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2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C is now available on the Japanese market. The upgraded version of WRX STI is faster, lighter and more agile than the stock car. The facelift of Impreza WRX debuted earlier this year at the New York auto show. The performance upgrade features an ECU remap and new ball-bearings for the twin-scroll turbocharger. The total power of the 2.0 liter horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine is 308PS (227 kW) and 430Nm (317 lb-ft). The weight reduction consists of an

Kahn Range Rover RS500

Project Kahn has announced their tuning package for Range Rover with 4.4 liter diesel engine. The program features both - a new styling and performance package. Range Rover RS5 boats a new body kit consisting of a new bumpers (front and rear), modified side skirts and a new grille. The big SUV also has a four-tailpipe sport exhaust system and stands on huge 22" RSX alloys. The interior features aluminum pedals, a revised instrument cluster, and stainless steel door sills. The luxury is at

2011 chrysler 300

2011 Chrysler 300

Chrysler has officially unveiled the new 2011 300 model, which is completely different than 300C model. 2011 Chrysler 300 features a new grille, LED-infused headlights, a rakish windscreen, and nice bodywork. To improve the aerodynamics and the visibility, the engineers took the windshield back with 3 inches, while the rolled-framed doors with thinner pillars improved outward visibility by 15 percent. A new dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available, which provides twice the outward visibili

Land Rover Discovery 4 Armoured

Armoured vehicles are usually big black luxury saloons or SUVs, which are specially designed to save their passengers in case of extreme danger. Land Rover has announced Discovery 4 Armoured Vehicle, which features 5.0 liter LR-V8 petrol engine with 375 PS (276 kW) and 510Nm (376 lb-ft), instead of 2.7 liter V6 diesel. The large mighty petrol engine has the tough job to pull a curb weight of 3 550 kg (7 826 lbs). Despite that, the vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds.

2011 Honda Li Nian S1

A new model from Honda will hit the market in the spring of 2011. It is Li Nian S1, which was unveiled at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in China. The vehicle is based on the previous Honda City platform and inspired from the Everus Concept. Li Nian S1 is powered by 1.3 or 1.5 liter four-cylinder engines. Targeting the younger generation in China, Honda  Li Nian S1adopts a powerful, energetic and outstanding design form. Li Nian S1 will be available in the market from

Mercedes-Benz B55 - 378HP and 530 Nm

It is always interesting, when you put an enormous V8 into a small car. This time, a team from the Daimler facility in Rastatt fitted 5.5 liter V8 from E500 into B-class.The engine with code M273 develops 383PS (282 kW) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft). It is mated to a -speed G-Tronic transmission. All that power is sent to the rear wheels. The tuned B-class is fitted with G-Tronic's drive shaft going into the rear axle from an old E430 (E-Class). The safety systems are also present - ABS, ASR, ESP and l

hamann lamborghini gallardo lp560-4 victory ii

HAMANN Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Victory II

Hamman has released a new tuning program for Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The project name is HAMANN Victory II. The styling package includes a new wide body kit, which changes the exterior look a lot. The stance is also widened, so the performance is better. The body kit consists of a new front apron with a center carbon fiber part, front fenders and fender extensions in the rear and new side skirts. The tuned Gallardo also comes with an air intake on the roof, a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser

2012 Nissan Sunny

2011 Nissan Sunny will make its official debut at 8th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition. Soon after that, from January 2011, it will hit the Chinese market. The company plans to put it on sale in 170 countries around the world, under different brand names. The new Sunny is targeted to young families, who are seeking for a medium sized sedan that offers plenty of interior space, good safety and quality at decent price. 2012 Nissan Sunny is powered by a 1.5 liter HR15DE

Audi RS7 - a twin-turbo V8 with 600HP

Audi are about to release RS7 model, which will be range-topping the A7. For now, A7 Sportback offers supercharged V6 with 300HP, but the sports version is something very different. Audi RS7 is set to debut in the US in 2011. It will feature AWD and an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, a sports suspension, larger air intakes in the front fascia and a set of 19" or 20" alloys. The engine is expected to be a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with 600HP to match the M version of BMW F10 and A

Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 - specification

Lamborghini Aventador is one of the most eagerly awaited cars, which will hit the market, soon. Except Autoblog.it has released more details about the car.Lamborghini Aventador measures 4 780 millimetres in length, 2 030 millimetres in width and 1 140 millimetres in height.Aventador will be powered by 6.5 liter V12 engine with 700HP (515kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft) mated to a 7-speed single clutch gearbox with independent shifting rods (ISR). The process of shifting will need just 50 milliseconds. The weight of the hy

mini paceman concept

MINI Paceman Concept

MINI will exhibit Paceman Concept at the North American International Auto Show. The vehicle is practically a Countryman coupe. It measures 4 110 millimetres in length, 1 789 millimetres in width and 1 541 millimetres in height. The sporty nature is very obvious with the extremely short overhangs. One of the most fascinating elements are the 19" alloys. Paceman also boasts bold front fascia and a sloping roofline. The interior is very luxurious for a crossover - leather upholstery, a f

senner tuning audi rs5

Senner Tuning Audi RS5

Audi RS5 received a tuning package from Senner tuning consisting of performance package, huge wheels, sports suspension and some exterior upgrades. The mighty 4.2 liter V8 FSI is boosted to 506PS (372 kW) and 478Nm (353 lb-ft). The result is achieved thanks to a valve-controlled stainless steel exhaust system and ajustments to the zero-pressure monitoring. 0 to 100 km/h is in 4.2 seconds. Top speed limiter is moved to 280 km/h and without it, the tuned RS5 will eventually do over 300 km/h.