Mansory tunes the Mercedes G-Class

Mansory Mercedes G-Class 28.2.2013

Features revised styling inside and out

Mansory has introduced a new styling package for the facelifted Mercedes G-Class.

On the styling front, the model can be equipped with a new front bumper (with an integrated spoiler), a revised grille and LED daytime running lights. The company also offers distinctive headlights, a sports exhaust system and a variety of carbon fiber components including the hood, mirror casing, taillight covers and rear diffuser.

For a more exclusive appearance, the company offers an assortment of wheels including 23-inch one-piece alloys with ultra-high-performance 305/30/23 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti tires.

Customers can also order a bespoke interior with premium leather seats, a sports steering wheel, aluminum pedals and carbon fiber trim.

Pagani confirms using two sets of tires on Top Gear

Pagani Zonda R race slicks - note tread depth wear indicator holes

Pirelli P Zero Corsa and Trofeo

Pagani has provided additional explanations about the tire controversy during Top Gear Power Lap competition.

When asked by Jalopnik why the Huayra had no "P-Zero Corsa" branding on the tires as well as a different pattern, Pagani replied they used two types of tires for the Top Gear test track footage: the regular Corsas and the Zonda R-derived Trofeo tires.

The reason why Pagani said they only used Corsa tires in the press release was because they wanted "to push them on the media." Pagani added all Pirelli tires used for the Huayra are derived from the ones mounted on the Zonda R. Since those modified Trofeo tires are legal, Pagani did not cheat during the Top Gear test but they should have been clearer right from the beginning.

Although those custom Trofeo tires are street legal, Pagani says these shouldn't be used in heavy rain. Based on the record-breaking lap, we assume they used modified Trofeos for the Power Lap, while for anything else Corsas were mounted.

2013 SRT Viper now available with Track Pack

2013 SRT Viper with Track Pack, 600, 27.02.2013

62 pounds lighter

SRT has announced the optional Track Pack is now available for the 2013 Viper and Viper GTS.

When SRT introduced the new Viper last year they said a Track Pack will be optionally available. Now, the additional equipment is available for the regular Viper and the more expensive GTS version.

To increase downforce and provide better cooling, the package includes uprated brake cooling ductwork, while the Brembo braking kit features all-new brake rotors which are 8 lbs (3.6 kg) less heavy. This means the Viper fitted with the Track Pack has lost 32 lbs (14.5 kg) compared to the stock model.

The list of weight-saving measures doesn't end there as thanks to the new wheels and Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires, the Viper/Viper GTS Track Pack version weighs 62 lbs (28.1 kg) less overall. There's also a four-mode traction / stability control system part of the kit.

SRT has not released photos or details about pricing yet.

Mercedes-Benz to offer illuminated emblem star [video]

German bling

Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH will offer an illuminated central grille star for many of its above compact models.

Boasting an optical fiber with LED technology, the white star emblem is lighted only when the car is stationary. The "Illuminated Star" shines when the car is unlocked or the engine is stopped. It also lights up when the door or trunk is opened. Once the door/trunk is closed, the star will go off in 15 seconds.

Already on sale for the M- and GL-Class models, the luminous star will also be optionally available starting next month for the C-, CLS- E-Class models. It won't be available for the cars fitted with Distronic or Distronic Plus. Another requirement is to have the star in the radiator grille. This optional feature costs 300 EUR.

Toyota i-Road Concept

Posted on 02.27.2013 14:00 by Kirby Garlitos

Toyota’s participation at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show involves the debut of two new concepts, one of which, the GT 86 Open Top Concept, is understandably getting all the attention.

But don’t sleep on the other concept because chances are, at least in the future, you might find more of these bad boys out on the road.

It’s called the i-Road Concept, Toyota’s zero-emission concept study of a future city car. Not a whole lot of details were divulged, but the automaker did say that the concept will be come with a 1+1 tandem-seating layout.

It’s a compact, fun, and emission-free personal mobility concept that doesn’t look all that impressive - it reminds us of a fly, unfortunately, but it does come with future tech that will probably be of good use as the world shifts toward a more eco-friendly approach to living.

In any case, we’ll have more info surrounding the i-Road concept when it makes its debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

Toyota i-Road Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 14:00 EST.

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KTM X-Bow GT

Posted on 01.23.2013 07:00 by Kirby Garlitos

The Geneva Motor Show is considered one of the biggest auto shows in the calendar year. So, if you’re an Austrian automaker looking to follow up and introduce the next generation model of your track sports car, you’d pick Geneva as the ideal venue to debut your new vehicle, right?

That appears to be the thinking KTM has after word has come out that they’re planning to preview the next-generation X-Bow in Geneva. This shouldn’t really come as a surprise to a lot of people, especially when you consider that it’s about time a successor to the X-Bow arrived.

Plus, there have been plenty of rumors surrounding this said successor, which, by the way, is penciled in as the X-Bow GT. So with the biggest auto show on the horizon, the time seems appropriate for the folks over at KTM to finally put all the whispers at ease and bring the X-Bow GT to the forefront.

We know we’re not the only ones waiting for this debut.

Find out more about the KTM X-Bow GT after the jump

Image Note: The images used are of the standard X-Bow.

KTM X-Bow GT originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 23 January 2013 07:00 EST.

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