SPY: The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Limousine (W 205) in a fresh set of shots

2015 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Limousine 

   
                                    



Mercedes-Benz will introduce the high-performance version of its brand new C-Class, the C 63 AMG, next summer. The model is currently being put to test by engineers in various locations worldwide. The latest spy shots come from Europe (Nurburgring circuit in Germany) and the United States (the Death Valley Desert).

The new C 63 AMG will premiere a brand new engine - the 4.0-litre 8-cylinder BITURBO powerplant, which should be offered in several, different output versions depending on the model it powers. For the 205 generation of the C-Class, this newly-developed V8 unit will deliver a staggering 462 hp and offer more fuel economy.

While the standard specification is only a mere 5 hp better than the current 457 hp value, it is expected the twin-turbo engine performs substantially better than the old, naturally-aspirated unit, which does not run very efficiently and also consumes a lot of petrol. The acceleration from a standstill up to 100 km/h should take close to just four seconds. 

We do not have any information on this, but it is possible the new C 63 AMG also gets a special, enhanced performance variant in the form of an S-Model which also comes equipped with the special, sports-oriented AMG 4MATIC traction. Moreover, the overall kerb weight of the car will be lowered by up to 100 kilograms compared to the 204 model series, even though there is more technology than ever before on a C-Class model.

Speculators also indicate Mercedes-AMG could actually return to the old C 55 AMG moniker for the new 205 model series, but this allegation is yet to be officially confirmed or suggested. 

E92 BMW M3

E92 BMW M3

                                         

Chicago-based tuner IND worked with one of their customer to customize an E92 BMW M3. The unique M3 comes with an equally unique color: Atlantis Blue.

Here is how the story began:

“The progression of this Atlantis Metallic (paint code 399) coupe began with a simple phone call regarding painted reflectors. Like many BMW fans, the owner of this M3 was a bit apprehensive about the Atlantis Metallic paint color, and was unsure about his color choice. The order with BMW was fresh and was eligible for cancellation at a moment’s notice. To help our client confirm his color choice, IND sent painted reflectors long before the car was delivered to our client. Once the paint sample was in hand a series of phone calls and even an in-person meeting at BimmerFest West took place, in an effort to string together a general outline for 399’s first iteration. It was clear the owner had a passion for detail and perfection, and knew that he wanted his modifications to standout, but also possess an “OEM plus” feel.”

Next IND decided to give the M3 Coupe a bit more power. The ESS VT2-625 kit was installed and was paired with the Eisenmann Sport Exhaust.

Inside the M3 gets an upgraded look. The newly released Awron gauge with its bright OLED display integrates seamlessly with the sporty interior. n continuation with their goal of seamless integration, Awron even offers the display with a specially machined ESS velocity stack capable of receiving both an IAT and Boost sending unit adapter.

The dashboard gets a badge that identifies the color code of the Atlantis Blue (399). The seats are covered in Alcantara while the door panels gets blue inserts.

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series

                                       Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series                                         

The Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series is one of the most extravagant-looking cars in the current AMG lineup. 

The optional front splitters and the touring car-like rear wing, along with the widened wheel arches almost make it look like it's been taken straight from the Deutsche Touringwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) championship.

The stock rims aren't something to be ashamed with either, but if you want to give the car a more street racer look and a less of a motorsport feel you might want to change them for something aftermarket.

The following Black Series owner did just that, switching the stock wheels with a set of PUR RS04 in “modern matte black”. 

               BMW X6M Falcon

AC Schnitzer stepped up shortly after BMW launched it's furious X6M and created a complete package for the Sports Activity Coupe from the Bavarian manufacturer.
As usual ACS created a completely reworked version of the X6M and also gave it a name: the X6 M Falcon. The new, wider body kit consists of front and rear bumpers, a bonnet, a carbon rear wing, side sills and twin sports rear silencer with chromed tail trims.

However, the overall body kit can be purchased individually and not only as a whole. That's what must've happened with the one we're looking at today. Even though it bares the AC Schnitzer Falcon badge, the car looks somehow different. 

The rear carbon wing is missing and so are some other details on the front bumper. Also, the side sills seem to be different from the AC Schnitzer version but that could've been done with some clever carbon fibre foil. The wheels are definitely not ACS Type VIII Racing wheels, as the German tuner suggests for this model and look rather like blacked-out X6M stock wheels.

As if this wasn't enough, the owner decide to throw in some fancy blue LED lights around the bonnet's air intakes, mirror covers and side gills. Now the car looks like a Christmas tree, especially at night.

2013 BMW M5

Practically every automaker has an R or a GT or a V or an S or a Spec-Something-or-Other sexing up its catalog. But nobody commits to the job with the fervor of BMW’s M division GmbH. Granted, the gulf between track and street that opened up years ago means that BMW’s speed shop no longer puts motorsport specials on the road with detuned race engines. But that doesn’t mean new M’s are nothing more than Big Macs with barbecue sauce.
But take the example of the new 560-hp “M TwinPower Turbo” M5—Bimmer-nerd code: F10—that goes on sale in the U.S. late next summer as a 2013 model.

In the F10 M5, you get: a unique engine [see sidebar]; a unique, reinforced and re-ratio’d, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission; and a unique, electronic limited-slip differential with a unique aluminum horse-collar mount for added rigidity. There’s a unique suspension with forged aluminum components and nary a part number shared with any other BMW; a unique variable-ratio steering gear with hydraulic instead of electric boost as in other 5s; unique, iron-and-aluminum brake rotors clamped by unique radial-mount, monoblock front calipers housing six asymmetrically sized pistons per wheel; and a unique front crossmember, stiffened and attached by two additional bolts because somebody thought that was important. A unique rear-suspension cradle is rigidly mounted to the unibody to eliminate the weight and flex of rubber bushings, unique stiffening rods and shear plates underneath serve as extra bracing, and the car runs enough special software to land it on an asteroid.

You may scoff upon learning the M5’s price, expected to fall near $92,000. To that prodigious sum we say: How can BMW possibly sell a couple thousand copies per year so cheaply? What does the dedicated tooling cost, anyway? How much is it to change 10 things about an engine, including the induction system and compression ratio, and then recertify it? It’s a lot of Big Macs. Maybe not as many Big Macs as creating a bespoke V-10, as in the previous E60, but a lot.

The new M5 will assuredly be profitable. But whether it is spectacular or merely great—many people would put a 4300-pound luxury sedan that hits 60 mph in 3.7 seconds firmly in the former category—it’s definitely no parts-bin badge job.

The previous V-10 had an 8250-rpm redline. With the M TwinPower Turbo, Elvis pretty much leaves the building at 6000, though the revs go to 7200 rpm, supposedly for track-day lappers who like to hold gears longer—and, we suspect, to uphold the M tradition of making spin-dizzy engines. The tall gearing of the seamlessly proficient seven-speed, with its two overdrive top gears handing off to a 3.15:1 axle ratio, is well matched to the M TwinPower Turbo’s torque curve, or lack of curve, as it were. The torque “peak” of 502 pound-feet is more of a mesa, arriving just off idle at 1500 rpm and not fading until 5750 rpm, ­figures for a gasoline engine that would make even Herr Diesel envious.

If the M5 achieves its stated goal of a 30-percent gain in fuel economy, combined mpg could reach 20 when the EPA gets around to rating it. BMW is also strongly hinting that the U.S. market will again get a manual-transmission option.

Change, like cold gazpacho, always has its haters. Atavists will doubtlessly cry out that M has abandoned them with all this turbo madness. To paraphrase a recent comment on our website: When the M5 got a V-8 for 1998, people said they missed the inline-six. When it got a V-10 for 2004, people longed for the V-8. That is all true, as is the fact that the new M5 remains a delectably sweet reward for personal financial success. And if the next M5 is a diesel-electric hybrid that hits 60 mph in three seconds flat, will we say the same? Maybe, but only if BMW comes up with an even better name than M TwinPower Turbo

Nissan GT-R Alpha Omega

Alpha Omega R35 GT-R                                                                

                            

Performance Specifications

• Horsepower:  2000+ HP
• Quarter Mile:  7.984 @ 186.14MPH *current R35 GTR record
  
• Standing Mile:  233mph *gear limited/done at 1250whp
  
• Standing Half Mile:  214.04mph *current GT-R record
  
• 60-130mph:  2.67 Seconds *current overall record
  
• 30-130mph:  3.63 Seconds *current overall record
  
• 100-150mph:  2.42 Seconds *current overall record
  
• 0-186mph(0-300KPH):  7.98 Seconds *current overall record
  
• 0-60mph:  1.72 Seconds
• 0-100mph:   3.03 Seconds
• 100-200mph:  7.45 Seconds
• 0-200mph:  11.87 Seconds

  

Engine

• Alpha GT-R 4.0L Big Bore Engine – Available Here
• Alpha GT-R CNC Ported Cylinder Heads (w/ Ferrea Valvetrain Component Package) - Available Here
• Alpha Omega GT-R Custom Camshafts

Turbo/Exhaust

• Upgraded AMS Alpha Omega Turbo Kit
• TiAL Q Blow-off Valves
• Full Alpha GT-R Exhaust System (includes Alpha and Alpha spec components)

Fuel

• Alpha GT-R Fuel Rail Kit – Available Here
• Alpha GT-R Omega Spec Fuel System
• ID2000 Injectors (6) - Available Here

Transmission

• Alpha Omega Transmission Upgrade Package (by Shepherd Transmission)

Intake/Intercooler

• Alpha GT-R Intake Manifold – Available Here
• Alpha GT-R CNC Ported Throttle Bodies – Available Here
• Alpha GT-R Omega spec Intercooler System

Engine Management/Electronics

• Syvecs Stand-alone Engine Management System – Available Here

Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes

• Enkei 18” RPF01 Front wheels with M&H 275/45/18 Racemaster Drag radials
• ALPHA Drag Wheel and tire combo in the Rear
• ALPHA Drag Suspension upgrade
• ALPHA Upgraded CCM brake kit front and rear

Interior

• Full 8 point Roll cage with Swing out door bars and removable parachute assembly
• ALPHA Tillet Seats – Available Here
• ALPHA Tillet Seat Brackets – Available Here

Exterior

• ALPHA Carbon fiber 2×2 V-weave Matte Finish Hood – Available Here
• ALPHA Carbon fiber 2×2 Twill weave Matte Finish Roof – Available Here
• ALPHA Carbon fiber 2×2 V-weave Matte Finish Trunk lid - Available Here
• Super sweet Omega spec Vinyl Decals
• APR GTSpec Side Mirrors

                        

                                           

                                 2014 BMW M4 Coupe

                             

For those purists hoping that the 2014 BMW M4 Coupé would be the ultimate driver’s car thanks to its rear-wheel drive layout and a manual transmission, we have some bad news for you. According to Autoblog, the 2014 BMW M4 won’t be available with a manual transmission.

That will mark the end of four-generations of BMW M3s being offered with three pedals. Instead, BMW will only offer a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Such a decision by BMW is quite upsetting. It’s an example of current times where manual car sales make up a very small percentage of overall car sales. Additionally, such a move is similar to Ferrari stopping production of all manual vehicles and Porsche not offering the once completely driver focused 911 GT3 with a stick shift.

On the plus side, the dual-clutch transmission will improve fuel economy and make for quicker acceleration times meaning you’ll never have to worry about being left behind by an older M3 at the traffic lights!

The BMW M4 Coupé will most likely feature a 450hp power rating and 550 Nm of torque. It should be enough for a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. Top speed will likely be limited to 250 km/h. Of course, no details of the sort have been released about the 2014 BMW M4 Coupé yet, so we’ll have to wait until the production ready car hits the market.

Mustang From Gone In 60 Seconds Just Sold For $1 Million

1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Gone in 60 Seconds Hero Car

                 
ESTIMATE: Available Upon Request 

Fans of the Touchstone Pictures 2000 remake of the 1974 cult movie "Gone in 60 Seconds" will recognize this as the original Eleanor, the modified 1967 Ford Mustang piloted by retired master car thief Memphis Raines, played by Nicholas Cage. Several cars were built to handle various duties during the filming of Gone, but this is serial number 7R02C179710, the “Hero” car driven by Cage during filming and used in movie close-ups, posters and promotional materials, in the process launching a whole new trend in Resto Modding. Built by Cinema Vehicle Services (CVS), the design of the car is a work of art, literally. Well-known hot rod designer Steve Stanford sketched out the original concept drawing for the car before the vehicle was brought to life by CVS. The builders were able to mock up Eleanor's body pieces on a Mustang using clay and wood. Molds were then made to produce a new fiberglass front end filled with high-powered PIAA driving lights, new fender flares, side skirts and scoops, hood and trunk lid. The front suspension was replaced with a lowered and reinforced coilover spring arrangement with power rack and pinion steering; 4-wheel disc brakes were installed and Goodyear Eagle F1 tires mounted on Schmidt 8x17-inch Cobra-style wheels. To give the car big-screen performance, it was treated to a 351/400 HP Ford crate engine, which shares room under the modified hood with a front subframe body brace by Total Control Products, LLC. This progenitor of the Eleanor revolution is relatively untouched inside with the exception of an Autometer Sport Comp Monster tach, fire extinguisher, Go-Baby-Go shift knob button for Line Lock and a switch for activating a nitrous injection system. Being offered directly from the original builder Cinema Vehicle Services, this is the car that jumpstarted the Eleanor resto modding craze.

Printed Catalog Description Addendum:

Additional research performed after the catalogs had been printed showed that Chip Foose had nothing to do with the design or construction of this vehicle. Contrary to the printed catalog description, the original design concepts were sketched out by well-known hot rod designer Steve Stanford.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Hero Car used in Touchstone Pictures "Gone in 60 Seconds" 
- Nicholas Cage's primary beauty car used for close ups 
- Featured in all movie poster and promotional efforts 
- VIN: 7R02C179710, built by Cinema Vehicle Services 
- This car started the "GT500 Eleanor" epidemic 
- The most recreated car since the Shelby Cobra 
- Presented in movie-used condition with minor touch ups 
- 351/400 HP Ford crate motor, 4-speed manual 
- Power steering and brakes, Go-Baby-Go shifter button 
- Lowered suspension, coilovers, PIAA driving lights 
- Schmidt 8x17" wheels, Goodyear F1 tires 
- Equipped with nitrous but not functional 
- Custom body kit with new fender flares, side skirts with exhaust outlets, trunk lid and hood 
- Part of a private collection since filming


The Ford Mustang that portrayed "Eleanor" in the Gone in 60 Seconds remake (that's the one with Nic Cage) just sold for $1,000,000 at the Mecum Indianapolis auction.