Aug 27 2008
Aug 25 2008
Fast Lane Daily-8/25/08
Mitsubishi prepares for the Dakar, KTM has good news for the US and Bugatti says a more extreme Veyron may be in the works.
Aug 25 2008
Mercedes SL 63 AMG Tuned by Kicherer
What we see here is the result of the Mercedes SL 63 AMG eroticized! Any Tuning house that dares use such a word in their press release had better have a damn good package to show us. Continue reading and we’ll let you decide if they have achieved such a feat.
Kicherer start with the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 power unit and boost its power by 40 hp up to a total of 560hp whilst the torque now rises to 670Nm (494lb-ft). It is blended with an EVO sports exhaust system giving it a deeper and more aggressive sound. The upgrades see an improved 0-100km/h time of 4.3 seconds (from 4.6 seconds) whilst the top speed now lies at 320km/h.
Carbon fibre is the name of the game for Kicherer when it comes to exterior modifications. There are additional carbon fibre coverings on the front apron as well as on the rear, the latter incorporates a diffuser that helps flow the air beneath the car at high speeds. New side mirrors made of the same material and a set of 20inch RS-1 aluminium wheels complete the overall look.
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Aug 22 2008
Fast Lane Daily-8/22/08
Audi shows European journalists a sportier Audi S5, Swedes attack a Toyota Prius, and Mini fields a new challenge from Italy.
Aug 21 2008
Fast Lane Daily-8/21/08
GM shows off a new global econobox, a tuning shop makes the Acura NSX more Japanese, and a Swedish supercar could get two extra doors.
Aug 20 2008
Fast Lane Daily-8/20/08
A French hybrid plans a Paris invasion, Saleen builds a tuner for the people and a Diesel supercar may be on tap from the UK.
Aug 20 2008
Pininfarina Rolls-Royce Hyperion Officially Revealed
Pininfarina were challenged and commissioned by car collector Roland Hall to create a vehicle that would pay homage to the sumptuous cars of the 1930s, a challenge that is well within the grasp of the Italians specialists. Pininfarina have used their expertise to create special models in the past, some may remember the Ferrari P4/5 based on the Enzo or perhaps even the Scaglietti “K” springs to mind.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe owned by Hall provides the base for the Hyperion, the rear seats of the model are removed leaving enough area to nudge the driving position back an extra 400mm.To accurately depict the styling of the pre-war cars, Pininfarina had to extend the roof which simultaneously shorten the rear end whilst keeping a beautiful array of soft flowing design lines.
The classic Rolls-Royce grille remains although it is now slightly inclined offering better aerodynamic performance and a set of recessed Bixenon headlights with LED technology lie both sides of it. Most of the bodywork is made of carbon fibre, although the doors which have been designed by craftsmen that usually focus on luxury boats are made of solid wood.
Much of the Drophead Coupe’s interior styling remains, however a vintage 1945 watch specially designed for the Hyperion by Girard-Perregaux can be found attached to the dashboard, it can also be detached for Mr. Hall’s personal use.
Mechanics beneath the Hyperion’s elegant posterior have been left untouched.
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Aug 19 2008
Fast Lane Daily-8/19/08
Cadillac preps a two-door for Los Angeles, the UK offers up a new track-day toy and new shots of a Lotus supercar emerge, but are they real?
Aug 18 2008
Fast Lane Daily-8/18/08
New high-priced metal debuts at Pebble Beach, a new carmaker knocks off an exotic, and a long-awaited Nissan shows up in the rumor mill.
