2009 Honda S2000

January 8, 2009 Filed Under: Honda
2009 Honda S2000

The Honda S2000 is the performance icon for the Honda brand and combines uncompromising racetrack-ready performance with everyday usability. As a true sports car that can serve as a practical and fun daily driver and also feel equally at home on a racetrack, this concept is further evolved with a club racer-inspired S2000 CR trim, first offered in the 2008 model year. The S2000 rewards driving enthusiasts with a potent 237 horsepower, 2.2-liter, 16-valve... 

2009 VATH Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG

November 21, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuning
2009 VATH Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG

VÄTH Automobiltechnik has unveiled the new tuning program for the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. The VATH Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG comes with a VÄTH 6.3 liters 585 HP engine with sensational 690 Nm. The engine has enlarged countersunk channels leading to the cylinder head. Moreover, big intake and exhaust valves as well as a sports camshaft and fitting valve springs have been installed. Furthermore, individual fine tuning of engine electronics was carried... 

2009 Audi TT RS Coupe

March 5, 2009 Filed Under: Audi
2009 Audi TT RS Coupe

Arriving at dealerships this summer, the TT RS has a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine with direct gasoline injection; it produces 250 kW (340 bhp) and 450 Nm (331.90 lb.-ft.) of torque. The blazing five-cylinder engine enables the TT RS to perform extraordinary feats. In conjunction with quattro permanent all-wheel drive and a high-performance chassis, the engine makes the compact Audi TT RS a top-notch sports car – available as a coupé or roadster. Sporty... 

2011 Ford Fiesta

December 8, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2011 Ford Fiesta

The 2011 Ford Fiesta will be powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC I-4 engine with an estimated 119 horsepower and 109 ft.-lbs. of torque while being equipped with either a five-speed manual transmission or a PowerShift six-speed automatic gearbox. The Ford Fiesta’s advanced 1.6-liter engine features Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) allowing the engine to be downsized for fuel economy while continuously optimizing camshaft phasing for... 

2010 Seat Exeo ST

June 15, 2009 Filed Under: Seat
2010 Seat Exeo ST

The SEAT Exeo sedan range has been extended with the arrival on the market of the SEAT Exeo ST estate. The new SEAT Exeo ST, with its family size body styling and new rear hatch, load capacity has been greatly increased and loading itself is much easier. Furthermore, with the launch of the ST, the Exeo range has even more equipment, and new systems that improve on-board safety and comfort, strengthening the position of SEAT’s new model within... 

2009 ABT Volkswagen Golf VI GTI

July 11, 2009 Filed Under: Tuning, Volkswagen
2009 ABT Volkswagen Golf VI GTI

ABT Sportsline is presenting the new, ABT Volkswagen Golf VI GTI. The engine output is impressive, because due to optimized engine management (ABT POWER), the standard 210 HP (154 kW) become a dynamic 260 HP (191 kW). ABT POWER S makes the GTI even hotter: a new turbocharger, is used additionally in this case. The 2.0 TSI then has an output of a sporty 300 HP (221 kW) and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in around six seconds. Thanks to ABT chassis... 

2010 Lotus Evora

January 9, 2009 Filed Under: Lotus
2010 Lotus Evora

The first all-new Lotus since the iconic Elise made its debut in 1995, The Evora enters the sports car market as currently the world’s only mid-engined 2+2. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 PS, and weighing just 1350 kg (prototype specification), the Evora promises breathtaking performance. During preliminary testing around the famous Nürburgring, the Lotus chassis engineers report that it is extremely agile and great... 

2010 BMW M3 GTS

November 6, 2009 Filed Under: BMW
2010 BMW M3 GTS

BMW has unveiled the new BMW M3 GTS which is based on the Coupe version. The eight-cylinder power unit of the BMW M3 GTS enlarged in size to 4.4 liters and boosted in output to some 450 hp. Power is transmitted in the BMW M3 GTS by the M double-clutch gearbox with Drivelogic also available as an option on the regular production model. This seven-speed M DKG Drivelogic gearbox follows a principle also developed for motorsport, shifting gears without... 

2010 Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line

December 17, 2009 Filed Under: Volkswagen
2010 Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line

The Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line comes with a 17-inch R-Line “Mallory” alloy wheels with 235/45 tyres lend a sporty touch to the Passat CC R-Line. The front spoiler and side skirts, each painted in body colour, were also re-styled. In addition, R-Line logos embellish the front side sections. The Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line interior features include details like four customised tread plates in aluminium and a three-spoke leather-trimmed... 

2009 Jaguar XJ Portfolio

December 27, 2008 Filed Under: Jaguar
2009 Jaguar XJ Portfolio

Jaguar’s commitment to creating beautiful, fast cars continues with the introduction of the new XJ Portfolio – first revealed on the Super V8 Portfolio special edition in 2005. Already renowned for its all-aluminum body construction, state-of-the-art technologies and outstanding craftsmanship and build quality, the new XJ Portfolio is now even more desirable thanks to its unique exterior and interior styling cues. Luxury, elegance and dynamic...