Especially for the British market, the tuning division of Honda, Mugen, it made to release a limited edition version of its Civic Type R. Only 20 lucky winners will have the opportunity to hold such vehicle, each of them will be divided by the sum of 38 499 pounds. Honda Civic Type R MUGEN will be produced in the Japanese company’s factory in Northampton (UK), and future owners of the hot hatchback will have the opportunity to participate in the assembly of their cars. The engine of the Civic Type R MUGEN is a 2.0-liter i-VTEC from the standard model, but its power was increased by 20% to 240k.s. This is achieved through forged pistons, new camshafts and modified intake and exhaust systems. The car has also received limited slip differential, sport brake system with 4-stroke thickness and wrought aluminum wheels, which are dressed with high-performance tires and the weight of each one of them is only 7.85 kilograms.
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According to reliable sources edition MotoringFile, BMW’s management has decided to postpone by three months the premiere of the crossover model of Mini, which will be called the Countryman. The car will be produced in the factory at Magna Steyer in Austria and had to make world debut at the exhibition in Detroit in January, but now it appears that it will be shown for the first time the general public in March in Geneva. Not many details are known about the serial Countryman, whose concept we saw at the exhibition in Paris a year ago, but BMW has revealed that the crossover will use an entirely new propulsion system to the four wheels, which differs from the xDrive. According to preliminary data, Mini Countryman will be offered the same set of engines as the Mini Cooper, but is likely to be added and a new 1.6-liter unit with two turbines, which is equipped to the most powerful modification of the model.
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Prada designers of Tuskari to make three unique car Hyundai Genesis, two of which will be auctioned for charity. Hyndai Motor Company, the largest automaker in South Korea, and Prada, one of the leading brands in the luxury goods industry, will join forces in making a specific set of Genesis, which combines cutting-edge technology and design with quality materials, creating a new experience behind the wheel.  One of three cars will be screened at Seoul Motor Show 2009 and thereafter will remain exposed to the headquarters of Hyundai Seoul, while the other two will be offered for auction in a unique temporary building – Prada Transformer, which will be housed works of art, cinema , culture and many fashionable events in the period from March to July 2009 Revenues from these activities will be used for charity under the joint initiative of the Hyundai Motor Company and the Prada Transformer. “We have built a name of a manufacturer of quality cars and now we’re focused on raising the brand image,” said James Choi, president of international sales. “We are extremely flattered that Prada, one of the best and most innovative brands for luxury goods, agreed to work with us and put their experience and creativity in our products.” Hyundai, which focus on the luxury car segment with the new its Genesis sedan with V6 and V8 engines, opens its doors for future innovative ideas from around the world.
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Month ago in Las Vegas special exhibition opens doors for tuning SEMA Show. Suzuki presented there along with the SX4 WRC and Grand Vitara Dune, the new conceptual design SXForce. The car is based on 3-exchange version of the SX4. On the other hand, the new design is something like a bridge between car production and that of Suzuki motorcycles. Road Race Motorsports managed to transform a small Japanese car, put his 2.0-liter turbo with 250 hp max. power, coupled with 5-speed manual gearbox. All accessories fitting that Suzuki however come from the world of motorcycles, and amazing mirrors, double exhaust, black Alcantara seats, tools – everything is executed in the style of the two. The concept is quite interesting and the design of the car is really amazing.
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Citroen presented an updated version of its model C1, which has an attractive new design front, better quality interior and a new level of luxury furniture. After 3 years in sales, Citroen introduced its renewed sub-compact model C1. From the smallest car in the range of Citroen sold 310 000 copies, and for three years on the market car received many prestigious awards. C1 reserves all the upgraded qualities that have made the model so popular among customers, while there is much more attractive design and improved equipment in the interior. The car has received more armor and more pronounced front grille. So it kind fits into the new design style that started to impose Citroen with C3 Picasso. Pretty improved equipment of the interior of C1, using higher quality materials and upholstery. Citroen range and added a new top-level equipment.
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To celebrate properly achieved successful sales of its compact hatchback Fiesta in Europe, Ford will add a new city car in its product line. It is called Fiesta Titanium Individual and will be joined by customers like the company’s models Studio, Edge, ECOnetic, Zetec, Titanium and Zetec S. From the American company will offer six different options for the color of the exterior of the new car. Interior design will be used even red leather. The car is attached to a 16-inch sport wheels. The model is equipped with the technology used and other representatives of the range Titanium, such as Bluetooth, USB, MP3. Marketing director of Ford of Britain said the following: “We sold more than 100 000 cars from the Fiesta model in the first year of its release for sale and we know that our customers like the idea of their car to be characterized by their individuality.
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The company has prepared Giacuzzo tuning package for the Renault Clio Sport. The car gets a new suspension, but the engine is not further elaborated. External tuning of the Clio Sport is composed of carbon and carbon side trim elements. In the front fenders are open gills and rear diffuser are complemented by two pairs of chrome exhaust pipes. Giacuzzo completely changed the suspension of the Renault Clio Sport, in which the vehicle is 20 millimeters lower and more stable on the road. The tires are 18-inch thick 225. Giacuzzo not touch anything in the standard engine of Clio. The engine remains a two-liters turbo power with 197 horsepower and 215 Nm of torque. This power allows the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 215 km / h.
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Although many global automaker refused to participate in this year’s exhibition in Tokyo, Japanese companies can not miss event at which to present their new models. One of the cars that will adorn the Toyota booth at Tokyo’s new generation of the Mark X. The model is available only in Asian markets and is among the most popular mid-size sedans from Japan. The new Toyota Mark X is quite altered appearance and interior, and giving more modern look. The car has received some technology from the Lexus models and will now be available with 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine with a power 314 h.p. known to us by the Lexus GS350. Another unit, which will be offered petrol model is also, but he has a working volume of 2.5 liters and power 200k.s. With its acceleration from 0-100km / h. for 8.4sec but fuel consumption is 7.7l/100km. Both engines are combined with six-speed automatic transmission.
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Since Nissan has revealed details about its new “V-platform”, on which will be built next generation of popular model Micra. Furthermore, it will be used for new small sedan and the compact crossover whose weight does not exceed 1 600 kg. And the maximum torque of their engines will be more than 200Nm. The platform was developed over four years, according to Nissan precisely because of its fuel consumption in the new Micra will be 50% lower compared with that of the current model. The company’s engineers have reduced by as much as 18 percent of car parts. For example the board will be composed of 28 elements, and the seats – 50, while the current Micra parts are respectively 56 and 80. Thanks to optimized production costs, and that the majority of production facilities will be moved to China, India and Thailand, the new Micra will reach the final customers at a lower price than the current model.
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MTM created an exclusive tuning program for Volkswagen Golf GTI Vi. GTI is generally regarded as an icon among sports hacthbacks, but probably the model needs a little more power to be able to stand up adequately against Golf R for example. MTM are so touched by little hatchback Golf, they are less optimized engine Added new package wheels and brakes. New alloy wheels are matt black MTM Bimoto, shod in Continental XL Sportcont tires size 235/35/19. Under the hood have changed little MTM settings ECU-and it has added new air filters, resulting in performance of the unit jump to the sky. Power has 270 hp and torque – 400 Nm. And because each action is necessary to equal and opposite force in the direction counter by MTM brake package installed Brembo, including 8-point aids and 380-millimeter discs. Sad here is that the electronic resctrictor is placed at the maximum speed that the arrow on the Pin 265 kilometers per hour Just with that power and light weight of the low maximum speed likely to reach to 300 km / h.
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