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Bentley with 120g/km of CO2 by 2012


Bentley wants to reach 120g/km of CO2 by 2012. That’s why, in 2009 Bentley will introduce its 1st flex-fuel engine and by 2012 everything they produce will be capable of running on bio-fuels. The ultra-luxury British brand, which is owned by Volkswagen, intends to achieve at least a fifteen percent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2012.
New engine management systems and improved transmissions will cut around 15 percent from tailpipe emissions, which currently average 450g/km across the range.
Lower emissions and improved economy will be delivered while maintaining vehicle performance.
“It is our conviction that renewable fuels, in particular second-generation biofuels, have strong potential,” said Dr. Paefgen. Read More......

2008 Volvo V70 tuned by Heico Sportiv



The 2008 Volvo V70 has not even been officially unveiled yet, but German tuning specialist Heico Sportiv already offers a pair of new tuning programs for the models with 2.4D (163 bhp) and D5 (185 bhp) diesel engines. It is available for the 2008 Volvo XC70, too.



By reprogramming the engines' ECUs, Heico Sportiv raises their maximum power output, reducing the V70's zero to 100 km/h acceleration time to impressive 7.6 seconds.



The engines also breathe easier with the help of Heico Sportiv's twin-outlet stainless-steel exhaust system with oval tips in 120x74mm diameter. There is also a four-pipe 76 mm exhaust with modified silencer for the T6 model.

The tuning program is finished with new suspension kit lowering the vehicle by about 30 mm and two sets of the VOLUTION V. (5 spokes) in dimensions 8x18", 8x19" and 8,5x20" and VOLUTION X. (10 spokes) wheels in dimensions 8x18". Read More......

BMW 5 TOURING MADE BY G-POWER



The company ahs decided to modify next member of the BMW’s big family. Thanks to their love for tuning they’ve changed a family estate to this amazing car. In case of cooperating professionals we can enjoy its masterpiece called BMW G5!

Everything started with its front part and new front bumper. It has three dominant openings, one elongated in the middle and two triangular on the sides used for cooling engine parts. They include also a pair of halogen lamps hidden behind black perforated sheet covering all openings in the front. Lines of the bumper were designed with the sense, but they’re also quite aggressive. The best thing in this part is a front diffuser with rear spoilers made of carbon fibers.

Now we can move to the G5’s side part with installed new sill extensions by G-Power. They look really simple, but they’re distinctive enough to excite sporting image.



Also the rear bumper has simple shapes, except its carbon diffuser with interesting design with oval lines to match with the rest. The diffuser also includes four stainless exhaust tips (80mm diameter) providing really extreme sound.

The G5’s has obtained also new settings for its suspension. This means a new sporting update decreasing car closer to the road for 25mm. Its owner can additionally change the ride\s height with electronically adjustment. G-Power Silverstone Diamond rims with graphite modification are luxury piece of art in the company’s portfolio. They’re 9.0x20 with 245/30 ZR 20 tires in front and10.0x20 with 285/25 ZR 20 tires at the back. Perfect.

The last stop is the engine. It’s a diesel aggregate as we said before. Few years ago diesel engine weren’t so popular but now they’re inseparable and essential part of tuning programs. G-Power has introduced something new in Essen – it’s called G-POWER D-Tronic III.


It’s tuning of BMW diesel engines providing performance boost and decreasing amount of emission (-15%). Now we can clearly see that G-Power is one of few companies thinking also about our future.

This modification was made on the 3.0 liter 6 cylinder engine and brought additional 20 percents of power. That means total 320hp (272hp in stock) and 680Nm (from 600Nm) of torque. And that’s better feeling and top speed of 268kmph. Read More......