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Vorsteiner V-PT Porsche Panamera
Vorsteiner is introducing the V-PT kit for the Porsche Panamera, which includes a number of performance minded aerodynamic components and leaves the engine untouched.
These components include a front bumper and a front splitter with a removable carbon fiber insert which can be replaced in case of damage, a pair of side skirts featuring high quality carbon fiber craftsmanship which allow further customization, a new rear spoiler and a redesigned bumper. The rear spoiler has been shaped in order to increase down force and does not interfere with the factory electronic wing.
Porsche Panamera Diesel
Stuttgart’s grand turismo range has just got more interesting, as the German automaker has introduced the Porsche Panamera Diesel, a sporty four door capable of covering more than 1,200 Km on a single 80 litre fuel tank.
This means that fuel consumption is of only 6.3-litres per 100 Km (when equipped with the optional low resistance tires) while CO2 emissions are 167 grammes per Km. When fitted with the standard tires, the Porsche Panamera Diesel returns 6.5-litres per 100 Km (172 g/Km of CO2) while the 3.0-lites V6 engine from under the bonnet develops 250 horsepower (1843 kW) between 3,800 rpm and 4,400 rpm and a maximum of 550 Nm of torque between 1,750 rpm and 2,750 rpm.
2012 Toyota FT-86 Initial Specs
The Japanese automaker started to confirm specifications for the production version FT-86, a coupe which will combine Toyota’s D-4S injection system with Subaru’s boxer engine architecture.
The horizontally opposed 2.0-litre boxer engine fitted on the 2012 Toyota FT-86 will use direct injection technology combined with port injection, and even though its output was not specified, the results promise increased horsepower without compromising fuel consumption and emission levels.
Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon New Trailer
The second full length trailer for Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon is now online, and if the first two teaser trailers were only offering bits and pieces from the story line, we can now get a better idea of what to expect from this third and final installment.
Out initial reaction after watching it is that Dark Of The Moon represents a big step forward as far as special effects, and the whole plot looks more composed. As you might already know Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was chosen as a replacement for Megan Fox by Michael Bay, while Shia LaBeouf will continue to play his role as Sam Witwicky. As far as the Autobots things remain the same, while the Decepticons are now bigger and meaner.
Lamborghini Aventador promo videos
Only a few day after the first Aventador commercial has hit the web, Lamborghini has released two new promo videos, each featuring two Aventadors rolling together on the countryside near the Italian capital and also in the city of Rome.
Unlike the previous clip which was mostly done using CGI, this time we get to see the two Aventadors surrounded by natural scenery, and even though the sound of their V12 engines would have been enough for us, we have to agree that the background music is certainly matching the Aventador’s dramatic appearance.
2012 Chevrolet Corvette upgrades
GM officials have published a series of details along with an introductory video that talks about the main upgrades featured by the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
More precisely, these upgrades include superior quality materials for the interior along with new seats and a new steering wheel, as well as model specific badges, a padded center console and armrests. For the leather wrapped interior the automaker is also adding a visual touch through contrasting colour stitching (red, blue and yellow) while other enhancements include a new Bose audio system which features 9 speakers for improved cabin acoustics.
Toniq CB 200 Review Video
Autocar’s journalists are ‘working’ hard to provide the latest reviews for the most recent models. This time however they test drive a unique car that has been on the market for a few years, and that is the Toniq CB 200.
Powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine the Toniq CB 200 produces 200 bhp and 145 lb-ft of torque, which get put to work by a Mazda source six-speed manual transmission. Accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in the CB 200 requires 4.-seconds flat, and a top speed of 140 mph can be reached.
Video: Infiniti M30d Test Drive
FifthGear took Infiniti’s 40,000 GBP luxury diesel saloon, the M30d for a test drive in order to see how it performs in comparison with some of the other respected players in this segment like the BMW 530d, the Mercedes E350 CDI or the Jaguar XF Diesel.
Inifiniti has truly made an effort in making this new saloon as competitive as possible, and by that we refer to the fact that the M30d has four wheel steering (like the BMW 5 Series), aluminium door panels (like the Audi), double glazing windows (like an older Mercedes) and an interior noise level that would make even a few of the petrol powered saloons a bit jealous.
Volkswagen Golf 7 Interior
A set of images revealing what appears to be the Volkswagen Golf 7 interior have surfaced on the Internet via a French publication. These images show the dashboard’s center dials and half of the center console which definitely indicates that we’re talking about a prototype model.
The same publication claims the new Volkswagen Golf 7 will enter the market in 2012, and based on what we see here, it looks like conservative design will once again be the key to winning the heart of the masses.
Audi R18 TDI Engine
With six weeks left before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi is offering details regarding the diesel engine powering the R18 TDI.
The engine is a compact 3.7-litre V6 which uses a single turbocharger and weights around 25 percent less than the previous V10 TDI fitted on the R15 TDI. It produces around 540 horsepower (397 kW) and the exhaust manifold and VTG (variable turbine geometry) sit between the cylinder banks.