The 2013 Maserati GranCabrio Sport convertible has a bigger engine than its predecessor. Both exterior and interior finishes provide Maserati fans something to look forward to.

The technological improvements mean that Maserati has managed to squeeze an extra ten horsepower from the engine without increasing carbon emissions or raising the fuel consumption level.

Specifications

Engine

The GranCabrio comes with a naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V8 engine that generates 460 horsepower and a torque of 384 pounds-feet. The state of the art engine incorporates the latest technological developments in building techniques and software for electronic control.

When the ‘Speed’ button is pressed, the powerful engine accelerates the car from zero to 60 in just 4.8 seconds, with a top speed of 185 mph.

Exterior

The front bumper has been redesigned and gives a clear profile of speed and power. It helps improve road handling, and directs the airflow around the front brakes to provide additional cooling. The lighting units retain their shape from the previous model but an all-new LED system is now used for the daytime running lights.

At the rear, the taillights are now less wide, and are covered in a darker color. The appearance of the car when seen from the rear also conveys the sportiness of the car, with the rear diffuser having integrated twin exhausts in black.

Interior

New ergonomic design features have been used on the inside for both front and rear seats. The steering wheel has also been given a new design, with a flattened rim, giving a better grip for sports driving.

The 2013 Maserati GranCabrio Sport designers have replaced the wood inlays and wood trim with carbon fiber pieces.

Transmission

The six-speed, automatic transmission is based on that used in the GranTurismo. Torque is transmitted to the limited slip differential via a steel crankshaft.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary is a limited edition car whose target market is wealthy collectors of motor racing vehicles.

The cars will be built at Affalterbach, a municipality in Southern Germany, it is where the headquarters of Mercedes Benz-AMG is located. Production of this anniversary edition will be limited to five cars, each will be built by hand.

Specifications

Bernt Schneider

Race driver Bernt Schneider is closely involved with the project and will personally sign a certificate of exclusivity on each car. Schneider won the DTM championship five times and was world champion in FIA GT racing in 1995 before joining Mercedes-AMG where he works as an instructor, test driver and an ambassador for the Mercedes-AMG brand.

Each buyer will take delivery of his or her 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary car at Affalterbach, and will receive personal instruction in the car from Schneider himself. The five new owners will be provided with driver training at AMG’s driving academy.

Even though these cars cost over half a million dollars, the chance to own such a prestigious vehicle and receive tutoring from such an iconic figure is bound to attract a lot of interest.

Seating

The car is built for the racetrack rather than the road, but Mercedes-AMG has added a passenger seat to the anniversary model. Apart from that, the interior is designed for racing functionality rather than a luxury driving experience. Both the steering wheel and the six point safety harnesses have silver trims. Each car’s serial number is shown on badges affixed to the seat backs and the central console.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 45th Anniversary car utilized a new painting technology that the company refers to as “magno graphite.” This is used extensively on the car’s body, and also on the rollover safety cage and the wheels.

Graphics displaying the 45th anniversary message are displayed on the doors. The graphics are not painted on. Instead, the underlying carbon fiber used to build it follows the contour of the message.

The 2012 G-Power BMW 1M Coupe is closely related to the BMW M3, and in fact shares the same rear and front axles.

The 1M Coupe boasts a new exhaust system, which is 20% lighter than the typical one since it is made from titanium.

The 1M also comes with an upgraded engine for better performance.

Specifications

Engine

The G-Power BMW 1M Coupe features a 4.0L V8 engine that produces 435 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 435 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 rpm. Although the general output is remarkable, it is the execution of this output which can be said to be so outstanding. The supercharger is perfectly tuned to generate 40% extra torque between 5000 rpm and the car’s maximum 8,300 rpm.

This power plant is connected to a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox, enabling the 1M Coupe to reach 136.7 mph in 12.7 seconds and achieve a maximum speed of 205.05 mph. This car is brought to a halt though a G-Power brake system, which uses 15.59-inch carbon-ceramic brake discs up front.

Exterior & Interior

The exterior, which comes with a deep bronze coat, features 20-inch G-Power Silverstone wheels wrapped with Michelin tires. The rear boot lip and the hood are made of carbon fiber material with the boot boasting vent openings and M3 design.

The interior receives some tweaks too, adding draping layers of Alcantara and premium leather, while the cushions have been reshaped to give the seats more style and grip. The 1M Coupe boasts a 2-tone arrangement of white and bronze, giving the interior an outstanding contrast that goes perfectly well with the external color.

In general, it can be said that G-power did an excellent job by taking an already stylish car and tweaking it to a classier car. Although the exterior did not receive many modifications, the interior has been well tweaked to compensate for that. The increased power output will also put this car a step further from its closest rivals.

A comprehensive modification on the Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG has transformed into the elite Kicherer Mercedes-Benz CLS 6.3 Yachting.

The CLS 6.3 Yachting comes with appealing exterior updates, more power and great braking system.

These two always combine to create cars that truly have a wow factor to them. This is just another example.

Specifications

*Stock specs

Engine & Performance

The CLS 6.3 Yachting is powered by a 5.5L Bi-turbo power train that produces 625 horsepower and 634 lbs-ft of torque. This power enables the 6.3 Yachting to achieve a top speed of 186 mph. The Biturbo transforms the Yachting from just a luxury sports saloon to a real performance car.

This car comes with a suspension lowering module, in-house limited slip-differential, and high performance brakes to improve its overall performance. A Kicherer PowerConverter has also been incorporated to boost the sense of acceleration by neutralizing the electronic accelerator pedal’s moment of inertia. It is also plays a great role in making acceleration more smooth. In addition to that, the wheels and tires combine to ensure a perfect grip.

Exterior

The German tuner Kicherer has fitted the 4-door sedan with 20-inch axle front and 21 inches axle rear RS-1 forged wheels. The wheels are connected to an electronically adjusted chassis and high-performance braking system with steel-flex brake lines.

The exterior is wrapped in a cool full-cover star-graphite film, and boasts other notable features like rear deflector comprising of 4 squared exhaust pipes, trunk lid spoiler and front splitter.

Interior

Going into the interior, the Kicherer Mercedes-Benz CLS 6.3 Yachting is outfitted with leather upholstery, Alcantara-wrapped steering column and cool contrasting stitches. Carbon fiber has also been used in almost excessive ways in most surfaces, to lower the overall body weight.

The 2012 Kicherer Mercedes-Benz CLS 6.3 Yachting is a sports car combining power and stylish design. The Kicherer has done a great job in transforming Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG to the 6.3 Yachting. With its powerful engine, the Yachting is likely to give its rivals a competition they have not been expecting.

Lamborghini unveiled a new design for their most successful supercar, the Gallardo, at the Paris Motor show Automobil in 2012.

The new look is even more extreme and much more aggressive; the Gallardo LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica is a combination of all the best bits from the Gallardo line. The LP 570-4 follows the LP 560-4 which is just as potent as all other Lambo’s.

With the focus on high performance, a purist look and a lightweight design, the Superleggera and the Spyder Performante is the pinnacle of Lamborghini’s Gallardo family. With the Edizione Tecnica enhancements, these cars are something that Lamborghini can remain truly proud of.

Specifications

Improvements

Gallardo models benefit from a myriad of minor improvements such as a fixed high rear wing, carbon-ceramic brake technology and a higher level of equipment. Combined with a new lower weight, durability and fade resistance, the Edizione Tecnica re-establishes the Gallardo supercars as some of the best in the super car segment.

Color Combinations

The Edizione Tecnica comes with 3 (optional) exclusive color combinations that enhances the Gallardo’s new look. The front air intakes and roof arch are painted in a contrast color to further enhance the aggressive and powerful nature of the LP570-4.

Available contrast combinations are: matte black body with orange pillars/intakes, matt white body and orange pillars/intakes and orange body with matt black pillars/intakes. Additionally, each of the 6 enhanced Gallardo models can be further customized using the Ad Persona program.

Design Enhancements

The Edizione Tecnica is an extremely striking Lamborghini and not just because of the new contrasting paint job. The nose of this newly redesigned Gallardo model is extremely pointed, the air intakes are larger and the aerodynamic spoiler on the front makes this car sleeker yet more aggressive looking.

Simple yet aesthetically pleasing enhancements are also made to the back end of the Lamborghini’s oldest super car. The aerodynamic air diffuser frames the clearly visible exhausts and the whole car emanates style and a sophisticated design that appears to be directly inspired by championship racing cars.