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Official teaser: 2009 Ford Focus RS

June 12th 2008 14:25

Ford has released two official images of the upcoming Focus RS performance hatch ahead of its debut at the London Motor Show next month.

Seen here in camouflaged guise during testing on the famous Nurburgring, the overall shape of the car along with several styling cues including the aggressive bonnet vents and flared guards are clearly visible. The Focus RS will be powered by a tweaked version of the Duratec 2.5-litre engine from the XR5 Turbo to deliver more than 206 kW (280 hp) and over 400 Nm of torque.

“The new Focus RS is as much a car for driving enthusiasts as the one before it and classic Ford RS models of the past. We’re staying true to the core RS principles of a no-compromise, affordable high performance road car you can live with. The new Focus RS will have the muscles, heart and soul of a genuine RS and will be exciting to drive every day.”

To deliver all this power to the front wheels, Ford engineers have fitted a limited slip differential to ensure maximum traction and limit torque steer during hard acceleration.

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Opel Insignia interior images revealed

June 6th 2008 00:15

Opel, the European arm of General Motors, have unveiled a new gallery featuring interior shots of the all-new Insignia sedan for the first time and the first impressions are very positive.

The futuristic cabin boasts chronometer-inspired instruments, use of high-quality fabrics and materials, and a unique instrument amber-coloured lighting system that is attractive and easy to read for the driver. The wrap-around interior should give the driver and occupants a cocooned feeling while certain design features such as the grab handles mirrors the exterior's blade styling cues.

A special highlight of the Insignia instrument lighting is that it switches from an illuminated white to illuminated red when 'sport' mode is activated. Other highlights include multi-adjustable seats and armrests a multi-use storage box and MP3 connectivity.

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The Official Opel Press Release:

PREMIUM FEEL AND STUNNING DESIGN DEFINE NEW INSIGNIA'S INTERIOR

- First official shots of new Insignia's interior
- Chronometer-inspired instruments
- Use of high quality fabrics and materials

These are the very first official shots of the soon-to-be-launched Insignia's interior, showing the immense attention to detail Vauxhall's designers have lavished on the car's cabin. Highlights include chronometer-inspired instruments, use of high-quality fabrics and materials, and a unique instrument lighting system.

First impression is of Insignia's bold, wrap around interior, dominated by the signature 'wing' that flows from the front instrument panel and dives into the door panels. The surfaces from the exterior's 'blade' feature are echoed in the shape of the interior grab handle, where the bright accent material sweeps dramatically into the door armrest.

The cabin's interior lighting gives Insignia a unique night-time appearance. Vauxhall's designers have added a warm amber-coloured ambient light to enhance the night driving environment. The instrument cluster is illuminated white, but on pressing the 'Sport' button, the lighting turns red to match the surrounding illumination.

"This is a paradigm shift for Vauxhall," says John Puskar, Executive Director of Interior Design at GM Europe. "We wanted to create interior environments for all our future vehicles that are warm, inviting and sporty. The Insignia is the first evidence of this philosophy."

Cabin practicality will also raise the bar in Insignia's market sector. The centre console offers flexibility and intelligent design solutions, such as a space-liberating e-brake and separate multi-function control on certain models. Both the steering wheel and front seats have a huge range of adjustability to suit all shapes and sizes, while adjustable armrests, ergonomically placed controls, a multi-use storage box and MP3 connectivity will reinforce Insignia's appeal to private and business drivers.

"Every detail was meticulously thought through," says Jochen Werner, Insignia's Assistant Chief Interior Designer. "We even tipped the infotainment centre at a 30 degree angle to allow the centre console to flow and give the car's cabin a greater feeling of spaciousness."

Many of Insignia's interior design features will provide the DNA for future Vauxhall designs. Variations on sculptural artistry – the wing, flowing sculptural forms and a sporty dynamic environment – will be used moving forward, as Vauxhall refines and evolves its new-found design language.

[Source: Opel]

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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

May 26th 2008 07:30

Prestige car maker Aston Martin has given the V8 Vantage a mid-life makeover with an array of enhancements, most notably, a new 4.7-litre engine for greater performance, revised dynamics and an improved transmission

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The all-new Ferrari California unveiled

May 14th 2008 06:20

A few days ago, we reported that Italian car maker Ferrari had launched a new website to showcase their newest model. Not a lot of information was available back then apart from a few spine-tingling sound clips but almost all has been revealed now

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Posted By: charles - Category: Italian cars, Pictures, Wallpapers, Ferrari, Convertibles, High Performance cars

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Gallery: Alfa MiTo and 8C Competizione

May 13th 2008 11:15

The all-new Alfa MiTo compact sport hatch has joined its brother and inspiration the 8C Competizione for a photo shoot that showcases the uncanny resemblance between the two

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