Renault UK has announced prices and specifications for its new hot hatch - the Megane Renaultsport 250, which will be available to order from November 1 with deliveries beginning in January. Two versions are available: the Megane Renaulsport 250 Cup and the Megane Renaultsport 250. The former includes a limited slip differential, uprated suspension, grooved brake discs and 235/40 Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres on satin black 18" alloy wheels. None of that appears as standard on the latter non-Cup car, however, it offers a few more creature comforts, while the Cup model gets less equipment to save weight.
Both use a Euo5-compliant 16V 2.0-litre petrol turbo with a maximum power figure of 184kW (247bhp) at 5,500rpm and maximum torque of 340Nm delivered at 3,000rpm. Eighty percent of the torque is available from 1,900rpm. Running the powertrain is a 6-speed manual gearbox with taller ratios and increased precision. Renault says as a result the car will sprint from 0-100km/h (62mph) time of 6.1 seconds. Average C02 emissions are 195g/km while the combined fuel consumption figure is 33.6 mpg.
Other equipment includes front parking sensors, ESP, the Renaultsport Monitor telemetry system, LED daytime running lights and bi-xenon headlights. The exterior kit includes gloss black door mirrors, a frontal F1-style blade on the lower bumper and a gloss black rear diffuser. A total of seven exterior colours are available.
The interior is packed with gadgets such as an RDS radio system, a 6 CD changer, Bluetooth connectivity and a Carminat TomTom satellite navigation system. The non-Cup model offers extras such as leather upholstery, heated front seats, a hands-free card, dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, automatic headlights and wipers, tinted rear glass, and a tyre pressure monitor.
Prices for the Cup start at £21,995, while the less-hardcore and better-equipped Megane Renaultsport 250 begin at £22.995. If buyers want all the luxuries but with the road-holding of the Cup model, the Cup suspension pack can be specified for an additional £1,950.
Few days ago, we have reported that the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R will go on sale in Germany at the end of 2009, and will be coming to America sometime next year. Now we got the news that the 2010 Volkswagen Golf R is available at VW dealerships in Germany, pricing at €36,400. Meanwhile, 2010 VW Scirocco R is priced at €33,475, also available now. The two R model share the same four-cylinder, 2.0-liter, turbocharged TSI engine. The Golf R will receive about 265 horsepower and up to 350 Nm of torque, while the Scirocco R receives about 260 horsepower. Both vehicles are electronically limited to 250 km/h.
Fuel economy has been significantly improved on both models. The Golf R swallows up 8.5 liters of gasoline every 100 km (27.6 mpg) which is 2.2 liters or 21 percent less than its predecessor. As for the Scirocco R, since it is equipped with a DSG transmission, the car achieves a fuel consumption rating of 8 liters/100km (29.4 mpg) while emitting 187 grams of CO2 every kilometer.
Both the two R models have an array of exclusive features that include 17-inch “Mallory” alloy wheels (18-inch optional), roof edge spoilers, R-designed bumpers, high-gloss radiator grill and black diffuser in the rear section. With regards to the interior, sill panel strips show the R Line family resemblance, sport seats in new design “Kyalami” with R Line logo in the headrests, a sport steering wheel, pedal covers and footrest in stainless steel.
German tuners Motoren Technik Mayer has introduced a new package for the 2009 Volkswagen VI GTI. The result is to make it almost as good as the 2010 VW Golf R for a lot less money.
The most important update is the adding power. The standard Golf VI GTI comes from the factory with 210 HP 2.0 Liter TFSI four cylinder engine. Thanks to an extra air filter, and updated ECU tuning, the MTM boosts the engine to an impressive 270 horsepower and up to 390 Nm of torque. This boosts top speed to an electronically-limited 265 km/h.
In order to handle the additional power and provide better stability, MTM offers a new set of matt black 19’’MTM Bimoto light alloy wheels wrapped in 235/35 19 size Continental XL Sportcont tyres. A new Brembo braking system is also installed with 380mm discs and 8-piston calipers.
The MTM tuning kit will set you back just under €30,000, while the upcoming Golf R starts at €36,400.
Nissan has been selling Z line models for 40 years. Since the first Nissan Fairlady Z launched at 1969, more than 1,685,000 Z line models in five different generations has been sold over that time. To celebrating the 40th anniversary milestone, Nissan launched a new limited edition 370Z “40th Anniversary” model. Based on the 332-hp 3.7L V6 370Z Coupe Touring model, the special edition producing 244kW (332hp) and 366Nm (270 lb-ft) of torque. Either a six-speed manual transmission or 7-speed automatic and a Sport Package are offered. Sport Package includes Nissan’s nifty SynchroRev Match system, a front chin spoiler, a rear spoiler, Nissan Sport Brakes, 19-inch Ray forged aluminum-alloy wheels and a viscous limited-slip differential. Special touches include red leather trim, red stitching throughout the cabin and a number of commemorative plaques. Finally, the car’s exterior is also finished in a unique "40th Quartz" paint scheme.
The car’s signature color will be Metal Gray, but it can also be had in Deep Maroon, Brilliant White Pearl, Brade Silver, Diamond Black and Vibrant Red.
No word if the 40th Anniversary Edition of the Z will be heading State side, but given the 240Z also launched in American in 1969, we suspect this model will land in U.S. Nissan dealers sometime next year.
The Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition will go on sale next spring in Japan. Prices are ¥4,483,500 (€33,043/ US$49,300) for the 6-speed manual and ¥4,588,500 (€33,817/ US$50,455) for the 7-speed automatic. But that figure would drop significantly if brought to America.
Peugeot has launched its new five-seat MPV, the Peugeot Bipper Tepee. The Peugeot Bipper Tepee has a choice of a 1.4-litre HDi engine or a 1.4-litre petrol engine. The emissions rating on the 70bhp diesel is very low, CO2 emissions of 119g/km (qualifying it for £35 road tax) and combined fuel economy of 62.8mpg. The engine is mated to either a five-speed manual or an electronically controlled five-speed manual. On the other hand, the petrol engine is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, CO2 emissions of 155g/km and combined economy of 42.8mpg.
The low power gives credit to cleaner emissions, and better fuel economy. However, the performance figures is accordingly low. None of the two engines are capable of hitting 100 mph, and the fastest sprint is a 16.6 second 0-62mph achieved with the petrol.
The load area has a capacity of 356 litres under the rear parcel shelf. While the the 60/40 split rear bench seat folded, the Peugeot Bipper Tepee can fit up to 884 liters of cargo.
Power steering, dual sliding doors, and antilock brakes are all standard. The vehicle also comes with four airbags. Two trim levels are offered – S and Outdoor – and standard kit includes 15-inch steel wheels, ABS, CD player with MP3 compatibility and heated door mirrors.
The Bipper Tepee is on sale now with an attractive price, from £9995.
Mitsubishi has announced pricing for its range-topping 2010 Lancer Evolution MR Touring, starts from $40,990 (not including a $720 destination). Yes, it’s not cheap. However, considering of its performance and equipments options, it’s value for the money. Power comes from a 291-horsepower turbocharged engine, which is mated to a six-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel-drive system, Brembo brakes, 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels with Yokohama tires are offered as standard.
Other features include a a new higher-res info display between the gauges, an Evo-first moonroof, genuine leather-covered heated Recaros, a 40 GB hard-disc infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity and a 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium audio system. The car gains a few pounds with the extra equipment and additional soundproofing – even though it saves a bit by dropping the rear wing in favor of a small lip spoiler.
For safety, the 2010 Lancer Evolution MR Touring features a seven-airbag safety system including a driver’s knee airbag.
Some optional goodies you’ll want to tick include the $425 rear parking sensors, custom side skirts for $900 and a set of wheel locks for $32. If you decide to trust Mitsubishi’s taste entirely and go for the full package with all the optional features, you would have to pay more than $52,000.
Additionally, Mitsubishi boasts a 3 year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty, a 7-year/100,000-mile anti-corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain New Vehicle Limited Warranty and a 5-year/Unlimited miles Roadside Assistance.
Germany tuning firm B&B Automobiltechnik has released several new performance packages for the 2010 Audi Q7 facelift. The standard Audi Q7 is nearly a perfect vehicle, whatever the exterior and interior equipments. The only area that the German automaker has left to be improved upon is what’s under the hood and B&B Automobiltechnik have all the options covered. The range topping Q7 6.0 V12 TDI (500 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque) gets two tuning stages. The first (€2498) features revised electronics, a modified turbo (it increases boost pressure 0.2 bar), and various other upgrades. Thanks to these tweaks, the engine produces 565 hp and 1,220 Nm of torque. If that isn't powerful enough for you, the company can add a recalibrated ECU which enables the engine to turn out 595 hp and 1270 Nm of torque. The recalibrated ECU includes changes to the suction pipe, airflow and air cooling system, modifications to the unit-injector element, and modified ECU software.
For the Q7 4.2 TDI, B&B offers two tuning stages. The Stage 1 package (€1,698) boasts 375 hp and 850 Nm of torque, while the Stage 2 upgrade (€4,950) features 400 hp and 900 Nm of torque. Models equipped with the latter package can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6 seconds, before topping out at speeds above 250 km/h (155 mph).
Finally, the smallest and most fuel efficient model in the Q7 lineup, the Q7 3.0 TDI gets three tuning stages. First one is a Stage 3 package (€1,398) that produces 280 hp and 585 Nm of torque. Then is a pure "electronic performance optimization" (€1,498) with 300 hp and 600 Nm of torque. The other is a hardcore €3,950 package which produces 325 hp and 640 Nm of torque.
Besides, B&B offers special B&B alloy wheels for the Audi Q7 (available in 20, 22 and 23 inches), a sport suspension (€985) that lowers the ride height by up to 50mm, and aerodinamyc package (€3,498) including front and rear skirt, fender enlargements and roof spoiler.
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