Styling and Aerodynamics Innovation Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione Recalled Along with Maseratis in the US

Alfa Romeo 8c With Beauty Cars Models

A dozen Americans were very lucky few owners of one of the world's hottest sports cars, Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione, the beauty of Italy should return them to improve quickly after it was discovered that certain models are produced with no right front and rear suspension nut torqued up and the ball down together. recall also affects the MY 2008 Maserati Gran Turismo and the Quattroporte that share the same platform with the Alfa.

Alfa Romeo 8c on Auto Cars Show

Overall, Maseratis and Alfa 8c 7912 Competiziones will be remembered in America. While the Italian car maker did not disclose specific figures, we know for sure that it is only allocated 84 Alfas in the U.S.

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Maserati says that the ball properly torqued nut may loosen due to vibration, together with the steering wheel, metallic voice growing and progressive loss of precision in transient driving. According to the Italian car maker, continued to use the vehicle in this condition can cause damage to the suspension lever, which in the long term and depend on the use of vehicles, can cause the ball joints / suspension arm to break.

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The company's dealers will inspect the torque of the front / rear nut ball up and down together and, if necessary, replace the suspension arm and hub carrier. This recall is expected to begin in February 2009. U.S.

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Hartge Introduces New Aerodynamic Add-Ons for BMW M3

New Aerodynamic Add-Ons for BMW M3

Being one of the best BMW tuners in Germany, Hartge constantly updates its offers for the Bavarian car. This time, the German tuner has released a new set of aerodynamic extras for the BMW M3 range that consists of a sedan, coupe and convertible models. The list contains spoiler carbon fiber front lip, side sills to the front and rear, rear diffuser for the coupe and convertible models, subtle boot lid spoiler for the sedan and coupe M3 plus a set of carbon casings for exterior mirrors.

New Aerodynamic Add-Ons for BMW M3

Aston Martin Launches Performance Upgrades for Best Sport Car 4.3 V8 Vantage

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Following the introduction of the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7 this summer, Aston Martin is now offering owners of the previous 4.3-liter V8 Vantage retrospective selection-fit power improvement with the new Sport Pack option. Available through the company's dealer network can upgrade was implemented through a revised induction system and re-program the ECU. In addition to kit, peak power is raised by 20bhp to 400bhp, increased 4.3 V8 Vantage's top speed of 177mph (285 km / h), while Aston claims that there is a slight improvement in the 0-60mph sprint time, without however giving any official figures.

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Users can also opt for a new sport car package option that was introduced on the new V8 Vantage 4.7 earlier this year. The package consists of springs and Bilstein dampers with improved set of lightweight forged aluminum 5-spoke wheels.

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Sport Car: Lotus Sport Exige GT3

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The prototype Lotus Sport Exige GT3 race car was unveiled at the annual FIA GT Championship presentation ceremony outside the world famous Casino in Monte Carlo, Monaco 2nd December 2005th The next day (2 December 2005), the first test vehicle was held at high speed Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track in Southern France under FIA supervision, the first phase of the Lotus Sport Exige GT3 becoming eligible for FIA GT3 competition. This latest FIA series, which will begin in 2006, has been racing cars that have the same power and weight, and that has direct lineage to their road going versions.

Lotus Sport Exige GT3 participants developed the Lotus Sport, the performance arm Lotus Cars and is derived from the standard Lotus Exige coupé model. Weighing about 750 kg, it stays true to "performance through light weight" core Lotus philosophy. The car uses a race prepared 1.8 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine with a Roots-type supercharger and air-to-air intercooler that uses Lotus T4e Engine Control Unit to produce 285 hp (289 hp) at 7800 rpm. This gives an impressive power to weight ratio of 380 hp / tonne or 2.6 kg / hp.

After a brief shakedown program Lotus test track at Hethel, factory test driver Gavan Kershaw conducted a final set of chassis tires on the wet morning session at Paul Ricard official FIA test. What followed was a trip to slick tires on the track by FIA nominated test driver drying Christophe Bouchut.

Sport Car Lotus Sport Exige GT3 Back

Commenting on the encouraging test, Chris Arnold, General Manager of Lotus Sport, explained: "We were delighted to attend the official FIA tests. Since the car was still on the drawing board two months ago, it's a fantastic achievement for the full build-in such a short time. We knew this test would be a first test for the car at the spot, and I am very pleased with the results. Our winter development program began testing the tunnel just before Christmas followed by further work in preparation for the next FIA test in March. "

FIA announced five races of the European Championship for the new GT3 class with rounds in the UK, Germany, Belgium, France and Italy. Various national GT Championships are also considering modifications to its regulations to include GT3 class.

Sport Car Lotus Sport Exige GT3 Turing

Graphic Design Mitsubishi prototype X (2007)

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Wallpaper Cars Mitsubishi lancer evo X (2008)

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Best Car Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII GSR

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