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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo and B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50,


BMW`s main tuning division Alpina, has recently launched the high-end B5 Bi-Turbo and B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50, both models celebrating 50 years of Alpina presence on the market. And as expected, the two powerful cars will be built in a limited edition and will have a starting price of 86,850 GBP on the United Kingdom market.
Alpina has always tried to create unique models and the B5 Bi-Turbo and the B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50 are no exception, both cars coming with a lot of personalized features and tweaks, which will definitely make them stand-out from the crowd.
Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo and B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50
Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo and B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50
The B5 Bi-Turbo and the B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50 will sport the Alpina Blue or the Alpina Green paintjobs, while inside, the models will come with piano black trim panels with the Edition 50 name, the signature of Burkard Bovensiepen, the tuner`s founder, as well as the “1965 – 2015” logo on the seat backs, carpets or the key ring.

Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo and B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50
Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo and B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50
More features inside include the instrument panel all wrapped in leather, the steering wheel now featuring Lavalina leather, the center console fitted with the production plaque and so on. Under the hood, the B5 Bi-Turbo and the B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50 will come with lot of power as well.
Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo and B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50
Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo and B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50
I am talking about an upgraded 4.4-liter V8 unit, which now produces an impressive 600 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque, which is 60 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque more, as opposed to the standard models. No performance details yet revealed by the BMW`s main tuning company.
Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo and B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50
Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo and B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50

Jaguar XFR-S


The upcoming Jaguar XFR-S has been recently launched in some renderings online which might give us an inside on how the model will look like.
The renderings belong to Virtuel-Car and are showcasing the sports car in an astonishing blue paintjob, while the entire body has also received a special treatment. This means that the upcoming Jaguar XFR-S might be fitted with a more aggressive body kit than its big brother 2016 Jaguar XF, a wider rear wing as well as one-off wheels. But until its debut, the XFR-S is just another rendered car worth watching.
2016 Jaguar XFR-S Rendering
2016 Jaguar XFR-S Rendering
The 2016 Jaguar XF recently unveiled is absolutely gorgeous with its well-defined body design, which has now received sharp lines and an aggressive look. The chassis of the car is also built from lightweight materials like aluminum, meaning that it has already shed some weight, the model now standing with a 50:50 weight distribution.

2016 Jaguar XFR-S Rendering
2016 Jaguar XFR-S Rendering
In terms of safety and performance, the 2016 Jaguar XF has been also fitted with the Adaptive Dynamic system, the Integral Link suspension system, the standard passive damper technology and a few more.
2016 Jaguar XF
2016 Jaguar XF
Under the hood, the 2016 Jaguar XF is proud to be fitted with a 2.0-liter Ingenium diesel unit, which develops two configurations, such as 163 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque, as well as 180 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque. Other engines follow, like the 3.0-liter twin turbo V6 unit, with 300 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque, or the 3.0-liter supercharged V6, developing 380 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque.

BMW M5 30 Jahre Special Edition


As you probably know, the BMW M5 Hahre Special Edition was built in just 300 units, out of which 30 units were available alone in the United States, at a starting price of $138,275. Unfortunately, this particular model seen here is the only one left available in the U.S.
BMW M5 30 Jahre Special Edition
BMW M5 30 Jahre Special Edition
From a visual standpoint, the BMW M5 30 Jahre Special Edition is coming with the outstanding Frozen Silver Metallic finish at the exterior, while inside, the cabin is fully tweaked with high-end materials, like the Full Merino leather, the Black Alcantara and a few more features which made it really special.

BMW M5 30 Jahre Special Edition
BMW M5 30 Jahre Special Edition
The BMW M5 30 Jahre Special Edition is also powerful, as it was fitted with a 4.4-liter V8 unit, capable of churning out 600 horsepower and impressive 700 Nm of torque, which is enough to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. The model also comes with a topping of 305 km/h.

Lamborghini Aventador SV


Lamborghini has launched the one-off Aventador SV (Super Veloce) at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and now the Italian carmaker has released the first promotional video with the supercar. The video is showcasing the model`s high-performance details.
The Lamborghini Aventador Super Veloce is the direct predecessor of the Miura SV, Diablo SV as well as the Murcielago SV, the model being $100,000 more expensive than the present Aventador.
Lamborghini Aventador SV
Lamborghini Aventador SV
In terms of design, the Lamborghini Aventador SV is coming with some updates, meaning that new body parts have now been fitted. We are talking here about new front bumper, revised aerodynamics gills, larger air intake and rear wing, wider exhaust opening centrally positioned, new set of wheels and so on. The cabin will also bring a whole bunch of updates.

Lamborghini Aventador SV
Lamborghini Aventador SV
Under the hood, the Lamborghini Aventador SV might use the same 6.5-liter V12 naturally aspirated engine, also fitted on the stock Aventador, but churning out a higher 750 horsepower. This should be enough for the supercar to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds.
Lamborghini Aventador SV
Lamborghini Aventador SV
The Lamborghini Aventador SV also present at the 2015 Amelia Island Concours d`Elegance was priced from a rough $493,069. Besides the spicy price, you will also have to pay the destination fees of $3,495 as well as the $3,700 gaz guzzler tax, which will raise the price to up to a half a million dollars.
Lamborghini Aventador SV
Lamborghini Aventador SV

2015 Ford Ranger

Ford decided to shorten the wait and unveil the 2015 Ranger facelift, a pick-up truck that is going to be available towards the end of this year. Even though we talk about a facelift model, the American car manages to bring a lot of new or enhanced features that will make it more attractive to the customers.
To begin with, there’s a retuned 3.2-liter TDCi diesel engine that is capable to produce 200 horsepower and 470 Nm of torque. It is linked to a six-speed manual transmission and is now 18% more efficient. There’s also a six-speed automatic transmission but that’s optional for now.

Less powerful versions are available too. There’s a 2.2-liter diesel that offers both 130 hp and 160 hp. The first one is said to be 22% more efficient but is not as powerful as the other two.
2015 Ford Ranger facelift
2015 Ford Ranger facelift
If you are into gasoline, Ford fits the new Ranger with a 2.5-liter Duratec delivering 166 horsepower and 225 Nm of torque. Because it is a pick-up truck, the new Ranger has special low-range 4×4 gearing as well as an electronic transfer case.
2015 Ford Ranger facelift
2015 Ford Ranger facelift
These features are, of course, available on the four-wheel drive models that also benefit from a towing capacity of 3,500 kilograms or 7,716 lbs.
2015 Ford Ranger facelift
2015 Ford Ranger facelift
2015 Ford Ranger facelift
2015 Ford Ranger facelift

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Jaguar new XF sedan


The British folks at Jaguar decided that it is the right time to reveal the new XF sedan, a model that is going to be revealed at the upcoming New York Auto Show on April 1. At the exterior, the company offers a revised styling with the emphasis on the drag coefficient of just 0.26.
This will improve the performance of the car while the almost perfect 50:50 weight distribution is also a big plus in this regard. The new Jaguar XF rides on a longer wheelbase (by 51mm) but is somehow shorter (by 7mm).


2016 Jaguar XF
2016 Jaguar XF
Power will be offered by a 2.0-liter diesel with 163 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque as well as a more powerful 180 hp version that has 430 Nm of torque.

2016 Jaguar XF
2016 Jaguar XF
If you want a V6, there are two choices, a twin-turbo 3.0-liter with 300 horses and a supercharged version with 380 horsepower. Only the base 2.0-liter diesel benefits from a six-speed manual transmission while the other units get an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The 2.0-liter diesel we talked above is capable to return fuel economy figures of 70 mpg UK or 4 liters/100 km with CO2 emissions of only 104 g/km.
2016 Jaguar XF

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

The Hyundai i30 GTI

Hyundai i30 and freshens up the missed him a stronger heart. The Koreans makes 186 horsepower and gets more torque. Prices!










With the facelift, the i30 family of Hyundai continues to grow: At prices starting at 23,150 euros is now the Hyundai i30 Turbo available as a coupé. The five-door sedan starts with the new top engine from 23,850 euros. For Turbo An abundant amenities. The heart of the Golf compact competitors is a 186-hp 1.6-liter gasoline engine, including charging. The four-cylinder is a maximum torque of 265 Nm at 1500 to 4500 / min free - more than before, says Hyundai. To accelerate the i30 Turbo in 8.0 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and on it goes up to a top speed of 219 km / h. The Power is transferred by a manual six-speed manual transmission.


Optical Hyundai has nursed the top model: A newly-constructed matt black with silver Hexagonalgrill frame, side vents and horizontally arranged LED daytime running lights evaluate the turbo. At the rear, its twin sports exhaust system that catches your eye, there are 18-inch alloy wheels and color accents in red and silver. Inside delivers Hyundai sports seats, pedals in aluminum look and a specific instrument display. These proffer the Koreans the red stitching on leather sports steering wheel, leather shift knob and on the door panel. The equipment is plentiful: sports suspension, bi-xenon headlights, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control and a rear parking aid are always part of the turbo package.