2011 PEUGOET 508 EGINES REVIEW

PEUGOET 508A few months after its commercial launch range Peugeot 508 undergoes some minor updates reserved for diesel engines 1.6 and 2.0 and the 1.6 THP petrol turbo, available for both the sedan and the wagon: the introduction of a manual transmission for the 2.0-liter HDi with 163 hp, while the engine-1.6 and HDi 112 hp with 6-speed automatic gearbox and Stop & Start is available in setting Allure. Small reduction in fuel consumption and emissions: The 1.6 THP 156 hp with manual transmission consumes 6.2 l/100 km on average (compared to previous 6.7 l/100 km) and emits 129 g / km of CO2 compared to 155 the previous version. Slightly higher for the station wagon with the same engine: 6.3 l/100 km and 145 g / km of carbon dioxide....
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AUDI TT 2.0 TFSI PROJECT KHAN TR8 PICTURE

AUDI TT 2.0 TFSIProject Kahn puts his hands on ' Audi TT 2.0 TFSI: the Ingolstadt coupe was revisited in " R8 "and sports a preparation that follows a few reasons why mid-engined supercar style of the house with the four rings. Sprout then sideblades side (looking a bit 'fake to be honest) and a series of air intakes, more or less functional, located in homologous positions on the R8. The most successful portion of the car is definitely the rear now features a new aerodynamic wing and an extractor that incorporates an aggressive exhaust system with 4 outputs. Completing the package is a new set of alloy wheels 20 "and lowered suspension. The tuner provides English, however, a number of additional specific customizations such as moldings...
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SPECIAL EDITION PORSCHE 911 FROM CHINA

To celebrate his birthday is the 10th Porsche China issued a special edition of 911. On the basis of this special edition Turbo S comes with gold exterior with a carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber rear spoiler and Sport Classic 19-inch wheels.In the interior cabin is equipped with Alcantara sport seats, carbon fiber and motifs that emphasize the impression of sports, and exclusive sill plates. For others plus a sports steering wheel design, unique carpet, and given a special symbol for this edition. For the engine as in the standard model with power provided by six-cylinder engine turbocharged 3.8-liter. Which produces 530 PS (390 kW / 523 hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. This resource is associated with MDD seven-speed transmission,...
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ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE ZAGATO RACING PICTURE

ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE ZAGATOAston Martin has published a couple of hours ago on his Facebook page the very first official photos of the racing version of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Zagato, Automobiles has left many fans open-mouthed at the recent Concours d'Elegance Villa d'Este. The car will debut this weekend at the Nürburgring during one of the races organized by VLN.Instead of having a custom-built Villa d'Este, Aston Martin racing will be painted in British Racing Green and it would differ from the road to the inevitable attributes of "competitive", the full roll cage to the all-new aerodynamics, including a splitter, wing and extractor. In a month or so, the coupe will be back on downs at the Eifel appointment of the season...
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2011 BMW M3 VORSTEINER PICTURE

BMW M3 VORSTEINERThe American Vorsteiner present the complete processing dedicated to the BMW M3 . The bodywork was completely revised with a kit called GTRS3 wide body, made ​​of carbon fiber and featuring striking and unusual enlargements of the wheel vents on the bonnet. V8 is dedicated to a Stage II kit sovralmentazione with discharge in Titan, which brings the power from 420 to 629 hp, a figure which has requested a total review of the case: why was adopted a comprehensive set KW, the Brembo brakes GTR and a new set of forged alloy wheels V-309 20-inch Michelin tires 285/25 front and 325/25 re...
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VENTURI VOLAGE : TEST MICHELIN BIBENDUM 2011

Up to that point can be fun driving a sports car power supply? With our French friends of Autosblog.fr we went to explore the Venturi Volage . Ideal place, the Michelin Challenge Bibendum , because the Venturi Volage uses its own with the help of Michelin. We talked at the Paris Motor Show in 2008 and finally look roar, or rather hum, live one of the most powerful electric supercars. As usual for Venturi Technology is the highest level, 4-wheel drive, flat-bottomed carbon frame that brings the total weight of 1075 kg including batteries (350 kg). What is striking is the operator: Venturi has taken advantage of the Michelin Active Wheels of views in a previous post. 2011 Venturi Volage The active wheel is a wheel within which are included...
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2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN FACELIFT DESIGN

2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN FACELIFTVolkswagen spreads new details on the new Tiguan, Underwent a makeover after 700,000 units produced four years of business careers. The Tiguan is available from the month of August 2011, was renewed in design and technical content and continues to offer two versions of Track & Style and Sport & Style, dedicated respectively to the mixed use and road and off road . Tiguan introduces a number of new electronic safety systems such as the Fatigue Detection to check the driver's attention and indicate the need for a break, the active control of dynamic bi-xenon headlights, Lane Assist to overcome the line centerline and the XDS electronic limited-slip differential. The color range has been revamped...
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2011 NEW LANCIA YPSILON TEST ON THE ROAD

2011 NEW LANCIA YPSILONThe instrumental data speed performance and are only interested in part. To analyze the new Lancia Ypsilon necessary to consider many other numbers, which reflect the character of the car with greater relevance at the time of purchase you can choose from 16 body shades, 4 shades of two-tone interior trim and 6. After 25 years and 4 generations, the utilitarian Chivasso therefore does not lose his soul chic and elegant, does not lose the middle-class accent that is the true hallmark in this segment. The Lancia CEO Olivier Francois speaks earnestly of luxury affordable luxury, affordable luxury, luxury as a right. With these words, claims the right to pleasure, while maintaining solutions and ambitions premium...
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2011 NEW LANCIA YPSILON PHOTOS

Today in Turin is Being dynamic presentation to the international press of the new Lancia Ypsilon model, and soon we'll tell you Our impressions, the heritage of the old Ypsilon Introduces But a long series of Fundamental news. As from the bodywork, now available only in five-door variant, a choice That Makes It definitely more mature and transverse. Perhaps as more and before, the new Ypsilon AIMS To Become the market as a small premium in a position to compete with the best international competition. The model will be Launched in Major European Countries in June and will reach Britain and Ireland in September, with the brand Chrysler on the calendar. In terms of mechanics, the big news of the new Ypsilon is represented by the debut of...
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2012 AUDI R8 SPYDER GT SPY PHOTOS

AUDI R8 SPYDER GTPhotographers Caradvice successfully slingshot Audi R8 Spyder GT kabriolet model. This supercar sedan weighs lighter and stronger than the normal version of the R8 V10. Sedan supercars are conducting road tests in Germany. It is reported that the Spyder carrying 5.2 Liter FSI V10 engine as the R8 GT Coupe has 552 HP power, rose 34 HP from the standard engine with a torque of 539 Nm (higher 9 Nm). With this improvement is expected when acceleration 0-100 km per hour can be reached 4 seconds.V10 Spyder heavy weights close to 1620 kg of the standard coupe. Transmission is still the same with other models, which use the R-Tronic dual clutch that has lighter weight and higher performance capabilities. Other changes, the ability...
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MERCEDES GL GRAND EDITION CONCEPT

Mercedes presents GL Grand Edition, special display of the GL-Class SUV 7 seats. Specific the 20-inch wheels with metallic gray in color Himalayas 275/50 tires, as well as two-tone leather interior in black version / china or black / brown and dark wood of the interior panels. The headlights are brown and black mask also characterized, while the front bumper integrates specific LED daytime running lights. Standard features are also rolled crystals able to reflect infrared rays and avoid overheating the car, the interior LED lights, front head restraints comfort, the imperial black interior, custom mats, sports pedals and The brushed aluminum sill. At the rear, stand out terminals sports chrome.The GL Grand Edition will be offered with all engines...
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2011 FERRARI SUPERAMERICA 45 PICTURES

2011 FERRARI SUPERAMERICA 45Ferrari created the SuperAmerica 45, Which debuted officially at the Concours d'Elegance Villa D'Este. The name of the car, derived from Ferrari 599 GTB FioranoAllows us to quickly grasp the main points: This one-off it offers the same system of rotating opening of the roof of the former SuperAmerica (On a Ferrari 575M) and simultaneously celebrates 45 years as a customer of American collector Peter Kalikow Ferrari. Entirely new form of the rear area where the roof is made of carbon fiber in position when opened, as well as unusual is the color blue Caribbean, which follows that of the 400 SuperAmerica, 1961, owned by the Kalikow. The American collector is not new to this type of initiative: Villa d'Este...
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2011 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC PRIOR DESIGN PICTURES

After having unveiled the teaser for April, Prior Design disseminates new official pictures of her Bentley Continental GTC: The car has an aerodynamic styling package designed to give the half an aggressive and impressive. The preparation includes modified bumper, side skirts and a bonnet with vents. But there are also a rear diffuser, rear spoiler in CFRP and a new exhaust system that gives the car a few more power. Inside, however the car was equipped with a new composite molding. No details on prices, but all can already be ordered on the website of the preparer.Prior Design has released a package of a new style for the Bentley Continental GTC, which improves aerodynamics and the car. Body kit including hood vents, a set of traditional...
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2011 ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE ZAGATO SUPERCAR

The Aston Martin V12 Zagato Was Revealed finally, waiting for His international debut in the weekend competition Villa D'Este. The Coup Was created to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, will be exhibited in Italy in preparation for competition and will debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours on June 25 next year, as the DB4 GT Zagato Happened to with drivers like Jim Clark and Roy Salvadori. Following the road model will be presented, for a limited series production.The car comes from V12 Vantage and the intervention of Zagato has combined tradition and style of the two brands in a judicious mix of design and technology: the Aston Team That Was Worked on the project led by Chris Porritt, The Same as in the past...
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2011 BMW 328 HOMMAGE SPECIAL MODEL

BMW 328 HOMMAGEOn the occasion of the 75th birthday of the BMW 328, the German manufacturer revealed the special model 328 Hommage. "With the BMW 328 Hommage wish to pay tribute to the passion and spirit of invention of the fathers of the BMW 328," says Karl Baumer, head of BMW Group Classic. "In fact, they have created an icon that represents a milestone in automotive history." The new 328 version Hommage follows the philosophy of history that makes del'equazione "low weight = high performance" one of his key concepts. E 'for this that if the original was constructed of aluminum and magnesium (the finest materials at the time) and weighed only 780 pounds, the 328 Hommage is made of carbon fiber, stronger, more stable and lightweight....
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2011 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID EXECUTIVE PACKAGE

MKZ is a medium size sedan from the division of a company named Fort Motor. Initially this model was called Lincoln Zephyr. This sedan was previously based on the platform of CD3 which was also shared with another company Mazda 6. The 2011 hybrid Lincoln MKZ was previously revealed in year 2008 at international auto show in Los Angeles. This model faces serious competition with Audi A4, Infinity G37, series of BMW 3 and many more. The national based cost of this mid-sized car is about $34,330 excluding all the destination charges.The 2011 hybrid Lincoln MKZ is a luxury sedan which is available with 1 trim level. Some of the equipments of this luxury sedan are wheels of 17 inch, cruise control, climate controller, leather upholstery,...
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LOTUS ELAN SPORT CAR PROJECT 2011

LOTUS ELAN SPORT CARLotus decided not to pursue the project of the new Elan, One of five prototypes presented with great fanfare in 2010 at the Paris show. In a recent interview with UK EVO recovery from Es Lotus Elan project is amazing new. Autoblog, Dany Bahar thus confirmed that the English house has decided to extend the business cycle of Evora With important updates and developments of the model, which will otherwise be left to its fate after a short residence time on the market.At the same time, however confirmed Bahar important news on the remaining projects. In fact, Lotus Elan will be continuing to work Esprit and EliteWho will share many components, including at least 550 hp V8 engine that Lotus plans to develop on their own...
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