2010 Protoscar LAMPO2

March 8, 2010 Filed Under: Miscellaneous
2010 Protoscar LAMPO2

Protoscar, a Swiss company which has been developing CleanCar projects for 23 years, has recently introduced an electric demonstration sports car, the Protoscar LAMPO2. The LAMPO2, being presented at the 80th Geneva Motor Show, boasts “quick-charging” capability (up to 100 km range extension in just 10 minutes charging time). LAMPO2 is equipped with 4 different charging modes covering a standard single-phase with up to 3,3kW on board charger for... 

2011 ABT AS8 Audi A8

March 5, 2010 Filed Under: Audi, Tuning
2011 ABT AS8 Audi A8

Although only just been released by Audi, ABT Sportsline is already presenting its version of the new premium limousine A8, the AS8. The ABT AS8 has been optimized to meet the high demands of its drivers. Initially, the potent turbo diesel with a 4.2 liter cubic capacity has had its performance improved, and other versions will follow soon. The series standard 350HP (257kW) is raised by ABT to 385HP (283kW). As a result, the torque of this modern... 

2010 Abt Audi R8 Spyder

March 5, 2010 Filed Under: Audi, Tuning
2010 Abt Audi R8 Spyder

As with the closed R8 versions from ABT, the team has designed all the components in order to achieve the sports car’s optimum distribution of weight; all the parts are therefore made from carbon. The ABT R8 Spyder has redefined the word “roadster” with Bavarian thoroughness. Powered by the V10 engine with 5.2 litre cubic capacity, this provides the ABT R8 Spyder 600 well-trained horses (441 kW), while in the series version there are 525HP (386... 

2010 9ff Porsche 911 Turbo

March 5, 2010 Filed Under: Porsche, Tuning
2010 9ff Porsche 911 Turbo

9ff offers the first increases in horsepower output for the Porsche 911 Turbo by performing three engine modifications. The 9ff modifications provide Ex works with flat 6 engine with a cubic capacity of 3800 cubic centimeters and a maximum of 500 HP. The first engine modification, 9ff DR530, enable the Porsche 911 Turbo to produce max power 530PS/390KW with Ex works 500PS/368KW and max torque 735NM with Ex Works: 650/700NM. The conversion includes... 

2010 LUMMA BMW X6M CLR X 650 M

March 4, 2010 Filed Under: BMW, Tuning
2010 LUMMA BMW X6M CLR X 650 M

BMW’s plan to build a sporty SUV has been completed by the designers from Winterlingen in Germany LUMMA Design. Serially equipped with a powerful engine, LUMMA only turns the BMW X6M into a thoroughbred sports car as a CLR X 650 M with an aerodynamics kit and undercarriage enhanced performance. After being transformed by LUMMA Design, the car is then named LUMMA BMW X6M CLR X 650 M. LUMMA Design increases the maximum torque of BMW X6M from 680 to... 

2010 Fiat Abarth Punto Evo

March 3, 2010 Filed Under: Fiat
2010 Fiat Abarth Punto Evo

Fiat Abarth Punto Evo is the result of a partnership between Fiat Powertrain Technology and Abarth race-derived know-how. Since the Fiat Powertrain engine was first presented at last year’s Geneva motor show, Abarth has been developing its power with its new 165 HP Multiair 1.4 turbo petrol engine (already conforms to Euro 5 standards) and improving its sporting performance in typical Abarth style. Compared to a conventional petrol engine of equivalent... 

2011 Lotus Elise Facelift

February 23, 2010 Filed Under: Lotus
2011 Lotus Elise Facelift

Having revolutionized the sportscar market since 14 years ago with the small lightweight agile 2-seat mid engine sportscar, the Lotus Elise is now trying to ensure that they bond rigidly to Lotus’ core values of performance by introducing the 2011 model year, Lotus Elise Facelift. This new Elise model introduces a number of changes and improvements to present a light weight supercar performance with city car economy. For the 2011 model year, the... 

2010 Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept

February 19, 2010 Filed Under: Kia
2010 Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept

Kia Motors has recently applied a green technology on a vehicle they unveiled at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept. This new Hybrid Concept, which is based on the Kia Forte platform, introduces a lower profile of hybrid vehicles concept which is carried out in EcoDynamics philosophy of a curvaceous shape with innovative fuel-stretching and emissions-cutting technologies. Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept is designed in a lowered... 

2010 Honda Odyssey Concept

February 18, 2010 Filed Under: Honda
2010 Honda Odyssey Concept

The Honda Odyssey Concept is projected to depart from conventional minivan styling with its low and wide stance. This concept introduces a sleek and distinctive exterior styling direction for the next generation of minivan and an enhanced interior accommodating space for people as well as payload. The basic dimensions of Honda Odyssey Concept is 202.8 inches long, 78.5 inches wide, and 68.3 inches high, with a Wheelbase sized at 118.1 inches. The... 

2010 PRIOR-Design Porsche 911 PD3

January 27, 2010 Filed Under: Porsche, Tuning
2010 PRIOR-Design Porsche 911 PD3

PRIOR-Design has released a new aerodynamics package for the Porsche 911 GT3. The PRIOR-Design Porsche 911 PD3 comes with revised dispersal of the air flows through the carbon spoiler blade and the carbon inlets. With the help of the sd-value enhancing sills, the side line of the GT3 is guided seamlessly to the rear, ending at a rear section which is also new. Along with its visuals, the rear section also offers advantages in terms of driving stability...