2012 Peugeot 508 RXH

Prepared with the 2.0 l HDi FAP HYbrid4 drive train, a world first when featured in the 3008 Hybrid4, the diesel-electric hybrid drive unit in the Peugeot 508 RXH extends heavy pleasure and freedom to travel anywhere on all roads. With a maximum power of 147 kW (200 bhp), four-wheel drive and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, the Peugeot 508 RXH has been intended to adapt to all uses, in a spectrum of (all) conditions. Furthermore, it opens up new perspectives in the segment, offering a ZEV 100% electric mode, ideal for driving in town and for dipping consumption in the Combined Cycle to less than 4.2 l/100 km (70.6 mpg), with emissions of 109 g/km of CO2.

The Peugeot 508 RXH will be unveiled as a world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 2011, and is on sale in spring 2012.

2011 Kicherer Mercedes-Benz CLS Edition Black

By means of a software update and a sports tire out system the performance of the V8 biturbo engine was increased by around 62 Ps and 90 Newton metres. To help the 470 horsepower get straight to work an unique KICHERER Power Converter was mounted in the Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Coupe. The accelerator pedal thus reacts almost right away to the driver’s commands. Both ear and eye can delight in many ways in a beautiful wear out system at the rear of the vehicle. On the one hand even the ex-works end pipes are persuasive with a modern, almost rectangular design and on the other hand the KICHERER sports exhaust system after it produces a sportily exciting but still discrete V8 sound.

The elegant side-view of the CLS 500 is perfected by the sportily filigree, hand-made KICHERER RS-1 20 inch forged wheels – behind which one can easily visualize the power of the 6 and 4 piston high performance braking system. With its compound discs and the bendable stainless steel hoses this ensures the appropriate negative acceleration for the performance is produced. The noble interior complements the overall look of the KICHERER CLS Edition Black and been refitted to the highest quality with interior elements and door sills in piano lacquer. The chassis was refurbished to match the exterior character of the car with a High End Foliation in matte black and carbon.

2011 Flying Lizard Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

Flying Lizard unveiled a remembrance livery for the No. 80 and No. 81 Flying Lizard Porsches for the 2011 24 Heures du Mans. Created by California-based artist Troy Lee, the livery celebrates the history of Porsche at Le Mans, featuring the 28 drivers who have won the 24 Heures du Mans overall in a Porsche. The No. 80 and No. 81 designs are the same, implemented in complementary colors: candy metallic orange for the No. 80 and candy metallic blue for the No. 81; both anchored by a deep ocean blue. Primary colors offer a backdrop for the driver names and flags which weave throughout the design on the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR.

Joerg Bergmeister (Germany), Patrick Long (USA) and Lucas Luhr (Germany) will team in the Flying Lizard No. 80 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in the GTE Pro class. Darren Law (USA), Seth Neiman (USA) and Spencer Pumpelly (USA) will pilot the Flying Lizard No. 81 Porsche in the GTE Am class.

2011 Gumpert Tornante by Touring

When selecting the partner for the new model’s body design, Gumpert recognised that stylishness is part of the genetic code of Touring Superleggera’s creations. Even more amazingly, the paradigm of elegance was practical by Touring to the race cars too. This characteristic approach was at the basis of many masterpieces, like the 1940 Mille Miglia winner BMW 328 Berlinetta, the Ferrari 166 and 340 and the stirring Alfa Romeo 8C2900. They all were redoubtable race machines with singular grace.

The Gumpert Tornante has the genes of the Gumpert apollo and inherits its imposing V8 biturbo engine. Weighing only 196 kg, the engine plays a major role in ensuring the perfect weight and the fascinating driving dynamics of the Tornante. An angle of 90° flanked by the two cylinder banks is a sign of a classic 8-cylinder engine.

Starting from the pure block from Audi, the engine is a total in-house development. Thus, the manufacturing process contains among others all the moving parts, air and fuel management, turbo chargers, charge air-duct and dry sump lubrication. In the essential version this engine delivers 700 HP. In comparison to the apollo, the configuration will be optimized for the Fast Touring mission. This means more comfort and more fitness for daily use.

Alongside the V8 power unit, an option powered Gumpert Tornante is also planned for 2012.

Gumpert Tornante by Touring features 2-seater sports car with a mid-engine arrangement, chrome-molybdenum steel chassis with an included safety cell, doors and the boot lid open with gull-wings, carbon body, 100 l stainless steel tank behind the passenger cell with included catch tank, long and pushrod-operated double oblique control arm suspension with fully adjustable dampers (front and rear) and anti roll bar in front, ground clearance adaptable between 60 and 140 mm, two circuit ABS brake system with six piston callipers, inside ventilated discs (378 x 32 mm) at front and rear.

2012 Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

The Porsche Cayman S Black Edition comes with a 3.4-litre flat-six engine tuned to deliver 330 hp. The extra power is shaped at 7,400 rpm (an additional 200 rpm vs the standard car), while the maximum torque remains unaffected at 370Nm at 4,750 rpm. Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is improved by a tenth of a second to 5.1 seconds with the six-speed manual conduction, and to 5.0 seconds with the optional Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) respectively. With the Launch Control activated on the PDK Sport Chrono package option, acceleration improves further to 4.8 seconds.

The top speed of the Porsche Cayman S Black version is just over one mph faster than that of the Cayman S – 173 mph (279 km/h) with the physical transmission and 172 mph (277 km/h) with PDK. In line with the Porsche Intelligent show principles, fuel consumption of the Porsche Cayman S Black Edition remains the same to that of the standard car, despite the increase in horsepower. The Porsche Cayman S Black Edition with manual transmission returns 29.7mpg Combined, and 30.1mpg joint with PDK. Likewise, CO2 remains 223g/km for the manual and 221g/km for the PDK.

The Porsche Cayman S Black Edition costs from £50,420 (67,807 euro in Germany counting VAT) and is on sale in the UK from September 2011.

2011 Hamann BMW 5 Series Touring F11

The refined HAMANN sporty makeover is obtainable in several versions for the BMW 5 Series Touring. The selection starts at the front with a front spoiler lip for the normal Touring, an extra one for vehicles with the M-technology package and a front skirt specially urbanized by HAMANN with four integrated LED daytime running lights and larger air inlets. Sportily-designed side skirts continue the modified appearance right through to the rear. A diffuser-rear skirt with inserts for the four-tailpipe exhaust system, a rear spoiler and a roof spoiler ensure extra downthrust.

HAMANN also offers a choice of light-alloy wheels. Very appropriate for the job is the 21-inch “ANODIZED” EDITION RACE DESIGN. With Its matt black central boss and high-gloss rim, the “ANODIZED” EDITION RACE DESIGN is delivered as a total wheel set with 255/30 ZR21 wheels at the front and 295/25 ZR21 tyres at the back at a price of €8 390.00. In addition there is the “Anniversary Evo” design in 20 or 21-inch rim sizes with a choice of silver or matt black. With progressively-wound suspension springs HAMANN lowers the BMW 5 Series Touring’s centre of seriousness by around 35 mm, which sets off the light-alloy wheels even better.

2012 PIECHA Design Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 Accurian RS

PIECHA Design has unveiled a new tuning programme for the new Mercedes-Benz SLK R172. And thus, they present the “Accurian RS”, a sporty, elegant understanding of the Stuttgart-based roadster. Piecha gives the new, more distinct front of the SLK an Accurian RS front spoiler lip with lateral grids. The lip can be joint with a cover, which turns the grid into a three-part piece and further emphasises the LED daytime running lights on the right and left side. For a quieter airflow around the lateral body of the new SLK, PIECHA Design installed a set of Accurian RS side skirt covers. The covers are bonded easily and positively on the original side skirts. Furthermore, the opposite installed grids provide for a more prominent design. For all R172 models, no matter whether with the side skirts, the AMG or also the Accurian RS sills, PIECHA Design offers per side four LED buried spotlights each.

The rear end has a considerable sportier look thanks to the Accurian RS rear diffuser, which is available in a small and large version. The diffusor, which runs up to the subfloor, not only provides for extra output at the rear axle, but also frames the QUADRO 4-tube mufflers in perfection. In both versions, the serial rear apron has to be somewhat reworked. Moreover, a diffusor application is obtainable for the AMG styling rear apron. The Accurian RS aerodynamic programme is completed by a classical rear spoiler lip, which has a simple paste fixation. Another world premiere are the PIECHA MP1 monobloc high-tech rims, which perfectly match the modern and sporty, elegant design language of the Accurian RS with its newly interpreted turbine design. In the front in 8.5×19 ET25 with 225/35 R19 and in the back in elective 9.5 or 10.5×19 with 255 or 275/30 R19, the MP1 monobloc wheel provides in connection with 25 mm lowering springs for a perfect wedge shape.

2011 Novitec Alfa Romeo 8C Spider

NOVITEC has released a new performance package for Alfa Romeo 8C Spider. Power production of the Alfa Romeo 8C, Coupe and Spider, jumps to 600 hp thanks to a high-tech supercharger system. Top speed grows to 190 mph. In addition, the tuner offers a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system, a custom-tailored tire/wheel combination with 21- and 22-inch diameters and a height-adjustable sport suspension.

The limited-edition sports car is based on the technology of the Maserati GT. For this reason NOVITEC modified a development by sister company NOVITEC TRIDENTE, which specializes in alteration the models carrying the trident emblem, to the 8C. The high-tech supercharger conversion for the 4.7-liter V8 was customized to fit into the space under the hood of the Alfa Romeo 8C.

The compressor adaptation, which sells for EUR 19,900, boosts power output of the 450-hp stock V8 by 150 hp. The maximum rated power output of 600 hp is available at 7,300 rpm. Peak torque jumps to 434 lb/ft torque at 5,400 rpm. The sprint from rest to 62 mph is abridged to just 3.9 seconds. Top speed increases from standard 180 mph to 190 mph.

While the body of the 8C Coupe or Spider remains unaffected, NOVITEC adds some thrilling highlights to the appearance of the two-seater with three-piece NA3 wheels. To further highlight the wedge-shape design of the 8C, the specialists chose a spread out combination with 21-inch diameter in front and 22 inches on the rear axle. The alloy wheels feature five double spokes and are obtainable in any desired color. In sizes 9×21” and 11.5×22” they fill out the available space in the wheel wells completely. The matching high-performance tires are complete by Formula 1 supplier Pirelli in sizes 255/30 ZR 21 and 315/25 ZR 22.

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE

The outgoing 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe and Eclipse Spyder will be obtainable in a unique SE Special Edition that will feature eye-catching external features including special “SE” side decaling, black side mirrors and handsome 18-in. dark finish alloy wheels, along with the wide list of high-end standard features that can be found on the Eclipse GS-Sport versions of both the hardtop and adaptable models

Included amenities on the amply-equipped Eclipse GS-Sport models are a 4-speed automatic transmission, leather seating with heated front seats and a power driver’s seat, rearview camera, Bluetooth® hands-free phone access, HID headlights with fog lamps, heated side mirrors and an beautiful sounding 9 speaker, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate® premium audio system with SIRIUS® satellite radio. The coupe adaptation of the Eclipse GS-Sport includes a sunroof as well.

The most affordably-priced version of the Eclipse ruins the GS Coupe model. No-cost features include a 6 speaker 140-watt AM/FM/CD player with MP3 playing capability and an auxiliary audio input jack, air conditioning, 6 airbags, dual exhaust, blacked-out roof, 18-in. alloy wheels and automatic shut off headlights. The Eclipse GS Coupe comes ready with a smooth-shifting 5-speed manual while a 4-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.

2012 Subaru Impreza

From the front, the Subaru badge centres the new hexagonal grille, a foundation of all new Subaru designs. The new Impreza sports trait Subaru hawk-eye headlights and a variety of new 15-inch wheel cover and 16- and 17-inch alloy wheel designs.

 Numerous design elements unite to give the Subaru Impreza a sportier exterior posture while also offering the driver and passengers a more commanding view of the road. The windscreen is more raked than in the previous model, with the bottom of the A-pillar enthused 7.9 inches forward. This allows for a front door gap that is nearly five inches longer for easier entry/exit, abetted by lower doorsills. Rear doors are also better on both 4 and 5-door body styles.

UK versions of the Subaru Impreza will be powered by an all new 4-cylinder 1.6 litre Boxer petrol engine and will be obtainable with either a new five-speed manual transmission or Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT. With either transmission choice, the 2012 Impreza delivers considerably improved fuel economy over the car it replaces.

Subaru will offer two different Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive systems in the new Subaru Impreza. In models prepared with the five-speed manual, the Continuous AWD system uses a viscous-coupling to distribute power 50/50 front to rear, while any slippage will send more power to the conflicting set.

2012 Hyundai Accent

All Accents ride on a 101.2 inch wheelbase, 2.8-inches longer than the previous generation. The 66.9-inch width on all 2011 models increased by 0.2 inches for 2012. The Hyundai Accent 4-door’s overall length has increased by 3.5 inches to 172 inches. Total length of the new five-door version is 162 inches.

The 2012 Hyundai Accent’s all-aluminum 1.6-liter Gamma four-cylinder engine utilizes the latest engine technology to deliver a class-leading 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque and a best-in-class standard 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway fuel economy ranking. The 2012 Hyundai Accent can be equipped with a six-speed manual or automatic transaxle with SHIFTRONIC manual control, delivering smooth and efficient power delivery. Low-rolling resistance silica tires and a slick shape (0.30 cd) reduce friction with the road and the air. This aerodynamic shape also includes a kicked up trunk edge, wheel arches which protect the tires and an optimized engine undercover. Finally, the ActiveECO function modifies engine and transmission control to smooth out throttle response. By turning on the ActiveECO function, drivers can comprehend up to a seven percent increase in real-world fuel economy.

The 2012 Hyundai Accent GLS is obtainable with gray or beige two-tone interior. The five-door GS and SE trims are accessible with a gray interior or a monotone black interior. All Accents have cloth-like pillar trim made of fibrous tissue and volcanic rock for a best look and feel. The Hyundai Accent features a bold exterior color palette with both light and dark colors including Century White, Ironman Silver, Cyclone Gray, Ultra Black, Boston Red, Mocha Bronze, Marathon Blue, Clearwater Blue and Electrolyte Green.

The 2012 Accent will be accessible in three trim levels. The reasonable four-door GLS, the versatile, well equipped five-door GS and the sporty five-door SE. The access level Hyundai Accent three-door has been discontinued for the 2012 model year.

2012 Kia Soul

The 2012 Kia Soul comes with a new six-speed transmissions and the aptitude to deliver up to 34 miles per gallon on the highway. A new 1.6-litre GDI engine produces 135HP (100kW), an 11 percent increase from the previous engine). For buyers looking for a greater boost in power, a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine is obtainable with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed routine transmission.

This engine, which produces 160HP (119kW), a 13 percent enlarge from the previous engine, and 143 pound-feet (194Nm) of torque, is standard on the three Kia Soul models. Kia calculates that fuel economy for the 1.6-litre is an impressive 28/34 mpg city/highway (8.4-6.9L/100km), 10 percent more well-organized than the previous engine, while the 2.0-litre offers a fuel-sipping 27/33 mpg (8.7-7.1L/100km) for both the automatic and manual transmissions.

On the outside, Kia Soul is freshened with new projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, a redesigned hood and new front and rear bumpers. New for 2012, an Infinity best audio system is available on Soul+ models and standard on Soul! and Soul sport models for a more robust listening experience. Also new for 2012 is the UVO powered by Microsoft® in-car hands-free communication and infotainment system. A Premium Package is also obtainable with heated front seats, leather seat trim, automatic climate control, and a navigation system among its upscale comforts.

2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8

Under the hood of the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, the new 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 makes its debut in the Chrysler brand product lineup delivering an predictable 465 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, up 40 horsepower and 45 lb.-ft. over the 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 it replaces. Projected performance numbers include 0-60 mph acceleration in the high 4-second range; quarter mile in high 12 second range; 0-100-0 mph in less than 16 seconds, top speed of 175 mph and stopping power from 60-0 mph in 120 feet.

Under the hood of the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, the new 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 makes its debut in the Chrysler brand product lineup delivering an predictable 465 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, up 40 horsepower and 45 lb.-ft. over the 6.1-liter HEMI V-8 it replaces. Projected performance numbers include 0-60 mph acceleration in the high 4-second range; quarter mile in high 12 second range; 0-100-0 mph in less than 16 seconds, top speed of 175 mph and stopping power from 60-0 mph in 120 feet.

New for 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is an Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS) system that is tuned specifically for the Chrysler 300 SRT8 to offer a submissive and comfortable ride. The ADS system also uses a wide range of on-road and driver inputs – such as vehicle speed, steering angle, steering speed, brake torque, throttle position and lateral and vertical accelerations – to automatically tune the suspension for specific situation when necessary.

In addition, drivers can physically choose between “Auto” and “Sport” settings that quickly change the shock damping and harshness characteristics from everyday commuting to more forceful driving situations.

The performance SRT-tuned, fully-hydraulic steering system also has been enhanced with a new, heavy-duty pump and revised gearing to give drivers more straight feel and on-center response.

New seven-spoke, 20-inch lightweight copied aluminum wheels and available three- or four-season tires provide great looks with fun-to-drive performance and handling.