Aston Martin Launches Performance Upgrades for Best Sport Car 4.3 V8 Vantage

Aston Martin Sport Car 4.3 V8 Vantage Yellow Candy Color Front Side

Following the introduction of the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7 this summer, Aston Martin is now offering owners of the previous 4.3-liter V8 Vantage retrospective selection-fit power improvement with the new Sport Pack option. Available through the company's dealer network can upgrade was implemented through a revised induction system and re-program the ECU. In addition to kit, peak power is raised by 20bhp to 400bhp, increased 4.3 V8 Vantage's top speed of 177mph (285 km / h), while Aston claims that there is a slight improvement in the 0-60mph sprint time, without however giving any official figures.

Aston Martin Sport Car 4.3 V8 Vantage Yellow Candy Color Back Side

Users can also opt for a new sport car package option that was introduced on the new V8 Vantage 4.7 earlier this year. The package consists of springs and Bilstein dampers with improved set of lightweight forged aluminum 5-spoke wheels.

Aston Martin Sport Car 4.3 V8 Vantage Silver Color Front Side

Aston Martin Sport Car 4.3 V8 Vantage White Modification Color Front Side

Cadillac CTS Coupe 2011

We first witnessed the new Cadillac CTS Coupe at the 2008 North America International Auto Show in Detroit last year. Remaining true to the concept revealed there, the ready for prime time CTS Coupe is as stunning in person as it is in front of the camera lens.

“CTS Coupe is the new focal point of Cadillac, expressing both our technical and design capabilities,” said Bryan Nesbitt, Cadillac general manager. “It is intended to appeal to a new generation of car enthusiasts.”

Available in both rear-wheel and All-wheel drive format; the CTS Coupe is intended as a classic 2+2 layout. Power comes in the form of a direct injection 3.6L V6 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. A 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (and available steering wheel mounted shift buttons) is optional. Performance is rated at a stellar 304 horsepower while still achieving a respectable 27 mpg highway.

Inside, features include integrated iPod/MP3 compatibility, a 40 gig hard drive, pop-up navigation system and BOSE 5.1 sound. Front seats are supremely comfortable with back seats providing adequate space for small to medium-sized occupants. Sales of the new CTS Coupe are expected to begin in spring 2010 with a “V” model making its debut later in the year.

Spyker C8 Aileron

Spyker Cars' C8 line has been around for a couple years now. The C8 Aileron prototype concept car was shown to great critical reception at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2008, but Geneva 2009 brings the full, glorious introduction of the next generation C8 model, the 2009 Spyker C8 Aileron.

The second-generation C8, of which the Aileron is the first edition, keeps the classic Spyker design details intact. It is a car with functional and ornamental scoops, inlets and outlets in all the right places, but unlike the C8 Laviolette and Spyder before it, the 2009 C8 Aileron doesn't look overburdened with too many flashy design details.

The general design theme set forth by the Aileron has shifted to echoing the turbine engines found on classic airplanes. The turbine theme extends to the air intakes, lighting, exterior venting and details, and most of all in the knockout-gorgeous 19 inch multispoke the wheels.

The C8 Aileron "Aeroblade" 19s, which are some of the most beautiful wheels ever featured on a production car, show a 10-spoke design that does justice to the claim that they are styled like the blades of jet engines. Finished in chrome and wrapped in 235/35-19 tires up front with meaty 290/30-19 rubber in the rear, C8 Aileron cars equipped with the Aeroblade will instantly stand out from anything on the road, or even on the green at Pebble Beach.

Power is not abundant for a car of this prestige and price bracket; the only engine choice is an Audi-sourced 4.2 liter V8 spitting out 400 horsepower. Two transmissions are available: a Getrag 6-speed manual or ZF 6-speed automatic. Either choice should put the power to the street just fine, but enthusiasts will go for the Getrag as a matter of course.

With an all-aluminum chassis and a lift-off two piece body wrapping the supple interior and mid-mounted V8, the C8 Aileron should make the most of the power present with what should be an extremely light curb weight. The car is for those who think about design first, and from the scissor doors to body curves that look perfectly excecuted from any angle, it should not disappoint its intended clientele.

Lincoln MKS 2010

Vehicle Summary
The Lincoln MKS luxury sedan competes with the Acura RL, Infiniti M and Cadillac STS. Lincoln has at least one advantage going in: The MKS is based on the Ford Taurus, a car whose full-size dimensions mean more interior room than most of the midsize offerings in the luxury-sedan segment.

Vehicle Overview
The Lincoln MKS luxury sedan competes with the Acura RL, Infiniti M and Cadillac STS. Lincoln has at least one advantage going in: The MKS is based on the Ford Taurus, a car whose full-size dimensions mean more interior room than most of the midsize offerings in the luxury-sedan segment.

New for 2010
The Lincoln MKS gets Ford's newest V-6 engine: a twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V-6. Other updates include an updated Sync system, available adaptive cruise control and a self-parking system.

Exterior
It's difficult to tell the MKS is related to the Taurus, as Lincoln has done quite a bit to differentiate its version. Styling elements include Lincoln's familiar waterfall grille, cut by a vertical strip with Lincoln's crossbar logo. The thin, horizontal headlights look a lot like the ones on an Acura TL.

Around back, the taillights flow toward a high bumper. There are chrome elements on the window frames, door sills and outlines on the lower air dam. The EcoBoost MKS features a unique grille, side rocker panels and a rear spoiler.

* Available 18-, 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels
* Keyless-entry keypad
* Capless refueling system
* Fog lamps
* Automatic high-intensity-discharge headlamps
* Dual chrome exhaust
* Optional dual-panel sunroof
* Optional adaptive headlights

Interior
Inside, the MKS' interior comes with lots of leather; it covers the seats, door panels and dashboard. The center controls flow seamlessly toward a center tunnel that supports the gearshift and two independently adjustable armrests. For 2010, an updated Sync system provides real-time traffic, turn-by-turn navigation, and news and sports updates.

The MKS' passenger volume totals 105.9 cubic feet. That beats the Cadillac STS (102.9), Acura RL (99.1) and Infiniti M (105.2). The difference is most noticeable in the backseat.

* Leather seating surfaces, shifter and steering wheel
* Powered tilt/telescoping steering wheel
* Dual-zone automatic climate control
* Ford Sync system
* Heated front and rear seats
* Ventilated/cooled front seats
* Optional voice-activated navigation
* Optional THX 14-speaker surround-sound stereo
* Optional adaptive cruise control and self-parking system

Under the Hood
The MKS' 3.7-liter V-6 is a unique engine, not found on the Ford Taurus. It works with a six-speed automatic transmission. For 2010, the MKS gets a new EcoBoost, twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V-6 powertrain. The engine has the power output of a 4.6-liter V-8, but with V-6 fuel economy. According to Ford, the EcoBoost V-6 will achieve 16/25 mpg city/highway. The EcoBoost powertrain comes standard with all-wheel drive.

* 273-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 with 270 pounds-feet of torque
* 355-hp, twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 with 350 pounds-feet of torque
* Six-speed automatic transmission
* Available front- or all-wheel drive

Safety
Ford's Sync system also features a 911-assist feature that connects the vehicle's occupants to an emergency operator when an airbag deploys.

* Side curtain airbags
* Traction control
* Antilock brakes
* Electronic stability system
* Reverse-sensing system
* Optional rearview camera