Facelifted Twingo Gordini R.S & Twingo R.S from Renault

Twingo Gordini R.S

€18,100

Twingo Gordini R.S. features a gleaming Malte Blue lacquered metallic finish, plus two white racing stripes, in keeping with tradition. The front and rear bumpers are enhanced by gloss black details, while the foglamp surrounds, exterior mirror housings and lip spoiler are all picked out in a contrasting white finish. This exclusive exterior styling package is rounded off by a choice of either blue or black diamond-effect 17-inch aluminium alloy wheels.

To ensure that it befits Gordini's glorious motor sport heritage, the latest addition to the Twingo range is based on the same performance/equipment package as the Renault Sport version- powered by a 1.6-litre 133hp petrol engine with a distinctive, specially-tuned engine pitch under acceleration and features a Sport chassis with 17-inch wheels.

Twingo R.S

€16,900

New Twingo R.S. made its world premiere at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The model, developed by RenaultSport features a “sporting interpretation of Renault’s new styling identity”.  The Twingo R.S. features a dynamic grille design with four lights and a front bumper incorporating an F1-style blade. The rear sees the addition of a tailgate-mounted spoiler, rear wheel arch extensions and a diffuser incorporated into the rear bumper.

Inside, the Twingo RS has the trademark Renault Sport yellow stitching on the steering wheel, seats and dashboard cowl and gloss black inserts in the dashboard,  radio console, rev-counter housing and lateral air vents . The top of the steering wheel, seat backs, dial surrounds and heater controls carry white detailing.
Powered by a  1.6 16V R.S. engine that peaks 133hp/98kW at 6,750rpm, and 160Nm of torque at 4,400rpm, New Twingo R.S. boasts low CO2 emissions (150g/km, a saving of 3.2 percent compared to the former version) and fuel consumption (6.5 litres/100km, a saving of 3.0 percent).

The optional R.S. Monitor onboard telemetry system and the optional Cup chassis that lowered the ride height by 4mm with 280mm-diameter front discs and 240mm-diameter rear discs  can also be ordered as an option.

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BMW 2013 M6 Coupe and Convertible

BMW 2013 M6  Convertible

The new BMW M6 models are high-performance sports cars and will set new benchmarks in daily driving comfort, innovative features and fuel efficiency. The 3rd generation,  BMW M6 will be offered as a 4-seat Coupe and Convertible.
On the outside, the M6 sports a new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a rear diffuser housing four chromed tailpipes and a newly designed M kidney grille upfront, bearing the “M6” badge as a homage to the first generation M6.

Inspite of its larger exterior dimensions ,  the M6 Coupe weighs in 1,850 kg (4,078lbs) and the Convertible, 1,980kg (4,365 pounds) as the roof is made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the coupe, whereas glass-fibre composite material SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound) is used for the convertible  The doors and bonnet of both models are made from aluminium, and the front side panels from thermoplastic. Owing to these, the power-to-weight ratio of  the Coupe  is 7.3lb/hp  and 7.7lb/hp for the Convertible

Powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine with two twin-scroll turbochargers, it peaks  560 hp (412kW) between 5,750 and 7,000 rpm, and a torque of 680Nm (502lb-ft) between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm.  This S63Tü engine is mated to a standard 7-speed M-Double Clutch Transmission (M-DCT) and BMW's Active M Differential which optimizes power transfer between the rear wheels and as such runs 0-100km/h (62mph) in 4.2 seconds for the M6 Coupe and 4.2 seconds for the Convertible with their top speed limited to 155 mph (250 km/h), or 189mph (305km/h) with the extra M Driver's package.

Acciording to BMW, the new engine has the highest output ever generated by a BMW M car,  producing around 10% higher output than the V10 engine of its predecessors and torque is up by over 30%. At the same time, fuel consumption and CO2 are expected to be reduced by approximately 30%.

BMW 2013 M6 Coupe

It features a specially tuned suspension, an M-specific Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering with three settings and a more powerful braking system with 15.7 inches (400 mm) rotors and six piston calipers at the front and 15.6 inches (396 mm) at the rear.  The M6 models sports a 19 inch M specific light alloy wheels shod in 265/40 R19 "ultra-high performance" summer tires in the front and 295/35 R 19 tires at the rear. BMW will debut the lighter Carbon-Ceramic brakes (42.8 lb lighter than the standard brakes) on the 20-inch wheels,  offered as an option

The Convertible will be the first to arrive in US BMW Center showrooms in June 2012 and the Coupe will arrive at the same in the late Summer of 2012 as a 2013 model

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Scion FR-S drift car

Scion FR-S

The FR-S – which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport is the outcome of a major partnership between Scion Racing and GReddy, will feature in the 2012 Formula DRIFT array with maestro motorist Ken Gushi.

Inspired by a AE86 Toyota Corolla, a FR-S is written around a core thought of achieving “Pure Balance,” which starts with a vital operate of a world’s usually prosaic fighter engine in a front-engine, rear-wheel expostulate configuration. 

The FR-S's 2.0-liter, naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine is the result of a joint development between Toyota and Subaru. The partnership begins by combining Subaru's newly developed horizontally opposed engine and Toyota's cutting-edge D-4S injection system, which incorporates both direct and port injection.  The D-4S system, partnered with a high 12.5:1 compression ratio, results in an impressive 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. 

Scion FR-S rear view

The flat-four mates with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. The manual offers quick, precise shifts with a short-throw; while the automatic transmission features aggressive up shifts and sporty rev-matched down shifts that are initiated by steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.  Power is transferred to the pavement via a limited-slip differential.   

The FR-S's interior features a 2+2 seating configuration that is designed with both form and function in mind. The front seats are mounted extremely low and are comfortable yet assertive, while the rear seat folds down flat, creating flexible space. The large center-mounted tachometer is the focus of the three-gauge cluster, keeping the driver informed of the engine's vitals. Speed is monitored by both digital and analog gauges.

Specs: 
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• Dimensions:   166.7 in. *  69.9 in
• Height  : 51.2 in.
• Wheelbase : 101.2 in.
• Total displacement : 1,998 cc
• Type :Horizontally opposed four-cylinder, D-4S injection, DOHC
• Bore × stroke : 86 × 86 mm.
• Maximum output : 200hp @ 7,000 rpm
• Maximum torque  151 lb.-ft. @ 6,600 rpm
• Transmission   6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters
• Driveline : Rear-wheel drive
• Suspension: Front-MacPherson struts & Rear-Double wishbone
• Brakes : Ventilated Discs
• Tires :   215/45R17
• Fuel tank:   13.2 gallons

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2012 Lotus Exige S (One Minute Review)

2012 Lotus Exige S

Price: US$85,000 - $90,000

The 2012 Lotus Exige sports a Lotus Evora S-derived 3.5-liter supercharged V-6 engine producing 345 hp, and weighing in some 300 pounds (136 kg) more than its predecessor.
The Lotus Exige S can go from zero to 60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 3.8 seconds, and has a top speed of around 170 mph (274 km/h). The stateside version of the car is expected to have the same Dynamic Performance Management (DPM) system as the European model, which allows the driver to switch between three different driving modes: Touring, Sport, and off. Since the U.S. version is set to be track-only, it will also likely include a fourth optional Race Pack function which offers better traction out of corners and a launch control system.

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DC Design to bring out Avanti, India’s First Sports Car

Avanti from  DC Design

 “Every country which has written its name in the pantheon of automobile manufacturing has invariably distinguished itself with sports cars by its own nationals and I thought that India rightly needs to be in this exclusive club”, said Dilip Chhabria, former GM designer and founder of DC Design.

DC Design plans to manufacture 300 units of the Avanti in 2013-2014 and will use parts from various carmakers, especially in the powertrain and suspension departments. The prototype  is constructed around a lightweight but rigid spaceframe chassis.

It features unequal-length wishbones and coil over shock absorbers on both axles, 19-inch wheels with 255/35 front and 295/30 rear tires and 330 mm ventilated disc brakes with AP Racing calipers.
It is powered by a mid-mounted 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost engine sourced from Ford and tuned to deliver 265HP and 366Nm (270 lb-ft) of torque.

Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a Ford-sourced six-speed manual gearbox, while the Avanti will also be optionally available with a dual-clutch PowerShift transmission.

The Avanti will be priced at a reasonable Rs 30 lakh, or around US$56,000 at the current exchange rates. Later, a version of the machine will be offered with a Honda-sourced turbocharged V6 producing around 400 horsepower with superior pricing. The base Ford engine will reportedly be sufficient to hit 60 miles per hour in under seven seconds and the turbo V6 will surely be quicker.

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New Donkervoort D8 GTO

Donkervoort D8 GTO

The long-nosed roadster was developed in close collaboration with Audi Quattro GmbH, which provided a modified version of the 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five found under the hood of the RS3 and TT RS.
According to Donkervoort, the 2.5 TFSI has undergone a diet and lost 30 kg or 66 pounds over the standard Audi variant and a special race module switch on the dashboard allows the driver to increase the 2.5 TFSI's output from 340HP to 400 HP.

To accommodate the bigger engine, the GTO is a size larger than its predecessors, the GT Coupe and the D8 270RS roadster, measuring about 350mm (13.8-in.) longer and 150mm (5.9-in.) wider.
 The sports model is built on a tubular hybrid chassis made out of carbon fiber, aluminum and steel, and features a carbon composite body, which help keep the total weight down to around 700 kilos or about 1,550 pounds.

The GTO accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in just 3.0 seconds and can reach a top speed of 255km/h (159 mph).
Production of the new car will begin in 2012 with deliveries of a first batch of 25 limited edition models expected in the summer.

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