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In fact three racing Ford Fiestas will compete there, the other two will be driven by Kenny Brack and Brian Deegan, an Indy champion and another X Games guru. This year is the 15th anniversary of the X Games, and by imagine it should be the best ever, if Tanner keeps the car in check!

And what we see from these camo’d pictures is a Flying Spur lookalike front end and chromized mesh grilles! All in all, new Arnage will be quite bold and posh but leaner and smoother than the previous model, which was literally like the Buckingham Palace with wheels!

Being a 2010 model the Grand Bentley will be full of new trendy technologies. LED lights, for example, is a must have feature! And since this Arnage is being built under audition of VW, it’ll be a product of much higher quality than its predecessor. It’ll also be much more refined in terms of handling, safety and emissions.

source: Carmagazine

Talking about Zonda’s technical advantages is like talking about Angelina Jolie’s acting skills. It matters, but come on! you watch Angelina movies because she plays well or because you like her and feel good when you see her?! I think it’ the same for Zonda Cinque, it is a proper super car with an AMG V12 engine developing 678 hp and 780 nm of torque. It’s monstrously fast, built with mind-blowing technology and is fabulous to drive, but the whole point of such hyper cars is the way they make you feel. They make you feel special, and Zonda Cinque Roadster definitely does this very well.

You gotta pay at least 1.3 million euros for a Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster, if any of the 5 is still available of course!

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Zonda Cinque Roadster

The Pagani roadcar model range would not be complete without a Roadster
version of the Zonda Cinque. As the name implies it is created in the
Modenese Atelier in a limited production run of merely five exclusive pieces
like its coupé sister.
All weight reduction measures adopted by Pagani to improve driving pleasure,
performance and emission of the Zonda Cinque have found use in the
Cinque Roadster as well. The Carbon-Titanium chassis has been redesigned
for the compensation of a missing roof.
The Cinque experience is enhanced with the roof stored in the front bonnet,
when the storm of air being fed to the 678hp Mercedes AMG V12 engine
through the massive intake just inches over the passengers’ ears, accompanies
the exhaust note of the bespoke Zonda Cinque Inconel and Titanium exhaust
system.
Whether you opt for a relaxed country drive in Tuscany’s hills, visiting Florence
and other centres of the Italian Renaissance, or a record hunt at the
Nürburgring, this 1.3 milion Euro + taxes jewel will reward with every day
driveability and ultimate performance thanks to the different drive modes
of the sequential robostised gearbox and an adjustable suspension setup
that feels at home as well at the racetrack as on bumpy roads.
The constant efforts of Horacio Pagani and his team shows once again how art and engineering can be combined in the Zonda Cinque Roadster.

Technical Specifications:
- Mercedes Benz AMG engine, Power: 678 hp, Torque: 780 Nm
- Carbon-titanium monocoque
- ECU, Traction control, ABS by Bosch Engineering
- Inconel/titanium exhaust system coated with ceramic
- Suspensions in magnesium and titanium
- Cima sequential gearbox (6 speed), robotized by Automac enginnering
- APP monolitic wheels forged in aluminium and magnesium
Size: front 9×19 – rear 12,5×20
- Pirelli PZero tyres. Size: front 255/35/19 – rear 335/30/20
- Pagani leather/carbon fibre racing seats
- Brembo brakes in carbo-ceramic self ventilated with hydraulic servo brake,
Size: front 380×34 mm, monolitic 6 piston caliper; rear 380×34 mm,
monolitic 4 piston caliper
- Dry weight 1.210 kg
- Weight distribution in driving condition: 47% front, 53% rear
- Acceleration: 0-100 Km in 3.4 sec., 0-200 in 9.6 sec.
- Braking: 100-0 km in 2.1 sec., 200-0 km 4.3 sec.
- Maximum side acceleration: 1,45 G (with road tyres)
- Downforce at 300 kph: 750 kg

Spyker is not a car really, it’s more of a fashion accessory. So it really doesn’t mater how fast it is or how it goes around a corner. But since bold numbers are good for showing off  to your golf mates, Spyker provides some good figures. Aileron uses an Audi-derived 4.2 liter V8 developing 400 horsepower, it’s rear-wheel-drive and has a six-speed manual gearbox and yes you still get that magnificent exposed gear shaft! Aileron runs on 19-inch 10-spoke Aeroblade designer wheels and has AP-racing Carbon Ceramic braking package.

These are the pictures of the actual production Aileron which you can buy. And if can’t, well… you can still enjoy its beauty!

That’s where the 911 is being built! They say it is an strategic move to save money so they can keep the Leipzig factory, in which the Cayenne and Panamera are assembled, running without troubles. So it will result in total halt of production at Zuffenhausen for some days and another round of cutting produciton volume of the 911 around the Christmas.

Speaking of cutting costs, Porsche has previously announced that they have spent a big lump of money on the Panamera platform so they’re gonna make the most of it. Rumors about a coupe and convertible variant of the four-door super saloon and the 928 resurrection based on the Panamera are still on the streets while recent reports are also saying that a high-performance hardened stiffened-up model is also planned (just like what they’ve done to the Cayene GTS) which will be called Panamera GTS. This car is identical to the Panamera Turbo but instead of that fancy air suspension, features an old school steel springs setup.

Porsche executives also seem to be very keen on having a diesel variant of the Panamera as well. They are currently producing a diesel powered Cayenne and thta’s not doing bad, so why not a Panamera diesel! There is no shortage of choices too since VW has some of the finest diesel engines available in V6, V8 and V10 formations.

via Reuters-Autocar

-BMW X1 sDrive18i €27,200

-BMW X1 sDrive18d €29,550

-BMW X1 xDrive18d €31,550

-BMW X1 sDrive20d €32,400

-BMW X1 xDrive20d €34,400

-BMW X1 xDrive23d €38,800

-BMW X1 xDrive28i  €41,500

The car’s design cues are derived from the racing 370Z which competes in European GT4 series, you can notice graphics on the sides of the car and 19-inch RAYS forged alloy wheels. Inside you get black leather and suede trimming, illuminated entry plates, special mats and a BOSE sound system along with standard features of the 370.

Nissan 370Z Yellow uses the same 331hp V6 engine as in the regular models and is priced at £31,650 for manual and £33,050 for the automatic transmission. It’ll go on sale from September.

Press Release

It’s already the one bright spot in the affordable sports car market, but now Nissan is going for gold with a special version of the storming 370Z coupe. Not for shrinking violets, the new 370Z Yellow lives up to its name in spectacular fashion.

Ultimate Yellow is the paint job and it signals a 370Z with everything that people expect of the 331PS sportster along with a rare exclusivity – there will be a limited number of Yellows available – and a potent visual impact that takes the 370Z’s muscular looks to new heights. Some cars were just born to be yellow.

The 370Z Yellow gets design cues that nod at the racing 370Zs from the European GT4 series. The wheels are 19-inch RAYS forged alloys and along the flanks are special 370Z graphics, both items setting off the gleaming yellow body to perfection.

Inside the contrast could not be greater: the theme here is black leather and suede. There’s an integrated satellite navigation system, illuminated entry plates, special mats and a BOSE audio with eight speakers and a six-CD autochanger. The sophistication continues with heated seats, cruise control, speed limiter and all the other features from the 370Z GT Pack on which the special Yellow model is based.

The 370Z Yellow is, like all the new-generation versions of this world famous sports car dynasty, powered by an enthusiast’s delight of a V6 engine. It pumps out 331PS at 7000rpm backed up by a meaty 270lb ft of pulling power.

With a six-speed manual box (a seven-speed automatic is optional), the Yellow sprints from rest to 62mph in 5.3sec and goes on to a restricted top speed of 155mph. A synchronised rev control during downchanges reminds you just how good the engine sounds – even when just trundling to the shops.

The Yellows for the UK are available from all participating Nissan dealers but definitely from all High Performance Centres where its big brother the GT-R is exclusively sold. The first cars will be available from September with prices from £31,650 (manual gears) or £33,050 (automatic).

Sportec has managed to extract 858 bhp and 840 nm of torque by bolting a couple of turbocharges to the car’s 3.6 liter flat six, so this is actually one of the most powerful Porsche 911s ever made!The result of this much power is plain to see: 0-100 in 3 seconds and top speed of 380 km/h! Oh my!

The tuner had to modify many things to keep the car in check at this level of performance. The power goes to all four wheels and it has a fancy limited slip diff. SPR1 uses a six-speed manual gearbox. This is a fantastic achievement for the Swiss tuner, They are all really good at making extreme Porsches! Rinspeed anyone?!

The good thing is that the engine tuning is only a part of the package. Apart form exterior and interior changes, you get lots of new stuff in the option list. Full details in Sportec press release after the pictures…

SPR1 T80: 858bhp, power to all four wheels and 236mph plus top speed

Swiss automotive tuner SPORTEC, famed for its ultra high performance SPR1 range of 997 based supercars, is proud to announce the latest addition to its range, the T80. Conceived, designed and constructed in Switzerland by SPORTEC’s technical team, the new version of the SPR1 offers unrivalled supercar performance and exclusivity.

The T80 builds upon the performance of the SPR1 range by increasing the power of its bi-turbo, 3.6-litre, 24-valve, flat six T80M engine to a staggering 858 bhp, which, when combined with the benefits of permanent four wheel drive, creates a benchmark blend of poise and performance.

This means that each of the SPR1 T80’s four wheels channels 214.5 bhp to the tarmac, akin to having a VW Golf GTi powering each tyre, yet the SPR1’s bi-turbo engine remains fully Euro IV emissions compliant.

The SPORTEC SPR1 T80 enjoys supercar performance, taking a mere 3.0 seconds to hit 62mph (100kmh,) with 186mph (300kmh) appearing in just 18.9 seconds. A top speed of more than 236mph has been recorded at Nardo, Italy.

Technically, the SPORTEC SPR1 T80 boasts highlights including titanium connecting rods, a flat carbon fibre under floor, active suspension and F1 style ceramic brake discs.

The use of composite (carbon / Kevlar) body panels, forged alloy wheels, an integrated safety cage and ceramic brake discs allows the SPR1 to be lighter, safer and more dynamic than other cars in its class.

Available in a choice of colours, the SPR1 T80 boasts a number of exclusive SPORTEC styling and interior touches, including lightweight 20 inch forged alloy wheels, a carbon fibre rear wing and leather / alcantara interior.

Brackley based Automotive Performance Services (APS) is the UK concession for SPORTEC. The SPR1 T80 will be making its British debut at the prestigious Salon Privé show at London’s Hurlingham club between 22nd-24th July.

SPORTEC SPR1 T80 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

1.0 Engine SPR1 T80
Engine type:     3.6-litre 6-cylinder boxer (858 bhp)
Engine code:    T80.1

1.1 Technology
Forged light alloy block and cylinder heads, forged steel crankshaft, four valve cylinder heads with hydraulic tappets, nimonic exhaust valves, variable valve timing, F1 style titanium connecting rods, forged alloy pistons, dry sump lubrication system, six coil high tension system, selective cylinder knock control, OBD2 control for engine management monitoring

Special features
Hand crafted exhaust system with dual metal 200 CPSI catalyst and bypass valve, Euro IV emissions approved, MFC G4.0 multifunction control unit with: twin injector control, MAP sensor, multi map closed loop boost control, exhaust bypass control, load dependent dump valve control, twin throttle control, power dependent fuel pump control

Equal flow intake manifold, twin throttle body, SPORTEC hybrid turbochargers, high efficiency intercooler system with carbon fibre air ducts, carbon fibre flow optimised air intake system

Options
Traction/launch control, motorsport exhaust system (not road legal)

1.2 Drive train
Technology
Six speed, manual transmission, permanent four wheel drive, 60% limited slip differential, gearbox oil cooler

Special features
Driveability optimised SPORTEC high performance clutch rated to 1200NM of torque

Options
Customised gear ratios, motorsport limited slip differential

1.3 Suspension
Technology
Weight optimised seven spoke forged alloy SPR1 design, available polished or painted as per customer’s choice, front axle: 9J x 20 inch (11.9 kilos) with 255/30R20 tyres, rear axle: 12.5 x 20 inch (12.5 kilos) with 345/25/ZR20 tyres, electric power steering, front axle with McPherson struts, uniball top mounts, light alloy links, multilink rear suspension with uniball top mounts, front and rear anti roll bars (rear adjustable,) adjustable ride height, active suspension

Special features
Electronic adjustable shock absorbers

1.4 Brake system
Technology
Front: Six piston fixed calliper, 380 x 34mm cross drilled and ventilated ceramic discs
Rear: Four piston fixed calliper, 322 x 28mm, cross drilled and ventilated ceramic discs
ABS

1.5 Body
Technology
Zinc coated galvanised steel bodyshell with integrated safety cell, carbon / Kevlar composite body panels, flat underfloor, adjustable rear spoiler

Special features
Increased torsional stiffness and weight reduction via bonded carbon / Kevlar composite body panels and safety cell, nano painting of customer’s choice of colour, air flow optimised engine and intercooler ducting

Options
Door bars and removable rear cross brace in safety roll cage, sunroof

1.6 Electric system
Standard
Power windows, remote central locking, heated rear window, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights

Option
GPS car locator

1.7 Interior
Sport seats, complete leather/alcantara interior, stainless steel scuff plates, automatic air conditioning

Special features
Customer’s choice of leather / alcantara colours

Options
Multifunction steering wheel, navigation system, car hi fi system, air conditioning, fully customised interior (leather / wood / carbon seats and trim,) sill scuff plates with customer’s choice of logo

1.8 Package options and individual equipment
Clubsport package
Carbon fibre doors and bonnet, light weight interior with carbon door covers, adjustable carbon fibre rear wing, adjustable front lip spoiler, traction / launch control, active suspension, multifunction steering wheel, carbon fibre flat underfloor, six point safety belts, door bars and removable rear cross brace in safety roll cage, sports brake pads, optimised brake cooling, modified spring and damper settings, uprated rear axle links

Highspeed package
Active suspension, carbon fibre flat underfloor, flow optimised wheelarch liners, load controlled intercooler water spray, electric adjustable rear spoiler and special aerofoil, flow optimised wing mirrors, modified spring and damper settings

Further options
Motorsport exhaust system (track use only,) GPS car locator, satellite navigation system, car hi-fi, air conditioning, fully customised interior (leather / wood / carbon seats and trim,) sunroof, personalised scuff plates, global maintenance package, mobility warranty

2.0 SPORTEC SPR1 T80 Technical Data

Engine type	Six cylinder boxer engine
Displacement	3600cc
Bore/stroke	100 x 76.4mm
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Power output	858bhp @ 8200rpm
Torque output	642lb.ft @ 4800rpm
Engine management	Bosch ME 7.8 SPORTEC MFC G4.0
Fuel quality	98 RON unleaded
Idle speed	820rpm
Max engine speed:
1st gear	8700rpm
2nd-5th gear	8500rpm
6th gear	8200rpm
Emissions standard	Euro IV
Transmission
Six-speed manual, four wheel drive
Gear ratios:
1st	3.82
2nd	2.05
3rd	1.41
4th	1.12
5th	0.92
6th	0.75
Reverse gear	2.86
Final drive ratio	3.44
Speed at 1000rpm in 6th gear	30.76mph
Clutch disc diameter	240mm
Chassis
Front axle	Light alloy links with McPherson struts, uniball top mounts
Rear axle	Multi link suspension, uniball top mounts
Steering	Electric power steering
Steering ratio	1:16.9
Steering from lock to lock	2.98
Brakes	Front: 8 piston light alloy calliper
	Rear: 4 piston light alloy calliper
Brake discs	Front: Cross drilled and ventilated ceramic 380 x 34mm discs
	Rear: Cross drilled and ventilated ceramic 322 x 28mm discs
Wheels	Front: 9J x 20 inch 30mm offset
	Rear: 12.5J x 20 inch 40mm offset
Tyres	Front: 255/30 R20 92Y XL
	Rear: 345/25 R20 100Y
Weights
Kerb weight (DIN)*	1345 KG
Front / rear weight distribution	40/60
*Depending on equipment
Dimensions
Length	4467mm
Width	1878mm
Height	1275mm
Wheelbase	2350mm
Track	front:    1550mm
	Rear:    1564mm
Fuel capacity	64 litres
Performance
Maximum speed	Over 236mph (380kmh)
Acceleration:
0-100kmh (62 mph)	3.0 seconds
0-200kmh (124mph)	8.6 seconds
0-300kmh (186mph)	18.9 seconds
Power to weight ratio	637 bhp per ton
Bhp per litre	238

Press Release

Munich. The MINI model family is set to welcome another new arrival. A new entry-level diesel model will be launched in September 2009 and promises to deliver exceptionally economical driving fun. The MINI One D showcases the qualities of its state-of-the-art diesel engine as part of an attractive entry-level package. The drive system is based on the 1.6-litre diesel engine from the MINI Cooper D. Featuring a turbocharger and common rail direct injection, the new version of this four-cylinder unit develops peak output of 66 kW/90 hp and maximum torque of 215 Nm. Like the petrol-driven MINI One, the new MINI One D provides a particularly economical entry point into the world of the MINI brand, which is defined by driving fun and premium quality.

Instantaneous pulling power and impressively low fuel consumption are also keynote attributes of the MINI One D. Its 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine features common rail direct injection technology and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, which ensures optimum power development through the entire engine speed range. Boasting an exceptionally lightweight aluminium construction, this four-cylinder diesel powerplant develops 66 kW/90 hp at 4,000 rpm and sources its peak torque of 215 Nm from as low down as 1, 750 rpm. The MINI One D completes the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds and hits a top speed of 182 km/h.
The new MINI One D is also fitted as standard with a diesel particulate filter and numerous efficiency-enhancing measures, which make an effective contribution to reducing fuel consumption and emissions. These include Brake Energy Regeneration – which concentrates power generation for the on-board power supply on periods when the car is braking and coasting – and the Auto Start Stop Function, which switches off the engine when the car stops at traffic lights or a junction. The MINI One D also comes with a Shift Point Display, which advises the driver of a good time to change gear to ensure efficient driving. The average fuel consumption of the MINI One D in the EU test cycle is 3.9 litres per 100 kilometres, while CO2 emissions stand at 104 grams per kilometre.

A precise six-speed manual gearbox makes every burst of acceleration in the new diesel model a genuine pleasure. As with all the brand’s models, the drive is sent to the front wheels of the MINI One D and – like its siblings – a central feature of its character is the go-kart feeling typical of the brand. This delightfully agile handling is underpinned by a combination of a McPherson spring-strut front axle construction, multi-link rear suspension and Electrical Power Steering (EPS). Speed-sensitive steering assistance guarantees both low steering forces when parking and precise responses at motorway speeds. In addition, EPS also enhances the efficiency of the car; the electric motor is only active, and therefore only uses energy, when steering assistance is required or desired by the driver. Among the safety features on board the MINI One D are front airbags and side head/thorax airbags, and all four seats are fitted with three-point inertia-reel seat belts. All restraint systems are controlled by a central safety electronics system complete with sensors, and are applied as required by the type and intensity of the collision.

The standard equipment of the new entry-level diesel MINI matches that of the MINI One and its appearance likewise shows parallels with its petrol-driven equivalent. The MINI One D also has its roof in body colour, while its model-specific take on the typically MINI hexagonal radiator grille stands out from the other model variants with a chrome surround and black cross louvres. Like the MINI One, the MINI One D also has black mirror caps and a black boot lid handle, and the chromed tailpipe is the same as that on the exhaust system of the MINI Cooper D.

The market launch of the new entry-level diesel variant adds further to the variety of the MINI model range. In addition to the two diesel models – the MINI One D and MINI Cooper D – customers can also choose from the petrol-driven MINI One, MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S, and the particularly sports-oriented MINI John Cooper Works. All models are built according to the strict quality standards of the BMW Group at the MINI plant in Oxford. The MINI One D is also available with the extensive selection of optional extras and accessories which allow every MINI to become a personalised one-off example of its kind.

The key to these improvements is a new diesel engine! It’s a 3.2 liter DI-D Common-Rail Turbo diesel which develops 200hp and 441 nm of torque. It is 25 percent more powerful than the engine it replaces, but still 200 hp is nowhere near enough for this big car which weighs a million tons.

But then, the whole point of a diesel engine is fuel economy and that’s where the new Pajero, given it’s size and functions, really shines. With a five-speed manual gearbox it only burns 8.5 liters of fuel per 100km putting out 224g of CO2 every km. If you opt for the automatic transmission, you gotta live with consumption of 9.3liters oer 100km.

2010 Mitsubishi Pajero (also known as Shogun in Britain) is also improved in terms of ergonomy, practicality and comfort. It has better soundproofing which is a nice feature when you have a disel engine! In the option list there are newly designed 17 and 18 inch wheels, a new improved verison the Mitsubishi’s Multi Communication System (MMCS) which comes with a 40GB hard disk to store music and maps of your navigation system.The car’s towing capability has also been increased, with the three-door model you can tow up to 3 tons of stuff and it’s 3.5 tons for the four-door variant.

Prices for 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero starts from 34,990 Euros for three-door 37,990 Euros for the four-door version with manual gearbox. Automatic variants cost 36,890 and 39,890 Euros.

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• With its agile, versatile and modern character, the BMW X1 guarantees
a new driving experience in the premium compact segment. It expands and enhances the range of BMW X models by yet another innovative vehicle concept.
• Through its body design the BMW X1 demonstrates self-confident elegance, a versatile and sporting character, as well as spontaneous agility. For the first time the features and characteristics of a BMW X model are carried over in modern style into a unique vehicle in the premium compact segment.
• The interior of the BMW X1 is characterised by clear function and trendsetting, modern style. The driver orientation so typical of BMW
is additionally accentuated by the forward-pushing lines within the
cockpit area. Sophisticated materials and natural colours accentuate
the youthful and dynamic flair of the vehicle.
• The elevated seating position, a generous feeling of space, the wide
range of storage options and the variable interior offer ideal conditions
for enjoying the BMW X1 both in an urban environment and beyond,
with agility, spontaneity and versatility of the highest calibre. Three
full-sized seats at the rear offer generous space and freedom of movement. The rear-seat backrest is adjustable for angle and folds down in a 40/20/20 split. Luggage compartment capacity may be increased from 420 litres/14.7 cu ft to a maximum of 1,350 litres/47.3 cu ft. An electrically operated Panorama glass roof is available as an option.
• Modern drivetrain technology gives the BMW X1 superior performance and supreme efficiency all in one. Depending on the model variant,
the driver benefits from powerful, economical and low-emission gasoline
and diesel engines, BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive technology, as well as a wide range of BMW EfficientDynamics features including Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start Stop, and a gearshift point indicator. The BMW X1 sDrive18d with rear-wheel drive and average fuel consumption to the EU standard of 5.2 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 54.3 mpg imp) and a CO2 rating of 136 grams/ kilometre offers the highest standard of efficiency all round.
• The cutting-edge suspension technology featured in the BMW X1 comprises a double-joint thrust bar or, respectively, an aluminium
double-joint tiebar axle at the front and a five-arm rear axle in lightweight steel, high-precision power steering, high-performance brakes, Dynamic Stability Control including Dynamic Traction Control and, as an option, Performance Control acting on the brakes for particularly dynamic driving behaviour.
• The BMW X1 features a special body structure designed from the outset for maximum occupant safety. Standard features include three-point inertia-reel seat belts all round, frontal and side airbags as well as head airbags at the side, adaptive Brake Lights and daytime driving lights. Xenon headlights, Adaptive Headlights and a High-Beam Assistant are
all available as an option.
• In conjunction with the optional Business and Professional navigation systems, the BMW X1 is equipped with the latest generation of
BMW iDrive including a Controller and direct selection buttons on
the centre console, a Control Display harmoniously integrated in the instrument panel, and favourite buttons beneath the control panel for
the air conditioning featured as standard. The most sophisticated HiFi systems are available as an alternative to the audio system fitted as standard and the AUX-In port likewise featured as standard may be supplemented by a USB interface. Numerous driver assistance systems and the wide range of BMW ConnectedDrive services are also available.

• Engine variants:
BMW X1 xDrive28i:
Straight-six gasoline engine with composite magnesium/aluminium crankcase, VALVETRONIC and dual-VANOS
Capacity: 2,996 cc, max output: 190 kW/258 hp at 6,600 rpm
Max torque: 310 Nm/228lb-ft from 2,600 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 6.8 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
(230 km/h or 143 mph with optional high-speed set-up)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 9.4 ltr/100 kilometres (equal to 30.0 mpg imp)
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 219 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.

BMW X1 xDrive23d:
Four-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase,
BMW TwinPower Turbo and common rail direct fuel injection
Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 150 kW/204 hp at 4,400 rpm
Max torque: 400 Nm/295 lb-ft from 2,000 – 2,250 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 7.3 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
(223 km/h or 138 mph with optional high-speed set-up)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 6.3 ltr/100 kilometres
(equal to 44.8 mpg imp)
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 167 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.

BMW X1 xDrive20d:
Four-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 130 kW/177 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 350 Nm/258 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 8.4 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
(213 km/h or 132 mph with optional high-speed set-up)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.8 ltr/100 kilometres
(equal to 51.4 mpg imp)
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 153 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.

BMW X1 sDrive20d:
Four-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 130 kW/177 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 350 Nm/258 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 8.1 sec
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
(218 km/h or 135 mph with optional high-speed set-up)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.3 ltr/100 kilometres
(equal to 53.3 mpg imp) CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 139 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.

BMW X1 xDrive18d:
Four-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 320 Nm/236 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 10.1 sec
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.7 ltr/100 kilometres
(equal to 49.6 mpg imp)
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 150 g/km
Emission standard: EU5.

BMW X1 sDrive18d:
Four-cylinder diesel engine with all-aluminium crankcase, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 320 Nm/236 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 9.6 sec
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.2 ltr/100 kilometres
(equal to 54.3 mpg imp)
CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 136 g/km
Emission standard: EU5

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And the car that Prado is mostly affected by is the Land Cruiser. Most of the muscles and also shape of the headlights are very similar to the LC. After all Prado must become trendy if it wants to be a player in this crowded segment. Expect to see lots of new features and toys and new interior trimming as well.

The current Toyota Prado gets 4 and 6 cylinder engines ( and a diesel in Europe) but it is possible that the new one gets a V8 option as well. As you see a badge on the tailgate says VX.L which should be the new variant.

via: toyota4arab forums

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The A7, at least in concept model, features an odd shape which is far from pretty specially at at the front. Of course some of the detailing might change in the course of turning the concept into a production car, but the base design will remain the same. So at least in visual aspects A7 is not a real trouble to the CLS, given the fact that a fresh looking new CLS will emerge in 2011.

As for the technical issues, A7 Sportback will share many of its parts with existing models in Ingolstadt. It might even get those huge 21 inch wheels from the Q7! So is the choice of engines for this car. When it arrives in 2010 you can have it with a 3.0 liter Turbo-diesel developing 225hp and 550 nm of torque. That is the sensible choice, good power, good economy and enormous torque. But if it wants to take on Mercedes CLS or Porsche Panamera it needs some extra muscle. And Audi will supply that with a new supercharged V6 and of course a mighty V8 powerplant.

There are also rumors about another four-door coupe by Audi which will be based on the A3 and will come in 2013.

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Press Release

McLaren Automotive, the high performance sports car manufacturer based at the home of McLaren’s world-famous Formula 1 racing team, has announced further details on its Middle East plans. The company has confirmed that it is seeking retailers in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the countdown to the 2011 launch of the first in its range of next-generation road cars.

McLaren Automotive is also looking at the possibility of establishing a service centre in Lebanon to provide support for owners who might want to ship their cars to the country for the summer months.

The Middle East is on track to host McLaren Automotive’s first regional retail network, bringing to the market what is expected to be one of the world’s most desirable cars. The new range of high-performance sports cars will share the same headquarters that today hosts over 50 years of McLaren motorsport and performance sports car heritage, from Bruce McLaren’s 1954 Austin 7, to the record-breaking and legendary McLaren F1 road car of the ’90s, and the most successful supercar ever in its price bracket, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

McLaren is the leading name in the world of motorsport. Since its foundation in 1963, it has won all major motor races, including Le Mans and the Indy 500. Most notably, it has become one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, winning 12 drivers’ championships and eight constructors’ titles, counting such greats as James Hunt, Ayrton Senna, Mika Häkkinen and Lewis Hamilton among its drivers–world champions all.

McLaren Automotive also has a rich and seamless heritage in producing premium sports cars for the road. The McLaren F1 road car, which was launched in 1992, set the world land speed record for a production car, and is regarded as one of the best examples of supercar exotica. A recent example sold for £2.5 million pounds at auction.

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, one of the fastest cars on the streets today, is also the most successful, with over 2,000 cars sold since its 2003 launch. The SLR signs off this year with the Stirling Moss model, the most extreme version of the hand-built supercar and, with a run of just 75 models (all pre-sold to existing SLR owners), one of the rarest cars on the planet.

Taking the best from McLaren’s pedigree–its success in Formula 1, the ground-breaking McLaren F1 road car, and the unprecedented popularity and quality of the SLR–McLaren Automotive believes the launch of its new range of high-performance sports cars is a natural next step. The company has been actively developing these new models since 2007 with the aim of creating cars that will challenge all performance parameters.

Ian Gorsuch, who has been named McLaren Automotive’s regional director for the Middle East and Africa, has already begun the process of setting up the regional office and is appointing a retail network across the Middle East to market its range of relatively low-volume, lightweight, technologically advanced sports cars.

Gorsuch said he was excited about the challenges ahead. “This is a terrific opportunity to launch a new range of high-performance sports cars in a territory that will be a major market for McLaren Automotive,” he said. “There is huge appreciation among the region’s car aficionados for these types of models, linked to a huge interest in motorsport.

“Our aim for the network is quality over quantity. We recognise that there has been a tendency for dealer service to have been lacking in this region. We want to offer every one of our customers the level of service that matches the performance of our cars. McLaren Automotive plan to stand out from its competitors in all aspects of its business,” Gorsuch added.

It was announced on April 16 that Ron Dennis was to become Executive Chairman of McLaren Automotive. Richard Lapthorne will join the company as Non-executive Director. Mark Harrison has been appointed Head of PR for McLaren Automotive.

-by: performancepr.com
Email: ian@performancepr.com