2009 Mini Roadster Concept

September 16, 2009 Filed Under: MINI
2009 Mini Roadster Concept

The Mini Roadster concept is a two seater with a soft-top might possibly be powered by the 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged engine already featured in the MINI Cooper S. Boasting direct gasoline injection, this superior power unit delivers maximum output of 128 kW/175 hp and peak torque of 240 Newton-metres/177 lb-ft increasing briefly with the Overboost function to an even more superior 260 Newton-metres/192 lb-ft. The new Mini Roadster Concept... 

2010 ABT Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel

January 15, 2010 Filed Under: Audi, Tuning
2010 ABT Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel

Based on the facelifted Audi Q7 3.0 TDI, the ABT Sportsline Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel performance is increased from the standard 240 HP (177 kW) to 278 HP (204 kW). At the same time the torque is increased to 580 Nm (standard: 550 Nm) and the diesel engine can meet all demands and always provides sufficient reserves of power. At the world’s largest tuner of vehicles from the VW Group, SUV now also stands for “Sporty Und Versatile”.... 

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

August 21, 2009 Filed Under: Porsche
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The heart of the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the power unit, is based on the engine already featured in the 911 GT3. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS power unit now displaces 3.8 instead of 3.6 litres, delivering even more power and revving up even faster and more dynamically. The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS engine delivers 15 bhp more than its counterpart in the 911 GT3, that is maximum output of 450 horsepower from the fast-revving naturally-aspirated power unit.... 

2010 BMW Concept ActiveE

December 18, 2009 Filed Under: BMW
2010 BMW Concept ActiveE

The BMW Concept ActiveE is based on the BMW 1 Series Coupe. The BMW Concept ActiveE is powered by a new synchronous electric motor specially developed for this vehicle. Its maximum output is 125 kW/170 bhp, the maximum torque of 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft is available from standing as is typical for electric motors and remains available over an unusually broad load range. Predicted driving performance figures: acceleration from zero to 60 km/h (37mph) in... 

2009 Novitec TuLesto

May 4, 2009 Filed Under: Tuning
2009 Novitec TuLesto

Novitec TuLesto, the mid-engine racer is 204 centimeters wide and weighs in at just 1,260 kilograms. It is built by German automobile manufacturer NOVITEC in Stetten in Bavaria. At the heart of the two-seater is a V8 engine with dual superchargers and a rated power output of 777 hp / 571.8 kW. Thanks to its carbon fiber and aluminum construction the coupe has an excellent power-to-weight ratio of just 1.62 kg/hp. The result is driving performance... 

2011 Mazda6 Facelift

January 27, 2010 Filed Under: Mazda
2011 Mazda6 Facelift

The 2011 Mazda6 Facelift is introduced, along with new head and rear lamps, for more sportiness and a clearer premium identity. Six engines will be available, including a powerful new 2.0-litre DISI petrol that uses less fuel and produces fewer emissions than the 2.0-litre engine it replaces. Its five-speed automatic transmission was adapted especially for this new petrol engine to deliver an optimal combination of acceleration and fuel economy. The... 

2010 Honda HSV-010 GT

January 18, 2010 Filed Under: Honda
2010 Honda HSV-010 GT

Honda Racing has announced that the Honda HSV-010 GT will compete in the GT500 class of the 2010 Super GT Series. The Honda HSV-010 GT weighs 1,100 kg and measures 4.675 m in length and 2.000 in width. The race car has a 2.700 m wheelbase. The Honda HSV-010 GT is powered by a 3.4-liter V8 liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated engine with 2 intake and 2 exhaust valves per cylinder that develops 500+ hp and 392+ Nm of torque. The power of the Honda HSV-010... 

2010 Ford S-MAX

December 16, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2010 Ford S-MAX

The 2010 Ford S-MAX will be available with significant detail changes to the exterior including a strongly sculptured bonnet and all-new front fascia, emphasised by the bolder graphic of the gloss black lower front trapezoidal grille. This gives Ford S-MAX a distinctive new presence on the road and a new lower front bumper which, on high series models comes with distinctive LED daytime running lights (optional for Trend series), further strengthens... 

2009 Mitsubishi Galant

January 27, 2009 Filed Under: Mitsubishi
2009 Mitsubishi Galant

The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant line offers four distinct trim levels and three performance levels, providing the wide array of choices that midsize buyers seek. The performance-tuned Galant Ralliart tops the line, which for 2009 also includes the 4-cylinder ES, the new 4-cylinder Sport Edition, and the V-6 Sport. The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant Sport models integrate new standard factory value packages that add a long roster of premium equipment at a substantial... 

2010 Lexus GX 460

November 24, 2009 Filed Under: Lexus
2010 Lexus GX 460

The 2010 Lexus GX 460 is powered by an all-new 4.6-liter V8 that is both more powerful and more efficient than the 4.7-liter V8 it replaces. The new engine produces 301 horsepower and 329 lb.-ft. of peak torque, and is teamed to a new six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift. Combined city/highway fuel economy is improved by 13 percent to an EPA-estimated 17 mpg (vs. 15 mpg in the 2009 GX 470) . The GX 460 has an EPA-estimated 15 mpg...