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MANSORY 2011 BMW 7 Series
MANSORY Switzerland has published complete details regarding their latest developments addressing the 2011 BMW 7 Series in both style and performance.
In the visual upgrades department, the MANSORY 2011 BMW 7 Series achieves its exclusivity through a series of redesigned components that include a new front bumper with larger air intakes and incorporated LED lights, a carbon fiber radiator grille, a new rear spoiler that integrates the diffuser and the rectangular exhaust pipes made from stainless steel, plus a carbon roof spoiler and trunk lid lip.
Aston Martin Virage Video
The British sports car manufacturer has released the first official video with the Aston Martin Virage which was exhibited in coupe and cabriolet (Volante) body styles at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
Positioned between the DBS and DB9 in the automaker’s GT line-up, the Aston Martin Virage is fitted with a 6.0-litre V12 powerplant that is capable of unleashing 490 bhp (365 kW) and 570 Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque via a six-speed automatic transmission (Touchtronic II) sitting on the car’s transaxle.
The Aston Martin Virage goes from nought to 62 mph (0 to 100 Km/h) in 4.6 seconds and can go as fast as 299 Km/h.
Koenigsegg Agera R Performance Figures
You surely remember the new Koenigsegg Agera R that was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show at the beginning on the month. Back then we were being told that this new version of Agera will develop 1115 horsepower and 1200 Nm of torque from its 5.0-litre V8 engine coupled to a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox, and that besides its abilities of hitting a top speed of 260 mph, the Swedish supercar would also take less than 3 seconds to sprint from 0 to 62 mph.
Thanks to a new press release that gives more detailed information regarding the Koenigsegg Agera R performance figures we now know that the car takes just 2.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 Km/h), 7.5 seconds
Prior Design 2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe Preview
The German tuners from Prior Design are definitely anxious to launch the first tuning program for the 2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe, as they are already offering a preview of their upcoming aero package.
The development of this new body kit is still under development, but as you can see from the image that was released, the new 6er will be fitted with an M3 inspired front bumper that integrates LED daytime running lights above the side air vents, a carbon fiber front apron, a vented bonnet that helps in cooling the engine, new side sills, redesigned side grilles, and black Prior Design decals.
2012 Chevrolet Colorado
GM has unveiled the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado ahead of its global public debut scheduled to take place at the Bangkok International Auto Show.
The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is a midsize pickup truck featuring an extended cab body sitting on a high-stance AWD chassis, uses 20 inch wheels wrapped around off-road tires, and extracts power from a 2.8-litre turbo diesel plant for which output remains unspecified.
Audi A8L with LTE Broadband Connection
The German automaker is presenting a prototype version of the Audi A8L (long wheelbase) featuring the LTE broadband Internet connection technology which is considerably faster than current 3G systems.
The LTE technology which is close to being introduced on production series vehicles, offers data transfers speeds of up to 100 Mb/sec (similar to fixed-line connections), meaning that passengers will be able to stream music and hi-definition videos on up to six computers or mobile phone devices. As a reminder the current 3G connections offer transfer speeds of up around 14.4 Mb/sec.
Hamann 2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible
Hamann is offering a preview for their first customisation program involving the 2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible through a set of photos that appeared on the tuner’s official site.
Mechanical upgrades are most likely still under development, so for now we only get to see how the new 6er Convertible looks like when fitted with Hamann’s EDITION RACE ANODIZED and ANNIVERSARY EVO set of alloys.
Nissan Murano Diesel review video
FifthGear has tested the facelift version Nissan Murano Diesel which comes with a 2.5-litre dour-cylinder plant developing 190 PS and 450 Nm of torque.
The Murano Diesel comes fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission equipped with Adaptive Shift Control as standard, but even though it appears to have plenty of torque, FifthGear says the Japanese SUV does not quite feel effortless enough, and it is also quite loud at the interior as well.
BAC MONO – single seat supercar
It looks like the Ariel Atom has a new competitor. It is called the BAC MONO, as a reference to its single seat configuration, and it was designed and created by Cheshire-born brothers Neill and Ian Briggs who have 15 years of experience in the motor industry and who wanted to bring Formula 1 handling and performance levels to the public road.
With power provided by a longitudinally mounted normally-aspirated 2.3-litre Cosworth engine, the BAC MONO sends 280 bhp to the wheels via an electronically-controlled, paddle-shift, six-speed sequential Hewland transmission. This street legal monopost has a better power to weight ratio than a Bugatti Veyron (520 bhp per ton), sprints from nought to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds (0 to 100 mph in 6.7 seconds) and is capable of reaching a top speed of 170 mph.
Video: 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe presentation and promo
Here are the first coupe of videos with the new 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG. The first offers a presentation of the new 6.3-litre V8 powered two-door model which sends up to 358 kW to the wheels via an AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed sports transmission. Accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h takes 4.5 seconds while fuel consumption is 12 litres per 100 Km.
As you would expect the 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe interior features top quality materials and the driver is assisted by numerous systems in order to keep things safe.