Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster from tuning studio VATH

Mercedes SLS AMG supercar has been repeatedly the target of tuning in a variety of studios, but most often subjected to refinements coupe, but experts from VATH Automobiltechnik presented a package for SLS AMG Roadster.


Externally, the roadster has got carbon fiber front spoiler, new rear wing and side "skirts" as well as stylish mnogospitsevymi black 20-inch alloy wheels.
                           


The interior tuning Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster on VATH wears leather upholstery, carbon fiber inserts and signposted to 400 km / h speedometer, although this rate does not accelerate the car. However, engineers have worked very seriously on the adjustment of the engine.

In the studio added a turbocharger, reconfigure the electronic control unit ECU and improved cooling system, allowing to raise the 6.3-liter returns "eight" from 571 to 702 hp and maximum torque has increased to an impressive 850 Nm vs. 650 Nm base.

Now, from zero to hundreds roadster accelerates in 3.6 seconds (0.2 faster than the standard), and its top speed of 330 km / h The cost of the package of improvements in the company valued at 85,130 euros.

Volkswagen is preparing to absorb the brand Porsche

German Volkswagen Group back in 2009 acquired 49.9% shares of another German car manufacturer - Porsche. Three years later, VW intends to acquire the remaining 50.1% of the company and thus fully absorb the brand.
If the first transaction cost "Volkswagen" of 3.9 billion euros, the second will result in 4.46 billion euros and its one ordinary share. After the closing, scheduled for August 1 this year, the German company will become a full owner is no longer nine, and ten marks, namely: Audi, Skoda, Bugatti, Volkswagen, Seat, Bentley, Lamborghini, MAN, Scania and Porsche.
Recall that initially, seven years ago, the situation with Porsche and Volkswagen has been dramatically reversed. That Porsche was trying to absorb the concern VW. But for this company would have to take big loans from credit banks, and this would lead to very serious losses. Then came the financial crisis and the automaker still had to abandon this idea.

Porsche is preparing a new modification of the model 911

This is a modified 911 GT3. The world premiere is planned for the coupe in 2013. It will be held at the International Motor Show in Geneva


The seventh generation of the Porsche 911 began producing in 2011. But at this point in production did not all vehicle modifications. Thus, modifications in the line 911 is not enough versions of GT3. Its premiere will take place in about a year - at the Geneva International Motor Show, which traditionally opens in March.
According to information received by the publication Autocar, the new Porsche 911 GT3 in addition to the corrected appearance will receive a slightly upgraded engine. This means that instead of the current 435-horsepower 3.8-liter gasoline six-cylinder boxer engine will produce 450 "mares." Dynamic characteristics of sports car will also grow, but what exactly limits - to date unknown.
But we know that the car will lose its traditional mechanical transmission, and in return receive a box of proprietary robotic PDK. It should be noted that, despite the greater weight of the unit, the new Porsche 911 GT3 not only add but also throw the weight around 40 pounds. This will occur through the use of new materials in the body.

Porsche

Porsche AG (full name of Dr. Ing. Hc F. Porsche AG) - German sports car manufacturer of luxury. The company was founded in 1931 subjects of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Ferdinand Porsche. Initially, it only provided services for the design of cars, but did not produce them itself. It was Porsche, the German Government commissioned to develop a "people's car", later known as the Volkswagen Beetle. Of the major nodes "bug" going and the first sports car brand Porsche, issued in single copies.
After the Second World War, the compact sports cars Porsche began to be produced commercially, and in 1963 came the legendary Porsche 911, which (after some modifications) is available now. In today's lineup to complement the company's sports car the Boxster and Cayman, and Cayenne SUV made ​​its debut in the spring of 2009 sedan Panamera. The company belongs to the Porsche and Piech families, and in 2011, was expected to fully merge with Volkswagen

The headquarters and main production: Stuttgart (Germany).

Opel

The full name of the company Opel - Adam Opel AG. The company's founders - five brothers, Opel, and the name of the firm has received the full name of their father - Adam Opel, the owner of the company for the production of sewing machines and bicycles. The first Opel car was released in 1902 and had a two-cylinder engine. The production unfolded, the model was graciously accepted the consumer, but in 1911 the factory burned down. Reconstruction of the production was done in record time, and in 1913 the company has applied the first in Europe pipeline, has produced trucks. However, inflation after the First World War was the cause of the almost complete destruction of the company, and the brothers sold the company General Motors. Opel, aiming to win the car market of small and middle classes, became the largest automobile company in Europe. Opel Olympia Opel Kadett and became iconic cars of its time.

In the forties, the Nazi government awarded nearly factories General Motors - the company was nationalized. After the war, part of the plant equipment was exported to Russia - for the next AZLK. But the company, like a phoenix, reborn again. There were such bestsellers as Opel Rekord and Opel Kapitan.

Modern known for its Opel models Astra, Vectra and Omega. Interesting design moves the company: if BMW is too "licks" form, and Mercedes on the contrary, nedotachivaet them, Opel makes a ringing in the design of some elusive trait, which is called art.

The company now controls a quarter of car production in Germany in second place behind Volkswagen. The most common Omega, Vectra and Kadett.

VolksWagen

The story of Europe's largest automaker Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (VAG) is closely connected with the rise of Nazi Germany. It is known that in 1933, shortly before it came to power, Adolf Hitler asked Ferdinand Porsche to develop a request suitable for mass production, cheap and reliable mass car. The resulting compact hatchback has become a cult Beetle - the most massive in the history of the world production car, with his group began the history of Volkswagen, which translates from German as "people's car".
At the end of World War II over the VW factory in Wolfsburg threatened liquidation - its assets were to go by way of reparations defeated Germany. Spas manufacture British military order for 20 000 Beetle, and since then, Volkswagen has become one of the drivers of the economy of Germany. After several unsuccessful experiments in the 1970s, designers have developed a range of practical concern and attractive models, foundation of the remaining lineup so far, - Golf, Polo and Passat.

Currently, Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest automakers, and by 2018 intends to take the lead, beating Japanese rival Toyota. The group includes brands Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, Skoda, Scania. Negotiations to merge with a company Porsche.

Headquarters: Wolfsburg (Germany)

Mersedes-Benz

Mercedes Benz company was founded in 1926 and is now a subsidiary of the group Daimler-Benz. The company's headquarters in Stuttgart.

In 1900, Gottlieb Daimler died, and the case was continued by his son Paul Daimler. Company management took over Wilhelm Maybach, who served before that Gottlieb Daimler for many years. Then, in 1900, he began to develop a new car. The new car has a standard layout of motor parts in front, under the hood was a four-cylinder engine produces 35 hp and radiator. The drive carried to the rear wheels through a gear transmission. The first car made in a two-seater racing car, and in honor of the daughter of one of the owners of the company, Emil Jellinek racer, the model was named Mercedes. The modified Mercedes Jellinek arrives first at the next race in 1899. Since then Daimler-Benz cars have become a beautiful woman's name.

In 1921 it was the first time Mercedes has released a supercharged engine, and in 1923 - six-liter engine model, which became a base for modification to the chassis korotkobaznym - Model K, and subsequently - Model S. Only 1928 cars of this model is gained was 50 wins in the competition, and this gave rise to the creation of a new modification - Model SS, with engine capacity of 7 liters and 200 hp

In the first half of the 40s Mercedes received a large number of orders for luxury cars - the Heads of State and Government rightly considered the best representational Mercedes car.

12 years after the war, in 1963, was released on the model "600". The model was conceived as a class representative Competitive car company Rolls-Royce. Today, Mercedes S600 c 12-cylinder 6-liter engine, which became famous with the help of Russian folklore, has a very powerful and reliable powertrains and surprising agility for his size.

Producing cars and engines are very high quality, the concern with the famous Mercedes brand in the form of three-beam star for almost a hundred years in a row is the undisputed leader in the automotive industry. The company in the near future is going to increase the production of cars with 600,000 copies a year to one million.

BMW

BMW, "Bayerisch Motor Werke», (BMW, Bayerisch Motoren Werke AG), a German automotive company specializing in the manufacture of passenger cars and sports cars, all terrain vehicles and motorcycles. Headquartered in Munich.

In 1913, on the northern outskirts of Munich, Karl Rapp and Gustav Otto, son of the inventor of the internal combustion engine by Nikolaus August Otto, create two small aircraft engine company. The outbreak of World War I at once brought numerous orders for aircraft engines. Rapp and Otto decided to unite in an Avia plant. For example, in Munich there is aircraft engine plant, which is registered in July 1917 under the name Bayerische Motoren Werke («Bavarian motor works») - BMW. This date is considered the founding year of BMW, and Karl Rapp and Gustav Otto of its creators.

After the First World War the company was on the verge of collapse, since the Treaty of Versailles prohibited the Germans to produce engines for the aircraft, namely the engines at that time were the only products of BMW. But enterprising Karl Rapp and Gustav Otto find a way out - the plant will shift to the first issue of motorcycle engines and then motorcycles themselves.

In 1923 the factory BMW goes first motorcycle R32. At Motobike Salon in Paris in 1923, this first BMW motorcycle immediately won a reputation for fast and reliable car, which was confirmed by the absolute speed record on the international motorcycle racing 20s-30s.

At the same time developing the engine «Motor-4", the final assembly is done in other European countries. In 1919, Franz dimer on a plane with this engine, rising to a height of 9760 meters, sets world record for the first BMW. Production gets an extra boost after signing a secret agreement with Soviet Russia for the supply of its latest engines. Most Soviet record flights 30s were performed on aircraft equipped with engines of BMW.

In 1928, the company acquires automobile plants in Eisenach (Thuringia), and with them the license to produce subcompact Dixi (it was a licensed English Austin 7). Its production started in 1929. Dixi - the first car BMW. In times of economic hardship minicar has become the most popular car in Europe. By the beginning of World War II, BMW - one of the fastest growing companies in the world, producing vehicles with sports orientation. In its active several world records: Volfgang von Gronau open seaplane Dornier Wal, equipped with engine BMW, crosses the North Atlantic from east to west, Ernst Henne on a motorcycle R12, equipped with universal joints, hydraulic shock absorbers and telescopic fork (the invention of BMW), sets the world speed record for motorcycles - 279.5 km / h, not surpassed by none in the next 14 years.

In 1933 he started producing the model "303" - the first of the BMW 6-cylinder engine. This model first acquires the characteristic radiator grille. popularly called "nostrils» BMW. These nostrils are typical design element of all cars BMW.

In 1936, the BMW produced the famous "328" - one of the most successful sports cars. For that time it was just the avant-garde technological innovations: a tubular frame, six-cylinder engine with a head of light alloy block, the new valve train with barbells. With the 328 model, BMW is so famous in the second half of the 30's. that all future vehicles with a proprietary two-color sign perceived by the public as a symbol of quality, reliability and beauty. With her appearance was finally formed the ideology BMW, still defines the concept of new models: "The car - the driver." The main competitor of the same, "Mercedes Benz", follows the principle: "The car - for passengers." Since each firm goes its own way, proving that it was her choice is correct.

The winner of a great number of events - racing circuit, rallies, races to raise up the hill, - BMW 328 was addressed to the connoisseurs of sports car and left far behind all production sports cars.

1938 - BMW acquired the license for engines Pratt - Whitney. Then developed a model 132, which is installed on the famous Junkers YU52. In the same year created the fastest pre-war model of motorcycle, 60 hp and a top speed of 210 km / h In 1939, the German racer Georg Meyer becomes the champion of Europe on this bike. For the first time a foreigner in a foreign motorcycle race wins British «Senior Tourist Trophy».

The war leads to the suspension of production cars. Priority is given to new aircraft engines.

In 1944, BMW the world's first jet engine launches BMW 109-003. There are also tests of rocket engines. The end of the Second World War was a disaster for the group. Four of the plant, found themselves in the Eastern zone of occupation, destroyed and dismantled. Main plant in Munich, dismantled by the British. In connection with the production during the war, aircraft engines and rockets winners issue an order prohibiting the production of three years.

And Karl Rapp and Gustav Otto, are not changed his love for motors, decide to start again from scratch. Developed 1-cylinder motorcycle R24, which met in almost handicraft workshops. He became the first post-war product BMW. In 1951 appears the first post-war passenger car model "501". However, the financial success he brings.

In 1955 began production of the R 50 and R 51, opening up a new generation of motorcycles with a fully sprung chassis goes minicar "Isetta", a strange symbiotic relationship with the motorcycle engine. Three-wheel vehicle with a door that opens down the movement, was a huge success in the impoverished post-war Germany. But because of the ensuing drag large limousines and related losses the company is on the verge of collapse. This is the only case in the history of BMW, when the wrong was calculated economic situation and discarded machines on the market were not in demand. The question of the sale of the company. "Mercedes-Benz," hastened to announce its purchase, but it prevented the small shareholders, employees of the company, its sales agents.

Rebuilding its capital structure, BMW can continue its activities. The third time the company starts all over again.

1956 - Designer Albrecht Graf Hertz, who lives in New York, creates a sensational car - a sporty, handsome. «BMW beat even the Italians." - Because the newspapers in 1956, when he was presented with this car. BMW 507 was offered as a roadster and hardtop. Eight-aluminum 3.2-liter engine with 150 hp accelerates to 220 km per hour. Results of such vehicles from 1956 to 1959 was sold to 252 pieces. Today it is one of the rarest and most expensive vintage automobiles.

1959 - with the new model BMW 700 air-cooling system, the concern was to overcome the internal crisis and create a foundation for the continued success of the brand in general. Success was achieved not only in sales. Version of the coupe BMW has made it possible to achieve sporting victories.

In 1962 the concept of the 1500 model of the lung. compact. sports. four-door car - was adopted in the market with such enthusiasm. that capacity was not allowed to meet the demand for these cars.

In 1966 two-door car was first presented to 1600-2. He served as the basis for a successful series of models from 1502 to 2002 with the turbo. The successes of the "new class" have contributed to the development of the entire model range. The BMW was able to afford to revive the tradition of the 30s and begin production six-cylinder models. In 1968, the premiere took place on models 2500 and 2800. which allowed BMW to re-enter the number of enterprises. producing large sedans. In this way. 60s were the most successful for the entire previous history of the company.

In 1969, BMW takes the production of motorcycles in Berlin. Begins a new series of motorcycles, "oppositus." In 1976, on the R100 RS motorcycle first established a full-size fairing. In 1983, produced one of the most popular motorcycle models - K100 4-cylinder inline engine with liquid cooling and fuel injection. In the centenary year, the motorcycle, in 1985, the factory in Berlin produces more than 37,000 motorcycles. In 1989, the motorcycle is a presentation of K 1.

In 1970 appeared the first series of famous cars BMW - Model 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series. With the release of 5-Series began production of the new generation models of BMW. If the group had worked mainly niche cars such as sports, but now he took his seat in the comfortable saloon segment. Coupe 3.0 CSL. which, with six wins the 1973 European championships. BMW can achieve much success. This compartment concealed in a multitude of technical innovations. It was first established six-cylinder BMW engine with four valves per cylinder. and its braking system was fitted with ABS - a perfect novelty in those days.

In 1977, a new breakthrough in the class "luxury". With the 7-series is over a fundamental renewal of all series BMW.

With the 1986 BMW M3's most successful car for highway-ring races in the world. The compact two-door model is designed as a parallel to serial production, and for motorsport. The result was just a triumph for BMW. In 1987, the Italian Roberto Ravil won first place in the world championship-road circuit races. And over the next five years, BMW M3 has dominated the sports scene.

In 1987, the new roadster, which was originally conceived simply as an experimental model, continued the tradition of BMW roadsters 30s and 50s. BMW Z1 was built in 8000 copies and became the bearer of cutting-edge technologies. Aerodynamics of the car was also an exemplary level. In 1987, BMW was the first in the world uses a system of electronic control of engine power.

In 1990, the new coupe's dream: BMW 850i. The heart of this elegant coupe class "luxury" became a twelve-engine, which with any speed could literally shoot the car forward. The brand new Integral rear axle completely unique way connected to the sport itself and the highest quality of comfort.

In the year of German reunification group, founded the company BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH, returns to his roots in the field of aviamotorostroeniya, and in 1991 represents a new aircraft engine BR-700. In the early 90s on the market there are sport compact cars of the third generation 3-Series coupe and 8 series.

A good step for the company was the purchase in 1994 of 2.3 billion DM Industry Group Rover Group («Rover Group"), and with it, and the UK's largest complex for the production of car brands Rover, Land Rover and MG. With the purchase of the firm's list of the BMW added the missing ultra-low-class cars and SUVs.

From 1995 to the standard equipment of all BMW cars include air bags for front passengers and a system of anti-theft engine immobilizer. In March this year, started the production of wagon (touring) 3rd series. The new car is not only distinguished modern design, but also the most advanced technology. For example, the first time in automotive chassis was made almost entirely of aluminum.

Also in 1995 - the debut of a new 5-Series BMW. The main principle in its development - the creation of a harmonious concept. The new car is not only distinguished modern design, but also the most advanced technology: the first time in automotive chassis was made almost entirely of aluminum. The use of new materials has increased the degree of utilization of the vehicle up to 85 percent. Extremely rigid body provides an unrivaled level of passive safety.

In the 1996 model BMW Z3 7-Series is equipped with a diesel engine for the first time. A unique synthesis of dynamic and classic design is simply a delightful concept. Additional advertising vehicle created the film "Golden Eye", which rides on the Z3 superspy James Bond 007. BMW Z3 became a bestseller. The new plant in Spartanburg does not manage to fulfill all orders.

In 1997, a motorcycle, which can not remain indifferent - The R 1200 C, is a completely new interpretation of the road bike. Sensational design, combining traditional and futuristic elements. He received the largest ever created boxer engines BMW. Its working volume of 1170 SMZ. as developed by the power of 61 hp In the same year, BMW is still a dream-car. It is a roadster M, which is like no other is the true embodiment of a thoroughbred sports car open.

In 1997 BMW introduced a dream car that made the hearts of connoisseurs jump. M Roadster embodies the ideal of the purebred sports car like no other BMW before. Its 321-hp engine M3 ensures exciting driving.

Debuted in the spring of 1998 the fifth generation 3 Series sedans successful. Redesigned in a variety of parts, the new 3 Series not only offers an exceptional look, but most modern engines, advanced suspension technology and best-in-class safety standards.

Beginning in 1999 marked the debut of the BMW X5, which has become the world's first Sports Activity Vehicle (Sports Activity Vehicle): a machine that uniquely combines elegance and practicality, thus opening up a new dimension of mobility.

And another first: BMW Z8, a great sports car celebrates its premiere in 1999 and delighted fans of James Bond in the film "The World Is Not Enough".

In 1999, BMW also presented a surprise for enthusiasts of the automobile industry at the Frankfurt Motor Show, giving a futuristic concept Z9 gran turismo.

Currently, BMW, which started with a small aircraft engine plant manufactures its products in five factories in Germany and twenty-two subsidiaries scattered around the world. This is one of the few automobile companies are not using robots in factories. The entire assembly is on the line by hand. At the exit - only a computer diagnosis of the main parameters of the vehicle.

Audi

AUDI AG was founded by August Horch in 1899 in Cologne. The company then known as Horch & Cie. Motorwagen Werke. Later he moved Horch in Zwickau, where his company was transformed into a corporation. Due to disagreements with the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board, August Horch left the company in 1909, but immediately set up its second car manufacturing. Because his name is already used in the name of the company and was protected by a trademark for the name of the new company, August Horch chose a Latin translation of his surname. So the German "horch" ("Listen") turned into Latin "audi". After World War August Horch withdrew from the management company and moved to Berlin to work independent automotive expert.
In 1921 the company introduced Audiwerke AG Audi K 14/50 - the first German car with a left-hand steering. In 1923, a model "M" with a 6-cylinder engine, and in 1927 - the first eight-cylinder Audi Imperator. In August 1928 Jörgen Skafte Rasmussen, owner of Zschopauer Motorenwerke / DKW acquired a majority stake Audiwerke AG, and the following year merged company from Zwickau to Rasmussen's business empire. When in October 1929 broke the world economic crisis, sales of high-power cars fell sharply. Then Rasmussen asked Audi to develop a compact car with front-wheel drive under the brand name DKW, and the first model was successfully launched in 1931.

By order of the State Bank of Saxony June 29, 1932 plants Audi, Horch, and Zschopauer Motorenwerke / DKW merged into Auto Union AG. The symbol of the merger were four rings, which still serve as an emblem of brand Audi.

In 1933 it launched mass production of the Audi Front Type UW. In 1935 Audi Front 225 came with Wanderer engine cylinder capacity of 2.3 liters. In 1938 it was replaced on the assembly line Audi 920. However, the production was soon halted because of World War II. The company moved to the production of armaments.

After the war, the company managed to re-start production, and the automaker has been renamed Auto Union GmbH. The production started in Ingolstadt with a delivery van DKW F 89 L and motorcycle DKW RT 125 W at the beginning of 1949.

Since 1954 a large stake in Auto Union GmbH, Friedrich Flick gradually acquired. In April 1958 joint-stock company Daimler-Benz AG acquired a 88% stake in Auto Union, and the following year bought the complete package.

The new production model Auto Union entered the market in 1965 - it was the first postwar car brand with the four-stroke engine - Audi Type. In the same year the company became part of Volkswagen. In 1968 he was presented the Audi 100.

In 1969, the Company held Volkswagenwerk AG merged Auto Union GmbH and NSU Motorenwerke AG company in Neckarsulm. The new company became known as Audi NSU Auto Union AG. Then the light went out Audi 80 (Series B1),

In the 1970s, the company produces five-cylinder engine, technology and corporate turbonagnetaniya-wheel drive quattro. In 1985 the company changed its name - from Audi NSU Auto Union AG to AUDI AG. Since then, the company introduced many new models, including: Audi Coupe GT, Quattro, A3, A4, S4 Avant, A5, A6, A8, TT, R8, Q5, Q7, and so on.