2008 Maserati QUATTROPORTE

Maserati’s melt-your-heart Quattroporte used to be the Naomi Campbell of the super-sedan world—gorgeous to look at, but with a nasty habit of whacking you at the back of the head. The Maserati’s whack was its DuoSelect auto transmission, which shifted gears with the brutality and urgency of a racecar.

Power comes from that Ferrari-sourced 4.2-liter quad-cam V-8, delivering 400 stallions, that’s good for zero-to-60-mph sprints in 5.4 seconds. Take your pick from the standard $116,560 model, or move up to the $121,100 Sport GT, or the decadent $122,400 Executive GT. As for those curves? Priceless.

Vehicle Specs
List Price

$121,100 (Sport GT)
Engine

4.2-liter 32-valve V-8
Horsepower

400 bhp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque

339 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission

6-speed automatic
0-60 mph

5.4 seconds
Top Speed

167 mph
Weight

4,280 pounds
Length

198.9 inches
Tires

245/35ZR-20 (fr), 285/30ZR-20 (r)

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2011 Daihatsu Move introduced in Japan

Although the Daihatsu vehicles are not very common on Spanish roads, in Japan it is not unusual to find a bunch of them just go out into the street. And it is next to Suzuki the leading brand special segment of kei-cars. Among their top models is the Move, which now receives a restyling.

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Tesla Roadster Sport by Brabus

Tesla Roadster Sport by Brabus

Tesla Roadster Sport by Brabus

Tesla Roadster Sport by Brabus

Tesla Roadster Sport by Brabus

Tesla Roadster Sport by Brabus

The specialists of the famous German car tuning studio Brabus prepared a package of Green
Package for the electric Tesla Roadster Sport.
This package includes a front spoiler in carbon fiber, LED lamps navigation light, rear spoiler and diffuser made from carbon fiber and painted in a color Body lining on the rear lights.

Complete picture of the contrasting black wheels Monoblock S radius of 18 inches and
special sound generator that can simulate the noise of the motor V8 or
racing car.

Not spared experts Brabus interior and Tesla, adding to the interior decoration of the carbon fiber, as well as doing upholstery leather and Alcantara. Also tuners are ready to run finish to order.

In addition, the package Green Package for Tesla includes a special device for quick
electric charge and one year of free electricity to all public
charging station.

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After much speculation, teasers and video now unveiling the official pictures of the much anticipated BMW 1-series coupe M BMW M1 could not simply be called. The M Coupe is a few inches longer and wider than the 135i and weighs 33kg less. Outside the thick M wheel and M Sports seats, Alcantara trim lists has changed little in the interior, BMW tries his little powerhouse on the track with fat 245/35 tires in front and back even thicker 265′ers. “M Dynamic Drive provides some leeway for the rear wheels

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The i40W was designed in Hyundai’s design studio in Germany. This model will also be offered in a four-door sedan configuration, called i40. For now, only photos of the break can be viewed via Hyundai Blog.
The Hyundai i40W will be marketed soon after its launch, scheduled for next March at the Geneva show, while the hatchback i40 – successor to the Sonata in the European market, is itself expected to fall.
Under the hood, the i40W receive two petrol engines, a 1.6l GDI developing 140 hp and 177 hp 2.0l. Diesel side, the new block graft Hyundai 1.7 CRDi 115 hp ix35 presented on the crossover, and the 1.7 CRDi 136 hp.A 177 horsepower diesel
The Korean automaker also plans to integrate its range a 2.0 CRDi diesel engine of 177 horsepower, coupled with a new gearbox with double clutch.
Scheduled presentation at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 in March.

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The manufacturer should submit a new microvan at the Geneva Motor Show 2011, the B-Max. Ford is currently developing a new vehicle segment B, called B-Max. In Europe, it will replace the old Fusion, launched in 2002. Minispace inspired the five-seat concept car Iosis-Max Concept (pictured), will take the platform of the Fiesta and city should make its appearance in March at the Geneva Motor Show. It was announced transplantation rear sliding doors in the spirit Peugeot 1007.
Production will begin late next year in the Ford factory in Craiova, Romania. Ford has scheduled 150,000 units per year.
The American will compete with the Opel Meriva, the star of the segment for the past six years.

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