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Lamborghini Gallardo Valentino Balboni Spyder spy video
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni Spyder has been caught on video while testing in Germany at the Nurburgring track.
Even though official details are not out yet the Lamborghini Gallardo Valentino Balboni Spyder is expected to be powered by the same 5.2-litre V10 engine delivering 550 bhp although accelerating from 0 to 60 mph might not take 3.9 seconds like in the fixed roof version just because the topless version will need to be reinforced, which means it will weight more.
Je Design Volkswagen Golf VI GTI
German tuner Je Design is offering a considerable power boost to the Volkswagen Golf VI GTI, which also comes as an alternative to the VW Golf R which costs 36,000 Euros.
The Je Design Volkswagen Golf VI GTI comes with with a 2.0-litre turbo unit which instead of 210 HP (155 kW) and 280 Nm of torque, it produces 270 HP (199 kW) and 370 Nm due to the optimised engine electronics. Thanks to this increase the Je Design Volkswagen Golf VI GTI goes from 0 to 100 Km/h in 6.4 seconds and can hit a top speed of 257 Km/h instead of 240 Km/h like before.
BMW X6 Coupe by ArmorTech
What do you do when a custom body treatment is simply not enough for your BMW X6? You take is to Russian tuners ArmorTech who will turn your German SAV into a Coupe.
Even though we are not sure to why somebody would want this kind of conversion, the BMW X6 Coupe by ArmorTech seems like a challenging task, especially when the B-pillar had to be pushed backwards, and larger front doors that are now measuring 9.8 inches also had to be fitted.
Mansory Rolls Royce White Ghost
The latest limited edition luxury car customised by the Swiss tuner is the Mansory Rolls Royce White Ghost and we have to say that we like it much more than the blue and gold variation of the Ghost that was introduced in Geneva earlier this year.
The Mansory Rolls Royce White Ghost features subtle changes that give the British luxury saloon a touch of sportiness through elements like the slightly redesigned front end with LED daytime running lights and vertical air outlets on the sides, new side skirts, a new rear spoiler and apron with integrated diffuser plus the dual pipe exhaust system.
WEITEC Ford Focus
The WEITEC Ford Focus is a custom car on which the German suspension specialist proposes a set of sport springs and coilovers for a more performance oriented ride.
The company’s 174 Euro Sport F Springs will position the WEITEC Ford Focus with 30 mm closer to the ground, which means driving dynamics will improve while the WEITEC HICON GT coilover suspension kit that costs 849 Euro offers a height adjustable range between 10 and 40 mm.
Peugeot 308 GT THP 200
As the name suggests the Peugeot 308 GT THP 200 is the 200 HP version 308 which borrowed its THP turbocharged petrol engine from the French manufacturers Audi TT fighter, the Peugeot RCZ.
The Peugeot 308 GT THP 200 shifts gears using a 6-speed transmission that enables CO2 emission levels of 159 grams per Kmand for the exterior the automaker has added a number of styling features that set it apart from the rest of the range.
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Limited
The new generation Grand Cherokee will soon be launched in the UK so in an effort to liquidate stocks with the outgoing model, the automaker is proposing this 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Limited edition.
Production for the 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee S-Limited will be limited to 250 exemplars that will be packed with additional features that include 18 inch alloys, a body coloured grille and sill extensions, a new rear spoiler plus HID headlights at the exterior as well as aluminium pedals and leather wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and dashboard at the interior.
Video: Rhys Millen Pikes Peak world record attempt
This next video was shot on June 27, 2010 when Rhys Millen attempted to brake to current Pikes Peak world record in the ‘Unlimited Class’.
We know that Rhys Millen broke the record in 2009 in the 2WD Time Attack class, and this year he wanted to go further buy finishing the Pikes Peak run in his custom built Hyundai PM580 in under 10:01:408.
2012 Hyundai Veloster Coupe spy video
This next spy video shows the 2012 Hyundai Veloster Coupe wearing heavy black camouflage during tests on European roads.
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster might be named differently at launch and from the looks of it the automaker plans to throw its next creation in a direct fight with competitors like the Honda CRZ and Volkswagen Scirocco.
Jaguar F Type and X Type confirmed
More news from the British press, this time reporting that Jaguar is working on a replacement model for the X Type as well as on the new F Type roadster.
The news has been confirmed by Carl-Peter Forster, CEO at Tata Motors and according to him several versions based on the new generation Jaguar X Type and F Type will also be launched.