VW Passat CC with 502 hp

The VW (Passat) CC is a nice car: sporty design, yet discreet and with a certain upper-class claim. The only problem with a maximum of 300 hp V6 in the unfortunately completely underpowered. But the dilemma is over, the savior is MR Car Design.

After extensive HGP-turbo treatment and various modifications to the exhaust system now adequate 502 hp and 700 Nm, max. Torque at leisure.

In addition to a DDC coilover (with motorized damper system for DCC chassis) made ​​by KW, the Comfort Coupe is equipped with a wheel and tire combination with a difference: In fine Ultraleggera rims size 8 × 18 ET35 OZ was reared in 235/40-18 tires.

Naturally, the braking system has been adapted to the new power relationships. So on the front axle brakes Stoptech ST-40 do with grooved 355 x 32 mm discs, including their valves Stahlbus snappy service. At the rear axle, however EBC Brakes act in combination with steel braided and also Stahlbus valves. H & R front and rear anti-roll bars have been installed for more precise turn-in. Finally we had the CC in order to best optimize the driving dynamics - let even one wheel load wheel alignment endured.

[Photos: Jordi Miranda, MR Car Design]

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Jaguar Speedboat Concept

After the prestigious car brands Audi, Ferrari, Porsche and others who have lent their names to the development of a luxury yacht, here it is the turn of Jaguar imagine an ad that includes car and yacht large luxury.

Here it is not the production of a vessel carrying the Jaguar emblem, but rather a marketing approach, idealized by the chief designer Ian Callum, demonstrating the complicity between the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake and Lifestyle approach to the target audience, this model type shooting brake.

To do this, Jaguar has partnered with companies Seventy Seven Design and Naval Architecture & Ivan Erdevicki Yacht Design.

Speedboat design refers to some classical models of the British brand, the Jaguar D type designed for the race, which was produced between the years 1954 and 1957.

The Speedboat has:
- A shell fiberglass;
- A natural teak deck;
- A fin inspired by the Jaguar D Type;
- A propeller made ​​in polished aluminum;
- The fuel cap borrowed from those of the Jaguar XJ;
- A cabin red sports car Jaguar recalling certain.

In the end, it is a study of style should not give life to a yacht bearing the signature Jaguar.

Photo : © Jaguar 

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BMW M6 Gran Coupe 2013

Currently, the North American market, BMW M has a variation in its range of 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, X5 and X6.

On its model range 6 Series, it was appropriate models coupes and convertibles, can receive a printed scratched by the letter M.

The specialty of the division of BMW M Sport models is to design the most attractive style, powered by engines more powerful.

The most powerful

Thus, M6 coupes and convertibles are powered by a turbocharged V8 engine spirited 4.4-liter, which delivers a power of 560 hp and a torque of 500 lb-ft. Everything is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The base engine of the BMW 6 Series is a 4.4-liter V8 turbo 407 horses while the 650i Gran Coupe sees its power switch to 445 hp.

The next year, the alluring BMW Gran Coupe will also be sold M6 version.

Photos : © BMW

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