Luxury Cars News

The serial Bugatti Galibier will be named Royale

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:53:01 +0000

Initially it was announced that the production version of the Bugatti Galibier will be available in 2013, but according to anecdotal information, it may make debut at Frankfurt this fall. Whether this happens or not, we can not know for sure, but according to several reputable publications from Bugatti have already chosen a name for the serial version, which will remind legendary brand model of the 30s of last century. It’s the name Royale, under which the period 1927 – 1933. was sold one of the most exclusive models of Bugatti. From it were produced only 6 copies, were all equipped with 12.7-liter eight-cylinder engine. We remind you that Bugatti Galibier Concept is equipped with 8.0-liter W16 engine Veyron, but its power is reduced from 1001 to 800 h.p. Originally it was planned from the production model to be produced only 300 units, but now it is clear that they are targets 3000. This can reduce the expected cost of 1.5 million EUR.

BMW 1-Series M Coupe got 450 hp tuning program

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:47:15 +0000

BMW 1-Series M Coupe is quite attractive even in the basic version, but however the tuners from the German studio TechTec made a fantastic program for the car. They made BMW 1-Series M Coupe more aggressive and powerful and installed 450 h.p. into the engine. The company TechTec offer three levels of engine tuning, as the first power unit increased from 340 h.p. to 380 h.p. and maximum torque – from 500 Nm to 580 Nm, which gets worth of 1,500 EUR. For the sum of 2,500 EUR you can see your BMW 1-Series M Coupe with 400 h.p. engine power and if you add 800 EUR more you can get another incredible performance you get from 450 h.p. power and 630 Nm maximum torque, which is ensuring acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 4.1 sec.
The program of the hot TechTec unit also includes BMW sport suspension KW, Akrapovic titanium exhaust system and remove the electronic speed limit, but unfortunately does not disclose how much it can reach. For all these goodies, however, pay extra.

BMW M3 CRT

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:43:26 +0000

Late last week BMW decided to introduce us to the latest version of the sedan M3. It is called CRT, which stands for Carbon Racing Technology, as it will be produced only 67 copies, the price will start from 130,000 EUR in Germany. As is clear from its name, M3 CRT boasts a number of carbon components whose administration has reduced the weight of the car with 45 kg to 1580 kg, compared to the standard M3. The composite material made hood, roof, front lip, rear spoiler and seats. Carbon are also in the interior trim, and there are some new aluminum parts. The reduced weight due to a large extent the new titanium exhaust system, as a result of replacing some parts with light has changed the ratio by mass between the axles in favor of the back. BMW M3 CRT is equipped with the familiar 4.4-liter V8 from the M3 GTS, whose power is 444 h.p. and its maximum torque is 440 Nm at 3,750 rpm. The unit is combined with a seven-speed dual-clutch of M-Power, which, according to BMW, is a guarantee that the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 4.4 sec, which is with 0.5 sek Faster than usual M3. The car can reach top speed of 290 km/h.

Ferrari F430 Spider tuned by Anderson Germany

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:40:57 +0000

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M was placed on the market two years ago, as it had produced 499 copies, but the price was quite salty, so few people could afford it. The German tuning company Anderson Germany has developed a package for the standard Ferrari F430 Spider, which the exterior is identical to the F430 Scuderia Spider 16M, but under the hood even more power. The optical package includes new bumpers, side skirts, side mirror covers, hood over the engine and a new diffuser, such as the F430 Scuderia Spider 16M, and in addition the lights are dimmed. The new 4.3-liter V8 engine of the F430 Spider, whose standard output is 490k.s., even received a new management software and a modified exhaust system, leading to an increase in its power 569k.s. which is 59k.s. more than the standard version of this Scuderia. The tuned Ferrari F430 Spider is also equipped with new 20-inch wheels and adjustable sports suspension, and its interior are combined black leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber trim.

BMW X1 is getting more economy

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:39:14 +0000

The compact SUV BMW X1 will be available with two new 2.0-liter engine that will make the model even more attractive to lovers of fuel efficient cars. The first diesel engine is, as it will be equipped modification X1 sDrive20d EfficientDynamics Edition. His power is 163 h.p. and its maximum torque is 380 Nm, which is available between 1750 and 2500 rpm. The engine has been optimized in many ways, it has reached an extremely high level of efficiency. Thanks to him and the improved aerodynamics of this modification, it boasts an average fuel consumption of 4.5l/100km and separation of 119 gr/km CO2 emissions. The other new engine is gasoline, 184 h.p. with power and maximum torque of 270 Nm available in the range 1250-4 500ob/min. It is intended for modifications X1 sDrive20i and X1 xDrive20, it will ensure appropriate acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 7.4 and 7.8 sec and average fuel consumption of 7.1 and 7.7l/100km. Here again we have implemented a number of environmental technologies from BMW Efficient Dynamics, which differ among the system to recover energy from braking, start / stop system, indicator switch gears and electromechanical steering to X1 sDrive20i.

Porsche Panamera Turbo tuned by Switzer

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:25:38 +0000

Porsche Panamera Turbo is fast and powerful and with its 500 horses the car is one of the most desirable cars of our time. But however the US tuner Switzer Performance has developed a new program for the German machine, which is called P680 and displays sports coupe to new heights. The elaboration car has not received any cosmetic changes, but at the expense of its 4.8-liter V8 engine has undergone much modification, leading to an increase in its power to 685 h.p. and maximum torque of 970 Nm. The Switzer Performance engineers have achieved these parameters through the fitting of bigger turbines pre-programmed control unit and the unit made specifically for the car intercooler. The result of the excellent work of the boys from Switzer Performance for Porsche Panamera Turbo is quite impressive. They argue that the machine accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 3.5 sec and is able to develop a speed of 346 km/h. The car is really fast and impressive and the sports suspension and the powerful engine are giving high power for Porsche Panamera Turbo and make it really incredible.

BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Black

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:23:02 +0000

The North American division of BMW has decided to please fans of the brand in the U.S. with a new special version of the M3 Coupe, which will be produced only 20 copies, and its price is quite salty. The car is called M3 Coupe Frozen Black and is available on the amount of $ 79,650 or exactly 21,000 more than the standard BMW M3 Coupe, but as they say no price for clover. The special version of the Bavarian machine boasts a unique exterior color called Individual Frozen Black, from which comes its name. The look is complemented by 19-inch black wheels and are the same color grille, air intakes in the front fenders and exhaust tailpipes.
In addition, BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Black is equipped with sports suspension, reduced clearance of 10mm, and brake mechanisms are painted red to stand out on dark background. The combination of black and red is applied in the interior. Otherwise, the car engine is the standard 4.0-liter V8, but it is combined with double-clutch transmission, development of M-Power. This combination allows the machine to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 4.5 sec and note that the production model that becomes a 4.7 sec.

The new Mercedes M-Class

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:54 +0000

By the German company Mercedes released the first official pictures and details of the new generation of the popular SUV model M-Class, whose market debut will take place in autumn, after the premiere of the exhibition in Frankfurt. The design of the car has a lot of changes that are definitely in the right direction by giving a more aggressive and also more elegant type of vehicle. Although currently not reveal the exact dimensions of the new M-Class, Mercedes by saying they have increased, which led to greater interior space. The new generation model is equipped with many advanced technologies including the latest generation system COMAND, assistant to recognize pedestrians at night assistants signaling exceeding the maximum authorized speed and lane departure, technology to detect objects in the “dead zone “and rear-view camera.
At launch, the new Mercedes M-Class is available with three engines. ML 250 Bluetec will rely on 2.1-liter diesel engine with 204 h.p. power and maximum torque of 500 Nm. In ML 350 Bluetec engine is 3.0-liter V6 (258 h.p. and 620 Nm), And the ML 350 BlueEfficiency – 3.5-liter V6 (306 h.p. and 370 Nm). Absolutely all units will be combined with a seven-speed automatic transmission 7G-Tronic, transferring to four-wheel drive. When ordering a package On & Offroad, the gearbox will have six driving modes.

BMW M3 Carbon Edition

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:16:36 +0000

Especially for the Chinese market BMW introduces another limited edition M3 Coupe, which is called Carbon Edition and was presented at a special event organized for this purpose in China. The car will be produced only 111 copies, the price of each will be equal to 131,303 EUR. It differs from the standard model in the presence of multiple carbon fiber on the bumpers, hood and rear spoiler, hence its name. BMW M3 Carbon Edition is available only in white body, and both sides go black lines. The wheels are hand-sized 19 inches and are painted black and are made from forged aluminum. The interior of the vehicle has received the special two-tone leather interior and it added extra carbon fiber.
The engine of the car we know 4.0-liter V8, whose power is 420 and the gearbox is a seven-speed double clutch. This combination ensures acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 4.6 sec.

Vorsteiner tuned BMW M3 Coupe

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:54:29 +0000

The pearl of the Bavarian BMW – M3 Coupe gets the next racing program, this time designed by American specialists Vorsteiner. It includes both mechanical and cosmetic changes, accord very different and aggressive look of the car. There is a completely new aerodynamic body kit made of carbon, except as bumpers and side skirts, it consists of a hood over the engine with additional air intakes, extended wheel arches, modified tailgate and a new diffuser.
The 4 cylinder V8 engine of the M3 Coupe is equipped with hand tuning kit AA E9X M3 Supercharger Stage II kit, thanks to which the German machine power is increased from standard 420 h.p. to 630 h.p.
Mechanical changes, however, far from ending here, as there are adjustable in height and hardness of KW suspension and powerful brakes Brembo GTR. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with 20-inch wheels wearing high-performance tires Michelin PS2 Sport Tires.