Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Mercedes has long ceased the production of CLK, as the model receives a new generation, known as the E-Class Coupe, but this did not prevent the RENNtech tuning company to launch a sports program for the most powerful of its modification. The new CLK 63 AMG Black Series has received a number of aerodynamic components, improved its stability on the road, they are all made of carbon fiber thanks to not have influenced the weight of the car. The front noticing more lip under the front bumper that looks standard but is actually a plane, running under the floor of the car, whose function is to optimize the air flow, thereby increasing the attractiveness to the road. Moreover, part of the air leads to the brakes and extra help for their cooling. Back, watch a new diffuser built into the bumper, which also helps increase the attractiveness and the cover is mounted massive wing-style DTM, which can be adjusted. As to the car’s engine, its power is increased by a modest 10 h.p. which rose to 517 h.p. This was achieved through new Airbox, which is also made of carbon.
Tags: Black Series, car tuning, diffuser, Mercedes CLK 63, RENNtech, tuning
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Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Lotus have prepared a special version of the Exige, which will debut at the upcoming international exhibition in Tokyo. The car is called Scura and features a matte black compartment and lines in black metallic, passing along its entire length, and behind the two doors. Lotus Exige Scura has received additional oral and front air vents on the hood, modified air-boarders side, a new rear diffuser, massive tailgate spoiler and lightweight wheels in matte black, with high-performance tires wearing Yokohama A048 LTS. The interior of the Exige Scura also calibrated in dark colors, but here they are combined with a light, gear shift and decorations on the steering wheel, dashboard and doors. Center console and seats of cars are made of carbon, the latter are covered with suede. The black coupe rely on 1.8-liter engine for Toyota, whose power is 260 h.p. at 8 000 rev/min. but its maximum torque of 236 Nm achieved at 6 000 rev/min. Drive is transmitted to the rear wheels via six-speed manual transmission. Exige Scura weight is 22 kilograms. lower than the standard model, thanks to those used for the manufacture of certain parts of lightweight materials. The company claims the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 4.1 sec, 0-200 kilometers per hour for 9.9 sec and a top speed of 245 kilometers per hour At the same time, average fuel consumption is 8.5l/100km and emitted CO2 emissions – 199gr/km.
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Tags: black metallic, diffuser, Exige, Exige Scura, Lotus, Lotus Exige, Lotus Exige Scura, Lotus Scura, special version, sport car, Super Cars, super-car
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