Brabus GLK - the fastest SUV in the world

When the light appeared Mercedes GLK, no one doubted that sooner or later, this car will draw attention to tuning-studio Brabus. How could it be otherwise, Brabus «is pumping" virtually the entire range of Mercedes? However, what is done with the machine craftsmen from the town of Bottrop, did not expect, it seems, nobody.
As you know, the fastest SUV in the world until recently was a Brabus ML63 Biturbo. The car could accelerate to 310 km / h, thus becoming the "king of speed" among mass-produced sport utility vehicles. Even popular in Russia in a certain category of citizens Gemballa GT750 Aero 3 is not able to withstand the pressure of brabusovskogo monster, stumbling on a mark in the 306 km / h. It would seem, to overthrow 63 Biturbo Brabus ML from the throne in the near future by anyone.



But the trouble came from there, where nobody was waiting. At the time, until Brabus ML 63 Biturbo suit their record "races" and otherwise humiliated by rivals in the model range Mercedes appeared beginner - a compact SUV GLK. It is such a harmless teenager, four and a half feet from nose to tail, and all sort of awkwardly-square-faceted. Such a fit mud puddle, as his famous grandfather "Gelendvagenu" and not to rush to racetracks. But everything happened exactly the opposite.


Well, who could imagine that in the hood space that nedomerka Brabus engineers will be able to stuff his famous 6.3-liter, twelve-bi-turbo engine of 750 hp and torque of a shock in 1350 "Newton"? And it packed! In order five-step "automatic" is not shattered into pieces, trying to digest all these newton-meters, the box has been reinforced, and torque limited at 1100 N • m Of course, remaking the same cooling system and subjected to the exhaust system.
Machine for Brabus traditionally painted a black color, under the thresholds established LED backlight and deprived of all unmarked Mercedes and even a name. And instead given a new - Brabus GLK V12. In addition, the car got a new bumper, grille, hood, dodger, spoiler and got the original 22-inch Brabus Monoblock wheels and low-profile tires Pirelli dimension 285/25 R22. Beauty is trimmed with leather with carbon inserts, installed a new speedometer scale up to 330 km / h, and the thresholds decorated plates of stainless steel with neon lights. Then Brabus GLK V12 went to Italy at the famous track Nardo, where he was able to overclock to 322.3 km / h. First hundred machine wins for 4,2 s and the second with a 12.8. But the main thing - it is the title of king of speed.

Go is to say that to stand in line for the Brabus GLK V12 mere mortals do not make sense, because the price of the machine is 397 000 euros ($ 580 000). And it is in Germany. Of course, Brabus GLK V12 can be bought in Russia, but, in view of customs clearance and dealer markups, the price will generally beyond the clouds. However, rich people like "stuff" are unlikely to care about.

Ferrari began to make cars to order

Ferrari unveiled the first pictures of yet another of his unique car, which was built in a single copy. At this time his client was Uolson Edward, son of John Uolsona, which the U.S. considered the inventor of the cable television.

The new car was named Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta - it is based on the explanation of the machine from the movie "Three steps in the delirium of 1968 (the painting consists of three novellas, which stripped Roger Vadim, Federico Fellini and Louis Malle). It is based on the platform of the modern supercar 599 GTB Fiorano (and under the hood is a standard 12-cylinder unit volume of 6.0 liters, which delivers 620 hp). But the appearance of the model is made from scratch. It is the development of the body and demanded the most effort. But in general, to build this unique vehicle went not so much time - 14 months. And that given the fact that every step designers were forced to negotiate with the customer.

The new BMW 1-series. She gets three cylinder Auto

BMW began testing a new generation 1-series, which premieres at approximately 2011. This car continues to maintain the drive to the rear axle (thus, child will be the only model in the segment "C" with rear wheel drive). As for the design it seems to be not too different from the current 1-Series.


However, we can expect a surprise under the hood. According to foreign media, BMW 1-Series new generation can get not only the 4 - and 6-cylinder units, but a small 3-cylinder motor. However, the latter will have a turbocharging system that will provide him a power of around 120-140 hp
Why the Bavarian company to put on their cars 3-cylinder units? The answer is simple - the environment. 3-cylinder "kopek" will be the most economical BMW, besides also the cheapest. And it can provide a good model of the demand. In addition, it may be noted that previously appeared rumors that the 3-cylinder engines will and under the hood Audi A3.

Uncompromising Veritas RS III

Terrifying, frightening, stunning ... I do not know how else to describe the exterior supercar Veritas RS III, which its creator - the German firm Vermot AG - decided to release a mini-edition of thirty pieces. Each of them is worth 345 thousand euros, but that's more than half a million dollars.




The first lucky owners will be able to get your exclusives instance in January next year. Collect these infernal roadsters from the landing equation 1 + 1 (passenger seat hidden) will manually - fifteen employees Vermot AG. Production of one such machine takes about eight weeks.



Construction Veritas RS III is traditional for these racing machines: a tubular frame, monocoque made of light carbon fiber, the uncompromising stiff suspension, clutching ceramic brakes, racing low profile Dunlop tires size 255/30 front and 325/25 rear. All this is crowned ... yes, yes, become a mother for motor Veritas BMW. And not just any but the most favorite tuners and drivers - 507-hp five-liter V10 from the M5. By default, it is aggregated with the seven-speed automatic transmission SMG, but for the gourmet as an option available six-speed "mechanics".

New Range Rover Sport

Range Rover Sport and Range Rover can be ordered with forced-air version of the new V8 volume of five liters. This 510-hp engine is used on "charged" Jaguar XFR and XKR, and develops a torque of 625 Nm and accelerates effortlessly any of vnedrozhnikov to "hundreds" of 6.2 seconds. True, the "Sport", thanks to nearly passenger preferences steering and stiff suspension, this power to control much easier.

Adaptive air suspension Adaptive Dynamics System is placed only on the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover. The main feature of this system is that the pressure in pnevmoelementah controlled and changed in real time, depending on road conditions and driving style of the driver. Moreover, sensors ADS produced by 500 pressure measurements per second in each of the four pneumatic automation.


System to adapt to road surface Terrain Response on cars Range Rover Sport has received additional program "Dynamic" - for a dynamic driving on asphalt. In this mode, the "clamped" adaptive air suspension, and electronics that controls the fuel supply, automatic transmission and stabilization system, goes into sports mode.


New Range Rover Sport

Renault will release a series of two electric cars - Twizy ZE and Zoe ZE

On Friday, the company Renault has confirmed its plans for mass production of two electric vehicles, built on the explanation of the concept cars ultra Twizy ZE and a small compartment Zoe ZE, tells the magazine Autocar. Production of the first one in 2011, will be established at the Spanish plant in the city of Valladolid, and the second - in France, a year later.

It is expected that the French Renault factory in the town of Flaine become a kind of center for the development programs of the company to produce to the market of compact electric - at this facility will meet the key models of electric vehicles, as well as to production and processing of batteries used in the propulsion machinery. In "Reno" suggest that the model Zoe will have two-thirds of the total European sales of electric vehicles.

As previously reported, the concept car Renault Zoe ZE equipped with 95-horsepower electric motor, receiving energy from lithium-ion batteries. These batteries provide a vehicle movement over 160 kilometers, and their charge from household electrical outlet will take from four to eight hours. Compact car Twizy ZE were equipped electric power of 20 horsepower and can travel without recharging about 100 kilometers. Maximum speed of the prototype was 75 kilometers per hour.



We note that on Friday, the alliance Renault-Nissan has also negotiated with the Atomic Energy Commission and the Strategic Investment Fund, the French agreement of intent to establish a joint venture that will investigate, the transfer of industrial production and recycling of batteries for electric vehicles. Renault plans to produce batteries at plants in France, Britain and Portugal.

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Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 JB-R from JB Car Design

The German tuning-studio JB Car Design for several years, specializes in the manufacture of exclusive cars that meet every customer's whim, regardless of how demanding it. JB Car Design Specialists say that according to the customer, they can completely alter the car, but fortunately, it did not happen with a new, custom-made, Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 JB-R.


Finalization been literally every centimeter of the Murcielago. In fact, the Serial Lamborghini leaving only the door, changes were even cover the roof. The car is equipped with an expressive, more aggressive front bumper, striking thresholds, dynamic rear end, and a specially designed titanium sports exhaust system.


This exclusive exterior had to be reflected in the interior, and, fortunately, tuning studio has experience in this field. Expensive leather cover and presented in a large number of hand-made aluminum trim elements, as well as small details, such as specially designed vents show a high level in the company's approach to setting up their cars.


Engine power Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 JB-R was increased to values in the range of 710-750 hp, with the engineers of the German supercar, the new factory equipped with a steering wheel with F1-style push-button switch speeds. Other modifications include a set of 20-inch aluminum wheels Schmidt Revolution and the above-mentioned titanium sports exhaust system.


The initial price of all versions of more than 500 000 euros (approximately $ 738 348), plus, of course, himself Lamborghini Murcielago.

Tuning kit for the Chevrolet Camaro from the Fessler-Moss

When it comes to Chevrolet Camaro, then the memory comes to a lot of big and not very tuning-studio, ready to take up the finalization of this powerful muscle car. However, there is one company mechanics, which is much stronger than its competitors - an alliance of Faessler, Chris (Chris Fessler) and Jon Moss (Jon Moss). They currently offer three different tuning kit for the beloved in the United States Camaro.


The first, in our opinion the most interesting, complete, which is called the Fessler-Moss 2010 Camaro Enhancement Package, and its value together with the car is $ 55 000 or U.S. $ 15 000 if you wish to purchase it separately. The set consists of adjustable suspension, high-efficiency air filter kit 22-inch wheels, the holders of carbon fiber and components for the tinting the taillights. Add to this a new turbocharger, an improved exhaust system and a specially tuned braking system and you get this "devourer" of the American Highway.

Mercedes will present new generation SLK Roadster

The design of generation Mercedes SLK Roadster will be placed in the same style as the new supercar SLS AMG Gullwing, which was officially presented last month at the Frankfurt motor show. In principle there is nothing surprising - the company is very often used successfully found a designer moves on several of their machines. This allows you to make cars more recognizable.
But count on the fact that the SLK gets a new generation of doors opening on the principle of "gull wing", as in SLS AMG, not worth it. This "chip" will be the prerogative of only the SLS AMG.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R from Hoely

Marco Melandri suggested that the German manufacturer Hoely create this set of MotoGP for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, because the racer is absolutely sure that the original motorcycle can be easily turned into a replica of the MotoGP, it is only to add graphic design.

We can not agree with the Italian racer MotoGP, and the Germans did very wisely followed his advice, because a motorcycle is like a machine: you buy it from the ground up, ride it a couple of months, and then you start to think about how to improve it. But even better than the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, but to add him to design a racing bike?

New Volkswagen Beetle will be available in 2012

The American unit group Volkswagen Stefan Jacoby, the machine will be slightly larger than the current Beetle and, most importantly, in the cabin Beetle will be noticeably more space. This will be possible primarily by increasing the wheelbase (by the way, the basis of the new Beetle will be the platform from the seventh-generation Golf, which is currently under development). Furthermore, it became known that the appearance of the third generation Volkswagen Beetle will respond personally Walter de Silva, who had a hand in many automobiles group Volkswagen.
First, the market should see a regular 3-door hatchback. then comes the turn of a cabriolet. But will it make Beetle-based crossover is not yet known. It is possible that such a model has emerged and, for small crossovers is now extremely popular.

Fastest Ariel Atom has received the 500-hp V8

The British Ariel Motor Company has distributed information about the world's fastest sports car modification Atom, which has received the title of the prefix "500", meaning the engine power. As the Piston Heads website with reference to the statement of the head company of Simon Saunders, the movement of the machine will be activated liter atmospheric "Eight" with the angle of the collapse of the cylinder 75 degrees, works in tandem with a sequential six-speed gearbox.

According to Saunders, due to extremely light body structure made of pipes and several carboxylic panels, a new engine weighing just 90 kilograms and wheels made of magnesium alloy, the ratio of power to mass at the fastest Ariel Atom is about 1000 horsepower per ton, which is almost two times more than Bugatti Veyron supercar and the Caparo T1. According to the company's Ariel Motor, from zero to 96 miles per hour Atom 500 will be dispersed in 2.5 seconds, and up to 160 kilometers per hour - for six seconds.

In addition, the most powerful "Atom" will receive upgraded suspension, improved aerodynamics and more powerful brakes. As the automaker's head, all buyers of this model before getting his car will be special refresher driving skills that will enable owners to cope with the extremely light and powerful machine.

Total scheduled for release only 25 copies of the Ariel Atom 500, all cars will be assembled by hand for about four to six weeks "around" the engine, the construction of which took a month. Production of new items will begin in mid-2010. The cost of the car in the UK will be, according to Saunders, "more than 100 but less than 135 thousand pounds.

BMW EfficientDynamics hybrid sports car

The BMW Group officially introduced the concept of environmentally clean sports car EfficientDynamics, which the public will be presented in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As stated in a press release, the car combines the dynamics of the "charged" version of the BMW M-and high fuel efficiency of hybrids.

A prototype of BMW EfficientDynamics in landing formula 2 +2 is built on an aluminum chassis and most of his body is created from a special polycarbonate glass, which automatically darken in bright sunlight. The car is equipped with a hybrid power plant consisting of a three-cylinder 163-strong turbodiesel capacity of 1.5 liters, which works in tandem with robotized transmission with dual-clutch, and two electric motors - one for each axis. This capacity is located in the front 80-strong motor, if necessary, can for 30 seconds to increase to 112 horsepower, or 10 seconds - up to 139 horsepower. The total capacity of the powerplant makes 356 horsepower and maximum torque of 800 Nm.


In these BMW, from zero to "hundreds" of a concept sports car can accelerate in 4.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 kilometers per hour, limited to that point electronics. Average fuel consumption of cars is equal to 3.76 liters per hundred kilometers, and the level of emissions CO2 - 99 grams per kilometer. Cruising prototype BMW EfficientDynamics when moving in pure electric is 50 kilometers, connecting the diesel increases to 690 kilometers.


As detailed in the company of BMW, the distribution of energy, time to connect motors and other components of the work of the power plant is calculated computer, which through the data with navigation systems, automatic stop and start the engine is able to "predict" situation on the road in front of the car. In accordance with this system prepares the necessary systems to work and accumulates and redistributes the energy to their work.

Charge lithium-polymer battery power pack from ordinary household outlet with 220 volts will take 2,5 hours, and at a voltage of 380 volts only 44 minutes. In addition, the car is equipped with a system of energy recovery during braking.

As previously reported, the serial version of the sports car BMW EfficientDynamics will be the end of 2012 and will be released a limited series.

In the United States virtually Infiniti M sedan debuted a new generation

In the last weekend of the festival Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, has traditionally carried out in California, the company officially introduced the Infiniti - Infiniti M sedan next generation. Note that the festival was held only a "virtual" presentation of the model - that is, visitors do not see the car itself, but its three-dimensional projection. "Live" the car is expected to appear at the September MOTORSHOW in Frankfurt.

According to the company's Infiniti, the weight-axle rear-wheel sedan M was significantly reduced by using new aluminum body panels. For the new items will be offered two petrol engines: 3.7-liter V6 engine and the "G" volume 5.6 liters. Their detailed characteristics are not announced, but it is expected that the first of which will develop 328 horsepower, while the second - about 390 horsepower. Both units can work together with seven automatic transmission with a choice of steps podrulevymi petals made of magnesium alloy.


It should be noted that the Western European market for the V8 engine will be replaced in the spectrum at trehlitrovy six diesel power about 240 hp. The car in this version would be called Infiniti M30d.

In addition, in 2011 the market will be changed hybrid model M, propulsion system which will combine the 3.7-liter V6 and two electric motors.

Global sales of Infiniti M sedan new generation will begin in spring 2010.

BMW has defended the BMW Seven of grenades and armor bullets

The company has submitted an armored BMW sedan flagship 7-Series High Security, which has received protection under the European standard VR7 and can protect the passengers from a grenade under the head shots and armor bullets. Says the official report.

Salon armored sedan protected the special high-strength steel plates under the doors, roof racks and floor the car, and all body seams are fully zagermetizirovany. In addition, new shestisantimetrovye received a bullet-proof glass with a polycarbonate layer, an enhanced suspension and braking mechanisms, communication system, allowing passengers to communicate with the outside people are not leaving your machine, and the fire-extinguishing system that is able to repay the flames in the engine compartment or under the bottom.

Also, an armored BMW 7-Series is equipped with special sensors that trigger the system protection against gas attack. In this case automatically closes all windows and air ventilation, air conditioning is turned off and started the supply of clean air from special containers located in the trunk.



Armored Sedan 7-Series is offered with two petrol engines - the eight-and dvenadtsatitsilindrovym. The first of these develops 407 horsepower and is paired with six automatic gearbox. According to BMW, an armored vehicle with a power unit acceleration to "hundreds" of 7.9 seconds. Power of the second motor agregatiruyuschegosya with vosmiskorostnym "automatic" is 544 horse power. Acceleration from zero to a hundred kilometers an hour at a Group of Seven would take 6.2 seconds. Maximum speed of both cars electronically limited at around 208 kilometers per hour.



The cost of new items have not yet been reported.

The first photos of the updated Lexus ES

On Tuesday the network has published the first edition Worldcarfans spy photos of the updated sedan Lexus ES 350. The photos were made in Japan with one of the dealerships mark.

Judging by the photos, the car was a different front bumper, new grille and other rear-view mirrors with LED repeaters povorotnikov. In the rear of the car only slightly changed lights. Will the upgraded interior Lexus ES, but also whether the improved technical filling sedan, at the moment it is not known. Note that this ES is built on the platform of the American version of Toyota Camry and offered to the 272-strong six-engine volume 3.5 liters.


Sedan Lexus ES 350 comes only in North America, South Korea, Taiwan, Middle East and China (with the exception of cities Hong Kong and Macau). In Japan and in other markets which drive on the left of this car is not for sale.

Chevrolet Camaro from the Transformers will be serialized

Chevrolet dealers Company announced its intention to market a special modified coupe Camaro, which was called Bumblebee, and will be built in honor of the same character from the movie Transformers. As the site Camaro5, orders for this car in the United States will take from 1 June this year, but production cars will run from June to December.




It was expected that model Chevrolet Camaro, as well as a car from the movie, will be painted in yellow, black will be "racing" stripes going through the entire body, and shildiki under the "Transformers", to appear on the rims, thresholds and central console . Would coupe styling kit with a new bonnet and front bumper, designed in the style of "kinoshnogo" Bumblebee, have not yet been reported.

New product will be offered in two versions - LT and SS - with a 304-strong V6 and the 426-strong V8, respectively. In the U.S., the price of an ordinary Camaro start from 23 thousand 40 dollars, but how many will have to pay extra for a special version of the car, at the moment it is not known.



by the 7Days, AutoNews

Audi r8 quattro

In December 2008 the company introduced a new Audi modification of its top models - Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro (the first major public showing of the car took place at the International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2009). Her desyatitsilindrovy volume of 5.2 liter engine develops power 386 kW (525 hp) and torque to 530 Nm. Winning a car R8 5.2 FSI quattro «Poul-pozishn» in the fight against rivals such help has already become a «family» features Audi, as a full-drive quattro, lightweight aluminum body and attractive design, LED lamp ...

In the R8 V10 focus all engineering findings, accumulated over the years of victory for the Audi race in Le Mane. His atmospheric engine - a compilation of technologies used in racing cars: such as the dry sump lubrication system and technology of direct fuel injection FSI. Construction of 10-cylinder engine offers an excellent set of parameters: maximum performance, powerful traction and light weight. Since 2009, this engine will demonstrate its full potential and also on routes avtogonok - it will be installed on a new car racing R8, which Audi is developing in line with the technical regulations for the program GT3 «Sport for clients».

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