The package additionally includes a modified suspension and 21-inch forged alloys, but the true treat is underhood at which Arden has was effective its magic on the whole time period of engines out there on the XF. The range-topping supercharged V8 has carried on bored out based on what i read in 4.2 liters to 4.5 and is aided in building 500 horsepower by a individualized crankshaft, con rods and pistons. The same enlargement can be executed to the naturally-aspirated V8 for 380 hp, amid the 2.7-liter diesel six tuned to 250 hp in its place of the inventory 207.

[Source: Arden]

All it looks to be is a kit car combining the retro styling of the initial Porsche investing in the front and rear ends of the 959. The hybrid concoction may own filled a niche for a present throwback to the earliest 356 clearly as the first-generation Boxster was next to market, but at which the present leaves that production now is up to debate. While we can not say the the end result is a operated of art, it surely is… original.

Follow the link for the auction page, at which the 959 Speedster is beneath reserve at $5,700 amongst a buy-it-now cost a hair beneath $11k.

[Source: eBay via PistonHeads]

The MINI Clubman is not how we would demand too practical, or outstandingly pretty, but AC Schnitzer has finished its highest quality to address the biggie-sized MINI’s faults. AC’s interpretation of the Clubman S begins provided an increase in value in output courtesy of a new sports squander this aids breathing and increments power to 226 hp and 210 lb.-ft. of torque. A “twin sports rear silencer” ensures too you will not be irritating the bordering communities on your way to Macy’s, and a selection of either a uncomplicated spring kit or a height-adjustable racing suspension offers the Clubman a other sporting stance additonally ensuring too details keep planted if you regularly find out to tackle the twisties. AC Schnitzer is producing a option of 17×7.5- or 18×7.5-inch wheels, a new hood in on a bulging fuel dome and aluminum pedals to sweet out the appearance package, along through a limited slip differential to craft guaranteed that peg-leg burnouts are kept in inspect additonally darting for stop-light to stop-light. Hit the jump to looked through AC Schnitzer’s flowery prose roughly its reworked Clubman S.

Naturally, some new rollers are part of the equation, with optional 17-, 18- or 19-inch wheels tucked into the fenders with a 30 mm drop provided by new Brabus sports springs. The visual mods are wrapped up with a wind tunnel-tested front spoiler, rear apron and trunk lid wing, while four chrome exhaust tips hint at the SLK’s new found power.
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Created by the revived Carrozzeria Touring, the Bellagio Fastback is a wagon variant of the Maserati Quattroporte – itself already one of our favorite sedans and a beautiful point of departure. And from the looks of things, Touring has done a far more elegant job than the StudioM Cinqueporte we reported on previously. Carrozzeria Touring will be showcasing the Bellagio alongside its new Superleggera sportscar in a few days at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shores of Italy’s glamorous Lake Como along with such elegant motors as the Bugatti Veyron Fbg by Hermes, BMW Concept CS, Zagato Bentley Continental GTZ and Cadillac CTS Coupe. Follow the jump for more information on the cars participating in this year’s Concorso.

[Source: Carrozzeria Touring and Villa d'Este]

We’re rather pleased that Saleen has seen fit to offer their excellent 302 cubic inch V8 as a crate engine. Having driven several Mustangs equipped with the powerplant , we feel qualified to say that this is an engine more than worthy of carrying on the 5.0 legacy. If you want take-no-prisoners style horsepower, consider opting for the supercharged model, which we found almost too powerful for every day use in the Saleen S302E Mustang. Perhaps a more streetable choice would be the naturally-aspirated version that we sampled in the Saleen/Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang.

Regardless of your choice of induction, the base engine will have started life as one of Ford’s 4.6 liter modular blocks. After being bored and stroked to the requisite five liters, the block receives bigger injectors, ported aluminum heads, performance camshafts, forged-aluminum pistons, forged-steel connecting rods and a forged-steel crank. Power levels range from 390 to 580 horsepower, depending on your choice of options. You can peruse the complete press release after the break.

[Source: Saleen]

Mitsubishi and Subaru are entering round two of the newest battle for all-wheel-drive supremacy and AutoExpress has ringside seats. Both automakers are preparing hard-core versions of their turbocharged, rally-bred road rockets and that means more power, more aerodynamic mods and, in the case of Subaru, less weight.

The Lancer Evolution X MR is on the way, with a new fascia equipped with extra venting and a new air intake, while a revised rear wing, side skirts and blacked-out wheels complete the exterior makeover. Output is increased by 20 hp (in JDM spec) to 305 hp and the mid-range has been tweaked to provide more low-end torque, dropping the 0-60 time to under five seconds. The paddle-shifted SST twin-clutch transmission transfers over from the GSR model (likely with some software revisions) and the body has been stiffened to maximize the MR’s handling.

Subaru is taking a different tack, keeping power upgrades to the STI’s turbo’d 2.5-liter boxer to a minimum and instead focusing on weight reduction. The Impreza WRX STI Spec C will get a slightly revised aero kit, with a roof scoop (functional?), standard gold wheels, a lightweight roof, aluminum trunk lid, compact battery, smaller fuel tank and thinner compartment glass all around. All that work is expected to result in a 154-pound drop in weight, so the Spec C will tip the scales at just over 3,000 pounds.

Subaru is also planning to equip the new Legacy with the STI’s drivetrain, a revised suspension and slapping on an “S402″ badge on the back, along with a sporting interior with more grippy seats. All of this is only for JDM consumption at the moment, but we’d expect to see both the MR and Spec C hit the UK next year, with sales in the U.S. of the MR coming around the same time.
[Source: AutoExpress]