy wheels wheel models.

Inside, the limited changes to the revised instrument rings and four new seat styles with the option of a Premium package that includes leather upholstery Windsor, seat 8 / 6 electrically, and the carpet single origin center and covered storage.

The biggest change is in the engine compartment with the introduction of a revised 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel with variable geometry turbocharger again.

Euro 5-compliant diesel engine is available in two versions, with 150HP TD4 manual Stop / Start Tech standard transmission or automatic without the stop / start as an option, and SD4 190HP version with automatic transmission.

Land Rover, said the flagship 190 horsepower Freelander SD4 accelerates from zero to 60 mph (96km / h) in 8.7 seconds and a top speed of 118 mph more (190 kmh).

Following the path of Evoque Range Rover, the Freelander will be offered an alternative two-wheel drive more frugal - on dilution of a trademark the slogan is a four-wheel off-road capability ...

ED4 called Freelander 2, it comes with the engine 150HP 2.2-liter turbo diesel and the company says it will be the most efficient land Rover ever produced, with a combined fuel consumption of 47.2mpg UK (equivalent to 39.2mpg U.S. and lt/100km 6.0) and 158g/km CO2 emissions.

"The new Land Rover Freelander 2 SD4 moves in the market very popular and highly competitive for the unity of two-wheeled SUV," said Land Rover managing director Phil Popham. "The European market with two-wheel drive SUV, is 23 percent of the segment and we intend to compete strongly here.

"A 2WD option is a way to develop the efficiency of our vehicles while adding to the Land Rover range and broaden our appeal to a wider group of customers. We will continue to be the" world's best all-terrain vehicles "for customers that require 4WD, but also now offer an alternative, "said Popham.

The Freelander 2 is updated set to go on sale in Britain in late September with other markets to follow suit.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Empire Automotive Unveils New Bentley Continental GT Audentia



Based in the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland, Empire Automotive is a house of high-end design that focuses on the brands Bentley and Bugatti.

Their latest offering is a new package design limited edition recently updated Bentley Continental GT Coupe called "Audentia", which is said to be a direct translation of the Latin 'boldness and courage. "

Audentia includes Aero kit includes a new front bumper design custom grids and finishes with an air vent, matching side skirts, rear spoiler in several, including a new diffuser and four tailpipes, and a part of the boot spoiler.

Imperium says the car only produced 50 copies of the new Bentley Continental GT worldwide empire Audentia with prices for the package from £ 25 000, or around € 28,600 / $ 39,400 U.S.. The kit is available for order now with first customer to take full within the next two months.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Porsche Unveils 2012 MY 911 GT3 Cup Racer



The all-new 911, code-named 991, may be just around the corner with its debut coming next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but that doesn’t mean that Porsche is done with the soon-to-be-replaced 997.

At least not with its racing version, the GT3 Cup, which with more than 2,200 units sold, is the number one preference for customer racing teams worldwide.

Now, Porsche has unveiled the 2012MY 911 GT3 Cup. It is based on the 991 (997) GT3 RS, with the 3.8-liter flat-six engine producing an identical 450HP at 8,500 rpm.

However, it does get a race exhaust system that features a controlled catalytic converter to reduce CO2 emissions.

The new GT3 Cup has a larger 100-liter FT3 safety fuel tank, which is filled via an opening in the hood. According to Porsche, this change makes the car more suitable for a wider range of endurance racing.

The Porsche racer rides on 18-inch wheels shod in 25/64-18 front and 30/68-18 Michelin racing tires.

Both the front and rear anti-roll bars are adjustable in seven positions in order to achieve a customized set-up for each occasion.

In addition, the Porsche Mobil1 Supercar racers, which support the F1 championship, get exclusive use of the PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes that, compared to the composite cast units used in other race versions of the 911, reduce overall weight by 20 kg.

Deliveries of the new 911 GT3 Cup will start in September and the car will be available in this specification for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Pricing starts from €161,750 (~ US$228,700) not including local taxes.

 
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