2014 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Enters GT4 Challenge Series

2014 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 is going to take part in brand’s GT4 Challenge series. The model is part of the latest three entries, headed into their first round at Watkins Glen. Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of North America is a seven-event, multi-round series. In it the vehicles compete on some of the finest road courses in the country. The racing event is owned and operated by TRG-AMR North America, and begins on 18th of May, while ending on 23rd of Novemer at Sebring International Raceway.

This weekend, Joel Segal tested the Vantage GT4 at the Thermal Club. The driver was so impressed by the car that he even purchased it with the aim to enter the racing competition with it. Aspiring competitors will drive the evocative Aston Martin GT4 Vantage cars they have acquired.

The vehicle is equipped with a 4.7-liter 400 plus horsepower (295 kW) V8 engine, coupled to a six-speed paddle-shifted gearbox. It also features adjustable suspension with track-tuned springs, shocks and antiroll bars, and Pirelli P-Zero tyres. In order to make it appropriate for competition, the designers at Aston Martin made it circa 650 pounds lighter than its road-legal sibling.

In addition, the GT4 also comes with an aerodynamic package, stripped cockpit and FIA-approved roll cage. The price of the model is approximately $200,000, depending on options the drivers chose.

2014 Aston Martin GT4 Challenge of North America Schedule:

• May 16-18 Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y.
• June 6-8 Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Va.
• July 25-27 Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
• Aug. 29-31 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, Calif.
• Sept. 12-14 Monticello Motor Club, Monticello, N.Y.
• Oct. 10-12 Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wis.
• Nov. 21-23 Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, Fla.

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2015 Hyundai Genesis

2015 Hyundai Genesis, the luxury saloon of the South Korean company, is currently being released on the market. Detailed US pricing is listed below. The model will be hitting the showrooms later this month and will be well equipped with a wide range of standard equipment. The base engnie offered here is the 3.8L V6 one, while the top of the range powertrain is the 5.0L V8. 2015 Genesis aims to deliver the best combination of bold design, superb driving dynamics, unmatched standard technology and attractive pricing.

When compared to the 2014 model, this new Hyundai delivers significantly more standard content. To make an instance, in it are included new interior and exterior design, 8-inch navigation with rearview camera, paddle shifters, hill hold control, power folding outside mirrors, driver knee airbag, power height adjustable passenger seat, power lumbar passenger seat, HD radio, 4.3-inch TFT LCD cluster display, Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system, SiriusXM Travel Link, a telescoping steering wheel, rear 1-touch up power windows and rain sensing wipers.

The base model of the line – Genesis 3.8L RWD, also features 18-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires and the entire safety technology range starting with the ESC and ending up with the ABS. Nine airbags are standard. The interior features luxury leather seating surfaces and leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment. The aforementioned technology features are also present next to many more.

The cars equipped with the 3.8L engine, can get also AWD. They also include -all of the RWD equipment plus heated rear seats and steering wheel, and headlamp washer. Hyundai also offers option packages called Signature, Technology and Ultimate that enhance even more the significant driving experience. To name some of the features that customers will get when opting for them: power tilt-and-slide panoramic sunroof, integrated memory system (IMS), Lexicon 14-speaker Discrete Logic 7 Surround Audio, HID headlights, lane departure warning system and lane keep assist, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), 7-inch TFT LCD cluster display.

The top of the range Genesis comes equipped with 5.0L engine and RWD. It is equipped with all of the Genesis 3.8L Technology Package offers plus 19-inch alloys, LED fog lamps, quad exhaust tips, Illuminated door sill plates. This trim also gets an optional Ultimate Package that adds continuous damping control suspension, full color head-up display, premium DIS Navigation with 9.2-inch HD Display, Lexicon 17-speaker Discrete Logic 7 Surround Audio, power trunk lid and dual-mode climate control with CO2 sensor.

2015 Hyundai Genesis Pricing:

Model	Engine	Transmission	MSRP
3.8L RWD	3.8L V6	8-Speed A/T w/ SHIFTRONIC®	$38,000
3.8L AWD	3.8L V6	8-Speed A/T w/ SHIFTRONIC®	$40,500
5.0L RWD	5.0L V8	8-Speed A/T w/ SHIFTRONIC®	$51,500

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2015 McLaren 650s coupe and spider us price

McLaren is now offering the 2015 650S Coupe and 650S Spider in  US and Canada across all 15 retail locations. The pricing starts from $265,500 for the Coupe and $280,225 for the 650S Spider in the US, while in Canada, they are priced CAD $287,000 and CAD $305,500 respectively.

2015 McLaren 650S is powered by a M838T twin turbo V8 engine – 650HP (478 kW) and 678Nm (500 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 3.0 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 8.6 seconds. The top speed is 329 km/h (204 mph) and the uel consumption and emissions – 11.7 l / 100km on the combined cycle and 275 g/km of CO2.

“Driving excitement is at the absolute heart of the McLaren 650S”said Mike Flewitt, Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Automotive.

“Of course the performance figures are important, and they help boost excitement. But they’re only part of the story. This is a car that’s about feel as well as measurement.”, he added.

Standard equipment includes carbon ceramic brakes  that sit behind unique lightweight alloy wheels and shod with Pirelli P Zero™ Corsa tyres. The interior boasts a fully-trimmed cabin in lightweight Alcantara, IRIS satellite navigation with Bluetooth connectivity, SIRIUS satellite radio in North America, wireless tethering, audio streaming and voice control all fitted as standard.

Optional equipment features fixed-back carbon racing seats, based on the lightweight design found in the McLaren P1™, an electric steering column adjustment assists ingress and egress, a rear parking camera and extended carbon fiber throughout the interior.

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2014 Nissan Juke

2014 Nissan Juke review

Nissan has officially unreveled its 2014 Juke Facelift. The compact crossover is now offered in a range of four exciting models – S, SV,SL and NISMO.

Each trim level is available in All Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive. Two new exterior colors, Red Alert and Bordeaux Black, are added for 2014, along with the continuation of the special Midnight Edition and Sport Package. The Midnight Edition features unique 17” Black Wheels, a Sapphire Black rear roof spoiler, Sapphire Black mirror caps and privacy glass.

The Sport Package includes a body-color rear spoiler, 17” aluminum-alloy wheels and stainless steel exhaust finisher. A Navigation Package is also available.

2014 Juke NISMO boasts a 1.6 liter DIG turbocharged engine with 197HP, a NISMO-tuned suspension, bold aerodynamic styling, deeply bolstered front seats, red accents and lightweight 18” aluminum-alloy wheels. The interior features bolstered front seats, a wide instrument panel and a unique center console inspired by a motorcycle fuel tank and finished in a high-gloss paint. The gearshift sits on top of the console, inspired by sports car driver/shifter positioning.

There is also a unique element – Integrated Control (I-CON) system drive mode selector, which offers three different throttle/transmission/steering response settings – Normal for everyday driving, Sport for a more intense performance feel and Eco for maximum efficiency. The standard JUKE interior features are a 6-way manual driver’s seat and 4-way manual front passenger seat, dual front and rear beverage holders, speed-sensitive automatic door locks, storage under the rear cargo floor (FWD models only), Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, Interface System for iPod, and AM/FM/CD audio system with steering wheel controls. A Rockford Fosgate ecoPUNCH™ audio system is standard on SL models and available with the SV Navigation Package.

The options list include premium cloth fabrics, leather seats, heated front seats, RearView Monitor, Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, USB connector for iPod and other devices, power-sliding moonroof and privacy glass. Also available is the Nissan Navigation System 5.0” screen and NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately). Three interior color treatments are offered: Black, Gray and Black/Red.

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the bentley puts his continental GT speed at 2014 Geneva Motor Show

the bentley puts his continental GT speed convertible at 2014 Geneva Motor Show

according to Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber , chairman and chief executive officer of Bentley Motors -"This one car effortlessly combines immense, dramatic levels of performance with the exemplary standards of luxury, individuality and refinement our company is renowned for"

exterior feautures of the car : a new front splitter ,modified side skirts and a new rear diffuser. and there more feautures  like tinted head- and taillights, red brake calipers and new “Speed” badging on the front fenders.

upgrades : it includes more sportier suspension and a set of huge 21 alloy wheels in dark finish.

specification of this new Bentley Continental GT

a 6.0 liter W12 with 635HP (467 kW) and 820Nm (605 lb-ft) of torque and  an increase of 10HP and 20Nm.

it reaches 0-100 km/h in around 3.0 seconds and its,

top speed : 331 km/h (206 mph) for the coupe and 327 km/h (203 mph) for the convertible.

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Official Performance Data And Specifications Of McLaren 650S Released

Official Performance Data And Specifications Of McLaren 650S

Released

Exciting news from McLaren Automotive! The supersportscars automaker has released the official performance numbers and confirmed pricing of the 650S model, which is set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in a week!

To go directly to the facts, the latest McLaren accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in only 3.0 seconds, and reaches 200 km/h (124 mph) in 8.4. The Vmax here is 333 km/h (207 mph). Putting it all together, this basically means that the 650S is a full second quicker than the iconic McLaren F1 road car to 200 km/h; as well as half a second quicker than the rapid 12C (0-200 km/h).

The reasons for these figures are several. First of all, the new model sports optimized aerodynamics, enhanced handling, high-speed balance and steering turn-in. They are all result of the improved levels of downforce.

Secondly, although the numbers speak of a sportscar, 650S also boasts a high level of luxury specification, such as carbon ceramic brakes, positioned behind unique ‘650’ lightweight alloy wheels matched with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres, IRIS satellite navigation with Bluetooth telephony, DAB digital radio in Europe, wireless tethering, audio streaming and voice control.

The cabin is trimmed in Alcantara and also includes fixed-back carbon racing seats, electric steering column adjustment, a rear parking camera and many carbon fibre elements. Despite the aggressive on-road results, the 650S also performs efficiently, returning 24.2 mpg (11.7 l/100 km) on the EU combined cycle, and a CO2 figure of 275 g/km. McLaren 650S Coupe has a starting price of £195,250, while the Spider’s price tag starts at £215,250.

You can check out below the listed performance data and technical specifications.

McLaren 650S Coupe Technical Specifications:

Drivetrain Layout	Longitudinal Mid-Engine, RWD	Track, F/R (mm)	1656 / 1583
Engine Configuration	V8 Twin Turbo / 3799cc	Length (mm)	4512
Engine  PS / rpm	650 / 7250	Width (mm)	2093
Torque Nm / rpm	678 / 6000	Height (mm)	1199
Transmission	7 Speed SSG	Dry Weight (kg / lbs)	1330 / 2932
Body Structure	Carbon Fibre MonoCell with  Aluminium Front and Rear Frames	Active Aerodynamics	McLaren Airbrake
Wheelbase (mm)	2670	Suspension	ProActive Chassis Control
Brakes	Carbon Ceramic Discs with Forged Aluminium Hubs (F 394mm/R 380mm)	ProActive Chassis Control modes	Normal / Sport / Track
Tyres (F/R)	Pirelli P Zero Corsa 235/35 R19 /  Pirelli P Zero Corsa 305/30 R20	Powertrain Modes	Winter / Normal / Sport / Track
Wheel Sizes (F/R)	19” x 8.5”J / 20” x 11” J

McLaren 650S Coupe Performance Data:

Efficiency	CO2	275 g/km
	Fuel consumption (combined)	24.2 mpg
	Power to weight (with lightweight options)	500 PS (493 bhp) /tonne
	CO2/power	0.42 g/km per PS
Speed	Maximum speed (650S Spider)	333 km/h (207 mph)
Acceleration	0-100 kph (62 mph)	3.0 s*
	0-200 kph (124 mph)	8.4 s*
	0-300 kph (186 mph)	25.4 s*
	0-400 m / ¼ mile	10.5 @ 224 km/h (139 mph)*
Braking	Braking	100-0 km/h     30.5 m (100 ft)
		200-0 km/h     123 m (404 ft)
		300-0 km/h     271 m (889 ft)

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2015 Ford F-series super duty

with 2nd generation 6.7 litre power stroke V8 turbodiesel engine

ford is going to launch its new ford F-series super duty with 2nd generation 6.7 litre power stroke V8 turbodiesel engine the new engine gives a best in class horse power , torque and towing capacity .

specification of ford F-series super duty:

Horse power : 440 HP (328 KW)

torque : 1,164 Nm (860 lb-ft ) an increase of 40HP and 81Nm compared to the previous version of the power unit.

its towing capacity increased to 12 tons ( 26,500 lbs ) , the larger F-450 can tow up to 15 tons ( 31,200 lbs)

Other modifications include:

• new rear leaf springs
• beefier stabilizer bars
• upgraded shocks and a stronger steering system.

The model also gains larger brakes and a retuned antilock braking system delivering better performance.

“We’re the only manufacturer that develops and builds our own powertrains in this class and when you combine that with a chassis that’s purpose-built for best-in-class power and torque, you can feel the result in the way it drives, especially when towing big loads.” He went on to say “Our chassis people work in unison with our powertrain people to develop more than a great truck, it’s a machine engineered for work”, said Doug Scott – Ford Truck Group Marketing Manager.

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