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Lamborghini Aventador Roadster Announced
One source from which you would least expect to find out news regarding upcoming models is the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) who as you know enforces laws in direct connection with human health and the environment.
They have accidentally confirmed the launch of the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster in 2012 by publishing the fuel consumption figures for this open top version on their site before the Italian manufacturer has actually premiered this car.
Audi A4 Cabrio by Sport Wheels
The Germans from Sport Wheels are offering enhanced ‘summer feelings’ through their new upgrade program applied on the old generation Audi A4 Cabrio.
Powered by a 2.0-litre engine, this soft top model develops 200 HP and 280 Nm of torque as standard, but after receiving the tuner’s software optimisation kit, the output is raised at 250 horses and 372 Nm. This procedure costs 849 Euro and can be combined with a new exhaust system featuring middle and rear silencers along with 4 stainless steel pipes measuring 83 mm in diameter for an additional 1,666 Euro.
2011 Infiniti EX30d Price
Infinity has applied a series of mid-year specification upgrades to their compact crossover range, the 2011 EX30d.
On the entry level EX30d the automaker is now offering the Connectiviti+ navigation and entertainment platform plus a premium sound system from Bose, and apart from these two features, the GT and GT Premium models also get equipped with 19 inch wheels as standard.
Rumor: 560 HP Nissan GTR in the works
More rumors in the sports car department, this time from the crew over at 7Tune informing us about Nissan working on a series of improvements for the latest R35 generation GTR.
These upcoming upgrades will be the last ones before the GTR’s successor will come around, and among the most notable changes, Nissan is reportedly going to offer a 30 HP boost to the engine, which means the 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 will deliver 560 HP instead of 530 HP.
BMW M2 Details
We came across new info that might offer a hint to what BMW has in mind for the future. According to recently surfaced details, the German automaker has applied for registering the M2 and BMW M2 trademarks at both the German patent office and the US patent and trademark office (USPTO).
It remains to be seen if the BMW M2 will represent an evolution from the 1 Series M, or just the German automaker taking the necessary measures to protect this badge. This could also mean that BMW is preparing the 2 Series on which they will later apply the M treatment. at we’ll keep y
Hyundai i40 Tourer Price
Hyundai has just announced full pricing for the Hyundai i40 Tourer, the company’s first medium family estate which is now available for ordering in the UK.
Available in three equipment grades (Active, Style and Premium), the Hyundai i40 Tourer price starts at 18,395 GBP, and apart from two transmission choices (manual or automatic), customers will also be able to choose one of the three efficient engines available for this spacious new model. These are a 1.6-litre GDi Blue Drive petrol for the base model, a 1.7-litre CRDi diesel delivering either 115 PS or 136 PS and a 2.0-litre GDI petrol.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 Specs
As the Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 premiered today in Austria, at the Worthersee Festival, the German automaker has released the complete specs for this anniversary model celebrating 35 years since the birth of the Golf GTI in 1976.
We already knew that the car will carry a price tag of 30,525 Euro since the automaker first mentioned it almost three weeks ago, but what exactly will customers get after paying almost 44,000 USD? Well according to VW the Golf GTI Edition 35 is fitted with a 2.0-litre turbo unit delivering 235 HP and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque. This engine is a detuned version of the 4-cylinder plant found in the Golf R, and it produces 25 additional HP when compared to what the standard GTI outputs.
Volkswagen Passat CC by KBR Motorsport
KBR Motorsport decided to take Volkswagen’s Comfort Coupe, the CC (manufactured since 2008), to new heights in terms of exclusivity.
In order to achieve their task, the company’s CEO, Christian KREHER accompanied by a team of engineers, have put together a list of modifications that include a shortened and modified coilover suspension, and a new wheel and tire combination featuring R12 Nero 20 inch rims with 225/30ZR20 tires.
Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe Review Video
AutoExpress went to Seville, at the Monteblanco circuit and tested the new Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe, a car which rivals the BMW M3 Coupe and the Audi RS5.
As you may remember, Daimler’s new flagship coupe was unveiled at the 2011 NYIAS in April, and under its skin there is a newly developed 6.3-litre V8 powerplant developing 457 hp and 600 Nm of torque, or a massive 487 HP when the car is equipped with the AMG Performance Package.
STaSIS Audi S5 Cabriolet Challenge Edition
The North American performance specialists from STaSIS present their latest upgrade program for the Audi S5 Cabriolet, called the Challenge Edition, designed to “unleash the car’s competitive instincts”.
The key technical features of this conversion are represented by the revised engine electronics and the custom exhaust system featuring four stainless steel end pipes and tuneable high rpm resonators, which enable the car to develop 23 percent more power than the standard version.