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Want a Cygnet? You must own another Aston Martin

Thursday, 31 December 2009 05:36 |

Posted on 12.30.2009 14:25 by Simona Alina
Filed under: Aston-Martin | hatchback | Aston Martin Cygnet | Cars | Car News

For those of you who planned to buy a new Aston Martin Cygnet, we might have a very bad news: if you don’t drive another Aston Martin model you will not be able to buy the Cygnet. The Cygnet will be priced at around $35,000 and there will be like 2000 units built, but with no plans for selling it on the US market.

The Cygnet is essentially a Toyota iQ: it will feature a 97-hp 1.3-liter engine and continuously variable transmission and top speed will be around 105 mph.

According to Aston Martin the "Cygnet concept represents a creative, environmentally conscious solution, being small, yet with presence – and highly fuel efficient, now combined with the prestige of Aston Martin’s luxury brand ownership."

Want a Cygnet? You must own another Aston Martin originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 30 December 2009 14:25 EST.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 10 January 2010 14:28 )

BMW 135i Project 1 v1.2 by WheelSTO

Thursday, 31 December 2009 05:36 |

The future of the sport compact market is looking promising, given a swift kick in the pants by Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe and more manufacturer interest with the Toyota FT-86 concept. While these vehicles look promising from the factory these new cars will go to buyers willing to go the extra step in order to get the most out of their latest purchase. These tuner friendly entry level sports cars are a blessing for enthusiasts looking to have fun alongside the big boys at a much lower price. However there is one smaller European model already on the market that can stake a genuine claim as the King of the sport compact segment.

The BMW 135i comes with the same twin turbocharged 300 HP inline six cylinder engine as the longer and heavier 335, and much like the long gone Toyota Supra offers an outstanding base from which to extract regal amounts of power. The Chicago based tuner WSTO has a perfect example of what can be done with the smallest of BMW’s range currently offered here in the U.S. with their 135i Project 1 v1.2. Their update is nothing more then a subtle tune on a 135 that is based around an all new Bastuck quad tipped exhaust system surrounded by a carbon fiber diffuser. WSTO then continued the downforce theme with a complete ground effects package and then finished it off with an aggressive 19 inch wheel and tire package that looks absolutely perfect thanks to the H&R lowering springs. Adding a significant amount of go to the 135’s show WSTO tuned the boosted straight six to make a total of 414 HP, more then enough to fly by Hyundais and Toyotas.

Full details after the jump.

BMW 135i Project 1 v1.2 by WheelSTO originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 30 December 2009 14:00 EST.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 10 January 2010 14:29 )

Mercedes CLS 55 AMG by Wheelsandmore

Thursday, 31 December 2009 05:36 |

The German tuning house WheelsandMore has just unveiled a new customization program for the original four door coupe, the Mercedes Benz CLS 55 AMG. Now the CLS was revolutionary when it introduced the luxury market to a sleek plus sized sedan with the attitude of true sports car, allowing even more of the well to do to have a bit of fun behind the wheel while bringing their friends along for the ride. The Mercedes Benz in house tuners at AMG worked their magic on the CLS and turned it into a real track day competitor and now WheelsandMore have taken the CLS to he next level with more power from a modified ECU, new compressor, custom exhaust manifolds and sports catalysts; raising the CLS 55 AMG’s output from a potent 476 HP all the way up to a tire shredding 575 HP and the curvaceous CLS’s top speed goes up to a super car like 196 MPH. The CLS also benefits from a new sport tuned suspension and diamond encrusted 20 inch rollers housing a set of massive clampers to make sure that you can get back to a stop.

Mercedes CLS 55 AMG by Wheelsandmore originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 30 December 2009 13:00 EST.

Lamborghini 350GTV

Thursday, 31 December 2009 05:36 |

For a man that used to build tractors, a concept car like 350GTV was a big step forward. Ferruccio Lamborghini created Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. in 1963 and the 350GTV was the first prototype he made. The concept previewed the the later 350 GT, the first car ever made by Lamborghini.

You will ask why a tractor constructor decided to move on supercar? It seems that Ferruccio - a very wealthy man at that time - had some problems with his personal Ferrari. When trying to talk with Enzo Ferrari he received an answer he really didn’t liked: "You should stick with building tractors and let me concern about the cars." You can imagine how angry Ferruccio was, so he decided to create his own dream car. And we do not want to be means, but we might say it would have been better for Enzo Ferrari to pay a little attention to him at that moment!

The 350GTV - a prototype built in only one unit - was built at the tractor factory at Cento because the one in Sant’Agatha was not ready yet. The car made its first public appearance at the 1963 Turin Auto Show.

The concept was designed by Franco Scaglione and built by Giorgio Neri and Luciano Bonacini. It was finished in a bright metallic blue and featured a black leather interior.

Lamborghini 350GTV originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 30 December 2009 12:00 EST.

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