Friday, September 30, 2011

The most powerful BMW M3 in the world

The most powerful BMW M3 in the world: G-POWER M3 TORNADO RS with 720hp Supercharged V8

After the 635hp-strong G-POWER M3 GTS caused a stir with the trade press and automobile enthusiasts, G-POWER unleashes another technical tour de force with its most recent creation – the G-POWER M3 TORNADO RS with SK III „Sporty Drive“ Supercharger System.

As demonstrated in G-POWER’s Supercharger Systems for the legendary BMW V10, the full potential of high-revving BMW engines and G-POWER superchargers can only be achieved through significant modification of the base engine. Fortunately, the V8 in the current BMW M3 (E9x) is essentially a „shortened“ version of the BMW V10 engine that G-POWER modified to create its world-record setting, 800hp G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RR. Thus G-POWER is able to leverage the proven forged pistons from that engine and developed through G-POWER’s technology partner MAHLE. These pistons are produced exclusively for G-POWER using a strengthening technology developed by MAHLE‘s Formula 1 division. The connecting rods also received a birth-by-fire in the engine bays of the countless G-POWER SK III Supercharger Systems delivered worldwide in BMW M5s and M6s.

However, the SK III „Sporty Drive“ Supercharger System for the M3 differs from the M5/M6 Supercharger System with an additional highlight in the engine bay. The follow-on system to that featured in the BMW M3 GTS includes a modified crankshaft. This new crankshaft increases the displacement of SK III-equipped M3s by 15%, from 4.0L to 4.6L.

The resulting modified V8 then meets the latest evolution of the world’s best-known components of G-POWER M3 „Sporty Drive“ Supercharger Systems. At its heart is the flagship of the ASA Centrifugal Supercharger product line – the powerful ASA T1-723. A maximum pressure of 0.5 bar can now be achieved and feeds air to the BMW V8’s individual throttle butterflies through the use of the optional carbon fiber airbox. Weighing in at just 4 kg, the G-POWER Carbon Fiber Airbox is nearly 8 kg lighter than the standard cast-aluminum variant. A tailor-made cooling system for the SK III Supercharger System increases the capacity of the oil and water cooling circuits of the V8 engine to keep temperatures in check.

A titanium exhaust system made specifically for G-POWER ensures that exhaust gases are discharged quickly and with minimum back pressure. This system features free-flowing 100 cpsi metallic catalytic converters.

When prepared with these options, the G-POWER M3 TORNADO RS produces a peak output of 720hp and 700Nm of torque. That is enough to catapult the G-POWER M3 TORNADO RS to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds. From a standstill to 200 km/h it takes just 9.5 seconds. Power and drag reach equilibrium at a maximum speed in excess of 330 km/h.

G-POWER continues the trend toward lightweight construction initiated by the BMW M3 GTS with its „RS“-labeled aerodynamics program. After all, weight reductions improve performance and ensure greater driving pleasure. This G-POWER "RS" aerodynamic program, made completely of carbon fiber, not only reduces the vehicle weight, but also increases the aerodynamic downforce. To be specific, it offers a carbon front spoiler for more downforce with optional brake cooling ducts for ventilation on the front axle, while a trunk lid, made entirely of carbon fiber and including a 3-piece carbon rear spoiler, increases the downforce on the rear axle.

The G-POWER "RS" aerodynamic program is manufactured from an ultra-light and extremely stable carbon fiber in a gas-tight autoclave. This production matches the OEM standards of the automotive industry and guarantees a perfect fit and a flawless surface structure.

The carbon fiber G-POWER VENTURI hood also contributes to reduced weight. The starting point for the development of the G-POWER VENTURI was the technical necessity to remove heat from the engine compartment of the uprated engines as quickly as possible. Otherwise a loss of performance can happen, since the ECU (electronic control unite) makes use of diagrams with reduced degrees of ignition when a fixed temperature limit is reached, in order to safeguard the engine.

The "DYNAMIC VENTING" Technology of the G-POWER VENTURI hood vents the engine compartment dynamically, allowing the otherwise untapped performance potential to be achieved with no additional thermal stress. Performance enhancement can not be supported more efficiently.

When it comes to suspension systems, the G-POWER M3 TORNADO RS is fitted with the G-POWER CLUBSPORT coil-over suspension and weight-optimized 20-inch G-POWER SILVERSTONE CLUBSPORT forged wheels. The tires are Michelin Super Sport tires in the dimension 255/30 ZR 20 on the front axle and 295/25 ZR 20 for the rear axle to keep the vehicle in contact with the road. Braking is done with the G-POWER-ceramic brakes on the front and rear axle, which provide low-weight and reliable high-performance braking. „Fade“ is therefore a foreign word for the 6-piston brake calipers in front which bite on 396 mm rotors and the 4-piston calipers at the rear axle which clamp on 380 mm rotors.

Naturally, all of G-POWER products showcased on the G-POWER M3 TORNADO RS are also sold separately.


G-POWER M3 TORNADO RS ...



... with 720 hp the strongest M3 in the world!



G-POWER SK III "Sporty Drive" Supercharger System with carbon airbox.

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Kia concept car

Powerful, dynamic, and forward-looking.

These are three words that anyone of us would like our car to be associated with. Kia presented a concept car, rear-wheel drive four-door sports sedan that successfully encompasses those three words at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Kia’s new concept car shows seamless integration of muscular proportions with stylish sleekness as well as feminine and elegant four seater cockpit.

Peter Schreyer, Kia Motors Chief Design Officer commented proudly, “No matter from which perspective you look at it, this concept car is roaring with energy and ready for take-off.”

He also said Kia is ready to move forward on all new chapter, that the car signifies a strong statement from Kia.

Kia has been reaping awards for its design in the past few years, including the red dot award and the iF award for the Optima and Sportage.

Check out pictures of the four-door sports sedan concept car and tell us if you think it’s another winner for Kia.



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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition

Following the success of DBS Carbon Black, introduced in 2009, The 2011 DBS Carbon Edition will be available in two new carbon inspired colours including Flame Orange and Ceramic Grey together with the existing Carbon Black.










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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Nouvelle Porsche 911

Pour la réinventer, il fallait d’abord réfléchir à des choses simples: nos origines, notre identité, et surtout nos objectifs.

Premier constat, répondre à nos propres interrogations entraînait d’autres questions: qu’est-ce qui nous démarque, par exemple, de nos concurrents? Nos innovations et nos plus de 28 000 victoires, sans aucun doute. Mais également notre place dans l’histoire de l’automobile, notre fort engagement pour l’avenir des voitures de sport et l’environnement. Et, bien évidemment, l’icône de ces voitures: la 911. Une icône qui n’a que plus de valeur lorsque nous la faisons vivre, pour unir traditions et avenir. Sans cette symbiose, impossible de construire une Porsche. Et encore moins une 911.

Au XXIe siècle plus qu’avant, notre identité, c’est elle: la 911. Un design incomparable, des technologies testées en course, et des émotions en série depuis 1963.

Est-ce suffisant pour créer l’avenir? Cela vous suffirait-il, à vous qui la conduisez? Ou ne vaut-il pas mieux parfois se défaire des traditions avant d’en devenir prisonnier?

La nouvelle 911 répond sans hésitation « oui » à cette dernière question: elle a été modifiée à 90 %. Pratiquement toutes les pièces ont été retravaillées. Une façon bien à nous d’être à la hauteur à la fois de nos traditions, de notre passion pour les sportives, et du mythe 911.

Design complètement revu, intérieur futuriste, confortable et sportif, mais aussi empattement augmenté, nouvelle génération de moteurs plus puissants et plus économes grâce à des technologies visant l’efficience telles que la fonction Stop-Start automatique, la régulation thermostatique, la récupération d’énergie électrique pour l’électronique embarquée, l’association intelligente de l’aluminium et de l’acier pour alléger la carrosserie, un châssis digne d’une voiture de course.

Notre identité est ainsi faite, mêlant traditions et innovations, performances et quotidien, forme et fonctionnalité. Ce n’est pas une contradiction, mais une motivation pour perfectionner toujours plus le concept Intelligent Performance.

Les mots ne manqueraient pas pour décrire cette identité – 3 chiffres suffisent.

La nouvelle 911. L’identité Porsche en soi.


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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Citroën Tubik

A l'occasion du 64e salon International de Francfort 2011, Citroën donne naissance à Tubik, un shuttle technologique pour redonner le goût au voyage. Un voyage partagé, intelligent, connecté et vert.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Mazda Shinari design concept

Mazda SHINARI Concept: Speed and Strength in motion that strikes the heart

At this year's 2010 LA Auto Show, Mazda gave North America a glimpse at its SHINARI pure design concept vehicle. Under the direction of Ikuo Maeda, the company's new global design director, SHINARI is the first vehicle to feature Mazda's new global design language, KODO, or "Soul of Motion." SHINARI takes lessons learned from the successful NAGARE ("flow") series of concepts, and takes Mazda's design to an exciting new level.

The SHINARI is a four-door, four-seater sports coupe that perfectly expresses the KODO design theme in a graceful and carefree form. The Japanese word "shinari" references the powerful yet supple appearance of great resilient force when objects of high tensile strength, such as steel or bamboo, are twisted or bent. It also refers to the appearance of a person or animal as it flexes and transforms its body to generate high-speed movement.

One glance at SHINARI stirs one's emotions. Its form expresses the powerful movement of a lean yet extremely muscular body, appearing both supple but at the same time filled with tension. Mazda's desire is to strike a chord in car enthusiasts' hearts and go beyond the notion of rational logic. SHINARI's form purely embodies that desire.












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