2008 Toyota Supra

There have been rumors circulating for months over the whats supposed to be the successor for the legendary Toyota Supra. The new Supra will be served on a totally new platform. coming in choices of folding top convertible or hardtop models. The powerplant options will include a 450 horsepower 5liter V8 with 383 lbs-ft of torque, or the 3.5 liter V6 from Lexus IS and GS luxury Sport sedans. They also might opt in a 4.3 V8 powerplant.

The suspension setup will be firm and sport car purposed, along with full rear multi link rear and upper lower A-arms up front. This new supra will range in prince from $40,000 to $50,000. Hopefully the new supra will make way in the near future

LEXUS GS430

With a 290-horsepower, 4.3-liter V8 engine, the GS 430 can go from 0 to 60 in a mere 5.7 seconds Six-Speed Sequential-Shift Automatic With six gears and an electronically controlled transmission, the GS can achieve greater acceleration, fuel efficiency and virtually seamless shifting. Performance Brakes The power of the GS is set off with ultra-sensitive performance brakes that provide a much faster braking response. Variable Gear-Ratio Steering (GS 430) (VGRS) adjusts the steering responsiveness based on the vehicle's speed. Variable Valve Timing The engine's valve timing is continuously adjusted to provide optimum power at any speed. Four-Wheel Disc Brakes The GS is fully equipped for aggressive braking, with features such as power-assisted disc brakes and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). With Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), you can adjust the ride comfort to your preferences.

Infiniti G35 Coupe

Engine-3.5-liter V6 engine with 293 hp, aluminum-alloy block and heads. Low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons.

Valvetrain-DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder with microfinished camshafts. Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) for intake valves and eCVTCS for exhaust valves.

Intake System-High-flow tuned induction system

Torque-258 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm

Transmission-Close-ratio 6-speed manual with short-throw shifter -or-Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission and manual shift mode with Downshift Rev Matching-Dual mass flywheel

Drive Wheels-Rear-wheel drive

Wheels-6-spoke, 17 x 7.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels

Handling-Sport-Tuned Suspension Package

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1

Check out a TOP GEAR episode road testing the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1

997 BOXSTER S

The design of a Porsche always speaks in a universal language, People everywhere love to drive. But something about a Boxster speaks with a voice like that of a Siren. It calls to you, and resistance seems futile. What its aerodynamically chiseled exterior promises is too enticing. What its aesthetically intelligent interior conveys is too compelling. If driving is your passion, there is no substitute for the sheer inspiration of the Boxster.

The design concept that was shown at Detroit was a direct expression of the original mid-engine Porsche roadster, the legendary 550 Spyder. In the mid-1950s, the Porsche 550 practically rewrote the rules of high performance, becoming one of the most successful racing cars of its time.

It didn’t have the biggest engine, nor was it the most costly sports car of its era. What it had was innovation, pure and simple. The idea of locating a compact, freerevving engine midship gave the Porsche a nimbleness no sports car had ever possessed. The Spyder didn’t have to outmuscle its competitors. It could outbrake, outmaneuver and outsmart them.

The Boxster shares this boldly intelligent approach to sports car design. Within an open-top, twoseater layout sits a mid-mounted, flat-six boxer engine, its low center of gravity helping to instill driving confidence through the corners.

Porsche, it’s not simply a matter of styling shapes that shear the least resistant path through air. Wind is an important ally in our incessant effort to elevate performance. As well as an essential element of the Boxster’s character.

Every line, every curve and every carefully chiseled detail play a vital role in shaping, shifting and refining the flow of air. Charge into the wind, and the Boxster’s prominent front air ducts pass generous amounts of cool air to the engine’s radiators. Then, directional spoilers channel it to the next assignment: brake cooling.

Large intakes on the rear quarter panels feed even more cooling air to the flat-six engine. The air that flows over the car arcs down the sloping rear deck, applying downforce to a rear spoiler that extends at speeds above 75 mph for crisp handling and high-speed stability. Less visible, but no less important, is a smooth underbody design that keeps air gliding beneath the car, creating a “ground effects” stream that reduces lift and drag while simultaneously venting stagnant air around the gearbox.

So where does this synergy of new thinking and original Porsche essence lead? To improved braking and steering. Unflinching straightline performance. A low 0.29 drag coefficient (Boxster) and a top track speed of 169 mph (Boxster S). All of which proves that, when engineered properly, form not only follows function, but intensifies it as well.

Courtesy of http://www.porsche.com/

Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series

Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series

This Bad Boy Benz brings racing thrills to the street using the official F1 Safety Car as a template.

It seems anything with the three-pointed star on the hood can be had in an AMG version, which in some respects is good for those who get a kick out of more horsepower or tauter handling. On the other hand, somehow the exclusivity of the AMG brand can be called into question when there's a performance version of Mercedes' people-moving R-Class with the fabled nameplate.

So, in a way it is refreshing to see a car like the CLK63 Black Series, a limited-edition version of Mercedes' handsome midsize coupe kitted out to the extreme with a giant engine, no rear seats and a race-tuned suspension in a road-going package.

The Black Series CLK, which will be produced in a limited 500-unit run, virtually screams exclusive. The coupe's front end announces that this car is all business, with large lower intakes, a carbon-fiber chin spoiler/splitter, flared front fenders and two large air extractors aft of the front wheels. The rocker extensions connect the front and rear wheel arches, while at the rear, there's an integrated carbon-fiber spoiler. The Black Series is hunkered down and looks ready to roll on 19-in. Pirelli P Zero Corsa sport tires that measure 265/30R-19 up front and 285/30R-19 in the rear. The turbine spoke alloy wheels are 9 in. wide in the front and a half-inch wider at the rear.

Beneath the hood is a massaged 6.2-liter normally aspirated V-8, which produces 507 bhp at 6800 rpm and 465 lb.-ft. of torque at 5250 rpm. That output is transferred to the rear wheels via an AMG-tuned SpeedShift 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic gearbox with sequential shifting. In addition, the rear differential has been shortened 6 percent to provide snappy acceleration throughout all speed ranges. A stubby aluminum shifter in the center console can be toggled back and forth between Standard and Manual. In manual mode, either the shifter or the column-mounted paddles can be used to execute shifts that are 20 percent faster than the standard automatic mode.

The interior of the CLK Black Series is as striking as the exterior. The rear seat has been removed and the ebony leather-clad interior is highlighted by aluminum accents on the dash, vent bezels, pedals, paddle shifters and on the center console, and smaller-diameter, racing-inspired steering wheel with a squared-off bottom. Heavily bolstered sport seats add to the sporty aura. While U.S. versions retain leather door inserts and a two-piece seat with integrated side airbags, European versions have one-piece carbon-fiber shell sport seats with no airbags and carbon-fiber door accents.

I had the opportunity to sample the European version on the Streets of Willow at Willow Springs Raceway in Southern California, a twisty bit of tarmac in the high desert. The AMG V-8 comes to life with an authoritative roar and settles into a nice thrum at idle. Snicking the shifter into gear, the Black Series leaps forward with rapid-fire yet almost seamless shifts that are programmed to keep the engine on a boil in the fat part of the torque curve. The huge composite brakes squeak and squeal a bit until they get up to temperature. The CLK63 is blindingly quick in a straight line, and yet the massive brakes are more than up to the task of keeping the car in check when rapidly approaching a corner.

And at that first corner comes the realization that this in no ordinary CLK — the steering is remarkably light, yet accurate and above all quick. Snap the wheel in any direction and the response is instantaneous. The Pirellis have tremendous grip and at the same time provide razor-sharp turn-in. Even with the stability control engaged, there is enough slip built in the system to allow you to drift the rear end out a bit before the heavy hand of throttle intervention is felt. The car is tight, predictable and plenty of fun to point and squirt from corner to corner.

For all its track prowess, the CLK63 Black Series is not a handful in everyday driving. Sure, the suspension is stiff, but there is enough compliance to soak up most road irregularities encountered in daily driving and plenty of power to shoot freeway gaps and execute two-lane passing with aplomb. And, the Black Series remains a head-turner, especially in the tonier parts of Los Angeles. Don't plan on spending the $135,000 on this car if you don't want your image captured on phone cams all over town.

By Matt DeLorenzo June 2007

from http://www.roadandtrack.com/

2007 CORVETTE ZO6

Engine type: 7.0 V8 Power bhp at RPM: 500/6200 Torque Nm at RPM: 657/4800 Accerleration: 0-60 MPH/3.7sec Top Speed: 200 MPH Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive Weight: 3130 lbs

ACURA TL TPYE-S

ROAD AND TRACK FEBRUARY 2007

Good Sports: Acura TL Type-S, Infiniti G35 Sport and Lexus IS 350Three shining examples of the modern-day sports sedan.In short, the Type-S acts like a base TL wired on Red Bull. The interior styling of the TL also remains fresh, with first-rate fit-and-finish and all controls within easy reach of the driver. Drive the car in a civil manner, and it revs effortlessly, providing seamless power delivery from idle all the way to its 6800-rpm redline. Drive it hard, and VTEC makes its presence known, as the intake cams change profiles at 4950 rpm, providing an extra kick higher in the rev range. The 6-speed manual gearbox is the best transmission here (and may well be the best manual in the entire segment); the linkage has a solid overall feel, and the gates are well defined. Also, close gear ratios keep the engine consistently on the cams when driving the car spiritedly. Turn-in response is crisp and body roll is minimal.Around the 200-ft. skidpad, the Type-S outperforms many rear-drive cars, including the two here, posting 0.91g. What’s impressive about the TL Type-S is that it also has a smooth ride quality. We all agreed that for a cross-country trip, the TL would be our choice.

997 GT3

Make no mistake about it, the 911 GT3 is designed for the road. It just happens to be designed by the very same engineers responsible for our competition vehicles. The same development and engineering that went into the 911 race cars that won the 12 hours of Sebring, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the ALMS championship can be found in the 911 GT3.

The car is built around the most powerful normally aspirated engine Porsche has ever built. Zero to 60 takes just a scant 4.1 seconds. Top track speed is 193 miles per hour. The chassis and rear wing are fully adjustable. The car plants firmly in the corners and every driver input is implemented with remarkable precision and clarity.

The 911 GT3 is instantly recognizable – even when your eyes are closed. The flat-six engine has a unique acoustic presence as it revs with ease as high as 8,400 rpm. Press the throttle and power is developed with astonishing immediacy and precision. Even the lightest pedal input is instantly transformed into abundant energy and potential. Applied to the road, the resulting performance is more than a match for the sound. Of course, both characteristics can only be fully appreciated by driving the car yourself.

Powering the new 911 GT3 is a rear-mounted, water-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine. Naturally aspirated, the four-valveper-cylinder engine develops a potent 415 horsepower at 7600 rpm from a total displacement of 3600 cc’s. Maximum torque of 300 lb.-ft. is available at 5500 rpm. Plus, when “Sport” mode is selected, as much as 18.44 lb.-ft. of additional torque is available in the medium rev range, i.e., below the point of maximum torque. Maximum engine speed is 8400 rpm. Even more impressive is the specific output in excess of 115 horsepower per liter. In fact, the new 911 GT3 offers more power-per-unit of engine displacement than that of any other naturally aspirated production Porsche. The benchmark sprint to 60 mph requires as little as 4.1 seconds, and maximum track speed is 193 mph.

BMW 335i

Generating 300-hp and class-leading 300 lb.-ft. of torque, this advanced six accelerates with a force that throws you back in your seat and doesn’t stop until redline. Turbo lag is a thing of the past, thanks to BMW inspired use of two turbochargers, each supplying three cylinders with compressed air. The 335i Coupe is the most powerful 3 Series Coupe BMW's ever built, wrapped within the body of a beautiful machine. It features the world’s first inline six-cylinder engine with high precision injection and twin turbo chargers. It’s also remarkably fuel efficient, offering a major boost to engine power and a significant reduction of fuel consumption, at the same time. But even more impressive is that this engine marks a significant advancement in turbo technology. By using two small turbo chargers instead of one large one, BMW engineers eliminated the “turbo lag” other turbo engines are known for.

AUDI S5

The experience begins with a powerful V8 FSI engine, which boldly produces 354hp and 325lb-ft of torque. Meticulous weight-distribution allows the aggressive design to take full advantage of the dynamic engine characteristics.

To keep this unbridled power under complete control, we offer the predictable yet exhilarating handling dynamics of quattro® all-wheel drive. This proprietary handling technology offers an unparalleled sport-tuned suspension mated to progressive chassis design. A wide 108.3in wheelbase, the widest in the sport coupe segment, helps provide direct feedback to your most aggressive steering demands.

At the center of the Audi S5 is a 6-speed manual transmission to take advantage of the car’s sporty handling and aggressive driving dynamics.

Courtesy of http://www.audiusa.com/

BMW Z4 M COUPE

Nothing delivers pure, stripped-down performance like the Z4 M Coupe. With a power to weight ratio of 10:1, you’re on a straight shot to the 8,000 RPM redline from the first touch of the pedal. Its engine of the Year power gets you from 0-60 in 4.9 seconds. Hairpin turns feel effortless. Your balance, unshakable. In a Z4 M Coupe, the only thing on your mind is the next quarter mile. All this fun starting at about $50,000.

Mazda Kabura Concept

"The word 'kabura,' in Japanese, means the first arrow released signaling the start of battle," says International Editor, Sam Mitani. Very appropriate. Powered by the MX-5 Miata's inline-4 and having a front-engine, rear-drive layout, the Kabura appears to fall into the coming-to-production-soon concept car category. Speculation is that a production Kabura will most likely be called RX-7, a legendary name that the Japanese manufacturer very much wants to bring back. What's more, this reincarnated RX-7 is rumored to become the brands lowest-priced sports car that would be, according to Mitani, more like the first-generation RX-7 ― an affordable sports car with solid performance and everyday comfort. Look for a full report on the Mazda Kabura ― plus a slew of other cool future machines from Japan ― in the cover story from the April 2006 issue of Road & Track.

By Jim Hall

Infiniti M Series

Infiniti M retains crown in Car and Driver Comparison Test

A "light steering touch" and "top-notch" was just some of the praise Car and Driver mentioned when naming the Infiniti M45 Sport its favorite for the second year in a row in its Luxury Sport Sedan Comparison. Matched up against no less than the BMW 550i, the Lexus GS450h and the Mercedes-Benz E550, the M was triumphant in braking, and won raves for being quick on its feet and providing top–notch feedback. Also cited was an interior with "lots of room" and a "perfect" seat-to-pedals-to-wheel relationship. Making this feat even more noteworthy was the fact that the Infiniti M did not have the luxury of major updates since the last test, unlike its competitors. Once again, Infiniti has proven the power of vibrant design.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Silver

(From Rolls-Royce Press Release) PHANTOM SILVER MARKS 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SILVER GHOSTRolls-Royce has produced a limited edition, named Phantom Silver, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Silver Ghost. The special model, of which only 25 will be made, pays homage to the one of the most famous automotive names of all time.First built in 1906, specifically to publicise the then new Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. six-cylinder model, the Silver Ghost established the Rolls-Royce reputation for reliability and engineering excellence. The name was coined in 1907 by Rolls-Royce Managing Director, Claude Johnson, by virtue of its silver coachwork and its ‘extraordinary stealthiness’. The original Silver Ghost, registered AX-201, competed in the 1907 Scottish Reliability Trial, for which it won the gold medal in its class for hill climbing speed and reliability. The Silver Ghost went on in that year to break the world record for a non-stop motor run, covering a London to Glasgow route 27 times, with mileage totaling 14,371 miles.More than 6,000 “Silver Ghosts” were built between 1907 and 1925, and sold in every corner of the world. The majority are still in good running order.In tribute to the specifications of the original, the Phantom Silver is finished in a new Bespoke paint, Metallic Ghost Silver. The 21-inch wheels have chrome centres and on top of the grille sits a hallmarked solid silver Spirit of Ecstasy. Inside, Rose Leaf or Crème Light leather is accompanied by seat piping and headrests embroidered with the Rolls-Royce interlinked RR badge. Straight grained Santos Palissander wood veneer is used throughout. The same veneer is also used on a specially designed presentation box that houses the key, two solid silver key fobs and a specially commissioned solid silver Conway Stewart fountain pen.Rolls-Royce Chairman and Chief Executive, Ian Robertson, said, “The Silver Ghost is such a significant model in the history of Rolls-Royce that we felt marking its 100th anniversary was entirely fitting. Its extraordinary reliability, refinement, comfort and virtually silent running were as important to Rolls-Royce in 1907 as they are today.”

2007 Caparo T1

(from Caparo Vehicle Technologies Press Release) Caparo T1 breaks cover during final stages of test and development Caparo Vehicle Technologies a new and advanced automotive engineering consultancy formed a year ago by the rapidly expanding Caparo Group to provide carmakers globally with a centre of excellence in lightweight vehicle design is putting the finishing touches to the first car it has ever produced.The Caparo T1 is a high performance two-seater sports car with highly resolved aerodynamics, which has been designed with the looks and performance close to that of a Formula One race car. With series production about to commence, the car will be built for discerning customers seeking the ultimate track day experience in a road driveable vehicle. The Caparo T1 also serves as a technology flagship for demonstrating the companys high level vehicle design and engineering capabilities.We said a year ago, at the outset of this programme, that the only way to truly convince carmakers that we have the experience and skills to design a safe, reliable, cost-efficient and high-performance car is to actually design and build one, says Ben Scott-Geddes, the cars co-designer and operations director at Caparo Vehicle Technologies. We've now done so were proud of what we've achieved and we now have something real and tangible to discuss.Releasing full details of the cars specification during the final stages of prototype testing and development, the company has revealed that while customer cars are being readied for start of production, preparations are also well in hand for the T1s first public appearance as a running car and star attraction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 22-24 June 2007 which effectively becomes the vehicles launch date.With distributors appointed in the UK, USA, South Africa and Dubai and more dealers under evaluation the company has a fast-filling order book. The handover of the car to the first customer is scheduled for July.The biggest attraction for customers and the most striking aspect of the cars specification is its headline figure of 1,045bhp-per-tonne power-to-weight ratio. The Caparo T1 is the first series production car ever to break through the 1,000bhp-per-tonne barrier. This has been achieved by installing a home-grown 3.5-litre Caparo V8 engine, which produces 575bhp (425kW) at 10,500rpm and 420Nm (310lbft) at 9,000rpm, into an extremely lightweight body and chassis constructed of advanced composite materials and weighing just 550kg.The Caparo T1 is around one-third the mass of the average family saloon. Its carbon/aluminium honeycomb monocoque features a separate composite crash structure at the front, while the rear sub-frame specifies aerospace grade steel. The non carbon-fibre steel suspension illustrates the companys ability to specify structural materials that can deliver the maximum performance at the lowest possible cost.This means the Caparo T1 is lighter and faster even than a race-winning Le Mans sportscar. In terms of power-to-weight ratio its closest rival would be the latest super-bikes, which are now capable of delivering 175bhp into 185kg thereby just falling short of the magic 1,000bhp-per-tonne figure. Apart from these two wheelers and Formula One cars, no other road or track car comes anywhere close to the Caparo T1s power-to-weight ratio and highly efficient aerodynamic properties.This supreme power-to-weight ratio results in a 0-60mph time of less than 2.5 seconds and the ability to reach 100mph within five seconds. Braking performance is no less impressive with 100mph to standstill being delivered in 3.5 seconds.Were absolutely delighted with the progress weve made throughout the test and development programme, says engineering director and T1 co-designer Graham Halstead. The aerodynamic efficiency was already well established through wind tunnel testing of a scale model even before we built the first prototype. With tens of thousands of miles of durability trials and specific testing now under our belts we have progressively fine tuned the specification of the vehicle to meet and exceed even our high performance objectives.The combination of highly resolved aerodynamics and chassis make the vehicle predictably safe and responsive to driver inputs, adds Scott-Geddes. The car drives and handles extremely well both on the road and track and this was the number one consideration in such an uncompromised high performance vehicle.The Caparo T1 not only looks and performs like a Formula One car but it also helps us to demonstrate new and advanced technology to vehicle manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, defence, marine and motorsport industries, says Richard Butler director Caparo Vehicle Technologies and chief executive of Caparo Vehicle Products. Already, were working on a number of highly confidential client projects, applying the same approach to aerodynamics, choice of materials and efficient vehicle design, which has allowed us to develop the T1.Ultimately, our goal is to help carmakers to create a new generation of more fuel-efficient and lightweight family cars with significantly lower CO 2 emissions more in keeping with the needs of the 21 st century, says Angad Paul chief executive of the $1.2bn turnover Caparo Group, a fast-growing automotive Tier 1 supplier, which created Caparo Vehicle Technologies to back the T1 project. We will help carmakers achieve their objectives by continuing to invest in advanced technology in order to develop new lightweight materials and commercialise their manufacturing processes so they are affordable for mass production.Given the cars performance potential - the engine has already been successfully bench tested to 700bhp on methanol - we are now looking into the possibility of introducing for our customers an international T1 race series, says commercial director Sean Butcher. Our objective is to give customers an affordable and reliable season on the track without incurring the extraordinary costs of running a real Formula One car.Customers comprise private individuals with a passion and desire for ultra high performance and corporate clients requiring an affordable yet prestigious track car for the fast growing market of hospitality race experience events, added Butcher.In terms of colour and trim each of these highly exclusive hand-built cars, which has a starting price of £190,000 (excluding taxes), will be tailored to suit individual customer requirements.

JNH Porsche 996 GT3 Version 02

(from J.N. Hephaiss) What's consistent in Version.02 model is Urban Design. What's important in the end is how owners themselves like it, not how it is judged by others. In other words, it's the owners, not manufacturers nor media experts that find and decide the value of GT3. After all, Ver.02 is about how owners like to drive it. It is yin to ver.01's yang.-Not-too-excessive-but-it-still-stands-out appearance. Great performance on both winding road and race circuit is without a doubt a must for a car to be called GT3 but it also has to appeal its presence even in a casual daytime cruise in urban area.Ver.02 provides GT3 owners that rare combination of steady performance and not-too-excessive-but-it-still-stands-out appearance. JNH takes pride in taking in all different aspects of a car and proposing tailor-made design ideas for each and every car.

JNH Ferrari 360 Modena

(from J.N. Hephaiss) The sensitive task facing us when choosing to work on 360 Modena was whether we could put our own spice on the world’s most complete design, which was Pininfarina and whether we could improve functional-wise what Ferrari’s craftsmanship mastered in ground effect.JNH’s long standing policy is not to work on anything if it’s only for dress-up purpose. Our motto is to use our magic to better the original design and function.We have conducted numerous testing with stock car and what we witnessed there was disturbing. In 6th gear and extremely high speed situation, front under cover for which our modeler has nothing but praise was ripped apart and the fear of front lift ran through test drivers mind.Extensive testing led us to this conclusion: 360 Modena is better left as it is. What we should do is respect the stock body and refine it JNH way.Utilizing Venturi Tunnela and respecting Pininfarina design, specially on the side view --- What JNH proudly presents are: Front canard that’ll be separately installed, Splitter which looks perfect on smooth side view and Rear under diffuser that effectively handle air from the bottom of body.

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera

Ultima GTR World Record

The world record run (18.28MB) Check out the Ultima GTR world record run. Chassis Full spaceframe using mainly 38mm x 1.5mm dia tube MIG welded. Panelled in 1.5mm NS4 alloy sheet. Designed to accept engines up to 1000 bhp. Body Unstressed GRP finished in silver metallic. Wing Double element track design in carbon fibre. Interior Ultima leather seats and Ultima white instruments. Lighting Ultima triple headlight system. Screen Laminated glass. Full U.S.A. and European certified. Suspension TIG welded double unequal length wishbones with nylatron joints. Alloy uprights in LM25. Fully adjustable coil spring dampers. Steering Alloy sports rack and pinion 2.4 turns lock to lock. Brakes 12.5" curved vane vented disc brakes all round with four pot callipers and mechanical handbrake. Adjustable brake bias front to rear. All s/s TUV hoses. Engine Chevrolet 6.3 litre V8. Power - 534bhp - 528ft-lbs torque. Gearbox Porsche G50 five speed transaxle. Wheels 9" x 18" front, 13.5" x 18" rear alloy three piece with 5 stud centres machined from billet alloy. Tyres Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-Fiorano tyres 245/35/ZR18 front 335/30/ZR18 rear Dimensions Length 4000mm Width 1850mm Height 1070mm Wheelbase 2560mm Ground Clearance 120mm Weight (Chevy V8) 990kg

BRABUS CL-CLass

CL-Class C216

BRABUS hits a home run with their tuning program for the new CL Coupe. Aerodynamically proven components include front spoiler with fog lights and high beams, side skirts with integrated entry lights, and rear bumper, also with LED lights, trunklid spoiler and stainless steel quad performance sport exhaust. BRABUS wheel choices are available in single and multi-piece designs from 18" to 21". The diameters work in tandem with BRABUS' lowering module for the standard ABS suspension and powerful 12-piston brake systems. BRABUS' S V12 biturbo twelve-cylinder engine for the CL 600 creates a remarkable output of 730hp. Engine tuning is also available for the CL 500 model. The options start with the B8 tuning kit for an increased power output of 419 hp and culminate in the BRABUS 6.1 displacement engine with 462 hp. BRABUS interior products range from stainless steel door sill plates with BRABUS logo to ergonomically shaped sport steering wheels, and exclusive BRABUS leather interiors crafted from BRABUS Mastik leather and the finest Alcantara.