Sports Cars

Posted on 05.21.2013 09:00 by Kirby Garlitos Filed under: Ferrari | coupe | Frankfurt Auto Show | sports cars | special editions | future cars | Ferrari 458 | 2013 | Cars | Car Reviews | Ferrari When Ferrari launches a new-generation sports car on the market, everyone is well aware that they should expect at least three versions: a coupe, a spyder, and a Scuderia. We’ve already had our fill of the Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe and Spyder, but this new rendering of a Scuderia model got us thinking. What should we expect from Ferrari’s most fiery version of this aging model?If this rendering from Milanno ArtWorks is any indication as to the design of the Scuderia, then we can expect a much more aggressive design illustrated by the sharp edges of the bumper followed by the sharp edge design of the front lights. Since the Scuderia name is synonymous with weight reduction, expect a weight loss similar to that of the 430 Scuderia, which lost about 220 pounds compared to the standard model. This will be done with a mostly aluminum body, since Ferrari has already made it clear that it would stick to this material rather than using carbon fiber, like the competition.Power for the newest Scuderia monster may come from a turbocharged V-8 that will push out anywhere from 590 to 700 horsepower. At one point, Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo said that a 458 Scuderia would not be produced because the 458 Italia was just so advanced, so if rumors are circulating that a Scuderia will follow, then we expect to see a power output that will blow our minds. The only problem is, we won’t see it until at least the end of 2013.Update 5/21/2013: According to Car and Driver, the long-awaited 458 Scuderia could finally show its face in Frankfurt, rounding out the 458 family. Sources also told Car and Driver that the 458 Scuderia could be inspired by the 458 Challenge race cars, which run around the track with smaller waist lines than the standard 458 Italia.As far as power goes, the direct-injected V-8 that will power the 458 Scuderia is expected to reach an output of about 600 horsepower, significantly more than the 562-horsepower output of the standard model. Tweaks to the engine, including recalibrated ECUs could be partly responsible for the performance spike. (Car and Driver)Click past the jump to read about the Ferrari 458 Italia gallery: 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari 458 Scuderia originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 09:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.21.2013 08:00 by Kirby Garlitos Filed under: Nissan | coupe | Supercars / Exotic cars | Nissan GT-R | special editions | France | Cars | Car Reviews | Nissan "Gentleman Edition" might be a weird name to call a special-edition model, let alone one with the unbridled fury of a 2014 Nissan GT-R, but that’s what Nissan is calling it.The GT-R Gentleman Edition.Odd name choice notwithstanding, the GT-R Gentleman Edition is very limited, as only 10 of these babies will be made. No more. No less.It’ll only be sold in France, which is a bummer, but for those lucky enough to get one, you get the treat of a limited run GT-R that that’s slotted just above the Black Edition, of which its equipment is based on.As for the car itself, the GT-R Gentleman Edition only comes in an equally limited Grey Squale finish to go with an amber red leather interior. The latter, in particular, also boasts of hand-sewn seats, as well as more leather coverings on the gear shifter knob, lever gaiter, handbrake, door panels, and table passenger-side edge.More than just a fancily dressed GT-R, the Gentleman Edition also comes with some special add-ons, including: a special bag, glasses case and covering pockets that are stitched in leather.Finally, specific identification titanium can be found on the front fender while a numbered customizable titanium placard is displayed on the dashboard just to show everyone that this car is only 1 of the 10 Gentleman Edition GT-R models Nissan is building.Click past the jump to read more about the Nissan GT-R Nissan GT-R Gentleman Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 08:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.21.2013 06:20 by Sulthoni , Serafim Filed under: Honda | roadster | cruisers | Honda Shadow | 2013 | Motorcycles | Motorcycle Reviews | Honda It is said that “classic never gets old” and this quote is absolutely true when it comes to motorcycles. Thereby, Honda is looking many times back to the past when it starts to design a new motorcycle and the end result is almost every time a small work of art.The same thing is true for the Honda Shadow Aero, which is a classic cruiser that offers a perfect combination between the old school style and the modern design trends. The most notable design cues are the spoked wheels, full fenders and the long, chromed mufflers. We also like the “lean back” handlebars and the shiny case of the headlight.When it comes to power, the Honda Shadow Aero is equipped with a 745cc V-twin, 52 degrees V-twin engine specially tuned for low-revving torque. The engine’s power is kept in leash by a wide-ratio five-speed transmission that is perfectly suited for both low and high speeds.Hit the jump for more information on the Honda Shadow Aero. Honda Shadow Aero originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 06:20 EST. read more

OK-Chiptuning Manta, Manta Porsche 911 Turbo A wild tuning package here guys OK-Chiptuning for Porsche 996 generation 911 Turbo. The exterior paint scheme was inspired by the 1991 German action comedy Manta, Manta, where the protagonist of the film led a coupe Opel Manta. The colors you see here were placed on the original painting by wrapping foil, and also installed tuners TechArt logos pink rims with Opel. This makes us wonder why even both with the logos when it’s obviously a Porsche 911 Turbo. Anyway, the German firm got serious when it came time to tune the engine. A reprogrammed ECU allows the turbocharged engine to produce 641 horsepower, along with 750 Nm of torque. Additional modifications include Sachs performance clutch, new sports exhaust system, KW coilover kit supsension, new Racaro racing seats in the front, and a leather steering wheel three colors to match the car wrap. A final touch you may not notice is the rear spoiler on the 996 TechArt Porsche 911 Turbo, and the rest of the body remained values??.

Gemballa Customizes The McLaren 12C Spider If there is a car you dream of having the McLaren 12C Spider is probably top of the list. Factor in the Gemballa tuning and true beauty comes With The subtle changes That Have Been Made THROUGHOUT the sport. The new aerodyna mic kit includes a front bumper spoiler, side skirts and a new rear diffuser acerca € 19.980 or 25.800 USD excluding taxes. For an additional € 7.980 or $ 10.300 and customers Can Have 20 installation 21 inch alloy wheels wrapped in high performance eats tires. Gemballa McLaren 12C Spider tuned Customizations end consist of a new leather covered seats, steering wheel, dashboard and center console for the customer to choose which colored suits them.

Audi R8 vs Nissan GTR for The Battle of the Supercars In the style stakes, the Audi R8 is a classic supercar with a hefty price tag, but when it comes to performance that does what it says on the tin, and drives wonderfully at high speeds on the track. If you are looking to buy a new coupe model starts at £ 91.575 with the convertible Spyder model tipping the scales at over £ 100,000. Definitely worth a visit to www.carshop.co.uk for comparisons of prices used car models, security checks and insurance tips for such a prestigious investment, in some cases, a high performance supercar can cost as much as a small property. With a transmission speed dual-clutch seven, the R8 has the smooth ride and great traction on the road along with a stylish interior. A two-seater model with leather interior finest Nappa, no expense has been spared on the upholstery and the car features the integration of satellite navigation, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. For the budget conscious buyer supercar Nissan GT-R is the obvious choice. Although the GT-R still does not come with a mini price this model comes in considerably cheaper than the Audi R8 with prices starting at £ 74.480. With this in mind, we are getting a lower quality product? Apart from the price of the GT-R has tremendous speed and acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in under three seconds and a top speed of 195 mph. With alloy wheels 20 inches and a powerful 3.8-liter engine, the GT-R is as agile as their lighter counterparts with this model with a weight of 1.7 tons. With fine quality upholstery leather, climate control and multi-function meter readings provided your driving style. Perhaps the greatest advantage of buying a Nissan GT-R is the purchase of a high-performance sports car, designed for a family in mind. With four comfortable seats and a trunk capable of holding the luggage on vacation or the weekly shopping, this super car is strong competition for the Audi R8.

Posted on 05.21.2013 01:58 by Sulthoni , Serafim Filed under: Honda | roadster | cruisers | Honda Shadow | 2013 | Motorcycles | Motorcycle Reviews | Honda With its big dimensions, the muscular design and the classic cruiser attitude, the 2013 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 demands instant respect every time it passes down the street.As far as ergonomics are concerned the motorcycle was carefully designed to reward its rider with a relaxed riding position. Therefore, once on board, you are greeted by a pretty sporty handlebar, a tank-mounted gauge and a low 25.7-inch seat height.The bike is built around a 745cc, liquid-cooled, 52-degree, V-twin, engine with PGM-FI induction. The engine’s power is sent to the rear wheel through a wide-ratio, five-speed transmission.The ride quality is kept under control by a 41.0mm front fork (4.5-inch travel) and rear dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability (3.5-inch travel).The Honda Shadow Spirit comes with a price tag of $8,240. Hit the jump for more information on the Honda Shadow Spirit 750. Honda Shadow Spirit 750 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 01:58 EST. read more

Land Rover has been on a watchful eye as the brand figures out what to do with its ancient, but thoroughly tried, tested, and true, Defender SUV that is essentially a modernized version of the first Land Rover ever, the Series I. Considering the Defender’s grandiose and historic achievement as being one of the ultimate go-anywhere SUVs from the factory, this needs little explanation. That said, Land Rover has also been careful with how to proceed with the Defender replacement. In a developing report from AutoCarUK word is that Land Rover has decided to completely scrap the idea of a basic, super-rugged off-roader. AutoCarUK apparently heard from Land Rover’s global brand director, John Edwards, who confirmed that the new Defender won’t reach the projected production launch date of 2015. Though the current Defender will still be axed due to the “impossibility of meeting future legislation.” Rumors pointed at the use of Jaguar-Land Rover’s new PLA modular architecture. Though now, instead of offering a basic off-roader as the Defender successor, Land Rover is just planning a “premium Defender” replacement, which will ride alongside the future and expanded Discovery line. Additionally, AutoCarUK learned that the reason why Land Rover has decided to reportedly axe the future concept of a basic Defender successor is due to the fact that Jaguar-Land Rover’s current parent, India-based Tata Motors, is being more conscientious about their future health as an automaker. - By: Chris Chin Source: AutoCarUK

BMW and Toyota have been known to be collaborating on a new midsized sports car, which has much of the general enthusiast crowd pondering about, mostly with hopes of a potential Supra successor. To follow up on the development, MotorTrend reports on some new information surrounding the project. “Toyota is strong in environment-friendly hybrids and fuel cells… I believe BMW’s strength is developing sports cars,” said Toyota’s head honcho, Akio Toyoda, told MotorTrend earlier this year. “I get so excited thinking about the cars that will result from this relationship.” But more so, MotorTrend was apparently able to get the scoop on how everything played out in the past and how BMW and Toyota ended up together to be working on such a project. “When BMW announced in December 2011 that it would supply a new clean diesel engine to Toyota, the jointly developed sports car project had already begun,” an insider told the outlet. Additionally, word is that Tetsuya Tada, the chief engineer for the GT-86 and Scion FR-S, will be spearheading the project—which sounds like an amazing start already, considering what he was able to accomplish with the GT-86. “I am hoping for a synergy effect with BMW that will result in a product that none of us could have imagined; something more than anyone expects. I would like that to be something like a sports car,” Tada told MotorTrend. “I would even go so far as to say that for the collaboration to work we have to bring a product which exceeds all these expectations.” MotorTrend speculates that the future midsized coupe will utilize either a BMW or Toyota inline-four, instead of the GT-86’s boxer-four and details have pointed to the GT-86 platform as the starting point, while BMW uses their magic on the chassis. There’s a small chance also that BMW will use their own platform, but this is unlikely. All options are being considered, from natural aspiration, to super- and turbocharging, with even a hybrid-setup being possible. As of now, Toyota is reportedly working on an all-wheel drive hybrid GT-86 with electric motors powering the front wheels, which may find its way into the BMW-Toyota sports car, according to MT. No time frame has been given, though we could at least see a concept at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. - By: Chris Chin Source: MotorTrend

BMW recently announced some new updates to the F10 5-Series as it enters the 2014 year. In addition to some exterior visual tweaks equating to a midlife refresh, the 2014 BMW 5-Series also receives a new diesel engine and some modified pricing. The 2014 BMW 5-Series starts with the 2.0L TwinPower four-banger powered 528i sedan with rear wheel drive priced at $50,425 with the top-range 550i xDrive Gran Turismo demanding $71,125. There of course exists the usual range of BMW’s wondrous turbocharged inline-six along with their sexy V8 an ActiveHybrid choices. The ActiveHybrid 5 and gasoline inline-sixes carry over mainly unchanged, though the 550i’s TwinPower 4.4L V8 gets a nice power bump to 445hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, up from 400hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. But for the first time in the current F10’s history in the United States—and since the first ever BMW 5-Series, the E28 524td from the 1980s—the US-bound 5-Series will get BMW’s 3.0L Advanced Diesel inline-six that we’ve all been drooling over. Starting at $57,525 with rear-wheel drive, the 535d sedan churns out 255hp and a whopping 413 lb-ft of torque. For full details, check out the press release after the jump. The New BMW 5 Series Sedan and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Updated styling, a new BMW Advanced Diesel engine, Standard Navigation and BMW Apps increase the appeal of the BMW 5 Series family. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 18th 2013, 6:00pm Eastern Time . . . Athletic ability, efficiency, compulsive allure, and innovations designed to enhance the driving experience: the BMW 5 Series has always contained the signature ingredients of a best-selling BMW model. Consistently rising sales figures have fortified its position as a global leader in its class. Now, for the 2014 model year, another new chapter in this success story is poised to begin. Precise modifications to the design, the addition of a new inline-6 BMW Advanced Diesel engine for the Sedan, and even more of available equipment all raise the appeal of the BMW 5 Series family a notch higher. The enhanced, 2014 BMW 5 Series Sedan and 5 Series Gran Turismo will go on sale at Authorized BMW Centers in the US in August, 2013. MSRP for the 5 Series Sedan and 5 Series Gran Turismo: 528i Sedan – $50,425 528i xDrive Sedan – $52,725 535i Sedan – $56,025 535i xDrive Sedan – $58,325 535d Sedan – $57,525 535d xDrive Sedan – $59,825 550i Sedan – $64,825 550i xDrive Sedan – $67,125 535i Gran Turismo – $60,925 535i xDrive Gran Turismo – $63,225 550i Gran Turismo – $68,825 550i xDrive Gran Turismo – $71,125 ActiveHybrid 5 – $62,325 All prices include $925 Destination and Handling Design: Developing the Five’s signature sporty character. Fresh contour lines for the surround of the BMW kidney grille and redesigned lower air intakes reinforce the sporty appearance of the 2014 BMW 5 Series Sedan. The accentuated width of the rear end is underlined by an extra crease in the apron, as well as slim, sharply contoured and therefore more striking rear lights. The 2014 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo receives a modified front apron exuding presence and solidity. Its redesigned rear end creates a longer and lower visual impression. A three-dimensional surface design for the area around the license plate holder and a chrome strip in the rear apron add further depth to its dynamic character. Xenon Adaptive headlights are fitted as standard on all 5 Series models, while Adaptive LED Headlights join the options list for 2014. Elsewhere, the side indicator lights are now integrated into the exterior mirrors. Also new in the BMW 5 Series are the Luxury Line and Modern Line, in addition to the popular M Sport choice, each containing select design and equipment features. Functionality and desirability at new levels. New details lend further refinement to the premium impression of the new BMW 5 Series’ interior and a new layer of functionality. The Central Display of