Lamborghini Murcielago by Premier4509

Lamborghini Murcielago by Premier4509

Even if Lamborghini Murcielago doesn’t needs much perfection that has not stopped people from trying.

Japan-based Premier4509 created a new, limited edition with new carbon fiber bumper with 2-extra cool air intakes, rear bumpers with sidepods and an adjustable spoiler.

BMW M1 Homage Super car

BMW M1 Homage Super car

The very first BMW M1 Homage video is released by the German manufacturer.

The Homage car was revealed at the 2008 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to celebrate the ‘30th anniversary of the legendary M1′. The BMW M1 Homage is the combination of original design of Giorgio Giugiaro’s M1 and Paul Bracq’s concept.

The Homage is produced as an inspiration source for the design team of BMW, and it features a crash-box, same to the monocoque chassis of a Formula 1 race car.

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 265HP Priced from $24,995

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 265HP Priced from $24,995

Today, Subaru announced U.S. pricing on its revised 2009 Impreza line up that includes the more powerful WRX that gets a 41 HP bump, now delivering 265 HP and the newly introduced 224 HP 2.5 GT model. The Impreza WRX sedan has a starting price of $24,995 (from $24,350 for the outgoing 224 HP MY’08 WRX) while the hatchback is priced at $25,495 (from $24,850). Both variants of the WRX are available exclusively with a 5-speed manual transmission, and apart from the more powerful 2.5-liter boxer engine, they also get larger 225/45 R17 lower profile summer performance tires, 17-inch alloy wheels, an Aero Package, STI rear spoiler (only 5-door), WRX upholstery w/red stitching and WRX logo on front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and red stitching, and STI type grille w/WRX badge.

The new Impreza 2.5GT 4 door that’s powered by the MY’08 WRX’s 224 HP boxer engine and teamed exclusively to a standard 4-speed automatic transmission and Active AWD version of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has a starting price of $26,995 and is powered by 224-hp intercooled turbo Boxer engine. The all-new 2.5GT model also features Impreza Premium Package equipment, including new power glass moonroof, plus All-Weather Package. The comparatively equipped 5-door version of the Impreza 2.5GT is priced at $27,495.

The Impreza 2.5i 4 door, equipped with manual transmission, will have a starting price of $17,495. While the 2.5i 5 door, also equipped with manual transmission, will have a starting price of $17,995. Pricing for the Outback Sport models remains unchanged starting at $19,995 as does pricing for the Impreza WRX STI model starting at $34,995. According to Subaru, destination and delivery for all 2009 Impreza models is $665 ($815 for dealers in Alaska).

Mazda RX-9 will be a Hydrogen-Powered Car

Mazda RX-9 will be a Hydrogen-Powered Car

Most of us knew that Mazda is working on successor of RX-8. And now the news is that the future edition will make use of rotary engine able to on running on hydrogen power.

The new car is expected to be named as RX-9 and may take styling features from Taiki concept. The car will be provided with the options of automatic or manual transmissions running rear wheels.

The car sale is expected in 2012. Mazda supposes they will build the hydrogen engine 20% more efficient than other engine they are testing now.

2010 Lotus Europa i6 Mid-Engined Concept Study

2010 Lotus Europa i6 Mid-Engined Concept Study


It’s been a while since we last heard of South African designer Idries Noah but now he’s back, this time with a new design proposition called the Lotus Europa i6. According to Idries, the Europa i6 concept study is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive sports car inspired in terms of design by the classic Europa and Elite as well as by the latest Lotus models. The independent designer supports that ideally, the Europa i6 would weigh in at about 2,030 lbs (920 kg) with power coming from a 2.0-liter supercharged inline six-cylinder engine.

In theory, he says that the sports car would sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7 sec (someone’s being rather modest…) and on to a top speed of 165 mph or 265 km/h. Leaving aside the theoretical technical specs, Idries’ take on a compact mid-engined Lotus sports coupe hits the spot. Too bad it exists only in the digital world.

Hummer Organizes Driving Academy Event in Morocco

Hummer Organizes Driving Academy Event in Morocco


For those of you who are looking to sharpen thei
r off-road driving abilities and to take a break from the daily routine life, GM is launching its first ever Hummer Driving Academy ev
ent that will take place in Morocco from 7-12 November 2008. The academy will take a fleet of 14 Hummer H3s on a 1300km (about 800 miles) route which includes the Sahara Desert. Overall, there will be 14 teams consisting of a driver and co-driver. The participating SUVs will carry necessary survival equipment, desert tires and GPS satellite navigation systems, but other than that, they’re standard H3s with 3.7-liter 5-cylinder engines and automatic transmissions.


The cost of participation in the 2008 HUMMER Driving Academy event has been set at 3.995 or $5,870 per team of two (driver and co-driver), and it includes the use of the H3 vehicles and luxury hotel accommodation but not air fares. According to GM, the Hummer Driving Academy event in Morocco will be followed by a series of events which will be rolled out in 2009. For more information on the event in Morocco you can visit the official site

McLaren F2 Renderings Surface on the Web

McLaren F2 Renderings Surface on the Web

A Slovenian website called Avtomanija has published a group of photos of what seems to be a prototype version of the forthcoming McLaren F2 supercar that’s scheduled to be launched in late 2010. Of course, it goes without saying that these photos could be the work of a photoshop artist so don’t be hasty to draw a conclusion on the car’s appearance based on what you see here. McLaren’s new pure-bred two-seater will be based on the P8 mid-engined supercar project that was initially co-developed by the British automaker and Mercedes-Benz as a smaller and lower-priced successor to the SLR but was abandoned by the Germans in 2004. While details are still scarce, it is rumored said that the F2 will be equipped with a mid-mounted V8 powerplant from Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division.




Dodge Viper ACR is (Unofficially) the new King of the Ring with 7’22’’, Slays Both GT-R and ZR1

Dodge Viper ACR is (Unofficially) the new King of the Ring with 7’22’’, Slays Both GT-R and ZR1



The barely road-legal Dodge Viper ACR has shattered the Corvette ZR1’s Nurburgring time by a whopping 4.3 seconds according to the folks over at Motortrend – Dodge has yet to release an official announcement. On August 18, FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) driver Tom Coronel, who pilots a Leon TFSi for SEAT Team Holland, managed to turn the ‘Ring in his fourth attempt in an amazing 7:22.10. The ‘Ring war began in May when Nissan announced that the 480 HP GT-R lapped the infamous German race track in 7:29.03. About a month later, GM came out and said that its 640 HP supercharged Corvette ZR1 was the new ‘King of the Ring’ with a time of 7:26.40. -



The Dodge Viper ACR is essentially a race-track ready version of the stock Viper. While it retains the same 600 HP 8.4-liter V10 engine as the Viper SRT-10, it has undergone a strict diet and it features a racing suspension and clutch along with an aerodynamic bodykit.

According to the unofficial information provided by Motortrend, with the exception of the Racetech seat with a six-point harness, the ACRs (Dodge brought two vehicles to the ‘Ring) were factory stock and fitted with the no-cost option Hard Core package that sheds another 40 pounds with the elimination of the audio system, trunk carpet, rear cabin sound insulation, tire inflator kit, hood insulator, and steel battery cover.

Mercedes SL 63 AMG by Kicherer

Mercedes SL 63 AMG by Kicherer


The well-known Tuners, Kicherer begin with naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 engine and increase its power by a 40 horsepower up to total of 560 horsepower whilst torque now increases to 670 Nm.
The car fitted with the EVO sports exhaust system which offers it more aggressive sound. The upgrades are an improved 0 to 100 kmph time of just 4.3s whilst top speed now is 320 kmph.

An extra carbon fiber coverings are available on front and rear apron and incorporated diffuser helps the flow of air in car at a high speeds.

Audi R8 GT3 Race Version with 500+ HP and Rear-Wheel-Drive!

Audi R8 GT3 Race Version with 500+ HP and Rear-Wheel-Drive!


For the first time in its history, Audi is offering customers the chance to buy a racing sports car in the form of the GT3 version of the R8 coupe. "The R8 is the first production Audi bearing the name and genes of a successful racing sportscar and is therefore an excellent base from which to build up our first big customer sport program,” explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich. "Ever since the R8 was unveiled we’ve been inundated with enquiries about a race version.” Available for order from autumn 2009, the R8 GT3 will be able to participate in numerous national and international race series.

Given that the GT3 regulations prohibit the use of four-wheel drive, Audi’s race-spec sportscar comes with a rear-wheel-drive powertrain. The German automaker hasn’t given out all the details yet, but it did say that the mid-engined R8 GT3 will deliver more than 500 HP from the modified V8 engine. Power will be transmitted to the rear wheels via a newly developed six-speed sequential sports gearbox while the suspension will use almost exclusively components from the production model.

As you can see in the pictures, Audi has developed a full aerodynamic bodykit for the R8 GT3 that includes a modified front end and a large rear-wing to generate the required downforce. The R8 GT3 will also feature the necessary safety equipment to guarantee the well being of the driver in the case of an accident. The first test races of the race-prepped R8 in various European racing series are scheduled for the 2009 season.

Bugatti Planning to Replace the Veyron in 2012

Bugatti Planning to Replace the Veyron in 2012




You’d think that the VW Group would think twice before developing a worthy successor to the outrageous Bugatti Veyron 16.4 after all the delays and problems that where associated with the development of the current model but as Bugatti’s Bugatti boss Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen pointed out to British car magazine Autocar, the company has already made plans to replace the 1,001 HP supercar around 2012 with another ultra high-end model.

“We will be staying on top of everybody else and we will not be producing a smaller, or cheaper car and we will not be moving volumes up. Bugatti customers are very extreme people,” he told Autocar.

Talking about Bugatti’s future plans, another high-level source said that the company is also considering adding a second model line, quite possibly a high-end luxury sedan based on the next Bentley Arnage that will rival the Rolls Royce Phantom. The supercar maker is also said to develop an even more powerful GT version of the current Veyron that could top 1,200 HP at the end of the current model’s production cycle.


Rossi 66 with Corvette C2 Looks and C6 Hardware Coming to 2008 SEMA

Rossi 66 with Corvette C2 Looks and C6 Hardware Coming to 2008 SEMA



The 2008 SEMA

Blue Fusion is the latest company to join in on the latest trend here in the States of re-bodying new Corvettes to look like the second generation model of the 1960s. Dubbed the Rossi 66, Blue Fusion’s Corvette will use the current C6/Z06/ZR1 platform and dress it with a body that mimics the lines of the 1966 C2 split window ‘Vette. Or at least that’s what Blue Fusion supports as the only year that the split window made its appearance on the C2 Corvette was in 1963 – talk about a big booboo..

Model-Year blunder aside, the first production version of the Rossi 66 will be displayed at the SEMA 2008 in Las Vegas this fall. The car will be built to order at he company’s facilities from a new C6, a C6/Z06/ZR1 or a customer supplied C6 donor chassis. Along with the coupe version, Blue Fusion says that it is also preparing a fully functioning convertible and various stages of Sport and Competition versions that will include a GT2 class type for full on-track racing applications.

2009 Toyota Hi-Lux Receives Subtle Facelift

2009 Toyota Hi-Lux Receives Subtle Facelift




Toyota’s official Malayisian website has gone ahead and revealed the first image of the mildly facelifted 2009 Hi-Lux pick-up truck. Unless you own a Hi-Lux, you will probably have a hard time spotting the differences between the 2008 and 2009 model. Minor changes on the outside include a heavier profiled front bumper, a new grille, restyled wing mirrors with integrated indicators and new alloy wheels. Toyota Europe has yet to make an announcement but expect the revised Hi-Lux to hit European showroom floors towards the end of 2008 or early 2009.

Pininfarina’s Rolls-Royce Based Hyperion Unveiled

Pininfarina’s Rolls-Royce Based Hyperion Unveiled




This is the first picture of Pininfarina’s Hyperion that will make its official debut at the Pebble Beach Concours classic car show in Monterey, California on August 13. The Hyperion is a one-off coach-built model that was commissioned by an unnamed and apparently, very rich enthusiast. Based on the Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe, the Hyperion is supposed to pay homage to the great pre war cars with its style, size and overall presence.

Heffner Lamborghini Gallardo with 930HP at the Wheels!

Heffner Lamborghini Gallardo with 930HP at the Wheels!




Heffner, as in Heffner Performance has introduced a special tuning package for the Lamborghini Gallardo that could stir the same havoc as a pin-up model on Hugh Hefner’s Playboy magazine centerfold. The Florida-based firm has enhanced the Gallardo’s 5.0-liter V10 engine with the addition of twin-turbos, polished crankshaft journals, a new custom exhaust system and a series of other mods that help boost power to an outrageous 930 HP –at the wheels… It is not clear if Heffner Performance offers buyers the option to disable the Gallardo’s AWD system sending all that massive power to the rear wheels as it has done in the past with other modified Lamborghinis, though that’s something we’d like to see in action –from a safe distance of course. More super cars>>>

Inside Performance BMW 3-Series Tuning Package

Inside Performance BMW 3-Series Tuning Package



The crew at Inside Performance has developed a new styling package for the BMW 3-Series Sedan and Touring models. The most prominent features of the package are the M6-themed alloy wheels and the sport exhaust system that includes quad tailpipes similiar in design with those found on the M3. The exhaust system that is priced at €1,150 can be combined with carbon fiber rear diffuser that will cost you an extra €650. Inside Perfomance’s styling package also includes an array of carbon fiber accessorises ranging from the carbon-mirror housings to the carbon rear spoiler lips and from the carbon air intakes to a complete carbon interior.

BMW 2015 Concept

BMW 2015 Concept

The 3rd year students of the IED – European Institute of Design, Turin designed the BMW of 2025 concept. This project was supported by BMW and the special commission was set up by the car manufacturer to pursue designs through their internal stages.












The commission was built up of Thomas Plath (Director, Model Techniques & Process Management, BMW), Anders Warning (Director, Exterior Design, BMW) and Chris Bangle.

The students were received directive in designing BMW of 2015, and was to “interpret the language, evolution & trademark essence, in the view of company’s future viewpoints”.
In specific, the works ‘Africa, Decompose concept’ by Mihai Panaitescu and Raphael and ‘Snug’ by Kevin Schlaepfer, David Raffai, Alberto Usai and Andrea Torchia were gathered with the high praise from BMW commission.

2009 VW Golf VI to be Auctioned for Charity in London on October 15

2009 VW Golf VI to be Auctioned for Charity in London on October 15





Don’t mind the blue veil covering the new Golf; the organisers of the London Press Club Ball had no idea that pictures of the car would be unleashed online. Surpassing the leak, the London Press Club Ball on October 15 will mark the first public appearance in the UK of the sixth generation Golf as VW’s new hatch will be the star charity auction prize at the glitzy mingling of 450 of Britain's most influential journalists and PRs. All proceeds from the auction will go to the “Journalists' Charity”, which is a UK charity organization for all journalists in need.

Ball committee chairman Philippa Kennedy said: 'It was a real coup to secure the next generation Volkswagen Golf as a prize. In the past we have had generous support from Audi, Peugeot and Honda providing cars as auction prizes. But this is the first time we will have unveiled a prize car before it has even been officially launched in Britain."

“The timing seemed perfect and, happily, Volkswagen agreed. So it's a great scoop for us and of course for whoever successfully bids for it. And those at the Ball will be among the first in the UK to see it up close.”