NLC Porsche Panamera GP-970

NLC reveals its Concept styling package for Panamera GP-970. The body kit design for the car includes a new front bumper with a beak nose, a ventilated hood, side skirts, a spoiler, rear bumper and of course the usual sports suspension and exhaust.

The rear bumper sports unique character lines beneath the taillights, and a simulated vent is placed on top of the hatch. Completing the look are gold-finished, five-spoke forged alloy wheels, which measure 22×9.5 in front and 22×11 in the rear.

The front rims measure in at 9.5 x 22 inches and are hugged by 265/30R22 rubber, while the rear rims are 11 x 22 inches and wrapped in 315/25R22 tires. You can opt for other rims ranging from 20 to 23 inches that are available in black, gold, or titanium grey.






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A Grand Tourismo superlative NLC offer with the new Panamera Concept GP-970.

Target a completely new design and more aggressive line was to create.

Share with the aerodynamics were very high value on quality, fit and perfect

Processing set. All parts are made of lightweight carbon fiber. The aerodynamic kit consists from the front bumper, bonnet, side skirts, roof spoiler and rear bumper. Of course, all parts are also available individually.

The sound is a sport exhaust system (cat back with throttle control) in black or polished rounded.

The forged wheels with dimensions of 9.5 x 22 with 265/30-22 front front and 11 x 22 with 315/25-22 come back naturally from the NLC factory, they are on the house its 5-axis machining centers customized to suit customer requirements.

The parts are available for all Panamera models from 09, for the hybrid, diesel, and S models will
In addition, the Turbo and GTS needs light package
More information at www.no-limit-custom.com

AC Schnitzer tunes the BMW 6-series Gran Coupe

AC Schnitzer has released new program for the BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe. The complete package offers a range of upgrades, like a performance upgrade from 313 to 360hp for the BMW 640d and from 320 to 360hp for the 640i model. The styling kit does make the Gran Coupe looks much nicer, with its front spoiler, chromed front grille with chrome strip, rear skirt extension and rear skirt protective film.

Lightweight forged alloys and forged racing rims Type VIII BiColor are available in sizes 9J x 21″ and 10J x 21″ with 255/30 R 21 tyres on the front and 295/25 R 21 tyres on the rear.

Cosmetic changes include a new front spoiler, chrome upper and lower grille, the choice between 19-, 20- and 21-inch alloy wheels in different designs and lowered suspension.

Inside, the cabin comes with a sport steering wheel, "Black Line" aluminium cover for the i-Drive system controller, aluminium footrests and pedals, an aluminum iDrive knob and velour floor mats.



 

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Tuning to Perfection

Infinitely good: The 6-series Gran Coupé by AC Schnitzer

Powerful dynamics, sporting performance and exclusive elegance in perfect form became available with the BMW 6-series Gran Coupé. Tuning fans can rejoice: once again AC Schnitzer has reinvented the top class four-door coupé.

With a performance upgrade from 313 to 360 HP in the BMW 640d and from 320 to 360 HP in the 640i, AC Schnitzer again impressively demonstrates that there are no upper limits to dynamics and sporting performance. The concentrated power band widened by the Aachen specialists with intelligent technology is documented by the AC Schnitzer engine bay styling for the 6-series Gran Coupé. The AC Schnitzer twin sports rear silencer with chromed "Sports Trim" tailpipes (right/left), also available in export version, provides the matching sound track.

Deceleration too can be perfected. With the AC Schnitzer 8-piston high performance brake system for the front, the tuning experts have set new standards. The system - consisting of an 8-piston fixed caliper (left/right), the 8-piece set of brake pads and brake caliper holders - shows that even perfection can be improved. The same applies to the road-holding: the AC Schnitzer suspension spring kit gives the already excellent driving dynamics a further boost.

The bodywork components for the 6-series Gran Coupé by AC Schnitzer were designed by perfectionists for perfectionists: front spoiler, chromed front grille with chrome strip, rear skirt extension and rear skirt protective film give the Coupé a bonus in sporting looks, which is continued in the interior with the AC Schnitzer "Evo" sports airbag steering wheel.

Top class equipment comes as standard with the BMW 6-series Gran Coupé. With targeted highlights of aluminium, AC Schnitzer gives the interior a sophisticated finish: the "Black Line" aluminium cover for the i-Drive system controller, aluminium footrests and pedals, and velours floor mats give the interior even more exclusivity.

The coupé's wheelarches are filled with wheels of various styles (Type IV BiColor, Type IV silver, Type VIII BiColor, black and silver), in 19" or 20" depending on type. Lightweight forged alloys and forged racing rims Type VIII BiColor are available in sizes 9.0 x 21" and 10.0 x 21" with 255/30 R 21 tyres on the front and 295/25 R 21 tyres on the rear.

Perfectionism is defined as striving for perfection. This is the goal of the experts at AC Schnitzer, and the 6-series Gran Coupé demonstrates that even good things can actually be improved further.

Vorsteiner GTRS5 With Video

Vorsteiner has releases a new tuning package for the BMW M3, called the GTRS5. It will be one of the final tuning kits for the E92 BMW M3, limited to just 40 worldwide with sales already taking place. The Vorsteiner GTRS5 features aerodynamic and cosmetic enhancements taking parts from Vorsteiner’s GTRS series.

The package features a carbon fiber body kit with new bumpers, revised side skirts, extended wheel arches and wide arch rear quater panels. There's also a set of embroidered floor mats, a chrome trunk badge emblem and forged aluminum wheels with Nitto Invo performance tires.

The design is completed by the Vorsteiner VS-310 3-Piece concave forged aluminum wheels wrapped in Nitto Invo high performance tires. No words about the engine, which means that we will find the standard 4.0-liter V8 engine delivering 414 hp and capable to push the standard version from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.6 seconds.




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Vorsteiner Limited Edition GTRS5 Tuning Program

To commemorate the retiring of the E92 M3, Vorsteiner is proud to introduce the next generation of GTRS series widebody conversions. The GTRS5 commands attention with its presence on the road or track. Its unmistakable race car stance is true to the heritage of the GTRS3 but has its own distinct characteristics.

Perfection is in the detail which is the reason for the redesigned front and rear bumper covers. The new styling enhancements give the GTRS5 a more aggressive look but more importantly it adds to the functionality and performance. The front bumper is designed with additional vertical vents to allow for improved airflow.

The rear bumper cover integrated diffuser features slightly longer aero fins to assist in creating additional downforce. Along either side of the rear bumper is the vertical vents with carbon fiber inserts. More than just a beauty piece, the design change is to enhance performance by increasing air flow and reduce drag.

The alluring mystique of the GTRS5 is it will be a limited production of 40 worldwide and is currently available.

The GTRS5 tuning program consists of the follow components:

• Carbon Fiber Front Bumper Integrated with Optical Carbon Fiber Chin Spoiler
• Carbon Fiber Wide Arch Front Fenders
• Carbon Fiber Extended Side Skirts
• Carbon Fiber Wide Arch Rear Quater Panels
• Vorsteiner Embroidered Floor Mats
• Vorsteiner Chrome Trunk Badge Emblem
• Vorsteiner VS-310 3-Piece Concave Forged Aluminum Wheels
• Nitto Invo Performance Tires

Optional Items Include:

• GTS3 Carbon Fiber Vented Race Hood
• GTRS3 Carbon Fiber Boot Lid
• E9X M3 Titanium Sport Exhaust System

Volkswagen Chattanooga builds 100,000th Passat

Volkswagen is celebrating its first important milestone with the production of the 100,000th car at its new $1 billion Chattanooga factory.

The car - a Night Blue Metallic 2.0-liter TDI SEL Premium - was bought by Joanne Benante, who had the key handed to her by Volkswagen Chattanooga CEO Frank Fischer in a special ceremony that included all the plant's employees.

Passat No. 100,000 was completed just nine months after the car went on sale in the U.S. and 114 days after building the 50,000th car. The plant builds all Passats for the U.S. and for export to Canada, Mexico, the Middle East and South Korea.







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Volkswagen Chattanooga Builds 100,000th Car

CHATTANOOGA, TN--(Marketwire - May 31, 2012) - Volkswagen Chattanooga has achieved another significant production milestone -- the completion of its 100,000th Passat, just nine months after the car went on sale in the U.S. The milestone Passat was handed over to its new owner in a ceremony held today with hundreds of Volkswagen employees at the Chattanooga factory.

The Passat was driven off the line by employees from the factory and into the Conference Center where an all-employee meeting was being held this morning. The keys were then handed to Volkswagen Chattanooga CEO and Chairman Frank Fischer who presented them to owner Joanne Benante, who had come from Atlanta, Georgia, to take delivery at the factory. To the cheers of the employees, she then drove her new car through the middle of the gathering and out the front doors on her way back to I-75 and south to Atlanta.

"We have built each and every one of those 100,000 Passats with a passion for detail that sets the standard for safety and reliability for the mid-size sedan market," Fischer said. "I'm so proud of our team for reaching this milestone so quickly while maintaining the superior quality that earned the Passat the Motor Trend 2012 Car of the Year award," Fischer said.

The 100,000th Passat built at the LEED Platinum Certified Chattanooga factory was a Night Blue Metallic 2.0-liter TDI SEL Premium with six-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission and Moonrock leather interior.

"Producing 100,000 Passats so soon after the vehicle went on sale in September 2011 is a testament to all the hard work that has gone into making our LEED-certified Chattanooga plant and the Passat such a success, both here and abroad," said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America. "It is further evidence that our momentum in the U.S. market is continuing and we are appreciative of our growing customer base, which has been drawn to the Passat's outstanding fuel economy, German engineering and value," Browning said.

The Volkswagen Chattanooga team celebrated completion of the first customer car on April 18, 2011, the 10,000th Passat on Sept. 8, 2011 and the 50,000th Passat on Feb. 7, 2012.

The 100,000 vehicles include pre-series cars, technical training cars, dealer experience cars, U.S. customer cars and export cars to Mexico, Canada, South Korea and the Middle East.

Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition

The Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition has been unveiled at the 2012 Leipzig motor show in Germany, on June 2.

Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged generating 200 bhp. Features of this special edition include 18" alloys, bi-xenon headlamps, painted dashboard, Fender logo, 400W nine speakers, sub-woofer, and tweeters. Read the Press Release below and get to know the new Beetle Fender Edition.

Outside, all Beetle Fender Edition vehicles are painted in Deep Black Metallic and also feature brushed chrome exterior mirrors, 18-inch “Disc” aluminum-alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights, and the famous Fender logo.

Inside, the dashboard is painted to take on the same glowing hue Fender guitars have. Unfortunately, it sounds like it isn’t real wood. The seats also have exclusive fabric inserts, though the best interior feature is the Fender sound system, also found in the Jetta GLI. Outside, the car has 18-inch chrome “Disc” rims, a deep black paint finish and brushed chrome mirror caps.

The cabin is fitted with a 400-watt, nine-speaker Fender premium audio system. The system comprises four front tweeters, twin 20cm front and 16cm rear speakers, a 20cm Fender Bassman subwoofer and a 10-channel amplifier.





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THE BEETLE FENDER EDITION: TWO ICONS, ONE STATEMENT

• Volkswagen presents a new special edition of the Beetle at the Leipzig Auto Show

• Standard concert-quality Fender Premium Audio System

• Interior features "Sunburst" dash and contrasting stitching

• Brushed chrome side mirrors, 18-inch "Disc" aluminum-alloy wheels

• Fender logo displayed in chrome

First seen as a concept car at the Frankfurt International Auto Show in 2011, the production version of the Beetle Fender Edition makes its world debut at the Leipzig International Auto Show. Volkswagen's iconic coupe is not only fitted with the outstanding premium Fender© sound system, but also visually demonstrates its affiliation with the American musical icon.


The Beetle Fender Edition stands out with unique interior and exterior styling. Its distinctively painted dashboard features the quintessential sunburst color of Fender guitars, and the vehicle's interior is accented with color-contrasting seams that complement the dash's colors. Beetle Fender Edition vehicles equipped with the 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder TSI© engine will receive seats with exclusive fabric inserts. Outside, all Beetle Fender Edition vehicles are painted in Deep Black Metallic and also feature brushed chrome exterior mirrors, 18-inch "Disc" aluminum-alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights, and the famous Fender logo.


The Fender Premium Audio System debuted in the Jetta GLI in the U.S., but the Beetle is the first VW vehicle in Europe equipped with the high-performance sound setup. Using proprietary Panasonic© speaker technology, the system cuts through noise and other distraction with front dual-voice coil speakers to create a soundstage closely akin to a true, live performance. The concert-quality audio won CNET.com's "Best-sounding car stereo" award.


The Fender Premium Audio System includes no fewer than nine speakers along with a 10-channel amplifier providing 400 Watts of system power:


• Four Fender DeluxeTM Tweeters

• Two-ohm soft dome with neodymium magnet

• Wide frequency range and extension

• Incredibly low distortion

• Excellent off-axis performance

• Reveals the harmonic richness of voices and instruments

• Two Fender TwinTM Speakers

• 20-cm with dual-voice coils

• Ribbed polypropylene honeycomb cone

• Wide frequency range and extension

• High power-handling capability

• Lightweight and low distortion

• Two Fender Rear Speakers

• 16-cm with neodymium magnet

• Ribbed polypropylene honeycomb cone

• Smooth midrange response

• One Fender BassmanTM Subwoofer

• 20-cm with dual-voice coils

• Lightweight and high-efficiency neodymium magnet

• Glassfiber-reinforced foamed paper

• Super-low distortion

• High power-handling capability

• Powerful and precise bass response

The Beetle Fender Edition will first go on sale in Europe and will be available in America in the fall of 2012. Pricing will be announced at a later date.

2013 Volkswagen CC R-Line

Volkswagen will unveil the R-Line version of the CC at the Auto Mobil International auto show in Leipzig, Germany on June 1st.

Exterior design updates distinguish it from the standard model and include a redesigned and sportier front bumper that boasts a larger air intake as well as projector-style fog lights. A set of unique 18-inch alloy wheels, shaded taillights and R-Line badging completes the look. Inside the cabin, there are stainless-steel R-Line scuff plates and a multifunction steering wheel.

The R-Line variant also makes several options standard, including rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated 12-way power front seats, and those with the six-speed automatic gets paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The CC R-Line does have a manual transmission option and is powered by the standard 2.0-liter turbo-four with 200-hp.

Other standard features include bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated 12-way power front seats and a premium sound system with eight speakers.






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Volkswagen will unveil the R-Line version of the CC at the Auto Mobil International show in Leipzig on June 1st. This CC model will be available in the U.S. at the end of 2012 with the 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter, turbocharged TSI® engine, mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.


With interior and exterior enhancements, the R-Line upgrades make the CC an even sportier vehicle. Compared with the Sport model, the R-Line gains a more aggressive front bumper design that incorporates a large lower air intake and projector-style foglights with a striking chrome motif. Side skirts and the R-Line logo on the grille further differentiate it from the Sport model, along with shaded taillights and unique and dramatic 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Inside, there are stainless-steel R-Line scuff plates and the multifunction steering wheel for the DSG-equipped model has paddle shifters.


The CC 2.0T R-Line will feature standard Bi-Xenon headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights and the Adaptive Front-lighting System; LED taillights; LED license-plate illumination; rain-sensing windshield wipers; Climatronic® automatic climate-control; heated 12-way power front seats; the touchscreen Premium VIII sound system with HD Radio, eight speakers, and a six-disc CD changer; Bluetooth® technology; iPod® connectivity; and V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces.


The CC was refreshed for the 2013 Model Year, featuring new front and rear styling and an extended range of standard equipment. The 2013 CC went on sale in March and now has seating for five (previous models seated four). The new CC makes an even bolder move towards the automotive luxury class, offering a sleek, dramatic look at a highly attainable price.

2013 Mercedes SL-Class UK pricing

Mercedes-Benz has releases that its sixth generation of the new SL-Class will be available in UK market next month in two SL350 and SL500 guises, According to the German-based luxury car maker, the SL 350 will be sold at a price of £72,495 on-the road while the SL 500 with its V8 engine is priced at £83,445. Both models will arrive in the UK starting June 2012.

The SL 350 is powered by a BlueDirect 3.5 liter V6 engine. This direct injection 3,498cc power plant is 30 per cent more economical than before, yet with 306hp at 6,500rpm and 370Nm of torque at 3,500–5,250rpm it also delivers sharper performance, accelerating the two-seater to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds and onto a 250km/h electronically limited top speed.

The SL 500 is powered by a BlueDIRECT 4.7-liter V8 engine that develops 429 hp at 5,250 rpm and 700 Nm of torque between 1,800-3,500 rpm, enabling the 1.7 ton SL500 to accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.

Both models has been equipped with standard safety and cool features such as leather sport seats, bi-Xenon headlights, adaptive brake along with 18″ alloy wheels.




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All new SL-Class Roadster available OTR from £72,495

• Advanced aluminium construction reduces weight by up to 140 kg

• 3.5-litre V6 and 4.7-litre V8 BlueDIRECT direct-injection petrol engines combine enhanced performance and improved efficiency

• Three roof options available including MAGIC SKY CONTROL

• HANDS-FREE ACCESS allows remote opening and closing of boot

• Innovations include MAGIC VISION CONTROL wipers and Frontbass audio speaker system

• Passive and active safety package makes SL the world's safest roadster

Pricing for the sixth generation of the world's most iconic roadster, the new SL-Class Roadster has now been confirmed. The SL 350 is priced at £72,495 on-the-road and the SL 500 will cost £83,445 and both models will arrive in the UK in June 2012, followed by the SL 63 AMG and the SL 65 AMG later in the year.


Lighter, leaner, sportier and more efficient, the new SL is built almost entirely of aluminium and powered by Mercedes-Benz BlueDIRECT direct-injection engines which have improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions by up to 30 per cent compared with the previous model, while delivering even more performance.


The SL 350 is powered by a BlueDIRECT 3.5-litre V6 engine. This direct injection 3,498 cc power plant is 30 per cent more economical than before, yet with 306 hp at 6,500 rpm and 370 Nm of torque at 3,500 - 5,250 rpm it also delivers sharper performance, accelerating the two-seater to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds and onto a 155 mph electronically limited top speed. This thrilling performance is complemented by excellent combined economy of 37.7mpg and CO2 emissions of 176 g/km.


Performance and economy figures for the SL 500 are equally impressive. The 4,663 cc BlueDIRECT V8 engine - which combines direct injection and twin-turbo technologies - develops 435 hp at 5,250 rpm and an impressive 700 Nm of torque that is available from a low 1,800 rpm to 3,500 rpm. The 1,785 kg SL 500 will sprint to 62 mph in just 4.6 seconds, and like the SL 350 is electronically limited to 155 mph.


Even with the increase in power and torque over the outgoing model, the efficiency of the SL 500 has improved by 26 per cent, now returning 30.7 mpg on the combined cycle, while emitting 214 g/km of CO2.


The new SL-Class saves water as a result of the MAGIC VISION CONTROL intelligent wash/wipe system which is fitted as standard. This applies the ideal amount of washer fluid to the screen just in front of the wiper blades to ensure the driver's visibility is not impaired during cleaning and occupants are not splashed when the roof is down.


New and unique Frontbass speakers use the space in the aluminium footwells of the new SL-Class as resonance chambers, filling the cabin with concert hall-quality bass sounds and freeing space in the door panels. The new SL-Class also offers buyers HANDS-FREE ACCESS to the boot, as part of the optional Keyless-Go Comfort Package.By waving a foot under the rear bumper, the luggage compartment can be opened or closed - a world first.


The new SL-Class keeps its classic sports-roadster proportions, with a long bonnet and set-back cabin, yet is longer, wider and lower than before. It continues the tradition of innovation that stretches back 60 years to the racing prototype, which led to the legendary 300 SL ‘Gullwing'.


The SL's aluminium construction - a first for a Mercedes-Benz series production car - reduces weight by up to 140 kg, despite significant increases in safety and luxury features. The only non-aluminium body parts are the magnesium sections of the rear floor and the high-strength steel implants in the front windscreen pillars for peerless open-top safety.


The body is also significantly stiffer than that of the previous model. This provides an ideal platform for the chassis - which features semi-active adjustable damping or optional Active Body Control, and Direct Steer speed-sensitive power steering - to deliver more nimble and sporty responses with no sacrifice in comfort.


The new SL-Class can justifiably claim to be the safest roadster in the world as a result of its comprehensive standard protection features, which include PRE-SAFE, NECK-PRO, ATTENTION ASSIST and ADAPTIVE BRAKE. The pro-active DISTRONIC PLUS AND PRE-SAFE BRAKE are among the optional safety features. More than ever, the Mercedes-Benz SL lives up to Gottfried Daimler's ethos: ‘The Best or Nothing.'


Standard specification includes the following:

• Pre-safe, Attention Assist and Active Bonnet

• Intelligent Light System with bi-Xenon headlamps

• Magic Vision Control heated adaptive wiper system

• COMAND Online with Media Interface

• Sports seats trimmed in leather upholstery

• 18" five-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels