Jaguar showed the updated model sports XKR, which is now available to customers. The most significant novelty is the introduction in two packages, allowing the car to reach new heights. “Speed Pack” has a price 3 500 pounds and when it moves to a top speed limiter from the standard 250 per 280 kilometers per hour In addition, Jaguar XKR gets changed on the system Active Differential Control, leading to easy handling at high speeds. It also includes a new front lip, chrome grilles, larger rear spoiler, 20-inch wheels Kasuga and more powerful braking. Customers can order their car in the colors Ultimate Black, Polaris White, Salsa Red, Liquid Silver, Lunar Grey, Kyanite Blue and Spectrum Blue. Against over 500 GBP, Jaguar XKR can be equipped with the package “Speed and Black Pack”, which besides the aforementioned improvements includes more coverage of particular bars and moldings around the doors and graphics on both sides, and wheels are 20-inch with black Kalimnos . This package is only available in the colors Ultimate Black, Polaris White and Salsa Red. As to the 5.0-liter V8 engine of the XKR, for it does not mention having undergone any change. We remind you that his power is 510 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 625 Nm.
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General Motors has revealed pictures and information about hot Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, which will debut in Detroit at the exhibition that opens doors to visitors early next week. The car is equipped with 6.2-liter V8 engine, whose power is 556 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 747 Nm. The car allows the local 2+2 coupe to accelerate from 0-96 kilometers per hour for 3.9 sec. Customers will be able to order your Cadillac CTS-V Coupe with six-speed manual or six-speed robotized gear box, and drive is transmitted to the rear wheels through a limited slip differential. Cadillac CTS-V Coupe has adaptive suspension with Magnetic Ride Control, allowing driving modes Tour and Sport, and the brake system Brembo, with a thickness 5-stroke and 4-stroke front and rear. In the standard equipment of the vehicle enters a high-quality multimedia system with 40 GB hard drive, including navigation, Bose audio system and Bluetooth connectivity, but as an option available seats Recaro.
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Mercedes-Benz introduced a new sport package for the hot C63 AMG, which has received name and Performance Package Plus includes both cosmetic and mechanical improvements. Mercedes engineers have increased the power of the 6.2-liter V8 engine 30 h.p. 487 h.p. by approaching to the C63 AMG DTM version (500 h.p.) model. This is achieved by reprogramming the software, wrought iron pistons, borrowed from SLS, new connecting rods and lighter crankshafts, the weight of the unit was reduced by 3 kilograms. C63 AMG with Performance Package Plus is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 4.4 sec and 0-200 kilometers per hour for 13.9 sec, which is respectively 0.1 and 1.2 sec faster than the standard car. Limitation of maximum speed of 250 kilometers per hour is not removed. In addition to increased engine power, sports package includes a high-performance braking system for more reliable braking, carbon fiber front lip spoiler and rear, improving stability of the car and clad in nappa leather and Alcantara steering wheel.
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The next generation of the BMW 5-Series F10 is much anticipated by fans of the Bavarian car manufacturer. This is definitely a very important model for BMW, as we expect it to show the design direction the brand will take. The car amplifiers of the tuned model of Mustang and car subwoofers inside are making the work, really impressive. In the latest batch of spy photos we can see again another 5-Series. However prestigious sedan is masked by a significant amount of camouflage, so far from BMW continues to fail to see many of these designs. However, it would be logical to assume that be 5-Series will be drawing pretty design elements of this 7-Series and the recently Display # 5-Series GT. Representatives of BMW has said it be 5-Series will be a great looking car, perhaps even the most beautiful model of the Bavarian manufacturer. This, however, are the words of BMW, but it remains to speak and critics. Accordingly, the next generation 5-Series should offer the ideal combination of elegance and sporty spirit, enough to affect the market. Propulsion systems are expected to include the traditional six-cylinder diesel and petrol units. Interestingly, according to some rumors in the 5-Series to debut and four-unit direct-injection and turbo. Of course, we will not pass without a V8 options.
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The British company Prodrive, specialized in the field of motorsport, introduced a tuning package Aston Martin V8. The car gets an engine upgrade, adjustable sports suspension and aerodynamic components. Tuning car was presented at the exhibition in Essen. Specialists Prodrive to increase the power of the 4.3-liter V8 engine from 380 at 425 horsepower and maximum torque – 410 of 440 Nm. This is done by changing the engine electronics and a new exhaust system with reduced resistance. Thanks to increased power for acceleration time falls of 5,0 to 4,7 seconds and top speed is increased by 13 km / h to 293 km / h. Together with specialists from Bilstein, and Eibach, Prodrive has created a new adjustable suspension with two modes of operation. In the normal mode characteristics are improved traffic behavior, and sport mode is designed for track riding. Installed special 19-inch wheels.
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From Audi will present its new model RS5 Motor Show in Essen, Germany, which will be held from 28th November to 6 December 2009. Compared with this S5, the new RS5 is distinguished by more aggressive style of the front, will have wider air intakes, a new front spoiler, and wider fenders. Rear of the car with a metal coating and design of the interior carbon fiber are used. Audi RS5 is equipped with 4.2-liter FSI V8 and the transmission will be 7-stage S-tronic. The engine model will be more power than the previous version, but there it is 450 hp The car will achieve acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds. Optimizing Model FSI engine and supply it with technology for both four-wheel drive Quattro will turn it into a worthy competitor to the sport BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C53 AMG.
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Mercedes-Benz is preparing some major changes in their line modeling in the coming 2-3 years. Some models are termed “key” for the company. Question as to entirely new models and modernization of others. We have already seen the new E-Class Coupe, Model 2010. He replaces CLK, and soon we will see and deputy of CL, which will be available in 2010, as a model from 2011, but will not carry current name and will be S-Class Coupe. The current C 216 CL was first introduced just three years ago, but prototypes of the new version has already been observed during tests in Germany. Latest photos of the cabin of the S-Class show more of the radiator grille with chrome frame and a single emblem with a large amount. Showing new lights with LED section. The rear lights are completely diodes, visible and redesigned rear bumper and different shape of the exhaust nozzle. New direction indicators are incorporated in the side mirrors. Mercedes-Benz is unlikely to replace the engine in the new S-Class Coupe and they will remain a familiar range of V8 and V12 from the current CL.
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The only drawback (if it can be called so) of the BMW 7-Series is not available with the four-wheel drive and lovers of German luxury sedan with a 4×4 system must choose between the Audi A8 and Mercedes S-Class. This autumn will not be because BMW will begin to offer a model system xDrive. The System to drive four wheels will be available in 750i and modifications 750Li, which have a petrol 4.4-liter V8 engine with a power 407 h.p. and maximum torque 600Nm. ranging 1750-4500 rev/min. XDrive technology is very precise and controlled electronic distribution of power to four wheels, so as to maintain maximum traction with the road and driving safety.
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The German tuner G-POWER present a sports program for BMW M3 Coupe, which bears the name loud Tornado mechanical and includes more than cosmetic improvements. Experts have not touched anything outside of the car, only it fitted with new 20-inch wheels while the interior has received skin salon in combination with carbon and aluminum pedals decorations. The standard 4.0-liter V8 engine of the BMW M3 Coupe with power increased from 420 to 500 PS that engineers G-POWER is achieved by re blog management and new intercoller, exhaust and mechanical compressor ASA, producing a pressure of 0.3 bar.
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