Porsche Panamera Turbo Hamann of Cyrano

Can do that from an already hot car an even hotter, proving once again the current tuner Hamann. Here is a Porsche Panamera Turbo Hamann of Cyrano, are made ​​from 303 hp and 500 603 km / h top speed 315 ...


With the tuned 4.8-liter turbo and Sports Chrono Package accelerates to the Cyrano in just 3.7 seconds from 0 to 100 in 12.4 seconds to crack the 200 And, although it has traditionally Hamann again got packed neatly in the body kit. So, shit on aerodynamics, optics is everything! The body kit consists of a completely new front Cyrano including daytime running lights, a new bonnet, side skirts and wider by 60 millimeters fender. In addition, two large rectangular shape the rear tailpipes, a prominent diffuser and a fixed rear wing. Also be fitted with 22-inch monitor with 265, he (front) and 305, he tires (rear). Hamann donated his interpretation Panamera also have a 30 millimeter deeper chassis. Logically, because it indulges the tuner "the handling of the sports cars are considerably enhanced." In short: The Cyrano teem already in force prior to appearance is the only way!

And also in the interior Hamann makes all things new. A risky venture, because who knows the interior of the Panamera asks seriously, what is missing there yet. Nevertheless, when Cyrano promises the inclined driver experiences a "VIP lounge with a motorsports flair" ... What all this will cost, but it only upon request.

Images: © Hamann

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Introduction : The New BMW 7 Series!

Whenever a new 7-series from the factory in rolls ..., you stop breathing in the luxury segment. Still can not defend his Mercedes S-class pole position. But BMW has caught up already powerful. The new BMW 7 Series is the definitive Munich now want to fight to the top. And that could succeed, because by 2013 the new generation S-Class is launched, the BMW 7 Series the most advanced vehicle in the luxury class.


The new 7 Series is a sporty elegance, refined engine technology and luxurious comfort. While only minor visual changes, most changes can be found under the hood and interior. So shall provide such modern LED lights for a clear view in the dark and not blinding oncoming traffic. The interior has been significantly upgraded and improved the ride comfort.

I started the fall, the new LED headlights, a prominent BMW kidney grille and modified front spoiler on that shape the look of the new 7 Series. The cockpit instruments are replaced by a multi-functional instrument display with selectable fields and the central Control Display with 3D graphics.


In terms of performance and efficiency has done a lot under the hood. The engines provide 10 percent more power according to the manufacturer at 25 percent less fuel. Thus, the 730d is, for example, less than 150 grams of CO2 per kilometer. The engines range from the world's fastest BMW twin-turbo six-cylinder diesel engine to the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 of the second generation. For the perfect driving comfort, the new Standard air suspension with automatic level control ensures the rear axle. Numerous wizards increase the comfort and provide more safety for the driver, other road users and pedestrians. These include: BMW Night Vision with Dynamic Light Spot, glare-free high beam assistant, BMW Parking Assistant Driver Assistant Plus, Active Protection. For individualists, BMW offers the BMW Individual equipment program, which can be transformed with any car into a single piece.

Prices start at € 74 900 for the BMW 730d with up entirely sufficient at a torque of 258 hp. 530 Nm. The engine will consume only 5.6 liters of it. This would be a few years ago when the compacts come even in the top 10 of the thrifty. Since in the luxury class, but probably less interested in consumption, it is also the 544-hp with 760 Li V12 engine order. Accelerates in 4.6 seconds from zero to 100 km / h and will cost € 147 900.


Since the new 7-abroad, especially in Russia and China - will become the flagship luxury, there are many features as standard. In Germany, any extra costs, unfortunately, extra ...

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Introducing: Skoda Rapid

The Skoda Rapid is presenting its new model and want to emulate the parent company Volkswagen Golf from. In the C-Class, he is comfortable with a loading volume of 550 liters of leaders, which might be because the tail is not steeply. The design of the Skoda Rapid is mainly at the front quite dynamic. All in all, a modern look and Trendhascherei denies you. The priority of the Skoda designers was clear from the convenience, but what gives it a timeless face.

The interior is especially clear. The highest quality material is not safe for use in rapid, experience has shown that it can be assumed that everything was handled properly. Anyone who already owns one of the more modern Skoda / possessed, will feel at home here. For the passengers in the back seat there is enough space if you fold down the backrest creates a storage space of 1490 liters, however, varies according to trim level and engine.

Which brings us to the available engines. Four petrol engines are about to be classified in terms of performance between 75 (1.2-liter Dreizyylinder) and 122 hp (1.4-liter TSI four-cylinder). The diesel version has 1.6 liters and is available in two power levels: 86 and 104 hp. The petrol consumption 5.1 to 6.1 liters per hundred kilometers and the diesel 4.2 to 4.4 liters.

The buyer is inclined to choose the way the engines work Greentec variant. There is a regenerative braking, tire rolling resistance, and without much start-stop function. At least five percent is to be able to save here in consumption.

The Skoda Rapid in Germany from October / November for a base price starting from € 14,000 sold. Available versions of the Active, Ambition and Elegance, and it can be upgraded wheels between 14 and 17 inches.

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Introducing: Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake

AMG is shown with the new CLS 63 pretty family friendly. For in addition to style, apparently, has a big emphasis on the benefits of the vehicle. After all, the luggage compartment offers up to 1,550 liters of cargo volume. But the sports enthusiast family man can breathe easy: The performance leaves nothing to be desired.


Who is traveling with his offspring, for the security is naturally present. Nevertheless, is a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo been installed, the services 525-557 hp and makes it possible to Papa frequently in the (lead) will be itchy feet, sometimes to fly alone across the tarmac. Because he will know how to appreciate the optimized driving dynamics, which can in the context of additional equipment to improve again. The time-limited special edition of "Edition 1" again offers 32 hp more and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of comfort.

This is not resting on the laurels of the previous being demonstrated by the Shooting Brake by the optimized fuel consumption. For although it is an acceleration from 0 to 100 in only 4.3 and 4.4 seconds or less sports car-like accents, but shows a relatively low consumption of 10.1 liters per hundred kilometers. The CO2 emissions are given as 235 g / km. Other models provide less safe, but for the power spectrum and the size of the value is ok.

In addition to the V8 also ensured by the AMG SPEED SHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission to the necessary driving experience. For here are four different driving modes are available, which you can use depending on the respective driving mood. Available modes C (Controlled Efficiency), S (Sport), S + (Sport plus) and M (Manual).

The Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake is 63 AM, as well as his "Edition 1" in October of this year on the market, € 118,000 will be the base price.


Images: © Daimler AG

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Introduction: The new Opel Adam

First impression: the front looks like a wild mixture of Porsche Cayenne (lights), Mercedes-Benz (large, shared barbecue) and Nissan Juke (horizontally split front with a big mouth).


In the side view of the parallels go on to other more or less successful representatives of the automotive trade: its proportions reminiscent of the flat with the front windshield at the Audi A1, back to the 500th Fiat In addition, falling two from Astra-known, distinctive design elements in the eye: the crescent-shaped groove in the lower door area and the dynamically curved "shock waves" line around the door handles.

So overall a potpourri of diverse range of flavors that will inspire a total possible number of buyers.


With a length of just 3.70 meters and 1.72 meters width (excluding mirrors), we recommend the new Adam Opel, especially for the urban environment.


To start, the new Adam, first with three petrol engines (1.2 with 70 hp, 1.4 and 1.4 with 87 hp 100 hp) available in conjunction with five-speed manual transmission. All units are available on request with ecoFLEX technology package including start / stop system.


In addition, the Opel Adam variety of premium technologies that are normally found only in higher vehicle segments offer, including an innovative new infotainment system that allows the integration of smartphones (Android and Apple iOS), including Internet-based applications and then their functions in the car makes available.


Its world premiere of Adam will celebrate on the Paris Motor Show in October 2012, the first copies will then be delivered in early 2013.

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Audi SQ5 TDI: First diesel, the S-series

Early next year, the Audi TDI SQ5 will bring to the market, which was the first S-Audi's diesel engine missed. More precisely, it is a 3-liter turbo diesel that makes 313 hp and master the 100 km / h from a standing start in 5.1 seconds. The maximum speed will be cordoned off as usual at 250 km / h.


The automatic transmission has eight gears, one of which is inserted just before the last speed limit. The fuel consumption should be 7.2 liters and makes the most economical SQ5 TDI to date on the S. The features aluminum / wood Beaufort is black in the basic price of 58,500 € included. In the trunk, up to 1,560 liters of space, is already in place with the Q5 is not saved.

The driver can connect via Wi-Fi hotspot to the Internet, which can be used by up to eight users. Thus, it was also the navigation improved and can be updated by Google Maps and Street View. Furthermore, there is a lane departure warning from 65 km / h and a pause recommendation that it is even fitted as standard. This is the steering and pedal-switching or observed behavior, and warned there should be something extraordinary.

Particularly athletic he is content with the 3 inches deeper sports suspension and 20-inch tires. For the right sound is ensured by four exhaust tailpipes, which are found in pairs to the sides of the diffuser. In order for the occupants and what not notice, there is a sound generator on top of that.

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Introducing: Renault Clio

The Renault Clio has been developed entirely new and will be sent in November on the European roads. On the trend of the times there will be a more efficient engine. The turbo petrol dreizylindrige Energy TCe must be 90 to consume hundreds of kilometers just 4.5 liters of premium gasoline. Only 99 grams of CO2 emitted per kilometer.


The turbo diesel with 1.5 liters of stroke and 90 hp only consumes 3.4 liters in a hundred kilometers. The CO2 emission is 90 grams for every kilometer.


A new addition to engine variant as likely in the first quarter of next year, a 120-hp turbo gasoline engine, the dCi 120th This is, how well the diesel offshoot, offered by the EDC dual-clutch gearbox.

That one has developed the completely new Clio, is also externally. Renault has changed the design a lot that has shaped wheel arches and striking, especially the logo on the grille highlighted skillfully. The new Clio will be available only as a five-door.

Images : Clio

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Tauro makes the Opel GT to V8 Sprinter

Is there a revival in the air or is it just a bit of nostalgia? The last Opel GT rolled known three years ago from the treadmill, Tauro Autosport has brought him again from the shadows and beefed up properly. On the basis of which was open to the athletes Tauro V8 Spider, which, thanks to a 530 horsepower V8 under the hood!


In four seconds so that one is supposedly on the 100-km/h-Marke. The front engine does a good job so to relinquish power to the rear. The V8er has a displacement of 6.2 liters and is reflected in the older Courvette used. Specifically seen are a 440, 480 or 530 hp. It is not excluded that a 650-hp version will appear.

Compared to the Opel GT has been laid at Tauro V8 Spider emphasis on a more elegant and flowing lines. The aggressiveness is accompanied by the large grille and rugged-looking hood and side gills yet. The Tauro Spider V8 will initially appear only in an edition of 30 pieces and one may assume a price of 100,000 € ...


Images: © Tauro Autosport

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Test phase started: Lotus Evora 414E with Range Extender

The range of the Lotus Evora 414E will extend and has taken in the course of the trial. The "hybrid range extender" will finally make his name all honor. At 414 hp is respectable 1,000 Nm of torque and an acceleration from zero to one hundred results in just 4 seconds. At 209 km / h limit is reached. It has also set itself the goal of sending no more than 55 grams of CO2 per kilometer in the atmosphere.


The rear wheel is driven by two electric motors, by the will alone keep the Evora 414E as 48 kilometers. In addition, a three-cylinder engine that can recharge the battery or power the electric motors directly. He is virtually the actual range extender for the vehicle.

Images : Lotus

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Fourth-generation Toyota Prius: Reports of the first details

2015 published the fourth generation of the Toyota Prius, now to the details were already known. The reports go in the direction that you have installed for cost reasons less aluminum. The weight should nevertheless be kept to a minimum. Is because many high-strength steel parts are to be installed is to be expected, as the weight tumbling further.


The fourth-generation Prius will also take in the rolling resistance-optimized tires, which minimizes the effort of the hybrids and thus the energy consumption. There are also reports of an optimized body, which will reduce the air resistance and design similarities to the concept Toyota FT-Bh suggests .

Otherwise, nothing is more widely known and are official statements of the manufacturer is still not well. However, Toyota has set his mind to undercut the current CO2 emissions of 92g per km significantly.

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2013 Opel Astra Cabrio is not he hot Astra

It seems a bit to get into fashion, that the sporty, elegant offshoot of a series not only appearance but also the long name of hamlets. For BMW 3 Series Coupe, both will run about as well as the new 3 Series Convertible generation under a certain class of 4-prospective abbreviation. And Opel Astra Cabrio will be new not understood as despicable Astra.


This has existed since early 2011 has now confirmed the rumor "Auto Bild". Accordingly, the new Opel Astra Cabrio is a completely new name adorn. Of course, the convertible will be compared to his brothers and "higher positions". Sure, that is to be achieved with this strategy, an even higher price. Whether Opel can to the revitalization of the term "Calibration" carried away, however, may be doubted.

Unlike the metal roof of the predecessor to the Astra TwinTop convertible roof on the new classic finally made back in fabric. The rear end seemed at first fired Astra Convertible Erlkönigen but something that we say, "lush" and ordered a sweeping, suggests little space-saving metal folding mechanism. A feint?


Unfortunately, the new Opel-Cabriolet will not be produced in Germany: the new Opel-Cabriolet will be built not around at Rüsselsheim and Bochum in the works, but in Gliwice, Poland.


Also available on the Astra for a facelift: improved electronic systems such as adaptive headlights and radar cruise control can make up for the Opel Astra in the compact class. Visually, Astra-facelift in 2012, only slight changes.


[Image: AUTO BILD / Avarvarii ]

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Special Model : Suzuki Swift X-ite

The special edition "X-ite" of the Suzuki Swift is designed especially for the younger audience. This was clearly visual reflecting emphasis on sportsmanship, which is expressed primarily through the front and roof spoiler. The side skirts and rear apron optimized are doing their part to do so.


Added to 17-inch tires (205/40) and rims come in matte black with silver and X-ite logo. The colors he can be in white with red equipment or get red-black and black with red decor.

Interior differences in the standard model by the aluminum shift knob with leather bag and stitching can be seen. In addition, there are a few stylish stainless steel door sills and floor mats, a decorated logo embroidered X-ite. In series there is air conditioning and an MP3 radio that can be controlled via the steering wheel.

Less sporty compared to the competition of the "tuned dwarfs" are the performances. For it is only 1.2 liters and 94 hp, which translates into a top speed of 165 km / h. The young leaves and thus safer but also more economical. After consuming a hundred kilometers of the Suzuki Swift X-ite only 5 liters. Compared to the Swift Sport is charged with this special edition of 15 490 € 3000 € after all, even less.

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