About Kia K9 2012

This model’s Korean market name, K9, will complete Kia’s domestic market K-series range of passenger cars, whose members also include the front-wheel drive K5 (Optima in overseas markets) and K7 (Cadenza in overseas markets) sedans.

K9 is the latest continuation of Kia’s evolving design DNA, carrying its family-look radiator grille, bold high-tech luxury car style LED headlamps, with classic design echoes in its voluminous hood. Viewed from the front, K9 presents an imposing and characterful image.

Kia K9 2012

Furthermore, the sophisticated and bold profile with its simple but strong character line and the innovative and stable rear view with its high-tech LED combination lamps, luxurious chrome garnish and bumper-integrated muffler, completes the parameters for whole new level of luxury car design.

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Mercedes-Benz CL C216 Black Edition 2012 Review

The Mercedes-Benz CL C216 luxury class coupe is bulky and majestic with its wide body kit, containing new front mud wings as well as widened rear body and side skirts and a decent roof scoop in addition to new front and rear bumpers. The body kit is suitable for all models of the C216 series.

The drop centre light alloy rims of size 10 x 20 inches on the front and 13 x 20 inches on the rear axle form a perfect fill-up for the voluminous wheel arches.

Mercedes-Benz CL C216 Black Edition 2012 Review

The Prior Design products are manufactured from Duraflex. Through its excellent surface structure and high level of stability, this high grade material enables easy and cost-effective lacquering. The high level of fitting accuracy of the Prior Design components also enables successful assembly absolutely without difficulties. Prior Design also offers the option of professional lacquering of the parts as well as the perfect assembly on the base vehicle. Moreover, several carbon parts can be supplied on demand as are also individual tailor-made equipments in our establishment.

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2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

With an increase in power up to 1,200 HP, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse has entered a new dimension of open-top driving. Optically aligned to the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which holds the current world speed record of 431 km/h, the Vitesse also impresses with its dynamic driving characteristics.

Bugatti’s engineers have developed the current Grand Sport, with its 1,001 HP and 1,250 Nm, into an even more powerful vehicle. The Vitesse’s maximum torque is now an impressive 1,500 Nm. The increased power of the new roadster’s 16-cylinder engine is made possible by the four enlarged turbochargers and intercoolers. The chassis has also been modified to support the power increase.

The Vitesse therefore also ensures the supreme range of excellent features one would expect of a Bugatti super sports car, from precise driving dynamics to extraordinary acceleration and braking.

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2012 Venom Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Epochal

Based on the Mc Laren Mercedes SLR722, Wheelsandmore installing a handcrafted exhaustsystem with sports catalysts and remote-able flaps, adapted to remapped ecu software and a new pulley is resulting in totally 727 hp and 950 nm. Handling these brute power strictly required a suspension revision. So Wheelsandmore decided to contact coilover specialists KW to develop a compression and rebound adjustable, full race approved system for this Mc Laren Mercedes SLR722.

Due to their weight-optimized properties the handcrafted, multi-piece forged wheels of the type 6Sporz² are significant and additionally effecting the improved acceleration. Those high-end rims are filling out the carbon fiber body perfectly sizing 9.0 x20″ at the front and 11.5 x 20 inches at the rear axle. Highest quality standards are also elected with the 255/30/20 and 305/25/20 Sportmaxx tires from Dunlop.

2012 Venom Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Epochal

In the end Wheelsandmore didn’t even stop to do an exclusive job to the interior. With nappaleather, carbonparts, a new steering wheel and stepped alcantara and detailed red stitchings the Mercedes Mc Laren SLR 722 has become a more unique individual supercar.

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2013 Audi TT RS Plus Review

Audi TT RS Plus Available in both Coupe and Roadster, the Audi TT RS Plus compact sports car stands out for its awe-inspiring performance. Its power-boosted five-cylinder turbo delivers 265 kW (360 hp), sufficient for a top speed of 280 km/h (173.98 mph). The 2.5-liter TFSI in the Audi TT RS plus is a high-performance engine. Compared with the engine on which it is based, this turbocharged direct-injection unit delivers 15 kW (20 hp) more power. It produces 465 Nm (342.97 lb-ft) of torque, 15 Nm (11.06 lb-ft) more than before. Customers can choose between a manual six-speed transmission and the seven-speed S tronic with its lightning-fast gearshifts.

The Audi TT RS Plus Coupe with S tronic catapults from a standstill to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds (with manual transmission: 4.3 seconds). The Roadster completes the same exercise in 4.2 seconds (with manual transmission: 4.4 seconds). Top speed is limited to 280 km/h (173.98 mph) for all versions of the car.

2013 Audi TT RS Plus Review

The Audi TT RS plus is fitted with 19-inch cast wheels of five-arm “Rotor” design; they are painted black with contrasting red rim flanges. The wheels are fitted with 255/35 tires. The adaptive damping system known as Audi magnetic ride is available as an option. A large, fixed rear wing increases downforce at the back of the car.

The Audi TT RS plus Coupe with manual transmission costs €60,650 in Germany or €62,800 with the seven-speed S tronic. The Audi TT RS plus Roadster has a list price of €63,500 or €65,650 respectively.

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2012 Lumma Design BMW CLR 600 GT Review

Based on the BMW 650i Cabriolet, the LUMMA CLR 600 GT, revealed for the first time at the 82nd Auto Salon exhibition in Geneva. With its perfectly formed aerodynamic package, together with an increase in power to 490 BHP (360 kW) and GTB-Monoblock 20” wheels this, the sixth Cabriolet from LUMMA Design, is utterly seductive.

The subtle aerodynamic package of the LUMMA CLR 600 GT is presented with great attention to detail. Alongside a front spoiler with LED daytime driving lights and side skirts, a rear diffuser is also included. The parts – produced in OEM quality – give the BMW Cabriolet a sporty appearance, which is underpinned by a noticeable power boost and improved vehicle dynamics.

2012 Lumma Design BMW CLR 600 GT Review

In place of the 408 BHP (300 kW) found in the series models, the eight-cylinder engine now produces 490 BHP (360 kW). In comparison to the series model (600 Nm), the maximum torque now lies at a powerful 720 Newtonmeters. The top speed has been increased to 160 mph. A flow-optimized muffler with four stainless steel tail pipes, each 90 millimeters in diameter, adds to the sound of the performance-enhanced eight-cylinder, providing a robust “sports sound.” The wheel housings are embellished with LUMMA GTB Monoblock alloy rims with Vredestein Ultra-High-Performance 255/35-20 tires on the front and 285/30-20 at the drive shaft. Lowered by 20 millimeters, the 9 and 10.5 x 20 inch wheels in a racing spokes design, with their black surface finish, look even more sporty underneath the mudguardsfenders.

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BMW M6 2012 Review

The new BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible comes with a high-revving 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology, cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control; hallmark M power delivery headlined by instantaneous responsiveness and a sustained wave of thrust; highest output in the segment; 412 kW/560 hp at 6,000 – 7,000 rpm, maximum torque: 680 Newton metres (502 lb-ft) from 1,500 rpm; maximum engine speed: 7,200 rpm; engine output 10 per cent higher than predecessor models, maximum torque 30 per cent higher.

BMW M6 2012

Performance, fuel consumption and emissions data:

BMW M6 Coupe:

• Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 4.2 seconds,
• acceleration [0 – 200 km/h (124 mph)]: 12.6 seconds,
• top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph), 305 km/h (189 mph) with M Driver’s Package,
• average fuel consumption: 9.9 litres/100 kilometres (28.5 mpg imp),
• CO2 emissions: 232 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5.

BMW M6 Convertible:

• Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 4.3 seconds,
• acceleration [0 – 200 km/h (mph)]: 13.1 seconds,
• top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph), 305 km/h (189 mph) with M Driver’s Package),
• average fuel consumption: 10.3 litres/100 kilometres (27.4 mpg imp),
• CO2 emissions: 239 g/km, exhaust standard: EU5.

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Aston Martin V12 Zagato 2013 Review

The Aston Martin V12 Zagato is based on the highly acclaimed V12 Vantage and features a beautiful “handcrafted” aluminium and carbon fibre body. Combining traditional craftsmanship and high technology, the V12 Zagato also boasts Aston Martin’s most dynamic bonded aluminium platform and the power of the company’s acclaimed 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato 2013

On-sale now priced at £330,000 (plus local taxes) the production specification Aston Martin V12 Zagato will be showcased at the Geneva Salon International in March 2012. First deliveries are scheduled for autumn 2012 and will go into strictly limited production of up to 150 cars.

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About Nissan 370Z 2013

For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will once again be available in Coupe, Roadster and NISMO Z configurations. The 2013 370Z Coupe and 370Z Coupe Touring will each be available with a standard 332-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine and choice of 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed automatic transmission. The 2013 370Z Roadster and 370Z Roadster Touring will be offered with the same engine but with the 6-speed manual offered only with the Touring model (the 7-speed automatic transmission is available with both).

The Nissan NISMO 370Z offering racing-inspired exterior and interior styling, a specially tuned suspension and unique super-lightweight forged alloy wheels. Its 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine is matched with an exclusive H-configured exhaust system design, muffler tuning and optimized ECM (Engine Computer Module) control – creating 350 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque. Only one transmission is available, a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with standard SynchroRev Match®, which allows rev-matched heel-toe-like downshifting.

About Nissan 370Z 2013

Additional details on the 2013 Nissan 370Z will be available closer to the June on-sale date.

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