New twin-turbo system for the 2011+ Mustang 5.0

Last year Hellion announced their single turbo system for the 2011+ Mustang 5.0, offering up over 600 horsepower on 6 psi or as much as 950 horsepower with the boost dialed up. The go-fast guys over at Blow-By Racing proved the system’s worth, putting down 953 rwhp on the dyno at 5.0 Mustang & Super Ford’s “King of the Street” competition.

Now Hellion is back again with a new setup for the the Mustang 5.0, this time a twin-turbo package. Dubbed the “Eliminator”, the system features dual Precision billet 62mm turbos, twin Turbosmart 4mm wastegates, twin Turbosmart Vee port bypass valves, a large vertical flow dual inlet intercooler, stainless 4-to-1 headers and dual 3-inch downpipes. Hellion claims the system produces 618 rwhp on just 5.8 psi of boost, besting the performance of their own single turbo system, or 685 rwhp on 8.5 psi. The company says the twin-turbos are capable of making up to 1200 rwhp on a fully-built motor.

Hellion Twin-Turbo Mustang 5.0 System Features:

Twin Precision billet 62mm turbos. (V-band inlet for easy installation)
Twin Turbosmart 40 mm wastegates (V-band inlet for easy installation)
Twin Turbosmart VEE port bypass valves
Stainless 4 into 1 tubular headers, all American made stainless piping
Large vertical flow dual inlet intercooler
Dual 3″ downpipes (can connect to factory exhaust if desired)

Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2012) | The Volkswagen Jetta GLI offers exceptional features and options, for equally impressive pricing. Available in three trim levels, the Jetta GLI has a starting MSRP of $ 23.495. The GLI Autobahn, with an MSRP of $ 25.545, adds 18 "alloy wheels, sunroof, dual zone climate control, heated V-Tex Leatherette seats and the Fender  Premium Audio System. The Jetta GLI is Offered with a six speed manual transmission as standard equipment.

To make life on the road a little Easier, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI offers sophisticated, German engineered premium appointments. Features include standard 6.5 "touch screen premium VIII radio with Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, standard one-touch up / down power on all four windows, standard multifunction display (for vehicle status, trip, radio and navigation information when equipped), available dual zone climate control, available RNS-315 navigation system and available key less entry with push button start.

The 2012 Jetta GLI Autobahn and Autobahn with navigation models come standard with a Fender  Premium Audio System, Bringing the concert stage to the vehicle for the ultimate music experience. Designed exclusively for Volkswagen, the Fender  Premium Audio System is embedded in the vehicle design and features proprietary Panasonic  speaker technology. The system covers the cabin with directional sound from front door speakers That generate imaging beyond the capabilities of traditional speaker designs. The sound system features lower inter-modulation distortion and smooth mid-range response to Eliminate harshness.

The Volkswagen Jetta GLI combines performance, space and comfort in one sleek package. At 182.2 inches long, 57.2 inches tall and 70 inches wide, it is more than 2.9 inches longer than previous Jetta models. The VW Jetta GLI grille and the car's trapezoidal headlights help create a distinct look. The aggressive styling of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI is powerfully emphasized by the arches of the wheel wells available with 17 "or 18" alloys. Sleek lines and sporty shoulders Dominate the rear section.

Like the exterior, the interior of the Jetta GLI stays true to its roots sport and performance. Featuring sport bucket seats with red stitching and a flat-bottom sport steering wheel with red stitching, the GLI logo and aluminum Accents, the interior styling consistently follows the clean, sporty lines of the car. The Volkswagen Jetta GLI is available in cloth or V-Tex Leatherette and also features sleek alloy pedals, shifter, dash and door trim.  As part of the equipment package, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI also features driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags in front and Side Curtain Protection airbags in front and rear.

Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet (2012) | Although Volkswagen is using a fabric top on the Golf, the four-cheater is one of the quietest of cabriolets. The results: the Golf Cabriolet actually sets new standards for acoustics in cabriolets. The soft top Itself consists of a linkage, a roof liner, insulating filler throughout and exterior cover layer. Perfection in aerodynamics: mounted Between the longitudinal frames of the top linkage are a total of 4 roof cross bows and the so-called front roof bow (the first large transverse element behind the windscreen frame). In turn, the soft top is joined to the roof bows fastened by screw-retention fabric strips. Consequently, even at higher speeds, the fabric roof does not fill with water. When the roof is stowed, the upper surface of the front roof bow covers the top surface of the storage box. The results: the standard fully-automatic elector-hydraulic top opens (9.0 seconds) and and Closes (11.0 seconds) faster. The top is operated from a central switch on the center console. Unlatching and latching of the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet's soft top is handled by an electromechanical locking system. It operates fully automatically.

Rollover protection: Since 1979, when the first Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet was Presented, all generations of models of this series have had a roll bar. This changed in 2003, when Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet Presented with the rollover protection That Could be deployed from behind the rear seats. The system was modified for the Eos, and - in its latest development stage - it now Protects occupants of the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet as well. The rollover protection element Implemented in the Golf races upward behind the rear headrests within 0:25 seconds of the vehicle Exceeding a predefined transverse acceleration or tilt angle. The system's rollover two modules consist of one fixed and one moveable aluminum profile aluminum profile within it that is pretension ed with a spring. While it shoots upward, a detente support overruns a toothed track mounted to the inner profile and prevents the inner profile from dropping downward. The highlights of the redesigned system for the Golf: the two deplorable modules were designed to be significantly more compact.

The "Performance Pack" (3.295 euros) contains, beyond the "Design & Style" details, features Such as leather upholstery in "Vienna" style ("Cool Leather") with seat heating and lumbar supports in front, woven floor mats, a rain sensor and the automatically dimming rear-view mirror, stainless steel pedals, chrome exterior details and other bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, dynamic and static cornering lights, automatic switching of the running lights with "Leaving home" and "Coming home " functions, license plate illumination in LED technology and front fog lights with chrome trim.

For just 65 euros, the "Technology Pack" adds a rain sensor wipers for the windscreen, automatically dipping rear-view mirror, two lamps in the foot well area, automatic running light switching with "Leaving home" and "Coming home" functions and Light Assist automatic beam control play (dips headlights automatically when oncoming traffic is present or traffic in front of the car is near). The "Technology pack" is coupled to the Park Pilot (540 euros) and the multifunction display "Plus" (55 euros). It is either a 6-speed or 7-speed DSG, depending on engine torque values. While two dry clutches are used in the 7-speed DSG, the dual clutch of the 6-speed DSG runs wet in an oil bath. More than any other automatic, the dual clutch gearboxes have the potential to Reduced fuel consumption and thereby emissions.

Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept (2012) | Revealed at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the two-seat E-Bugster VW Concept Continues the latest Beetle's sporty theme. Even in a country as large as America, that's sufficient for the majority of commuters' needs, while if the E-Bugster needs a top-up, a fast-charging function allows complete recharging in just 35 minutes. The quick charging is possible thanks to a new Combined Charging System That was developed in co-operation with Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Ford and General Motors / Opel. This allows charging via single-phase AC sources (for example a 120-volt or 230-volt U.S. domestic European outlet) or via ultra-fast DC charging sources at specific stations.

Of course, the Volkswagen E-Bugster only does not charge when plugged in: as soon as the driver's foot leaves the accelerator pedal kinetic energy is transformed into electricity and stored in the battery. At 4.278 mm long and 1.838 mm wide, the E-Bugster is the same length as a standard Beetle but Wider 30 mm, while the new roof lowers the height by around 90 mm to 1.400 mm. The low, swept-back windscreen ensures maximum visibility, as does the wide rear screen, the which shows That speedster-style vehicles need not be impractical.

Beneath the wheel arches flared sit 20-inch alloy wheels That are adapted from the 18-inch 'Twister' alloys of the production car, with 235/35 tires. Inside, the two-seat interior reflects the E-Bugster's blend of high-tech and sportiness, with sports seats nestling either side of a continuous center console, plus aluminum door handles and seat belt guides. Starting the E-Bugster Volkswagen Concept is pure theater: upon pressing the Start button the interior is bathed in white light, then light blue. The 'E' of the name signifies the vehicle's electric power, and the 'Bug' part of the name should need no explanation.

Volkswagen Cross Coupe TDI Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Volkswagen Cross Coupe TDI Concept (2012) | In the new Volkswagen Cross Coupé, MQB elements for a future generation of SUVs - in this case, the front and rear suspensions MQB, 140 kW / 190 PS TDI of the new EA288 engine series and a 6-speed DSG. Breadth of variations. The Cross Coupé also impressively demonstrates the large breadth of variations can be Implemented That based on the MQB. Efficiency and dynamic performance. Efficient drive technologies can offer extreme levels of dynamic performance. The Cross Coupé demonstrates this new par excellence. Practically at the press of a button, the two E-motors deliver 180 Nm of torque in front and 270 Nm at the rear. During boosting - the which involves full use of both motors and the engine - the system drive system supplies a maximum torque of 700 Nm. This positions the performance concept car in the field of today's high-performance sports cars, yet the vehicle consumes less fuel than any other small car!

The SUV and coupé worlds exciting form an alliance in the Cross Coupé. To the right and left of the gear shift lever, there are grab handles Sturdy yet elegant and, on the right side, the selection buttons for pure electric driving and active battery charging. Programmable instruments. Arranged behind the three-spoke steering wheel is a user-programmable instrument cluster display. A control wheel to the left of the gear shift lever can be used to dynamically change the display contents Between the modes 'SPORT', 'CITY' and 'OffRoad'. The contents functionally different display modes are activated based on this selection - a gyro meter, compass and Topographic maps are shown in Off Road mode, for example. Centrally positioned Between the two round instruments is another multifunction color display for showing vehicle information, the telephone menu, audio and other navigation information as well as the data a 3D off-road view.

Engines of the MQB. As noted, the TDI of the Volkswagen Cross Coupé is an engine developed especially for use in the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB). A key characteristic of the MQB is a uniform mounting position for all engines. Therefore, Volkswagen engine developed two new series - the EA288 series was created for the Diesels, and the EA211 series for the new petrol engines. Within the MQB, these two series engines and electric motors make it relevant possible to implement any classic, alternative or hybrid drive system.

The new TDI engines of the MQB will be available in versions with 1.6 and 2.0 liter displacement and will span a power range from 66 kW / 90 PS to 140 kW the / 190 PS of the concept car in Geneva. The diesel engines are not only exceptionally low-emitting, fuel-efficient and torque-strong. Consider the 2.0 TDI of the Cross Coupé: two balance shafts are used. They Eliminate system-induced free inertial forces That naturally occur in a reciprocating engine.

Vauxhall Mokka (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Vauxhall Mokka (2013) | The Vauxhall Mokka blends high functionality with a comfortable seating position. The offer comprises a petrol 115PS, 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated engine or a 1.4-liter Turbo 140PS with 200Nm of torque. In Addition to a generous cargo volume, the Mokka offers the fully integrated, latest generation bicycle carrier Flex-Fix That Is exclusive to Vauxhall. Muscular and attractive, the Mokka incorporates Vauxhall's signature 'blade' on the body side, sweeping towards the rear.

The new Vauxhall Mokka will be available in the Front-Wheel and All-Wheel Drive. The All-Wheel Drive System ensures a high level of stability and safety, extending Mokka's capabilities to more rugged environments. When handling and traction are put to the test, the system automatically and seamlessly transfers power to the rear wheels. Standard features enhance the driving experience That across all models include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control (TC) as well as Hill Start Assist (HAS) and Hill Descent Control (HDC) systems - the which improve driving comfort and safety in Uphill or downhill terrain. The Vauxhall Mokka brings cutting-edge technologies to the upmarket SUV B-segment. The new generation Vauxhall front camera system is also available, giving the driver access to a number of functions Including Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and second-generation Traffic Sign Recognition.

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Vauxhall Zafira Tourer (2012) | In conjunction with the GTC's sophisticated HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut), the LSD provides the Vauxhall Astra VXR with exceptional traction and lateral grip through bends. Hot on the heels of the Astra GTC, these are the first official pics of the new Vauxhall Astra VXR, the which goes on sale in 2012 and is set to Become one of the most powerful cars in its class and the fastest production Astra in Vauxhall's history .

Further changes to the chassis include brakes developed by competition supplier, Brembo, and the standard fitment of Vauxhall's FlexRide fully adaptive system. In the Vauxhall Astra VXR, FlexRide features not only a Sport button, but a VXR button, offering drivers the choice of two, more focused stages of the damper, throttle and steering control. Inside, the VXR's cabin gets seats Bespoke performance with embossed logos in the Backs, a flat-bottomed VXR steering wheel and upgraded instruments.