From Spring 2012 the new versions of Renault Twingo RS and Gordini RS will join the range.
As a nice contrast, top of the steering wheel, seat backs and cushions, rev-counter surround and manual climate control controls are finished in white.
Distinguishing features of the Gordini model, as ever, include Gordini blue with whit stripes, 17-inch diamond-effect black wheels, leather trim and automatic climate control. Alternatively you can have the car in Malte Blue, Glacier White, Pearlescent Black or Vif Red.
On the inside, Renault sport yellow stitching accents the steering wheel, dash and seating, with gloss black detailing throughout.
The model comes equipped with a standard sport chassis with the option of a cup chassis option lowers height by 4mm. Low emissions and 3 percent fuel savings are also featured.
This detail, which now runs across the Renault Sport range, recalls Renault's success in Formula 1. Trademark Renault Sport yellow stitching will feature inside Renault Twingo RS (on the steering wheel, seats and dashboard cowl), while the dashboard, radio console, rev-counter housing and lateral air vents all come with Gloss Black inserts.
Renault Sport expertise
New Renault Twingo RS brings the driving enjoyment and sporty performance associated with Renault Sport Technologies' experience of motorsport to an even wider audience:
The optional Cup chassis (ride height lowered by 4mm) is an exceptional feature in new Renault Twingo RS's class, Twingo Gordini RS: the 'French Touch', plus premium features as standard
New Twingo Gordini RS adds a touch of refinement to the attraction of the Renault Sport range.
Matched to a six-speed manual transmission and driving the front wheels, the tiny engine will accelerate the 208 GTi Concept from 0-60 mph in around 7.0 seconds.
Other distinctive exterior features include double chromed exhaust tailpipes, a full bodykit, and a brushed aluminum 208 GTi Concept logo.
Interestingly, Peugeot is revealing not one, but two concept cars in Geneva. In addition to the 208 GTi Concept, Peugeot will also debut its 208-based XY Concept.
Peugeot hasn’t supplied outputs, or performance figures, for the 208 GTi concept, though in the RCZ the engine produces 147kW and 275Nm. The predominantly black cabin features red highlights, including red instrument dial surrounds, red gloss plastic for dash trim inserts, and red stitching for the steering wheel.
Enthusiasts will be hoping the new Peugeot 208 GTi is more like the 205 GTi to drive than the ultimately disappointing 206 GTi and 207 GTi models.
The GTI also features 36mm-wider tracks front and rear, with bigger brake discs (with red brake callipers) – 302mm front, 249mm rear – to help shed speed.
The XY Concept is intended for city dwellers who love distinction and refinement, whereas the Peugeot 208 GTi Concept re-generates an iconic legend.
Wheel arches have wing extensions, and bodywork with sills enhance the stance. Peugeot 208 GTi Concept: The re-generation of a legendary icon The red perforated leather steering wheel continues the check motif, and has a pronounced lower flat section, which carries the GTi Concept logo set in an aluminium ring. The Peugeot 208 GTi Concept takes its propulsion from the powerfully-compact RCZ THP 200 engine. Like all 208s, a small steering wheel greets the driver and with the GTi Concept, this accentuates the dynamic capability of this car with the enhanced power available. For optimum braking performance, the GTi Concept is equipped with four discs; 302mm diameter at the front and 249mm at the rear, set off by red-painted brake callipers. Peugeot 208 XY Concept: Urban chic The passenger compartment is trimmed with crimson stitched leather on the dashboard, armrests, steering wheel rings, gear lever gaiter and sides, and with stripes on seat inserts and floor mats, while the panoramic glass roof is edge-trimmed in black leather.
Pearly grey leather pleated seats feature five metal rings, which pinch and tighten the material. The Peugeot 208 XY Concept rides on exclusive dual-effect 18" alloy wheels complementing its 'Pulsion' colour and special detailing with coloured chrome decorating the panoramic glass roof trim.
Less than two months after the all-new SL-Class roadster debuted at the 2012 Detroit auto show, Mercedes is introducing the high-performance 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG. For the 2013 SL63 AMG, the engine in question is the M157 mill also found in several other recent AMG models. That SL is limited to just 130 mph.
The SL63 rides on an AMG sports suspension based on Mercedes' ABC adaptive suspension and switchable between Comfort and Sport modes.
The standard wheels are lightweight 19-inch units, and buyers can upgrade to forged AMG Performance Studio wheels that measure 19 inches front, 20 inches rear.
The 2013 SL63 AMG is based on the redesigned SL, with the usual performance and cosmetic upgrades.
Options include an AMG performance suspension, AMG rear axle differential lock, ceramic high-performance compound brakes with red-painted calipers, multispoke AMG forged wheels (available in matte black) with 255/35R19 front and 285/30R20 rear tires, and an AMG performance steering wheel.
The SL63 AMG gets a unique front apron with a large airdam, an AMG radiator grille, LED daytime running lights, side sills, rear lip spoiler, diffuser-style rear apron and chromed twin tailpipes.
The stage is set for the new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG. Ola Källenius, CEO at Mercedes-AMG GmbH: "The new SL63 AMG is yet another masterpiece from Mercedes-AMG. Superior performance and high efficiency: the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG is available with a choice of two power outputs for the first time. The weight-optimised AMG sports exhaust system with two chromed twin tailpipes produces a distinctive engine sound.
The Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG is based on a lightweight all-aluminium bodyshell similar to that of the SLS AMG super sports car.
AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control Mercedes-AMG is remaining faithful to the ABC active spring and damper system: the new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG is equipped with an enhanced version of the AMG sports suspension based on Active Body Control as standard. Further standard equipment includes 3 stage ESP®, a speciality exclusive to AMG with "SPORT Handling" mode for particularly keen drivers, while options available from the AMG Performance Studio include an AMG rear axle differential lock and AMG performance suspension.
Newly developed AMG high-performance compound brake system An electric parking brake is fitted as standard, while options available from the AMG Performance Studio include red-painted callipers to denote the AMG Performance package and the even more high-performance, weight-optimised AMG ceramic high-performance compound brake system as seen on the SLS AMG.
The Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG leaves the factory fitted with five-twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey with a high-sheen finish, shod with 255/35 R 19 front and 285/30 R 19 rear tyres. SLS AMG Roadster, SLK55 AMG and SL63 AMG - as the latest addition to the AMG Roadster family, the flagship V8 model displays the hallmark styling elements of a superior high-performance car from Affalterbach: the dynamically distinctive AMG bodystyling comprises the front apron with large air dams, AMG-specific LED daytime running lamps and a lower cross strut in silver chrome. One of the stand-out details on the AMG performance steering wheel is the AMG logo in the lower metal insert. The sportily designed AMG instrument cluster provides a wealth of information and includes a TFT colour monitor, AMG start-up display, AMG main menu and RACETIMER. Further standard equipment for the SL63 AMG at a glance (selection):
Intelligent Light System ILS PRE-SAFE® system Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG high-end surround sound system AMG Performance package (increase in maximum power of 20 kW (27 hp) and maximum torque of 100 Nm; AMG engine cover in genuine carbon fibre, AMG rear axle differential lock, AMG spoiler lip in genuine carbon fibre, red-painted callipers, AMG performance steering wheel in nappa leather/DINAMICA) AMG forged light-alloy wheels AMG forged light-alloy wheels, painted matt black, rim flange with a high-sheen finish AMG performance suspension AMG ceramic high-performance compound brake system AMG Performance Media with telemetry function (available from September 2012) AMG performance steering wheel in nappa leather/DINAMICA To mark the launch of the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, AMG is also offering the special "Edition 1" model.
AMG forged light-alloy wheels, painted matt black, rim flange with a high-sheen finish AMG Performance package designo headliner in black leather
A winning formula: the SL models made by AMG The powerful SL models from Affalterbach are among the most successful AMG models of all time: almost 5000 SL63 AMG models with eight-cylinder naturally aspirated engine were sold between 2008 and 2011. Over 21,500 of the SL55 AMG models with V8 supercharged engine produced between 2001 and 2007 were sold, making it the best-selling AMG model so far. The new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG will be launched in May 2012.
