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Volvo V40 Pirelli by Heico Sportiv

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Pirelli and Heico Sportiv have revealed a specially tuned version of the Volvo V40 to celebrate Pirelli's jubilee.
They used as foundation a V40 T3 model equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. Output has been lifted from the series 150 HP (110 kW) to 200 HP (147 kW), while torque has gone up from 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) to 300 Nm (221 lb-ft). As a result, 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) takes 7.9 seconds, making it 0.9s faster than the stock model. Top speed has also increased from 130 mph (210 km/h) to 143 mph (230 km/h).
The Volvo V40 Pirelli by Heico Sportiv rides on 8x19 VOLUTION VII wheels shod in 235/35 R19 P Zeros. Other changes include a 30mm lowered suspension and a custom body kit with a bi-part front spoiler and a diffuser-look rear skirt. The black and red theme exterior is continued inside the cabin where there are velour floor mats with embossed tire-tread profiles. Heico Sportiv says this special package can be ordered with other engines offered by Volvo.

Source: Heico Sportiv / Pirelli

Porsche 996 modified by OK-Chiptuning

Thursday, June 26, 2014

OK-Chiptuning has released a tuning program for the Porsche 996 inspired by the 1991 German movie Manta, Manta. Power of the engine was increased to 650 HP (478 kW) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque via revised turbochargers and larger injection valves. Other modifications include a bigger fuel pump, new 5-bar fuel pressure regulator and a custom exhaust system sporting 70mm tubes.
The 996 sits on 19-inch TechArt wheels priced at 800 EUR, including the 235/35 R19 and 305/30 R19 tires. OK-Chiptuning also installed a KW stage 3 coilover suspension, a Techart rear spoiler, while inside there are Recaro seats. Lastly, the three-color foliation comes from Cam Shaft Premium Wrapping and costs 2,600 EUR.

Source: OK-Chiptuning


Ferrari 458 Spider restyled by A. Kahn Design

Sunday, June 22, 2014

A. Kahn Design has recently conducted a series of styling changes on a Ferrari 458 Spider. The car seen here is wearing an attractive Grigio Alloy paint and rides on Monza forged alloy wheels which are available in a wide variety of colors and come with the original center caps. It has also received a lowered suspension, black-painted brake calipers, matt rear styling detail and updated front sections.
A series of modifications were brought to the interior as well where UK-based Kahn Design applied its "bespoke touch" and went for a luxurious Nero cabin.

Source: A. Kahn Design

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta by Revozport

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Revozport has introduced a new styling program for the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. Dubbed the RZF-12, the model features a carbon front splitter ($2100), carbon fiber side skirts ($2900) and a carbon fiber rear spoiler ($1300). If that's not enough carbon, the company also offers a carbon fiber fog light cover ($380) and a carbon fiber rear diffuser ($2900).
Customers can also order a TITAV titanium exhaust system ($7490) and a seven-piece carbon fiber engine cover kit ($6800) that will leave people "speechless when you open your hood."
While the styling package might not win everyone over, Revozport said they wanted to keep things "simple and elegant" to maintain the classy look of the car.

Source: Revozport

Bentley

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Have you ever seen the winged "B" badge of the Bentley and felt like flying? If yes, you are not the only one! People all around the world dream of owning a Bentley and why not, its stature is just too big not to be desired! Bentley Motors was established in England in January 1919. The founder was Walter Owen Bentley. Walter Owen was always fascinated by combustible engines and racing motorcycles, like most young boys are, and the Bentley was an outcome of this passion.

Bentley Motors has a history full of turns and twists and quite an interesting one too! Lets skim through its pages.

The manufacturing of the Bentley started with a 3-litre engine car which was very advanced for its times. It had four cylinders, single overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder and twin-spark ignition via two magnetos. But it did make some noise. It is said, that this noise once irritated a nurse who was attending to a dying patient. To everyone's surprise, a person present there had then said 'A happy sound to die to"! Such was the beginning of the Bentley!

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The Bentley was and is primarily known as a racing car. It has won many Le Mans trophies. The Le Mans is a 24-hour car endurance test held in France. It tests a car to it limits and those who can sustain the grill, command tremendous respect and awe in the automobile market. These races also provided a huge advertisement for the Bentley. The first Bentley,the 3-litre car, participated and came a very respectable 4th!

From then on, there was no looking back and Bentley motors went on to make some of the finest cars ever known. Sometimes the manufacturing was so slow that the cars were made just before delivery and at times even the demonstration cars had to be sold. But their popularity never ceased to soar. In reality fewer people bought them due to their high prices but still everyone secretly thought of taking control of one of these. After a few years, it was announced that Bentley Motors would retire from racing as they were falling short of money. As well as this, all the rash race driving was giving the common man a very bad impression about the car. Some people were wary of buying the car, as they saw it as a symbol of rough driving. Somewhat in order to break this image, Bentley Motors manufactured a bewitching limousine passenger car. But by this time, the great depression had taken its toll on Bentley Motors, leaving it in financial doldrums. Hence it was decided to sell the firm. Thus Rolls Royce took over Bentley Motors in a very dramatic manner in 1931. At that time Bentley was the most formidable rival of Rolls Royce and the world saw this as a mega deal for Rolls Royce. Actually it was good news for Bentley (in one way at least), that their baby would at least be in some experienced hands. Thus the Bentley was actually with Bentley Motors only till 1931.

The Volkswagen Group ,a German company, has been the owner of Bentley since 1998. The Bentleys are manufactured at the Crewe factory in England.

The various current and popular models of this car are Arnage, Azure, Continental GT, Continental Flying Spur and Continental GTC.

Luxury, elegance and comfort characterize all the Bentleys. Features like emergency fuel shut-off device, child safety door locks located on rear doors, engine immobilizer, front seatbelt height adjusters, fog lights, anti-theft protection, airbags with occupant sensors, computers keeping track of average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel, keyless entry operated via key fob, tire pressure monitor, separate driver/front passenger climate controls, rear window defroster, heated washer system, bluetooth incorporated telephone system, electric foldable mirrors, ashtrays, full maps, remote controlled DVD, several speakers, headlight cleaners, leather seats, tinted glass ,a variety of interior lighting, etc. make the Bentley, a precious buy. The Azure also has a sunroof/moonroof and a removable/convertible top!