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- E3 brings F1 2011 first impressions and screenshots
- CFC Volkswagen Beetle Revealed
- Tesla Motors Raises $210 Million For Model X SUV
- Audi A4 Cabrio By Sport Wheels
- Infiniti EX30d UK Pricing Revealed
- Maserati Quattroporte By MR Car Design
- 2012 BMW 1-Series Leaked
- Skoda Superb Combi Laurin & Klement Revealed
- Cars We Hate Part 11 – Tatra T603
| E3 brings F1 2011 first impressions and screenshots Posted: 06 Jun 2011 04:36 AM PDT E3 conference gave the opportunity for the F1 2011 team to release some of the game’s specs. Stephen Hood, chief game designer, talked about some of the carrer mode enhancements, about the increased number of venues and about the improvements made to the multiplayer mode. F1 2011 will feature a multiplayer split-screen mode designed for gamers which like face-to-face racing. The main improvement in this section is the full 24-car grid option which is made available starting this year. This comes after several complains made by F1 2010 players who said that the half grid severly minimized the gaming experience. The carrer mode of F1 2011 will feature more complexe and realistic details like press releases post-race containing headlines of actions made by the player during the events and also a co-op carrer mode which will allow two players to act as teammates during a full F1 season. F1 2011 comes out September 23rd on PC, Xbox 360 and Play Station 3. Post published on Rpmgo.com   |
| CFC Volkswagen Beetle Revealed Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:00 AM PDT  CFC Volkswagen Beetle CFC stands for CarFilmComponents and is a German firm located in Weilheim, Bavaria that is specialized in offering foil coverings for various cars. Their recent project is this Volkswagen Beetle show car that features lots of cartoon characters and other types of art work.  CFC Volkswagen Beetle As you can see from these photos, the front & rear wings, front apron and the side skirts of the car have been wrapped around in a special velvet foil and stickers. The latter have high quality digital printings which give the car a funky look. All this can be yours if you are willing to pay 2,200 Euros.  CFC Volkswagen Beetle Aside from this art work, CFC's Beetle benefits from 19-inch alloy wheels that have a black and white finish, which will set you back another 339 Euros / wheel. These rims can be wrapped around in Kumho Ecsta SPT rubbers that cost 159 Euros each.  CFC Volkswagen Beetle In order to improve the handling and the stability of the VW Beetle, CFC fitted the car with a stainless steel KW Version 1 coilover suspension, along with stabilizers & adjustable wheel spacers borrowed from SCC.  CFC Volkswagen Beetle CFC said that this car is for sale but they've forgot to mention its price tag.  CFC Volkswagen Beetle Source: CFC via ZerCustoms Post published on Rpmgo.com  |
| Tesla Motors Raises $210 Million For Model X SUV Posted: 05 Jun 2011 11:30 PM PDT  2012 Tesla Model S Good news for those of you looking forward to seeing Tesla's next year electric Model X sport utility vehicle. The company has managed to raise more than $200 million dollars this week in a follow-on public offering. Most of the money will be used for the development of the company's third EV, the Model X, which will be out sometime next year. Tesla Motors priced its offering of the 5.3 million shares @ 28.76$ / share, which is considerably more than last year's $19 / share. At the moment there aren't many details available about the upcoming Model X, but one thing that we know is that it will feature the same powertrain as the soon-to-be-released Model S. The company mentioned that they will become profitable when the Model S hits the market in 2012, but until then they needed the additional equity in order to ramp up the production for the green SUV. Source: Tesla Motors via GreenCarReports Post published on Rpmgo.com  |
| Audi A4 Cabrio By Sport Wheels Posted: 05 Jun 2011 11:00 PM PDT  Sport Wheels Audi A4 Cabrio The German tuners from Sport Wheels have developed an upgrade program for the Audi A4 Cabrio that adds a few goodies to this very desirable car. They've managed to increase the output of the engine to 250 hp and 372 Nm of torque by remapping the ECU and installing a new exhaust system that features middle and rear silencers, along with 4x83mm Le Mans pipes borrowed from Eisenmann. For those of you that choose the exhaust system, you'll also get the rear apron that houses it.
 Sport Wheels Audi A4 Cabrio As you can see, the Audi A4 Cabrio also got a new set of white Eta Beta Tettsut X-ceramic 20-inch rims, wrapped around Dunlop Sport Maxx GT rubbers. In addition, the German specialists can install on your A4 Cabrio an Inox Coilover KW Variant 3 suspension.
 Sport Wheels Audi A4 Cabrio That power upgrade will cost you 849 Euros while for the exhaust system you'll have to pay 1666 Euros, along with the mandatory rear apron that costs 130 Euros. That suspension will set you back another 1759 Euros.  Sport Wheels Audi A4 Cabrio Source: Sport Wheels via ZerCustoms Post published on Rpmgo.com  |
| Infiniti EX30d UK Pricing Revealed Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:30 PM PDT  Infiniti EX30d GT Premium The Japanese automaker Infiniti has revealed a couple of days ago the price list for its EX30d model for the UK market. Clients will be able to choose from one of the three trim levels: base, GT and GT Premium.  Infiniti EX30d GT Premium The SUV is motivated by a diesel-powered V6 engine that produces 406 lb.-ft of torque and is linked to a 7-speed manual gearbox and an AWD drive. As standard, the car is offered with electrically-adjustable seats and steering column, xenon cornering headlights, along with a premium sound system and sat-nav. The GT Premium trim level comes with Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Connectiviti+, Bose audio system, electrically-operated sunroof and 19-inch alloy rims.  Infiniti EX30d GT Premium The entry-level Infiniti EX30d has a base price of 37,130 pounds, while the GT model costs 41,390 pounds. If you opt for the GT Premium, prepare to pay at least 45,270 pounds. Source: Infiniti via ZerCustoms Post published on Rpmgo.com  |
| Maserati Quattroporte By MR Car Design Posted: 05 Jun 2011 10:00 PM PDT  Maserati Quattroporte By MR Car Design Earlier this week, the tuning specialists over at MR Car Design revealed their latest upgrade program for the Maserati Quattroporte. This new package consists of a healthy power boost, new wheels and a new exhaust system.  Maserati Quattroporte By MR Car Design They've managed to increase the total output figure to 430 hp, up from the standard 400 hp by remapping the ECU. That annoying top speed limiter that you'll find in the standard version has been removed.  Maserati Quattroporte By MR Car Design The car also got a custom-made dynamic pressure-optimized stainless steel exhaust system that sports four 76mm tailpipes. The Quattroporte now rides on 9×22-inch Vossen wheels, wrapped around in 245/30R22 rubber for the front wheels and 295/25R22 for the ones in the back. By installing H&R springs, MR Car Design lowered the car by 20-30mm.  Maserati Quattroporte By MR Car Design Source: MR Car Design via ZerCustoms Post published on Rpmgo.com  |
| Posted: 05 Jun 2011 09:30 PM PDT  2012 BMW 1-Series I always considered the 1-Series to be the ugliest car BMW has ever made and the new generation is even uglier than before. The German automaker will launch the car this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show and although it looks more substantial than the car that it will be replacing, that front fascia which looks like the 5-Series GT (another design flop) was a very bad idea.  2012 BMW 1-Series There are good things about it though, like the fact that it offers a roomier cabin thanks to the fact that the wheelbase now measures 105.9 inches (2.69 meters). In addition, the luggage capacity has also been raised by an additional 7 cubic feet (200 liters).  2012 BMW 1-Series Clients (not many I'm sure) will have to pick from the long list of engines which will be available upon launch. For example, the 1.6-liter gasoline engine will be offered in three output configurations: 134 hp (136 PS / 100 kW), 168 hp (170 PS / 100 kW) and probably a little bit later, the 247 hp (250 PS / 184 kW) unit.  2012 BMW 1-Series If you are a diesel man, the 2012 BMW 1-Series will get a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, capable of outputting 114 hp (116 PS / 85 kW), 141 hp (143 PS / 105 kW) or 181 hp (184 PS / 135 kW). All these engines will be mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or an 8-speed automatic transmission.  2012 BMW 1-Series All of the 1-Series variants will benefit from BMW's start/stop system and the regenerative brakes technology as part of the company's EfficientDynamics strategy. This means that the car will be able to return from 40.6 to 54.7 mpg (4.3 to 5.8 liters / 100 km).  2012 BMW 1-Series Source: WCF Post published on Rpmgo.com  |
| Skoda Superb Combi Laurin & Klement Revealed Posted: 05 Jun 2011 09:00 PM PDT  Skoda Superb Comb Laurin & Klement Skoda and Laurin & Klement have teamed up again, this time for dressing up the Superb Combi model and they'll unveil it at this year's Autosalon Brno. It was created in order to be one of the most luxurious cars from Skoda, featuring chrome exterior accents and a new set of bespoke 18-inch alloy rims. The interior benefits from Magnetic Brown leather upholstery, stainless steel door sills and a piano black trim.  Skoda Superb Comb Laurin & Klement Customers will be able to choose from one of the three engines available: two gasolines and one diesel. The first gas engine will be the 2.0 TSI unit that produces 197 hp (200 PS / 147 kW), along with a more powerful V6 3.6 FSI that generates 256 hp (260 PS / 191 kW). If you prefer diesels, you can opt for the 2.0 TDI CR DPF unit that churns out 168 hp (170 PS / 125 kW).  Skoda Superb Comb Laurin & Klement Source: Skoda via WCF Post published on Rpmgo.com  |
| Cars We Hate Part 11 – Tatra T603 Posted: 05 Jun 2011 05:44 AM PDT  Tatra T603 We bet most of you haven't heard about the Tatra T603 but now you'll probably remember it for a long time. What can we say about the design of this car? It's simply hideous, probably one of the ugliest cars of the 60s.  Tatra T603 The first variant of the 603 had three headlamps! The one in the middle was connected to the steering which made it possible to turn the lamp with the steering. At first, these headlights were located under a single piece of glass and later on they've used three-piece glass. The car featured a big cargo compartment under the hood, under which they've put the spare wheel.  Tatra T603 The Tatra T603 was allocated only to the senior members of the industrial and political establishments and approximately one third of the production was exported to the central and eastern European countries that were allied to Czechoslovakia, along with China and Cuba. They've made this car for 20 years, producing 20,422 units, mostly by hand. Some say that Fidel Castro, former Cuban president has one fitted with an air conditioning system.  Tatra T603 PS: This dashboard doesn't look that bad though… Source: Wikipedia Post published on Rpmgo.com  |
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