AUTO CAR: June 2009

New Fiat Palio 2008 Photos

Fiat Palio 2008

Fiat Palio 2008 Pictures

New Fiat Palio 2008 Photos

New Koenigsegg CC Pictures

Koenigsegg CC

Koenigsegg CC Photos

2010 BMW 1-Series: Coupe Gets 2.0-liter Engines, New Sport and LifeStyle Editions for the Hatch

BMW's 1-Series range is entering the 2010 model year with two new engines returning up to 52.mpg US for the coupe and two additional special edition versions for the three- and five-door hatchback models. Starting off with the 1 Series Coupe, the Bavarian automaker is enhancing the two-door model's lineup with the addition of the 120i Coupe that is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine developing 170HP at 6,700 rpm and peak torque of 210Nm /155 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.

The gasoline engine accelerates the 120i Coupe from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 7.8 seconds and offers a top speed of 224km/h or 149 mph. Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is rated at 6.6lt/100km or 35.7mpg US with CO2 emissions of 153gr/km.

The second new model to join the range is the 118d Coupe that features a 2.0-liter turbo diesel churning out 143HP at 4,000 rpm and 300Nm /221 lb-ft of torque between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. With this power plant that is linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox, the 118d Coupe goes from a standstill to 100 km/h (62mph) in 9.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210km/h or 130mph while returning an average fuel consumption of just 4.5lt/100km or 53.2mpg US with a CO2 emission rating of 119gr/km.

Both the 118d and 120i Coupe will be go on sale in Europe in September.

Other new models as of September 2009 are the Lifestyle and Sport Editions which will be available with all engine variants of the three- and five-door hatchback versions of the 1-Series. Highlights of the Lifestyle Edition include the exclusive Marrakesh Brown Metallic paint with matching interior trim and upholstery, additional exterior components in body color and chrome-plated tailpipes as well as specific 17-inch light-alloy rims in five-spoke design.

The Sport Edition models come as standard with the M Sports Package which includes the M Aerodynamics Package, a sports suspension set-up as well as 17-inch light-alloy wheels in dual-spoke design. Furthermore, the BMW 130i and BMW 123d feature 18-inch light-alloy wheels in Ferric Grey paintwork available as an option also on the other model variants.

Other features included in the package are the Blackline rear lights, exterior components in body colour, Shadow Line on the window shaft covers and side window surrounds, foglamps and chrome-plated tailpipes on the exhaust

Inside, the Sport Edition comes with a set of front passenger sport seats, chrome-plated entry trim bearing the name "BMW Edition", stainless-steel pedals, an M footrest, an M sports steering wheel, an M gearshift lever in soft nappa leather, interior trim in Aluminium Glacier Silver and roof lining in anthracite color.

Lee Iacocca's Ford Mustang 45th Anniversary Silver Edition with up to 400HP

The father of the Ford Mustang, Lee Iacocca, has introduced a coach-built version of the American pony car called '2009 1/2 Iacocca Silver Edition Mustang' that will be produced in a strictly limited run of 45 units. Now in his mid-80s, Lee Iacocca was the president of the Ford division when the company introduced the original Mustang in 1964. The special edition Mustang is the result of the collaborative work of Iacocca, designer Michael Leone, and California-based coachbuilder, Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters.

The limited production model that is based on the 2009 Mustang platform will be offered with two power plant options, a normally-aspirated 4.6-liter Ford V8 rated at 320 horsepower and an optional supercharged version delivering 400 horsepower. Both V8s are linked to a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Sliver Mustang's suspension has been uprated with a Ford Racing Handling Package that adds firmer springs and re-valved shock absorbers while an optional 14-inch Ford Racing Braking Package is also available.

Designer Michael Leone reworked the car's exterior that features a unique front-end treatment with deep-set headlights and a more prominent fastback look. As the Mustang's name suggests, the only available exterior color is silver.

Inside, the Iacocca Silver Mustang gets special Iacocca Diamond Design leather seats, an Iacocca signature dash plaque with serial number, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with the "I" logo and Iacocca-badged aluminum door sill plates.

All 45 units of the Iacocca Silver Mustang will be offered exclusively at Southern California's Galpin Ford dealership, with prices set to be revealed at a later date.

Source: iLegacy , Via: Autoblog.com

Iacocca Silver Edition Mustang – Specifications

Engines

4.6-liter V8 with 320 HP (Ford Racing Cold Air - under WARRANTY)

4.6-liter V8 with 400HP Supercharger Optional (Ford Racing Supercharger - under WARRANTY)

Drivetrain

5-speed stick shift transmission (there might be automatics)

Suspension

Ford Racing Handling Package (Ford Racing Package - under WARRANTY)

14-inch' Brakes Optional (Ford Racing Package - under WARRANTY)

Wheels & Tires

Iacocca Design 20" Chrome wheels with "I" Design center cap

20''x 9 ½ " (F), 20"x 9 ½ " (R)

Goodyear Eagle RSA 245 X 45 X R20

Interior

Iacocca Diamond Design Leather Seats with Embroidery Stitching

Iacocca Signature Dash Plaque with Serial Number

Iacocca Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with "I" badge

Iacocca Aluminum Door Still Plates

One-Touch Up/Down power Windows

Two Power Outlets

Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers

Rear Window Defroster

Air-Conditioning

Exterior

Iacocca DESIGN FASTBACK

Iacocca Design Hood Emblem

Iacocca Design Trunk Cap "I" Emblem

Iacocca Design Trunk Lettering

VIDEO: New Honda Civic TYPE R Mugen UK-Spec Model Promotional Film

Following up on our previous story with the Mugen Honda Civic Type R hatchback, we now bring you an official promotional video of the special edition hatchback that's inspired from the JDM Civic Mugen RR sedan. In spite of the fact that in the two-and-half minute long film, Mugen describes the model as a 'UK Spec' edition, in the press release, Honda's dedicated tuning arm makes word of Euro-wide availability. Apparently, we'll have to wait for Mugen to clear things up.

We're still short on official info about the range of upgrades, but aside from the overly-aggressive aero kit, it is rumored that the hot hatch has received a similar treatment to the Japanese market Civic Mugen RR sedan.

If true, this means that we'll most likely see a modified version of the Civic Type R's 2.0-liter VTEC engine delivering close to 240HP, a limited slip differential (already available on the limited run Civic Type R Championship White), chunkier tires, tweaked suspension and a high-performance brake system.

Also expect a pair of body-hugging bucket seats from Recaro while it is possible that Mugen may eliminate certain comfort features in the interior in order to shave a few pounds.

What we can say for certain is that the Mugen Civic Type R will arrive on European shores sometime at the end of summer. In the meantime, and until Honda's official tuner reveals more details, check out the high-quality promotional film below.

VIDEO: BMW X1 SUV Promo Film from Presentation in Mallorca

Blame our corrupted minds, but for a moment there we thought BMW was trying to tell us something with their choice of letters on the final prototype model's license plates... But anyway, this is the first official promotional video of the soon-to-be revealed, X1 crossover. The short film, which was shot at the same location as the media presentation of the X1 in Mallorca in late May, tries to show us the 'joyful' character of the compact-sized SAV on- and off-road. details on the X1.

Wald International's Toyota Land Cruiser Black Bison Edition

Massive 20-inch alloy wheels and a rear diffuser on a Toyota Land Cruiser? Welcome to the fabulous world of Wald International and its 'Black Bison' series. Toyota's engineers may not have had this in mind when they were designing their range-topping luxury off-roader, but what the market wants, the market gets. Wald International has published a full image gallery (31 to be precise) on its new Black Bison package for the Land Cruiser.

The blacked out styling kit for the Land Cruiser that now includes a glossy black front grille comprises of a new front bumper with larger front intakes, a pair of twin fog lights and a lower spoiler, beefy side-steps incorporated in the side skirts and wider fenders.

At the back, the styling package adds a wider bumper that houses a rear diffuser and quad exhaust pipes, rear gate spoiler (under the window) and a roof spoiler that would make any WRX owner green from envy. Customers can choose between black or dark chrome 20-inch alloy wheels.

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