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2011 mercedes-benz cl-class combines latest technologies with superior comfort

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class combines latest technologies with superior comfort

The new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class comes with entirely re-designed V8 biturbo engine of the CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY model delivering 435hp and returning the incredible 29.7mpg. Its NEDC figures show savings of up to 23 per cent over its predecessor model, CO2 emissions having dropped from 288 g/km to only 224. The amazing results are achieved thanks to the newly-developed BlueDIRECT technology with third-generation spray-guided direct injection, with the contribution of the specially-designed BlueE

2011 Volkswagen Touareg price list

Recently, Volkswagen has announced the price list for 2011 Touareg and now it is available to order in UK. The first deliveries will start in October this year. Prices start at £38 225 for the SE 3.0-litre TDI 240 PS, while the Hybrid model, which goes on sale next month, costs £54 995. The new VW Touareg is a bit larger than its predecessor – totally 40mm in length and wheelbase, but the vehicle weighs over 200kg less, so the result is 20 per cent more efficiency. The fuel consumption o

Manhart refines BMW M3 Coupe

BMW E92 M3 is originally powered by a monstrous naturally aspirated 4.0 liter V8 delivering 420hp. Obviously that is not enough to compete against mighty Porsche 997 Turbo. The Manhart M3 Coupe is powered the powerful V10, which originally is developed by BMW AG for M5 and M6 cars. On the top of this, after a slight tuning the 5.0 liter develops 550 hp and the Coupe becomes not only more powerful than Porsche Turbo, but also by its larger brother, the GT2 with 530 hp. All power of Manhart

Aston Martin V12 Vantage for sale in North and South America

One of the most popular Aston Martin models – V12 Vantage will be available for sale in North and South America from later this year. The car is based on the beautiful V8 Vantage and features V12 engine delivering 510 bhp and 570 Nm of torque. The acceleration and top speed are staggering – zero to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and the car goes until it reach 305 km/h. “This is the ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range, combining our most agile model with our most powerful en

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG refined by Renntech

Mercedes-Benz are famous with the enormous engines , which they put in cars and their megalomania didn’t miss C class. The result is C63 AMG, which has 6.2 liter V8 naturally aspirated engine producing 451hp. Unfortunately, the same engine produced 507 and 518 horsepower in E and S class. The big V8 got more restrictive intake and exhaust paths, because it is a tight fit in the smaller C class. "Mercedes restricted the car," explains Hartmut Feyhl. "So, our first step in extracting more po

New Performance Options Available for 4.3 litre V8 Vantage

Following the launch of the new Aston Martin 4.7 V8 Vantage this summer, owners of the original 4.3 litre V8 Vantage are now afforded the choice of a retrospective-fit power enhancement and the hugely popular Sports Pack option. Available immediately through the dealer network, customers will be able to upgrade their existing 4.3 litre V8 engine to an even more potent version of Aston Martin’s already impressive power unit. With the addition of the power upgrade, peak power is raised by 20bhp

Hyundai’s New Tau V8 Engine Named To Ward’s “10 Best Engines” List

Hyundai’s all-new 4.6-liter Tau V8 engine, which debuted in the premium Genesis sedan this year, has been named one of the “Ward’s 10 Best Engines” for 2009 by Ward’s Auto World. This marks the first time a Hyundai engine has appeared on the prestigious “Ward’s 10 Best Engines” list. Ward's Auto World editors tested the Tau V8 engine in Hyundai’s all-new Genesis sedan this fall and concluded, “The engine’s velvety power delivery, competitive performance and attainable price epitomize the Kore

Holden Launches Fuel Saving Technology For V8 Automatic Range

GM Holden will introduce fuel saving Active Fuel Management (AFM) technology on all its V8 automatic models from January 2009. AFM, or cylinder deactivation, enables an eight cylinder vehicle to automatically operate on four cylinders in certain driving conditions, before restoring full power when engine demands increase. In a combination of town and highway driving, the technology can deliver fuel savings of up to one litre per 100 kilometres, with potential for even better results at const

New-Generation Toyota Land Cruiser Combines Legendary Capability With Welcome Luxury, Quality And Reliability

The all-new seventh-generation Toyota Land Cruiser, introduced for the 2008 model year, gains new privacy glass on side and rear-quarter windows for 2009. Performance The Land Cruiser is powered by a new-generation 5.7-liter DOHC V8 engine. The engine uses electronic fuel injection, direct Ignition, four valves per cylinder, and a variable-length intake tract to produce 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm. Ninety percent of peak torque is available at just 2,20

Technical Enhancements for Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage – originally launched to widespread critical acclaim at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 – is to receive significant technical enhancements, reaffirming the car’s position as one of the world’s most desirable and exhilarating sports cars. While the universally distinctive and award-winning shape of the V8 Vantage is retained, the car benefits from a number of technical changes which include significantly up-rated engine performance from a new 4.7 litre power unit in bot

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

Mercedes-Benz will in future also market its SLR McLaren super sports car in the form of a roadster with a top. In common with Formula 1 vehicles of today, it, too, will be made of carbon fibre, a material that will endow the vehicle with a very high degree of safety as well as extreme torsional stiffness at the same high level as the coupé version. This gives rise, in combination with the racing-type chassis, to outstanding ride characteristics. The maximum speed of the new high-performance

mallett v8 solstice pitbull

Mallett V8 Solstice Pitbull

Finally, an exclusive body upgrade to match the incredible Mallett LS2/LS7 conversions. Widened a full 4 inches in the front and 5 inches in the rear, the Pitbull package is a 6 piece body conversion that allows the use of ultra-wide wheels and gives a menacing stance to the Solstice. The specially-designed front fascia improves airflow to the engine and the increased traction of wider tires lets you put more of that V8 power to the ground. Only a limited number of Pitbull Edition Solstices w