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Hamann Tycoon Evo M is based on 2010 BMW X6 M. The tuned Sports Activity Coupe received Widebody kit consisting of front and rear extensions, new side skirts, a front apron apron with LED daylight running lights. There are also a carbon fibre bonnet and a new sports exhaust system with 120mm sport muffler two tailpipes.

Hamann Tycoon Evo M is powered by a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 with whopping 670PS (493 kW) at 6000RPM and 780Nm (575 lb-ft) at just 1500RPM. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and the top speed is 300 km/h (186 mph), which is staggering for such big vehicle.

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The production version of the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept will arrive in 2012. The XTS will be offered as front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or as a plug-in hybrid. The XTS Platinum Concept had been powered by a 3.6 liter engine that’s mated to a plug-in hybrid system. This system resulted to an output of 350hp and 295 pound-feet of torque (400 Nm). The car’s handling is improved with the use of a Magnetic Ride Control that was also used on the existing Corvettes and CTS-V models.

The XTS Platinum Concept made use of technologies such as OLED displays that replace the traditional gauges. OLED, also known as organic LED, provides brighter colors and its blacks are darker blacks, similar to what’s featured on the newest high-end phones. When it comes to passenger space, the XTS scores high points.

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Designing a new car from scratch is a relatively easy task for an automaker –provided it has the resources. Replacing an icon, however, is much more difficult.

Especially if said icon has a long and distinguished history and has made its manufacturer synonymous to hardcore 4×4 capabilities. The Defender is one such example.

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Hyundai will hit the German market with limited edition Genesis Coupe GT. The vehicle was inspired by the Hyundai Schuhmann Motor Sport Team. They have recently raced at the 24-hr endurance race at the Nurburgring.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe GT is powered by the well-known 3.8 liter V6 with 303 PS (223 kW) and 361 Nm (266 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). Really, not impressive results, but the car is fast enough to make you smile behind the steering wheel.

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A pair of new turbocharged engines will soon be added to the range of the recently-launched BMW X3. These include a base four-cylinder gasoline unit and a flagship straight-six diesel.

The new entry level version of the X3, the xDrive20i, is powered by a 2.0-liter aluminum four cylinder gasoline engine featuring a twin-scroll turbocharger, direct fuel injection, Double Vanos variable camshaft control and Valvetronic variable valve control system. It delivers 184HP at 4,800 rpm and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque from just 1,250 rpm.

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