HB Coupe RR by Huet Brothers

HB Coupe RR

 This  one of kind model from Huet Brothers , the Coupe RR is being offered with three different motor options viz., HB Coupe RR Diesel , HB Coupe RR ,  HB Coupe RR M mated to a manual 6 speed gearbox or a seven speed double clutch transmission. HB Coupe RR Diesel  is also available with a 6 speed automatic.

After stripping the 1 Series Coupe down to it’s frame, the Coupe RR receives a full carbon monocoque body, brake and wheel upgrades to complete the exterior.

First up, the 1046 KG , HB Coupe RR Diesel  is powered by a 2L 4cyl Diesel engine that peaks 220 BHP and 400 NM and completes the 0-100 km/hr in 5.3 Seconds. Whereas the 1082 KG HB Coupe RR is powered by 3L - 6cyl peaking 306 BHP and 400 NM, runs the 0-100 km/hr  in 4 Seconds. Finally, the 1099 KG HB Coupe RR M is powered by 3L - 6cyl M giving out 330 BHP& 450 NM and completes the same in 3.8 Seconds

The Huet Brother are currently taking special orders and raising funds to complete their projects by promoting their custom designed Huet Brothers Watches.

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New Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati Convertible

Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati Convertible

The  GranTurismo inspired Maserati-flavored variant comes in convertible form featuring a canvas top that rolls back but keeps the roof rails intact

Powered by a 1.4-liter Turbo T-Jet 16v petrol engine that peaks 180-hp mated to an automated five-speed manual transmission fitted with steering wheel controls.
It also comes with an enhanced braking system with 305 mm Brembo discs, four-piston calipers , and a suspension with new shock absorbers.

The exterior  features a Pontevecchio Bordeaux color sourced directly from Maserati, which also provided the design for the 17-inch alloy wheels shod, and a new hexagonal tailpipes at the back. White, the interior is styled with a pair of sport seats upholstered entirely in sand beige Poltrona Frau leather, and the dashboard and gearbox surround feature a special matt-finish carbon lining.

It also sports a two-tone leather sports steering wheel, bespoke instrument panel gauges by Jaeger, aluminum pedals and a carbon fibre kick plate with "Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati" graphics.

Abarth said that production of the 695 Tributo Maserati will be restricted to 499 units at the 82nd Geneva International Auto Salon.

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BMW 6 Series CLR 600 GT by Lumma Design

BMW 6 Series CLR 600 GT

Lumma Design unveiled a new tuning kit for the BMW 6 Series Convertible, a package called “CLR 600 GT” which is scheduled to arrive at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

At the exterior, the CLR 600 GT sports a new pair of LED daytime running lights, new front and rear aprons, rocker panels and also a rear diffuser. Lumma Design offers a new set of 20-inch alloy wheels along with new trims and leather upholstery at the interior.

Under the hood is a revised version of the twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine which powers the BMW 650i and generates an output of 490 horsepower and 720 Nm of torque.

 Full specification list will be released at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Corvette by POGEA RACING for an an American Old timer

CORVETTE BY POGEA RACING

Price: Euro 225,000.

"This Corvette unites classic automobile design in balance with the latest in modern vehicle technology." exclaims Eduard Pogea, head of POGEA RACING GmbH, and continues

"Within the space of only one year we developed, produced and adapted current technology to fit in an American Old timer. Our objective was to marry contemporary driving characteristics, a terrifically powerful engine, dependable brakes and a refined vehicle interior with classic bodywork."

Powered by a 6.2-litre V8 engine based on a Corvette LS3 engine with extra components the car shows an increased performance of an impressive 485 HP / 357 kW at 4400 rpm and 585

Nm at 6200 rpm.  This engine is mated to a a manual 5-shift gearbox with ceramic clutch and a Dana 44 differential and runs through a 45-millimetre diameter Edelbrock exhaust manifolds coupled with a stainless steel exhaust system with only 2 silencers. The chassis consists of an in-house tube frame manufactured in cooperation with Foose Design in the USA.

Besides LS7 fuel injectors, aggressive camshafts and a direct, open intake with tip cone filter, and the exhaust flow, all was tuned to optimum level.  With these modifications, the completely tuned Classic runs  0 - 100 kms/h in a mere 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 288 kms/h.
It features a sports brake system taken from the Corvette LS5 with perforated, internally ventilated brake discs , sized 330 mm (front) and 300 mm (rear), actuated at the front by six-piston and at the rear by four-piston callipers. Its  3-part POGEA RACING wheels, 9.5Jx18 at the front and 12Jx19 on the rear axle, houses Bridgestone Potenza 265/40 R 18 and 305/30 R 19 tyres

Rear wheel-wells are widened  to 2.09 metres, about 37 centimetres increase,  by doubling the original mudguards, and are equipped with 4 LED rear light clusters and  the exterior is  painted  in the original Ferrari colours, Rosso and Bianco

Red and white also dominate the vehicle interior which is a combination of carpeting and smooth leather.  A Vallelunga steering wheel with flattened lower rim and seats out of the Cobra ensure more legroom compared to the standard interior. Together with an Alpine multi-media system including satnav, a retro-fitted AC unit and servo-steering, POGEA upgraded almost all of the car's electronics to prepare the Corvette for reliable use

Performance characteristics:

• Unladen weight :1130kg
• Power-to-weight ratio kg/HP 2.3
• Engine: V8 cylinder, 6162 cm³, 485 HP / 357 kW at 4400 rpm, 585Nm at 6200 rpm
• Gearbox: 5-gear, manual, Optional automatic gearbox
• Top speed kms/h:  288
• Acceleration 0-100 kms/h : 3.9

For More Info, visit: : www.pogea-racing.com

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Jeep® Introduces New Production-intent Concept Grand Cherokee

New Production-intent Concept Grand Cherokee

The Jeep® brand has introduced a new, production-intent concept version of its award-winning Grand Cherokee, at the Houston Auto Show

Also announced at the Houston Auto Show, consumers now have the opportunity to name the Jeep Grand Cherokee concept vehicle, via Jeep.com/namemyride or m.jeep.com/namemyride (mobile site). The Jeep brand will compile entries and narrow them down to three favored choices. Consumers will then have the opportunity to vote online for the winning name, to be announced in May. The person who submits the chosen, official vehicle name will have a chance to win a new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The new production-intent concept Jeep Grand Cherokee combines a variety of exterior design changes to create a model with an aggressive, chrome and "blacked-out" look. It has a black grille surround, a mesh grille texture in Platinum Chrome and a Platinum Chrome lower fascia applique´ completing its front-end appearance. Black headlamp bezels and a Black liftgate light-bar continues the "blacked-out" theme throughout the vehicle's exterior.

It offers improved fuel economy (up to 23 miles per gallon), a driving range of more than 550 miles, and rides on 20-inch tires that surround one-of-a-kind Black-gloss aluminum wheels for Jeep. The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available with three 4x4 systems, and with either V-6 or V-8 powertrains
Grand Cherokee's class-leading capability is the combination of Jeep's Quadra-Lift™ air suspension system and the Jeep Selec-Terrain™ traction control system . Based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo X package, the model includes standard leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, a 9-speaker 506 watt amp sound system with subwoofer, iPod/MP3 connectivity, Parkview™ rear back-up camera, ParkSense® rear-park assist system, Keyless Enter-N-Go, Chrysler Group's Uconnect hands-free communications system, and several other advanced safety features.

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2011 Noble M600

2011 Noble M600

Hailing from the United Kingdom, Noble is a truly unique supercar maker that prides itself in the creation of unique, powerful, light-weight driver's cars. The latest creation to come from Noble is so unique, in fact, the automaker unabashedly claims that the M600 has no competition whatsoever.
Building on the success of the M14 and M15 models, the M600 promises to be the most potent Noble to date, with performance figures on par with the best in the industry. The Noble M600 is powered by a DOHC 4.4-liter Yamaha V8, which, interestingly enough, was originally found transversely mounted in the Volvo XC90 SUV! The engine’s unique origin also explains the 60-degree angle of the V8.
Noble also adds a pair of turbochargers, 15 lbs of boost, and puts peak power up at 650 horsepower. For those not quite comfortable driving with that much power on tap, the car can be switched to either 550 or 450 horsepower settings.

A six-speed manual transmission is the only gearbox available in the M600 and like all Noble supercars there is very little “automatic” functioning occurring in the M600, aside from brute power and speed upon mashing the accelerator.
Traction control is just about the only electric aid available and even it can be completely switched off. The M600 is not available with ESP or even anti-lock brakes. Although the M600 uses stainless steel in its chassis construction, a carbon fiber body helps to keep weight in check at just 2,810 pounds. Thanks to that light curb weight and force-fed V8, the M600 can reach 60 mph in just 3.0 seconds, charging on to a top speed of 225 mph.

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Basic Specs

• Drivetrain     Rear Wheel Drive
• Curb Weight (lbs)     2755
• Horsepower     650@6800
• Torque (lb-ft)     604@3800
• Wheelbase     100.0
• Length (in.)     171.7
• Width (in.)     49.2

Exterior

•  Length : 171.7 in.
• Width : 49.2 in.
• Wheelbase : 100.0 in.
• Front Track : 62.1 in.
• Rear Track : 62.1 in.

Propulsion

•     Fuel Type : Gas
•     Engine Type : 3.0L V8
•     Power:650 hp @ 6800 rpm
•     Torque:604 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
•     Transmission : 6-Speed Manual
•     Forced Induction : Turbocharger
•     Direct Injection : No

Chassis

• Layout : Rear Wheel Drive
• Front Suspension : Double Wishbone
• Rear Suspension : Double Wishbone

Wheels

•     Front : 19" Aluminum
•     Front Tires : 255/30-19
•     Rear : 20" Aluminum
•     Rear Tires : 335/30-20

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New Korando Sports by Ssangyong

Korando Sports

The South Korean company, Ssangyong which is recently acquired by Indian industrial giant Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., known for releasing the ugliest production cars in recent times has launched the production version of the SUT 1 Concept model that premiered in Geneva last year in its home market.

The new Korando Sports, which replaces the Actyon Sports  is a four-door SUV with a pickup truck bed described by the Korean company as a leisure utility vehicle (LUV).

Korando Sports is powered by a 2.0-liter e-XDi200 diesel engine that churns out 155hp and 36.7kgm of peak torque with a combined fuel economy of 15.6km/lt (36.7mpg) and is available with both rear- and all-wheel drive.

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Bentley V-8 (First Look)

Bentley V-8

The version was originally slated for a late-2011 debut but got bumped back to this month's 2012 North American International Auto Show.
According to the automaker's numbers, the new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine offers 500-bhp and 487 lb-ft (660 Nm) of torque and  hits 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and with its top speed at 198 mph (319 km/h).

Bentley V-8 doesn't gain efficiency solely from less cylinders and lower displacement numbers, but also from its greater design. Bentley starts by cutting weight and maximizing engine efficiency to deliver better mileage. 

 The automaker also uses cylinder deactivation technology, which cuts out the number of cylinders used when drivers are decelerating or driving at a steady speed. The system calculates up to 180 million instructions per second and can quickly cut the number of active cylinders in half during low-demand situations. When the driver accelerates, the engine quickly restores all eight cylinders to active duty and puts the full power of the V-8 at his toe-tips. According to Bentley, the cylinder deactivation process is seamless and undetectable by drivers.
The V-8 option will be available on both the Continental GT and Continental GTC with a few design elements, including a chrome-rimmed black grille, black mesh lower grill with distinctive "sharks' teeth" appearance, figure eight tailpipes and a new red Bentley B emblem.
Bentley has indicated that the models will be slightly less expensive than the W-12 versions.

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2013 Porsche Boxster (First Look)

2013 Porsche Boxster

With a new lightweight body and a completely revamped chassis, the new Boxster weighs less  and rides on a longer wheelbase and a wider track.  The new Boxster boasts superior performance and is also up to 15 percent more fuel-efficient than previous models on the European cycle.
 The interior concept offers the occupants more space and reflects the new Porsche outline with a raked center console. The passengers are enclosed by the completely redesigned, fully electric top, which now dispenses with a convertible top compartment lid.

Porsche unveiled the pair of  Boxster and Boxster S, both powered by flat-six engines with direct fuel injection, thermal management and start/stop function. The base model's new power unit delivers 265 hp from a 2.7 liter displacement, while the 3.4-liter engine of the Boxster S delivers 315 hp.

Both models feature a manual six-speed gearbox as standard with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available as an option.With gear changes without interruption to the power flow, the Boxster sprints from zero to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, the Boxster S in 4.7 seconds.

Porsche also offers the Sport Chrono Package as an optional extra for the Boxster, featuring dynamic transmission mounts for the first time. Also new in the Boxster is Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical rear axle differential lock.
The basic list price will be $49,500 for the Boxster and $60,900 for the Boxster S and by March 2012, they'll be available in the US Showrooms

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Inden Design

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Inden Design

The German aftermarket specialists at Inden Design have recently presented their latest creation, based on the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Upon the completion of their project, its light weight and powerful engine spurred Joachim Indin and his team to dub their creation "The Flyer."

One of the hottest sports cars ever made by either Mercedes-Benz or its AMG performance division, the SLS model, has just become even hotter with upgraded total power of 623hp courtesy of its 6.2 liter V8 engine  and its new sports exhaust system complete with catalytic converters and manifolds

The  flyer  have been fitted with new wheels, 10.5×20 inch, wrapped in 265/30 tires on the front, and 295/30 on the rear.

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Hennessey Performance HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep

Hennessey Performance HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep

$235,000Hennessey Performance (HPE)  uses a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and nearly doubles the power output from the Hemi V8 engine to produce the  HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep, by taking original Hemi engine from the SRT8 Jeep and bumped up its size from 6.4 litres to 7 litres.

The 7-litre Hemi V8 also gets a twin turbocharger which allows the engine to belt out 816PS of power and a staggering 1,115Nm of torque. The SUV records an unbelievable 0 - 100km/h run in just 3.1 seconds

There is an upgraded transmission system, a torque converter, 6-piston 15.1-inch Brembo disc brakes at the front and 4-pistons at the back, lowered sport suspension, large 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels and a carbon-fibre front splitter.

On the inside, the car gets custom leather interiors, alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and a serial-numbered dash plaque depicting which of the limited number of HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeeps this is. Hennessey has limited the production of the HPE800 Twin Turbo Jeep to just 24 cars

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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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