After three generations, and fifteen-year career Mercedes SLK is offered with a diesel engine, now available for the SLK 250 CDI which will be ordered from 13 September. The technicians of the Star chose to use the four-cylinder 2143 cc 204 hp and 500 Nm, already under the hood of the S-Class and CLS and equipped with common rail system of fourth generation (pressure at 2,000 bar) and turbo-charged two- internship.
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Showing posts with label spider. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Mazda MX-5 Karai
Mazda MX-5 Karai is a limited edition of 165 units of the spider Japanese language Japan the term "Kara" means "spicy" and could not be otherwise given the restricted fitting the model. The Roadster Coupe is indeed marketed in the same color green roof and mirror caps blacks mirrors and alloy wheels 17 "with 205/45 tires and gray burnished.
Equipment "as a gift" that save the customer Euro 1130. The interior features Recaro sports seats in Alcantara and black leather with contrasting stitching. Under the hood beats a 2.0 naturally aspirated 4-cylinder 160 hp combined with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Equipment "as a gift" that save the customer Euro 1130. The interior features Recaro sports seats in Alcantara and black leather with contrasting stitching. Under the hood beats a 2.0 naturally aspirated 4-cylinder 160 hp combined with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Friday, July 1, 2011
BMW: Updates for Series 3, Series 5, Series 7 and Z4
BMW updates its range and anticipates the updates provided at the Frankfurt Motor Show, available on the market from autumn 2011. Excluding the novelty of the new 1 Series and F20 have revealed details about the range of the 6 Series coupe, will be introduced unreleased productions, technical updates and special series.
The 3 Series coupe and convertible, expected to remain on the market a little 'after the presentation of the new 3 Series F30, will be offered in the fitting and Edition M Sport Edition. The Cabriolet can be equipped with folding roof in the colors Black or Titanium Silver metallic body colors matched to 15 (even for the M3 Cabriolet), while the Touring version only will be offered in the fitting Efficient Lifestyle and Exclusive.
The 3 Series coupe and convertible, expected to remain on the market a little 'after the presentation of the new 3 Series F30, will be offered in the fitting and Edition M Sport Edition. The Cabriolet can be equipped with folding roof in the colors Black or Titanium Silver metallic body colors matched to 15 (even for the M3 Cabriolet), while the Touring version only will be offered in the fitting Efficient Lifestyle and Exclusive.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Audi R8 Spyder: a specimen plated for charity
The Audi R8 Spyder chrome you see in the picture was made and donated by the German manufacturer to be auctioned: the proceeds will go entirely for the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) charity founded by the famous singer in 1993. Mechanically the car has the same 525 hp V10 engine on models 'conventional': it is able to push the threshold of 320 km / h and the 0-100 in 4.1 burn.
The car has been sold at the annual "White Tie and Tiara Ball", an event organized by Elton John and his partner David Furnish at their home on the night of June 23.
The car has been sold at the annual "White Tie and Tiara Ball", an event organized by Elton John and his partner David Furnish at their home on the night of June 23.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Porsche Boxster and Cayman... 300,000 units
Porsche celebrates 300,000 units of products Boxster and Cayman. At 15 years after the debut of the first generation of the Boxster, also known as 986, is in fact out of the production line a special Boxster Spyder, destined to a German customer and painted in the color Platinum Silver Metallic with Carrera Red leather interior.
The success of small mid-engine Porsche has allowed the German company to open up new market opportunities, thanks to markets like the U.S., who have welcomed the models, as well as Germany itself. Porsche, remember, first presented the concept for the Boxster at the Detroit Motor Show 1993, relying on historical tradition and about the inspiration taken from the "number 1" and the 550 Spyder.
The success of small mid-engine Porsche has allowed the German company to open up new market opportunities, thanks to markets like the U.S., who have welcomed the models, as well as Germany itself. Porsche, remember, first presented the concept for the Boxster at the Detroit Motor Show 1993, relying on historical tradition and about the inspiration taken from the "number 1" and the 550 Spyder.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Mercedes SLK by Carlsson
Carlsson puts his hands on the new Mercedes SLK: the tuner offers an interesting body kit that includes a front fascia with pumped spoiler, side skirts, a new extractor and a lovely rear aerodynamic surface applied at the level of the rear trunk. Also new alloy wheels, available in sizes from 18 to 20 "from 1930 €.
Those who want a more solid structure can instead opt for the 30mm lowered springs kit (309 €). A request may also intervene on the interior with Alcantara upholstery and trim, leather, aluminum, CFRP, or briar, all starting from 3900 Euro. For the geeks the preparer offers dedicated ECU changes the 4-cylinder engines of the Models 200 and CGI 250 CGI.
Those who want a more solid structure can instead opt for the 30mm lowered springs kit (309 €). A request may also intervene on the interior with Alcantara upholstery and trim, leather, aluminum, CFRP, or briar, all starting from 3900 Euro. For the geeks the preparer offers dedicated ECU changes the 4-cylinder engines of the Models 200 and CGI 250 CGI.
BMW Z4 sDrive35is by Kelleners Sport
The German tuner Kelleners Sport unveils new package of amendments to the BMW Z4 reserved sDrive35is: the power of 6-cylinder bi-turbo comes to 405 hp (+65) while the maximum torque power touches the generous value of 539 Nm (+89) . Also new alloy wheels, available in sizes from 19 and 20 ". The structure has been lowered by the adoption of springs are shorter than 20 mm and 10 mm front to rear.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Mercedes SL AMG Spy Photos
These spy shots depict the new Mercedes SL during some testing at the Nurburgring. In detail, judging from the aerodynamic, from tailpipes and the wheel assembly, we should be confronted with a forklift of the future SL55 AMG: the return of this symbol appears assured given the gradual abandonment of the 6.2 naturally aspirated V8 in favor of 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8, available on the E-Class AMG version 525 and 557 hp, with torque of 700 Nm to 800 and Speedshift MCT 7-speed transmission.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Audi R8 Spyder GT: new pictures from the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2011
Audi has introduced the new R8 GT Sypder victorious at the 24 Le Mans 2011. Before the start of the classic endurance race, won by the Audi R18 after a thousand adventures of the crew Lotterer, Treluyer and Fassler, Audi did pull out the E-Tron concept and R8 Spyder GT Spyder, showing the present and the future of super open.
The R8 GT Sypder resumes R8 GT coupe version, with solutions designed to improve performance: the use of lightweight materials and the simplification of the interior have reduced the weight of 85 kg, while the 5.2-liter V10 has been increased up to altitude of 560 hp and 540 Nm of torque, paired with four-wheel drive transmission and R-Tronic.
The R8 GT Sypder resumes R8 GT coupe version, with solutions designed to improve performance: the use of lightweight materials and the simplification of the interior have reduced the weight of 85 kg, while the 5.2-liter V10 has been increased up to altitude of 560 hp and 540 Nm of torque, paired with four-wheel drive transmission and R-Tronic.
Monday, June 6, 2011
BMW Z4 by 3D Design
3D Design shows us the first official photos of the aesthetic package dedicated to the BMW Z4: The coach decided to play the card of aggression, giving the car a front splitter, side skirts and a rear extractor succeeded in carbon fiber. Queued also check aerodynamic appendage mounted on the trunk, to top it all we think the new drain line to 4 outlets and intriguing 19-inch.
Minimum changes to the interior now adorns one aluminum pedals and three indicators that are circular chamber in the center console in front of the gear lever.
Minimum changes to the interior now adorns one aluminum pedals and three indicators that are circular chamber in the center console in front of the gear lever.
- 3D Design Tunes the Stunning BMW Z4 [video] (05/06/2011)
- BMW Z4 Roadster to be first four-cylinder offered on U.S. shores in decades (18/04/2011)
- BMW Z4 GT3 undergoes first round of customer tests (10/04/2011)
- The Five Ugliest Cars Of The 2000s (01/06/2011)
- Rumormill: Infiniti to present Z4 rival in Geneva? (25/05/2011)
Friday, June 3, 2011
Audi R8 Spyder GT
It was just a matter of time Audi has officially R8 Spyder GT supercar in the open and limited production that is part of the German manufacturer's range of sports as a new flagship model. Just like the GT coupe, the Spyder has been reduced to 85 kg compared to the model derivation, the R8 5.2 FSI quattro Spyder, and now weighs 1640 kg.
Responsible for operations "chiseled" targeted to the car body, transmission, wheels, brakes and a seat frame with fiberglass. The V10 engine delivers 560 hp (+35) and 540 Nm: in combination with R-tronic gearbox 6-speed and four-wheel drive with viscous coupling, is able to cover the car a 0-100 km / h in just 3.8 seconds and push it up to the maximum speed of 317 km / h.
Responsible for operations "chiseled" targeted to the car body, transmission, wheels, brakes and a seat frame with fiberglass. The V10 engine delivers 560 hp (+35) and 540 Nm: in combination with R-tronic gearbox 6-speed and four-wheel drive with viscous coupling, is able to cover the car a 0-100 km / h in just 3.8 seconds and push it up to the maximum speed of 317 km / h.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Video: on track with the SLS Mercedes AMG Roadster
- "Mercedes-Benz Releases First SLS AMG Roadster Video" and related posts (30/05/2011)
- Video: 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster is a topless beauty (30/05/2011)
- "Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster video and pricing" and related posts (31/05/2011)
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (31/05/2011)
- "Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster Now Official [Gallery]" and related posts (29/05/2011)
Monday, May 30, 2011
Prices SLS Mercedes AMG Roadster
Mercedes has confirmed the commercial launch of SLS AMG Roadster next autumn, will cost an estimated production of 195,160 Euro in Europe, including taxes. The spider will be ordered as early as June 1st, to allow customers to personalize their own copy. The cars will be assembled in Sindelfingen, while the AMG 6.3-liter V8 engines come from the establishment of specialized AMG Affalterbach.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Hommage BMW 328: New Pictures from Villa D'Este
The Hommage BMW 328 is shown in these new pics, taken within the framework of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. The concept was created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the birth of the BMW 328 and there could be no better occasion of the Italian competition on Lake Como for the official debut.
Built with a mix of carbon fiber, aluminum and CRFP partly reflects the design and proportions of the Vision ConnectedDrive concept presented in Geneva, with the formula of 2-seater roadster and the long bonnet. In the case of 328 Hommage, the lines have learned retro touches, such as glass headlamps and leather inserts, while the minimalist interior is home to the passenger side two instruments that recall the vintage chronographs.
Built with a mix of carbon fiber, aluminum and CRFP partly reflects the design and proportions of the Vision ConnectedDrive concept presented in Geneva, with the formula of 2-seater roadster and the long bonnet. In the case of 328 Hommage, the lines have learned retro touches, such as glass headlamps and leather inserts, while the minimalist interior is home to the passenger side two instruments that recall the vintage chronographs.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Mazda MX-5 Record Series
Mazda launches new special series on the basis of its evergreen MX-5. The new version of Japan's spider, called Record Series, celebrating its production of the model numbers, which for years has been the discovery of two more seats sold of all time. To date, the MX-5 has been produced in more than 900,000 copies, a goal reached in February thanks to its combination of driving fun and affordable, which made the joy of many fans.
Friday, May 6, 2011
BMW Z4: 4-cylinder for the entry level 23rd
BMW Z4 presented the 28th with the brand new 4-cylinder turbo engine from 245 hp, but according to the expectations of car-magazine. fr also Z4 23rd will soon be updated. The current 6-cylinder 2.5-liter, 204 hp would have to give way to a 190 hp version of the new 4-cylinder, probably only weakened but with the same technology as the new 28th.
This arrangement should allow the BMW Z4 offers below the psychological threshold of 40,000 euros, offering a concrete alternative to Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI, and especially the new Mercedes SLK 200 CGI 184 hp, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions compared to 'current 6-cylinder.
This arrangement should allow the BMW Z4 offers below the psychological threshold of 40,000 euros, offering a concrete alternative to Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI, and especially the new Mercedes SLK 200 CGI 184 hp, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions compared to 'current 6-cylinder.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Mercedes AMG Roadster SLS: first official photos and details
Mercedes has released the first pictures and information of the SLS AMG Roadster during final testing. The car, already known in great detail and designed in parallel with the coupe, waiving of course the gull-wing doors of the SLS AMG Coupe and offers a classic, lightweight fabric roof. Its official debut is set for next September at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
No technical data has been revealed, but granted the adoption of the 6.2-liter V8 from 571 hp without any changes whatsoever. Particular attention has been paid in torsional rigidity, which are essential to ensure the roadster coupe's the same feeling: this was provided reinforcements to aluminum space frame in the area of the sills, new reinforcing structures in the area of the dashboard and the windscreen; to the center console and an additional structure that reaches from the roof area of the tank and stiffens the rear.
No technical data has been revealed, but granted the adoption of the 6.2-liter V8 from 571 hp without any changes whatsoever. Particular attention has been paid in torsional rigidity, which are essential to ensure the roadster coupe's the same feeling: this was provided reinforcements to aluminum space frame in the area of the sills, new reinforcing structures in the area of the dashboard and the windscreen; to the center console and an additional structure that reaches from the roof area of the tank and stiffens the rear.
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