Lexus revises line-up (UK)

               

Lexus UK has canned the petrol-engined GS and
LS sedans, cutting the range down to hybrid models only.

The GS and LS ranges now consist of one model each – the GS450h and L600h – and Lexus will only sell the new RX as a hybrid  (it is available with the petrol V6 in the U.S).

A Lexus source described the decision as “a logical move for the company”. The IS range will remain as it is, with petrol and diesel engines available.

2010-Bentley Mulsanne Pictures

2010-The new Mulsanne high performance, represents the first Bentley designed, engineered and built from the ground up by Bentley engineers since W.O Bentley’s 8.0-liter from 1930. Using a new and sole platform that shares nothing with other Bentley or VW group models, production of the Arnage replacement begins next year at a new express-of-the-art manufacturing resource within the Crewe factory with sales opening mid 2010. Finallyy This car is very luxurious.

Hyundai ix-Metro Concept

On a motor show in Frankfurt Hyundai will present concept ix-Metro. Besides, the first drawings of this model thanks to which we can understand have got to the Internet – the small Korean crossover will possess rather … unusual appearance. Also it is not excluded, what exactly it becomes one of the main applicants for a rank «the most terrible car of Frankfurt». Under a cowl concept will be a hybrid power-plant where the electric motor begins to work together with a petrol cursor in volume only 1,0 l which possesses only three cylinders. However total capacity of a hybrid will make quite decent for such machine of 125 h.p. While Hyundai ix-Metro will be presented as the concept car. But the probability that this model will go to a batch production, is very high. In this case it will receive a name ix25.

Ford has shown new C-MAX

Ford has presented the first photos new C-MAX which official presentation will take place this month on a motor show in Frankfurt. New C-MAX differs rather interesting appearance, and under a cowl of this car is 1,6-litre petrol motor from series EcoBoost. The given power unit will receive system of direct injection of fuel and a turbo-supercharging. The motor will start to exhaust at once in three variants. The base version begins to give out 130 h.p., also there will be 150 and even a 180-strong version. Thus the engine will differ not only decent capacity, but also very moderate fuel consumption. According to representatives Ford, motor EcoBoost begins to spend for 20 % of less gasoline, than nowadays existing units of similar capacity. It is interesting that at the heart of new C-MAX the platform from the third generation Focus (now this car only takes place tests for tracks) lies. While Ford will show only 5-seater version C-MAX, but there is no doubt that soon there will be also a 7-seater car, and outwardly it will differ a little from less capacious colleague.

Mini coupe will go to a serial production!

Representatives of concern BMW have confirmed earlier circulating hearings that company Mini will begin a batch production at once several new cars. That Mini will do a crossover, all for a long time already heard. But, it appears, the next three years to hatchbacks, a cabriolet and "off-road car" the coupe and even a roadster will increase still! Concept coupe will be already shown in the middle of this month on a motor show in Frankfurt. From standard 3-door Mini this car will differ an oblique rear of a body thanks to shape of the car which became much prompter. Besides, the coupe will weigh approximately on 100 kg of less hatchback and will receive lower centre of gravity. Well and under a car cowl the petrol motor in volume of 1,6 l with a turbo-supercharging which gives out 211 h.p. For easy will disappear and small Mini Coupe it will be more than enough.

Tuning upgrades for Audi TT RS from Sportec

Tuning studio Sportec has presented the first step of the tuning program for Audi TT RS. The package price makes 1 200 pounds, it is on sale through official importer Sportec APS of Brackley. The tuner has reprogrammed an electronic engine management system for capacity and twisting moment increase. The standard 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine develops capacity of 340 h.p. at 5 400 turns in minute and the twisting moment of 450 Nanometers accessible from 1 6000 turns in minute.

Thanks to upgrades of the tuner the engine power has raised to 405 h.p. at 5 800 turns in a minute, and the twisting moment has grown to 544 Nanometers at 2 650 turns in a minute that does a car same powerful as well as previous BMW M5 (E39). Dispersal from 0 to 100 km/h occupies 4.2 seconds (instead of usual 4.6 seconds). At present the tuner works over external upgrades.

Exclusive series for 250 admirers Porsche 911

For special admirers Porsche 911 company Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has immortalised genes of 911th in 911 Sport Classic. Thereby company Porsche revives tradition of exclusive small series with the limited quantity of copies. 911 Sport Classic will be presented on the International auto show of 2009 in Frankfurt. The quantity is limited by 250 cars. This absolutely special "eleventh" with the big love to details within three years was developed by division Porsche Exclusive for the most exacting circle of clients. Porsche Exclusive is a division which realises absolutely special individualization of cars Porsche which are beyond the serial offer.



Again developed roof testifies to unique character of this car with a double dome. Besides, the rear 911 Sport Classic which basis makes Carrera S with a rear wheel drive, is wider on 44 millimetres, and the track of rear wheels is increased. Characteristic facing of front part SportDesign with special spoiler edge and a motionless rear spoiler in the form of a duck tail from Carrera RS 2.7 1973 modelling years finish unique shape 911 Sport Classic. 911 Sport Classic is equipped with the 3,8-litre engine with direct injection of the gasoline which capacity is raised on 23 h.p. to 408 h.p. thanks to again developed resonant system of an admission with six switching damper plates vacuum-operated, dynamic characteristics have accordingly raised also. 911 Sport Classic is delivered only with a six-step mechanical gear box. With sports character exclusive auto in a standard complete set the mechanical blocking of rear differential and special 19-inch disks with the star painted in black colour are very well combined braking system Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), running gear PASM with understating on 20 millimetres, and also.



The special, high-quality interior 911 Sport Classic visually shows the key competence of division Porsche Exclusive, it differs new materials which in company Porsche were not used earlier. For example, leather mat represents a material from strips of a smooth skin and threads. It is used in the central part of an upholstery of in a new fashion issued adaptive sports seats with light grey cedar and in an upholstery of doors. The front panel, including all inserts and details, is upholstered by a genuine leather of colour Espresso Natur and creates attractive contrast with an exclusive covering of body Sport Classic Grey.