Classics: Lancia Delta Integrale Evo

The rally legend, which reign the rally competitions around the world extensively throughout 80's to early 90's has long but never forgotten history.

The first Evoluzione cars were built at the end of 1991 and through 1992. These were to be the final homologation cars for the Lancia Rally Team.
The new Integrale retained the four wheel drive layout: an epicyclic centre diff with torque splitter (47% to front, 53% to rear), Ferguson viscous coupling and Torsen rear differential.

The engine, although technically the same as the earlier 16V cars, was remapped to give 210 bhp (157 kW) at 5750 rpm in order to compensate for the slight increase in weight and increased frontal area. This kept the performance figures virtually unchanged.
The above improvements were aimed at, and did change, the cars' handling potential, whith the new car being able to travel 5–6% faster over rally sections both tarmac and gravel. The result was even greater driver confidence when driving in normal road conditions.

Integrale Evoluzione II
The 1993 edition of the Delta HF integrale featured an updated version of the 2-litre 16-valve turbo engine to produce more power, as well as a three-way catalyst and Lambda probe.
The engine developed a maximum power output of 215 bhp DIN (158 kW) (against 210 bph on the earlier uncatalysed version) and maximum torque of 32 kgf·m (310 N·m) (formerly 31 kgf·m or 300 N·m).
In order to underline the even more advanced engineering and performance of the 1993 version, the new Integrale was also given a cosmetic and functional facelift.
Briefly:
new 16" light alloy rims with 205/45 ZR 16 tyres for better brake cooling and enhanced dynamic vehicle behaviour especially in lateral roadholding terms.

HF integrale "Evo1"
Displacement : 1995 cc
Output : 210 PS (207 hp/154 kW)
Torque : 300 N·m (221 ft·lbf)
0-100km/h : 5.7 sec
Top speed : 220 km/h (137 mph)

HF integrale "Evo2"
Displacement : 1995 cc
Output : 215 PS (212 hp/158 kW)
Torque : 310 N·m (229 ft·lbf)
0-100km/h : 5.7
Top speed : 220 km/h (137 mph)

Thunder by Hamann - E92 with Steroids

Press Release

Is the 3-Series coupe not sporty enough? Too unspectacular? Engine too weak? HAMANN, one the most experienced and competent references for the challenging BMW tuning takes a crowning moment with its BMW E92 modification program for the coupe, that changed both exterior and interior design as well as underneath the hood beyond recognition. The awe-inspiring coupe answers to the perfectly matched name “Thunder“!

Most powerful through potent V10
HAMANN thought wherever a V8 engine can fit, a V10 can fit in as well and look, voilá it fits! The BMW 3-Series coupe comes with a whole array of series-produced engines. The most powerful series-made of these is the M3. When it rolls off the assembly line, it has a 4-litre engine, 420 hp and 400 Nm torque. Whoever wants to top these performance characteristics, receives from HAMANN not only the “normal“ V10 out of the BMW M-program, but an advanced performance version with 560 hp /412 kW (at 7.750 U/min) as well! Featuring an impressive 574 Nm of torque at 6.100 U/min, it delivers a surge of power through a seven-speed manual SMG transmission resulting that most passengers are shocked groping for something to hang on to during acceleration. The sprint takes 4,3 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. Only upon reaching top speed of 335 km/h does this transmission begin to meet its limitation in compulsion to move forwards.
HAMANN sport catalysts provide one with a clear conscience. A HAMANN four-pipe sports rear muffler with four round tailpipes bears the right to the perfect name “Thunder” matching acoustically. The four stainless steel pipes, each 76 mm in diameter, make the rear end of this coupe even more attractive and create a goose-bump producing sound.

M3-look plus HAMANN components
Such a power-operated modified 3-Series coupe can linger as an understatement or embark enroute directly to HAMANNs aerodynamic department. There this muscle car receives a complete M3-look kit including a carbon car roof. A HAMANN front spoiler reduces lift even more effectively. In back the same is accomplished with a HAMANN rear diffuser.

Sports brake system – just in case
Whatever looks tremendously fast, generally is driven tremendously fast. As HAMANN takes safety close to heart, each “Thunder” receives a sports brake system front and back. It consists of two slotted and ventilated brake disks (front 405x43 mm / rear 380x28 mm), 2 HAMANN fixed brake callipers (six-piston front, four-piston rear) and special brake pads.

Wheels in 20-inch
Wheels in 20-inch size match best to modified “Thunder”. HAMANN offers this size with design “Edition Race”. The appearance of this three pieced, ultra-lightweight, forged rim in cross-spoke design with black spider is characterized by 9 main spokes, each branching outwards into two further spokes. Next to this striking, exciting design the titanium bolts are particular attention getters. Icing to the cake is the elegant looking high-gloss polished rim flange. Applied in front, this wheel comes in 8,5Jx20 with tires in 10,5Jx20-inch. Rear end of the 560 hp “Thunder” is carried across asphalt in tires 325/25 ZR20.
HAMANN equips the “Thunder” with S1 EVO high performance tires from technology partners HANKOOK.

Racing atmosphere in Cockpit
With its interior design too, HAMANN leaves no question of its bond to motor racing sports. During high speeds around the corners, the driver is comfortably supported with light-weight constructed racing sport seats. With a HAMANN sports steering wheel designed in carbon components, Formula 1 feelings come through. The complete sports racing look is finished with a total carbon interior décor design providing a race track ring atmosphere.
All listed modifications from engine changes, to aerodynamics, brakes, wheels and interior designs are undertaken by HAMANN for all gas engine 3-Series coupes starting with 325i, 330i, 335i through the M3 .

Source:Hamann Motorsports

Gone in 10 Minutes - Mugen RR

That's right, the highly anticipated 'ultimate' Type R, the Honda Civic Mugen RR has been sold out within 10 minutes. On September 14th at 9:00 AM local time in Japan, reservations for Mugen's ultimate Type R officially began being taken. By 9:10 AM, according to the Japanese enthusiast site, Carview, the 300th reservation was placed.Too bad...

Brabus Bullit - V12 W204

Yet another impressive masterpiece by the well known tuner, Brabus. This time around it was based on the new W204 C-class.

PRESS RELEASE:BRABUS BULLIT

The Ultimate Wolf in Sheep's Clothing with V12 Biturbo Engine, 730 PS (720 hp) / 537 kW, 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft) of Torque and a Top Speed of More than 360 km/h (224 mph)

Over the past three decades BRABUS has perfected the art of transplanting large and extremely powerful engines into the bodies of small cars. That path led to numerous world records and entries into the Guinness Book of World Records.

The BRABUS BULLIT, built in small-series production based on the new Mercedes C-Class sedan, celebrates its world debut at the IAA 2007 as the ultimate wolf in sheep's clothing.At the heart of this supercar BRABUS placed the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo displacement engine. It was originally designed for the world's fastest sedan, the BRABUS ROCKET. The implantation of the 6.3-liter (385 cu. in.) engine into the confines of the W 204 series body is yet more proof for the superiority of BRABUS know-how.The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine is produced entirely in-house in the state-of-the-art BRABUS engine building shop. Displacement of the twelve-cylinder three-valve engine is increased with the help of a larger cylinder bore, special pistons and piston rods. The conversion further includes re-machining the cylinder heads and fitting them with special camshafts.The BRABUS engine specialists further developed an entirely new turbocharging system with two larger chargers and more efficient intercoolers. The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo displacement engine also breathes more feely thanks to metal catalysts with low back pressure and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system custom-tailored for the C-Class body.New engine electronics ensure the perfect combination of maximum power yield and running smoothness. The use of custom mapping and the on-board diagnostics system result in low exhaust emissions that meet stringent Euro IV limits.

The BRABUS BULLIT features state-of-the-art traction and stability control systems such as ABS, ASR and ESP.The turbocharged twelve-cylinder engine – lubricated like all BRABUS high-performance engines with ARAL Synthetic motor oil – delivers 730 PS (720 hp) / 537 kW of superlative power and 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft) of superlative peak torque. The latter is limited electronically in-car to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft). Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a massively modified five-speed automatic transmission and a BRABUS rear locking differential with a locking rate of up to 40 percent. It is available with two different final drive ratios.

The performance figures for the BRABUS BULLIT place it into pole position in its class:

The car sprints from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds, reaches 200 km/h
(124 mph) after just 10.49 seconds and shatters the 300-km/h (186 mph) barrier
after a mere 24.5 seconds. Top speed is more than 360 km/h (224 mph).

There are only a very few super sports cars in the world that can hope to match these numbers. Such performance places special demands on aerodynamic properties, suspension and brakes. The sedan body was optimized for runs beyond 300 km/h (186 mph) in the wind tunnel.The BRABUS BULLIT front apron was designed to provide maximum cooling air supply for radiators and front brakes while at the same time minimizing aerodynamic lift. For a perfect aerodynamic balance the four-door features a three-piece rear spoiler and a rear apron with integrated diffuser. Front and rear spoilers are manufactured from especially lightweight yet high-strength carbon fiber, baked in an autoclave. A special aluminum hood with ventilation slots is more than just a visual cue; it also contributes to the thermal health of all components under the hood. BRABUS rocker panels smooth the airstream along the sides and with their integrated entrance lights make entering and exiting the vehicle safer under low-light conditions.

The slightly understated sporty appearance of the supercar is further characterized by aluminum fender flares front and back, seamlessly molded to the stock body.

Measurements:

• Length 4.590 mm 180.7 in.
• Width 1.830 mm 72.0 in.
• Height 1.402 mm 55.2 in
• Curb weight 1.850 kg 4,079 lbs

Engine:

• BRABUS SV 12 S Biturbo displacement engine based on Mercedes 600V12-cylinder 3-valve light-alloy engine with twin turbochargers
• Displacement 6,233 cm³ (380 cu. in.)
• Compression ratio 9.0 : 1
• Rated power 730 PS (720 hp) / 537 kW at 5,100 rpm
• Peak torque 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft) from 2,100 rpm (electronically limited to 1,100 Nm – 811 lb-ft)
• Fuel: Super plus (98 octane)
• Motor oil: ARALBRABUS

Drivetrain

• Rear-Wheel Drive
• Reinforced five-speed automatic transmission
• Gear ratios: 1st gear 3.592nd gear 2.193rd gear 1.414th gear 1.005th gear 0.83
• BRABUS locking rear differential with 40 percent locking rate
• Final drive either 2.65 : 1 (top speed 315 km/h – 196 mph) or 2.24 : 1 (top speed 350 km/h – 217 mph – electronically limited).

Suspension:

• Independent suspension front and rear with height-adjustable BRABUS coil-over suspension.
• Front axle:Three-link, anti-dive geometry. Height-adjustable BRABUS struts with coil springs and gas-pressure shocks featuring ten settings each for bound and rebound; BRABUS sport sway bar.
• Rear axle:Five-link, anti-dive and anti-squat geometry. Height-adjustable BRABUS struts with coil springs and gas-pressure shocks featuring ten settings each for bound and rebound; BRABUS sport sway bar

Wheels:

• BRABUS Monoblock S light-alloy wheels with YOKOHAMA ADVAN high-performance tires.
• Front: 9.5J x 19 H2 with 265/30 ZR 19
• Rear: 10.0J x 19 H2 with 285/30 ZR 19

Brake System:

• Dual-circuit brakes with Brake Assist and BRABUS high-performance brake system.
• Front: BRABUS 12-piston fixed aluminum calipers with vented and grooved 380 x 37 mm (15 x 1.46 in.) steel brake discs.
• Rear: BRABUS six-piston fixed aluminum calipers with vented and grooved 360 x 28 mm (14.2 x 1.1 in.) steel brake discs.

Performance

• 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph): 3.9 sec
• 0 - 200 km/h (124 mph): 10.49 sec
• 0 - 300 km/h (186 mph): 24.5 sec
• Top speed: more than 360 km/h (224 mph)

Classics; Renault F1 Espace

The versatility of minivan @ MPV for being able to carry more people and load as compared to saloon cars has always compromise it performance, at least during early years.

Hence, in 1990's some smart dude in Renault thought that it would be wonderful if they could have their best selling Espace (J63 body reinforced with lightweight carbon fibre instead of the glass fiber of the standard model), retrofitted with a 800hp V10 motor...derrived straight from their F1 machine!

The Renault-Williams engine powered it from 0-200 km/h in 6 seconds, and helped by the carbon brakes, it did 0-270 km/h and back to 0 in under 600 meters

Unfortunately, this monster being developed only as a concept car, as to commemorate 10 year anniversary of the Espace and Renault's involvement in Formula One racing.

Following video may help you experienced it further.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEDwfk8EYR0

TRD Aurion

This is how TRD (or Toyota Australia to be exact) inject few dosage of style, passion and performance to the current Toyota Aurion (aka Camry in few other countries).Apart from the outlook uprgrade,it was also given few tweak in the motor itself. Performance wise, it will sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds and is speed-limited to a maximum of 250km/h.

Thanks to the tweaked motor underneath, powered by a supercharged version of the standard Aurion 3.5 liter V6, producing 241kW (323 hp) and 400Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. The engine has been developed by Eaton and is mated with a six-speed automatic.