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Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

Sep 3

Posted by Insider in Ford

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Here we are, just one year after Ford introduced its extreme off-roader, the F-150 SVT Raptor and the company is already announcing an upgrade for the vehicle. The most important changes brought by the 2011 model year are the addition of a SuperCrew cab version and the addition of a more powerful 6.2 liter engine.

The SuperCrew option adds 12 inches to the vehicle, coming with two extra doors and an additional set of seats in the back, as well as with a 5.5 foot box for the extra stuff.

Under the hood of all the 2011 Raptors, Ford will install a 6.2 liter V8 powerplant that replaces the 5.4 liter V8 unit used by the beast until now. The engine, which was previously only available as an option, delivers 411 hp and a maximum torque of 434 lb-ft. The beefier unit will increase the price of the vehicle.

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Dodge Durango 2011

Sep 2

Posted by Insider in Dodge Viper

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As the first step in its new product offensive, Dodge is introducing the all-new 2011 Durango SUV.

The vehicle comes with a stiffened unibody structure, with the company promising that the driving experience will be an involving one. All the areas of the car have been modified, with the SUV offering a fresh, manly design.

Based on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s platform, the Durango comes with two petrol powerplants. The entry-level one is a 3.6 liter Pentastar V6, while the second one is a 5.7 liter Hemi V8 that comes with a Multi-displacement system, which shuts down four of the unit’s cylinders when power is not needed in order to save fuel. Both units use variable-valve timing (VVT) and are available with all-wheel-drive. Dodge emphasized that both engines offer a high fuel efficiency, as well as exceptional towing capacity. The Durango comes with standard trailer sway control, with the V8 version being able to tow up to 7,400 lbs and the V6 one up to 6,200 lbs (a class-leading value).

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Remaps the BMW 3.0D Engine By Superchips

Sep 1

Posted by Insider in BMW, Gadget

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The UK automotive electronics specialist Superchips announced that it has developed an ECU remap for BMW’s 245 hp 3.0-liter six-cylinder direct injection common rail diesel engine.

As a reminder, we’ll tell you that the powerplant can be found on a wide variety of current BMW models: 3 Series (E90/1/2/3), 5 Series (F07), 7 Series (F01), GT (F10), X5 (E70) and X6 (E71/2).

The tuning company’s engineers worked to improve both the performance and the efficiency of the 3.0D engine, optimizing the fueling and turbo boost settings. The modifications have been validated through multiple tests, including real-world sessions and dyno tests.

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BMW X6 widebody

Sep 1

Posted by Insider in BMW, Tuner

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German tuning firm Enco Exclusive has put together a new widebody package for the BMW X6. The €15,000 (tax included) package comes with new body parts, lighting elements, and a set of 23-inch wheels.

Appearance changes come by way of a new front end, with a bumper that has LED daytime lights and three oversized air intakes to allow the brakes and the engine to cool down. The huge wheel arches give credit to the “widebody” moniker, requiring a different set of side sills and modified rear doors to give the car a more uniform design. This was also done to fit in with the oversized, robust bumper with quad tailpipes mounted closer to the middle.

The vehicle itself sits on huge 23×11-inch Jura wheels, making the vehicle look like it genuinely needs the new arches. The wheels are wrapped in 315/25 R3 tires. A new paint job is also included, but it is hopefully not limited to the contrasted design of the demo car.

Enco Exclusive says that no other “BMW has had such a polarising effect as the gigantic X6.” We’re not sure that this package solves the problem, but several tuner enthusiasts will surely like the kit.

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Volvo New 1.6L GTDi Engines

Aug 30

Posted by Insider in Engine, Volvo

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Swedish carmaker Volvo announced today it has extended the engine range with the addition of the T3 and T4, two four-cylinder 1.6-litre petrol engines using the latest direct injection technology. The GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) concept reportedly offers high performance while delivering a low fuel consumption.

The 1.6 GTDi T3 with 150 horsepower (110 kW) and 240 Nm and the T4 with 180 horsepower (132 kW) and 240 Nm (with a boost to 270 Nm available on demand) will be available in the all-new Volvo S60 and V60.

“We estimate reductions in fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in the region of twenty percent compared with a conventional petrol engine with larger displacement and similar performance,” said Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President Product Development at Volvo Cars. “At the same time, the GTDi engines provide the sort of lugging power and driving feel of a modern diesel engine.”

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Audi TT-RS Hybrid Turbocharger

Aug 30

Posted by Insider in Audi, Engine

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The Audi TT RS is about to receive an extreme engine tuning package that will bring it into a totally new performance league.

The power kit comes from LOBA Motorsport is currently working on a sports turbocharger for Audi’s 2.5 liter turbo five-cylinder engine found on the car.

The charger promises to boost the power past the 500 hp mark. However, the exact power rating is not known yet. The unit is based on a BorgWarner KKK version and has been optimized by LOBA Motorsport. The latter company’s engineers have made extensive modification in order to reach this kind of power boost and offer a reliable product.

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Mazdaspeed 3 Goes Diesel?

Aug 30

Posted by Insider in Mazda

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The world of hot hatches might receive a pretty mad member in the future, and not in a good way. It seems that the next generation of the Mazdaspeed 3 (known as the Mazda3 MPS in Europe) might get an oil-burner instead of the current turbocharged petrol powerplant, as Car and Driver reports.

Robert Davis, Senior Vice-President of product development for Mazda’s U.S. arm told the aforementioned source that the company is currently considering the idea of using a diesel engine for the future generation of the fastest Mazda3 on the market.

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Senner Audi A1

Aug 29

Posted by Insider in Audi

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The Audi A1 is a vehicle that has been created with the aim of claiming a top position in its segment. This means that the German automotive producer has developed many top solutions for the car. However, there are some who consider that there would be room for improvement. One example comes from Senner, which has prepared a modification kit for the A1.

The tuning program starts under the hood, where an ECU remap is used to boost the 1.6 liter TDI diesel engine’s power and torque figures from the stock values of 105 hp & 250 Nm to 140 hp & 310 Nm. The unit also uses a stainless steel sport exhaust that comes with two pipes.

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Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS automatic

Aug 29

Posted by Insider in Lotus

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Lotus has revealed the Evora S and Evora IPS.

The IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) features a 3.5-liter V6 with 280 PS (206 kW / 276 hp) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. Backed up by a six-speed automatic transmission, the Evora accelerates from 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds (0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds) and has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In terms of efficiency, the car has a combined fuel consumption rating of 8.8l/100km (26.7 mpg US) and a CO2 emissions rating of 208 g/km.

On the other hand, the Evora S is powered by a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 with 350 PS (258 kW / 346 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a six-speed manual which allows the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds), before hitting a top speed of 172 mph (277 km/h).

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Volvo S60 By Heico Sportiv

Aug 26

Posted by Insider in Volvo

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After offering a preview of the project back in July, the tuners at Heico Sportiv have finally released details and photos of their take on the Volvo S60, scheduled for official market launch on September 18. With modifications brought both to the car’s visual appearance as well as under its hood, the Volvo S60 by Heico Sportiv is sporty and dynamic.

“We’ve given the Volvo S60 the expressiveness which potential owners of such a dynamic vehicle crave for,” explains Heico Sportiv General Manager, Holger Hedtke.

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