Opel Insignia by Steinmetz

December 1, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
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The Opel Insignia is proving itself to be an attractive package of pricing, style, and nice technology like innovative lighting systems and adaptive suspension. For any tuner looking to do extra work on the Insignia, a competent canvas is laid out in front of them.

Steinmetz is one such “artist” going for the Insignia canvas with this provisional tuning package. It consists of a ride lowering suspension system, black and white 20-inch alloy wheels, changes to the front grille and front spoiler, a rear silencer tailpipe and floor mats.

Hot Rod ‘33 by Factory Five

September 20, 2008 by Draqos · Leave a Comment
Filed under: concept cars 

How can you have the easier a Hot Rod? Easy. Buy a new kit released by Factory Five.
OK, probably sounds a little strange that the new model is called “Hot Rod’33″, but that the offer from Factory Five may be characterized as a new one.
While Hot Rod’s old school does not lack the flair and character, antique cars leave much to be desired in terms of the chassis design and performance. Factory Five is known for Cobra kit sites, and the design of the new all combining their experiences in racing and extreme sports with all the style and simplicity of Hot Rod’s traditional.
As the name implies, the car is based on Ford in early 30s who was (and still is) very popular among passionate.
Chassis designed in CAD has been produced in the idea of performance and cantareste little over 900kg. It includes a coilover front suspension and rear suspension, both derived from the racing cars produced by Factory Five.

The body of the roadster (with optional hardtop roof) and full interior are also included as part of the kit.
Buyer has the option to choose the engine and transmission, tires, jantele, paint and other minor details still some finishing.
Regarding the price, complete kit goes from $ 20,000. May sound like much, but it is reasonable if you take into account the work of engineering, the complexity of the kit, and potential performance offered.

Lincoln MKS 2009 Concept car

June 7, 2008 by Draqos · Leave a Comment
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It might be an overstatement to say this is the most important car in Lincoln’s history, but a lot of pressure rides on the MKS’s 20-inch chromed wheels. Ford’s travails of late are common knowledge, but its much-publicized turnaround keeps running into roadblocks, the latest being that, for the first time in 26 years, Ford’s FSeries is no longer the top-selling nameplate in the United States. In F-150 sales alone, FoMoCo is down almost 300,000 units compared with its peak years.