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Vitt, a well known tuning specialist for Mercedes models had created a one off 'super wide' versions of Mercedes models. Their latest creation for the Mercedes CL (W216) is no different. The Japanese company will take a customers car and for a fee of around 1,680,000 Japanese Yen (£7,950 or 10,060 Euro) will transform it into a taylor made widebody special. The conversion includes a new front and rear bumper, front and rear fenders and a new side skirt. Roof and Trunk spoilers, Exhausts and Bonnet grooves can be added at extra cost to the owner. The bad news is however that these kits are only available in Japan for the moment.

The Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series has been spotted in Germany. Although still covered in black ducttape the new AMG powerhouse shows more of it’s natural lines than it did in previous spyshots. The 6 liter V12 will have an expected output of around 680 bhp, combined with a number of weigth-saving measures and improved aerodynamics we are looking at razorsharp performance.

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The Ferrari tuning specialist, Novitec Rosso has released its tuning package for the Ferrari F430 Scuderia. This tuning package will increase the power of the stock 510 hp (380 kW) 4.3-liter V8 engine to 717 hp (535 kW)

The Novitec Rosso Ferrari F430 Scuderia clocked 3.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph), 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 10.1 seconds and 0 to 300 km/h (186 mph) in 26.1 seconds. The top speed has also increased from the stock 320 km/h (198 mph) to 348 km/h (215 mph).

A pair of belt-driven superchargers which with a boost pressure limited to 0.48 bar (7 psi), a redesigned heat insulated intake manifold, two high performance air filters and eight larger injectors and a new engine management system to help on the above performance.

To keep cool the extra heat generated, the F430 Scuderia is fitted with a higher capacity water and oil coolers and an additional coolant for the superchargers.

At the interior, the Novitec Rosso Ferrari F430 Scuderia features leather and carbon fiber trim steering wheel, shift paddles and custom upholstery.

Recently, Seat has released further images of its new Ibiza SportCoupe. The maker announced details on the three-door hatchback’s engine line-up that will initially consist of three petrol models which are the 69Hp 1.2-liter, 85Hp 1.4-liter and 105Hp 1.6-liter, and three diesel engines; 80Hp 1.4-liter, 90Hp 1.9-liter and 105Hp 1.9-liter.

In 2009 the Ibiza SportCoupe’s range will be enhanced with the addition of the highly anticipated FR and Cupra sport versions equipped with the VW Group’s TSI turbocharged petrol engines.

English designer Jamie Martin has created a rather good looking concept based on the Cobra. He wanted to create an English leight-weight roadster and add a giant American V8 in the nose. That’s exactly what he did. If this concept is going in production depends on potential buyers.

The Cobra Venom V8 is powered by a supercharged Ford V8 engine that could accelerate the Venom V8 from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds with the top speed of 214 mph. Read more and for more renderings of the Cobra Venom V8 here. Further you’ll have the choice between a manual six-speed cluth or an automatic one with paddles on the steering-wheel. If we could decide, than the Cobra Venom Concept would already be in production fase…

Recently, Porsche has released the details and images of the all-wheel-drive versions Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S.

Depending on the model, the all-wheel-drive Carrera offers up to 8.5 % more power, up to 12.9 % more fuel economy and 15.4 % lower CO2 emissions. A 3.6 liter engine which capable to produces 345bhp (254kW) powered the Porsche Carrera and the version with PDK consumes a mere 10.1 liter/100 km (28 mpg) of fuel. The 3.8-liter engine of the Porsche Carrera 4S cabriolet meanwhile produces 385 bhp (283 kW) and the version with PDK consume 10.7 liter/100 km (26.4 mpg).

The electronically controlled PTM Porsche Traction Management replaces the former all-wheel-drive with its viscous multiple-plate clutch. The system was developed for the 911 Turbo and modified for the Carrera models.

The all-new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S feature 6-gear manual transmission while the version with Porsche’s new Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (double-clutch gearbox comes with seven gears shifting electrohydraulically) replacing the former Tiptronic S automatic converter transmission and offering an even faster gearshift on less fuel.

For the exterior, a set of new front end and bi-xenon headlights and new LED daytime driving lights, newly designed rear light clusters with LED technology and optional Dynamic Bending Lights.

At the interior, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S are equipped with the new PCM Porsche Communication Management with its touch-sensitive screen compatible with Bluetooth, USB and iPod.

The Fiat Phylla concept city car was developed by design schools IED (Europeo di Design), IAAD (Istituto di Arte Applicata e Design), and the Centro Richerche Fiat (CRF)’s Advanced Design department.

Phylla is the Greek word for leaf, and pays homage to the leaf’s ability to photosynthesize sunlight into energy, which the Phylla concept has via the use of solar panels on the roof. The 750kg (including a 150kg battery) green concept is built on an aluminium space frame with asymmetrical pillar designs, pretty much like a leaf’s pattern.

The car’s body is only 2995mm long with a 1,980mm wheelbase, but features 2+2 seating. Of course with all 4 seats up there is barely any luggage space, as that is created when you fold the rear seats down, which results in a luggage capacity of 584 liters.

Power is via two electric motors, one for each axle, effectively creating a 4WD system. The car’s specs indicate a nominal output of 27kW with a peak output of 54kW, which leads me to believe 27kW is only with one axle powered, with the other axle’s motor activating when maximum acceleration is needed. The vehicle can go up to an estimated 145km in lithium-ion batteries, or 220km on lithium-polymer batteries. It can be recharged in 4 hours max at 4.5kW, or 5 hours at 3kW.

Recently, Lamborghini and Versace has released the new Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 Roadster VERSACE limited edition with a unique collection of accessories that were previewed at the Maison’s Via Gesù 12, Milan on 23 June 2008.

The LP 640 Roadster VERSACE will be produced to order which features a pastel white livery and the Versace Greek key motif on the lower part of the door, a transparent engine hood that reveals the V12 engine, seats that are wrapped in black and white leather while the instrument panel, the doors and the central console that are wrapped in soft nappa leather hand-embroidered with the Versace Greek fret motif.