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Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition

Posted: 12 Feb 2011 01:32 PM PST

Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition will present at the next Geneva Motor Show, named for the Italian market LFA package Nurburgring. “The Japanese firm has made official the launch of this even sportier version of the LFA, to be built in only 50 specimens, including 500 in total LFA provided. According to information reported by Autocar, the V10 4.8-liter 10 hp gain with the new exhaust system, while the automatic transmission will improve the speed of the grafts from 0.2 seconds to 0.15 seconds. Changes were also made to the aerodynamics, with a new fixed rear wing and the structure, with new and unpublished calibration alloy wheels with semi-slick tires.

The LFA Nurburgring Edition will be available in black, white and orange, but as an additional option will be available in matte black, which will require an extra outlay. The 50 lucky owners will get included in the price (still unknown) a driving course at the Nurburgring and a pass valid for one year open to the public to attend the shift of the German circuit. This special LFA, remember, was developed from the historic Japanese test Hiromu Naruse, died a month ago at the wheel of a prototype.

Porsche Cayenne by Mansory

Posted: 12 Feb 2011 01:28 PM PST

Mansory has “his” Porsche Cayenne: according to the Swiss tuner, the strengths of this preparation are fully integrated aerodynamic components, the lightweight alloy wheels and body processing reserved for the engine and an extensive customization program for the interior. The new body parts are made of lightweight materials like carbon fiber.

Almost needless to say that the Cayenne is a Mansory extremely noisy, not suitable for those who do not like being observed, the car does everything to make people understand what beats under the hood. The 4.8 V8 turbo was indeed raised from 500 to 690 hp and maximum torque of 800 Nm at 4,800 touches rpm. With all this horse car hurtling from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 300 km / h. Among the options is the possibility of lowering the car body by 45 mm by targeted interventions set-up.

Audi A7 by ABT

Posted: 12 Feb 2011 06:14 AM PST

ABT puts his hands on audio A7. The recipe leaves almost unchanged the aesthetic design of the car: side skirts (a little ‘hairpieces to tell the truth), a slight lip-spoiler and the tail is now equipped with four exhaust terminals are square, along with alloy wheels (Available from 19 to 21 ‘), the only recognizable elements of the “cure ABT.

The most significant innovations are under the hood. The tuner focused its attention on units 3.0 V6 supercharged gasoline and diesel. The latter is now available in two power steps: the first raises the cavalry from 245 to 282 hp and maximum torque rises by 50 Nm The second, in addition to working on electronics, will benefit from a new turbocharger that makes splash the power to 310 hp and maximum torque of 610 Nm is even more handsome the 3.0 TFSI hours capable of delivering 410 hp. ABT will be among the exhibitors at the Geneva Motor Show.

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