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2010 Volvo XC60 3.2 price
The 2010 Volvo XC60 3.2 price for the US market was announced today along with details on the various optional features and packages that can equip the car. For the FWD version the 2010 Volvo XC60 3.2 price will start at $32,395 while the one with AWD is $2,000 extra. The 2010 Volvo XC60 3.2 is powered by a 3.2-litre inline 6-cylinder engine that develops 235 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Fuel consumption is estimated at around 27 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg of city driving. The main standard Features on the 2010 Volvo XC60 3.2 include 17-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth with hands free capability, dual zone Electronic Climate Control, front fog lamps, HD Radio, 8-speakers high performance audio system…
Lorinser LV8 Mercedes-Benz C Class
The Lorinser LV8 is a customized version of Mercedes’s C Class (obviously) and it is the car that will represent the German tuning house at this year’s Tuner Grand Prix in Hockenheimring. The Lorinser LV8 Mercedes-Benz C Class is 100% street legal corresponding with all the licensing requirements and the company says the car will join the C3 class – limousine, suction cars. Even though General Manager Marcus Lorinser didn’t disclose how many hp is the Lorinser LV8 Mercedes-Benz C Class able to unleash, we expect the vehicle to be quite a beast oriented to everyday life. Exterior styling for the Lorinser LV8 Mercedes-Benz C Class is achieved through a discrete aerodynamics kit…
2010 Renault Megane Estate wagon
The 2010 Renault Megane Estate wagon, a vehicle that is the 5th model in the Megan range was released today by the French automaker along with photos and details while market launch is set for the end of June. Compared to the Hatchback version the 2010 Renault Megane Estate wagon has a 2,702 mm long wheelbase and under the hood it can accommodate a choice of eight diesel powerplants or six petrol engines. The long range of engines available will include the new TCe 130, and the 2.0 16V 140 which drives through a CVT continuously variable transmission as well as the dCi 110 DPF at the beginning of 2010. The 2010 Renault Megane Estate wagon offers a 2,550 mm maximum load length…
$2.5 Million McLaren F1 on fire
A sad event that took place in Santa Rosa, California a few days ago involved a McLaren F1 estimated at around $2.5 Million going up in flames due to uncertain reasons so far. The McLaren F1 owner had to watch his burning supercar being extinguished by firefighters and even though they managed to kill the fire very quick the vehicle was irreparably damaged. As the McLaren F1 was ensured for $3 Million we say the owner will “recover” from this incident pretty soon. The sad part is we can now officially count one less McLaren F1 supercar out of the total 72 road-going units produced. Watch the $2.5 Million McLaren F1 on fire…
AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S Convertible
The German tuning engineers from AC Schnitzer got their hands on the convertible version Mini Cooper S and developed a series of accessories and technical elements that give it a more unique appearance while improving its performance. The AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S Convertible is powered by a 1.6-litre engine that has been upgraded from 175 hp developed by the stock version, to 208 hp (153 kW) with an “export version” outputting 226 hp (166 kW) also available. To accommodate the power increase the AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S Convertible has been fitted with sports susepension that includes a spring kit and offers the possibility to adjusts its height and the company’s custom…
Mercedes ML63 AMG vs BMW X6 V8 vs Audi Q7 V12 TDI vs Cayenne Turbo
One of the latest comparison tests done by the guys from Drivers Republic features four well known and probably the best on the market, German SUVs. The test involves spining the Mercedes ML63 AMG, the BMW X6 5.0i the Audi Q7 V12 TDI and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo on the Cadwell Park Race Track and for better reference we have listed the appropriate specifications below. Mercedes ML63 AMG specs : 6.2-litre V8 engine with 510 hp and 464 ft-lb torque, weight 2310 Kg, 0 to 62 mph in 5.0 seconds, top speed 250 Km/h. BMW X6 5.0i specs : 4.4 litre twin turbo V8, 408 hp, 442 lb-ft of torque, 2190 Kg, 0 to 60 in…
BMW M3 Coupe Edition price for UK
The BMW M3 Coupe Edition price for the UK market was announced today, and that is 53,435 GBP witch is 2,500 GBP more that what customers would pay for the standard M3 Coupe version. As a reminder of what that price tag will bring you on the BMW M3 Coupe Edition model we mention the 10 mm height lowering, the dark-eloxy plated front grille, mirror covers and and side sills, the new exhaust tailpipes and the black-glossed 19 inch double-spoked alloys. Body colors available for the BMW M3 Coupe Edition in UK are the White Non-Metallic, Dakar Yellow Non-Metallic and Monte Carlo Blue Metallic…
Audi A3 gets new 1.6 liter engines
Audi announced that two new diesel engines will be added to the Audi A3 motorisation list in June this year. These 1.6 litre TDI engines will develop 90 hp (66 kW) or 105 hp (77 kW) and need just 4.1 litres of diesel to cover 100 Kilometres, the equivalent of 57.37 US mpg. Also the Audi A3 will be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) in 11.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 104 Km/h (121 mph) if equipped with the 105 hp diesel unit, while the 90 hp version sprints from 0 to 100 Km/h in 12.9 seconds and has a top speed of 180 Km/h (112 mph). The Audi A3 1.6 TDI price starts at 22,550 Euros for the 66 kW version while the one with 77 kW is 1000 Euros more…
Gran Turismo 5 trailer video
The Japanese company Polyphony Digital has been working hard on their latest version of the popular GT gaming series, and a trailer video was released presenting the Gran Turismo 5 featuring killer graphics and a number of new racing modes that will surely get everyone excited. Besides a long list of new cars (including Ferrari) and new tracks like the Top Gear test track or Daytona International Speedway, available in the Gran Turismo 5, the video trailer gives us a peak oh the new racing modes that now list WRC and NASCAR. Also in the company’s never ending effort to make the GT5 the ultimate racing game, damage rendering has also been added. An exact release date for the Gran Turismo 5 was not revealed yet we do hope…
Ken Block GYMKHANA Two video released
Ken Block’s GYMKHANA Two video was released today and from the stunts and tricks we’ve seen in it we’re pretty sure it will enjoy the same success as the first. A few days ago we published an article presenting the customization program undergone by Ken’s Subaru Impreza WRX STI and now its time for everyone to see the little “Monster” in action. As some of the viewers have already pointed out, Ken Block’s GYMKHANA Two video might not present the same “raw” style seen in the first one, but nevertheless the fact that after watching it you have strong thoughts about purchasing a Subaru Impreza WRX STI says it all. Watch the awesome video featuring Ken Block’s GYMKHANA Two video…