Amerikansk villbass

Selv om kvaliteten i Corvette ikke alltid har vært mye å rope hurra for, er det primitive grunnkonseptet likevel noe som tiltrekker ekte menn. Og den nyeste Corvettegenerasjonen er faktisk riktig hyggelig, med Z06 på toppen. Her er Callaways nyeste kreasjon som er bygd på Corvette, C16 Speedster. Mer eller mindre alle karosseriplater er nye. Resultatet med to glasskupler som frontrute er mer et fly, støttet med krefter som fra den ondeste turbin med 700 hestekrefter fra en 6,2 liter med kompressor. 0-100 tar 3,2 sekunder. Løp og kjøp for 305.000 dollar. Da følger karbonfelger i 19- og 20-tommer fra Dymag med på kjøpet.

EDOs Maserati-kupp

EDO fortsetter sitt løp på kryss av merker, og topper med en spesial-spesialversjon på Maserati MC12! De har rett og slett kastet seg på MC12 Corsa som det kun er laget 12 eksemplarer av. Med sine egne små tweaks er den fortsatt på 755 hestekrefter, men eksos, felger, bremser er etter EDOs bok.

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Her fra pressemeldingen:

Introduction of the edo MC12 Corsa

Sport suspension with nose lift function
Specially designed high-flow exhaust system
New high-performance brake system
New tire & wheel package
Road-legal

During last year’s FIA GT championship Maserati drove their competitors into the ground with the MC12 GT1 (which already spawned the MC12). On the occasion of the overall victory, Maserati introduced the limited edition (12 units) MC12 Corsa.

The Über-Maserati weighs nearly 400 kg (880 lbs) less than the base MC12 (1,150 instead of 1,531 kg [2530 lbs instead of 3368 lbs]). This corresponds to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.5 kg / hp (3.36 lb / hp). With 755 hp and 740 Nm (546 ft-lb) of torque, the Corsa will run circles around the regular MC12 (632 hp).

edo competition does not shy away from extreme sports cars such as this one; instead it gives them finishing touches! Consequently a special suspension system developed by edo competition and manufactured by KW was fitted. The independently adjustable compression and rebound damping permits truly individual suspension setups. The unique system, with its three different adjustments, allows for low-speed compression damping characteristics to be altered while the high-speed settings, having a strong influence on ride-quality, remain constant. True racing technology for the road! Additionally the nose lift function available on the regular MC12 is carried over to avoid front and underbody damage.

Engine-wise, edo competition leaves the 755 hp–strong MC12 Corsa untouched. However, the 6.0-liter V12 now announces its power through a newly developed edo competition high-flow exhaust system – and it does so with a soundtrack guaranteed to induce goose bumps! The sports exhaust system with electronically controlled butterfly valves provides visual cues to the MC12 Corsa’s power thanks to dual exhaust tips, each with a diameter of 100 mm (4 in). edo competition put a strong emphasis on quality during its construction. The muffler and exhaust tips are made from durable V2A stainless steel. And, not to be overlooked: a remote control to adjust the sound intensity has been installed!



For better cold braking properties during road use, edo competition employed a ceramic composite high-performance brake system with 396 mm (15.6 in) rotors in the front and 360 mm (14.2 in) rotors in the rear along with special brake pads at both ends.


edo competition had newly developed forged wheels (in black) custom made for the edo MC12 Corsa. On the front axle they’re of size 10 J x 19 and on the rear axle of size 13 J x 20. The wheels employed by edo competition are shod with 265/35 ZR19 (front) and 335/30 ZR20 (rear) tires.


An official approval for road service is in preparation so that this unique edo MC12 can also be admired outside of the race track.

 

edo MC12 Corsa Specifications

Engine - 6.0-ltr. V12
Power - 755 hp (555 kW) at 8000 rpm
Torque - 740 Nm (546 ft-lb) at 5500 rpm

Top speed - 326 km/h (203 mph) (source: Maserati)
0 – 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph) - < 3 seconds (source: Maserati)
0 – 200 km/h (0 – 124 mph) - 6 seconds (source: Maserati)
Curb weight - 1,150 Kg (2535 lb)
Body - Carbon fiber, monocoque
Transmission - F1, 6-speed
Production - 12 + 3 prototypes
Price - > 1.200.000 Euro
Modifications edo competition - on request

Brabus-feiring med et brak

Mercedes-tuner Brabus feirer sine 30 år i bransjen med en superbil. Den lanserers på høstens IAA-utstilling. Konseptet er "mye krefter i en passe stor bil". Det betyr cirka 600 hestekrefter ++ i en E- eller C-klasse. Fra en V8 vil vi tippe. Grratulerer med dagen, nurburgringracing bringer nyheten når den er offentlig.

"Spenning" for gata

AC Schnitzer med gateversjon av Tension.

Det vakte mye oppsikt da Tension-konseptet ble lansert i fjor. Nå er det her for 6-seriekunder som vil sprite opp bil og image.

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Her fra pressemeldingen:

AC Schnitzer TENSION Street Version

BMW 6-series Coupé/Cabrio - all engines
(Accessories below not engine-specific unless stated otherwise)

Exhaust
AC Schnitzer twin sports rear silencer inc. "Sports Trim" tailpipes,
chrome-plated

Chassis
AC Schnitzer sports suspension (not M6)
AC Schnitzer suspension spring kit (only M6)
AC Schnitzer strut brace "Sports Trim" for front axle (M6 only)

Bodywork
AC Schnitzer front skirt
AC Schnitzer front wings
AC Schnitzer designer inserts for wings
AC Schnitzer chrome trims for designer inserts
AC Schnitzer air guide
AC Schnitzer bonnet including chrome frame
AC Schnitzer side skirts
AC Schnitzer Chromline set for side skirts
AC Schnitzer brake air duct set
AC Schnitzer sports mirrors (not M6)
AC Schnitzer rear skirt
AC Schnitzer carbon diffuser for rear skirt
AC Schnitzer boot lid (not Cabrio)
AC Schnitzer rear spoiler (only Cabrio)
AC Schnitzer Bi-Color paintwork (not M6), roof edges/roof strips

Steering
AC Schnitzer sports airbag steering wheel
AC Schnitzer carbon steering wheel insert "Titan"

Interior trim
AC Schnitzer instrument display up to 320 km/h or 330 km/h (M6)
AC Schnitzer carbon interior trim "Titanium"
AC Schnitzer carbon automatic selector lever "Titanium" (for automatics)
AC Schnitzer aluminium gear knob "Black Line" (for manuals)
AC Schnitzer aluminium handbrake handle "Black Line"
AC Schnitzer aluminium cover for i-Drive controller "Black Line"
AC Schnitzer aluminium pedal set for manuals and automatics
AC Schnitzer aluminium footrest
AC Schnitzer velours foot mats
AC Schnitzer velours boot mat
AC Schnitzer aluminium type plate with serial number
AC Schnitzer TENSION Street Version

Wheel/tyres
Type V
AC Schnitzer lightweight forged wheels Type V
Forged Wheels
9.0J x 20" with 245/30 R 20 and rear 10.0J x 20" with 245/30 R 20
or other 20" wheel/tyre combination

Extra Options
Power package
AC Schnitzer 5.1 l power plant for 645i/650i: Performance upgrade
from 245 kW/333 HP or 270 kW/367 HP to 302 kW/411 HP (at 6100
rpm); max. torque 550 Nm (at 3900 rpm); 0-100 km/h in 4.9 sec..; V-
Max 285 km/h
Modifications and upgrades include cylinder block, pistons, crankshaft,
catalyst, sports rear silencer, cylinder head, con-rods, manifold and
control unit; increase in capacity from 4398 (645i) or 4799 (650i) to
5106 cc

Brake system
8-pot fixed caliper brakes at front with 374 mm discs (M6 only)

Chassis
AC Schnitzer special antiroll bar kit for rear axle

Bråbrems fra AC Schnitzer

Tuneren AC Schnitzer lanserer superbremser. 8 stempler, skiver på 374 x 36 millimeter og et attraktivt ytre er kjernen. Kittet passer 3, 5 og 6-serie.

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Her fra pressemeldingen:

The New 8-piston High Performance Brake System from AC Schnitzer
It's not only sheer power which gives a car superlative performance, but also the braking system.
What initially seems like a paradox makes sense: Racing drivers know that the better the braking
system, the later they can leave braking before the corner and keep the speed at the limit for as
long as possible. Drivers of high power cars also have a high social responsibility. A powerful
braking system allows a car, even driven at high speed, to be brought to a stop quickly, effectively
and safely. To do this it must apply many times the car's engine power.
To achieve a clear improvement in braking performance of the current 3, 5 and 6-series, the High
Performance System from AC Schnitzer in Aachen uses an 8-piston fixed caliper. The pistons
press the pads into the discs and therefore form the decisive interface in brake force transfer,
which is particularly effective here. A further advantage is the more even distribution of force over
the friction surface. The design of the system with its one-piece cast fixed calipers is perfectly
suited to very high forces with minimum distortion. So AC Schnitzer with its 374 x 36 millimetre
brake discs has decisively improved braking performance. But even when the vehicle has
stopped, the generous brakes serve a purpose: the attractive design of the powerful calipers with
the AC Schnitzer logo finally enhances the visual appearance.

Installation site:
front axle
Design feature:
fixed caliper
Number of brake pistons:
eight
Size of brake discs:
374 x 36 millimetres

Application:
3-series (E90/E91/E92/E93)
325 i/d from 09.2007, 330 i/d from 09.2007, 335 i/d
5-series (E60/E61)
M5, 545i, 550i
6-series (E63/E64)
M6, 645Ci, 650i

ABT med pulver for S3

Den tyske tuneren ABT som nærmest er å betrakte som "hus-tuner" for Audi, slipper løs S3 med 310 hestekrefter.

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Her er pressemeldingen:

Abt S3 – compact in his fastest form


Purely dynamic is the fastest member of the A3 family. The performance data of the serial model already convinces. But when Abt Sportsline modifies the S3, it results in a premium sports car which is suited perfectly for the daily use but also shows distinctive racing genes.

After the power treatment by the famous specialist for vehicles of the Volkswagen group, the 2.0 TFSI engine in the Abt S3 achieves 310 hp (228 kW) and overpowers his colleague from Ingolstadt by 45 hp (33kW). The quick Abt is distinctively more dynamic: 420 Newton meters of torque (the series model has 350 Newton meters) are pushing the driver deeply into the seat. The Abt S3 accelerates in 5.4 seconds from zero to 100 km/h and reaches a maximum speed from 258 km/h. For the sportive ambition of the driver the 45 additional horses are an inexpensive but worthwhile purchase.

Moreover the Abt suspension being adjusted by DTM race driver Christian Abt provides a perfect handling of the compact sports car. The Abt exhaust system gives the rear of the S3 a powerful and impressive look – and is responsible for the typical sound, which you demand from an Abt sports car. The icing on the cake for the complete appearance of the power package are the Abt AR wheels in 19 inch.

The Abt S3 has the power to become top of the class – he is simply better. Anybody looking for a car providing sportiness and driving pleasure combined in a compact size is getting the maximum with the Abt S3.

Test

I starten var det - nurburgringracing....!