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“Tuning will return safely pleasure of driving” is the motto of the German Association of the tuner which was created Coupe BMW ACS1 2.3d. The car is part of the campaign Tune It! Safe! which is supported by German police and the Ministry of Transport of Germany.

The preparation of the AC Schnitzer has a 2.0-liter diesel engine which has received six reports gearbox and that the altered delivers 241 horsepower and produces 480 Nm of torque. For a car to have improved handling, ground clearance tuners decreased by 30 mm. Following these changes, increased performance car, sprint from 0-100 km / h is now being achieved in 6.1 seconds.

Regarding the exterior, the tuning house AC Schnitzer has fitted spoilers for the front and back of the car, side sills and a spoiler. Inside, representatives of law will enjoy racing seats embroidered with the logo AC Schintzer, the carbon fiber inserts and aluminum pedals. Also, the Germans mounted an indicator of force modified by AC Schnitzer G. car will be presented in premiere at the Essen Motor Show.

For those that just can’t wait until early December to see ex-F1 champion, Alain Prost, getting behind the wheel of the competition version of Dacia’s forthcoming Duster crossover for the Trophée Andros racing series, here’s a video with some action-packed footage from the test runs. We remind you that the competition Duster 4x4 gets a mid-mounted, 3.0-liter V6 engine that pumps out 350 horsepower. Click through to watch the videos.

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Journalists from échappement were awarded the prize this year for the sportiest car of the year. To designate a winner, they created a top of the sportiest cars launch in 2009. The French analysis, the sportiest car is the Porsche 911 GT3, the second topping the Ford Focus RS. Finally, the last position of the podium is occupied by the Nissan GT-R. Below you can see the score obtained by each of the claimants who have played this award.

Place 10: Mazda 3 MPS – 10 points

This year, the Japanese spirit of Zoom Zoom Mazda 3 MPS earned the last place ranking achieved by French publication. Propulsorul of its 2.3 liter delivers 260 horsepower and develops a torque of 380 Nm. Sprint 0-100 km / h is achieved in 6.1 seconds and reach top speed that is 250 km / h (electronically limited). The saw light of day in the Motor Show in Geneva.

Number 9: Abarth 500 EsseEsse – 14 points

Kit brings them EsseEsse’s Abarth 500 in the ranking of ninth in échappement. With unit ECU recalibration, Abarth propulsorul managed to squeeze in a 1.4-liter turbocharged 160-horsepower and 230 Nm of torque available at 3,000 rpm. Speed at which car can get little Italian town is 210 km / h, while acceleration 0-100 km / h is achieved in 7.6 seconds.

Place 8: Nissan 370Z – 22 points

Present for the first time at the 2008 LA Auto Show, Nissan 370Z eight ranks in this ranking. Of 3.7-liter engine has an output of 332 horsepower and develops a maximum torque of 366 Nm. The model is available in two versions, Nissan 370Z and 370Z Touring.

Place 7: Honda Civic Type R Championship Edition – 28 points

Échappement given seventh place model Honda Civic Type R Championship Edition. If this machine not only impresses white and performance on the track. To accelerate from 0-100 km / h, the Japanese car i have 6.6 seconds. This is due propulsorul 2.0-liter i-VTEC which delivers 201 hp and develops a torque of 193 Nm.

Place 6: Renault Clio RS Trophy – 33 points

Delicious hot hatch from Renault was sixth place in the ranking drawn up by French publication, the 5 points ahead with Japanese model Honda Civic Type R Championship Edition. Propulsorul this machine was not improved compared to the RS, he disposes of no less than 203 horsepower and 215 Nm of torque.

Place 5: Audi TT RS – 47 points

The sporty Audi TT history taking their place in the top five French from échappement. It has a propeller with five-cylinder 2.5-liter that produces 340 hp and develops a torque of 450 Nm. In terms of performance on the track, the Audi TT RS accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in less than five seconds and top speed is limited to 250 km / h.

Place 4: Lotus Exige Cup 260 to 51 points

With a propeller of 1.8 liters produced by Toyota, which delivers 257 horsepower, Lotus Exige Cup 260 has achieved fourth place in the vision of the French publication. British car on the circuit performance is impressive, Lotus Exige Cup 260 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.1 seconds, while sprint 0-160 km / h is achieved in about 9.9 seconds. Speed at which the British can reach is 245 km / h.

3rd place: Nissan GT-R – 52 points

Winner of the podium was occupied by Nissan GT-R, it managed to advance the Lotus Exige Cup 260 with only one point. Nissan GT-R is part of all assets of a sports car. Propulsorul V6 3.8 liter twin-turbo develops 480 hp and 588 Nm. 3.5 seconds needs the Japanese model to accelerate from 0-100 km / h and top speed it can reach is 310 km / h.

2nd place: Ford Focus RS – 63 points

2.5-liter, 305 horsepower and 440 Nm. These are figures that leave Ford Focus RS. Considered the most powerful front wheel drive hatchback car on the market, Focus RS ranks second on the podium of the échappement. The car accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 5.9 seconds and manages to reach a maximum of 263 kilometers per hour.

Place 1: Porsche 911 GT3 – 63 points

Posted at only two points ahead of Ford Focus RS, Porsche 911 GT3 is the winner of the sportiest car of 2009. The 435 horsepower of the German model made the difference and have managed to bring 911 GT3 first place in this ranking. Rear-wheel drive combined with propulsorul 3.8 liter makes 911 a real competitor on the track. It accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 312 km / h.