enDrive4U - Feel your drivehttp://www.d4u.com.ua/1440Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:35:12 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Geneva-Motor-Show-2010-Chevrolet-Corvette-ZR1/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.The specialized components of the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 work harmoniously to deliver the most powerful and fastest automobile ever produced by General Motors."Preliminary testing shows the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 builds on the highly respected Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in every performance category, from acceleration and braking, to cornering grip and top speed," said Peper. "It all boils down to the power-to-weight ratio and the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1's is exceptional - better than the Porsche 911 GT2, the Ferrari 599 and even the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. In fact, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is expected to be the first production Corvette to achieve a top speed of at least 200 mph."Supercharged LS9 engineThe new LS9 6.2L small-block engine is the power plant the supports the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1's performance capability. The enabler of the LS9's performance and refinement is a large, positive-displacement Roots-type supercharger with a new, four-lobe rotor design.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:36:22 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Geneva-Motor-Show-2010-BMW-X6-Performance/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.The BMW X6 stands out in particular through its unique sporting looks and performance, unmistakable design adding a most exclusive touch. And now the truly discerning driver is able to make the driving experience and looks of the world’s first Sports Activity Coupé even more outstanding, tailoring all the car’s features to his individual, sporting preferences.The wide range of products from BMW Performance offers numerous options for this purpose, ensuring an even more intense experience of driving dynamics and the fascinating, aesthetic design of the BMW X6. The range of retrofittable options specially developed for BMW’s unique Sports Activity Coupé for the drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics and cockpit is included in the broad selection of BMW Original Accessories.BMW Performance components convey know-how from motorsport to the road, expressing a particular passion for supreme performance and characteristic design.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:36:42 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Geneva-2010-Skoda-Fabia-RS/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Skoda Auto has a long-standing association with motor sport. From its earliest years, competition cars from Mlada Boleslav have been winning on the world's racing circuits and rally stages. The latest RS road cars carry on this sporting tradition, which gives the second-generation Skoda Fabia RS a head start on the competition. And now for the first time there are two RS versions in the Skoda Fabia range: both hatchback and estate bodystyles continue the RS range's renowned combination of sporty performance with exceptional fuel efficiency and environmental-friendliness.Both versions of the new Skoda Fabia RS are unmistakable thanks to their unique front bumpers with integrated fog lamps, which can also be equipped as a option with a cornering light function or LED daytime running lights. The RS symbol sits proudly within the grille's chromed frame, while red-painted brake callipers hint at their performance potential from behind the spokes of bespoke 17-inch 'Gigaro' aluminium wheels.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:08:53 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Pagani-Zonda-Tricolore/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Pagani Automobili created the Pagani Zonda Tricolore on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the "Frecce Tricolori", as a tribute to the National Aerobatic Team. In 2010 the aerobatic season of the Frecce Tricolori comes to its 50th anniversary, wich will be celebrated on 11th and 12th September at Rivolto Airport.The Frecce Tricolori (Italian, literally Tricolour Arrows), officially known as the 313th Aerobatic Training Squadron is the demonstration team of the Italian Air Force, based at Rivolto Air Force Base, in the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli Venezia-Giulia, province of Udine. They were formed in 1961 as an Air Force team, replacing previous teams that had been sponsored by various commands by the end of the 1920s.Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:02:50 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/2010-Chrysler-300C-Haiti/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Since January 12th more than 100,000 people in Haiti have lost their lives due to the earthquake and many others remain injured and homeless. The need for aid is overwhelming. Stars For A Cause (501.C 3), in collaboration with the Chrysler Brand, is handing over the keys of a Chrysler 300C “Haiti” for auction with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the American Red Cross Haiti relief efforts.“It is our social responsibility to assist in any way we can to help contribute to the relief efforts,” said Olivier Francois, President and Chief Executive Officer – Chrysler brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Hundreds of celebrity signatures now grace the exterior of the Chrysler 300C Haiti edition thanks to the actors and actresses attending a recent red carpet event and we are hopeful the car will raise a significant amount of money at auction, which will be given to the American Red Cross for their Haiti relief efforts.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:04:28 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/2011-Porsche-911-Turbo-S/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Building on the success and reputation of the revered Porsche 911 Turbo, at the heart of this most exclusive high-performance athlete is a six-cylinder 'boxer' engine boosted by two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry.An increase in horsepower over the Porsche 911 Turbo of 30 hp boosts peak output to 530 hp (390 kW) and maximum torque is a most impressive 700 Newton-metres (516 lb-ft). Despite its significant increase in power and dynamic performance, the new Porsche 911 Turbo S returns 24.8 mpg Combined (11.4 l/ 100 km) and as such offers identical fuel consumption to the regular Porsche 911 Turbo, making it by far the most efficient sports car in its performance class.The Porsche 911 Turbo S offers as standard the high technology features that are otherwise available as options on the 911 Turbo.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:33:13 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Jaguar-XKR-Special-Edition/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Jaguar debuts the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged Jaguar XKR coupe at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The stunning new Jaguar XKR Special Edition delivers a significantly raised maximum speed - 174mph (280km/h) - and bold exterior styling changes that create the ultimate supercharged Jaguar.The Jaguar XKR Special Edition combines a number of new features and option packs that are introduced to the XK range at 2011 Model Year. Jaguar customers have the option to personalise their vehicle by building on the existing Jaguar XKR package to deliver a car that offers even greater performance without sacrificing the refinement and luxury for which every Jaguar is renowned.Introduced in 2009, the Jaguar XKR boasts a state-of-the-art 5.0-litre supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III R engine that delivers 510PS (510bhp SAE), 625Nm of torque and propels the coupe to 60mph in just 4.6 seconds.Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:29:16 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Audi-RS-5/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Coupé with 331 kW (450 PS) high-revving V8 engineRS 5 also efficient - 10.8 liters per 100 km (21.78 US mpg)Newly-developed center differential for quattro drivetrainUnbridled power lurking in a classically elegant coupé: the Audi RS 5 will debut at the Geneva Auto Show. The high-revving 4.2-liter V8 with its 331 kW (450 hp) unleashes powerful performance while achieving remarkable fuel economy. The seven-speed S tronic and an innovative center differential in the quattro drivetrain transmit power to all four wheels.Developed by quattro GmbH, the RS models comprise the dynamic spearhead of Audi‘s model range. The RS 5 is the latest torchbearer in a tradition dating back over 15 years to the RS 2 Avant: superior handling in the mid-size class.A close relative of the V10 which powers the high-performance R8 sports car, the high-revving V8 engine delivers its output from a displacement of 4,163 cm3.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:09:31 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Citroen-DS3-Racing/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Developed by Citroen Racing - the winning team behind five WRC manufacturer's titles and six driver's titles for Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena - Citroen DS3 Racing is a special edition with a 100% sporting pedigree. Planned for the second half of 2010, the exclusive Citroen DS3 Racing will be limited to just 1000 production units.With integrated carbon-trimmed components and specialist motorsports equipment, Citroen DS3 Racing's tuned and turbo-charged 1.6-litre THP 150 engine develops 200hp - a power increase of almost 30% over the standard unit - with a torque increase of 15% from 240Nm to 275Nm.To achieve the additional power output, from 156hp to 200hp, Citroen Racing's engineers modified and optimised the powertrain components, tuned the performance of the turbo and adjusted the mapping of the engine control unit. A special tail pipe and muffler were also added.Allowing Citroen DS3 Racing to stick to the road, the car has undergone some significant sporting enhancements.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:31:02 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/2011-Bentley-Continental-Supersports-Convertible/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.The new Continental Supersports Convertible is a car that must be driven to be fully understood. Behind the wheel it is immediately clear that a Supersports Bentley is a ‘fusion of extremes’ – the ultimate in extreme performance, every day practicality and unrivalled hand-crafted luxury.Bentley’s Supersports programme began as an ‘under the radar’ project exploring the possibilities of weight reduction on the Continental GT Coupé but with more power and torque. The largely experimental project soon crystallised into an official new car programme, driven by the passion and enthusiasm of a small group of Bentley engineers and designers. Now the Supersports Convertible has received the same focus and the results are equally dramatic.Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:11:24 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/2011-Porsche-911-GT3-R-Hybrid/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.A Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid with innovative hybrid drive will be unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, taking the evolution of the iconic sports coupe to new levels in motor sport and opening a new chapter in an illustrious racing record that has witnessed more than 20,000 victories in 45 years.After its debut in Switzerland, the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid will be tested in long-distance races around the Nürburgring, Germany. The highlight of this test programme will be the 24 Hours race around the 14-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit on 15/16 May 2010. However, the focus is not on the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid winning the race but rather serving as a spearhead for the technology and a 'racing laboratory' that will provide invaluable knowledge and insight on the subsequent use of hybrid technology in road-going Porsche sports cars.Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:21:04 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/BMW-M3-2010/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.As of spring 2010, the high-performance model BMW M3 consistently combines its outstanding driving performance figures with further reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels. The range of BMW EfficientDynamics measures fitted as standard in the models BMW M3 Coupé, BMW M3 Convertible and BMW M3 Sedan is now to be supplemented with the Auto Start Stop Function. This reduces the average fuel consumption and CO2 levels of the BMW M3 by up to 8 per cent or 24 grams of CO2 per kilometre. In order to further hone the outstandingly sporty profile of the model there will also be a Competition Package available as of spring 2010.Auto Start Stop Function for the BMW M3 - for the first time in conjunction with a dual clutch transmissionThe BMW M3 achieves its outstanding performance with impressive efficiency. Its 4.0 litre V8 high-revving engine mobilises 309 kW/420 bhp, enabling superior acceleration response due to its unique propulsion.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:32:24 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Carlsson-C25-Super-GT-2010/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Limited Super-GT of the small series manufacturer CarlssonEdition includes only 25 cars and therefore ensures maximum exclusivenessCarlsson combines top performance with drivabilityCarlsson develops entirely own design vocabularyCarlsson who are approved as an automobile manufacturer by the Federal German Motor Transport Authority, for the first time presents an own developed automobile at this year’s Geneva Motor Show – the Carlsson C25. The concept of this Super-GT is based on the vision of combining maximum driving performance with an entirely new design and high exclusiveness. The result is a breathtaking and beautiful sports coupé with 753 hp in a limited edition of only 25 cars world-wide. Thereby, each automobile will be as individual as its future owner. “We exclusively make the cars to order and the delivery quantity for 2010 is already sold out”, says CEO, Dipl. Ing. (FH) Markus Schuster.With 753 hp and 1150 Newton metres in 3.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:52:29 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Chevrolet-Cruze-by-Irmscher/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Chevrolet Cruze will could be ordered with a package called Irmscher Special Edition, which costs 1990 euros and offers several tuning elements. German tuners from Irmscher developed a package available only on intern market for Chevrolet Cruze. This package is available on the optional list of Cruz and is called Irmscher Special Edition. Unfortunately for fans of Chevrolet, the optional package is targeted only to the aesthetics, without modifications at performance chapter.For 1990 euros, Chevrolet Cruze gets 18-inch alloy wheels, a sport suspension and a final chrome exhaust. The package is available only with the VCDi engine with 150hp and 1.8-liter otto propeller developing 140hp. Those from Irmscher are not at the first "experience" of this kind, Opel Corsa C is available with a similar package of options, which still bear the name of this tuner. Irmscher package does not include any change to the interior or engine, and the only aesthetic elements applied are 18-inch wheels and chromed exhaust.Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:26:58 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Lumma-Porsche-Panamera-CLR-700GT/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Shortly after the launch of the Porsche Panamera, LUMMA Design presents the CLR 700 GT on the basis of the four-door sport-coupé from Porsche. Being the first tuner worldwide, LUMMA Design modifies the Gran Tourismo with a massive wide body kit: the customized body kit contains a completely new front part with huge air inlets a Cup spoiler splitter as well as a distinctive front hood full Carbon with air ducts.Furthermore fender extensions in the front and the rear with vents, new designed side skirts, a completely new developed rear bumper with a diffuser and to complete all, an especially developed four pipe exhaust system, stainless steel, hand made.A rear spoiler, made of Carbon, increases the down force on the rear axle. Thus the output, which can be hoisted step by step up to 700 hp, is brought secure on the street. By the use of the LUMMA module for lowering the center of gravity approx. 35 mm the CLR 700 GT looks extreme sportive.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:37:58 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/2010-Chevrolet-Camaro-Synergy-Special-Edition/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Chevrolet Camaro 2010 Synergy Special Edition debuts with pricing starting at $26,790. Synergy will be produced in limited quantities from February to May.“Synergy Green continues a long tradition of dramatic Camaro colors,” says Camaro historian Scott Settlemire. “Some of the most sought-after Camaros are first generation cars – those from 1967 to 1969 – in Hugger Orange, Daytona Yellow, and Rallye Green.”The 2010 Camaro Synergy Special Edition is based on a Camaro 1LT, with a 3.6L direct injection V6, paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The powertrain has become a benchmark for the segment by offering a combination of performance and efficiency: The V6 delivers 304 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque, and returns up to 29 mpg on the highway.The Synergy Green exterior color was first previewed at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers (SEMA) show.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:18:35 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Seat-Ibiza-FR-TDI-2010/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Sure to pique the interest of style- and cost-conscious drivers alike comes an important addition to the SEAT Ibiza range in the shape of the SEAT Ibiza FR TDI, available in either sporty SC or practical 5-door bodystyles with prices starting at just £16,465 RRP.Available to order now at SEAT dealerships with deliveries set to begin in March 2010, the diesel-powered extension to the already impressive SEAT Ibiza FR offering underlines SEAT's commitment to the burgeoning diesel hot hatch class.The new car's turbocharged diesel engine is good for a muscular 143 PS - enough to carry it from rest to 62 mph in only 8.2 seconds (8.3 seconds 5dr) and thence onward to a top speed of 130 mph where legal (129 mph 5dr).Linked as standard to a smooth and precise six-speed manual gearbox the state-of-the-art common rail diesel is fully Euro V-compliant and, in this application, helps the Ibiza to record not only exceptional performance but also remarkable economy.Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:14:03 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/B-B-Volkswagen-Golf-R/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.The German-based VW / Audi tuning specialist B&B perfects the current version of the VW Golf R. Performance values, which normally are preserved by high class sports cars, can be reached in 3 different stages (310, 324 and 362 hp). The acceleration duration 0-100km/h is lowered to an enormous value of 4.8 seconds in the final stage - while Vmax level is over 280km/h. To reach these performance values, B&B mounts a bigger turbo charger, a sport exhaust system with a special downpipe and high performance sports catalysts as well as an electronic tuning, perfectly harmonizing with these components. In addition, the intake system and air cooling system gets optimized. To keep oil temperature on the correct level, B&B offers a special slim-line oil cooling system, to meet the tuned engine's requirements perfectly. B&B sport springs to lower the cars height by up to 30mm which also reduce its declination, are also available.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:49:59 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Honda-HSV-010-GT/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.Honda Racing has announced that the Honda HSV-010 GT will serve as a replacement to the NSX in the Japan Super GT Race Series.  Running in the GT500 class, the new model uses a 3.4-liter V8 engine, as required by the racing series rules.Although the Super GT normally requires racing vehicles to be based on production cars, there are exceptions to the rule.  As previously reported, one such exception is the use of a production-ready car, even if the car is not in production.With the economy's particularly harsh effect on the automotive industry, it is doubtful Honda would release a new high-end sports car this year.  This is especially true with Honda's corporate push to focus on more mass-marketable vehicles, and less on niche-market vehicles that are purchased in small numbers.Honda's new racer is based on a recent NSX prototype.  The Honda HSV-010 GT will debut during the March 20-21 season opening race weekend at Suzuka Circuit in south-central Japan.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:26:39 GMThttp://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Night-Edition-and-SLK-Grand-Edition/tuning.details.htmlNews. Tuning.The optional designo magno night black matt paint finish accentuates the exclusive, sporty appearance of the SL Night Edition, while the special designo graphite paint finish makes the SLK Grand Edition a real eye-catcher. Both of these new special models combine the advantages of a roadster with those of a coupé, and are both thoroughbred sports cars and comfortable everyday cars.Masterpieces to dream of – the theme for the two new special editions of the Mercedes-Benz SL and Mercedes-Benz SLK sports car series. The special designo magno night black paint finish specially developed exclusively for the SL Night Edition is particularly effective with the dramatic design of the SL. 19-inch AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels in a two-tone, high-gloss finish, silver-painted front brake callipers with the Mercedes-Benz logo and darkened headlamps/tail lights accentuate the exclusive status of these special models. A badge on the front wings identifies the Night Edition.