
The Abarth 500C is more than just a developed version of its Fiat counterpart, since it represents a strategic choice by Abarth. The Abarth 500C, the first convertible to be launched by the renewed Abarth company, is the new Abarth packed with Abarth racing spirit and the latest performance technology. The new Abarth is already prepared to meet the more stringent restrictions on the future European standards (Euro 5). Powered by a 4-cylinder 16-valve...

While many custom-car builders prefer extreme designs, VIP Auto Salon and JTuned.com took a more subtle approach with their Lexus IS 350 C. Requiring approximately $15,000 and about one and one-half months of hard labor, the Matador Red IS C features a carbon-fiber hood, carbon-fiber trunk spoiler, a high-performance exhaust system, and custom tires and wheels. Lexus IS 350C by VIP Auto Salon and JTuned highlights include: Joe Z intake pipe and Performance...

The Audi R8 GT3 sports car comes with powerful 500 hp plus GT3 version of the Audi R8 which will be available from autumn 2009. Because the GT3 regulations prohibit the use of four-wheel drive the Audi R8 comes with the typical GT rear-wheel drive. The Audi R8 GT3 power is transmitted via a newly developed six-speed sequential sports gearbox. The suspension uses almost exclusively components from the production line. A comprehensive list of safety...

The ROUSH® 2010 427R™ Mustang will be the first in the lineup to have a ROUSHcharger® installed which boosts the horsepower to 435 and offers 400 lb.-ft. of torque. This is the first time that ROUSH® has been able to offer a supercharged vehicle at the launch of a new body style. The ROUSH® 2010 427R has an MSRP which will open at $43,051. The 2010 427R™ includes an appearance package which is comprised of several components such as a new...

Piecha Design unveiled the Avalange RS kit for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Roadster R230 models. The core part of the new design is the entirely re-engineered front. Piecha Design places its one-lamella grill between the double headlights which is typical for the SL facelift since 2008. But the refiner places the grill significantly flatter. The automobile front with the enlarged Mercedes bonnet star gives the car a much more dynamic look. The entirely re-engineered...

The new Ferrari California engine has a total displacement of 4,300 cc and a maximum power output of 460 hp/338 kW at 7,750 rpm. With a specific power of 107 hp/litre, its maximum torque is 485 Nm (49 kgm) at 5,000 rpm, 75% of which is available at just 2,250 rpm. The Ferrari California takes less than 4 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h and delivers a blistering 310 km/h top speed. Ferrari California available exclusively as a convertible...

Brabus has uveiled their new tuning program for the top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz E-Class model, the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG. The BRABUS B63 S engine tuning, power output of both sedan and wagon jumps to 555 hp (547 bhp) / 408 kW and their top speed jumps to 320 km/h (200 mph). BRABUS also offers exclusive accessories such as sporty yet elegant aerodynamic-enhancement components, custom-tailored tire/wheel combinations up to 20 inches in diameter and...

A few days before Christmas, Volvo Cars treats the automotive world to an early unwrapping of a car that will shine bright in the streets for years to come. The Volvo S60 Concept gives the car world a glimpse of what the all-new Volvo S60 is going to look like when it arrives in 2010. ‘The all-new S60 will be one of the strongest players in a segment where the competition is razor-sharp,’ says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell. The...

The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 specification list is exhaustive with exclusive elements incorporated. All 24 LM85 owners are special guest during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2009. Furthermore, a special Chronoswiss 24 Hours Pilot Watch is part of the offer. The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 is an advanced mid-engine, two-seat sports car. It is characterized by a lightweight all aluminium body construction and an uncompromising engineering package....

The GM Daewoo Matiz Creative powered by the S-TEC II engine – a 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC engine with a displacement of 1,000 cc. Mated with the efficient S-TEC-II engine is a 4-speed automatic transmission tuned to GM’s global standards that provides enhanced shifts for an outstanding ride. The Daewoo Matiz Creative all-new global mini-car length is 3,595 mm, height of 1,520 mm, wheelbase of 2,375 mm, and width of 1,595 mm. The GM Daewoo...