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2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang gets the GeigerCars Treatment

Published by on Mar 8th, 2010, No Comments

2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang 2 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang gets the GeigerCars Treatment

GeigerCars can never see those ponies hitting the tarmac with limited amount of energy under the hood, and this time around it is the Mustang Shelby GT500 which gets blessed with some power to scorch the roads. GeigerCars did not find the 540PS satisfactory and hence is treat the Mustang to render a nerve racking 810PS which kicks the top speed up to 220mph also the 0 to 60mph dash timing remains a secret. As far as the torque is concerned, the 5.4-liter V8 engine now does 945 Nm and the extra energy produced is taken care of with more coolers and better air flow set-up. 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang also gets new racing chassis.

2010 Audi A8 gets a Hofele Design Trim

Published by on Mar 8th, 2010, No Comments

While the auto world is excited about the arrival of the latest edition of its four-door flagship A8, Hofele design has gone ahead and released details of its tuning package for the 2010 model. There is a trimming kit both for the diesel and petrol versions where the 4.2-liter FSI V8 offering kicks the power up to 400PS with 475Nm of torque.

2010 Audi A8 by Hofele Design 2 2010 Audi A8 gets a Hofele Design Trim

The diesel variant also gets a power hike where its TDi engine can now churn 395hp with up to 880Nm of torque. Extra power brings in better braking courtesy of larger ventilated steel disc brakes. The suspension has also been lowered (40 to 80mm) albeit, it returns to the standard levels when traveling at 80mph. Minor exterior modifications include a new front end that has larger air inlets along with front fender outlets and even the side sills have been redesigned. On the rear, the Hofele Design 2010 Audi A8 gets a remodeled bumper and a quad exhaust.

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Aston Martin raids Geneva with Special Edition Models

Published by on Mar 5th, 2010, No Comments

Aston Martin wanted to make its presence felt at the 80th Geneva Motor Show and accordingly it decided to raid the event with two special editions along with their new customization program. The first special edition model is dubbed the DBS UB-2010 and it marks the completion of 10 years for Dr. Ulrich Bez, the Aston Martin CEO.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Carbon Black Edition Aston Martin raids Geneva with Special Edition Models

Finished in Azurite Black paint, the DBS UB-2010 gets metallic bronze leather finishing along with Cryptic Titan trim and special sill plates marked by the Bez production. The DBS UB-2010 will be limited to 40 units, 20 of which will be Volantes while the other 20 will be Coupes. The second special edition model is the V12 Vantage Carbon Black. The limited edition model features a rare metallic paintjob which required 50-man hours of hand painting, something which is complimented with carbon fiber side strakes, and black diamond turned alloy wheels. Aston Martin is also using the Geneva event to showcase Works Service Tailored – a bespoke styling program.

Westfield iRacer Electric Vehicle breaks cover in Geneva

Published by on Mar 5th, 2010, No Comments

There are a number of interesting electric vehicles at the Geneva event this year ranging from the EV Tata Nano to the Tag Heuer Tesla Roadster and the latest addition is the Westfield iRacer. Categorically, the Westfield Racer is an EV racer which is designed to compete in the EV Cup which is a one-make race car series launching in 2011.

Westfield iRacer electric vehicle 1 Westfield iRacer Electric Vehicle breaks cover in Geneva

The iRacer version unveiled in Geneva is closest to the production model and the designer Elliott Hawkins believes that it has electric pulse running through its veins. The body construction material such as aluminum and recyclable plastics keeps the overall car weight down to 600kg. On the inside, the Westfield iRacer is powered Lithium Phosphate battery which produces 109PS with 1,000Nm of torque and this combination helps the car pelt from 0 to 60mph in less than 5 seconds with an overall top seed of 177km/h.

BMW 5-Series LWB Spied in the Cold

Published by on Mar 4th, 2010, No Comments

The Bimmers are thoroughly loved in China and given the fact that they sell in heavy numbers all across China, BMW cannot afford to ignore the demand of Long Wheel Base 5-Series variants from the Chinese customers.

2011 BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase Spied 2 BMW 5 Series LWB Spied in the Cold

They surely find the standard 5-Series option a tad smaller which is why BMW is almost ready with its LWB S-Series variant that was spotted testing for cold weather conditions. The LWB 5-Series variant will fittingly break cover at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition which is to be held in April. BMW 5-Series LWB is 12-inches longer than the standard model which gives it an overall length of 5.04 meters, making it comparable to the previous generation 7 series. Other than China, 5-Series LWB may also make it to the Middle East dealerships. [via WCF]

When Just a Lamborghini is Not Enough

Published by on Mar 4th, 2010, No Comments

Lamborghini Gallardo With Towbar 1 When Just a Lamborghini is Not Enough

Can you imagine that for some people, simply owning a Lamborghini Gallardo is not enough? That seems to be the case with this guy who’s showing off with a custom bike (bearing the Lambo moniker) and a custom trailer to carry it around town. So if we’re to make the math, it’s $250k for the car, some $150k for the bike and another $10k for the trailer — a total of $410k, just to be seen. Not bad, eh?

2011 Ford Mustang First V6 Engine Powered Sports Car to Hit 30mpg

Published by on Mar 4th, 2010, No Comments

If you’ve waited for the right time to drive home a Mustang, this spring shall be the time you should look up to! With the 2011 Ford Mustang up for the grabs this spring, there isn’t a better pony you can grab as the 2011 model becomes the first commuter in the history of automobiles to achieve over 30mpg with a V6 engine intact.

2011 Ford Mustang 3.7 liter V6 1 2011 Ford Mustang First V6 Engine Powered Sports Car to Hit 30mpg

Precisely, the 2011 Ford Mustang has officially achieved an EPA fuel economy rating of 31mpg on the highway and 19mpg in the city becoming the fist 300hp car to achieve such economy numbers. The 2011 Mustang comes with an all-aluminum 3.7-litre V6 engine which achieves such high efficiency numbers when mated to a six speed automatic transmission. There is also a manual transmission version which too returns 29mpg on the highway while the city numbers stay unaltered.

Custom CoupeR Obsidian 1967 Ford Mustang Sports 900HP [Video]

Published by on Mar 3rd, 2010, No Comments

The 67 Ford Mustang is one of my favorite cars in the world, and seeing what the guys at CoupeR Design have done with it .. it’s amazing. Below you’re looking at a custom, beefed-up 900hp Black Obsidian 1967 Ford Mustang that took four months in the shop to be where it is now.

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