The new AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine

Powerful, innovative and efficient.
Fuel consumption combined: 9.6-9.3 l/100 km;
combined CO₂ emissions: 224-216 g/km

 

Biturbocharging with “hot inside V“
The powerful V8 engines have long been a core competence at AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz. Christian Enderle, Head of Engine and Powertrain Development at Mercedes-AMG: “With the new AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, we present a fascinating and powerful sports car engine, which also achieves the next step in efficiency due to numerous measures“.
The new AMG V8 engine has two turbochargers which are not mounted on the outside of the cylinder banks but rather inside the V configuration – experts call it a “hot inside V“.

 

Advantages
The advantages of this layout: the eight-cylinder engine has more compact dimensions, which allow the low installation position as well as optimum weight distribution between the front and rear axles. The “hot inside V“ also optimises the supply of fresh air to both exhaust gas turbochargers. Electronically-regulated blow-off valves guarantee a very immediate and direct response. The maximum charge pressure is 1.2 bar and the turbochargers can reach a maximum speed of 186,000 rpm. For combustion 2.3 times as many oxygen atoms are pressed into the turbo engine than a naturally aspirated engine.

 

Dry sump lubrication for high lateral acceleration
The dry sump lubrication allows the engine to be installed in a low position with a lower centre of gravity – ideal for a sports car with extremely high lateral dynamics. As well as the enhanced agility, dry sump lubrication ensures optimum lubrication of the engine through direct oil extraction from the crankcases, even at high cornering speeds.
As a result the M178 (the internal AMG designation) is the world's first sports car engine with hot inner V and dry sump lubrication. The new AMG V8 with a dry weight of 209 kilogram is the lightest engine in its competitive segment.

 

Performance figures on a par with motor racing
As the newest member of the BlueDIRECT engine family, the AMG M178 boasts a confident power delivery and performance figures on a par with motor racing. It boasts an emotive and unmistakable AMG V8 engine sound, along with an immediate response and high pulling power.
The torque curve is synonymous with good drivability: the maximum value of 650 nanometer is on hand in a wide range from 1,750 to 4,750 révolutions

 

“One man, one engine“
The AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine is made in Affalterbach in accordance with the principle of “one man, one engine“. In the AMG engine workshop, highly qualified technicians manufacture the high-performance engines by hand to the strictest quality standards.
The signature of the respective technician on the AMG engine plate attests to this exclusive type of engine production. It guarantees quality and the transfer of technology from the racing series - from Formula 1 and the DTM to the customer sport activities with the SLS AMG GT3

 

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All-new Honda Civic Type R

• Unmatched performance compared to all previous Type R cars, including Civic, Integra, Accord and NSX
• Thrilling turbocharged 2.0 liter i-VTEC engine producing more than 280 PS, sets new standards on power, torque and engine response
• All-new ‘+R’ mode for enhanced on-track driving thrills
• High-revving performance red-lining at 7,000 rpm, mated to slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission
• Innovative new four-point adaptive damper system delivers ultimate handling for enthusiastic driving
• Additional ‘steer axis’ system minimises torque steer for exceptional traction

Power will come from a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology series. Developing over 280 PS, it will deliver unmatched performance compared to any previous Type R car. That includes all generations of the Civic, plus the iconic performance-oriented versions of the Integra, Accord and even the NSX.

 

Suehiro Hasshi, Large Project Leader for the Civic Type R at Honda R&D, commented: “Honda has had four Type R model derivatives – the Civic, Integra, Accord and NSX. The engine in this new Honda Civic Type R is unrivalled against all of them in terms of raw power, torque and engine response.”

 

For example, the Civic Type R will mark the debut of Honda’s new ‘+R’ button. Located to the side of the steering wheel, once pressed it activates ‘+R‘ mode for the most exhilarating driving experience. The engine response is heightened, with torque-mapping changed to a more aggressive and performance-focused setting. Steering becomes more responsive and, together with the new four-point Adaptive Damper System, delivers the ultimate handling experience. Hasshi explained: “In default standard mode, the Civic Type R is exceptionally agile, an everyday sports car with an enjoyable and fluid acceleration. The ‘+R’ button brings out a more dynamic and athletic car for the driver, to set pulses racing. The difference in character is immense. The ‘+R’ mode is extreme; the car is ideal for track use and will be appreciated by the genuine sports-driving enthusiast.”

 

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Team Peugeot-Total 2008 DKR

Après avoir frappé les esprits avec la ligne stupéfiante de la 2008 DKR, le Team Peugeot-Total lève enfin le voile sur les entrailles de cette bête de course.

C’est bien sur deux roues motrices que ce félin musclé défiera les 4x4 sur le prochain Dakar.

Dunes, montagnes, rios, canyons, fournaises, désert de sel, terrains cassants, fesh-fesh…Voilà quelques-unes des réjouissances qui attendent la 2008 DKR lors du prochain Dakar. Pour relever ce terrible défi, le team Peugeot-Total a misé sur un choix technique très osé : « à l’instar de ce que nous avions fait aux 24 Heures du Mans en choisissant une voiture fermée, nous avons décidé de partir sur un concept novateur, résume Bruno Famin, le directeur de Peugeot Sport. Dans le cas des rallyes raids, la grande question est de savoir s’il faut recourir à quatre roues motrices ou seulement deux. Après analyse, nous avons choisi d’optimiser le concept des deux roues motrices qui présente des avantages très intéressants ». Une démarche audacieuse et spectaculaire pour tenter de devenir la première deux roues motrices à motorisation diesel à gagner le Dakar.

Afin d’équilibrer les chances de chacun, le règlement compense en effet les prédispositions naturelles des 4x4 en octroyant quelques précieux avantages aux deux roues motrices. Jean-Christophe Pallier, responsable technique du projet Dakar, résume ces atouts : « en sport automobile, le poids est l’ennemi de la performance. Or, en rallye-raid, une voiture à deux roues motrices est autorisée à embarquer un poids nettement inférieur à un 4x4. Elle a aussi droit à des roues plus grandes, ce qui lui offre un avantage certain pour se jouer des nombreuses embûches du terrain. Cette caractéristique permet en prime de limiter le porte à faux avant. La 2008 KR peut ainsi presque monter des murs verticaux ! Et ce n’est pas tout : en adoptant des débattements de suspensions plus généreux - 460 mm au lieu de 250 mm - elle dispose d’une bien meilleure capacité de franchissement et d’absorption des obstacles. C’est un atout crucial sur un Dakar ! ». Autre avantage de taille : le télé-gonflage qui permet de modifier la pression des pneus depuis l’habitacle au moment d’aborder une dune… De quoi gagner de précieuses minutes par rapport aux équipages de 4x4 !

Pour profiter pleinement de ces avantages, les ingénieurs de Peugeot Sport ont rivalisé de créativité pour concocter une voiture d’une compacité extrême. Avec son V6 Diesel bi-turbo en position centrale-arrière, la 2008 DKR apparait comme une bête tout en muscles, prête à bondir et à dévorer les obstacles. « Loger tous les organes indispensables dans un si petit espace a été un vrai casse-tête !, concède Jean-Christophe Pallier. Une petite voiture ayant tendance à être plus à l’aise dans les spéciales sinueuses typées WRC, ce format permet de redonner du potentiel à une « deux roues motrices » là où les 4x4 ont habituellement l’avantage ».

Au-delà de la conviction déjà affichée par Red Bull depuis deux ans qu’une « deux roues motrices » est plus impressionnante et a de beaux atouts à faire valoir, même sur des terrains aussi inhospitaliers, cette option technique fait sens pour le constructeur français, comme le souligne Bruno Famin : « Etant donné que la 2008 de série est un crossover deux roues motrices équipé de la technologie Grip Control, qui lui permet de passer un peu partout, il est pertinent de voir la 2008 DKR s’attaquer aux difficultés du Dakar avec seulement deux roues motrices ». Il ne reste plus qu’à lâcher le fauve !

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720 hp strong G-POWER M3 GT2 R

The Tuning World Bodensee is a must-attend for every BMW enthusiast who is into customizing. It goes without saying that there will be a G-POWER highlight, as well. Thus G-POWER presents, in cooperation with the car magazine “AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS”, the hottest road-legal BMW M3. 
Already the basic data of this car – 720 hp and a dry weight of less than 1.500 kg – leave no doubt about the fact that the GT2 R called BMW M3 prepared by G-POWER is a serious competitor to all these Porsche and Co. racing against each other in countless Clubsport-Events. 
G-POWER has enlarged the displacement of the BMW V8 S65 engine from 4.0l to 4.6l – incl. forged pistons and connecting rods – thus creating the basis for an additional power output enhancement by the G-POWER M3 V8 SK III supercharger system. The result of this proven combination is 720 hp and 700 Nm of torque.
At the same time, G-POWER also gets to work on the flab, placing the BMW M3 on a strict weight loss regime. This is where the G-POWER GT2 R comes into its own, with a full carbon body kit bearing the awesome GT2 R design. The front skirt, all four wings and the rear skirt are all replaced by ultra-lightweight carbon elements. A carbon front lip and the multi-part carbon rear spoiler also improve aerodynamic down force.  
Overall, the G-POWER weight loss program for the M3 GT2 R adds up to around 150 kg, bringing the dry weight down to less than 1,500 kg. It goes without saying that the supercharged 720 horses take this in their stride. The GT2 R handles the dash from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and from 0-200 km in 9.5 seconds. The top speed is more than 330 km/h.

 

 

Jaguar F-TYPE R COUPÉ

La F-TYPE R est la définition même de la voiture de sport.

Équipée du moteur V8 5 Litres Suralimenté de 550 CH CEE, et développant un couple de 680 Nm CEE, elle offre une expérience de conduite sans précédent. Son potentiel est exploité au maximum – 0-100 km/h en 4,2 secondes – et le fait figurer parmi les meilleures de sa catégorie, en matière de puissance mais également de rapport poids/puissance. La F-TYPE R tire également le meilleur parti de sa structure ultra-rigide, lui permettant une plus grande agilité et une meilleure maîtrise de la puissance du véhicule
V8 S 5L ESSENCE SURALIMENTÉ 550 CH CEE
Le moteur V8 5L de 550 CH CEE est incroyablement puissant. Son compresseur de suralimentation élargi alimente le système pour un couple maximal stupéfiant de 680 Nm à partir de 2 500 tr/min. L’accélération est rapide et progressive, la réaction est immédiate et prévisible. L’injection directe guidée alimente très précisément le carburant dans les chambres de combustion au centre, à des pressions pouvant atteindre 150 bar, pour une combustion plus nette et plus efficace. Il est également doté d'un système Stop/Start intelligent très réactif qui peut améliorer la consommation de carburant de 5%.
◦Accélération 0-100 km/h en 4,2 secondes
◦Vitesse de pointe : 300 km/h
◦Émissions de CO2 : 259 g/km

◦Système de freinage Super Performance Jaguar avec étriers rouges
◦Suspension R
◦Échappement Sport Actif modulable depuis l'habitacle
◦Quadruple sortie d'échappement
◦Mode Dynamique configurable
◦Différentiel actif électronique avec commande vectorielle de couple (Torque Vectoring)
◦Sièges Performance griffés « R »
◦Volant Sport à base plate orné du logo R avec palettes Ignis
◦Garniture de console en finition Dark Technical Weave Aluminium
◦Éclairage intérieur ambiant configurable

À partir de 104 800 €

2014 Camaro Z/28

The legendary Camaro Z/28 is back for the 2014 model year.
Originally introduced in 1967, Camaro Z/28 was designed specifically to compete in the Sports Car Club of America's Trans-Am 2 class. Lightweight, nimble and incredibly powerful, the original Z/28 was designed ideally for road racing. The 2014 Z/28 carries the same racing credentials, running a lap around the Nurbürgring in an impressive 7:37.47 in inclement weather.

POWERTRAIN
A hand-assembled LS7 engine powers the Camaro Z/28, boasting an incredible 505 horsepower and 481 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful normally aspirated regular production small block V8 ever. The highest-quality parts and precision assembly elevate the redline level to 7000 rpm. The LS7 is mated to a TREMEC® TR6060 6-speed manual gearbox that features close-ratio gearing - optimized for the engine’s power characteristics. The TREMEC is coupled with a 5.1:1-ratio short-throw shifter to ensure quick and precise shifts

BODY
Camaro Z/28 has aerodynamic treatments designed to produce downforce — specifically at track speeds. A large splitter connects to an underbody panel to further reduce lift. Fender flares over the front and rear wheels and extended rocker panels contribute to aerodynamic stability. Z/28 also features an aggressive rear spoiler and functional diffuser to complete the fully integrated aerodynamic package.

CHASSIS
The tires on Camaro Z/28 are robust and massive Pirelli® PZERO™ Trofeo R† 305/30ZR19 summer-only tires† — ideal for lateral motions, like corner entry and exit. Camaro Z/28 features lightweight Brembo® carbon Ceramic Matrix™ rotors and fixed, monoblock calipers. The huge 394 x 36 mm front rotors are paired with 6-piston calipers, while the 390 x 32 mm rear rotors are paired with 4-piston calipers. Compared to similar-size two-piece steel rotors, the lightweight and large carbon calipers save 22 pounds, while encouraging impressive stopping power and heat toleration — ideal for track use.

INTERIOR
The all-new driver and front passenger racing seats are designed by RECARO®. Aggressive bolsters ensure both passenger and driver remain firmly planted, even in high-energy driving situations. A flat-bottom steering wheel opens leg room for entry and exit, as well as quicker heel/toe shifting. A short-throw shifter allow for rapid, confident shifting.

Nissan GT-R Nismo

Nissan GT-R Nismo Joins 2014 Nissan GT-R

•World premiere of race-inspired version of Nissan's legendary GT-R
•600hp (441kw) for blistering performance
•Advanced aerodynamics generating additional 100kg*1 of downforce at 300km/h (186mph)  for exceptional road-holding

YOKOHAMA, Japan (November 19, 2013) – Records fall and dreams come true with the debut of the Nissan GT-R Nismo. This race-oriented model delivers "factory tuned" supercar dynamics with revolutionary enhanced aerodynamics and ultra-precise handling. The Nissan GT-R is already established as one of the best performing supercars in the automotive sphere, and now Nissan has drawn on decades of racing experience gathered by Nismo, the brand's motorsport specialists, to develop the ultimate Nissan GT-R.

The Nissan GT-R Nismo features exclusive styling that embraces the longstanding racing philosophy of form following function. It has numerous motorsports-inspired technologies to enhance the car's performance through optimised aerodynamics, suspension and powertrain, creating a well-balanced machine that is at home on both the road and track.

The Nissan GT-R Nismo will be available in Japan in late February 2014, U.S. and Europe later in 2014.

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says this is the fastest Nissan GT-R ever. "With a 7:08.679 lap time, we can authoritatively say that the Nissan GT-R Nismo*2 holds the volume production car lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, which is the gold standard of high performance achievement."

Nissan GT-R Nismo Overview - Flagship of the Nismo lineup

1. Mechanical Features
Nissan GT-R Nismo employs innovation, uncompromising engineering and motorsports-inspired technologies to achieve new levels of power, speed and handling.

Engine
•Under the hood, the 3.8-liter V6 VR38DETT engine benefits from the know-how that Nismo has gained from participating in such events as the world-renowned Nürburgring 24 hour race. Engine power has risen and is now rated at 600PS (441kw) and 481 lb ft (652 Nm)  of torque.
•New high-flow, large capacity turbochargers, which are used for GT3 racing, improve breathing, while optimized individual ignition timing control for each cylinder and upgraded fuel pump improve combustion.

Chassis
•The springs and custom-developed Bilstein DampTronic dampers in the front and rear suspension are specially tuned to deliver exceptional grip levels and progressive handling response at the limit. Three suspension modes can be selected: Comfort, Normal and R, for circuit applications.
•Exclusive Nismo tires – developed by Dunlop - exhibit outstanding grip and handling characteristics. Front: 255/40 ZRF20; rear 285/35 ZRF20.
•Specially-developed links fitted to the front double wishbone suspension increase castor trail to optimize wheel position during high-G cornering and improve straight-line and cornering stability. Additionally, large high-rigidity bolts are used to increase stiffness of the wheel-hub attachment area.
•To minimize body-roll during cornering and changes of direction, the Nissan GT-R Nismo features a 17.3 mm hollow rear anti-roll bar which raises roll stiffness while reducing weight.

Body construction
•Increased rigidity in the bodyshell is achieved using adhesive bonding in addition to spot welding leading to precise suspension response under extreme load, the  Nismo "factory tuned" enhancement.

2. Exterior design - Exclusive styling with improved aerodynamics
•Using the latest Computational Fluid Dynamic simulation techniques to analyze airflow, Nismo has developed an aero package that improves road-holding, minimizes the negative impact of drag, while giving the car a menacing and muscular appearance.
•Together, the front bumper, engine undercover strake and carbon rear spoiler increase downforce, lowering the center of gravity and generating an additional 100kg*1 (at 300km/h) compared to the freshly updated 2014 Nissan GT-R model. The car's aerodynamic characteristics are tuned to ensure the downforce is equally spread front to rear at all speeds for progressive handling characteristics. A widened front bumper configuration and elongated yet tapered rear bumper design keep the drag to Cd 0.26, same with that of 2014 Nissan GT-R.
•The Nissan GT-R Nismo will be available in five body colors: Brilliant White Pearl, Meteor Flake Pearl Black, Ultimate Metallic Silver and Vibrant Red. And unique to the GT-R Nismo model, a Dark Matte Grey*3 accentuates the car's imposing exterior muscularity.
•The GT-R Nismo's black 6-spoke wheels are inspired by Nissan's GT-R race car which races in the GT500 class in SUPER GT.

*1: Compared to 2014 Nissan GT-R
*2: Nissan GT-R Nismo with track options
*3: Dark Matte Grey will be available starting from summer in 2014.

http://www.nissan.co.jp