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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Lexmaul Opel GT Stage 4: Porsche Boxster is Punshing Ball

Love Zuffenhausen give finely eight, the Sydney have spawned a competitor. This is the basis of the two-seater as the Opel GT is, but really only came into force Rödermark by tuner Lexmaul under the long hood. The horror of all the Porsche Boxster is now with the 4-Stage Lexmaul performance enhancers available.

The performance of the Lexmaul Opel GT Stage 4 after the procedure is superior. Under the hood lurks then attacked lustige 350 hp, with a wave of torque to 500 Nm in front hertreiben. Thus the Roadster sprints from Lexmaul in 5.4 seconds to 100 and reaches a top speed of over 253 km / h. Thus, the Boxster on the highway to Punshing-ball for the significantly lower elementary athletes.

Just for comparison: the new Porsche Boxster is required for the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h 5.9 seconds total. The classic sprint moves the Lexmaul Opel GT Stage 4 at the level of biting Boxster S, the pace of 100 to 5.3 seconds passed.

On the package of Lexmaul addition of software modification using PPC system to a new turbocharger, a larger intercooler, 3 inch Downpipe with large Sportkat and a MAP kit. Enhanced oil and water hoses complete the set. Using the PPC device can be operated with a push of a button on the diagnosis of a new software interface to the engine controller to play. The rear armor, or an update of the software works just as easy.

Customers who already have a 1-stage increase in performance from standard 264 hp to 312 hp on the PPC-system was performed, however, can be 650 euros on the Stage 4-the price of 3999 Euro sparen. Since these customers already in possession of the programming device, is there only a software update for the new engine peripherals needed.

In order for the newly configured engine's full performance potential, is a stainless steel sport exhaust system with two tailpipes at the price 599 euros required. The robust, not too intrusive sound of Lexmaul sport exhaust system knows to convince a sonorous sound in a stationary position, robust sound when accelerating and comfortable restraint of constant travel speed.

Without the everyday practicality to give Lexmaul takes 279 Euro for the Opel GT with lowering springs 25 millimeters closer to the asphalt, resulting in handling and optics makes a positive impact. The suspension characteristics ensures good traction and leads, combined with reduced curl and a high dynamic load capacity to a total well-balanced handling.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

TechArt Porsche Cayenne Diesel: The self-ignition of the spark jumps over

Porsche's new ground and transplanted in a Cayenne V6 turbo-diesel for his campaign to reduce the fuel consumption consistently continue. The new model has these days on the market and already presents Porsche tuner TechArt at the Geneva Motor Show (05.03.2009 - 15.03.2009) the individual performance for the new drive.

The individualisation of TechArt program emphasizes the character of the SUVs. To characterize elegance and sporty dynamics of the striking appearance with the TechArt Aerokit I equipped self igniter. Demonstrated strength and rapidity of the refined diesel Cayenne by agile design of the new front spoiler with an integrated headlight unit.

Aerodynamic side skirts and an aesthetically modeled with an integrated rear bumper diffuser and new tailpipes in Doppelovaldesign highlight the dynamic character of the Porsche Cayenne Diesel to show. Furthermore, promises of improved roof spoiler a striking appearance with a lower CW value. Headlamps and tail lamps round out the aperture measures.

For the sporty road holding TechArt lowers the car body through the air suspension module "sport" from. For the road to make contact either the TechArt-alloy wheels of the type "Formula" in 10 x 21 inches with 295/35 tires in the size or design "Formula II" in 10 x 22 inches and 295/30er-Breitreifen. By langgeschwungene spokes allow the Formula wheels improved Radhausentlüftung and look at the brakes.

In the circular interior trims in fine lacquer or noble carbon style. Through a high-quality materials and precision manufacturing TechArt wants more points, so many exclusive accessories in the option list and the interior of the Porsche Cayenne Diesel a special touch.

Sporty and luxurious accents, inter alia, an ergonomically shaped 3-spoke airbag sports steering wheel, the pedals and footrests with initial strips of aluminum, as well as the contrasting decorative stitching in white, through the black-held seats, the dashboard and center console out.