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On a High Note

2012 started off with a bang, with the glorious, 30th Anniversary of the Tokyo Auto Salon ushering in an exciting new year and promising lots of tuning contents in the coming months. And that was exactly the case as 2012 unfolded, we were over- whelmed by the sheer number of quality tuner and high-performance rides we’ve worked on this year. The most exotic cover story of the year is, without a doubt, the feature of the Rauh Welt Begriff 993 built in Dubai by the legendary Nakai-san himself. Props to Crank & Piston for the materials!

Following that, many other hot tuner cars graced the pages of Top Performance, including those from HKS, Manhart Racing, Switzer, TRD, Classic Recreations, Techart, Roush, Vorsteiner, Kahn Design and the list goes on. Combining the best in local projects and international stories, we strived to provide interesting content and catering to a variety of interests.

Same goes for the high-performance and exotic car test drives; we’ve had an awe- some lineup that included the McLaren MP4-12C, the new GT-R, the BMW M5, Camaro ZL1, Ferrari 458 Italia, Audi S8, 86, several Bentleys, Porsches and Mercedes-AMG models. The year was truly filled with memorable drives and race track experiences, definitely one to be remembered. [email protected] And, as gloriously as it had started, 2012 is ending for us on a high note, with one of the best months we’ve had in a long time. Thanks to our loyal supporters and advertisers for making the December issue a truly special one, and to everyone out there who contributed to another great year!

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6 Tuning News Hottest tuner cars and gear

16 GT-Spec Racer For The Road Epic Dubai-built Katech-engined FIA-spec Chevy Corvette Z06 16 22 Making Horsepower PP-Performance preps a monster BMW X6M right here in Dubai

28 : One Year On Recalling the hype, the launch and what's in store for the future

30 2012 SEMA Show Awesome as usual, with new tuners, platforms and trends 22

40 Test Drive Belting the new Bentley Continental GT V8, Audi S8 and Lexus ES 350

52 News Latest industry news

62 Racing 30 A regional roundup

72 M5 On Two Wheels We lay down the verdict on BMW's all-new 2012 S1000RR

76 News Latest motorcycling news 40 78 What's Hot Latest lifestyle and motoring gadgets for the technorati

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www.performancemag.net tuning news 4 the linesofsupercharged monster. the completebodywork reallyaccentuates hood. Thesatin-matteblackfilm covering carbon finsforthefrontfendersand the spoiler, averydiscreetreardiffusorand On topofthat,thereisacarbon front lip make thefrontlookextremelyaggressive. grille unitwithlarge,verticalfins,which for theSLSconsistsofahandcraftedfront nally andexternally. Theexteriorpackage employs plentyofcarbon-fibrebothinter- Maintaining theirhighstandards,Kicherer programme. for theircomprehensiveSLSfinetuning released aprettyimpressiveupgrade Kicherer forinstance,whohaverecently that bitmorespecial.Take Germantuner working theirmagictocreatesomething dentials, itisonlynaturalthattunersstart successfully establisheditssupercarcre- With SLSAMGhaving theMercedes-Benz top performance Kicherer rocksasuperchargedMercedes-BenzSLSAMG BLOWN, BLACK ANDVERYBAD! BLOWN, BLACK the waytoatop whackofover300km/h. SLS hit100km/h in3.4seconds,andall 840Nm oftorque,whichletsthe modded formance increasestoabout700hp and With forcedinductiononboard,per- ence. annoying backgroundnoiseandinterfer- required forthebeltdrive,thuspreventing additional deflection/guidepulleysare per engineairintakeisretainedandno to bechangedout.For example,theup- that onlyveryfeworiginalpartsneed developed superchargersystemrequires Added tothisisthefactthatnewly- the vehiclewassupercharged. ing thehood,youwouldnotknowthat Kicherer) meansthatatfirstglanceonlift- components (developedin-houseby arrangement ofthesupercharger’s It isinterestingtonotethattheclever Super Sporttyres. the back,wrappedinwithMichelin Pilot 10.0J x20"upfrontand11.5J21" at piece lightweightforgedwheelssized three- The SLSrollsonin-houseRS-1 throaty V8sound. spoiling thepassengerswithitsdeep flapsports exhaustsystem, stainless-steel with thebackpressurecontrolled The vehicle’sperformanceiscrowned www.kicherer.net ! 5 need tochangethewebaddress text overflow

tuning news 6 muscle carstyling ofthepast." technology oftodaypairedwiththe can havethebestofbothworlds –the "With ourRetrokitspackage,enthusiasts original," saidOwnerKen Lingenfelter. as, say, thenew Mustanglookedlikethe didn’t lookasmuchthe’69Camaro when thedesignoffifthgenCamaro "Many Camarofansweredisappointed authentic 1969musclecarlook. the new2010-2012ChevroletCamaroan design packagesthataredesignedtogive is nowofferingRetrokitsCamarobody Lingenfelter Performance Engineering top performance Lingenfelter RetrokitsPackageturnsthe New CamarotoRetroMuscleCar • Wiring harness assembly • Allrequiredmountingbrackets • Two lowerrunninglightassemblies • Two headlightassemblies • GrilleassemblywithSSbadge • Standardchromebumper • Lowerspoiler • Front fascia The non-RSsystemincludes: headlights. front fasciawithawesomehideaway non-RS systemfrontfasciaoranRS Retrokits packageincludesa1969-style Decatur, Indiana-basedLingenfelter’s • Wiring harnessassembly • Allrequiredmountingbrackets • Two lowerrunninglightassemblies • Two headlightassemblies withdoors • GrilleassemblywithSSbadge • Standardchromebumper • Lowerspoiler • Front fascia The RSsystemincludes: www.lingenfelter.com and motors !

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TECHART mods for the new Porsche Boxster to premiere at the 2012 Essen Motor Show tuning news

An elegant design style and attention to off by plenty of details such as elegantly In combination to the TECHART wheel sporty details - the TECHART individual- designed mirror trims on the side mir- design, the polished stainless steel twin ization program for the Porsche 981 will rors, decorative crosspieces on the side tailpipes in a classic rounded design and celebrate its world premiere in December air vents or subtle trims on the rear and the individually coloured exterior pack- at the Essen Motor Show 2012. diffuser. ages let the car be unique. The optional sound muffler or the TECHART sport The two-part TECHART front spoiler with Perfectly aligned to the exterior design are exhaust system with valve control provide integrated splitter flows perfectly into the TECHART wheels for the Porsche Boxster acoustic support that gives the Boxster design of the Porsche 981 and allows the in 21" size. The sporty elegant appear- a much sportier sound. The program is front of the vehicle to sit even closer to the ance continues; whether in the classically completed with a TECHART sport spring ground. A fixed rear spoiler proficiently purist five-spoke design of the TECHART kit and a lowering of 30mm at the front picks up on the sporty impression of the Formula light alloy wheels or the dynamic and 20mm at the rear. front and makes also a clear sporty state- double-spoke design of the TECHART www.techart.de ment. The exterior program is rounded Formula III forged wheels. !

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speedART SP81-R: Ready to Race

The newest creation of german Porsche tuner speedART is the SP81-R, based on the new Boxster/S type 981.

For the exterior, the car is painted in black tuning news and green with original Porsche colours. The body kit consists of a rear wing, a rear diffusor, a front chin spoiler and side panels with rear carbon applications. The SP81-R will be integrated seamless in the existing design-line and creates a high value of brand recognition for speedART cars. The aero-kit creates more downforce on front and rear axle and give the new Boxster a more sportive and stronger look. sound. Furthermore, there is a bolt-on lightweight forged version available in 20” turbo kit in preparation that is said to give and 21”. There are different power kits for both the Boxster S about 80 extra horses. brand new 981 Boxster and Boxster S en- There are different sport suspensions for gines. Starting with a complete modified The speedART sport exhaust with sound street and race track on offer. Beside the sport exhaust system with sport-catalysts switch has been developed for controlling sport suspensions with sport springs or an and manifolds/headers (optionally com- the sound at will. The sport exhaust can adjustable sport suspension, there is an bined with a sound switch function), the be combined with several different tail- airlift suspension in the works to maintain power kit I creates + 20hp and 20Nm. In pipe versions for maximum individuality. the everyday practicability of cars with the addition, there is a re-calibration of the SP81-R bodykit. ECU map to increase the power of the speedART offers the modular LSC- 981 model up to 35hp and 30Nm more FORGED wheel in 20” and 21”. This (power kit II) including an impressive special speedART-designed wheel is a www.speedart.de !

tuning news 12 titanium lookorcarbon-fibre look. downpipes. Available inblack,originaltan, improved cabincomfort;andtowrapturbo and tailpipestoreduce heattransferfor to wrapsectionsofexhaust,crossovers ing wires andvitalenginecomponents; header tubestoprotect plugboots,protect- This kitshouldbeampleforspotwrapping tominimise waste. less SteelLockingTies x 25’thermalPipeWrap andfour8”Stain- DEI 'sPipeWrap kitcontainsoneroll of2” MANUFACTURER: Inc. DesignEngineering PRODUCT: Pipe Wrap stock GTR. from avehiclethatotherwisedriveslike reliable burstsoflinearlyincreasing power by PandaPerformanceallowforinsanebut gate actuatorscoupledwithacustomtune and piping,biggerturboinletpipes,waste fuel deliverysystem,aftermarketintercooler AED 105,500.theupgradedturbos,better their expectations,pushing865hp!Pricedat Performance stage3upgradeexceeding Serious powerseekerswillfindthePanda APPLICATION: NissanGT-R R35 PRODUCT: Kit Upgrade 3Performance Stage www.designengineering.com www.pandaperformance.com Stage 3Performance Upgrade KitforNissanGT-R R35fromPandaPerformance top performance DEI ‘SmallJob’ Pipe Wrap Kit ! ! used inaninvertedposition. tion use.Theyalsoreact quickerandcanbe them idealforserioustrackdayorcompeti- thus reducing unsprungweight,making lighter thanothertypesofcoiloverdamper Vauxhall VX220.MonotubeCoiloversare far pension kitsfortheLotusEliseS2and offer gaschargedMonotubeCoiloversus- Leading suspensionspecialistsGAZnow APPLICATION: LotusEliseS2& Vauxhall VX220 MANUFACTURER: GAZ PRODUCT: Suspension Piper exhaust,regardless ofbore size. will bolttoeitherthe OEexhaustortothe part willreplace thestockpre-cat pipe and fitted withalambdainthedownpipe. This cars. Italsofeatures alambdabossforcars tures, acommonproblem onturbocharged which helpstoreduce enginebaytempera- is availablewithanoptionalceramic coating factured from 2.5”bore stainlesssteel,and Lotus ElanM100.Thedownpipeismanu- Piper nowoffer aturbodownpipetosuitthe APPLICATION: LotusElanM100 MANUFACTURER: PiperExhausts PRODUCT: Turbo Downpipe www.gazshocks.com GAZ MonotubeCoilover KitsforLotusEliseS2 Exhaust Downpipes forLotusElanM100 ! www.piperexhausts.co.uk ! 13 14 top performance

Milltek Sport Exhaust Systems for Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ

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Developed with UK Subaru tuner Litchfield, this exhaust system features 63.5mm tub- ing (some 15% larger bore than used in the tuning news OE system) and 4.5" tailpipe tips. Primary and secondary systems are available, which in addition to delivering good looks and a sporty sound, offer weight savings of up to 8kg and improved engine performance. Power and torque are increased by up to 12hp and 16Nm, improvements of 6.6 and 7.7% respectively over the OE system. www.msw-me.com !

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Bilstein is now offering a new set of shock absorbers for the latest version of the Beetle, the high-performance B6 and B8 variants. In addition to this, as of now, Beetle enthusiasts can enhance the new VW Beetle with high-quality, motorsport- tested Bilstein B14 coilovers and a high-per- formance BILSTEIN B16 suspension system with its ten-level damping force adjustment.

Keep the new Viper's 640hp in check with www.bilstein.de ! StopTech two-piece slotted lightweight ro- tors that work with the Viper’s Brembo cali- Pipercross Performance Filters for Supercharged Mini pers to reduce rotating inertia and unsprung mass. A curved-fin design contributes to PRODUCT: Filter The Pipercross filter is a direct replacement improved brake cooling and significantly re- MANUFACTURER: Pipercross for the OEM part on supercharged JCW duces fade, even under extreme conditions. APPLICATION: Mini R53 variants of the R53 Mini. Flowing over 30% www.mopar.com more air than the OEM part, this compo- ! nent can make significant improvements in power, torque and driveability. The unique submit multi-layered foam construction not only your means a higher rate of flow, it also mean latest that, compared to even the leading cotton- product news to gauze replacements, Pipercross foam filters can go for up to three times longer before needing any servicing or cleaning. [email protected] www.pipercross.com ! 15

Milltek releases new Nissan 370Z Performance Exhaust System HARTGE ULTIMA 19" wheels for your favourite BMW PRODUCT: Exhaust System MANUFACTURER: Milltek APPLICATION: Nissan 370Z HARTGE set of ULTIMA wheels Milltek's new performance exhaust system 8 x 19" front for the Nissan 370Z is based around CNC 9 x 19" rear mandrel-bent 66.5mm tubing; two variants are available. The fully EC-complaint system for 1 series E81 / E82 / precisely mirrors all OEM silencer locations E87 / E88 (except 1 series and is the ideal choice for those looking for M) more covert power gains. Also available is for 3 series F30 (xDrive vehicles without a more extreme version, which deletes the ABE / EEC homologation) centre silencer for yet more power and a for 3 series E46 (except M3) superbly crisp and sporty soundtrack. for 5 series E60 / E61 xDrive vehicles www.millteksport.com ! for Z3 (except Z3 M) for Z4 E89 for Z4 E85 / E86 (except Z4 M) Piper Performance Exhaust for Seat Leon Cupra R for X3 F25

PRODUCT: Exhaust System MANUFACTURER: Piper Exhausts APPLICATION: Seat Leon Cupra R www.hartge.de ! Piper Exhausts now offer a choice of perfor- mance exhaust systems for the Seat Leon Cupra R from 2010 on. Customers can Calibre Friction Blue. choose from CAT-back system, Turbo-back system (with cat-bypass) and Turbo-back The Future Has Landed system (with sports-cat), with three tailpipe Friction, the latest wheel design options - 3", 3.5" or 4" slash cut - and vari- from Calibre’s 2013 col- ous silencer options, including a CAT-back lection, offers a side- system (single or no silencer) and Turbo- ways look at the tired back system (dual, single or no silencer). multi-spoke genre and shakes things up with www.piperexhausts.co.uk ! hot blue candy highlights on each spoke edge. The Performance Cross Car X-Brace bolt face is deeply recessed into the heart of the wheel, giving it PRODUCT: X-Brace a purposeful appearance, while the arched MANUFACTURER: Mopar With single-piece carbon-fibre construction, profile of the spokes offers superb brake APPLICATION: 2013 SRT Viper this hand-made brace has more than 30 clearance, underlying its role as a high- layers of carbon fibre optimally aligned to performance essential. manage driving loads. Brace features topol- ogy optimized structurally efficient design, Available in both 7 x17” and 8 x18” fitments aerospace-grade stainless steel attachment in both 4 and 5 stud PCDs, the Friction is a bushings, and significant weight savings 2-stage heat-treated wheel making it more over production aluminum engine brace. than able to withstand a little urban abuse. Polished, exposed carbon fiber weave All key PCDs are covered including most complements hood inner finish. Euro, VAG, Jap and Tuner cars.

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Well, the much-hyped Gumball 3000 never came to the UAE this year, but something hugely wicked did come out of the idea; and that's this insane FIA GT-spec Corvette Z06, com- plete with a Katech-built motor. Prepped right here in Dubai for the multi-day millionaire's pastime, this mad 'vette is road legal too. We're dead serious.

www.performancemag.net cars 18 road racing. WhenIwas oldenoughto road racing. to modifythemand rebuildthemforoff- then on,Ifoundmyselftakingapart bikes small tracknearwherewelived. From to driveattheageoftwelve,around a series 1Ford EscortXR3i,whichIlearned was achild.Mymotherdrovemodified I havebeenpassionateaboutcarssince When didyougetseriousabouttuning? Chevy CorvetteZ06. Adams, themanbehindthisawesome Emirates. Top Performance talkstoCraig in mind,rightheretheUnitedArab spec motorthatwasbuiltwiththerace is afantasticmachinewithanFIAGT- never happened,butwhatwedohave Abu DhabiGrandPrix.Fact is,therace hotels andfinallyendingtherevelryat Azure coastlines,partyingatthebest remarkable desertsandthesparkling ates, takinginthemagnificentmountains, were todrivethroughthevariousemir- gent luxuryandadventure.Gumballers be anaction-packedthreedaysofindul- and theirsuperrichdriverswashypedto tional roadrallythatfeaturesexoticcars ago? TheUAE legoftheiconicinterna- announcements fromacoupleofmonths Remember theGumball3000Lux Tour top performance from allofthemandbeensuccessfully or somethingcatchingfire.ButI’velearnt of cases,ledtoblownengines,gearboxes tendency toexperiment,which,inalot several attemptstogetrightasIhada in someway, withsomeofthemtaking between. Allofthemwerecustomised now myCorvette,withseveralothersin by aLancia,3000GTO, TVRCerberaand Renault 5GTTurbo, whichwasfollowed to modify. Mysecondcarwasaseries1 have aroadlicence,Istartedbuyingcars see now. edition andhasevolvedintothe car you started lifeasachampionshipspecial specifically madeforthecar. TheCorvette addition tohavingacustomsetof wheels body, interiorandaudio modifications in the ‘vette,TVRalsohadsuspension, professional NOSkit.Like a two-stage end settledona4.7-litreTVRV8with different engineconfigurations,butinthe from thegroundup.We triedseveral extensively modified.TheTVRwasbuilt TVR andtheCorvette,asbothhavebeen My twomajorprojectshavebeenthe What areyourmajorprojectstodate? planning. roads. Itjusttakesalittletimeandgood you’re justoutonadrive,enjoyingthe mance andtheultimatemusicforwhen under thehood,breath-takingperfor- have stunninglooksinside,outsideand I believethatyoucancustomiseacarto nies. race partsandadvicetotuningcompa- the UKforanumberofyears,supplying This leadmetoownasmallcompanyin building anddevelopinggreatcarssince. 19

Initially white, Craig's Corvette Z06 received an orange and graphite carbon paint job as well as an awesome ZR1 body kit imported from the USA.

How did the Z06 end up as a tuning a high-compression setup. The entire lot of Styling and aero? Talk us through! project? goodies, right from intake to exhaust, were Just as the ZR1 came out, lots of testing I was looking for something as close to selected through advice from Katech along was being done with the aero kit in the the TVR as I could. I missed that car a lot with several other components to ensure US, which is when we decided to immedi- when I sold it, and tried a couple of other reliability. The engine was removed and ately get a kit from the US and try it on for cars some of which more expensive than done in its entirety as I believe in getting size. It made an impressive change in the the ‘vette, and some cheaper. I wasn't con- things right the first time around. stability of the car on track and road, while vinced they were right for me and, once also endowing it with a nice stance. When I had a drive in the Chevy, it wasn’t really How far did you go with the suspension? the car was originally white, with the aero difficult to decide on the car either. As the car is now mainly intended for road kit painted to match the car, it looked very use with a little bit of track days thrown squat and wide; the orange and graphite How did you go about modifying the in, the suspension been changed to a carbon colour was only recently done for engine? Callaway Multi Pro setup, which features the Gumball UAE rally to match the Gum- From the beginning, I had done my a 10-way double adjustable coilover setup ball brand. I wanted something wicked homework and decided on getting Katech along with the original carbon leaf springs. and different, which explains why I ended Inc in the US to supply all the engine We spent weeks testing it to find the best up at Profoil, and the end result was per- components. I wanted to keep it natu- setup for the road and, although it is still fect. Their team managed to do everything rally aspirated, and decided that the best good on the track, it could be a bit better, in three days and I couldn’t have asked combination would be a Torquer cam with but I’m happy with it nonetheless. them for more! The detailing in graphite

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Engine and go-fast goodies are from US-based Katech, cars with handling taken care of by a Callaway Multi-Pro setup. In- terior meets FIA regs, but also features a thumping Focal sound system with a Kenwood head unit.

carbon around the doors and sills has another brand, possibly Toyo if they do Jones and I fitted at the Autodrome before been getting a lot of attention as this is an the correct sizes. my first-ever sprint session. We only com- area that most people just leave or match pleted the install minutes before the car with the body colour. It now gives the car The cabin looks racy. What did you was to be scrutineered. a far more exclusive and modern touch. change in there? The interior was changed to meet FIA Last year, when I decided to use the car What about wheels and tyres? regulations. I got in touch with a company more on the road, I added the Focal This is the second set of wheels we’ve I’ve dealt with before in the UK to get audio system. With the exception of the tried on the car, offering a nice combina- me these seats and harness bar. As I was Kenwood touchscreen head unit, I kept it tion of performance and style. We are aiming for a blend of function and style, all Focal, with limited-edition matt black using Michelin PS2s, but as good as these I got them to match the add-ons with the amps, speakers and subwoofers with a are, they are difficult to replace. In fact, I leather interior as well. GulfSport Racing carbon finish in the boot. Most of the stuff have had to wait up to seven months for provided the harnesses and fire extin- here was designed, fitted and set up by one tyre. So, next time we'll be opting for guisher kit, which a friend of mine Steve myself. 21

How did she feel on the road? What are your future plans? spent on it, and of course, the money that Like a dream; nice and smooth on the There will be an update to the interior wasn’t spent on her! Special thanks to the highway, and plenty of guts to see off even shortly to modernise it. My wife has a Profoil.ae team for their support leading the latest supercars, if needed, under Dodge Challenger that we are currently to the Gumball event, thanks to Jason at controlled environments like a track. making plans for customising. It will be a Katech for all his advice, and a big thanks combination of retro styling and stealth, so to Maximillion Cooper aka Mr Gumball It bucks around a wee bit in heavy traffic, keep your eyes peeled for this shortly. It and Eve for their fantastic hospitality over as is the case with most race-spec engines promises to be very different. the F1 weekend. We’re looking forward and sharp clutches, but it is hard to tune to doing it all over again next year, thanks that out without sacrificing something. I’ve Anyone you'd like to thank for their to Mark at Saluki Motorsport, who puts up been driving cars like this for years, so I’ve support? with my picky instructions when servicing learned to live with it. Firstly, I would like to thank my wife for my cars, and finally a thanks to my mother, her help in some of the build process, and without whom I probably wouldn’t have putting up with the countless weekends turned into such a big petrol head.

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Top Performance pays a visit to PP-Performance in Abu Dhabi, the new kid on the tuning block. The no-nonsense philosophy behind this business translates into seri- ously fast cars that win both on the dyno and at the lights.

www.performancemag.net cars 24 changes thatsaw themstartingtooffer resulting business expansionjustifiedthe their popularity, greatreputation andthe brand, untilaboutfiveyearsback, when provider ratherthanastandalone tuning operating mostofthetimeasaservice So, ineffect,PP-Performance hasbeen touch onthecarstheywerebuilding. by tunershopstoputthatfinishing of histunesandwasoftenoutsourced the Europeantunercirclesforquality development work,heiswell-knownin With overtwodecadesoftuning and andracecars. systems forbothroad-going engineering ofturbochargersandexhaust enginebuildingand work inchiptuning, novative enginedevelopmentsandquality branch. MrPelka iswell-known forhisin- ing SalahAlAmoudiintheirAbuDhabi in 1988byJimmyPelka whoispartner- thecompanywasfounded chip tuning, ing fromGermanyandspecializingin new member, PP-Performance. Originat- Emirates recentlywelcomedaworthy tuning companieshereintheUnitedArab The everexpandinglistoftunersand top performance file can be sent by e-mail andtheECU file canbesentbye-mail partner companieswherethemodified their carinforatuneorvisitingoneofthe use. Theclienthastheoptionofbringing ing reliabilityandsuitabilityforeveryday deliver purehorsepower, whilemaintain- able toprogramyourECU'sdatasets Using theirownknow-how, theyare new locationsaroundtheglobe. demands forqualitytuningworkinsome and isconstantlyexpandingtomeetthe formance hasapresencein12countries, countries andcontinents.Today, PP-Per- their ownproductsandbranchouttonew already built a following, thanksto theTV already builtafollowing, waiting forusandreadyafeature in though, a750horsepowerBMW X6M, surprise wastuckedawayinacorner Thereal 911 thatwasinforECUtuning. pean cars,includinganoriginalTechart Thomas andanarrayofmodifiedEuro- by ateamconsistingofJimmy, Salahand us. First thingsfirst,andweweregreeted Performance folksalreadyhadatreat for courtesy andintroductionvisit,yetthePP- Mussafah industrialarea,wasmoreofa Abu Dhabiworkshoplocatedinthe Our firstvisittotheirmainbranch,the formance programs. per-remains indevelopingclass-leading for massproduction,buttheirspecialty also developedturboandcompressors some enginevariants,PP-Performance has monsterlumps.Forup to16-cylinder enginealltheway from the3-cylinder and workonawiderangeofengines, specializes inEuropeanperformancecars reflashed onthespot.PP-Performance Top Performance magazine.Thiscarhas 25

While the company doesn't work on body styling, the owner equipped the X6M with a full carbon-fibre Vorsteiner aero kit and lightweight VS-360 forged wheels finished in brushed aluminium.

show GRIP and the viral videos from the targeted. For starters, the project car comes tion of their own performance downpipes Yas Drag Nights, where it beat supercars out of the production line blessed with an and unrestricted exhaust system. Once like the Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 awesome engine, the 555hp turbocharged the mechanical upgrades were in place, SV. Not bad for an SUV! 4.4-litre V8, very tunable and responding Jimmy Pelka tuned the engine control unit well to a range of performance upgrades. on the in-house four-wheel drive dyno and In essence, the modifications performed PP-Performance applied their combination the results were simply astonishing! 750 on the 750hp BMW X6M are simple but of upgraded turbochargers, with the addi- horsepower and 1,150 Nm of torque on

www.performancemag.net cars 26 PP-Performance X6Misexplosivelyfast! supercars reallycomesasnosurprise,the heavy AWD SUV!Thebeatingoftrue territory, butisactuallyachievedbya 22.8 seconds.Thisisdeepwithinsupercar quarter milein11.3secondsand1 km/h comingupinjust3.4seconds,a the company'spowerclaimswith0-100 The performancefiguresarefullybacking has managedsimilarfiguresontheircars. this typeoftuningkitandnocompetitor a stockblock,whichisworldrecordfor seconds. SUVhittheton,fromrest, inascant3.4seconds.Pedalthe heavyAWD tometal,andyou'llcoverafullmileinshadeunder23 tuning. Theresultsspeakforthemselves.750horsepowerand1,150Nmoftorqueonastockblockismightyimpressive,lets PP-Performance addsupgradedturbos,performancedownpipesand anunrestrictedexhaustsystem,alongwithsomemagicalECU top performance have helpedPP-Performance builda in theUAE andelsewhereintheworld The goodresultsanddragracekillshere finished inbrushedaluminium. forged wheels rolls onsuperlightVS-360 rear diffuserandspoiler. Thecar includes afrontspoiler, ventedracehood, carbonfibreand is madeofhigh-grade the comprehensiveVorsteiner aerokitthat owner ofthiscarequippedhisX6Mwith styling andexteriorenhancements,butthe The companydoesnotworkonbody horsepower, nothype! sured ofonething;PP-Performance make and theirresults,onecanalwaysbeas- more. Lookingatthequalityoftheirwork C63AMGandmany Mercedes-Benz BMW 1M,a650hppowerkitforthe new projects,includinga500horsepower its achievements,butisbusyworkingon meantime, thecompanyisnotsittingon ECU remappingfortheirprojects.Inthe and someothertunersarerelyingontheir strong reputation,sobothdirectclients 27

www.performancemag.net cars 28 their racecarsfullybuiltanddisplayedat systems. HKSandUPGaragealreadyhad wheels, coiloversuspensionsandexhaust tuners showcasedtheirearlybodykits, heavily representedattheshow. Many just launched,thenewGT86wasalready 2012 Tokyo AutoSalon,andalthough Only sixweekslater, itwastimeforthe drive carsonceagain! hiatus, TMCwasbacktomakingfun-to- sports modelsfromToyota. Afteralong roku, thecarthatsignaledrebirthof the worldreportingaboutnewHachi- launch, withmediafromeverycornerof hype andinterestsurroundedtheofficial launches atthesameevent.Tremendous totally overshadowingmanyotherglobal overwhelming attentionthiscarreceived, Performance wastheretowitnessthe awaited GT86modeltotheworld.Top Motor Show, Toyota releasedtheirlong- This timelastyear, atthe42ndTokyo top performance Top PerformancerewindsthetapeofwhathasbeenatremendousyearforToyo- TOYOTA 86:ONEYEARON of theHachirokuhasalreadywonheartscountlesssportcompactfansand ta's newsportscoupe.Onamissiontoconquertheworld,spiritualsuccessor become atruetuner'sdarling.Victoryonallfronts! equipped withit,inavarietyofbodyco- concepts atthe2012SEMAShowwere popularity oftheirproduct,thatmanytop widebody kitfortheGT86.Suchwas a revolutionwiththeirunbelievablyslick Kyoto, a.k.a.theRocketBunnysparked specialist fromKyoto, therenownedTRA Nobuteru Taniguchi. Asmallbodykit D1 GrandPrixracecarpilotedbyveteran its ownsuperchargerkit,asseenontheir rated route,whileHKSstarteddeveloping most electedtopursuethenaturallyaspi- In modifyingthe2.0-litreboxerengine, started developingaftermarketproducts. tuners embracedthenewplatformand launch, ahugenumberoftopJapanese Following thefirstfewmonthsafter GT86 wasgoingtobethenextbigthing! writings onthewallwereveryclear; though thesewerehumblebeginnings,the heavy developmentatthetime.Even the driftarena,althoughbothwereunder regular featureonbothourroadsandrace already sold,asthecarbecomesamore of theunitscomingintocountryare exception totheglobal86frenzy, andall 86 cars.Needlesstosay, theUAE wasno Amri atthewheeloftotallystockToyota by theUAE driftchampionAhmedAl were thedriftdemonstrationsperformed sideways action.Particularly impressive launch eventwithplentyoftracktimeand over theregion,whoenjoyedanexciting huge responsefromthemediaall Yas MarinaCircuit.Onceagain,therewas the world'stopmotorsportsfacilities, ficial launchofthe86tookplaceatone Here intheUnitedArabEmirates,of- to come. asweexpectthebestisyet still booming, the aftermarkethasbeentremendousand developers inmindandtheresponsefrom ously, the 86 was designed with third party lours, graphics,wheelsandsetups.Obvi- 29

tracks. An important announcement in June of 2012 revealed the intentions of Toyota and their UAE dealers, Al Futtaim Toyota, to enter the racing arena and support the UAE drift champion Ahmed Al Amri under the new moniker of Emir- ates Drift Team. The initiative received tremendous exposure in the media and enthusiast circles, paving the way for the successful introduction of the Toyota 86 in our market.

In the following months, we've noticed increased activities in the aftermarket field, as more local tuners jump on the bandwagon, sensing the great potential of TOP: The HKS Toyota 86 race car was the first truly Toyota's new sports coupe. The list of top comprehensive tuning project on the quality parts for the 86 has been steadily new car and served as a tesing mule increasing and becoming readily available for developing the new parts. off the shelf. At the moment, products ABOVE: The 2JZ-powered Toyota 86 from HKS, Ecutec, Milltek, OZ, Cusco, of the Emirates Team featur- WORK Wheels, H&R, KW, Brembo and a ing the Rocket Bunny wide body kit TOP PERFORMANCE few others can be purchased here in the and driven by Ahmed Al Amri UAE. PROJECT 86 It is with great excitement that we looks, affordable price and most of all, the announce the upcoming tuning proj- To sum it all up, the Toyota 86 has been driving fun has proved to be an unbeat- ect on the Toyota 86, supported by an overnight success, here and in most able recipe. Toyota got this one right and Al Futtaim Toyota and several leading markets around the globe. Its combina- should definitely not stop here; it might be aftermarket companies from the US, tion of great handling, stiff chassis, sporty time to revive the Supra! and Europe. Stay tuned!

www.performancemag.net 30 top performance events The 2012 SEMA Show: Delivering Excitement

This year's edition of the world's largest aftermarket show once again delivered the goods, with plenty of exciting exhibits and shows, something for everyone's taste. New platforms, new trends and some new kids on the block ensured that there's never a dull moment at the SEMA Show!

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Yes, records are once again broken, more exhibitors, more trade visitors, more events and more excite- ment. The numbers indeed are very impressive, yet the ability to reinvent itself is one of SEMA Show's greatest strengths, having been attracting businesses and visitors for five decades. Even the catastrophic weather in the East of the US, with thousands of cancelled flights could not stop the 2012 SEMA Show from beating the odds and delivering another spectacular event.

Once again the East vs West game was on, Muscle had to fend off strong attacks from Europe and the Far East, with the public benefitting from the hot competition and some brilliant creations presented across all the categories. The surprise of the 2012 Show remains the all-new Scion FR-S with an impres- sive first appearance and the Best of Show accolade won on its first outing.

As expected, the big names rarely miss the oppor- tunity to flex some muscle and mark their territory, with the SEMA Show being the perfect opportunity to capture a huge domestic and international crowd. Listing all of the tuners or even trying to mention all of the highlights would certainly not fit our 10 page report, therefore we're forced to only present a hand- ful of them in this section. Enjoy!

The one bit we'd like to share with you is the sheer number of top aftermarket companies that got involved in preparing the FR-S, 86 and BRZs for the SEMA Show. Industry giants like Vortech, Scion Racing, Toca, Stillen, Crawford Performance, Injen, Exedy, Seibon, Whiteline, BC Racing, APR, Perrin, Fatlace, Evasive, HKS, DC Sports, Cusco, Rotiform, Rota, Aerojacket, Enkei and many more jumped on the bandwagon and the results were astonishing!

Thousands of new products were introduced at the show and winners announced, as voted by the mem- bers of the media in the New Products Showcase Awards where the most cutting-edge automotive products are recognized. This year, more than 2,000 new products were submitted for consideration in 15 categories.

Finally, the show and entertainment features once again delighted the attendees, with celebrity appear- ances, interviews, driving events, product launches, presentations and many other features, including seminars, conferences and live shows.

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If there's a single platform that has to be Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge with a 10,000 picked as the star of this year's Show, than US$ grand prize. that must be the brilliant new Scion FR-S, with its almost-twin siblings, the Toyota 86 Other stars of the show are, of course, and Subaru BRZ. Over a 150 new Scions the homegrown muscle cars, pickups were scattered all over the show floor in and SUVs, dozens and dozens of quality a variety of colors, trims, body kits and exhibits, creative concepts, high output levels of preparation, a truly overwhelm- engines and the best in kit. The Jeep ing presence for a first timer! In addition Wrangler and the Ford F-150 trucks are to the above, the Scion FR-S was elected once again and not surprisingly chosen as Best of the Show in the Sport Compact Best of Show in their respective categories Class and there even was a dedicated

Shown here are the winners of the Best of Show in the Sport compact car, 4x4 and Pickup truck categories, thus the TOCA team behind the winning Scion FR-S 33 SEMA SHOW 2012 Most Popular

Rather than listing all of the most popular plat- forms of the 2012 SEMA Show, we thought we'd dedicate this space to the single most popular car of the show, the Scion FR-S. This page alone certainly does not do its presence full justice, yet it is here to show the sheer variety of designs, building approaches and concepts developed on the same platform, with some of the world's greatest getting involved in their preparation.

What's your flavour? There was plenty to choose from when it comes to the Scion FR-S, starting from the manu- facturer's own funky or racy concepts, through to the creations of the leading tuners and customizers from the US and Japan. The Rocket Bunny wide body kit got loads of attention!

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events General Motors of the most exciting stands on the whole of the Show in the Sport Compact Class As we've learned to expect, General Mo- show floor. in the first appearance of the FR-S at a big tors had another grand display at the 2012 international show. SEMA Show, presenting exciting concepts, Chrysler Jeep Dodge FIAT new performance cars, racers, tuner cars Jeeps iconic Wrangler once again got Lexus does not usually have a big pres- and their own crate engines and parts. crowned Best of Show in the 4x4 SUV ence at the Show, yet they stick to their The highlights include the Hot Wheels category and stamped its authority with an usual location and always present new Camaro, the SMOKE ZL1, the Guy Fieri's unbelievable number of displays in virtual- models and a number of concepts devel- Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edi- ly any corner of the show. Other highlights oped by renowned aftermarket specialists tion, four heavily customized Sparks, of the group included the presentation like Five Axis. This year their stand in- the COPO Camaro convertible and the of the new Dodge Viper, several MOPAR cluded the supercharged GS 350 F Sport, turbocharged Malibu. equipped concepts and a growing number The LFA Nurburgring Edition, of cheeky creations based on the Fiat 500. FORD For us performance buffs the most inter- Scion esting exhibit at FORD's mega stand was Needless to say, Scion literally invaded The Honda Factory Performance pack- the twin turbo this edition of the SEMA Show with ap- age for the 2013 Accord Coupe made Mustang Cobra Jet Concept On top of proximately 150 new FR-S and the usual its world debut at their stand with that customized trucks, race cars, five number of other concepts and models on other significant exhibits including Dario customized Focus concepts, a few Fusions their own stand and scattered across the Franchitti's 2012 Indianapolis 500-winning and some glorious classics complete one show floor. This year Scion won the Best Indy car, the Muscle Milk Racing 2012 35 SEMA SHOW 2012 car manufacturers

Once again the three US heavyweights had the strongest showing at the show, while there was a noticeably growing presence amongst non-US brands with plenty of exciting concept cars

American Le Mans Series P1 champion car, the supercharged CR-Z, the Accord Grand Touring and a B-spec Honda Fit race car. Acura returned to the show after a 6 years hiatus, displaying two modified ILX vehicles and the striking Acura Super- car Concept vehicle from the Avengers.

Hyundai Hyundai literally went bonkers with their tuning concepts, showcasing high power race cars, sleek road rockets and every- thing in between. The highlights must be the ARK Performance Genesis Coupe R Spec, the Bisimoto Engineering Elantra GT, the Cosworth Engineering Genesis Concept, the FuelCulture Genesis Coupe Turbo and the JP Edition Veloster.

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The domination of the muscle trio contin- ues unabated as the Challenger, Camaro and Mustang stamp their authority and attract even more customizers to present their work at the show. Although slightly overshadowed by the Scion FR-S invasion, the homegrown performance cars still retained their dominant role in the show. Once again, we'd need several pages to only do justice to this segment, but for now enjoy this selection of customized muscle cars from the Show. 37 SEMA SHOW 2012 JDM

And for those into cars and culture from the Land of the Rising Sun there was plenty to drool upon, a healthy mix of brand new models and those from the days gone by, including creations from top domestic and Japanese tuners. Yes, the big names turned up again, glad to see Ben- sopra, Rauh Welt, Rocket Bunny, Cusco, HKS, WORK, RAYS, Enkei alongside the many US-based companies specialising in Japanese platforms.

There's no slowing down in modifying the Japanese cars and the Nissan GT-R is emerging as the leading platform. Great to see that the usual suspects are still popu- lar and going strong on US soil!

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Now this was one of the booming aspects of this year’s show, with a slew of fabulous concepts presented by the domestic customizers, showcasing their skills in restoring, restyling and modifying perfor- mance classics from the days gone by. This was one of the busiest areas of the whole show with people flocking to witness sev- eral fine creations that combine creativity and execution, promoting high-end skills and dedicated products.

Such was the number of quality classic displays that we preferred to cut the story short and let you enjoy our gallery!

The high-end wheel manufacturer Giovanna relied solely on European rides to promote their new VIP range of wheels at the 2012 SEMA Show

40 Audi S8 test drive 41 Super Eight Superb is not the word that would do justice to Audi's super fast luxury performance sedan. Top Performance goes flat out in what emerged as the best vehicle from Audi's entire range we've driven to date! Why did we love the S? Read below.

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Performance sedans have always been fort in one. 520 horsepower, monstrous inputs. Gear shifts are quick and followed good news in my books, despite the torque, race car handling and powerful by a symphony of thumps, roars, exhaust fact that they are always somewhat of a brakes make this luxurious sedan a real farts and other spine-tingling noises. The compromise. Originally designed to carry hoot, a ride to complement your dark S8 both builds and dissipates speed with families or executives in complete comfort side and one your family will love. Power ease, accelerating hard and then relying and with all their gear, sedans, in principle, comes from a turbocharged V8 lump on the humongous brakes to tame the do not constitute an ideal platform for mated to a brilliant 8-speed gearbox and speeding giant in time for the corners. high performance. That is until the petrol- 520 ponies certainly sounds conservative Thanks to the adaptive air suspension, test drive head within the organization convinces the when compared to the way the S8 ac- handling is awesome, with close to no board that they need a sports sedan. body roll or noise pitch, just flat cornering with massive, confidence-inspiring grip. Many glorious performance sedans have During our test, we took Audi's flagship been gracing our roads since the era of close to its limits, but it always felt in con- the Lotus Carlton or the early M5 Beemers, trol, even when the fat tyres lost traction, constantly evolving and gaining in popu- sending the car in a smooth slide. larity by the day. What is it that makes them so appealing? It is their versatility, And as much as we're excited about the a combination of high performance, size on-road performance of the Audi S8, we and comfort that puts a smile on the face should not forget some other aspects of of every family member. Hubby is happy its brilliance. For starters, the car looks with his street racer, the missus loves the great in white, rolling on wide 21" 5-spoke style and class, while the kids enjoy plenty celerates from any given speed or engine wheels and sitting closer to the ground of space on the rear bench. Now that's a revolutions. With all the knobs turned to than the ordinary models. A more aggres- win-win situation and very few object the SPORT, every aspect of the big sedan's sive front end and quad exhaust pipes extra girth! performance sharpens, including its complete the picture and provide hints to exhaust note, and it is time to play. The car its split personality. The 2013 Audi S8 is one such car. As a leaps off the line and sprints hard, with the matter of fact, it is one shining example of gearbox keeping the engine on the boil The interior is another big win for the S8 the coexistence of power, style and com- and ensuring a sharp response to throttle as you step into an oasis of luxury, style 43

and above all, quality. The superb cabin for those who appreciate the finer things simply has it all, an elegant sweeping in life, the S8 has them in abundance, as WE LIKE dashboard, a blend of top quality materi- one would expect to find in a flagship als, infinitely adjustable comfort sport seats Audi model. This car certainly sets the new Incredible performance with massage function and an extensive benchmark in its class and takes the lead Generous equipment levels list of other standard and optional equip- in terms of quality, whether you're looking Tank-like build quality ment. We particularly liked how carbon at how well it is screwed together or what fibre, brushed aluminium, leather and materials have been employed. But for quality plastics create an elegant ambience me, one aspect that brings the smile to with a sporty twist. And then there's the my face is its performance and it is noth- Quick Spec ambient lighting. ing short of awesome to discover than a Engine : 3991cc V8 twin-turbo two-ton luxury sedan can be almost as fun I think that by now you get the picture; to drive as the TT-RS. Both straight-line Layout : Front engine / AWD Audi has created a monster, a car with performance and cornering border with Power : 520hp @ 6000rpm virtually no flaws. Whatever your require- sports car capabilities, leaving you with ment or intended use, the S8 fulfills them. your mouth wide open every time you Torque : 652Nm @ 5500rpm Wanna street race or challenge yourself discover a new trick. Now that, to me, is Transmission : 8-speed automatic on the mountain roads? You got it. And priceless! Price: AED 470,000 (base) AED 557,000 (as tested)

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Where the best come together; the S8's phenomenal power is accompanied by impressive dynamics, svelte styling, a fabulous interior and vault-like solidity.

www.topautomag.net 44 Bentley ContinentaL GT V8 test drive LESS IS MORE 45

After a long stint equipped with just the mental W12 motor, Bentley’s Continental GT now gets the option of a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8. Smaller and more efficient it definitely is, but does the new engine mar the characteristic of Crewe’s rocketship? Read on.

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Launched in 2003, Bentley’s svelte Con- for a long time to come. And boy, is it a to the untrained eye, but park them next tinental GT was a game-changer, finally comeback! to each other and the differences are breaking free from the Rolls-Royce inspired obvious. Inspired by iconic Bentleys of the looks and launching the marque into a Replacing a seminal and highly success- past, design chief Dirk van Braeckel has crisp and contemporary era. No ancient ful model is always a daunting task, but created a smooth and more aerodynamic 6.75-litre V8 here, instead a tech-laden Crewe’s design and engineering teams body boasting crisper and better defined W12 gave the big 2+2 all the oomph have done just that with the new GT, which feature lines. The familiar power lines and it needed. Almost instantly, the big B captures the spirit of its predecessor, and rear haunches that echo the 1950s R-Type test drive became a favourite of footballer’s and forges ahead with even higher standards Continental now have even sharper radii rappers the world over, appearing in more of design, engineering, luxury, craftsman- to create highly distinct surfaces, bringing hip-hop videos than we care to count. It ship and performance. More impressively, the feel of a truly coachbuilt car to the new wasn’t an agile sports car, not by a long Bentley have recently added the option coupe. margin, but it was never intended to be of a new 4.0-litre V8 alongside the mighty one either, instead cosseting four lucky W12 engine. Up front, the V8 is differentiated from the passengers in the lap of quintessential Brit- top-spec 12-cylinder model by a gloss ish luxury on a high-speed cross country black matrix grille with bright chrome dash. Numerous variants soon came along surrounds and divider, as well as a three- over the years, including a convertible segment lower bumper with black air and four-door sedan, as well as more intakes and body-colour dividers. The rear powerful ‘Speed’ and ‘Supersports’ itera- gets a dark rear lower valance along with tions. It’s one of the best in the business, distinctive twin ‘figure eight’ exhaust pipes. but as they say, time does take its toll on Completing the changes on the outside people and things and so it has with the are red enamel Bentley winged ‘B’ badges Conti. With newer and tougher competi- above the front grille, on the bootlid and tion encroaching the old lion’s territory, wheel centres. The new variant comes Bentley had its boys back on the drawing On the outside with a choice of 20” and 21” wheels, while board to conjure up something that would Compared to the previous generation, carbon ceramic brakes are also an option. silence critics and opponents once again the new Continental might look the same 47

Of note, a technique called Aluminium fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions. To this cast-forged front suspension uprights and Super Forming is used to create the front end, the V8 features variable displacement aluminium gravity die castings at the rear wings and the boot lid. This process with a sophisticated engine manage- work in conjunction with a redesigned heats the aluminium panels to nearly 500 ment system that makes for a seamless front anti-roll bar and retuned spring and degrees Celsius before shaping them transition from V8 to V4 mode under light damper settings for improved response by air pressure. By using a single sheet throttle load. The high-tech motor also and stability. Continuous Damping Control of aluminium, no seams or welding are features high pressure direct injection, low constantly monitors the car’s attitude and required. Cool. friction bearings, thermal management, poise by adjusting the suspension settings energy recuperation via the charging hundreds of times a second. This makes Under the hood system, and innovative turbocharger pack- for a remarkably supple ride at low speeds Here lies the biggest difference; the new aging for greater efficiency. And did we and increased control as speeds climb. 4.0-litre V8 might seem meek when com- say, the V8 sounds fantastic to the point it pared to the mighty W12, but in reality, it almost overshadows the W12 aurally. WE LIKE is not that down in performance. The flag- ship engine belts out 567hp and 700Nm The stiff stuff Similar real-world performance of torque, while the V8 makes 500hp and The computer controlled self-levelling compared to the W12 660Nm from 1700 to 5000rpm, which is, air suspension gets four-link double in the real world, not that far off. Com- wishbones at the front and a trapezoidal Feels more agile bined with the new close-ratio 8-speed multi-link setup at the rear, while the all- Thunderous V8 exhaust noise automatic transmission, this translates into wheel drive system gets a sportier 40:60 More efficient, if you could call it that a 0-96km/h time of 4.6 seconds and a top rear-torque bias compared with the 50:50 speed of 303km/h. Sounds good to us! bias of its predecessor, which translates to a more sporting feel in terms of handling NEEDS IMPROVEMENT For Bentley, the arrival of the new V8 Con- and mid-corner acceleration. tinental models fulfills their environmental Lose bragging rights at the golf club commitment to produce a new powertrain The wide front and rear track aids agil- that delivers a 40 per cent improvement in ity and handling, while solid aluminium

The V8 gets a gloss black grille with bright chrome surrounds, along with a three-segment lower bumper with black air intakes and body-coloured dividers. The rear gets a rear lower valance along with twin ‘figure eight’ exhaust pipes. Completing the exterior changes are red enamel Bentley winged ‘B’ badges.

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The inside story As you’d expect from a Bentley, the cabin and front passenger seats, underscoring Bentley has managed to infuse new is trimmed with soft-touch leathers, a full the sporting, lean and weight-conscious life into the interior without making it range of wood veneers, cool-touch metals ethos of the V8 models. too different from the outgoing model. and deep-pile carpets, all handcrafted in For instance, the instrument panel and Crewe. The Continental V8’s cabin features The sumptuous front seats can be speci- dashboard still subtly echo the flying a new veneer, Dark Fiddleback Eucalyptus, fied with ventilation as well as a state-of- wings of the Bentley motif, but have been for the fascia and trim. Both the coupe and the-art massage system with 12 individual slightly tweaked for a crispier look, while convertible feature a technical finish Eliade massage cells. And it’s whisper-quiet in- the retro, individually inset gauges have cloth headlining, rather than the standard side, thanks to a raft of advanced noise- been replaced with a more modern cluster leather seen in the W12 models. Also, suppression tech that includes acoustic housing all the dials and info display. unlike the full through-console of the W12, glazing, under-floor shields and hidden the centre console simply separates driver anti-vibration panels throughout. 49

With 500hp and 660Nm of torque, the 'entry-level' Continen- tal GT boasts similar real-world perfor- mance compared to the mighty W12. The interior also gets a few differentiating changes here and there. And yes, the V8 is more 'ef- ficient' as well, in case you were wondering!

Quick Spec

Engine : 3993cc twin-turbo V8 Layout : Front engine / AWD Power : 500hp @ 6000rpm Torque : 660Nm @ 1700rpm Transmission : 8-speed automatic

Base Price: AED 750,000

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sharper than its top-flight sibling.

Out in the real world, you’d be hard pressed to tell the difference; the torque is relentless, and high-speed overtaking is aided by the snappy, double downshift- capable ‘box. The steering is precise and weighty, though a bit short on feedback, while the new AWD setup makes for massive grip and a slightly more playful character.

The boys at Bentley have done well to keep the ethos of the original car intact. It looks crisp and stunning, especially in bold The new infotainment system comes with hall-quality sound reproduction for every colours like our car’s gorgeous orange an 8” touchscreen and 8-speaker sound occupant wherever they may be sitting. shade that help highlight the subtle folds system as standard. But if you have the and creases. I would pick the V8 any day money to burn, then splurge on the exqui- Behind the wheel over the W12 as it doesn’t give away site 11-speaker Naim for Bentley system, Cocooned in that ultra-lux cabin, treated much in terms of performance and is that which has been created exclusively for to a decadent blend of expensive leather, bit more efficient. Trust me, those who the Continental GT by British audiophiles wood and shiny chrome, you don’t expect prefer to go for the bigger-engined model Naim. Epic by any means, it employs revo- the Continental GT to dart around like a are simply doing it for the bragging rights lutionary Dirac Dimensions digital signal Cayman. This is a proper Bentley and at at the golf club. processing, an industry-first technology no point of the drive do you forget that that creates a virtual ‘sound field’ indepen- this is a 2.3-ton beast, but with less weight dent of speaker layout to deliver concert hanging at the front, the V8 is noticeably

www.topautomag.net 50 Lexus es 350 INCONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION

Al-Futtaim Motors brings in the all-new sixth-generation Lexus ES.We hop in behind the wheel of the V6-powered ES 350. test drive The story goes like this. When Toyota place; they have just taken the essentials launched the premium Lexus brand in and improved on the basic recipe to make 1989, at the North American International it even more enticing to the target market. Auto Show, they revealed another car alongside the flagship LS 400, and that Okay, the design gets a bit more ad- was the ES. Based on the platform and en- venturous at the ends, thanks to the gine from the Camry, the debut was more new ‘spindle’ grille and a pair of sharply- or less an approach to avoid the awk- designed taillights. Interestingly, the new wardness of debuting a premium marque ES doesn’t sit on the Camry platform like with just one car. But that was over two The ES has always been the entry-level the others before it, instead opting for a decades ago; over the years, the ES has luxury contender from Lexus (forget the slightly larger one from the Avalon, which turned out to be the best-selling Lexus compact IS with its tiny rear accommoda- means it now gets a 45mm longer wheel- sedan in the most competitive market in tions), appealing to aspiring buyers with base and a negligible 25mm added to the world, the USA. That’s saying some- an effortless mix of restrained design, the overall length. Intriguingly, Lexus have thing! And so here we are, at the wheel of practicality and inconspicuous luxury. With managed to add a whopping 100mm of the latest ES, to try and find out how well it the sixth-gen model, the marque hasn’t rear legroom, while cutting overall weight has matured over time. done away with any of the attributes that by around 25 kilos, thanks to generous use have made it so successful in the first of lightweight steel. With neat details and 51

tight surfaces, we think it’s a handsome sat-nav, rear-view camera, semi-aniline place. The seats are devoid of lateral sup- car, and the best-looking ES to date, hands leather seats and much more. You’re port as well, and don’t do much to keep down. better isolated inside thanks to improved you from bobbing around in tight corners. sound insulation, a tuned engine intake The steering ratio has been quickened, but Under the hood is the familiar 2GR-FE and fluid-filled engine mounts. keeping in mind the demographic, feels 3.5-litre V6, making a healthy 272 horse- numb and uncommunicative to us petrol power and sending all of it to the front On the road, the new ES is a great tourer, heads. wheels via a silken 6-speed automatic. If with impeccable straight-line stability, all that grunt is unnecessary, or maybe ample passing power and a reasonably At the end of the day, it’s a no-nonsense if you’re in the search for improved ef- ‘sporty’ transmission. Though the motor is sedan that offers typical Japanese quality ficiency, there is the AED 155,000 ES 250, derived from the more mundane Camry, and reliability with a liberal serving of which makes 181hp from a 2.5-litre four- here it seems to have been dipped in elegance and practicality. It is not a car to cylinder motor. double cream and wrapped in pure silk; it’s awaken your inner driver, but as an entry- that smooth. The handling, on the other level luxury car that cocoons all five oc- The interior is a classy affair as well, boast- hand, is nothing to write home about; all cupants in sheer comfort and refinement, ing clean lines and premium materials. that cushiness and comfort comes at the it’s a genuine contender. And like we said Depending on the trim level, you get a expense of significant body roll, but then before, it’s the best-looking ES ever. lot of goodies including keyless entry and again, the average ES buyer wouldn’t start system, adaptive cruise control, HDD be looking at carving corners in the first

Quick Spec

In typical Lexus fash- Engine : 3456cc V6 ion, the ES 350's cabin is a classy yet subtle Layout : Front engine / FWD affair. With close Power : 272hp @ 6200rpm to 300 horsepower on tap, we would Torque : 346Nm @ 4700rpm have preferred a bit Transmission : 6-speed automatic more seat bolstering though. Price: AED 180,000 - 220,000

Vehicle Courtesy: Al Futtaim Motors

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Lambo's Aventador LP700-4 news loses its top!

On the heels of the successful coupe The two-piece roof is made entirely from introduced in the summer of 2011, and carbon-fibre using various technologies with over 1,300 units already delivered to such as RTM and Forged Composite. customers, the house of the Raging Bull These tech guarantee maximum aesthetic is now offering the convertible version of performance and stiffness although each the Aventador, a vehicle that perfectly bal- component is extremely light, weighing ances the ultimate driving experience with less than 6kg. These two parts are remov- the ultimate in supercar sophistication. able, easy to handle, and being lightweight and simple to attach, can be stored in the front luggage compartment. The rear pillar has been redesigned to offer total support for the removable roof, accommodate an automatic protection system for passen- qers, and provide the engine compart- ment with ample ventilation.

It is noticeable that the engine hood on the Roadster differs from the hood on the coupe because of its central "spinal col- umn" with two pairs of hexagonal windows connected at the sides. Their purpose is to cool the engine, drain off rain water prop- erly and, of course, allow the beauty of the V12 power unit to be admired.

The body sports a two-tone finish, as the windshield pillar, the two roof sections and the rear window area up to the "fins" are painted in gloss black. The visual effect is that of a completely open vehicle with sleek lines combining perfectly balanced sportiness and elegance.

As for the interior, the use of Sabbia Nefertem leather highlights the hand- made craftsmanship, and is a perfect match for the exterior in Azzuro Thetis. Finally, the new Roadster also features new Dione 20"/21" rims; crafted in forged aluminium, they lower weight by 10kg compared to the stock rims.

As you'd know by now, the Roadster is also powered by the epic 700hp 6.5-litre NA V12. Mated to an ISR 7-speed gearbox, the topless Lambo hits 100km/h in only 3 seconds flat and goes on to a top whack of 350km/h. 53

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG gets hardcore with rapturous Black Series performance

Announced as though it has blasted past AMG Black Series the chequered flag of its GT3 inspired achieves a power/ design, roared off the track by its 631hp weight ratio of 2.45 6.3 litre V8 engine and onto public roads kg/hp. with tarmac shredding 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds performance, Mercedes-AMG has The coil-over AMG invoked the darkest fury of Affterbach into RIDE CONTROL its thunderous gullwing to create the SLS performance sus- AMG Coupe Black Series. pension, the AMG ceramic high-per- Making challengers pale in compari- formance composite son, the fifth Black Series model from brake system and Mercedes-AMG harnesses the victorious the weight-optimised forged AMG light- AMG aerodynamics package is option- motorsport mettle of its SLS AMG GT3 alloy wheels with newly developed sports ally available to further boost the vehicle's racing version to boast a menacing mix of tyres combine with the electronically con- driving dynamics. breath-taking design, outstanding driving trolled AMG rear-axle differential lock and dynamics and uncompromising light- the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports The global market launch of the SLS AMG weight construction. Pairing its powerful transmission featuring uncompromisingly Coupe Black Series will begin in June 2013, engine packing 635Nm of torque with a fast shifts and response times to raise the with Middle East dates to be announced kerb weight of 1550 kilograms, the SLS SLS AMG Black Series to a new level. The later.

www.topautomag.net 54 Nissan reveals 2013 MY GT-R Performance Redefined news

Nissan iconic GT-R R35 gets further design and engineering enhancements result, the vehicle’s overall performance is enhanced for the 2013 model year, offer- based on feedback acquired from compet- dramatically increased, high-speed stability ing more performance, stability, refine- ing in the 24-Hours of Nürburgring race improved and ride quality is more refined. ment, and greater customization. While earlier this year. Subsequent time spent Additionally, a Premium Edition version continuing to be available in VVIP grade, testing the road car on the world’s most will be offered that features rich Semia- further levels of customization have been demanding circuit also fully tested GT-R’s rinin leather and custom-colored interior introduced with more to follow including a durability and reliability. The model is the as fashionable interior package, further unique example for Usain Bolt, the world’s fifth iteration from Chief Vehicle Engineer enhancing the sense of quality within the fastest man and champion Olympic Kazutoshi Mizuno, and features improved cabin. sprinter, and brand ambassador for the engine response in the mid- and upper- 315km/h GT-R. rpm rev range, increased body rigidity, 2013 Nissan GT-R goes on sale across the and specification changes to the shock Middle East from February 2013 onwards. The 2013 MY GT-R features evolutionary absorbers, springs and front stabilizer. As a 55

LFA Nürburgring Edition by Lexus The Nürburgring Package builds on the high-performance LFA. The gear-shift Highlights track-ready LFA supercar with styling inspi- time has been reduced by 0.05 seconds, • Sport-tuned suspension ration from the 24 Hours of Nürburgring to only 0.15 seconds, for even faster gear • Black mesh-type wheels prototype LFA race car. The 4.8-litre V10 changes. The Nürburgring Package is • Larger front spoiler engine for Nürburgring Package equipped limited to only 50 units out of the 500 LFA • Fixed rear wing LFA’s will produce 562 horsepower, 10 hand-assembled for global distribution. • Carbon-fibre center console and door more horsepower than the standard trim

ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS GHOST COLLECTION

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Middle East show- at Goodwood, draws on a warm colour Geoff Briscoe, Director Middle East, Africa cased a Bespoke collection of Ghost family palette that serves as the perfect backdrop and Latin America for Rolls-Royce Motor cars, inspired by the tales of 'The Arabian for hand-painted coachlines. These intri- Cars said: “A Rolls-Royce is the perfect Nights Entertainment'. cately applied detail touches, expressing canvas from which to commission highly the Arabic words ‘One Thousand and One individual motoring masterpieces. The A series of two-tone paint schemes, Nights’ culminate in an elaborate design One Thousand and One Nights collection specially created by the Bespoke team that elegantly frames the door handles. is a testament to the ability of our Bespoke designers to take inspiration from a rich array of cultures.”

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Caterham adds to Seven range with Supersport R

news Caterham has added to its iconic range of formance on the track, having been de- the new vehicle extends the Supersport Sevens, giving the acclaimed Supersport veloped during three years in Caterham’s line, which already includes road and track a steroid-induced brother – the two-litre R300 race championship. The new model versions of the 1.6-litre model. Supersport R, which packs 180hp and benefits particularly in mid-range ‘punch’ track-bred dynamics. and features a 25 per cent power increase Inside the cabin, a bespoke Supersport on the Supersport, as well as 5bhp more steering wheel, integrated change-up Like the standard Supersport, the new than the R300 road car. light, composite race seats and four-point edition has many circuit-orientated per- race harnesses complete the track-inspired formance essentials, but gains a bigger The front-mounted Caterham-developed experience. Naturally, an aero screen engine and a five-speed gearbox to boost Ford Duratec engine pairs up with a comes as standard. outright performance significantly. limited-slip differential to further enhance its performance credentials. Meanwhile, The Supersport R’s DNA stems from the Designed to sit immediately above its grippy Avon CR500 tyres, Supersport Caterham Supersport Championship, 1.6-litre sibling in the Seven range, the dampers and race springs ensure the car’s which is the fourth rung of its motorsport new adaptation’s 2-litre Ford Duratec handling is highly-focussed but still supple ‘ladder’ and is Caterham’s fastest-growing engine has proven its durability and per- enough for the road. Weighing just 535kg, series. 57 58 ALL-NEW CADILLAC ATS CROSSES HORIZONS

The all-new Cadillac ATS has embarked on Starting at the Nürburgring on Monday ATS will then hit the desert roads of the an epic journey by road from the famed November 26, a team of six in two cars Middle East, arriving in Riyadh, KSA on

news Nürburgring Nordshleife in Germany to will travel more than 10,000 km across 12 December 10, followed by Bahrain, Kuwait Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE, countries to arrive at the Yas Marina Circuit and Doha, Qatar. Along the way, the team to demonstrate the reliability, performance on December 21. will visit a number of historical, religious, and comfort of this luxury car ahead of and tourist attractions as well as the Cadil- its Middle East launch late December. Ending the European tour in Istanbul, the lac main dealer showrooms in the GCC.

POLARIS OPENS WORLD’S BIGGEST FACILITY IN ABU DHABI

The United Arab Emirates’ market leader ing some 3,591 sqm, the new dealership wide range of customisation options on for specialist off-road vehicles, Polaris has is a hub for Polaris owners and potential offer. On average, buyers of Polaris Sport opened its biggest facility on the planet in customers across the emirate. Visitors SxS models in the UAE can spend over Dh Abu Dhabi. The North American company, will also find a selection of Pure Polaris 100,000 on their new machines, with the which last year sold an impressive 1,300 apparel to choose from. The facility will most popular accessories being LED lights, models in the Emirates, including Victory allow customers to make the most of the roofs, bucket seats and windshields. motorcycles, is looking to build on its phe- nomenal popularity by offering customers in the capital a one-stop shop for sales and servicing for the very first time.

The Polaris range in the UAE includes Ranger Side x Sides - in particular the high-performance RZR models - as well as All-Terrain Vehicles and Victory motor- cycles.

The new facility in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, incorporates two separate showrooms to display the off-road models and Victory motorcycles, as well as a cutting-edge service and maintenance facility and fully- equipped workshop with 102 bays. Cover- 59 60 Arabian Automobiles’ customers take a ride with Seb Vettel Arabian Automobiles' customers have Forsan circuit in Abu Dhabi. Commenting The FX Vettel Edition features a 420hp been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportu- on the event, Sebastian Vettel said: "I got 5.0-litre V8 and F1-inspired technology

news nity thanks to the Infiniti FX Vettel Edition. my first true feel for the production version including advanced aerodynamic devices The group was taken for 'hot laps' in the in Japan just before the Grand Prix there and carbon-fibre components, unique 21” exclusive crossover by F1 world champion and was impressed with it. Today it’s been BBS alloy wheels and a bespoke interior to Sebastian Vettel. great to meet the Infiniti customers and Vettel’s own specification. Just 50 examples to see the smiles on their faces and their will be sold across the entire Middle East The real potential of the FX Vettel Edition excitement at also owning an Infiniti." region. The model is available at Arabian was fully explored by Vettel at the Al Automobiles and retails at AED 500,000.

Sporty 2013 Lexus IS range now available in the UAE

Al-Futtaim Motors, exclusive distributor package, offering exterior/interior changes sport transmission sends power to the rear for Lexus in the UAE, has announced the and a fine-tuned suspension, is also of- wheels, and lets the car hit 100km/h in arrival of the modern and sporty looking fered for those who would like a sporty under 5 seconds. 2013 Lexus IS in the UAE. The 2013 range edge. includes the IS, the IS F high-performance The sophisticated IS C, meanwhile, contin- sedan and the IS Convertible. The high-performance IS F brings an ues to blend the expressive stylishness of a exhilarating experience to the line-up. hardtop convertible with the quietness and The Lexus IS 2013 comes with a 3.0-litre Under the hood lies a 5.0-litre V8 engine comfort of a coupe. V6 that produces 228hp and delivers delivering 417hp. A specially calibrated 300Nm of torque at 4400 rpm. With an version of the Lexus Vehicle Dynamics The Lexus IS 300 starts at AED 172,000 the advanced six-speed automatic transmis- Integrated Management system helps IS F at AED 280,000 and the IS C at AED sion, it offers a smooth shifting response provide superior handling dynamics and 213,000. All models are now available at and refined driving experience. An F-sport traction control to the IS F. An 8-speed Al-Futtaim Lexus showrooms. 61 sports 62 of motor-heads happy. signed tomakeeventhemostdemanding part inaseriesofexcitingactivitiesde- flocked totheDubaiAutodrometake ics andtheirfamilies.Over700carlovers exhilarating dayoutforautomotivefanat- again madeitsmarkasanexcitingand Bridgestone MiddleEast&Africa,once 2012, themotoringeventorganizedby The POTENZA Performance Challenge top performance entertained hundredsofUAEcar enthusiasts entertained POTENZA Performance Challenge2012 Performance POTENZA appointment inthecar-lovers calendar, has nowbecomeamuch-awaitedannual POTENZA“The Performance Challenge for BridgestoneConsumerTyre Marketing. mented DaisukeHotta,GeneralManager, events thereishereintheUAE,” com- incredible howmuchpassionforauto families tospendagreatdayout-it’s enthusiasts whocamealongwiththeir eventattractedhundredsofcar “The the firstchallenge,aTimed Autotest.In way intothe20fastestdriversgroupin Wyborn, onthepodium.Paul racedhis that endedupwithBritishnational,Paul part inthePOTENZA DrivingChallenge Over 70sportdrivingenthusiaststook 2013.” are alreadydiscussingdatesanddetailsfor success,we and onthebackofthisyear’s 63

the second round, he demonstrated his excellent control skills in a Skid Car test. In the third and final round, Paul was pitted against two other finalists in an F3 single seater for the Time Attack challenge around the 2.46 km club circuit at the Dubai Autodrome. Taking the podium as the overall winner of the POTENZA Driv- ing Challenge, a very happy Paul drove away in a brand new Renault Clio 2.0 RS 2012.

13 modified cars arrived at the Dubai Au- todrome to participate into the POTENZA Parade. The modified BMW M3, owned by Ahmed Jamal, was the hot-pick among the gathered crowd scoring the high- est number of visitor votes. Ahmed was rewarded with AED10,000 gift voucher redeemable against car accessories and services for his amazing motor.

The undisputed stars of the day were the Red Bull Athletes, Abdo Feghali and Julien Dupont. Visitors could sit next to Abdo, the rally driver nicknamed Middle East's King of Drift, to live a co-pilot experience in his drift car fitted with Bridgestone POTENZA tyres.

The world renowned motorbike stuntman, Julien Dupont, entertained the crowd performing a series of breathtaking stunts, jumps and wheelies.

Another of the special activity of the day were the POTENZA Driving Lessons, which Bridgestone held in partnership with Dubai Autodrome Drive School. The participants learnt insider secrets for the best techniques for handling, steering, emergency braking and cornering before having the chance to put them into prac- tice driving a performance POTENZA tyre equipped Audi TT. Over 70 sport driving enthusiasts took The event was organized by Bridgestone part in the POTENZA Driving Challenge Middle East & Africa as part of its com- that ended up with British national, mitment to promote sound sports driving Paul Wyborn, on the podium. He drove under safe conditions. back home in his new Renault Clio 2.0 RS 2012.

www.performancemag.net sports 64 the GT-3 hasoutperformedthecompeti- (Nismo) aswellcustomerracingteams, the globe.EnteredbyNDDPRACING brought backracevictoriesfromacross GT3, whichdebutedthisMarch,has The 2012model,NissanGT-R Nismo 2013 Model,NissanGT-R NismoGT3. that conformstoFIAGT3regulations:the the officialreleaseofaNissanGT-R R35 - Nismotoyouandmehasannounced Nissan MotorsportsInternationalCo.,Ltd top performance Nissan debutstheawesome GT-R NismoGT3racecar formance enhancement,whichincludes Engine isthebiggestcontributiontoper- and performance. feedback, toenhanceitscompetitiveness to thedyno,tracktests,andcustomer brought backfromtheseraces,inaddition Nismo GT3usingallthevaluabledata has developedthe2013NissanGT-R ish GTChampionshipandCup.Nismo 300 class),SuperTaikyu (GT3class),Brit- tion atthisyear'sSUPERGTseries(GT final decisionsonorderfulfillment. capacity, Nismoretainstherighttomake the numberofordersexceedproduction vember 13,2012on.Nisnosays,should pany hasstartedtakingordersfromNo- is manufacturedondemand.Thecom- The 2013model,NissanGT-R NismoGT3 overall aerodynamicperformance. increased downforce,whichenhanced balance betweenfrontandrear, and These changesimproveaerodynamic tioning oftherearwingwasoptimized. fender louverswereenlarged.Theposi- were addedtothefrontand made toenhanceaerodynamics:canards durability. Severalmodificationswere engine werealsoreinforcedtoguarantee Movingpartsofthe new camshafttiming. 65

www.performancemag.net sports 66 WhileAlBalooshi underlinedhiscreden- category. (MX1 andMX2)aproquad bike competing acrosstwobikecategories of ridersfromeightMiddleEastcountries The championshipattractedatop line-up UAE (ATCUAE). the AutomobileandTouring Clubofthe Motocross Championshipisorganisedby med binRashidAlMaktoum,theArab of H.H.SheikhMansoorbinMoham- Held underthesupportandpatronage take upthissport.” hope thatthisencouragesmoreEmiratisto Emirati towinherereallymeansalot.I UAE, so tofinallywinandbethefirst times inothercountries,butneverthe “I havewonthischampionshipmany success.” support ofthiseventiscrucialtoitsfuture Sheikh MansoorbinMohammed.His would liketodedicatethisHisHighness ship onhomesoilforthefirsttime,andI to wintheArabMotocrossChampion- Al Balooshisaid:“It’sareallygreatfeeling .06 seconds. through hissecondracein22minutesand 55 secondsinthefirstrace,whileeasing on the1,600mtrackin21minutesand his tworaceswithease,clocking11laps the Emiratihomefavouritewonbothof Competing inthetoptierMX1category, finale toanaction-packedweekend. DMX Motocrosstrack,bringingafitting onship onhometerritoryattheJebelAli UAE’s inauguralArabMotocrossChampi- Mohammed AlBalooshihaswonthe bin MohammedAlMaktoum. the patronageofH.H.SheikhMansoor hosts championshipforfirsttimeunder Emiratis dominateonhomesoilasUAE UAE's InauguralArabMotocrossChampionship top performance Mohammed AlBalooshiCrownedWinnerOf and 22:33inRace 1and2respectively. race heats,withwinningtimesof 22:31 with acommandingperformance inboth far reignedsupremeintheMX2category, Meanwhile, Kuwaiti riderMohammedJa- final race. and 16minutes49secondsinthe minutes and31secondsinthefirstrace winning bothofhisraceswithtimes14 dominated theproquadbikecategory, riders, fellowEmiratiMansoorSalemalso tials asoneofregion’s premiermotocross sport’s worldgoverningbody. tional MotorcyclingFederation (FIM),the tional standardslaiddownbythe Interna- the MiddleEastthatruntointerna- calendar ofmotorcycleracingevents in been workingtowarddevelopingafull Since beingrestructured,theAMFhas to thenextlevel. competitive bikeracingintheMiddleEast National OlympicCommitteestotake – amovedrivenbytheUnionofArab at itsRiyadhheadquartersinSaudiArabia following itsoverhaulinAugustthisyear the ArabMotorcycleFederation (AMF) is thefirstcompetitiveracingseriesof The ArabMotocrossChampionship2012 race in22minutesand0.06seconds. race, whileeasingthroughhissecond minutes and55secondsinthefirst ing 11lapsonthe1,600mtrackin21 both ofhistworaceswithease,clock- egory, MohammaedAlBalooshiwon Competing inthetoptierMX1cat- 67

Al- Futtaim Motors and Toyota Emirates Drifting Team unveil a muscled Toyota 86

Toyota Emirates Drifting Team in partner- of the best programmers in the GCC. The upgraded by changing the in-tank fuel ship with Al-Futtaim Motors, has officially transmission is upgraded to a shift-up shift- pump and by letting the in-tank fuel begun its professional drifting journey by down clutch-less dogbox system. deliver the fuel to the custom fuel catch unveiling the Toyota EDT 86, a muscled tank. Also added to the mix are two racing Toyota 86 version that UAE drifting king The soul of the 86 is the 2JZ engine fuel pumps. and team drifter Ahmed Al Ameri will use upgraded with a full stroker kit that has in upcoming drifting championships in enhanced its capacity from 3000cc to The exterior is finished off with a custom the region. 3400cc. Toyota EDT chose a turbocharger "Rocket Bunny" body kit; and the car, that boosts the car’s power to over 600hp. which was modified by three Emiratis, Ready to shake drifting fans by its appear- There is a custom-built rear radiator sys- three Australians and two Norwegians, hits ance, roaring engine and amazing drifting tem, while the water pump was changed 100km/h in less than 4 seconds and has a capacities, the Toyota EDT 86 has been to an electronic one in order to deliver top speed of over 300km/h. modified to fit the highest international the water to the rear specifications of drifting and FIA safety radiator in a smoother standards. manner. The capacity of the alternator was In order to comply with the highest inter- changed from 90 amps national safety regulations, Toyota EDT has to 170 amps to ensure installed a 16 point FIA certified roll cage that the electricity in addition to FIA certified seats, seatbelts, produced is sufficient fire extinguisher, battery system, upgraded to keep the car running brake and suspension system. at its best.

Another key modification on the vehicle is Additionally, the 86’s a sophisticated ECU that is tuned by one fuel system was fully

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McLaren GT confirms production plans for sports limited run 12C GT Can-Am Edition

Following the successful premiere of the turbo V8 with a unique engine calibration, pleting the exterior are black satin-finished one-off design study at the last Pebble and optimised cooling system to increase forged lightweight racing alloy wheels, Beach Concours d’Elegance, McLaren GT the power to 630hp, making it the most shod with Pirelli racing tyres. has confirmed plans for a limited produc- powerful 12C produced to date. tion run of the track-focused 12C GT Can- Sharing the same carbon fibre MonoCell Am Edition, which pays tribute to Bruce The dramatic appearance of the 12C GT chassis as the 12C, the Can-Am Edition is McLaren and Denny Hulme. Can-Am Edition is dominated by the large also fitted with a full FIA-approved race- carbon fibre rear wing, which forms part spec rollcage. Inside the cockpit are two McLaren GT, the race car manufacturing of a unique high downforce aerodynamic race seats, complete with full six-point arm of the McLaren Group, will produce package that offers a 30 per cent increase harnesses and a unique steering wheel no more than 30 examples, and these in downforce. Further carbon-fibre com- carried over from the 12C GT3 race car. will not be subject to the usual racing ponents enhance the styling of the track An integrated motorsport air conditioning regulations of the 12C GT3 racer on which car, including door mirror mounts and system is incorporated into the bespoke it is based. Each will be fitted with an covers, engine cover vents, side radiator lightweight carbon fibre dashboard adding unrestricted version of the 3.8-litre twin- intake vanes, sill covers and badges. Com- a touch of racer comfort. 69

www.performancemag.net sports 70 to catchintheteamtitlerace. based AlNaboodaRacingwillbedifficult International Circuitlastweekend,Dubai- form fromthefirsttworoundsatBahrain If thepaircanmaintaintheirdominant ing weekend. way stageatDubaiAutodromethefollow- 12-round championshipreachesitshalf Rounds 3-4on6-7December, beforethe Marina Circuit,AbuDhabiwhichhosts lead, theynowturntheirattentiontoYas Holding a15-pointteamchampionship in theregion’s topraceseries. advantage inthebattleforteamhonours and KarimAlAzharihaveabigearly Middle East,theduoofClemensSchmid season inthePorsche GT3CupChallenge After thefirsttworoundsofnew Dubai forthefirsttime. team titleinMiddleEastmotorracingto a majorsteptowardsbringingthebiggest month could help Al Nabooda Racing take Successive raceweekendsintheUAE next Al NaboodaRacingaimfordoubleUAEtitleboost top performance Al Azhari,SchmidenjoyflyingstartinBahrainbutwarn Porsche GT3Cupseasonislikelytogettougher scoring back-to-back racevictoriestograb Schmid wasinbrilliantformBahrain, Cup seasontodate. of thegridinmostcompetitiveGT3 tougher, withlittletoseparatethetophalf they knowthattheseasonislikelytoget to theUAE capitalinaconfidentmood, But whileSchmidandAlAzhariwillhead Bahrain. pions SaudiFalcons andthenewTeam clear oftheirmainrivals,defendingcham- team honoursinbothracestomovewell place finishes,AlNaboodaRacingwon With AlAzhariclaimingthirdandfourth ship. a six-point leadinthedrivers’champion-

TEST RIDE BMW S1000RR M5 on Two Wheels In the case of this magnificent BMW we perimeter frame, so they went ahead and Muhamet from AGMC Dubai. Good idea. had the pleasure of ‘test’ riding, it is quite produced 1000 units of it. Thank God Take-off went smooth - no embarrass- hard to pick a starting point for the story, they didn’t stopped there, because that ments there - and a couple of gear shifts and here is why. If you look at the history “something” they produced was the best later, all is still good. The bike feels much of BMW sport bikes, well, there is hardly sport motorcycle the world has ever seen. lighter than it really is, say around 150 kilos anything to talk about. Random attempts The showstopper, an instant hit, technol- or so. Throttle operation is a breeze, and with various R and K series bikes (R1200S ogy tour-de-force, or a cult bike, call it the ergonomics, perfect, which make this and K1300S) never got the Bavarians whatever you like, it is the awesome and all bike not at all hard to ride, in fact it is easy anywhere, and not even remotely close to conquering S1000RR. even. the Italian or Japanese competitors of the same era. Too bulky and underpowered, Is it possibly the best beginner’s sports The 2012 BMW S1000RR comes with with too much technology for their own bike in the world? Just take a look at the four different riding modes - Rain, Sport, good, sporty BMWs of the Nineties and thing. Probably, the closest thing to it is a Race and Slick. In the Rain mode, power the Noughties stood alone in their niche cross between a pit-bull and a piranha. I market, seemingly built for people who was a little nervous to say the least. With only liked, well BMWs. Fast-forward to 193hp arriving at a screaming 13,000rpm 2008, and the Bavarian factory needed and maximum torque of 112Nm at to change “something”. The success 9,750rpm, combined with a dry weight of story was in front of their eyes for such 180.5kg, “Who wouldn’t put it in the rain a long time, a 999cc inline-4 with a mode until you get a feel of the bike?” asks

72 NOVEMBER 2012 is limited to “only” 163hp, while the Trac- tion Control and ABS are set to maximum. What this means it that the bike is actually protecting you from yourself and your stupidity. Perfect for riders like me and Rain mode is good for 163hp with particu- someone who rides the superbike for the larly gentle and sensitive acceleration. You first time. In Sport mode, you have all 193 get the full 193 ponies, along with imme- ponies at your disposal, with a slightly diately direct and spontaneous response in sharper throttle response, but most of the Sport, Race, and Slick modes. safety features are still on. Even better. is virtually no strain on the shoulders and amazing and totally useful in everyday We didn’t try the Race or the Slick mode. wrists, yet you’re sitting pretty leaned for- commuting. The electronics cut the power No need literally, unless you’re Jorge ward, almost in a track-attack mode. Do in that millisecond your left foot changes Lorenzo of course! the initial “warming-up-the-tyres” ritual (tak- cogs in the transmission, greeting you with ing small left and right turns) and the bike uninterrupted acceleration, cutting down All this leads us to the potentially contro- responds with ease, almost as if you’re the number of physical operations you versial question - is the S1000RR the best riding a bicycle. All the controls are nicely need to perform whilst you’re in the midst beginner’s sports bike in the world? Our laid out in front of you, with a mix of digital of things. And unlike many superbikes, answer is equally controversial, a big yes. and analogue gauges. Taking off from the the rearview mirrors can really help out in Having ridden more than a fair share of traffic lights takes little to no effort at all; the Dubai’s maddening traffic. today’s innumerable motorcycle offer- engine mapping is perfect, the clutch is ings, it might sound a bit crazy to pick this flawless, and the bike feels poised. Out on the open road, the bike is just as one, but that’s how it is. The amount of exhilarating. You can ride it slow or fast, technology packed into this machine is Our test bike came equipped with an and the S1000RR always feels natural, like just absurd, yet it looks so primal that you optional Akrapovic exhaust tip, adding that it was specifically engineered to do just would go for it based on the looks alone. extra bit of aural pleasure to the already in- that speed. Take the next bend a little bit Stunning! toxicating sound. We have to add that this faster and the Super Beemer will position was the first bike equipped with a Quick itself in such a stable, balanced and almost And how does it perform in Dubai’s traffic? Shifter that we had a chance to ride. The frozen state, that all you need to do is feel Did I mention that the ergonomics are feel is out of this world; keep the throttle like Dani Pedrosa, or Casey Stoner, or perfect? For a 5’11”, this bike fits like a open and shift from second gear onwards Marco Melandri, well, you get the picture. glove; in fact, it’s more than perfect. There without using the clutch lever. Simple,

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Grip levels are insane, and the bike is talk- The aerodynamics is top notch as well. and online blogs, saying that this is the ing to you all the time, reassuring you that The bike’s front fairing, with all its wings next big thing. The benchmark litre super- everything is in check. Do the Quick Shifter and winglets, will do everything to push as bike. The almighty machine. And what did thingy in the straight line, and I guarantee much air as possible above and around we get? We got even more, a lot more. It you will never ride another bike without your head and body, resulting in one of the is a checkmate to the dozing competition. it. A pleasant “bang” from the exhaust is quietest rides in the sport bike category. A bike that is easy to ride slow and thrilling produced with every move of your left foot. The drivetrain left us speechless too. The to ride fast, a machine that would be ap- Magical. engine pulls frantically from the word ‘go’ preciated equally by beginners and track and doesn’t stop all the way till you hit attack professionals. A two-wheeled BMW But what about brakes? The ABS-as- the 14,200rpm red line! The transmission M5, this is an iPhone amongst outdated sisted, radially-mounted Brembo calipers is precise and reassuring, resulting in no Nokias. clamping on a dual 320mm disc are totally false neutrals, and then there’s the sound. insane, yet so docile. From the very first Not so much the screaming sound of the moment your fingers touch the brake lever, engine, but the mechanical sounds, the they’re already stopping you. Braking force clicking and whizzing, telling you that the Price as Tested: AED 77,000 Courtesy: AGMC BMW Dubai is applied to both front and rear wheels bike is working hard to deliver that ultimate (partially integral brakes), and that is just pleasure you seek when riding a sport » 999cc, 193hp, water cooled, four-cylinder inline engine one of the technologies integrated in this bike. » Upside down fork, standpipe diameter 46 mm, adjust- able compress and rebound mechanical piece of art. And the system » Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox monitors if the rear wheel is lifting while In the case of BMW S1000RR, we ex- » 17.5L tank capacity braking, and acts accordingly. And there is pected a lot. All the praising from countless » Wet weight (90% gas) 204kg » 2-year International unlimited mileage warranty so much more. test rides, written in countless magazines

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NEWS Triumph reveals new Daytona 675 and 675R British 600cc-class bike gets a new engine, new chassis and brand-new look!

The Daytona’s triple engine is completely A more powerful triple engine, revving at The front and rear gets adjustable KYB new. The cylinder block is now solid higher speeds, demanded the highest suspension; both front and rear suspen- aluminium with ceramic coated liners, mak- specification valves, which sees titanium sion also have the added advantage of ing the whole unit inherently stronger. This ones for the new Daytona 675. Not only separate low- and high-speed compres- allowed Triumph to increase the torque are they stronger, they’re lighter and have sion damping adjustment, making the and engine speed, making for more power. been reshaped to provide a smoother Daytona as forgiving on the road as it is Power is up from 125hp to 128hp and gas flow, resulting in performance boosts focused on the track. torque from 73Nm to 75Nm. By increasing throughout the rev range. the rev limit to 14,400 rpm, with a larger Nissin radial calipers on the front, give bore and shorter stroke, the engine is now The closer to the centre a bike it carries amazing stopping power and confidence- even more responsive to rider input. Peak its weight, the better handling the bike will inspiring feel through the lever. The rear power is now at 12,600rpm running up be. By relocating the silencer to under the Nissin caliper is lighter than before, helping to that new redline, and with more power engine, rapid direction changes are now to reduce the unsprung mass, which delivered more smoothly throughout the more fluid and more controlled. Rider input further improves handling and agility. rev range. is rewarded with an incredibly controlled response. The Daytona 675R boasts race pedigree Öhlins suspension. A TTX rear shock and NIX30 inverted forks offer a wider range of settings. The firmer settings turn the R model into a true track day tool and offers unparalleled levels of feedback to the com- mitted rider. At the rear, a styled hugger sits neatly on the swingarm, which looks fantastic and keeps the dirt off the Öhlins suspension. The Daytona 675R can be in- stantly recognised by its red rear subframe and red pinstriped wheels.

www.triumphmotorcycles.com

76 NOVEMBER 2012 DUCATI UNVEIL 2013 RANGE AT EICMA IN MILAN

Ducati officially unveiled its complete 2013 ed arrival of the 1199 Panigale R, which range at the EICMA International Motor- takes everything that the S model is cur- cycle Show in Milan rently equipped with and applies a list of enhancements to the technical specifica- 2013 Ducati Hypermotard family tion. Titanium con-rods, which save an It takes the innovation of the original overall 0.63kg, a 0.7kg lighter crankshaft concept and enhances it further with three flywheel, DLC-coated rocker-arms and new models; the Hypermotard, Hypermo- revised engine mapping now enhance the tard SP and a stylish mid-range tourer with Superquadro engine’s crank acceleration everyday practicality – the Hyperstrada. and allow it to a higher 12,000rpm limit. The model also features a new 4-point Brand new from the ground up, the adjustable swingarm pivot, designed to models introduce the new 110hp Ducati enable riders a personalised set-up and a 821cc Testastretta 11° engine in a new race kit consisting of high-penetration rac- Trellis frame equipped with top-of-the ing screen, fairing mirror caps in machined range chassis components. The Hyper- alloy and a full Termignoni exhaust system and passenger. Further enhanced with motard and Hypermotard SP use sharp with dedicated ECU mapping for track use. touring comfort and functionality, the re- and sleek styling to maintain that essential designed screen provides improved wind Supermotard look, while the Hyperstrada 2013 Ducati Diavel Strada protection, and the rider’s posture is further is factory-accessorised with full touring- A surprise entry for the Diavel family came improved for long-distance with higher oriented specification. in the form of the new Strada. The sleek handlebars swept back towards the rider new model, specifically designed for longer and larger, comfort-enhancing seats with Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale R journeys, has been factory-accessorised better foam cushioning. The 2013 Ducati Superbike family line-up with touring-friendly components that is now completed with the highly-anticipat- enable all-day riding comfort for both rider www.ducati.com

NOVEMBER 2012 77 WHAT'S HOT Furygan Unveil LONGCHAMP MEN’S Latest Apparel Range LEATHER GOODS

Longchamp showcases its men’s collection with an array of new leather goods ranging from classic to cutting-edge. The essence of modern elegance, the new BAXI CUIR line in supple black calfskin offers a range of stylish options for the man about town. The BAXINYL collection is Furygan debuted its extensive range of new products in the UK crafted from lightweight at Motorcycle Live, which includes leather and textile jackets, yet durable nylon canvas trousers and gloves, as well as an updated range of thermal and finished with cow- undergarments and casual wear. hide leather trim. For city slickers, there is the KUDU line, with the leather having a naturally The Akiria and Dark leather sports jackets are the first of a new distressed, worn-in appearance that adds to the rugged appeal generation of products that include the latest external protection of the line. A classic choice for regular travellers, BOXFORD line shells, developed for pro racers by Furygan’s Motion Lab. Both sports a chic new colour combination this season. jackets boast a whole host of technical features straight from the www.longchamp.com race track.

The Chrome is a textile sport jacket that hides its high-end tech- THE PW1 Répétition nical features under a stripped back appearance, maintaining an edgy but understated look. The new Genesis range offers three Minutes distinct styles, each one a smart multi-season jacket with Fu- rygan’s AFS system and thermoregulation. Furygan’s casual wear Alongside the Tourbillon and perpetu- collection also has been extended to include the Rock Sweat al calendar, the Répétition Minutes is zip-up hoody, along with various new t-shirt designs. one of the three finest complications in watchmaking. With the creation of www.furygan.com. the PW1 Répétition Minutes, Bell & R oss reinterprets the pocket watch, imbuing it with poetry. A timepiece with a complicated mechanism, it indicates the hours and minutes musically on request. A low-pitched sound is emitted for each hour, followed by a series of double low- pitched and high-pitched sounds for every five minutes elapsed. The PW1 Répétition Minutes features a manual winding mechanism, a silver case and chain and a domed crystal and dial.

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WHAT'S HOT

SHOEI DEBUTS ALL-NEW GT-AIR HELMET

Shoei's all-new premium level full-face helmet, the GT-Air, is aimed at the high- end sports tourer rider. It is designed to provide the ultimate in comfort and safety, with special attention paid to precise, personalised fitment, noise suppression, ventilation, fit and maximum quality of vi- sion under all conditions.

The GT-Air features an injection moulded windshield with the Pinlock fog-free system fitted as standard and a click-down inner sun visor to allow instant protection from sudden sun glare or changing light condi- tions.

The sporty and aggressive shell design Integrated Matrix shell structure which uses that allows the safe and easy removal of has been wind tunnel tested to provide complex layers of both glass and organic the helmet by emergency services in the ultimate stability, ventilation and noise sup- fibres and two liners of different hard- event of an accident. The shell comes in pression in all riding conditions. ness. It also features an Emergency Quick three sizes and the lining in four, to provide Release System, a safety design that in- precise and comfortable personal fitment. The GT-Air utilises Shoei's Advanced corporates a quickly removable cheek pad www.shoeiassured.co.uk

TCX SHOWS OFF 2013 COLLECTION

TCX's latest additions include new boots boot gets a facelift with the Explorer Evo in the Racing, Touring and All User lines. Gore-Tex. The All Users line welcomes the The S-R1 race boot features proprietary Jupiter Evo Gore-Tex, which replaces the systems that allow movement and prevent Jupiter 2 Gore-Tex. The X-Move water- excessive torsion and bending in the proof is another new model in the range ankle and metatarsal areas. The full grain with a dynamic, modern look and technical leather X-Desert Gore-Tex is designed to protective features. meet the needs of the growing adventure bike market, while the popular Explorer www.tcxboots.com

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Box : 282550, AUTOTRAK Middle East Tel 04 330 7310, Dubai, [email protected] Tel : 04-3412799, Fax : 04-3412798 P.O.Box 282249, Dubai, [email protected], [email protected] MANHART RACING ME & ASIA Tel: 04 3384007, Fax: 04 3384005, www.nfsdxb.com www.polimar.com, [email protected] P.O.Box 28587 Dubai [email protected], ONE THOUSAND DUNES GARAGE Tel: +971 4 88 4 88 14 www.autotrakme.com car recovery Tel: +971 4 3392353, Dubai, Fax: +971 4 88 4 88 15 AL NAHDA TYRE TRADING Fax: +971 4 339 2474, services [email protected] Tel: +971-6-531 6100, Sharjah, [email protected] AUTOTRAK Middle East www.manhart-racing.de Fax: +971-6-531 9474, P.O.Box 282249, Dubai, PP-PERFORMANCE MOCA Mob: +971-50-716 1517 Tel: 04 3384007, Fax: 04 3384005, P.O Box 105580, Abu Dhabi, PO Box : 3774, Dubai, [email protected], www.autotrakme.com CEDAR PERFORMANCE Tel : +971025506008 Tel : 04-2855313, Fax : 04-2850032, P.O Box 16111, RAK FZ, www.pp-performance.ae AAA SERVICE CENTRE [email protected], Tel : +971561136886 PO Box : 10101, Dubai, www.mogroup.ae [email protected] SUB-ZERO MOTORSPORT Tel : 04-2858989, Fax : 04-2850303, Tel : 04-3203276, Dubai, NFS [email protected], Formula Tyre Trading Fax : 04-3203265, Tel 04 330 7310, Dubai, www.aaadubai.com Tel: +971 6 5318814, [email protected] [email protected], [email protected] ARABIAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION www.nfsdxb.com TAM AUTO ENGINEERING PO Box : 80846, Dubai, INTRACO GENERAL TRADING Tel : 04 8853838, POWERTEC Tel : 04-2669989, Fax : 04-2682646, PO Box: 5012, Sharjah, www.tamautoengineering.com Tel: 04 8859233, [email protected], Tel : 06-5395535, Fax : 06-5395545, www.uae.com www.aaauae.com [email protected] 4 Classifieds

SPORT ROYAL Tel : 04-3395608, Fax : 04-3395607, NFS diagnostics P.O. Box: 41045, [email protected], Tel 04-330 7310, Tel: +971-2-5547320, Abu Dhabi, www.sandstormgroup.com [email protected], AUTOBOSS TECH MIDDLE EAST Tel:+971-4-2860557, Dubai, www.nfsdxb.com P.O. Box: 18904, Dubai, Tel: +971-6-5434693, Sharjah, SPECIALIZED SPORTS EQUIPMENT Tel: +971-4-2670923, [email protected], PO Box : 3945, Dubai, ONE THOUSAND DUNES GARAGE Fax: +971-4-2675613, www.sportroyalautotrading.com Tel : 04-2896100, Tel: +971 4 3392353, Dubai, [email protected], [email protected], Fax: +971 4 339 2474, www.autoboss-tech.com machine shops - www.polarisuae.com [email protected] engine AUTO BENZ TRISTAR MOTORCYCLES POWERTEC P.O. Box: 23266, Dubai, AUTO MECH MARINE PO Box : 76353, Dubai, Tel +971 4 8859233, Tel: 04-282 2997, Fax: 04-282 6895, PO Box: 60200, Dubai, Tel : 04-3330659, Fax : 04-3330078, Fax +971 4 8859234, Mobile: 050-6445010, Tel: 04-2851400, Fax: 04-2851494, [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] [email protected], www.tristaruae.com www.automechdubai.com SUB-ZERO MOTORSPORT IMEX TRADING V-MOTO PO Box : 91001, Dubai, Tel: 06-5332320, Sharjah, EPSCOM MACHINE SHOP Tel: +971 4 3594749, Tel : 04-3203276, Fax : 04-3203265, Fax: +971-6-5334 Tel: 050-5025671 www.sharaf.ae [email protected], [email protected] TRINITY MECHANICAL SERVICES Race & Rally exhaust systems PO Box : 8807, Dubai, preparation TOTAL AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Tel : 04-2851400, Fax : 04-2852136, PO Box :36964, Dubai, AUTOTRAK Middle East [email protected], AUH MOTORSPORTS Tel : 04-2677770, Fax : 04-2677771, P.O.Box 282249, Dubai, www.trinitygroup.ae Dubai Autodrome, [email protected], www.totalme.com Tel: 04 3384007, Fax: 04 3384005, Retail Units 3 & 4, Dubai [email protected], motorcyckes & Tel: +97144229616 Racing tires www.autotrakme.com motor scooters Fax: +97144229614 CEDAR PERFORMANCE ABBARCO BIKE [email protected] AL DOBOWI P.O Box 16111, RAK FZ, Tel: +971 4 289 9994, Dubai, www.auhmotorsports.com PO Box : 61348, Jebel Ali, Dubai, Tel : +971561136886 Mob: +971 50 477 7740, Tel: 04 8836661, AXIS ENGINEERING [email protected] [email protected], www.aldobowi.com www.abbarcobike.ae Warehouse 20 & 17, DIP GULF EXHAUST Tel: +971 50 8859894 AUH MOTORSPORTS PO Box : 226752, Dubai, AL BADAYER MOTORCYCLES TRADING Dubai Autodrome, ALEX RENNER MOTORS Tel : 04-2861863, Fax : 04-2861678 Tel: 06-5344405, Fax: 06-5345673, Retail Units 3 & 4, Dubai [email protected] Tel: +971 4 3476466, Tel: +97144229616 SKYLINE EXHAUSTS INDUSTRY Fax: +971 4 3476468 [email protected] DIRTBIKES PO Box : 3710, Dubai, www.armotors.ae www.auhmotorsports.com Tel : 04-3333383, Fax : 04-3331555, Tel : 04-3389775, Fax : 04-3389774, [email protected] EMCO PERFORMANCE [email protected] Tel: +971 6 5347772, GULFSPORT RACING Tel: +971 4 4228940, Fiberglass body DUBAI AUTO GALLERY LLC Fax: +971 6 5340225, [email protected] styling & fabrication P.O. Box: 26474, Dubai, [email protected] Tel: +971-4-2233100, www.gulf-sport.com AXIS ENGINEERING Fax: +971-4-2233099, GULFSPORT RACING INTRACO GENERAL TRADING Warehouse 20 & 17, DIP, [email protected] Tel: +971 4 4228940, Tel: +971 50 8859894 [email protected] PO Box : 5012, Sharjah, DUBIKE TRDG www.gulf-sport.com Tel : 06-5395535, Fax : 06-5395545, AL TADEEL PO Box : 51095, Dubai, [email protected] PO Box : 111575, Dubai, Tel : 04-3332526, Fax : 04-3332524, ICON AUTO MOTORSPORT WHEELS Tel : 04-3409696, Fax : 04-3409697, [email protected] PO Box : 114696, Dubai, [email protected] Tel : 04-3382744, Fax : 04-3382745, Tel : 04-3285536, Dubai HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF UAE [email protected], Fax : 04-3255537, HEAD START VISION PO Box : 322, Abu Dhabi, www.icon-auto.com [email protected], www.msw-me.com PO Box : 111910, Dubai, Tel : 02-6427400, Fax : 02-6426347, PERFORMANCE GROUP Tel : 04-3376665, Fax : 04-3376664, PO Box : 24804, Dubai, LIBERTY MOTOR SPORTS Tel: 04-3401804, Fax: 04-3401805, [email protected] Tel : 04-3391909, Fax : 04-3391317, PO Box : 5506, Sharjah, Mob: 050-6745072, [email protected], Tel : 06-5037301, Fax: 06-5336172, CARBON & CHROME [email protected], www.liberty.ae [email protected] PO Box : 86008, Dubai, www.harley-uae.com ZAFCO - NITTO TIRES Tel : 04-3477693, Fax : 04-3477694, MOTORCYCLE 3000 Mebar Auto Repairing Tel: +971 4 2233559 [email protected] PO Box : 75175, Dubai, Tel: +971 4 2974787, Tel : 04-3454333, Fax : 04-3454440, Fax: +971 4 2661028 intercooler & Styling & body [email protected], radiator fab MOTORSPORT WHEELS works www.motorcycle3000uae.com Tel : 04-3285536, Dubai DOLPHIN COOLING SYSTEMS AL TADEEL MOTORCYCLE CITY Fax : 04-3255537, PO Box : 111575, Dubai, PO Box : 8402, Abu Dhabi, [email protected], www.msw-me.com Tel : 02-5553417, Fax : 02-5559589, PO Box : 53963, Dubai, Tel: 04-3409696, Fax: 04-3409697, [email protected], Tel : 04-3338336, Fax : 04-3338337, NAD AL SHEEBA GARAGE [email protected] www.dolphinheattransfer.com [email protected], Tel: 04-3339766, Ras Al Khor, www.motorcyclecity.co.ae CEDAR PERFORMANCE Fax: 04-3330222, Mob: 050-4553822, P.O Box 16111, RAK FZ, SERCK SERVICE INTERNATIONAL www.nrtperformance.com Tel : 06-5582607 SANDSTORM MOTORCYCLES Tel : +971561136886 PO Box : 33923, Dubai, [email protected] 5

CPF Emirates LLC General Trading AL GHANDI CUSTOMS CEDAR PERFORMANCE HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUTO MAINT P.O.Box : 215171, Dubai P.O Box 16111, RAK FZ, P.O. Box: 242, Sharjah, Tel: +971 4 2895060, Tel : 04-3389382, Fax: 3389383, Tel : +971561136886 Tel: 06-5345655, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Mob: 050-4810053, 050-8221118, www.cpfemirates.com AL HAFEED AUTO SPARE PARTS [email protected] CHROME & CARBON Tel: +971 6 5348843, Sharjah, Tel: +971 4 3477693, Dubai Hally Auto Spare Parts Co. FINAL TOUCH AUTO DETAILS ALPINA www.chrome-and-carbon.net P.O. Box: 26146, Dubai, Tel: +971-4-340 4455, Dubai, Tel: +971 2 5588000, Abu Dhabi Tel: +971 4 3350585, Fax: +971-4-340 6767 Tel: +971 4 3391555, Dubai, DIGITEC [email protected], www.bmw-dubai.com Tel: +971 4 3402223, Dubai GREEN WAY GARAGE www.hallyauto.com [email protected] Tel: +971-4-2674701, Dubai, AL SHIBA GENERAL TRADING House of Cars Group Mob: +971-50-9850435 Tel: +971 4 3333666 ERT - EMIRATES RACING Tel: +971 4 3393466 TECHNOLOGY HEAD START VISION Al Tazweed Mob: +971 50 4716615, Al Ain ICON AUTO PO Box : 111910, Dubai, Tel: +971 6 5433553, Tel : 04-3382744, Fax : 04-3382745, Tel: 04-3376665, Fax: 04-3376664, www.tazweed-performance.com EFFECT-A-VATION [email protected], www.icon-auto.com [email protected] Tel: +971 50 4556321 ARP WORKSHOP [email protected] INVADER INNOVATION Tel: +971 4 3334434, Dubai Tel: +81 90 2077 6302, Tel: +971 4 3404096, Dubai EMCO PERFORMANCE AMG - Brabus - FAB Design Gargash [email protected] www.innovation-ae.com Tel: +971 6 5347772, Sharjah, Enterprises LLC [email protected] INTRACO GENERAL TRADING Tel: +971 4 2699777, Dubai KIT CAR CORNER PO Box : 5012, Sharjah, www.gargash.mercedes-benz.com ENCO EXCLUSIVE PO Box : 28825, Dubai, Tel : 06-5395535, Fax : 06-5395545, Tel: +971 4 3235458, Dubai, Tel : 04-3407010, Fax : 04-3407020, ARAGOSTA Suspension ME [email protected] www.encoexclusive.com www.kitcarcorner.com Tel: +971 4 2855611, JEEPERS AUTO [email protected] EXEDY Middle East FZCO AUTOTRAK Middle East Tel: +971 3474784, Tel: +971 4 8832244, Dubai, P.O.Box 282249, Dubai, ALEX RENNER MOTORS [email protected] [email protected], www.exedy.ae Tel: 04 3384007, Fax: 04 3384005, Tel: +971 4 3476466, Kit Car Corner [email protected], Fax: +971 4 3476468, Extreme PARTS Tel: +971 4 3407010, www.autotrakme.com www.armotors.ae Tel: +971 50 5404504, [email protected] Ras Al Khaimah MANHART RACING ME & ASIA ALSA AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING KOJAK Motors P.O.Box 28587 Dubai Tel: +971 2 6722204, Abu Dhabi Extreme Performance Tel: +971 6 5725900, Tel: +971 4 88 4 88 14 Fax: +971 2 6744145, Tel: +971 50 4164447, [email protected] Fax: +971 4 88 4 88 15 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] LAP 57 ARP - Ahmed Racing Performance FORMULA WORKSHOP www.manhart-racing.de PO Box: 5565, Sharjah, Tel: +971 50 6788885, Tel: +971 4 3339946, Dubai, Tel: +9716 5300 973, MOHD QARQANI TRADING LLC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ­­­­­ Tel: 06-5300903, Sharjah, ASMA DESIGN ME FUTURE GENERATION WORKSHOP Fax: 06-5300908, LIBERTY MOTOR SPORTS Tel: + 971 55 2936304 P.O. Box: 50512, Dubai, Tel: +971 6 5037301, Mob: 050-4815720, [email protected] Tel: +971 4 3470666, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ABU DHABI MOTORDPORTS MANHART RACING ME & ASIA Tel: +971 55 8533069 PERFORMANCE GROUP FORMULA CAR REPAIRING P.O.Box 28587 Dubai [email protected] Tel: 04-3401804, Tel: +971 4 3339947, Dubai, Tel: +971 4 88 4 88 14 [email protected] Fax: 04-3401805, AUTOTRAK Middle East [email protected] [email protected] P.O.Box 282249, Dubai, G-FORCE PERFORMANCE www.manhart-racing.de Tel: 04 3384007, PERFECT POLISH Tel: +971 4 2895060, MEBAR AUTO Tel: +971-6-558 4568, Sharjah, Fax: 04 3384005, www.gforceperformance.ae Tel: +971 4 2974787, [email protected], Fax: +971-6-558 4564 GARAGE SUWAIDI RASHIDIYA Fax: +971 4 2661028 www.autotrakme.com (MUNEER AHMED) tuning services & MERDAD AUSTRIAN AUTOMOTIVE ART Tel: +971 4 2850930, Dubai Tel: +971 10000091 parts Tel: +971 4 3409664, Golden Car Trading Est. [email protected] AEV Fax: +971 4 3232240, Tel: +971 6 5440890, Sharjah, Tel: +971 06 3307152, Sharjah, [email protected] ME RACING Fax: +971 06 5453336, [email protected], Tel: +971 50 6589862 Beast Power UAE www.aev.ae www.goldencaruae.com [email protected] Tel: +971 50 8488388, AL BRATOOR PERFORMANCE [email protected], GULFSPORT RACING MKB - EmirateS Motor Co. Tel: +971 07 2283335 www.beastpower.ae Tel: +971 4 4228940, Tel: +971 2 4444000, [email protected] [email protected] ACTS Workshop BEN SULAYEM PERFORMANCE www.gulf-sport.com Tel: 050 6522445 Tel: +971 4 2621155, MOCA [email protected] HI-CLASS PERFORMANCE Tel: +971 4 2855313, ABT SPORTSLINE - ALI & SONS Mob: +971 50 6111209, Al Ain [email protected] Tel: +971 2 6658000, Abu Dhabi, BLACK TIGER [email protected] P.O. Box: 265, Abu Dhabi, HAMANN Motorsports ME MOTORSPORT WHEELS Tel: +971-2-6423332, Tel: +971 4 3397373, Dubai, Tel : 04-3285536, Dubai AL CAPRI [email protected] Fax: +971 4 3397797, Fax : 04-3255537, Tel: +971 6 5333199, www.hamann-me.ae [email protected], www.msw-me.com www.alcapri.com 6 Classifieds

MY CAR PP-PERFORMANCE SPEED TRAX Tel: +971 4 2675000, P.O Box 105580, Abu Dhabi, Tel: +971 4 2988788, Dubai used and new parts [email protected] Tel : +971025506008 SUB zero workshop www.pp-performance.ae AL TAIF NFS Mob: +971 4 3236963, Dubai Tel : 06-5395688, Fax : 06-5324996 Tel 04 330 7310, Dubai, PURESPEED PERFORMANCE SUB-ZERO Motorsport STUTTGART AUTOMATIC GEAR [email protected], Tel: +971 4 2588880, Dubai, Tel: +971 4 3203264, Dubai, www.nfsdxb.com [email protected] P.O. Box: 33872, Sharjah, [email protected] Tel: 06-532 2338, Fax: 06-5330110, NITRO DYNO WORKS PRESTIGE CARS TENSAI TUNING [email protected] Sharjah, National paints roundabout, Tel: +971 2 6810111, Tel: +971 2 5502778, www.prestigecars.ae Industrial area 15,opp. INTERCARE, [email protected] vehicle graphics 055-5292925 - Mr. Waseem, PRINCESS CARS THE CUSTOM RIDE 055-6055221 - Mr. Hamad Tel: +971 2 4455300, Tel: 050 4500600, Fax: 04 2844005 ZIAN MOTORSPORTS ONE THOUSAND DUNES GARAGE [email protected] Mob : 050-3400792, TITANIO AUTO Tel: +971 4 3392353, Dubai, PERFORMANCE MOTOSPARES zian_racing@yahoo Tel: +971 55 3119111, [email protected] PO Box : 62764, Dubai, [email protected] wheel alignment Offroad Zone Jeep Specialists Tel : 04-3401804, Fax : 04-3401805, TITANIUM AUTO SPARE PARTS Tel: +971 4 3392449, [email protected] PO Box : 66337, Al Ain, AL MANSOUR TIRES [email protected] Ramy Trading Co L.L.C Tel : 03 7224064 PO Box : 1512, Dubai, Tel: +971 4 2698138, Dubai, OFF-ROAD MASTER Tel : 04-3477734, Fax : 04-3477744 Tel: +971 4 4490233, TOP SPEED PERFORMANCE Tel: 050 6247711, Fax: 04 2862882, www.ramy4x4.com Tel: 971 6 5421106, MOTORSPORT WHEELS [email protected] [email protected] Tel : 04-3285536, Dubai ROBBIES PANDA PERFORMANCE Fax : 04-3255537, Tel: +971 4 3419860, TOYO Tires - Al Futtaim Al Quoz 1, Warehouse 6 Tel: 971 4 2859717 Dubai, [email protected], www.msw-me.com P.O.Box: 215939, Dubai, UAE [email protected], www.robbies-ms.com www.alfuttaimmotors.com NFS Autos Tel : +9714 3415776, Tel: 04-330 7310, Dubai Fax : +9714 3415778 ROYAL CUSTOMS TUNING FLAVOUR Tel: +971 4 3235078, Fax: 04-330 7690, [email protected] Tel: +971 4 4437448 [email protected], [email protected] Fax: +971 4 3235079, POLIMAR www.tuningflavour.com www.nfsdxb.com P.O. Box : 282550, R.S.G. Workshop RADIAL TIRE CHANGE ULTIMATE Performance Parts Tel : 04-3412799, Mob: +971 50 3520007, Ajman PO Box : 19979, Dubai, Tel: +971 4 2960003 Fax : 04-3412798 SKYLINE AUTO PARTS Tel: 04-3390505, Fax: 04-3393233 [email protected] UNDER PRESSURE GARAGE Tel: +971 3 7211033, Al Ain TYRE PLUS www.polimar.com, [email protected] Tel: +971 6 5355187, Sharjah SAIF PERFORMANCE AUTOWORKS PO Box: 812, DubaiI, [email protected], POWER CURVE Trading LLC Mob: +971 50 7010053, Abu Dhabi Tel: 04 4267393, Fax: 04 4267392 Tel: +971 4 2628282, wwwunderpressuregarage.com SAHARA Tuning [email protected], WOLF TUNING Tel: +971 2 5542020, Abu Dhabi, wheel arch rolling www.power-curve.com [email protected] Mob: +971 50 7411470 POWERTEC X Service Centre AL MANSOUR TIRES SIGNATURE TECHNIQUES Tel +971 4 8859233, Tel: +971 4 3395033, Dubai PO Box : 1512, Dubai, Tel: +971 4 3388001, [email protected] [email protected] Tel : 04-3477734, Fax : 04-3477744 [email protected] CARS FOR SALE pack with BBS wheels, Brembo brakes, Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs Price: 120.000 DH Contact: 050-2765860

2012 VW Golf R 2012 VW GOLF GTI Done only 19000Km and it is in a perfect Genuine EP3 BTCC body kit Silver colour, 4-door, only 39,000 km, perfect condition, Free service contract till 45km. Five Genuine EP3 BTCC body kits. Cost landed in inside and out, balance of warranty available. years warranty with unlimit mileage, Free of Dubai 1750 GBP that’s for the Front Bumper Contact: 0501045560 Accidents, Asking for 126000 Dhs with splitter, Rear Bumper, Front and rear Contact: +971501990991 aches, Left and Right Door boxes. The rear 2006 BMW M5 – Black Sapphire metallic wing also availble. Kept in perfect condition with full service history from AGMC / Munich Motors. Done Contact: +971552244433 126,000 careful Kms, never tracked. Modifi- cations include Noelle Motors (Germany) per- formance ECU, Noelle Motors mid pipes, Ha- mann cat-back exhaust, Est. 550 HP, Hartge 2009 Evo X, lowering kit 30 mm, Hartge front bumper for M5, Carbon Fiber M5 External Badges, Carbon 67,000 KM, serviced every 8000KM at Sam Fiber Kidney Grill, Hartge racing center stripe Performance, car is well maintained and CLIO 197 RS Racing Blue (by Foil A Car), OZ Racing Superleggera III 20” taken care of. 80,000 km. 6-speed manual, dealer installed LANCER EVOLUTION X FQ 330 Forged wheels , powder coated black. Owner Car is tuned by Sam Performance and is mak- Milltek stainless steel cat-back exhaust, 2009 model, GCC Specs, SST transmission, moving away in December. ing 365whp at 1.8bar.recently serviced H&R springs available, not installed. Car 330hp EcuTek reflash, still under warranty, Contact 0505376060 meticulously maintained, regularly waxed, 52,500km, full service history, performance Price AED 110,000 Call: 050-5515909 never tracked or raced, perfect inside and out. Asking AED 55,000 Contact: 050-8969566 7 8 Classifieds

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