Nissan GT-R by Jotech Motorsports

Jotech Motorsports has unveiled new Nissan GT-R modified car that was finished for a Brazilian customer. The engine once larger injectors, iridium spark plugs, dual fuel pumps, new aluminum air intake filter with the K & N and the stainless steel exhaust HKS.

The GT-R features their stage 2 package that develops 604awhp, but with the AWD system of the GT-R there is an 18 precent powertrain loss in power, 604awhp is calculated to about 735hp at the crank. The Stage 2 package will utilize the map switching capabilities of the Cobb AccessPort and their custom tune for both pump gas and E85.

The model is also equipped with a Cobb Access Port that comes preloaded with special engine mapping software which enables the GT-R to run on petrol or E85. Thanks to these modifications, the model produces 550-570 WHP on 93 octane and 580-600 WHP on E85.

entire conversion kit costs $ 10.250 (€ 7.750), and this includes the cost of installation.

Mercedes Citan by KTW Tuning

The new Mercedes Citan, a model based on the Renault Kangoo, receives a tuning package from KTW Tuning. The model has been fitted with red brake calipers, with 10 mm wheel spacers, with lowering springs to improve the driving dynamics and with 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225/40 92Y tires.

A sports suspension with shorter springs that lower the van's ride height to improve both handling and its stance, along with new red-colored brake calipers on all four wheels, round out KTW Tuning's program that is priced at €1,999 (US$2,650), including VAT (tax) and installation.

McMurray Primed For Daytona KartWeek

McMurray set for Daytona

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star and 2010 Daytona 500 championJamie McMurray is enjoying the off-season by returning to his roots in karting. 

McMurray is among the entries participating in the annual Daytona KartWeek World Karting Association events at Daytona International Speedway. Practice began on Friday with races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. 

Hundreds of karters from across the country will spend their holidays at Daytona International Speedway participating in WKA races on three different courses – the 3.56-mile road course, the sprint track located in Turns 3 and 4 and the quarter-mile dirt track outside Turns 1 and 2. 

Tickets for Daytona KartWeek can be purchased at Ticket Booth E located above the Turn 1 tunnel near Williamson Boulevard.

• A three-day weekend pass is available for $30

• A two-day pass is $25 (valid for Saturday, Dec. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 30)

• A single-day passes is $15 (valid for Sunday, Dec. 30 only).

Children ages seven and under are $20 for a three-day weekend pass, $15 for a two-day Saturday and Sunday pass, and $10 for a single-day Sunday pass.

Chevrolet Cruze WTCC Edition for China

General Motors has launched Chevrolet Cruze WTCC edition in China. The car is based on the regular Cruze sedan, the special version is distinguished by some race graphics and a modest body kit that includes revised side skirts, a new rear bumper and a trunk-mounted spoiler.

Engine options carryover, so choices include a 1.6-liter petrol that develops 115 bhp (86 kW) and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft) of torque as well as a 1.8-liter petrol that cranks out 145 bhp (108 kW) and 177 Nm (130 lb-ft) of torque.

Priced from 123.900 yuan to 157.200 yuan.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 for China

Jeep has recently announced its plans to launch the Grand Cherokee SRT8 Hyun Black Edition in China.

The SUV will retain the Brilliant Black paint finish to go with plenty of chrome accents, tinted bi-xenon headlights, a gloss black painted grille, black badging that we, presume will be the only difference in the Hyun Black Edition from the Vapor Edition, and a new set of 20" aluminum wheels.

The Black Edition is powered by a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine that develops 461 bhp (344 kW) and 624 Nm (460 lb-ft) of torque. It should enable the crossover to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 160 mph (257 km/h).

The model is currently available for order in China with a price of 1.19 million yuan.

140 BUZZ Adds Wright, Dryden

Amanda Wright

Mike Calinoff’s 140 BUZZ has announced expansions to its team. Amanda Wright joins 140 BUZZ as Client Services Manager and Cortney Dryden has been appointed Director of Digital Media.  


Learning her way around the NASCAR garage in 2010, Amanda Wright is recognized as one of the most endearing "Miss Sprint Cup" brand ambassadors. Stepping out of the firesuit, Wright hit the books and focused on a college education. Graduating from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte in December 2012 with a degree in Marketing, Wright's knowledge of both NASCAR, Marketing and Social Media will be an asset to the 140 BUZZ team. 

 

Courtney Dryden

Cortney Dryden has worked in NASCAR with RAB Racing for the past two years. With a talent and passion for all things digital, Dryden is expanding her experience both in and out of NASCAR since joining the team. Her work is featured on the new 140 BUZZ website, Calinoff's personal websiteand across all the company’s social media projects. 

On the management front, Amanda Ebersole has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. With the company since June, Amanda works hands-on with every client and development driver and prides herself in doing so.  

"This is a very exciting time for us," Calinoff said. "As we continue to grow, we're recruiting the best possible people to facilitate premier service for our clients. Both Amanda and Cortney will be great assets to our company."

New Car: 2014 Toyota Crown

Christmas may be a time of rest for many, but not Toyota. The automaker, set to regain the top spot in 2012, took the festive occasion to introduce its all-new Crown luxury sedan for the Japanese domestic market.

The Crown name has been around since 1955, and moves into 2013 in its 14th-generation form. The S210 replaces the S200, which had a four-year run, and is available in both Crown Royal and Crown Athlete versions. The former is aimed at corporate users, while the Athlete targets individuals looking for some flair.

Ah yes, flair. The new Crown has been given an updated design – replete with larger front grille – and lower prices, things the company is hoping to attract younger buyers with; the current Crown user base has an average age hovering around the late-50s mark, and Toyota is hoping that the new car will appeal to those in their 40s.

Both the Royal and Athlete variants are available in rear-wheel 2WD and i-Four 4WD form, and the hybrid versions now incorporate a 2.5 litre engine instead of the 3.5 litre found previously. The 2.5 L 2AR-FSE is good for 178 PS at 6,000 rpm and 221 Nm at 4,200 to 4,800 rpm, and the paired electric motor has 143 PS and 300 Nm for numbers – combined system output is 220 PS.

The gasoline lumps are a V6 2.5L 4GR-FSE, with 203 PS at 6,400 rpm and 243 Nm at 4,800 rpm, available on both Royal and Athlete versions, and a V6 3.5L 2GR-FSE offering 315 PS at 6,400 rpm and 377 Nm at 4,800 rpm, which is only found on the Athlete.

Transmission-wise, the hybrid is equipped with an E-CVT unit, while the rest of the range features a six-speed Super ECT automatic, and in the case of the 3.5 litre-equipped Athlete, an eight-speed Super ECT box.

Thanks to: Paultan

New Car: 2014 Qoros GQ3

China’s newest car company, Qoros, has revealed its first model three months ahead of its debut at the Geneva motor show. The Qoros GQ3 is a C-segment saloon to rival the Volkswagen Jetta and will be sold in Europe as well as China.

The GQ3 is the first in a series of models from Qoros, which will be unveiled at six month intervals. The Chinese company describes the GQ3 as having a “unique style matched by high quality materials and finish”, with a “spacious interior with high-spec infotainment as standard”.

The car has been engineered to achieve a five-star rating from Euro NCAP for safety, and a similar performance in the Chinese equivalent.

Former Mini chief designer, Gert Hilderbrand, heads the Qoros design team that is split between Munich and Shanghai.

The GQ3’s low and wide stance is highlighted by its long wheelbase, a sloping roofline that blends into the C-pillars, and a width of 1839mm, one of the widest in the class. Alloy wheels of up to 19inches in diameter can be fitted to the GQ3.

The GQ3’s front face will be rolled out across the rest of the Qoros line-up to create a family look. The triple eight-spoke standard alloys will be another Qoros hallmark.

Qoros said the interior was comparable in quality and equipment to its European rivals. Much of the interior’s functions are controlled via the standard 8in touchscreen in the centre console, reducing the need for buttons and switches. This screen is also the portal to the car’s in-car internet connectivity, and offers full smartphone integration alongside a state-of-the-art navigation system.

The Qoros brand will be targeted at younger buyers, according to deputy chairman Volker Steinwascher.
“During the development of the Qoros GQ3, we directed all our efforts towards the needs and expectations of today’s young, aspirational customers,” said the former Volkswagen North America man.

“They are very sensitive about design and quality, are highly sophisticated users of technology, and insist on the very best safety standards.  As an entirely new brand, we have the advantage of being able to focus our efforts, without compromise or distraction, on meeting the demands of these customers.”

Thanks to: Autocar

Unofficial Picture: 2014 Mercedes CLA

These leaked images reportedly show the final production version of the new Mercedes CLA ahead of its likely unveiling at next month's Detroit motor show.

The five images reveal that the exterior of the heavily stylised CLA will stay true to the acclaimed Concept Style Coupé that made its debut at the Beijing motor show in April. The images, the authenticity of which remains unconfirmed, also reveal the cabin will share its basic design with the A-class and B-class models, featuring heavily sculpted airvents and an iPad-like screen.

In contrast to the CSC concept, the CLA adopts less-flamboyant bumpers, altered headlamp graphics (the CSC’s headlamps glow red in standby mode), more conventional exterior mirrors, the same pull-out door handles as on the A-class and smaller wheels and tyres than the 21-inch items that adorned the show car.
The CLA will sit below the Mercedes C-class saloon on price and features in the marque’s line-up. However, the new entry-level saloon will be 47mm longer, 121mm wider and 47mm lower than the C-class saloon.

These official measurements also make it 345mm longer, the same width and 35mm lower than the new Mercedes A-class – a car with which the CLA shares its platform, chassis and driveline architecture.The CLA will be sold with the choice of standard front-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive. Gearboxes will include a standard six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch unit as an option.

The 208bhp engine showcased in the CSC is set to feature in the CLA250. The junior saloon is also set to offer three turbo four-pot petrol units: a 120bhp 1.6 in the CLA180, a 154bhp 2.0 in the CLA200 and a 208bhp in the CLA250.

Three turbodiesel engines are also planned: two 1.8-litre units with 108bhp in the CLA180 CDI and 134bhp in the CLA200 CDI, and a 168bhp 2.2 in the CLA220 CDI. The highlight of the line-up will be a four-wheel-drive AMG model running an uprated 2.0-litre turbo engine with up to 340bhp.

Thanks to: Autocar

Unofficial Picture: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

The final countdown until the official reveal of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette is upon us. Despite there being just mere weeks until we see the car, more information continues to leak out – like these patent renderings of the C7 Corvette that give is a good look at the final car.

We’ve already spied the C7 Corvette out testing with varying amounts of camouflage. The 2014 Corvette’s design will be mostly evolutionary, while pulling cues from the 2009 Corvette Centennial Concept. As we’ve already seen, the C7 Corvette will maintain the concepts flared fenders, aggressive rear vents, and central-mounted quad tailpipes. The overall shape of the 2014 Corvette is reminiscent of past models with the long, bulging nose and rounded greenhouse. From these renderings, it looks like the C7 will gain more conventional C-pillars in place of the rounded glass hatch on the C6 Corvette. The most dramatic change for the Corvette is around back: gone are the four, round taillights – in their place are four squared-off, deep-set clusters that clearly recall the lights on the Camaro.

These renderings also give us a good look at some of the advanced technology that the 2014 Corvette will offer. The heavily-upgraded interior will offer niceties such as heated and cooled seats, a cluster with traditional gauges and a digital screen (similar to that on the 2013 SRT Viper), and track-specific IP overlay. That track overlay looks to include things like steering angle, transmission gear, lap time, speed, G-forces, RPM, stability control setting, and even an GPS tracking map.

Powering the 2014 C7 Corvette will be General Motors’ new LT1 6.2-liter V-8 engine. GM says the LT1 will make at least 450 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque while returning 26 mpg on the highway in the C7 Corvette. The new V-8 will be paired with a seven-speed manual in the 2014 Corvette. Compared to the current C6 Corvette’s 6.2-liter V-8, the C7 will be up at least 20 hp and 26 lb-ft, and maintain the current car’s highway fuel economy.

Thanks to: Motor Trend