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Mercedes Benz SLS AMG

Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing was introduced in 1954 and it became a legend during the years. The design of this car is intransitive. It is believed to be the most beautiful car of 20th century. The 300SL was best known for both its distinctive gull wing doors and being the first-ever gasoline-powered car equipped with fuel injection directly into the combustion chamber. The gull wing version was available from March 1955 to 1957. The new model from Mercedes Benz is Gullwing SLS AMG. It is

Lancia Ypsilon ELLE with Frankfurt debut

Lancia Ypsilon ELLE show car is a pure modern feminine product of the collaboration between Lancia and ELLE. Already a true icon of the Italian design, the new Ypsilon ELLE represents the active lifestyle and dynamism of the modern woman. The Lancia Ypsilon ELLE show car is as eye-catching as the active, spontaneous and decisive modern woman. With its bodywork finished in unique metalluro-effect pink and the chrome-plated details such as the radiator grille, the rear bumper, handles and door mouldings, the ELLE

Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari”

The Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” is about to make its debut at the forthcoming 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show. This new Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” is a performance version of the Abarth 500 and represents the link between Abarth and Ferrari based on shared values that include a passion for performance, a racing soul, attention to detail and Italian style. The Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” is an amazing automobile that not only extends the sports range of Abarth, but also offers Ferr

Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde

Just a few days before the Frankfurt Motor show, Alfa Romeo are surprising us with the “Quadrifoglio Verde” (four-leaf clover) version of its famous MiTo model. The Alfa Romeo’s ”Quadrifoglio Verde” symbol have always been synonymous with heritage, racing and victory, but now it represents a new kind of sportiness that combines maximum driving pleasure with improved environmental qualities. Quadrifoglio Verde is the MiTo with the most powerful MultiAir engine - 170 hp. This engine's best feat

Zytek's electric A-Class

In just ten weeks, Zytek Automotive has developed an electric version of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The reason for building the Mercedes demonstration vehicle is to show the flexibility of the production-ready 55kW E-Drive electric powertrain in vehicles up to 1700kg. For the A-Class demonstrator, Zytek has developed a new version of the proven 55kW E-Drive, which has incresed values of maximum torque from 120 Nm to 160 Nm, and maximum motor speed from 12,000 rpm to 13,000 rpm to provide the

abt audi tt rs

ABT Audi TT RS

ABT TT RS is a unique and special car in both, history and future aspect. A sports coupe with five cylinders, four wheel drive and plenty of power under the hood. Remember that combination? Well....if NO, i will tell you. That was the same description as the original "ur-Quattro”, the sports coupe caused a furore around 30 years ago. Hans-Jurgen – the general manager of ABT said „The TT-RS brings this magical combination back on the road.” The ABT TT RS is equipped with fully-charged 5-cyl

bmw n55: turbo, valvetronic, and direct injection in one!

BMW N55: Turbo, Valvetronic, and Direct Injection in ONE!

You surely must remember the ad wars between Audi and BMW from a couple of years ago! Either that or you probably came by this article opening your older brother’s laptop. Either way, the outcome was somewhat unsatisfying due to Subaru’s spin on the matters, when they took advantage of their International Engine of the

Kicherer E-Class Performance tuning package

Kicherer E-Class Performance is the latest and the first complete tuning package from Kicherer for the new E-Class with AMG. Seems like Sport and Luxury are the two leading tuning directions at the moment, and Kicherer definitely know that. For the sporty look of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG the Kicherer specialists have added a new front spoiler made of carbon, a mirror cover also made of carbon as well as a rear skirt and small rear spoiler (naturally also made of carbon fibre). Kicherer has also upgra

German debut for the Fisker's Karma at the Frankfurt Motor show

During the next week’s Frankfurt Motor show, the four-door Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will make its German debut. Lined by impressing numbers of 83g CO2/km and economy rating of 3.5L/100km, the Karma will be one of the cleanest and most efficient cars in the world. Still offering a world-class style and performance, the Karma could safe 941 million liters (248 million gallons) of gasoline and 2.3 million metric tons (2.5 mill

Team Ocelot presents new light protected patrol vehicle – LPPV concept

The Ocelot is a 7 and a half tonne vehicle.  It has  four wheel steering giving it a market leading turning circle of 12 metres and has a low centre of gravity as all the heavy items are contained within the skateboard. It is 5.3m long, 2.3 high and 2.1 wide. Team Ocelot – a unique collaboration between Ricardo and Force Protection Europe – has today launched a revolutionary new light protected patrol vehicle (LPPV) concept offering the potent

mansory chopster limited edition at the frankfurt motor show

MANSORY Chopster Limited Edition at the Frankfurt Motor show

The latest generation of the ultimate MANSORY Chopster is about to hit the Frankfurt’s stage. Based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, the new Chopster is even more noble, exclusive and full with innovations. With its masterly shaped bodywork, precisely adjusted aerodynamics components, 710 hp turbo engine and the unprecedented abundance of interior refinements, MANSORY Chopster is the embodiment of true state-of-the-art automobile. As we can

Lotus will introduce the Range Extender Engine at Frankurt Motor Show 2009

This is a 1.2 litre 3-cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder belt-driven engine. It produces 47bhp at 3500 rpm via integrated electrical generator and 107N/m of torque. Like all other manufacturers, Lotus also are targeted to hybrid vehicles. The Lotus Range Extender engine offers the advantage of a cost effective design, high efficiency and low mass and in the same time extended range. The main project is called “Limo-green” and it is a c