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| Audi Q5 custom concept unveiled at the Wörthersee Tour Posted: 19 May 2009 04:50 PM PDT  One of the highlights of this year’s 28th Wörthersee Tour which will take place between May 20-23 in Austria will be the Audi Q5 custom concept, a sporty version of the small SUV created especially for this event. The customized Q5 features a wider track (90 mm more than the production version), a ride height lowered by 60 mm, ceramic brakes, modified air intake and a special Daytona Gray matt paint with red applications on the rims, roof rails, front skirt and rear spoiler. The car’s sporty look is completed by the massive 21 inch 7 twin-spoke wheels. Under the hood, the Q5 custom concept is powered by the same 3.0 TFSI V6 engine from the S4, but whose power output has been increased from 333 hp (245 kW) to a more impressive 408 hp (300 kW), which means the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Photo Gallery: Audi Q5 Custom Concept
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| 680 hp Porsche 997 GT2 Biturbo by Wimmer RS Posted: 19 May 2009 03:29 PM PDT  Not the most known tuning company around, Wimmer Rennsporttechnik Solingen has a very impressive performance program for the Porsche 911 GT2, with the highlight being, without doubt, the 150 hp power increase, from the series 530 hp to an amazing 680 hp. The massive upgrade is made with the help of a bi-turbo engine, improvement to the engine management, new cylinder heads, sport camshafts, sport clutch and a custom-built Wimmer sport exhaust with two 100 Zeller sport catalysts. According to Wimmer RS, the pumped up Porsche goes from stand to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds, from 0 to 200 km/h (125 mph) in 9.78 seconds and 300 km/h (186 mph) is reached in 25.8 seconds. The top speed is somewhere around 356 km/h (221 mph), depending on conversion and clearance of the tires. The price for this package in Germany is 29,800 Euro ($40,500) and, beside the performance upgrade, customers will also get an styling kit with exterior mirrors and rear spoiler lip made of carbon (on request, all parts can be made of carbon), chassis improved with H&R components and 20 inch Sportec wheels. Photo Gallery: Porsche 997 GT2 tuning by Wimmer RS
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| Daimler acquires 10 percent stake in Tesla Motors Posted: 19 May 2009 10:01 AM PDT  Wow, that’s a very interesting move. German automotive giant Daimler and small California based startup Tesla Motors have announced a partnership, where Daimler bought a 10 percent stake in Tesla. Like I said, that’s an interesting move, but not completely unexpected, because the two companies were already working together to integrate Tesla’s lithium-ion battery pack and charging electronics into the first 1,000 electric Smarts. Daimler’s investment in Tesla means the two companies will work more closesly in developing battery systems, electric drive systems and individual vehicle projects. Also, as part of the agreement, Herbert Kohler, Daimler AG’s VP for E-Drive and Future Mobility will take a seat in Tesla’s board of directors. “Our strategic partnership is an important step to accelerate the commercialization of electric drives globally,” said Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. “As a young and dynamic company, Tesla stands for visionary power and pioneering spirit. Together with Daimler's 120 years of experience in the automotive sector this collaboration is a unique combination of two companies’ strengths. This marks another important milestone in Daimler's strategy for sustainable mobility.” “Daimler has set the benchmark for engineering excellence and vehicle quality for more than a century. It is an honor and a powerful endorsement of our technology that Daimler would choose to invest in and partner with Tesla,” said Tesla Chairman, CEO and Product Architect Elon Musk. “Daimler is also on the leading edge in the field of sustainable mobility. Among others the lithium-ion pouch-cell battery developed by Daimler and especially designed for automotive applications is of interest to us. We are looking forward to a strategic cooperation in a number of areas including leveraging Daimler's engineering, production and supply chain expertise. This will accelerate bringing our Tesla Model S to production and ensure that it is a superlative vehicle on all levels.” [Source: Tesla and Daimler] Post published on Rpmgo.com Daimler acquires 10 percent stake in Tesla Motors Related posts:
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| Hamann tuning program for the new BMW 7 Series Posted: 19 May 2009 09:42 AM PDT  The German tuner Hamann has released the first details and photos of their new tuning program for BMW’s flagship, the new 7 Series. The program includes an aerodynamic pack featuring new front skirt with integrated LED daytime running lights, new Hamann side skirts, rear shield insert optionally available for the 730d and the 740i, new roof spoiler and rear spoiler. The car’s sporty look is further improved by the four round stainless steel end pipes with a diameter of 90 mm and by the one-piece Hamann Design HM EVO 22 inch aluminium wheels, available in a glossy black paint finish. Under the hood, Hamann engineers are currently working on a performance enhamncement for the 730d, which boosts the diesel engine’s power output by 45 hp (33 kW), resulting a total output of 245 hp (180 kW). Handling was improved by using four progressively coiled chassis springs which lower the car by 40 mm (available for the 730d and the 740i), while the 750i and the 750Li models will get a lowering kit consisting of two chassis springs and an evening kit. Photo Gallery: BMW 7 Series tuning by Hamann
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