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MINI Clubman STREETWORKER by Schmidt Revolution

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 04:46 AM PST

The car tuners – Schmidt Revolution have revealed to the world their customization package for the new MINI Clubman and its called STREETWORKER. This upgrade includes a power increase and an extreme makeover.


The Schmidt Revolution MINI Clubman Streetworker has been given a power increase up to 200 hp and 250 Nm of torque, thanks to an ECU upgrade. The extra horsepower helps thhis modified Mini reach a higher top speed of 136mph (220 km/h).

The Schmidt Revolution MINI Clubman has been fitted with a John Cooper Works body kit and it also features a Streetec air suspension which can lower the ride height by up to 60 mm or raise the car by up to 40 mm. The Schmidt Revolution MINI Clubman sits on a set of 18 inch Cirrus rims with 3D-shaped multiplex patterns in matte blue and wrapped in Continental tires.

For more information read the Schmidt Revolution press release below and don’t forget to check out the image gallery too.





Schmidt Revolution Press Release:

The STREETWORKER from Schmidt Revolution

In a kind of competition from the Fiat 500, the Toyota IQ and others in its class, the Mini Cooper Clubman S prevailed with style and passion. In fact, the Schmidt Revolution, wheel manufacturer from Bad Segeberg, had taken on the task of providing a concept car with Urban Lifestyle tuning. With its Clubdoor, the engine and the concept of space, it is practically the perfect choice for this task.

The “genetically engineered” Mini, already equipped with a John Cooper Works Aerodynamic package, has been purchased in March 2010. With black xenon lamps including daytime running lights and after a performance increase to 200 hp and torque of 250 Nm – these two parameters allow the Clubman to reach a maximum speed of 220 km/h – the car is ready for city travel, at least for trips around the church tower.

The colors still harbored some problems in it, should the Mini yet actually be equipped with chrome foil. Rethinking was not easy for the men from A4M in Wuppertal; the BMW sprout has a matt blue car wrap, and then they returned back to immaculacy.
Street workers usually go a lot, so the “feet” and “shoes” require special attention The Cirrus wheels were decorated with colored multiplex material, so this fun car is never left unattended in city traffic. The really impressive 8Jx18H2 Cirrus rims have any of 3D-shaped multiplex patterns in matte blue; any tint of body color, from bright red to carbon black is possible at any style.

Cheap tires, causing annoying road noise, were changed with recapped 215/35R18 Conti tires, and the tire problem was solved. To allow for changing “obstacles” while impressive driving in city traffic, the concept car has a Streetec air
suspension with press buttons which enables to adjust the height and make it 60 mm lower or 40 mm higher than the serial cars. The goal was to run over thresholds better and to park the Clubman easier.

Finally, it should also be mentioned that the spectacular rims are completely washable and thus are suitable for daily use.

So, that beautiful Urban Lifestyle can be a street worker…



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Towing Fail: Video

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 10:08 AM PST

These guys thought they could save some money by towing their race prepped car themselves but it all ends in disaster.


Nearly everybody who drives a car knows that without the key in the ignition the steering locks up but for these guys it must have skipped their memory and as they enter the first corner while being towed by a land rover, disaster strikes.

Watch the towing fail video below.







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First Kia KV7 concept car image released

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 09:40 AM PST

South Korea car manufacturer – Kia has released the first image of their new Kia KV7 concept car which is due to world premiere at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.


This image of the Kia KV7 concept car is the only detail we have on the new model but as you can see from the image the KV7 shares the same shape the Kia Soul. Whether it is a replacement for the Soul we can only speculate for the moment.

We will bring you more information about the Kia KV7 as soon as it becomes available but for now read the Kia press release below.





Kia Press Release:

Kia Motors to unveil KV7 concept car at 2011 North American International Auto Show

For the past several years Kia Motors’ design-led transformation has been delivering production vehicles – such as the Soul, Forte (Cerato) Koup and Sportage – that bear a very close resemblance to the original concept designs that preceded them.

At the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Kia will make another dramatic design statement with the world debut of an all-new, convention-challenging concept vehicle named “KV7″.



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Mercedes E Class Coupe by Prior Design

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 09:06 AM PST

The car tuning specialists – PRIOR Design have revealed their latest upgrade package for the Mercedes E Class Coupe which offers mostly styling updates, however, there is an optional power increase available.


Depending on the engine, Prior Design can raise the power of your Mercedes by up to 75 bhp. The PRIOR Design Mercedes E Class Coupe body kit includes a new front bumper with integrated side vents, a spoiler blade, and new side skirts.

The rear of this customized coupe features a new bumper with an integrated diffuser, a boot spoiler lip and a roof spoiler. The rear section parts offered by the PRIOR design are also available in carbon fiber.

To complete the agressive look the Merc has been kitted out with a new exhaust system with 4 stainless steel pipes and a set of 20 inch alloy wheels.

For more information read the Prior Design press release below.





PRIOR Design Press Release:

PRIOR DESIGN – Black Desire
The designers at PRIOR DESIGN have come up trumps just in time for the New Year with a customised body kit for the new E-Class Coupe. Following on from their body kit for the CLK W209, the designers from Kamp-Lintfort have now come up with further impressive evidence of their exceptionally skilled eye for the sporting contours and perfect proportions of cars of the Mercedes-Benz marque.

The front of what is fundamentally a very elegant coupe has been given a new bumper with side vents and a spoiler blade. A set of side sills that, from a visual perspective, perfectly connect the car's front and rear have been used to create the impression of a lowered outline. At the back there is a rear bumper extension with three fins, a spoiler lip for the boot, and a roof edge spoiler, with all three components also available in genuine carbon fibre as an option.

The visual effect is greatly enhanced by the new PRIOR GT wheel rims, fitted as 8.5 x 20-inch wheels at the front and 9.5 x 20-inch wheels at the rear. Together with the in-house lowering by 35 millimetres, they ensure that the wheel arches are filled perfectly.

The PRIOR GT rims are available in matt black, gloss black and silver.

With regard to the exhaust system, the customer has the choice between a tail pipe on the left and a complete sports 4-pipe exhaust system in stainless steel. The exhaust system is, of course, MADE IN GERMANY, as are all the other parts of the body kit.

It is also worth mentioning that all the parts of this conversion kit also fit the convertible version of the E-Class. PRIOR DESIGN offers a range of trim parts in carbon for the interior.

PRIOR DESIGN offers various increased performance
options on site of up to 55 kW / 75 bhp depending on the engine version.

Prices

Body kit consisting of front bumper with blade, side sills and rear bumper extension with fins: EUR 1,899

Boot spoiler lip: EUR 249

Roof spoiler: EUR 229

20-inch Prior GT wheel rims with branded tyres: EUR 2,490

35 mm lowering: EUR 249



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