Renault Clio F1 R27

To mark the international launch of the new R27, Renault Sport Technologies will present the Clio Renault F1 Team in Amsterdam today. This will be a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to celebrate the achievements of the two-fold world champion Formula 1 Team with the unveiling of a unique car packed with sports features and technologies. Offering sensations of pure performance, passion and driving pleasure, the special edition Clio Renault Sport asserts its identity across a unique look and sporty dynamics, boosted by range of equipment drawn from the best of competition vehicles.

Asserting the Renault F1 Team identity

With its red brake callipers, its new Sirius yellow colouring and exclusive Renault F1 Team and World Champion markings, this special edition of the Clio Renault Sport will be immediately identified with its older sibling, the Mégane Renault F1 Team. The interior features Récaro seats, and the numbered plate evokes its unique sports character.

Chassis and settings for ultimate efficiency

Clio Renault F1 Team R27 rests on a Cup chassis. BeBop 17'' Dark Anthracite wheels provide more sensation and road-holding accuracy. Its base is lower than the Clio Renault Sport, efficiency is improved by adjusted shock-absorbers and specific springs. This means more performance and extreme pleasure. The general public will find more details on this Special Edition Clio Renault F1 Team R27 at the next Geneva Car Show. Test drives and commercial marketing at a later stage.

RS4 Cabriolet Hits USA

Audi has announced that the RS 4 Cabriolet model will come to U.S. showrooms as a 2008 model, and the RS 4 sedan will have new features and option packages. Approximately 300 of the limited-production RS 4 Cabriolets will be sold in the U.S. The RS 4 Cabriolet models will arrive in fall of 2007. Pricing and equipment for the 2008 RS 4 Cabriolet will be announced at a later date.

The RS 4 Cabriolet shares the same high-revving 4.2 V8 FSI engine found in the RS 4 sedan. It produces 420 hp at 7,800 rpm and 317 ft-lbs. of torque at 5,500 rpm. Like the sedan, the Cabriolet will only be available with a six-speed manual and quattro® all-wheel drive featuring the asymmetrical dynamic torque split. Like the sedan, the Cabriolet will have 19” RS 4-style alloy wheels with 255/35/19 performance tires, a four-link front and trapezoidal-link rear sport-tuned suspension with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), and 14.4” front and 12.8” rear brake rotors.

The RS 4 sedan also gets some new and unique features for 2008. Two new option packages, the Titanium package and Audi exclusive package, will be available. The $750 Titanium package consists of titanium colored 19” RS 4-style alloy wheels, black front grille, black side window moldings, black interior headliner, and piano black interior trim. The $3,800 Audi exclusive package has Crimson red leather seat centers (black leather side bolsters and head rests) and door trim, contrasting red seat piping, red stitching on the shift boot and steering wheel, piano black interior trim, carpeted floor mats with RS 4 logo and contrasting piping, and Audi exclusive badging. Sirius satellite radio and Bluetooth will become standard equipment on the RS 4 sedan.

Brabus Mercedes-Benz 63 S

Even more power for all Mercedes 63 AMG models: BRABUS presents its B63 S engine tuning, which boosts power output of the high-revving 6.2-liter V8 to 550 hp / 404 kW and peak torque to 650 Nm. With a sprint time from rest to 100 km/h of just 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h a CLS 63 AMG with B63 S tuning turns in performance worthy of a true super sports car.

The BRABUS power kit comprises newly programmed engine electronics with special mapping for injection and ignition. But that’s not all: The intake side features a sport air filter for improved supply of combustion air. The exhaust side features high-performance metal catalysts with low back pressure that also ensure that the tuned V8 engine meets stringent EURO IV emission limits.

In order to transfer the increased power to the road with minimum slip BRABUS recommends the BRABUS locking differential for all Mercedes 63 models with rear wheel drive. The diff lock has a locking rate of up to 40 percent.

The BRABUS B63 S performance kit is available for all Mercedes 63 AMG models. With 550 hp / 404 kW the ML 63 accelerates in 4.9 seconds from 0 -100 km/h and reaches a top speed of 275 km/h in combination with the BRABUS V/max unit.

This extraordinary performance represents a good argument for modifications to tires, suspension and brakes. Depending on the Mercedes 63 AMG model in question BRABUS offers custom-tailored tire/wheel combinations up to size 11Jx23 with tires up to 315/25 R 23 in size. To further improve the already excellent handling characteristics BRABUS has developed a control module for the ABC suspensions that lowers the ride height by some 20 millimeters. BRABUS sport stabilizers reduce body roll and optimize turn-in.

The BRABUS high-performance brake system offers stopping power and endurance normally only found in purebred sports cars. It is available for all Mercedes 63 AMG models, upon customer request even in a special version with ceramic discs. The front axle features 380 x 36 millimeter discs and 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers. The rear axle is fitted with six-piston fixed calipers and 355 x 28 mm brake discs.

The list of BRABUS exclusive interior accessories ranges from genuine carbon-fiber trim and scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS logo to ergonomically shaped sport steering wheels and a speedometer with 360-km/h dial.

Upon customer request the company-own upholstery shop crafts especially exclusive BRABUS interiors from a combination of especially soft yet highly durable BRABUS Mastik leather and Alcantara

VW Touareg Facelift from JE DESIGN

VW tuning specialist JE DESIGN from Leingarten/Germany presents now a complete styling suite for the new VW Touareg type 7 L (facelifted).

The Touareg R 5 has been given a performance boost, which increases the basic power of the 2.5 l TDI engine from 128 kW / 174 bhp to 152 kW / 206 bhp. Following this performance enhancement, the maximum torque goes up to 460 Nm. JE DESIGN also supplies a performance enhancement package for the Touareg V 10 5.0 TDI, which gives the brawny VW 259 kW / 352 bhp, equating to an increase of 29 kW / 39 bhp. Following this enhancement, the maximum torque is increased from 750 Nm to 855 Nm. Placed between R 5 and V 10, the 3.0 V6 TDI completes the available engine offering. 165 kW / 225 bhp and 500 Nm are the standard values of this engine. A power plus of 45 kW and a torque increased by 50 Nm propel the Touareg in 8,9 seconds from zero to 100 km/h (standard: 9,9 sec) and enable a top speed of 207 km/h (plus 6 km/h).

The styling suite includes a front spoiler, a set of side sills with an air inlet, which makes the car look lower, and a rear apron attachment. The rear apron attachment is also available for models with Park Distance Control. Moreover, JE DESIGN offers cartridges for double headlights consisting of fog lamps and upper beam headlights for its front spoiler. The self-adhesive roof fin “Shark Attack” rounds off the overall image of the JE DESIGN Touareg.



Additionally JE DESIGN offers their customers LED lights for the entrance area integrated into the side skirts and the rear apron.

Striking to the eye are also the stainless steel twin tailpipes, each with two 84 mm tailpipes on the left and right, which help to create that chunky look. To lower the suspension in vehicles with air suspension, JE DESIGN offers an electronic suspension lowering module, which allows the vehicle to be lowered by approx. 35 mm. For vehicles with conventional suspension, JE DESIGN also supplies a height-adjustable Variant 3 KW coilover suspension from stainless steel with adjustable rebound and pressure damping, which allows the suspension to be lowered by approx. 30 to 75 mm. Alternatively, a set of springs for the original shock absorbers for lowering the suspension by approx. 30 mm.

By way of tyres, JE DESIGN offers the AZEV wheel rim R in the size 10 x 22" ET 50 for or as a complete set of wheels equipped with 295/30 R 22 tyres.

A spectacular body kit “WIDE BODY” for the new VW Touareg is in preparation.

BMW 335i Coupe

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Yes, the new BMW 3 Series coupe has a whole bunch more power because of the twin turbochargers underhood, and yes, it still moves around quicker than the competition, but that alone is not what sets it apart. It’s the sound engineering that lets you beat on it all day at the track and still drive it home in comfort—without having to use duct tape for anything—that makes it king of the performance coupes.

All this could change once we test the upcoming Infiniti G37 coupe, of course. A preliminary track drive in a G37 mule felt promising, indeed (“Growth Spurt,” AW, April 16). The G37 was fun to push around at and just over its limits, feeling the car give in a nice, progressive manner as we pushed it harder and harder in corners. But its promise was not quite all-conquering, leaving the BMW in first place if we had to guess this early. The Lexus IS 350, meanwhile, is a good competitor but doesn’t come with an off switch for that highly intrusive stability control until next year. It was bested by the Bimmer, taking half a second more to get to 60 and to the quarter-mile.

The BMW beat the Infiniti G35 S sedan we just tested, too, by 0.36 second to 60 mph and by 0.45 second in the quarter-mile, even though the Infiniti had 6 more horses and weighed 62 pounds less.

The numbers we got from our track test of the 2007 BMW 335i coupe are strong. It got to 60 mph in 4.91 seconds, which is faster than not only the IS 350 and the G35 S sedan but the last Audi A4 we tested, too. Quarter-mile times also placed the BMW ahead on the drag strip.

As you no doubt know by now, the 335i makes use of BMW’s first turbochargers in 20 years, with one for each half of the straight-six. The amazing thing, in addition to the 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, is the almost complete lack of turbo lag.

“I covered 50 miles before I even remembered this was a turbocharged car,” said one editor. “And that realization had nothing to do with any turbo lag, which doesn’t exist in most driving situations.”

The new 335i was just as impressive through our slalom, where the BMW’s 45.8 mph was only 0.2 off the G35, within the margin of driver error.

But the 3 Series is more than the sum of its numbers.

“You feel it,” wrote one of our testers after a long Detroit drive. “The twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter’s fat torque and midrange power; the weighty steering that allows you to place the car wherever you want; the brakes that stop you now; and a sport suspension and chassis combination that absorbs the hardest driving you can throw at it while providing as much feedback as you’ll ever need.”

Also, while the clutch on the Infiniti started to slip just a bit at the end of its day of drag-strip testing, the BMW never faltered.

We also drove a number of other BMW 3 Series off the track, all of which got high marks from the staff.

“The car simply feels rock-solid,” wrote one staffer of a 328i. “That feeling carries over to the driver through exceptional, weighty steering, a firm brake pedal and great chassis balance.”

One curmudgeon didn’t like the run-flat tires. “Out on the freeway and on most two-lanes, they’re lovely,” he wrote. “But get this car into some road imperfections, and the ride gets overly harsh.”

Other 3 Series garnered similar praise. The 2006 model of the 330i was, “a precision-guided map-of-the-earth missile.” Of a 2006 330xi, one editor said, “For a northern U.S. driver with a need to haul a few kids around on occasion, a Bimmer like this could put SUVs out of business. It’s a great driver, with ample power, great balance and a powertrain setup that encourages playfulness. Add in the ability to get around in surefooted comfort, whether in snow or rain, and this all-wheel-drive 3 Series may be the perfect driver’s family sedan.”

And everyone liked the fact that there was no iDrive on any of them.

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in): 108.7
Track (in): 59.1 front, 59.6 rear
Length/width/height (in): 180.6/70.2/54.1
Curb weight/GVWR (lb): 3571/4497

CAPACITIES
Fuel (gal): 15.9
Cargo (cu ft): 11.1

ENGINE
Front-longitudinal 3.0-liter/182-cid twin-turbocharged dohc I6
Power: 300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 300 lb-ft @ 1400-5000 rpm
Compression ratio: 10.2:1
Fuel requirement: 91 octane

DRIVETRAIN
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Final drive ratio: 3.08:1

SUSPENSION
Front: MacPherson struts with coil springs, twin-tube gas-charged shock absorbers, antiroll bar
Rear: Five-link with coil springs, twin-tube gas-charged shock absorbers, antiroll bar
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Vented discs front and rear, ABS
Aluminum 225/40 R-18 front, 255/35 R-18 rear
Bridgestone Potenza RE 050A

STANDING-START ACCELERATION
0-60 mph: 4.91 sec
0-100 km/h (62.1 mph): 5.14 sec
0-quarter-mile: 13.45 sec @ 104.3 mph

ROLLING ACCELERATION
20-40 mph (first gear): 1.7 sec
40-60 mph (second gear): 2.2 sec
60-80 mph (third gear): 3.2 sec

BRAKING
60-0 mph: 102 ft

HANDLING
490-ft slalom: 45.8 mph
Lateral acceleration (200-ft skidpad): 0.86 g

INTERIOR NOISE (DBA)
Idle: 48
Full throttle: 74
Steady 60 mph: 65

FUEL MILEAGE
EPA combined: 22 mpg
AW overall: 23.1 mpg

TRUE COST TO OWNSM
Total: $72,194
Average cost per mile: $0.96

DEPRECIATION
After one year: $9,424
Five-year total: $26,306

Hamann M5 Edition Race

HAMANN, by trade a top-class tuning specialist for BMW vehicles, is crowning its tuning suite for this brand with its latest creation. It is daring to touch the top model amongst the Bavarian saloons, namely the M5, and offers now - besides the already known modifications - a „Wide Body-kit for the king of the 5 Series.

HAMANN offers its clients three different engine tuning options. The high revving 5-litre V10 with 507 bhp and 520 Nm is limited to 250kmh as standard. By removing the engine limiter, the racy Bavarian can reach top speeds of between 300kmh and 320kmh, depending on the wheel and tyre combination. The second option is made up of a combination of removing the engine limiter and optimising the engine characteristics by reprogramming the standard engine computer. HAMANN manages to tease an additional 30bhp26kW and 15 Nm out of the V10 engine. The HMM +60 sport kit provides even better performance. The kit is made up of high-performance headers, metallic sports catalytic converters, a sports rear silencer, a sports air filter, an engine map optimisation and the removal of engine restrictions. As the name of the sports kit already suggests, the engine then provides around an additional 60bhp44kW and can provide an extra 54 Nm of torque, meaning that a notably faster top speed of up to 320kmh can be reached.

„Standard or „wide body

HAMANN adorns the exterior of the M5 with aerodynamic components. For example, a front spoiler, which is attached to the standard front spoiler, helps to create greater downforce. Alternatively, this can also be achieved by a new, sportier front spoiler, whose built-in ellipsoid fog lights lend the face of the BMW more character. The sides of the M5 are edged with subtle side sills, which make the saloon appear even more powerful. Characterised by a diffusor the HAMANN rear panel with cut-out for the HAMANN 4-pipe-rear silencer teem with sportiness. The roof is crowned by a roof spoiler, which also helps to ensure that the M5 remains firmly on the road at high speeds. Further downforce is generated by the rear spoiler that is harmoniously integrated into the vehicle contours. Who prefers race car-like optics, can order the twin-rear spoiler instead. More dynamic than the standard-fitted mirrors are the sports mirrors offered by HAMANN for all left-hand drive cars, which are electrically adjustable and heated, and optionally also electrically folding. All parts, except the front apron, HAMANN offers also in carbon-kevlar.

Who thinks, a stronger car should leave a stronger mark in the rear mirrors of other road users, can ask HAMANN for the wide body-modification „EDITION RACE, which extends the vehicle's body. The kit consists of an EDITION RACE front spoiler (including upper beam headlights), ER side sills as well as ER fender extensions to be mounted at the front and the rear. Thanks to this body-kit, the M5 comes close to the DTM race car-looks and let's the vehicle appear more muscular. For fans of motorsports the EDITION RACE-kit is definitely the first choice.

Four stainless steel tailpipes, each with a 76 mm diameter, are a sign of the HAMANN 4-pipe sports rear silencer. Its sound - which is enough to give you goosebumps - emphasizes the sheer power of this saloon. But beware - the risk of acoustic addiction is extremely high!

A suspension lowering kit with progressive-action suspension springs is used for lowering the body. This brings the HAMANN-M5 30 mm closer to the tarmac at the front and 25 mm lower at the rear. Anyone who paid attention during physics can imagine just what is required to slow down a vehicle travelling at high speed. The HAMANN engineers have certainly done their homework and have given the BMW a sports braking system on the front axle. It is composed of 2 slotted and inside-vented brake discs, 380 mm in diameter and 34 mm thick, 2 HAMANN eight-piston fixed calliper brakes in red (other colours are of course available on request), special brake pads, flexible steel brake pipes and adaptors, plus the complete fastening hardware. Fitted with braking equipment such as this, nothing stands in the way of pushing the dial on the speedometer past the 250 kmh mark.

Customers are spoilt for choice when it comes to the HAMANN range of wheels. The tuning specialists from Laupheim offer no fewer than five wheel types in 19 to 21 inch versions the single-piece wheel rim HM2, the single-piece light alloy wheel Anniversary I (which has the appearance of a composite wheel) and the composite wheels PG2, PG3 and EDITION RACE. Last mentioned is the crown of HAMANN's range of 21 inch light alloy wheel designs. Especially for the wide body-version of the M5, HAMANN recommends the rim EDITION RACE for the front axle in the dimension 9.0 J x 21 available with size 25530-21 tyres, for the rear axle in 10.5 J x 21 with size 29525-21 tyres. Needless to say, HAMANN also offers sets of shims and anti-theft systems with lockable wheel bolts for the rims.

The tuning specialist from Laupheim also offers various accessories for the M5. For instance, by fitting an interior set made from carbon for the dashboard and centre console, customers can add a touch of racing car atmosphere to their cockpits. This effect is augmented by various aluminium components. For example, HAMANN offers a driver's footrest made from this light metal, a hand brake lever and the complete set of pedals to match. An exclusive set of floor mats bearing the HAMANN logo in silver is also part of the interior range. Needless to say, HAMANN will also customise any M5 according to each customer's specific requests. By way of example, extravagant leather upholsteries in various colours are possible. As are extensive multimedia conversions with DVD, TV or Playstation, for example.

BMW X5 4.8i M Sport

BMW’s ever-popular M Sport derivative is to be introduced to the new BMW X5 range for the first time. On sale now, the new flagship offers customers a substantial level of sports-orientated standard equipment when compared to SE specification to offer a distinctive and dynamic range-topping model.

The new BMW X5 4.8i M Sport comes equipped with 19-inch V-spoke M light alloy wheels, Sports suspension, M Aerodynamic body styling, Sports seats, matt aluminum surround to the side window frames, high-gloss Shadowline roof rails, Anthracite headlining and M leather steering wheel. Customers wishing to further differentiate their cars can also choose to upgrade to 20-inch M V-spoke light alloy wheels.

The introduction of M Sport to the BMW X5 range has been eagerly awaited by buyers as 90 per cent of the previous models sold were specified as a Sport.

The new BMW X5 4.8i M Sport will be available in six colors: Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Carbon Black, Monaco Blue, Space Grey, Titanium Silver. Inside and Nevada leather upholstery is standard and is available in Black, Grey, Beige and Saddle Brown hues. Dark Walnut interior trim is standard on the X5 4.8i M Sport but customers can specify Brushed Aluminum, Dark Bamboo or Light Poplar at no additional cost.

Power for the car comes from a 4,799cc engine fitted with Bi-VANOS and VALVETRONIC variable valve technologies to produce 350 bhp. The advanced engine is capable of propelling the car from zero to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds before going on to a top speed of 150 mph. The 4.8-liter powerplant still records 22.6 mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of 299 g/km – both figures that better rival products from Porsche and Audi.

The introduction of a new variant to the X5 range comes as the sales figures reveal that the model is exceeding original expectations. Customer demand for the BMW X5 means the model is forward sold until the end of 2007.

Engine
Type: V8
Displacement cu in (cc): 293 (4799)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 350(261) / 6300
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 350(475) / 3400
Redline at RPM: n.a.

Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: R19
Driveline: All Wheel Drive

Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 191.1 × 76.1 × 69.5
Weight lb (kg): 5335 (2422)

Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 6.4
Top Speed mph (km/h): 150 (242)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.