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According to Ford the Mustang is officially Germany’s most popular sports car, since the sixth-generation of the muscle car began to sell there nearly a year ago. The Mustang beats the Audi TT and it beats Germany’s best known performance car, the Porsche 911. Ford has sold more than 20,000 Mustangs in Europe in the last 12 months, including about 4,400 in the United Kingdom and nearly 6,000 in Germany. The company says that about one-third of the sales have been for the convertible model and most have been optioned with the range-topping 5.0-liter V8 engine. In terms of price, the V8-powere
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Ford has introduced Dallas Cowboys edition Ford F-150. The pickup truck will get a limited edition run of 400 units and marks the opening of the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas – a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art training facility and 12,000-seat indoor stadium. Ford has been official vehicle of the Dallas Cowboys for 22 years, but this one will based on an XLT model with the Chrome Package painted in legendary Cowboys-helmet silver. It features exclusive Cowboys star badging on the front doors and tailgate, blue-white-blue rocker panel striping paying tribute to team’s over-the-top
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Shelby launches all-new 2017 GTE Mustang during Mustang Club of America’s celebration at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Inspired by both the Shelby GT and GT-H programs, the Shelby GTE delivers high-performance for an enviable price with unlimited upgrade options through the Shelby Performance Parts catalog. Joe Conway, Co-CEO of Carroll Shelby International and CEO of Shelby American says “Shelby American has always delivered world-class performance at a great value for everyone, not just the one percenters, and our newest cars are cast from that same mold, delivering affordable ex
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It’s the ultimate FWD hot hatch drag race time. How will the new Honda Civic Type R, fare against the new king of the Nürburgring – Golf GTI Clubsport S. The most powerful, fastest and most exclusive model of Golf the Clubsport S comes powered by 2-liter, four-cylinder turbo unit that delivers 306 hp between 5800-6500rpm and 380Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque available from 1850-5700rpm. Coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox, the Clubsport S sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62mph) time in 5.8 seconds, and it tops out at 265km/h (164mph). Under the bonnet of the Honda Civic Type R is a turbocharge
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Hennessey Performance has released a few details about its modified HPE400 Ford Focus RS, which will be ready within the next 30 days. As its name implies the HPE400 will make around 400 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque from Ford’s 2.3-liter EcoBoost powerplant, which is quite impressive from so small engine. The company claims that the new upgrades will increase mid-range power by 75 hp and 80 lb ft of torque, which means the car should feel a lot quicker during the rev range. These figures will be achieved thanks to a new stainless steel mid-pipe for the exhaust with an electronic dump valve and
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The 1968 Dodge Charger is at or near the top of the list of the most iconic cars ever built. When it debuted in 1968, its new design with new hidden headlight grille, curvier body, refined tail, recessed backlight and less chrome made it immediately stand out. Sales topped 96,100 units for 1968, including over 17,000 Charger R/Ts, cementing the Charger’s position in history. The R/T package was known as part of Dodge’s “Scat Pack” line, and also was available as special models of the Coronet, Super Bee, and Dart. The car came standard with the 318 cu in (5.2 L) 2-bbl V8, while the engine opti
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One month ahead of the Paris Motor Show, Citroen has revealed a new gorgeous Concept Called CXperience, the new Concept demonstrates the brand’s capacity to deploy its “Be Different, Feel Good” promise in the large saloon segment. Measuring 4.85m long, 2m wide and 1.37m tall, the new Citroen CXperience concept has a very short overhangs (3 meter wheelbase) to provide a spacious interior and a large trunk. The large saloon sits on massive 22-inch wheels with 5-spoke covers and together with the colour underlines the upmarket looks of this concept car. Under the hood, it features a concept i
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BMW M tuning experts G-POWER has revealed their tuning program for the second generation BMW X6 M The upgrade program is available in three-stages where the entry level kit boosts the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8’s output from stock 567 hp and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque to 641 hp and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft). This can be done through either a Bi-Tronik 2 V1-remap or the Bi-Tronik 5 V1 power module. The Bi-Tronik 5 is a Plug-and Play solution, while the software remap appeals to drivers who require a customized solution. Stage 2 uses G-POWER’s Bi-Tronik 5 V2 or Bi-Tronik 2 V2 software remap. But befor
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Carlex design has presented their new upgrade program for the one of the coolest cars from the 60s and 70s era, the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback. If you are familiar with their work you already know that Carlex is being famous for making really unique interiors out of the best materials. The same goes for this project where the whole interior is a mixture of modern and classic designs, characteristic of this timeless vehicle and features ideally balanced combination of chrome, carbon fiber and Nubuck leather. Carlex preserved the original parts like the three-spoke steering wheel, window wind
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Ford is in the final stages of developing the brand new Mustang GT500, and according to website Horsepower Kings, the muscle could pack at least 740 hp. That’s a significant increase over the previous-gen GT500’s 662 hp (pictured), a 33 more than Dodge’s Hellcat models, almost 100 hp more than the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and 214 hp more than the GT350R. The same source says that the next-generation GT500 may adopt a brand new 5.0-liter V8 engine instead of the current naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V8. The new unit is expected to be equipped with a pair of turbochargers and direct fuel-injection
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The current seventh generation VW Golf was introduced in 2012, so now it comes time for a mid-cycle facelift. The guys over at AutoBlog.nl managed to get these five photographs, which allegedly showing the incoming facelift for the hatchback, estate and the GTI version. The leaked pictures are showing that the front fascia incorporates much more aggressive air intakes, while the headlights are clearly different and now have two curved LED strips instead of one continuous line. According to the previous announcements, the 2017 VW Golf will have a slightly different front and rear bumpers, a tr
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The best from 2016 Pebble Beach Auctions: This 1972 Nissan Skyline GT-R ‘Hakosuka’ is the coolest Japanese car you’ve never seen The fantastic “Hakosuka” GT-R was sold at this year’s Pebble Beach at the cool price of $187,000. The basic Skyline series was originally produced by a Japanese Company, Prince Motor in 1955, but it went to Nissan after the companies merged in 1966. The first Generation GT-Rs, known by the internal Nissan designation PGC10, were introduced in October 1968 at the Tokyo Motor Show, and by the time it retired in 1972, the Hakosuka was one of the most dominant competit
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German tuner GeigerCars has prepared a new body kit and power boost for the Dodge Viper ACR Thanks to its giant 8.4-liter naturally-aspirated V10 that delivers 645 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque, the Viper ACR is one of the fastest cars in the world. But the guys at the GeigerCars was able to extract an extra 120 hp (765 hp/563 kW) with simple tuning. Peak torque has jumped by 33 lb-ft up to 678 lb-ft. The aforementioned engine received better hydraulic lifters, 2.215-inch diameter intake valves, double valve springs, a high-lift camshaft, pushrods, high-flow cats, a new exhaust and ECU remapping
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The future Alfa Romeo Alfetta (project Typo 961) is certainly one of the most anticipated models of the Italian brand that should arrive by 2020. We do not know exactly when this new model will arrive on the market, but certainly this vehicle in the coming years will enrich the Alfa range, since the Alfetta is one of the projects that was officially confirmed by Sergio Marchionne the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In the past months, many have tried to imagine the appearance of this car, and one of them is German enthusiast and talented designer Thorsten Krisch who created this stunning ren
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You can own this rarer than rare 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Now being auctioned at eBay with a price tag of $21,995, this 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra is actually a pre-production car that “is not supposed to exist”, according to seller. This particular car is number 3,629 of just 4,005 vehicles and it was the first Mustang Cobra to receive the 4.6-liter DOHC V8 engine. It was used as both a test bed and a show car for the now-famous powertrain, and it’s among the very few known to exist outside of Ford’s reach. The car was scheduled to be destroyed, but was saved by one of those Motown back
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For this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise event, Dodge has created a special editions of Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona models. Both cars features not only an exciting new colors, but also a serious performance upgrades, borrowed from the halo Hellcat and Scat Pack models. The new 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A model builds on the legacy left by the original variant, which was initially built for the Sports Car Club of America’s (SCCA) Trans Am racing series in 1970. With only 2,399 ever built, the T/A is one of the most wanted muscle cars of all time. The new model starts as a 375-horsepower, 5.7
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According to latest rumors Ford is expected to launch an extreme version of its already insane hot hatchback next spring. New details are starting to emerge about the recently-spied Ford Focus RS500, and according to sources close to Ford cited by Autocar, the limited-run RS500 is under development in Germany by Blue Oval company. The model is going to be one of 12 high-performance models due before 2020. Autocar suggests that Ford will give the new RS500 a similar performance boost as the previous RS500. The original Focus RS500 had its engine’s power bumped by 15% to a 345 hp, so if Ford ap
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The hottest hatches on the streets finally faced each other on the drag strip. Comparison: Ford Focus RS Price: €32,155 (£29,995) The new Ford Focus RS has been one of the fastest hot hatches on sale in recent history. With it’s 350 hp, six-speed manual and AWD system, it’s able to lay down a 4.6 second zero-to-sixty, and top out at 165 mph. Volkswagen Golf R Price: €35,661 (£30,820) The Volkswagen Golf R pushes out 292 hp from its 2.0-liter, turbo four-cylinder engine. Power is transmitted through a standard six-speed manual transmission, while sprints from standstill to 60 mph in 5.3 sec
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Japanese widebody specialist Liberty Walk has develop crazy-wide kit for Audi A5. Described as “aggressively styled”, the kit consists of front and side splitters, a massive rear diffuser, enormous wheel arch extensions, ducktail spoiler, and a new custom exhaust system as well as Falken semi-slick rubber, which are a hallmark of Liberty Walk’s designs. Customers who want an additional extra to control the stance can order AiREXX digitally-controlled air suspension setup. All components are available separately, but also can be ordered as a complete kit. The kit can be applied to any A5 o
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You can buy this 2016 Ford Mustang HPE800 created by Hennessey to celebrate its 25th anniversary. This particular vehicle is one of only 25 examples being built and features some special anniversary badging on the exterior. It also comes with a 25th anniversary certificate of authenticity from Hennessey Performance. Under the hood is Ford’s 5.0-liter V8 engine tuned to deliver 804 horsepower and 648 lb-ft torque. The most significant upgrade is a 2.9-liter supercharger, but to achieve those power figures the 5.0-liter V8 unit also received a carbon fiber high-flow air induction system, an up
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You don’t see every day a second-generation Volkswagen Golf beat an Audi R8 V10 Plus in the quarter mile. If that happens, the fun is guaranteed because this insane Golf not only leaves behind the aforementioned R8 V10 Plus, but also blew away a Ford Focus ST, Mercedes-Ben ML63 AMG, an Audi TT, and a Dodge Challenger SRT. Dubbed the Tobi Golf 2 4Motion GT35, this hatchback is tuned by Druckwerk and under the hood instead of the original four-cylinder now features a turbocharged 2.9-liter VR6 engine. It sends all of its 600 hp through through a 4Motion all-wheel drive setup. Watch the video b
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Chevrolet has finally revealed all details for both the Camaro ZL1, and the track-bred 1LE. 2017 ZL1 is the most powerful production Camaro ever and comes with equipped with supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V-8 engine that delivers 650-horsepower (485 kW). It sprints to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, return to a halt in 107 feet (32 meters) and will pass the quarter-mile pole at 127 mph after 11.4 seconds. Customers can choose between a new 10-speed automatic and a six-speed manual gearbox. The new ZL1 is also 220 pounds lighter than the previous version. Customers who want more performance equipment can o
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The Texan tuning company Hennessey Performance released the first photo of its 500 hp 2016 Ford Focus RS The tuner on its Instagram account published the first photo of its 500 hp Focus RS to let us know that this beast very soon will hit the streets. For now the company didn’t reveal much details, but according to their website the upgrade parts will include: air induction systems, stainless steel downpipes and exhaust upgrades, intercooler systems, new wheels and tires, turbo system upgrades as well as engine management tuning. View the full article
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Even though the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with its 707 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque is one of the most powerful production muscle car of today, Hennessey Performance offers a selection of tuning packages for the car. Such a tuning kit is the brutal HPE1000 package, which consist of ball-bearing turbochargers with billet aluminum compressor wheels, a high-flow air-to-water intercooler, upgraded fuel system, stainless steel headers and dual turbo wastegates, among others. Hennessey’s official figures for its Challenger SRT Hellcat outfitted with the HPE1000 kit are 1,060 hp and 987 lb-ft of to
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Now you can further boost the performance of your Focus RS with an official power upgrade package from Mountune. Jointly developed between Ford Performance and Mountune, the upgrade kit lifts up the power of the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine by additional 25 horsepower, bringing the total output up to 370 hp, while peak torque has jumped by 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) to 510 Nm using overboost. To achieve these figures, Mountune has outfitted the car with upgraded air re-circulation valve, a high-performance air filter, alloy crossover duct with high-performance silicone hoses and revised software tuning f
