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bugatti veyron 16.4 grand sport vitesse rafale

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale is the latest model of the manufacturer. It was  presented at the Sao Paulo Motor Show. The car is based on Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (as you may suggest), but features some interesting upgrades like unique alloy wheels and a two-tone exterior with "Gris Rafale" paint and blue carbon fiber. The interior boasts lake blue leather seats, light grey stitching and blue carbon fiber trim. All details are matched perfectly and the comfort is sensational. This

speedart sp81-r based on porsche boxster s

speedART SP81-R based on Porsche Boxster S

SpeedART has introduced their latest project based on the new Porsche Boxster S (981). The car comes with entire exterior restyling as well some performance modifications. The engines can be boosted with up to 20HP and 20Nm by installing a complete sports exhaust system including new headers, sport katalysts and 2x100 mm twin- tailpipes. The aerodynamics package includes frontspoiler lipp, rear wing, diffuser and side parts in Carbon. The car is finished in black-greenmetallic. It also features nice inter

audi f12 prototype or a r8 with 204hp

Audi F12 Prototype or a R8 with 204HP

Audi has announced a strange car – F12 Prototype, which is actually a R8 but with an electric motor. The sports electric car comes a 38 kWh battery and three motors with a combined power of 204HP (150 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. When the car goes at low speeds, only the front axle is powered by a single electric motor and on high speeds or fast acceleration – the two rear motors are activated for full power and control. "Our team united engineering art, creativity and a portio

subaru brz sti concept at the 2012 aims

Subaru BRZ STI Concept at the 2012 AIMS

Subaru has unveiled their latest sports car – BRZ STi Concept at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. The car comes with a complete aerodynamics package and some other interesting upgrades. It is also expected to hit the market really soon. “All indications are that many BRZ buyers want to add some performance touches to their cars and choosing genuine Subaru equipment offers great design, quality and peace-of-mind that aren’t necessarily guaranteed by after-market suppliers.”, c

clint bowyer toyota prius - lower than a sprint cup car

Clint Bowyer Toyota Prius - lower than a Sprint Cup car

Toyota will reveal a custom Clint Bowyer Prius at the 2012 SEMA. Bowyer, whose Prius was modified under his direction by RKM Performance Center in Mooresville, N.C., believes that taking the high technology for which the Prius is already famous to extremes will pave the way to victory. "When you think of a hot r

wimmer rs porsche gt2 rs generates 1020 horsepower

Wimmer RS Porsche GT2 RS Generates 1020 Horsepower

Originally the Porsche GT2 RS, launched back in the 2010, was equipped with 3.6-liter twin-turbo 6-cylinder boxer engine, which generates 500 horsepower (370 kW). However, sport car enthusiasts are rarely satisfied with this number of power. A true example for this is the specialists from the tuning company Wimmer R

lexus is 250c f sport adds more style to the line-up

Lexus IS 250C F Sport Adds More Style to the Line-Up

Lexus IS 250C F Sport is in fact the eleventh sport model which the brand will launch. However, it isn’t going to be in a coupe disguise, but in an exciting convertible one. The IS 250C F Sport will include a range of visual and dynamic enhancements over the standard trim. Some of them will feature unique suspension

seventh-generation volkswagen golf with market launch

Seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf with Market Launch

The strongly awaited seventh-generation of the emblematic Volkswagen Golf now marks its market launch. The Golf model is lighter, safer, more advanced, more spacious, more efficient and better equipped than any other previous generation. The iconic car is going to be available in three trim levels from the launch, n

Maruti Suzuki revved up for the Alto 800 launch on October 16, 2012

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) is all geared up for the Alto 800 launch in the country's entry-level passenger car market on October 16, 2012. The domestic car enthusiasts are in for a delight as the company has termed the upcoming car to be its next fuel efficient and economically priced crowd puller. Most industry experts believe that the new Alto 800 holds immense promise and will be the most apt product to fill in the shoes of iconic Maru

kepler motion supercar - 800hp hybrid [video]

Kepler Motion Supercar - 800HP Hybrid [video]

Kepler Motors has officially announced the Motion Hybrid Super car at the 2009 Dubai Motor Show. The first deliveries of this monster were scheduled for the end of 2011, but that not happened. Still, the manufacturer has released a new promo video of their model. Kepler Motion Super car is powered by a modified twin-turbo 3.5 liter V6 EcoBoost engine with 550HP (410 kW) driving the rear wheels and the front wheels are driven by a mighty 250HP (186 kW) electric motor. This means a combined power of 800HP (597

ark performance hyundai veloster alpine concept at the 2012 sema

ARK Performance Hyundai Veloster Alpine Concept at the 2012 SEMA

ARK Performance will present a special tuned version of Hyundai Veloster. The name of the project is Alpine Concept which includes upgrades to the exterior and the 1.6 liter engine. Some of the goodies are an ARK oil cooler, a Nitrous Oxide system, &N intake system and BTRcc custom engine bay parts and tuning. All these upgrades lead to a power of 232HP (173 kW) at 5500RPM and 325Nm (240 lb-ft) of torque at 1700RPM. The exterior fea

lingenfelter chevrolet corvette zr1 generates 750 horsepower

Lingenfelter Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Generates 750 Horsepower

Originally Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 generates 647 horsepower (476 kW). This mighty result is due to its 6.2 liter supercharged V8 engine. The torque number here is 818 Nm (604 lb-ft). Matched to the six-speed manual gearbox, this emblematic Chevrolet model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.4 seconds on its way to the top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph). However, these impressive numbers weren’t enough for the tuners from Lingenfelter. They