McLaren to Launch 5 new models in next 5 years

 

According to a recent report, McLaren has ambitious plans to build 4,500 vehicles by 2015.

To do this, the company will launch a new model (or variant) every year for the next five years. While details are limited, each vehicle will strive for "substance over flash," and “lower volume, higher standards,” according to McLaren North American chief Tony Joseph.

This goal seems plausible considering 2,700 people have expressed interest in purchasing a MP4-12C. Speaking with Autoguide, McLaren's Regional Director for North America, Tony Joseph, said MP4-12C buyers aren't the usual suspects. Instead of owning a Ferrari, they normally drive Porsches.

 

JE Design wide body tuning kit for the VW Touareg TDI

 

Both the Mk1 and current Volkswagen Touareg are among the more macho looking big 4X4s in the market, with square edges and a buff body. Here, tuner JE Design enhances this image by adding a wide body kit that consists of a new sport radiator grill, front spoiler, front and back wheel arch kit, rear apron insert, roof spoiler and a rear hatch blend, all made of polyurethane (PU).

Adding to the design are 22-inch aluminium wheels, a dual exhaust and a suspension lowering kit, which reduces ride height by 35 mm. For those with individual tastes, the rims can be finished in shadow silver with a polished front surface, matte black with a matte silver front surface, graphite shiny silver with polished rim and matte graphite silver with polished rim.

 

Under the hood the Touareg’s 4.2-litre TDI engine is given a revised engine management system, which increases power from 335 hp to 404 hp. This has also positively affected pulling power; now with 930 Nm from the previous 800 Nm.

The extra power propels the Touareg to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds on to a top speed of 269 km/h. The company claims that the upgrades are achieved without affecting the standard car’s emissions.

 

Volvo and Heico team up to release limited edition S60 T6

 

After Heico Sportiv’s recent release of a tuning kit for the Volvo S60 T6, Volvo in association with the tuning firm, has brought out a special edition model employing the same upgrades. This sees the standard six-cylinder turbo engine being pumped up to 326 hp along with torque that stands at 460 Nm.

Mated to the standard six-speed Geartronic transmission, the car reaches 100km/h in just 5.8 seconds. Roadholding is also improved with the addition of new sport springs – which has lowered the car by 30mm – and permanent all wheel drive.

On the outside the car is complemented by the 19-inch Diamond cut alloys shod in Pirelli tyres, while the inside gets a limited edition plate, which identifies the specific production number of the car.

Only available in Black sapphire metal, Volvo and Heico will only build 100 units of this special edition. This particular model will only be made available in Europe.