2008 Edo Competition Ferrari 630 Scuderia

(from Edo Competition Press Release) Fascinating shapes! edo competition introduces the brand new aerodynamics package edo 630 Scuderia!

Edo competition Motorsport GmbH, one of the top names in sophisticated modifications of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche cars is now introducing the brand new edo 630 Scuderia aerodynamics package for the Ferrari 599 GTB! The aim was to underline the perfect shapes of the Ferrari 599 GTB and to adapt the aerodynamics to higher top speed and meet the increased cooling demands caused by the improved power output without compromising the styling of the car.

The flow-optimized front apron features an enlarged cooling air inlet which improves the engines thermal balance. The larger center inlet also provides cool air for the brakes, thereby increasing their service life and fade resistance. In addition to that the front spoiler lip improves downforce on the front axle.

The newly developed side skirts reduce crosswind sensitivity and improve wheel arch ventilation in combination with the new rear apron. To achieve this, a new undertray with a wider diffuser now with 6 blades was mounted on both sides to enhance rear axle downforce at high speeds. Additionally a carbon fiber lip is mounted on the trunk lid to provide extra stability and rear downforce.

Naturally all parts are made from ultra-lightweight carbon fiber, which means a weight reduction of nearly 50 kg (110 lb) is a welcome side effect of this aerodynamics package.

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2011 BMW 6-series coupe and cabrio - Preview

BMW's next generation 6-series coupe and cabrio won't be available until late 2010, however we can get a pretty accurate look at how it will look thanks to these renderings. The new design is expected to grow in size and feature a sportier design and also sit lower than the current out going model.

There are rumors the car will be offered with two different versions, a more luxurious GT and an aggressive sports model. The engine is unfortunately supposed to carry over untouched, but the new M6 will get a twin turbo V-10 and dual clutch transmission.

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Nissan GT-R V-spec arriving in 2009 - Video

According to latest reports Nissan will be building an even more potent version of the GT-R but it won’t arrive until 2009, one year after the super-coupe is launched in most markets. The new model will carry the familiar V-Spec title, a badge used by the older R32-R34 series cars to denote the GT-R’s racing success as well as some serious performance enhancements.

A Nissan source has revealed to Edmunds that a V-spec version of the all-new GT-R will arrive in 2009 as a 2010 model. The new car is still under development but when it arrives it will be more powerful and lighter than the standard version, which suggest the rumored 7m 38s Nurburgring time could fall further.

Previous V-spec cars featured an improved brake package, lowered suspension, and plenty of carbon-fiber and aluminum. The latest GT-R series was also rumored to feature a high-performance ‘EVO’ model that was tipped to weigh up to 250kg less than the standard car and develop up to 530hp.



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Volkswagen Park Assist Parks it self with no driver in car - Video

Now, I think this is a cool idea and a good start towards new things. But this can lead to problems like how will the computer know if another driver is going to leave the parking lot the same time or a lot of other problems will occur. I think it's kinda cool how it starts on its own and then moves for you. What problems can you see this car having?



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Shanghai VW Lavida - 2008 Beijing Auto Show

BEIJING — Volkswagen's new Lavida sedan debuted at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. The Lavida, developed in cooperation with local partner Shanghai Auto, is said to be "thoroughly tailored to the automotive wishes of modern Chinese society." Apparently Chinese society is not so demanding in its automotive wishes.

The front-wheel-drive Lavida, known during its gestation as Model Y, has little to distinguish itself aesthetically from the dozens of competitors it faces from Chinese and overseas competitors.

VW brags in its press material that the Lavida is "the first Volkswagen to be designed and developed entirely in China" and that it is intended to "blend into the urban environments of Chinese metropolises like Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou." It blends a little too well.

The car is relatively large by Chinese standards, measuring 181 inches long — 2 inches longer than a Jetta. It will be offered with a choice of four-cylinder engines, with an optional six-speed Tiptronic available.

Standard features include antilock brakes, front airbags, climate control, a CD player with an MP3 interface, power windows and an anti-theft alarm. A DVD nav system, CD changer and side airbags are among the options.

The Lavida will be assembled by Shanghai VW and goes on sale this summer.

What this means to you: If this is the best we can expect from its Shanghai R&D center, perhaps VW should go back to the drawing board in Wolfsburg.

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2008 Audi TT 0-60 in 3.5 - HPA’s 565 horsepower

The car started its journey in Germany to be painted in custom Lamborghini Gallardo orange. Later the car was shipped to HPA Motosports who built the TT from the ground up. A stock 2008 Audi TT 3.2L V6 produces a total of 250-hp.

But with HPA’s twin-turbo modification, along with a cast-aluminum short-runner intake manifold, dual air-to-air side-mount intercoolers, proprietary silicone boost plumbing and a high-flow fuel-supply system, this orange TT now produces an outstanding 565-hp. The result? 0-60mph comes in at 3.5 seconds while the 0-100mph takes just 8.4 seconds.

Transferring the power to the wheels via the S-tronic transmission required some work as well. HPA threw in performance clutch packs and a reprogrammed mechatronic which increased launch control revs from 3000rpm to 5000.

All this will cost you about $60,000 in upgrades. However you can now take on that Nissan GT-R without any hesitation.

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2009 BMW 3 Series - Spy Photos

Autozeitung.de was able to snap some new photos of the upcoming 2009 BMW 3 Series facelift. Not much changes except for the new I-drive system will be part of the new 3-series also the mirrors are a bit different.

Also, LED taillights will be added to this new model. To me it seems a bit bigger than the current 3-series model. No interior pictures YET, but should be available soon.

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