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German engine tuner O.CT Tuning has unveiled a new upgrade kit for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Mk VII. In stock form, the Golf’s R Mk VII 2.0-Liter Four-Cylinder engine is rated at 292 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque (280lb-ft). The O.CT Tuning now gives owners the chance to boost output to 450 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque thanks to Stage 4 upgrade kit. It consist of remapped ECU, modified intercooler, new oil cooler, modified turbo, new air box and manifold and pipes as well as a stainless steel exhaust system. Other goodies include a stronger clutch set for the DSG gearbox, a torque limit
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As was announced in May, the Czech carmaker has introduced a new high-tech, three-cylinder turbo petrol engine for its bestseller. Another novelty is Dynamic Chassis Control, which will be available for the versions with 110 kW (150 PS) and more. The three-cylinder petrol engine from the TSI family replaces the current 1.2-liter, four-cylinder unit. It has a displacement of 999 cm3 and produces 85 kW (115 PS) and provides 200 Nm of torque between 2,000 and 3,500 rpm. In combination with a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox with two clutches, the TSI accelerates the Octavia hatchback from 0 to
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Tuning house Prior Design, which is better known for its work on German-built cars decided to add a widebody kit to the Challenger Hellcat. Called PD900HC, the package consists of a front add-on spoiler, massive rear diffuser and side skirts add-on spoiler. There’s also a rear trunk spoiler, while the front and rear widenings give the car a more dangerous look. It rides on custom PD3 Forged wheels. Besides the cosmetic add-ons, under the hood the Hellcat also gets a boost of almost 200 extra HP, from 707 to 900 HP, but unfortunately, the company didn’t reveal any performance figures. The
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PD900HC Front Bumper incl. Front Add-On Lip Spoiler PD900HC Cupwings PD900HC Front Widenings PD900HC Rear Widenings PD900HC Diffusor PD900HC Rear Trunk Spoiler PD900HC Rear Under Diffusor Add-On Spoiler View the full article
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New Camaro “Bumblebee” in the Transformers 5 A brief news concerning the fifth sequel Transformers SF franchise titled Transformers: The Last Knight, which is expected in theaters on June 23, 2017 (directed by Michael Bay). This is a photo of the modified Chevrolet Camaro in yellow and with an additional spoiler compared to the factory item, which in the aforementioned movie “acting” “Bumblebee”. View the full article
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Rally driver Mark Higgins laps the 37.73-mile course in 17min 49.75sec in his Subaru, equating to an average speed of 126.971mph View the full article
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A new rumor from Motor magazine says that Ford Performance could make a hardcore Focus RS and call it the RS500. According to the aforementioned magazine, the Ford insiders have confirmed that the company is considering an even extreme Focus RS that could possibly wear the RS500 badge. Given that, the RS’s 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine is already operating close to its maximum, the RS500 would likely benefit from the weight saving (is expected the hardcore version to lose 100 kg (220 lbs)) and a new front bumper that would allow Ford engineers to add cooling capacity to accommodate add
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Subaru Tecnica International (STI) wins SP3T Class (class for turbo-charged cars with an engine of 2.0 liters or less) in the 2016 Nürburgring 24-Hour Race, held in Germany from May 26 to 29. Carlo van Dam (Netherlands), Marcel Lasée (Germany), Tim Schrick (Germany) and Hideki Yamauchi (Japan) drove the All-Wheel Drive Subaru WRX STI NBR Challenge 2016, a race car based on the mass production WRX STI. After the team started in second place, following qualifying, the heavy rain has transformed the ‘green hell’ into a waterslide and several drivers crashed out. The problems also had and the WRX
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You can own this ultimate, a one of a kind 2010 Camry with a Toyota NASCAR engine, which was built by RK Motors for SEMA 2010. The car debuted at the 2010 SEMA show, and was on display at the LA Auto Show 2010 and NAIAS in Detroit 2011. According to RK Motors the entire car was built entirely from scratch and fabricated entirely in steel by RK Motors’ expert metalsmiths. Using the exterior shell from a custom 2010 Camry two-door coupe as a base, the engineers installed several racecar features such as Toyota grille, carbon fiber brake ducts with fog lights, TRD emblems and custom NASCAR-inspi
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Volvo has prepared a new marketing campaign for the brand new Volvo V90 premium estate model, in which the main role is played by the Swedish football superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Called Prologue, the video is 3 minutes 20 seconds long, and it tells Zlatan’s story, looking back at his rise from humble beginnings in one of Sweden’s toughest neighbourhoods in Malmö to his successful career as a professional football player. That’s similar to how Volvo envision their own models, without imitation of what others work, says Anders Gustafsson, Senior Vice President Volvo Cars Group for Europe, Mid
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HSV will launch three limited edition models, marking the end of the road for the iconic naturally-aspirated LS3 V8 unit. Due to stricter Euro 5 emissions regulations that will take effect in November, HSV will send-off the naturally-aspirated LS3 V8 with three special edition models. All three HSV models will be powered by the familiar 456 HP/340kW V8 engine under their bonnet. The first, named SV Black will be based on the current Maloo R8 and supercharged ClubSport R8, and will begin production from June. It will feature unique SV Black elements, such as distinctive black badging, black do
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Subaru has finally unveiled the STI version of the Levorg wagon, which does not offer more power, but only a few STI parts combined with a few styling and handling upgrades. Maybe that’s not what we expected, but overall it does not look bad at all. Starting with the exterior, the wagon features STI badging on the front and rear of the car, a new front bumper and grille, chrome exhaust tips, LED fog lamps and dark grey multi-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels. The interior has been revised and now features STI Sport-specific Bordeaux and Black leather seats with STI logos embroidered in the headrests
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Renault has unveiled its new hardcore Clio concept to celebrate both Renault Sport’s 40th anniversary and return to Formula 1. The special Clio RS 16 concept is a Renault Sport’s fastest model so far and uses the powertrain out of a Megane RS 275 Trophy R. Based on a Clio R.S, the new Renault Clio RS 16 concept was revealed on the streets of Monaco’s famous Grand Prix circuit driven by Renault Sport Formula One Team’s Kevin Magnussen. According to Renault the development of the Clio R.S. 16 took just five months, thanks to new working procedures involving teams from the worlds of motorsport a
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Nissan has unveiled their most potent version of the 2017 GT-R at the famous Nürburgring. This is also the place where the GT-R NISMO was tested, tuned and developed. Like the standard GT-R, the NISMO version incorporates aggressive new fascia highlighted by Nissan’s familial “V-motion” shape a new and more aggressive bumper. Unlike the regular GT-R, the NISMO’s front bumpers are made out of carbon fiber, along with the massive rear wing and a jutting front spoiler. There’s also a new significantly reinforced hood that avoids deformation at extremely high speeds, allowing the car to keep aero
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Subaru has announced a comprehensive upgrades for the 2017 BRZ including more aggressive styling, better performance, and more features. Subaru’s BRZ, which is known for its ultra-low center of gravity in terms of performance boasts updated coil springs and dampers, a larger rear stabilizer bar and reinforcements to the chassis to increase rigidity. Engineers also raised the stability control system thresholds to further improve handling. According to Subaru the resultant improvement is dramatic enough, so that company changed the name of “Sport” mode to “Track” mode. The 2017 BRZ will be o
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According to Mazda Design Director Kevin Rice, a production version of the gorgeous two-door, two-seat, rotary-powered RX Vision could still happen Speaking to Top Gear at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este – where the concept was displayed, Rice hinted that the RX-Vision concept would head to production if people are willing to buy it. He confirmed that the RX-Vision’s hood was designed specifically to accommodate one type of engine – rotary. “Nobody else would have developed the rotary engine,” says Kevin. “We thought we could get something good out of it, which we did, but we never stopp
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German tuner, G-Power has unveiled their new Typhoon wide body kit for the 2016 BMW X6 M. The body kit includes a new front bumper with larger air intakes, a ventilated carbon fiber hood, muscular wheel arches, and aerodynamic side skirts. Carbon fiber rear diffuser and a pair of twin 102 mm titanium sport exhaust system are also included in the package. The model also boasts a 23-inch Hurricane RR forged alloy wheels wrapped in 315/25ZR23 rubber and coilover suspension. Under the hood, the 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine produces 750 hp and 980 Nm (723 ft-lb), enough power to help
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The first prototype Chevrolet Camaro was born fifty years ago, and the Historic Vehicle Association in Gaithersburg is commemorating this golden anniversary with a display of the pilot prototype. The first Chevrolet Camaro No. 100001 was actually a pilot production assembled on May 21, 1966 at the General Motors Assembly Plant, located in Norwood, Ohio. Although the car was first produced in 1966, it came out in the fall and was considered a ’67 model. General Motors developed it in just 36 months, and was originally going to be named the Panther. Chevrolet invested over $100,000 in Panther b
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Subaru Australia has revealed full details and pricing of its all-wheel drive STI-tuned Forester tS, ahead of its official appearance in dealerships next month. Based on the XT Premium, the ultimate version of Subaru’s sporty SUV will cost $54,990 (plus on-road costs) and comes with $12,000 worth of extra content for a price increase of only $7,000. It will be offered in just 300 units exclusively aimed for the Australian market. All of them features a number of STI goodies, including a unique black front grille with STI badge and Cherry Red stripe, Crystal Black Silica mirror caps and roof s
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French website The Automobilist has released a set of photos of what appears to be the most powerful Clio RS ever created. The pictures suggest the hardcore RS has received a more aggressive body kit as well as upgraded 1.6-liter turbo engine compared to the regular version. Noticeable changes include a new front fascia with bigger air dams, new side skirts and a more muscular wheel arches. There’s also a large rear wing and ventilated front fenders to cool the brakes. The technical details are yet not revealed, but According to The Automobilist, the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engi
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BMW has built a gorgeous car for this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the 2002 Hommage concept, which pays tribute to one of the most significant models in its history. Created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 02 Series, the 2002 Hommage concept employs an aggressive “shark nose” front fascia with a unique twin kidney grille and a large carbon fiber spoilers at the front and rear. The concept also has two single headlights bordered by reflectors that provide the striking front end, as the BMW 2002. The rear-end also features some elements of the 2002 turbo such as the rectang
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Honda Australia has unveiled a sporty “Black Pack” option for the brand new 2016 Civic. To celebrate the launch of the tenth-generation Civic in Australia, the “Black Pack” edition will be available on all five trims of the all-new Civic sedan range, including the 1.8-liter VTi and VTi-S and the 1.5-liter turbocharged VTi-L, RS and VTi-LX variants. As the name implies, the genuine Honda accessory adds a number of black accents, including a sports grille, side skirts, front under spoiler, mirror covers, ducktail spoiler and 17-inch alloy wheels. Honda will charge buyers an additional cost
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British car dealer Clive Sutton has prepared high-performance tuning packages for the Ford Mustang. The program features a suite of packages that transforms the standard model into a true muscle car. The most powerful package, the CS700 delivers a massive increase in the peak power by 55% from 416 hp to 645 hp, and applies to the standard Mustang V8. This has been achieved thanks to the Whipple supercharger, a new quad-tailpipe active exhaust system and an upgraded intercooler. The power output can be raised by additional 55 hp to 700 hp with the addition of a bigger injectors, a larger throt
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Volvo has unveiled two new concept cars that may preview the upcoming XC40 and S40 models. The two new concepts indicates for the first time how Volvo plans to expand into the global market for premium small cars with a range of vehicles. The concepts combine bold exterior and interior design, and will be the first to ride on Volvo’s new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), which has been specially created for smaller cars. The aforementioned platform is smaller than the SPA platform, but according to the company will also accommodate a new T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid drivetrain, which will
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16-time NHRA champion John Force and Chevrolet at a press conference in Brownsburg, Indiana has unveiled the all-new 2016 Camaro SS Funny Car, which he’ll race for the first time this weekend at the NHRA Kansas Nationals, in Topeka, Kan. The new Funny Car body is the first based on the sixth-generation Camaro SS, and John Force will be the first driver on his team to drive the new body, while his teammates Courtney Force and Robert Hight make the switch later this season. The new body has been extensively optimized in the wind tunnel to help give it significantly improved downforce and stabil
