Audi Adds A 1.6-litre TDI Model To The A...
Posted by StreetWriter in General on September 22, 2009 | No Comments
Audi has released its new A3 1.6 TDI model. The new engine for the A3 is a 1.6-litre four-cylinder unit that runs on diesel. Power will be 77kW and 250Nm of torque, where the acceleration is set at 0-100km/h in 11.4 seconds. The top speed is 190km/h.
There will be a new start/stop system, where the [...]
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Raikkonen Signs An Agreement With McLare...
Posted by StreetWriter in General on September 22, 2009 | No Comments
Ferrari F1 driver, Kimi Raikkonen has signed an “outline” agreement which will kick off a second chance with McLaren F1 for 2010. The Ferrari driver will first have to consult his team before he can move over to McLaren has he still has one season left on his contract.
Raikkonen has said...
Mansory Cyrus — The Carbon-Fibre Modif...
Posted by StreetWriter in General on September 22, 2009 | No Comments
Mansory decided to carbon-up the Aston Martin DBS and the DB9. So what do we mean by carbon-up? Well, it pretty much means, a carbon-fibre body kit.
Although this might sound sick if you’re racing in Need For Speed, or something, it’s not so great in real life. However, we’re just relaying...
BRABUS Teams Up With Tesla For The Ultim...
Posted by StreetWriter in General on September 22, 2009 | No Comments
BRABUS, the German tuner, has created a new Smart car. The new BRABUS Ultimate High Voltage has been based on the ForTwo where it features a lithium-ion battery, under the floor, to power an electric motor that has been co-developed with Tesla Motors.
The Ultimate High Voltage will do the 0-60km/h sprint...
The Geiger GTS With 710-Horsepower — M...
Posted by StreetWriter in General on September 22, 2009 | No Comments
The Geiger GTS, a brand new modified Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 from GeigerCars. The GTS ZR1 features more power than the standard ZR1 as the company added a few things to boost power to a wonderful 522kW and 918Nm of torque.
Acceleration figures on the Geiger GTS stand at 3.6 seconds, where the top speed...
Lexmaul Pumps Up The Looks On The Opel A...
Posted by StreetWriter in General on September 22, 2009 | No Comments
Lexmaul, a German tuner has created a brand new aerodynamic kit for the Opel Astra. This kit will only house styling changes for now, as the company is planning to release performance parts during the 2010 year. So, this is pretty much just a teaser for looks before performance.
Anywho, despite the lack...
Lexus Reconstructs The Face Of The GS 45...
Posted by StreetWriter in General on September 22, 2009 | No Comments
Lexus has updated their GS 450h with a few tweaks which won’t exactly blow your mind. The Japanese-Toyota-counterpart has added a three new colours, along with a new grille, larger rear light outlet lenses and 18-inch wheels for the SE-L model.
Safety on the Lexus hybrid has been enhanced as there...
WesBank Super Series – Cape Town &...
Posted by StreetWriter in Events, General, Track Racing, Western Cape on September 18, 2009 | No Comments
WESBANK SUPER SERIES TEST FOR CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDERS
A test of nerve and resolve awaits championship contenders in various categories at the penultimate round of the WesBank Super Series at the picturesque Killarney circuit, in Cape Town on Saturday 15 September.
Only one championship has so far been...
VW Release A Scirocco R Racing Game For ...
Posted by StreetWriter in General on September 18, 2009 | No Comments
Volkswagen are once again offering a free game for the iPhone and iPod touch users. The first game was the VW Polo Challenge.
The latest VW Scirocco game will be available from the Apple App store where it is called the “Scirocco R 24 hour Challenge”. The game allows you to race the Scirocco...
Frankfurt 2009: Meluks RS2000 — The â€...
Posted by StreetWriter in General on September 18, 2009 | No Comments
Melkus has introduced their latest sports car since the RS1000 from 1979. The new RS2000 was at the Frankfurt Motor Show where it was partially hand-made from carbon fibre. The overall weight is 950kg, and the engine is a 1.8-litre supercharged unit sourced from Toyota.
Power is set at 199kW while the...
Hamann Modifies The Ferrari California...
Posted by StreetWriter in General on September 18, 2009 | No Comments
HAMANN Motorsport has created a full on tuning kit for the Ferrari California. The new Ferrari will have power upgraded to 406kW, which is a 20 percent increase. The engine will feature a new management system along with a new sports exhaust.
The exterior features new aerodynamic changes that include...