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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Hyundai iX35: Tucson's Replacement Caught Completely Undisguised!

New photographs of the Hyundai iX35 that is set to replace the Tucson have made their way into the webosphere. And unlike previous spy shots that showed the vehicle under heavy camouflage, this time the iX35 has been captured completely undisguised finally revealing the styling bound for Hyundai's new compact SUV. While the production car is less dramatic than the ix-onic concept shown in Geneva earlier this year, the iX35 looks a great deal more attractive and distinct than the current Tucson.

On the outside, the most noticeable changes over the concept concern the more conventional styling of the iX35's rear end. However, overall, it appears that Hyundai's designers remained faithful to the original concept.

As for the interior, we only have one shot of the instrument cluster that features a pair of deeply set gauges - just like the ix-onic.

The new iX35 (we're not sure yet if Hyundai will adopt the same alphanumeric naming system for the North American model), shares its underpinnings with the next-generation Kia Sportage which is also under development.

Hyundai's RAV-4 challenger will be offered with the option of front- or all-wheel drive while the engine line-up is said to include two newly developed 1.6-liter gasoline engines with direct injection delivering 140 HP (naturally aspirated) and 175 HP (turbocharged) as well as a new 2.0-liter diesel with 184 horsepower.

Pics via: Jokeforblog

Saturday, July 25, 2009

2010 Lancia Ypsilon: Artist's Impression of Next Generation Premium Supermini

According to the Fiat Group's product plan, we're supposed to see the new Lancia Ypsilon making its world debut sometime this year but we wouldn't be at all surprised if the Italians have pushed the launch date of the premium supermini back to 2010. But just to get an idea of what the Ypsilon's replacement may look like when it hits European showrooms in 2010, here's a speculative artist's impression of the supermini that was published on Motorionline.

There's no way of being sure about the accuracy of the CGI that blends styling elements from the current Ypsilon and the new Delta hatchback, but we do know that the luxury supermini will share its underpinnings with the Fiat Grande Punto and the Alfa Romeo MiTo hatchbacks.

The engine range will also be common with other models of the Italian group, so buyers can expect to see the 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol as well as new Multijet diesel powerplants.

As with the previous Ypsilon models, the Lancia will feature higher-quality cabin trim and materials with customers being offered a variety of options to personalize their car.

Photos & Link: Motorionline

Saturday, July 4, 2009

2011 BMW M5: Twin Turbocharged Uber Sports Sedan Spied

Just as we revealed the first official photos of the all-new BMW X1, our email box was flooded with a plethora of spy shots of the next-generation BMW M5 sports sedan that is due for release in early 2011. But wait, how can we be certain that the prototype seen here is actually an M5 and not any other mainstream version of the 5-Series sedan, codenamed F10, that's expected to arrive in 2010?

Well, first of all, the test mule is equipped with the M-division's trademark four tail pipes. Then there's the wider fenders, the massive disc brakes, the 'extra-large' alloy wheels shod in beefy tires and finally, the lowered ride height. Need any more proof?

The current M5 that is powered by a 507HP 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine is one of the most high acclaimed sports sedans in the market providing supercar-like performance and handling along with daily driver comfort and livability, and BMW intends to keep it that way with the M5's replacement.

According to Carscoop sources, BMW's engineers will ditch the current model's 5.0-liter V10 and replace it with a tweaked version of the more powerful, yet lighter, twin-turbo V8 that was introduced on the X5M and X6M crossovers.

In those two models, the compact 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 makes 555 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 680Nm or 501-lbs/ft of peak torque available from 1,500 to 5,650 rpm. In the M5, the turbocharged V8 could flirt closer to the 600 horsepower barrier. In comparison, today's V10 churns out 507HP and 520Nm or 383-lbs/ft of torque.

We must note though that some recent reports sourced from the UK suggest that BMW may go for for a twin-turbocharged V10 engine generating around 600 ponies.

Either way, power will be sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed twin-clutch transmission, and if we're lucky, BMW may offer a manual gearbox option as it does with the current M5 here in the U.S.

And for those that want a bit more practicality, BMW will also develop a Touring variant of the M5 that should arrive after the sedan model sometime in late 2011.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Nissan GT-R Receives the Carbon-Fiber Aero Treatment from Vorsteiner

California tuner Vorsteiner is joining the parade of tuners fiddling around with the Nissan GT-R through its sub-division, Ventross, that released details on a new carbon fiber aero package slated for market release on June 1st, 2009. The exterior aerodynamic package consists of two components, a front fascia and a rear diffuser both of which will be (hand)made to order rather than mass produced.

The tuner's new GT-R front fascia comes with larger carbon fiber air intakes for the radiators and includes additional side louver openings feeding air to the brakes through the front fender lining slats along with a more aggressively styled front spoiler that attaches to the factory under tray.

At the back, Ventross has designed a new lightweight carbon fiber diffuser housing three integrated fins with central heat extraction vents that replaces the GT-R's factory diffuser.

Bad Boy BMW M3 Coupe 'Darth Maul' by MW Design

If you're the type of person who loves 'bad boy' cars, then this blacked out BMW M3 Coupe may very well be what you have been waiting for. Created by Canadian tuner MW Design, the modified M3 which bears the nickname 'Darth Maul' is a project still in the works. As you may have guessed, we're quite impressed with what we're seeing in the photos- the same can be said about the car... Up until know, the folks from MW Design have concentrated most of their efforts on the M3 Coupe's exterior.

The Bavarian coupe has been outfitted with a new front bumper with custom orange highlights that also adorn the new carbon fiber side vents and the carbon fiber rear diffuser. A set of 20-inch Modulare alloy wheels in a black finish with orange caps that are wrapped in 245/30 tires up front and 285/25 tires at the back along with a pair of carbon fiber mirrors, a blacked out grille and darkened tail lamps complete the package.

For the record, we think that the factory grille and tail lights would have created a more contrasting effect, but that's just our personal take.

The only other upgrades that the project car has received for now, are a set of H&R sport springs, but the crew at MW Design said that there are more mods in the work including a sport exhaust system.

Via: M3Post

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Koenigseder Aero-Tunes the Porsche Carrera GT

The most exclusive Porsche of the past decade or so may have gone out of production in 2006, but the tuning industry isn't about to let go that easily. Austrian tuning house Koenigseder has just presented its new performance package for the Porsche Carrera GT that consists of a full bodykit, alloy wheels and a more sonorous exhaust system for the 612-horsepower strong 5.7-liter V10 engine that has been left intact.

Included in the aero kit are a newly designed front bumper that kind of reminds us of the Lamborghini Reventon, a new rear bumper with a larger diffuser and extra air vents, an awkward looking, giga-sizes fixed rear wing that puts to rest the factory pop-up spoiler, chunkier side skirts and a newly styled removable roof panel.