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,To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the MX-5 Roadster Mazda MX-5 special edition build & Matte Black Edition and will be displayed in the Salon du car, Coupe & SUV which will take place in Paris.

Mazda has just rolled out the MX-5 Matte and Black Special Edition at the 21st annual Salon du Cabriolet, Coupé & SUV in Paris. Ostensibly to celebrate the Miata's 20th birthday in France, we kinda think Mazda just wanted to prove that its sportscar looks pretty darn good in the automotive equivalent of the little black dress. And boy, does it ever.

There's nothing special underhood, so the 2.0-liter four still puts out an adequate 167 horsepower. We can't say that we see them in the photos ourselves (fortunately), but design label LK by Laure Kczekotowska Paris has reportedly decked the MX-5 out in rhinestones, gems, and crystals. Ah well, nothing can be perfect. See for yourself in the image gallery below.

CALIFORNIA, Dinan, BMW special modifications to the house in California, U.S., managed to modify the most extreme BMW M3. S3-R epithet, extreme sport compact modification of the BMW M3 coupe is contained in the replacement of 4.0-liter engine into 4.6-liter V8.

With a 600cc engine larger than the regular version of the M3, S3-R capable of creating maximum power 527 hp with peak torque of 552 Nm achieved. Through this perfroma S3-R capable of racing up to speed 322 km / hr. Whereas the previous M3 coupe three-door model was only able to reap the power 420 hp and 400 Nm of torque with a top speed of 290 km / hr.

Besides the replacement of machines, which exist in the development Dinan BMW performance since 1979, also install High Flow Throttle Bodies, Carbon Fiber High Flow Air Intake, Underdrive Pulley crankshaft and the Middle Racing Exhaust Kit.

Anticipating performance is increasingly grim, Dinan even contributed to revise the control system by installing the Stage 3 Suspension System, including replacing the per-performance model, the front strut bars made from carbon and toe links in the rear-wheel racing.

Dinan said modification S3-R package is available for the M3 series E92, E90, and E93 M3.Are you interested?

Original BMW M3 Specifications
Chassis
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 245/40 ZR18 - 265/40 ZR18
Drivetrain
Layout Front Engine, RWD
Engine
Type: V8
Displacement 4.0 Liters
Horsepower 420 hp
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 295(400) / 3900
Redline at RPM: 8400
Exterior
Length × Width × Height in: 181.7 × 71.6 × 55.8
Weight lb (kg): 3648 (1655)
Performance
Final Drive Ratio 3.85:1
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 4.6
Top Speed mph (km/h): 155 (250) - electronically limited
Fuel Economy 14 mpg city/ 20 mpg highway

The BMW Group will supply the Carbon Motors Corp. with 240 000 units of diesel engines, cooling system and exhaust gas, as well as a six-speed automatic transmission for Carbon E7 police car special.

"The first machines will be distributed at the July 2013"
said a source at BMW of North America. Carbon Motors alone since mid 2009 has received more than 12,000 orders.

Since a few years ago, BMW has become known supplier of engine-powered 245 hp and 542 Nm of torque to the police union. Carbon Motors, was founded in 2003, specifically working to create and assemble a squad car behind the wheel.

Some time ago the U.S. Government and Security in Washington has signed a new partnership with Carbon Motors and BMW AG for the procurement unit of the police car. "This cooperation represents a continuation of our partnership that has existed for this," said one high ranking Ian Robertson.WOW BMW AG ...

Compared with gasoline powered police car, the level of Robertson, diesel engines will be given to the new units more efficient police cars up 40 percent of fuel use and emissions results.
So far the police car gasoline engines supplied by Ford (Ford Police Interceptor) and Chevrolet (Impala and Dodge Charger). But the contract with Ford next year will end because the police wanted to replace the Taurus with front wheel model. Meanwhile, General Motors will provide the Chevrolet Caprice that was taken from the bottom of Holden in Australia
Police cars market consists of about 65.000 vehicles per year During good economic times. Ford Police Interceptor is the top seller, followed by the Chevrolet Impala and Dodge Charger.WOW ...

A 20-year-old boy, Monday evening, a few days ago, the Dutch police arrested after shot 160 km / h with the supercar Bugatti Veyron (the fastest car in the world) in Doenkade in Rotterdam. This unfortunate young man is considered violation of the rules in the area because the maximum allowed speed limit is only 80 km / hr.

The Daily News reported Dutch police have arrested a driver's license (SIM) and a car worth 1.8 million Euros which was then known to the offender's parents. No mention what sanctions will be given the police the young man and how the fate of the Veyron.

Bugatti Veyron is the fastest car in the world. With a 8.0-liter engine four-cylinder-powered turbocharger 16 1001 hp and 1250 Nm of torque, the Veyron is able to speed dilecut 407 km / hr.

Concept cars never cease to fascinate car enthusiasts. If you claim to be a Lambo fan than this latest sports car concept creation is definitely for you. Andrei Avarvarii, a student at Milan's Scuola Politecnica di Design, with assistance from Lamborghini’s design head Filippo Perini, designed this amazing electric 2020 Lamborghini Minotauro concept.

2020 Lamborghini Minotauro concept

The duo worked to achieve three different goals:

1. Aesthetic goal – Explore soft shapes for a new Lamborghini design language,

2. Technical goal – Redefine the Lamborghini supercar as an electric vehicle and

3. Functional goal: Integrate the new vehicle in the reality of the year 2020.

Designed tasty electric sports car concept Lamborghini, uses four electric motors and power sharing 30% / 70% front to rear. 2020 Lamborghini Concept Minotauro designed by a student getting a master’s degree in Milan Scuola Politecnica in Design, Andrei Avarvarii with the help of Filippo Perini head of Lamborghini Design. Li-Tec A flat-cell batteries in the rear and front of the KERS system will provide power.

A breathtaking beauty on wheels imagined for the year 2020, it mesmerizes you with both its looks and features. The concept creation would utilize four electric motors and split the power 30%/70% front to rear while a Li-Tec flat-cell battery out back and a KERS system in the front provide the power.

The Minotauro has two asynchronous 75-horsepower (56-kW, 76-PS) electric motors at the front that provide 30% of the car’s power, and two 175-horsepower (131-kW, 177-PS) electric motors at the rear. The system runs on a Cerio Li-Tec Flatcell battery, with a Kinetic Energy Recovery System also in place.

The press release goes on to explain the bonus of no big V12 out back: The absence of a big V12 engine in the rear creates enough room for a third passenger in a central position, like the legendary Mclaren F1.  While the driver’s door would be normal, the passenger side’s would be bigger to provide access to the back seat.

What is more, the absence of the powerful V-12 engine in this concept creation makes room for a third passenger. Keeping this in mind, the passenger’s door would be bigger in order to provide access to the back seat. 

But what are sure to appeal to every Lambo fan are the concept’s triangular intakes/exhausts that are not just visually pleasing but serve for battery cooling and act like the tubes of a subwoofer, channeling the sound of the electric motors, placed behind them.

A hi-tech creation, the owners would also be able to upload their own track ghosts to an online community. And if a real racetrack has been / is being covered, the GPS would record car placement / track time, allowing people worldwide to challenge an owner's record.

Guess when it comes to concepts, sky is the limit for the designers.

The 2010 AC Cobra MK VI is the reincarnation of the AC Cobra, which is arguably the greatest sports car icon. The new AC Cobra gets its design cues from the older model but incorporates modern technology, taking the AC Cobra to the twenty-first century. The 2010 AC Cobra MK VI has a jig-welded round-tube space-frame chassis that is fully triangulated and has a suspension that is derived from the race car.

The 2010 Cobra is powered by a Corvette V8 6.2-liter engine that has a horsepower of 437 bhp and 647 bhp for the GT and GTS versions respectively which enables to reach 60 mph within 3.3 seconds. It is also fitted with 4-pot Porsche brake calipers with vented discs. The 2010 Cobra’s aluminum-hybrid body, which is handmade to ensure that it endures forever, has a bigger air-conditioned cabin to guarantee comfort for taller drivers. The interior of the 2010 AC Cobra MK VI is outfitted in the top-quality leather hides and German carpets.

The AC MkVI, a faithful recreation of the ultimate sports car icon - the AC Cobra, is now being produced in Germany for sale in Europe. AC has entered into a long term strategic alliance with Gullwing GmbH in Heyda, Germany. The AC MkVI is being produced in a modern facility and AC is extremely proud of the quality of the finished product which is due to the skills of the craftsmen at the Heyda facility.

"AC is one of the most admired and respected marques in the world," stated Juergen Mohr, CEO of Gullwing GmbH. "Their sports cars ignited a passion that still burns inside enthusiasts today. For over a century, the company has built cars with superb engineering, old world craftsmanship and classic designs. We feel extremely honoured that we can now be part of the future of the brand."

Alan Lubinsky added: "There are two major new features on the AC MkVI. We are especially excited about the new aluminium-hybrid body construction on the AC MkVI. This provides the AC MkVI with a traditional aluminium finish on the bodyshell, together with a strong composite structure. In addition to this, the AC MkVI will have as standard equipment a light weight gullwing hardtop, with coupled to the standard air conditioning, will provide drivers with total all weather motoring.

The AC MkVI is an open-top sports car based on the design of the Le Mans winning AC Cobra with many of the original car's characteristics while incorporating modern technology. The cars are not imitations - they are new generation of AC Cobra incorporating relevant advanced technology. "Every year approximately 1,500 copies of the cars AC built in the 1960s are sold in America," says Alan Lubinsky. 

"Why would anyone buy a replica when they can own an authentic AC roadster that is lighter and better and has been engineered and built to such demanding standards?" Weighing only about 1,025 kg, the lightweight AC MkVI GTS sports car can hit 100 kph in approximately 3.3 seconds. "The AC MkVI is wickedly addictive," says Gullwing's Juergen Mohr.

"One drive in this scorchingly fast sports car creates an adrenalin rush that will last a lifetime. The AC MkVI offers heritage, performance and timeless styling that stirs the soul." The AC chassis has been at the heart of some of the most legendary cars in history. Texan Carroll Shelby imported a number of rolling chassis from AC in the 1960s to build the legendary "Cobras" that dominated international sports car racing. 

The Shelby American team inserted a performance tuned Ford V8 and gearbox into a chassis and body supplied by AC for the North American market. Since then AC has manufactured a car that has been imitated by numerous companies. AC expects to appoint a distribution network in Europe in the coming months to sell and maintain the AC MkVI.

Citroën Metropolis will be on show in the French Pavilion at the Shanghai World Fair from 1st May to 31st October, 2010. Citroën has revealed the spectacular new Citroën Metropolis Concept - a sleek and muscular concept car that pays homage to China's extraordinary development. Created by Citroën's international design team - based in Shanghai since 2008.

Citroen is one of the most creative and adventurous car makers in the world. Just a quick look at some of their past concept, and production, vehicles proves that. However for the Citroen Metropolis concept the company have decided to keep things a little more grounded in reality. It's still a fine looking machine, but it's not quite as crazy as some of their recent stuff.

Reflecting China's avant-garde status, grandeur and vitality, the sleek limousine concept immerses itself in 'Créative Technologie', balancing environmental responsibility with luxurious comfort and driving pleasure. Incorporating a plug-in hybrid drivetrain and Hydractive suspension, Citroën Metropolis produces CO2 emissions of just 70g/km - approximately one fifth that of a conventional engine with equivalent performance.

Citroën Metropolis Concept's distinctive silhouette is a vision of creative and sophisticated luxury with an imposing stature (5.3m long, 2m wide & 1.4m high), reflecting the dynamism and ambition of China in the 21st Century. Powerful and engaging, Citroën Metropolis' subtle 'Pearl Silk' body colour changes under different light conditions, revealing the model's generous curves and ultra-honed detailing.

Citroën Metropolis blends taut lines with smooth surfaces, evidenced particularly at the front where the sculpted, incisive wings and kite-shaped grille merge with the harmonious contours of the bonnet. The streamlined headlamps have an imperious and steely look, giving Citroën Metropolis a natural air of authority.

Citroën Metropolis' powerful hybrid drivetrain utilises an optimised 2-litre V6 petrol engine and a 7-speed, dual-clutch electronic gearbox. At low speeds, Citroën Metropolis runs in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mode, with its electric motor developing a continuous 55bhp (40kW), peaking at 95bhp (70kW). At steady speeds on main roads and motorways, the petrol powerplant efficiently provides 272bhp (200kW) and 375Nm of torque. When additional performance is required, such as during overtaking, the car uses both the electric motor and the combustion engine to deliver a maximum power output of 460bhp (345kW) and 430Nm of torque - equivalent to a 4-litre V8 petrol engine. There's also a four-wheel drive mode for when extra grip is needed.

Delivering a smooth and cosseting ride experience, Metropolis is specified with Citroën's renowned Hydractive suspension, which dampens even the roughest of road surfaces and improves the car's aerodynamic performance - further helping to reduce CO2 emissions.

Chinais the world's largest automotive market and Citroën's second largest outside Europe - having been established there for 20 years. The Shanghai World Fair is the perfect opportunity for the brand to reassert its international character and to show, once again, the importance it places on the needs and expectations of this rapidly developing market. With Metropolis, Citroën demonstrates that a blend of Chinese and French sensibilities can create a beautiful vision for the future.