performance cars modifications: April 2011

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Maybach Exelero Sold Out For $8 millions

According to recent reports, the Birdman (aka rapper Bryan Williams) plopped down a hefty wad of cash to purchase a Maybach Exelero coupe. The original show car was handed over to German tire company Fulda Reifenwerke and we haven't heard much about it since then.

The Exelero features a 6.0-liter biturbo V12 engine that produces 691 hp (515 kW / 700 PS) and 1,020 Nm (752 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and hit a top speed of 218 mph (351 km/h).

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Friday, April 29, 2011

2012 Porsche Boxster

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 500 HP

There’s a lot to like about the new GT3 RS including the fact that it is fitted with the largest engine ever to be mounted on a factory-approved 911; a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six unit that develops 500 horsepower at 8,250 rpm, 50 horses more than the standard GT3 RS. It is also the most powerful 911 naturally aspirated engine with 125 horsepower per liter. The engine carries the crankshaft from the 911 GT3 RSR racing car, while the forged pistons' connecting rods are made from titanium.

The impressive output and peak torque of 460 Nm (339 lb-ft) at 5,750 rpm help the sports car achieve stunning performance, such as the Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap time of 7 minutes 27 seconds, 1.7 seconds faster than the Carrera GT and 6 seconds faster than the GT3 RS. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a six-speed sports transmission with gearing designed for the circuit. Porsche says the car sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and to 200 km/h (124 mph) in under 12 seconds.

The 911 GT3 RS 4.0 uses motor racing suspension components and weight-saving materials such as carbon fiber for the bonnet and front wings, plastic for the rear windows, light bucket seats and even weight-optimized carpets. As a result, the car tips the scales at just 1,360 kilograms (2,998 lbs) with a full tank of fuel. The power-to-weight ratio is an amazing 2.72 kg/hp, as very few production cars drop under the threshold of 3 kilograms per horsepower.
On the outside, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is finished in white as standard and comes with optional “RS 4.0” decals. It is also distinguished by the wide track and low stance, a large rear wing with adapted side plates and central twin tailpipes. The front bumper sports lateral air deflection vanes, which make their appearance for the first time on a production Porsche. They increase downforce on the front axle and in combination with the rear wing push the car onto the road with an additional 190 kg (426 lbs) of aerodynamic force at top speed.
The car will launch in Germany in July 2011 with a starting price of €178,596, taxes included. In the U.S., the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 will cost $185,000 (excluding destination charges) and will go on sale in late 2011. Production will be limited to just 600 units worldwide.

Amarok : Around the world in 100 days

Joachim Franz (4th from left) and his World Aids Awareness Expedition team 2011

HANNOVER : April 29, 2011 - In the tenth year of the World Aids Awareness Expedition (WAAE), Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are once again supporting extreme athlete Joachim Franz in his fight against HIV, with the company supplying five Volkswagen Amarok with special fittings and equipment for the “Move the world Tour”.

This year, the adventurer’s team is travelling in a “W” shape over the globe: The expedition began last week in Vancouver, Canada, and at the moment the convoy is under way in Central America, heading for Argentina. From there the journey continues through Europe, southwards again to South Africa, then back up to Egypt and on to Russia and China, with the final leg leading to Australia. In the process, the participants are aiming to travel through 50 countries in 100 days.

Harald Schomburg, Member of the Brand Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for Sales and Marketing, sees great advantages for both sides in the co-operation: “Apart from the social responsibility to which we have shown our commitment in the co-operation with Joachim Franz, campaigns like these are always a real “acid test” for our vehicles, with people and technology alike being taken to the limits of what is physically possible”.

While the partnership arrangement with Joachim Franz and his team is already in its tenth year, the Amarok is making its debut as the operations vehicle for the expedition. The Amarok is the ideal choice to have on the team, bearing in mind the ambitious target of covering 65,000 kilometres in 100 days under the toughest, most demanding conditions, having already proved its reliability as an escort and support vehicle on the Dakar Rally. The expedition team will be faced with a whole range of extreme situations on their journey, but, whether it be the dusty heat on the East African Highway or icebound passes in the Andes, the pickup was built to deal with these conditions, and to get to places where other vehicles simply cannot go.

Thanks to its 4MOTION all-wheel drive, offroad ABS, and the electronic stabilizing programme, the Amarok is the best possible vehicle to carry the adventurers on their way, in safety and in comfort. And, fitted with hardtop and sleeper cab, the Amarok becomes a real home from home for these bold people taking part.