Posts Tagged ‘RS’

  • Porsche 911 GT3 RS Vs BP Petrol Pump
    There’s no real details on the following, however it is evident that a Porsche GT3 RS managed to crash into a BP pump in England. We know it’s England because of the police vehicle parked in the background. So, just how lucky is the driver? ...
    by Dean at September 17th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
  • Wimmer RS Dunlop-Performance Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
    Wimmer RS has modified the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. And not just any AMG, but the one that includes the AMG Performance Package Plus. The total package is called the Dunlop-Performance and it’ll compete in the Tuner’s Grand Prix on the Hockenheimring. Changes to the AMG include a new revised ECU, new exhaust manifold, improved air-intake and a new air filter...
    by Dean at September 9th, 2010 at 01:09 pm
  • BBR Modifies The Ford Focus RS To Over 400-Horsepower
    BBR are offering performance parts for the Ford Focus RS hatchback. The standard Focus RS boasts a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine with 300-horsepower and 400Nm of torque, however with the first Phase from BBR power amounts to 342-hp with 500Nm of torque. Following this, the Phase 2 kit will offer an ECU upgrade, a high-flow intercooler and an inlet hose for 355-horsepower...
    by Dean at August 10th, 2010 at 09:08 pm
  • Hell Yeah! Ford Focus RS For South Africa
    Ford South Africa has announced that the awesome Focus RS will be available to the locals. “There has been a great deal of demand for the Ford Focus RS,” says Ben Pillay, Ford Marketing Manager. “It’s an iconic model and we are very excited that South African customers, who are so passionate about performance, will now have the opportunity to own one.” The...
    by Dean at July 22nd, 2010 at 04:07 pm
  • The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Has Been Revealed! We’ve Got Details, Images & Videos
    462kW with a 500 unit production run. Those are two numbers for the Porsche GT2 RS, a new sports car from the German automaker. The weight drop on the model will be 70kilograms, while the engine will be a 3.6-litre boxer unit connected to a pair of turbochargers. There is a total of 1,370 kilograms in the weight department, a set of 19-inch wheels, a Porsche Adaptive...
    by Dean at May 12th, 2010 at 02:05 pm
  • Leaked Before Reveal: The Porsche 911 GT2 RS
    New Images of the Porsche 911 GT2 RS has once again founder their way online prior to the official reveal. The leaked images show a carbon fibre hood with massive air intakes in the bumper. The wheels have been changed, and the interior features a bit of red. No mechanical details yet, but expect something exciting.. We hope. ...
    by Dean at May 12th, 2010 at 02:05 pm
  • Snapped Prior To Launch: Porsche 911 GT2 RS
    Porsche’s up and coming 911 GT2 RS has been photographed prior to its mid-May launch. The image was snapped at a dealer event. Unfortunately it’s slightly choppy, however it’s better than nothing, right? Right. Moving onto important details, like performance. The 911 GT2 RS will be a racer, it should house a roll cage, an active suspension and...
    by Dean at May 5th, 2010 at 02:05 am
  • Mountune’s Ford RS Package Has Been Priced In The UK
    Remember the Mountune package for the Ford Focus RS? The tuning kit which makes the RS better than the limited edition RS500 has now been priced at Priced £1,995 for the United Kingdom. Mountune’s MP350 was developed alongside Ford Team RS and it offers power similar, well better, than that of the RS500. Power is boosted by 15% for an overall of 257kW with 460Nm...
    by Dean at April 20th, 2010 at 06:04 pm
  • Mountune Makes The Ford Focus RS Better Than The RS500
    Mountune, a UK tuning company, has released a new kit for the Ford Focus RS. The new kit is essentially aimed at making your older RS better than the up and coming RS500 — which happens to already be sold out. The MP350 package will be available for all RS owners, old or new. Power is boosted by 15% for an overall of 257kW with 460Nm of torque. The tuner added a...
    by Dean at April 11th, 2010 at 02:04 pm
  • The Chevrolet Cruze Eco And RS Models Will Be At The New York Motor Show
    Chevrolet are planning to introduce a brand new trim level for their four-door Cruze at the New York Motor Show. The brand will introduce a new Eco and RS package for the sedan, where the ECO will boast 40mpg while the RS will have a new aerodynamic package. The Cruze Eco for 2011 will use a 1.4-litre Ecotec engine with 103kW and 200Nm of torque. This motor will be connected...
    by Dean at March 29th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
  • The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept Will Be On Show In Detroit
    The latest details on the Chevrolet Aveo RS have arrived. The new model will make its debut next week where it will become “a wake-up call for the small-car segment”. The new model will be longer, wider and more spacious than the current model. Expect to see a set of 19-inch wheels being powered by a 1.4-litre Ecotec turbocharged engine with 138-horsepower. This...
    by Dean at January 8th, 2010 at 07:01 pm
  • McChip Ford Focus RS — 295kW Of Power With Over 600Nm Of Torque
    McChip has modified the Ford Focus RS. The already powerful RS has just received a 30kW jump to 254kW with 520Nm of torque. The 0-100km/h time was not supplied, however the top speed is expected to be about 271km/h. Power stage 2 will see a new intercooler, special spark plugs, new electronic modifications, a new sports exhaust and a new inlet manifold. These other addition...
    by Dean at December 22nd, 2009 at 11:12 pm
  • GGR Boosts More Power Out Of The Ford Focus RS
    Graham Goode Racing, GGR, has launched a new performance package for the European specification Ford Focus RS. The first kit included a little ECU upgrade, while this one now adds the same ECU upgrades with a carbon fibre cold air induction system, a large capacity air to intercooler with alloy diverter plates, a larger set of injections, silicone boost hoses, a new large...
    by Dean at November 24th, 2009 at 05:11 pm
  • Ford Will Create Another 400 Focus RS Models For The German Market
    Ford originally planned to create 1,200 units of the hottest Focus, called the RS. The company has now decided that due to high demand, and the love of money, that they would like to build an additional 400 Focus RS models exclusively for Germany. This will increase the total to 1,600 units of the 305-horsepower hot-hatch. The automaker said that this is a one-off...
    by Dean at November 19th, 2009 at 06:11 pm
  • Loder1899 Has Modified The Ford Focus RS To 345-HP
    Loder1899, a German tuning company has decided to modify – the already modified – Ford Focus RS. The Focus RS already pumps out 300-horsepower, but this wasn’t enough for the tuning company. The new package features a sport exhaust system along with a new air filter and some other upgrades for a total of 40 extra hp. The power from the 2.5-litre...
    by Dean at October 28th, 2009 at 07:10 pm