1/29/13

Vilner Aprilia Stingray



The styling transformation encompasses a series of changes, including a brand new front fender, redesigned headlamps and turning signals with LED units, new side spoilers with two vents each, a re-sculptured tank and tinted rear lights.

And that's not all, as Vilner re-upholstered the seats, painted part of the frame in black, repositioned the license plate holder, extended the rear fork and driving chain by 150mm (5.9 inches) and re-sprayed the wheels.


















Aston Martin Rapide S


Instantly recognizable by its single-, instead of two-piece, front-grille, the sportiest four-door ever built by Aston Martin keeps the Rapide’s delicious looks and adds more of everything.

For starters, there's more power as the new model gets 550HP (565PS) and 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque, up from its predecessor’s 470HP and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) respectively. This increase comes courtesy of a reworked version of the new AM11 6.0-liter V12 that sits 19mm lower in the chassis and boasts dual variable camshaft timing, CNC machined combustion chambers and hollow camshafts after lessons learned by the brand’s motorsport activities.
As a result, the new Rapide S accelerates from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in just 4.7 seconds, or 0.4 seconds faster than the model it replaces, and tops out at 190 mph (305 km/h). At the same time, CO2 emissions have dropped, too, by 7 percent, to 332 g/km.

Like all current Astons (OK, bar the Cygnet), it is based on the VH platform that’s made of extruded aluminum with the body constructed from aluminum, magnesium alloys and composites. Power is directed to the rear 20-inch wheels via the electronically-controlled “Touchtronic 2” six-speed auto transmission with paddle shifts and through a carbon fiber propeller shaft, while a limited-slip diff enhances traction.

The Rapide S also gets a revised version of the electronic stability control and the latest iteration of the Adaptive Damping System (ADS). The latter now has three distinct settings, named Normal, Sport and Track) for the driver to choose from.

The cabin sports a new piano black interior trim and an optional Duotone perforated leather pack. Aston Martin says that the individual rear seats are “capable of accommodating adults in a uniquely sporting fashion” – others have used less flattering terms but at least they fold down at the touch of a button, increasing the luggage space three-fold.

There’s also a Carbon Exterior Pack, consisting of a front splitter, mirror covers and rear diffuser made from carbon fiber, while the “Q by Aston Martin” division will happily oblige and customize the Rapide S to your liking.

“It is a four-door sports car that uniquely combines luxury, style and sporting excitement in Aston Martin’s most flexible and accommodating silhouette”, said company CEO Ulrich Bez. “Purity of proportion and exceptional elegance are mixed with truly sensational dynamic performance – this is the four-door sports car in its most versatile form and I am sure our customers around the world are going to love it!”




















BMW M2 Convertible



BMW M seems open to creating an M2 model, possibly powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged engine instead of the M135.s hatchback's 3.0-liter force-fed straight-six, which would mark a first for the brand since the demise of the original M3 E30 back in the early 1990s.





1/16/13

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren



Mercedes' supercar remains a very expensive and sought after model by collectors and fans of the brand alike.Changing the color of a collectable like the SLR McLaren by means of paint is a big no-no, so the only other option for those who want a different shade is to wrap their cars.

The SLR McLaren was upgraded with a power kit from Edo Competition that boosts the hand built V8's output from 617hp (626PS) to 711hp (722PS) and peak torque from 780Nm (580 lb·ft) to 890Nm (656 lb-ft).

As a result, the car can go from zero to 200 km/h (124mph) in less than 10 seconds and has a top speed of 345 km/h (215mph – electronically limited).








1/13/13

Cadillac C-Ville Concept



It's named the C-Ville concept and it represents Samir Sadikhov's vision of what a more athletic and slightly larger luxury sedan than the XTS could look like.

Sadikhov hasn't provided any additional thoughts on his conceptual project, but we guess the pictures speak for themselves, so float your mouse after the break to check them out in detail and let us know what you think about the C-Ville in the comments area.