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- Ferrari 458 Italia on Forza 4 cover
- Subaru’s Sweet Tomorrow Campaign
- Paul McCartney’s Lamborghini 400 GT, Up For Sale
- New Details About The 2014 BMW X5 And X6 Models
- Mercedes SLC In The Works
- Dacia Duster No Limit Revealed
- U.S. Might Have To Face 62 MPG Eco Target
- Production Version BMW M5 Spied
- Mugen Wants A Sporty Version Of The Honda Jazz
- Spy Shots – Ford Focus ST
| Ferrari 458 Italia on Forza 4 cover Posted: 27 May 2011 04:53 AM PDT
Microsoft producers are building up the tension with months remaining until Forza 4′s launch. They are trying to promote the game by offering a collector’s edition which includes custom cars for Forza 3 (Ford Mustang GT Coupe 1965, Koenigsegg Agera 2011, Lexus SC300 1997, RUF RGT-8 2011, Tesla Roadster Sport 2011) as well as bonus Forza 4 models for a pre-order. Also a bonus will come if you order through amazon.com. Forza 4 is going to be the first auto simulator available for Xbox 360 Kinect, but more details will be made public during E3 conference this summer. In other good news, Forza 4 will allow players to import the cars from the previous version of the game. Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Subaru’s Sweet Tomorrow Campaign Posted: 27 May 2011 02:46 AM PDT
Subaru‘s Sweet Tomorrow Campaign ad was recently launched on the US market and is targeting asian-american young people. The Subaru model in this ad is the Legacy 2011, a choice for the soon-to-be parents which seek comfort and safety. The advert shows a young chinese-american family preparing for the birth of their first child by decorating and picking hobbies. Sweet Tomorrow is just the first of many Subaru campaigns which will target small segments of the society. It is scheduled for the 4th semester of 2011. Click here to view the embedded video. Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Paul McCartney’s Lamborghini 400 GT, Up For Sale Posted: 26 May 2011 03:00 PM PDT  1967 Lamborghini 400 GT The car you see in these pictures is an exquisite 1967 Lamborghini 400 GT that at one time it was owned by Paul McCartney. The British auction house Bonhams will sell this car on July 1st at the Goodwood Festival of Speed auction. They say that the car will be sold for at least $162,000, but they wouldn't be surprised if it will fetch even $194,000.  1967 Lamborghini 400 GT This stunning Lamborghini 400 GT is a 2+2 coupe, powered by a massive V12 3.9-liter engine that produces 316 hp (320 PS / 235 kW). The model was designed by Carrozzeria Touring, which was one of the most important Italian coach-builders of the 60s.  1967 Lamborghini 400 GT Source: Bonhams Auction House via Yahoo Autos via WCF Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| New Details About The 2014 BMW X5 And X6 Models Posted: 26 May 2011 02:00 PM PDT  2011 BMW X5 The guys over at Automobile have found out that the new generations of the BMW X5 and X6 will come with a lot of improvements in the fuel efficiency area and they will also emit less CO2. Both crossovers will benefit from new axles that are going to be 150 kg (330 pounds) lighter than the current ones. Combining this with other weight-saving implementations, the base next-gen X5 model might have a curb weight of less than 1,814 kg (4,000 lbs). Both the X5 and the X6 will benefit from a new generation of fuel-efficient power units. Aside from the usual 6- and 8-cylinder engines, the crossovers will be available with two smaller 4-cylinder units, a gasoline and a diesel. In addition, hybrid versions are also under development, like one with a 6-cylinder 345 hp (350 PS / 257 kW) engine and a 108 hp (110 PS / 81 kW) electric motor. Even the hot "M" models will be "greener" as the report says that they will be up to 15% more fuel efficient than the ones we see on the road nowadays. However, they'll still feature the same engine, which is a V8 twin-turbo 4.4-liter, but they will update it in order to output 557 hp (565 PS / 416kW). As far as the design is concerned, the BMW X6 will feature a more functional appearance which will improve the rear passenger headroom and the rearward visibility. Inside the cabin, expect to see a look inspired from the 5-Series GT, featuring a panoramic moonroof, wood trim, leather upholstery, along with power-operated rear seats. The report says that we should expect the next-gen BMW X5 to make its first official appearance at the 2014 edition of the North American International Auto Show. The X6 will be out six month later. Source: Automobile via WCF Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Posted: 26 May 2011 01:00 PM PDT  Mercedes SLC (rendering) A worthy rival for the Porsche 911 is in the works at Mercedes as the company's officials have confirmed that a new front-engined sports cars will be out in 2014, positioned beneath the exquisite (and very expensive) SLS. The Mercedes SLC will be a 2-seat, V8-powered car that will have a base price tag of about 75,000 pounds. The car is being developed by both MB and AMG. The latter will be responsible for taking care of the engineering, development and testing, just like they did with the aforementioned SLS. At first, the German automaker will launch the coupe version, but in 2016 they'll introduce a roadster variant which will feature a fabric roof. To keep the costs down to a minimum, Mercedes will use a lot of the components from the upcoming 7th generation of the SL which will be out in 2012. The car will be powered by a naturally-aspirated version of the newest "M157" engine developed by AMG. It will be a V8 5.5-liter power unit that will produce at least 420 hp in its standard configuration. Most likely, it will be mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox, an updated version of the one we find in the SLS. Source: AutoCar Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Dacia Duster No Limit Revealed Posted: 26 May 2011 11:00 AM PDT  Dacia Duster No Limit The French automaker Renault has finally revealed the specially-prepared version of the Romanian SUV Dacia Duster which will participate in this year's Pikes Peak Hill Climb event. As you can see, this version is totally different from the production model.  Dacia Duster No Limit Probably the biggest change over the regular version is the V6 3.8-liter engine borrowed from the all-mighty Nissan GT-R. They've tuned it and it now produces a whopping 850 hp!  Dacia Duster No Limit This powerful engine has been linked to a 6-speed Sadev sequential gearbox that was especially developed for this event. Renault says that the huge rear wing was necessary and the entire bodykit of the Duster was developed in the wind tunnel.  Dacia Duster No Limit Source: Renault via ZerCustoms Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| U.S. Might Have To Face 62 MPG Eco Target Posted: 26 May 2011 10:00 AM PDT
This will have a huge impact not only in the U.S., but also on all of the premium car makers from Europe as they will have to reach that 62 mpg average for the entire lineup of models. If these targets will become a law, just about any car that is bigger than the Volkswagen Golf will have to be either a plug-in hybrid or must feature a range-extender electric drivetrain. According to some experts within the automotive industry, if this 62 mpg average will become mandatory, a new car will cost between $6,500 and $10,000 more than now. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers said that if the prices for cars will go up by 25%, many people working in the car manufacturing industry will lose their jobs. I don't think that this law will pass because it is a little bit too drastic and it comes with some considerable downsides. However, this trend will continue in the years to come and all manufacturers will have to come up with more eco-friendly cars and this can only be a good thing, if the prices for these cars will not go up. Source: AutoCar Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Production Version BMW M5 Spied Posted: 26 May 2011 09:00 AM PDT  BMW M5 During the Shanghai Motor Show last month, BMW brought a concept version of the upcoming M5 and now we have some fresh spy shots with the production model which will hit the dealerships towards the end of this year. The guys over at AutoCar managed to take these photos somewhere near Nurburgring.  BMW M5 It will make its official debut this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show and it will be powered by a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbocharged V8 engine that generates 552 hp and has a peak torque of 510 lb.-ft, which is 52 hp and 126 lb.-ft more in comparison to the outgoing model that packs a V10 5.5-liter naturally-aspirated power plant.  BMW M5 With this engine, the new M5 will be able to do the 0-60 mph sprint in about 4.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 155 mph (limited just like all "M" models). The German automaker said that the new generation of the M5 will be 25% more fuel efficient compared to the model that it will replace, thanks to the fact that it will feature the company's EfficientDynamic technologies, like: start/stop function, disengaging alternator and brake energy recuperation.  BMW M5 BMW is also developing an all-wheel drive version of the upcoming M5 in order to satisfy its U.S. clients, where AWD Audi and Mercedes/AMG models are selling very well.  BMW M5 In the United Kingdom, prices should start from around 75,000 pounds.  BMW M5 Source: AutoCar Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Mugen Wants A Sporty Version Of The Honda Jazz Posted: 26 May 2011 08:00 AM PDT  Mugen Honda Jazz (rendering) I never was a big fan of the Honda Jazz and a sporty version is not appropriate for such a car, at least that's my opinion. Anyway, Honda's UK-based performance tuning division has admitted that it wants to come up with a hot version of the supermini. You probably already know that Mugen is developing the limited-run supercharged version of the hybrid-powered CRZ so a sporty Jazz is not out of the equation.  Mugen Honda Jazz (rendering) For the Japanese version of the Honda Jazz, Mugen offers plenty of styling packages, but the power increases are very small. In order to come up with a considerably more powerful Jazz, Mugen might use the supercharged hybrid configuration of the CRZ or the engine used in the Civic Type R, a 2.0-liter VTEC high-revving, normally aspirated power plant.  Mugen Honda Jazz (rendering) I don't think that such a car will be successful in Europe where there are dozens of alternatives to choose from. Maybe, by adding a very aggressive bodykit will make the car look more appealing. The renderings in these photos look promising, but we don't know how the production version will look like, if there will be one. We'll have to wait and see. Source: Mugen via AutoCar Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Posted: 26 May 2011 07:00 AM PDT  Ford Focus ST Our esteemed colleagues from AutoCar have managed to grab a few spy shots with the highly anticipated hot ST version of the new Ford Focus, which should hit the UK dealerships at the beginning of next year. The model you see in these shots is one of the 60 development prototypes that are undergoing tests in Europe and North America.  Ford Focus ST As we previously mentioned, the Ford Focus ST will be powered by a new 2.0-liter turbocharged Ecoboost engine that produces 247 hp. This power unit will be mated as standard to a 6-speed manual transmission and the company says that the Focus ST will come with class-leading fuel economy. In addition, they said that the car will feature a lower driving position in comparison to the previous model.  Ford Focus ST Source: AutoCar Post published on Rpmgo.com |
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