It has been confirmed that the RS4 will be getting the V8 of the RS5 which has a 4.2L displacement and an output of 450 horsepower. It seems that the setup will not have a turbo but we are pretty sure that the soundtrack of the RS4 is cool enough. The car manufacturer also made sure that the new RS4 sports fat exhaust tips which suggests a good noise coming from the engine.

Audi also packed this vehicle with Technik underpinnings with a 0 to 62 miles per hour blast in just 4.7 seconds and a top speed at 155mph with limiter or upon request can bring the needle to 174 miles per hour. The chassis of the vehicle gets much from the cupboard of the Quattro GmbH. The new RS4 will have torque vectoring as a standard issue plus a 40:60 differential.

The powertrain and chassis technologies have been borrowed from the RS5 which somehow raises concerns. The RS5 is all about technology but may be questionable in some aspects like steering, damping, and drivetrain.

Some say though that the old Audi RS4 runs closesly with the new release as it is just about 30 horses disadvantaged and a blink of a second slower to get to 62 miles per hour from full stop. The older RS4 also has a manual gearbox available.

The pricing for the UK has not been confirmed yet while the new RS4 will go for at least 76,600 euros in Germany which is about 20,000 euros more expensive than the S4 Avant. The S4 in the UK goes for around 40,000 quids so inject to the equation the DRC, Sport Differential among other upgrades and you can expect the cost to start with a six.

The new RS4 looks fine from all angles but hopefully the spirit of the older version is still there.

Each vehicle can be considered having a unique setup and the number of upgrades ticked a long list of check boxes. Here are the Hyundai cars that went on display:

Hyundai Veloster by ARK Performance

Hyundai teamed up with the tuning firm in order to show the potential of their 3-door coupe. ARK Performance transformed the ride into an aggressive rally car with twin-scroll turbocharger that brings the power of the engine up to 210 horsepower. The exterior get a flat gray and bright green paint scheme. The coupe also features a host of interior, mechanical and exterior upgrades like an open wheel concept that gets Nitto tires and aggressive fenders. The tuning firm will also produce parts for the car to display the tunability of the Hyunda Veloster.

Hyundai Veloster by PM Lifestyle

Another partner company is PM Lifestyle, a popular brand for creative and innovative car accessories. Hyundai also teamed up with UTI or Universal Technical Institute. This collaboration brought to life the blue Hyundai Veloster which features custom leather for the interior, Konig Deception rims, and hood made from carbon fiber. The car will be going around different auto shows and demo events after the SEMA. The expected performance of this ride is pegged at 153 horsepower.

Genesis Hurricane SC

Hyundai wanted to put a spotlight to their popular performance car so they collaborated with Torvec Inc, Harman International, Rhys Millen Racing, and Magnuson Products. The goals were achieved by coming up with the Genesis Hurricane SC, a special edition Genesis Coupe prototype. This car went thru two years of development by Hyundai to improve all aspects like power, braking, traction, design, and entertainment system. The technical center of Hyundai tapped Magnuson to supercharge the V-6 3.8L engine that gives out 450 horsepower.

RM500 Genesis Coupe by Rhys Millen Racing

RMR came up with the most powerful engine for the Hyundai Genesis at the 2011 SEMA. They installed the Tau V8 5.0L powerplant that produces 450 horsepower. The RMR version of the Genesis Coupe looks production ready with the black body treatment, stainless exhaust, titanium muffler, cooler for the rear differential, and oil cooler.

The reason that the Ferrari F40 is a true legend is that during its production run it was the top of the line car produced by the company. It had the most powerful engine, it was the fastest and it was the most expensive. It was really a street legal formula one racing car. Ferrari took a lot of the technology that they used on their race cars and put it on the F40. The result was a very high performance vehicle. This attracted a huge following, it also helped that Ferrari are experts at marketing.

One of the reasons that Ferrari have been so successful over the years is that they really know how to market their cars. Nowhere did this show more than with the F40. Knowing full well that exclusivity is a seductive marketing tool, they strictly limited the number of cars that were made each year. Getting one was not just a matter of putting your name on the waiting list; you had to actually apply for a car. Most of them went to existing Ferrari customers and a few VIP’s. Not surprisingly the cars started selling in the secondary market for several times the original price. This provided Ferrari with great publicity.

The Ferrari F40 was different from most other Ferrari’s in a couple of ways; the biggest is that it had a turbocharged engine which was revolutionary, even for the Italian car maker. Most of the company’s cars don’t have turbos because it takes away from the distinctive sound that a Ferrari makes. However in order to produce a car that was capable of being the world’s fastest production car they had to add a turbo. The car was also designed with aerodynamics much more in mind than most other Ferrari’s. Again this was necessary to get the title of fastest car. The result was a car that a lot of people thought was rather ugly.

The Ferrari F40 has always been a bit of a controversial car. The problem for most people is that it is so different from most of the company’s other cars. A Ferrari has a distinctive look and a distinctive sound. These are missing from the F40. The result is that a lot of purists are not huge fans of the car. On the other hand when it comes to performance the car is in a class by itself. Obviously this appeals to a lot of people so opinions are very much divided on the F40.

The reason that I love the Fiat 500 is that it is a fun little car to drive. It is part of that new class of cars, the premium small car. This is a car that is clearly intended for city driving but which has a level of performance that you wouldn’t expect from a car of this size. This car is aimed at young people and they are demanding a sporty car that has some style and is fun to drive. This is exactly what the Fiat 500 can provide.

The market that the Fiat 500 is entering is the one that was created when the Mini was re-introduced. When the Mini came back on the market it wasn’t just a recreation of the old car, they completely redesigned it to appeal to a younger urban crowd. Seeing the success of this Fiat have set out to do the same thing. They have based the 500 on the Cinquecento which was a popular car in Italy from the fifties to the seventies. Like the Mini they haven’t just taken the old car and put it back into production, they have completely updated it. So far it has proven to be enormously successful in Europe.

The Success that the Fiat 500 has had in Europe has encouraged them to introduce it into America. This is a big step for the company since the last time they attempted to break into the US they failed miserably. For anybody in the US who even remembers Fiat they are still thought of as a joke, most famous for their unreliable cars. However the company has gone through dramatic changes since then and they are ready to take another shot at the American market. The Fiat 500 would seem to be the perfect car to do this.

The Fiat 500 is clearly intended to compete with the Mini and in a lot of ways it is a very similar car. It is actually even smaller than the Mini. The performance of the car is very good, it handles great and despite the small engine has more than enough power for its size. The Fiat 500 is also a practical car, despite its small size it has plenty of room inside. You can have four adults in there with no problem and still have room to carry their luggage.

One of the things that really stands out about the Porsche 911 is just how small the engine is compared to its competitors. In the early days they were using a small four cylinder engine and over the years the size and power has gone up but nowhere near as much as its competitors. For most of its history the 911 used an air cooled engine although have since gone to using water cooled engines like everybody else. What really made the 911 different was that it was a rear engine car. These days that is no big deal but at the time it was introduced it was quite revolutionary. They weren’t the first rear engine car but it was one of the first successful sports cars with a rear engine.

The area where the Porsche 911 really shines is in terms of handling. At the time the 911 was introduced most sports cars were big with big powerful engines. Porsche came along with this really small nimble car that could outperform it’s much more powerful competitors. One of the reasons that it was able to do this was the rear engine. This gave the car a much better balance and allowed to it get around corners much faster than the other cars in its class could. This is a big part of the reason they were so successful on the race track.

According to Exotic Car News, one of the reasons that the Porsche 911 is considered to be a great sports car is that it actually drives like a sports car. It took skill to drive a 911. A lot of this has been taken out of the modern car because of the increased emphasis on safety but even compared to other cars today this is still true. The 911 continues to use rear wheel drive and it is a car where if you are not paying attention you could find yourself in the ditch pretty quickly.

There are few cars that have the instant recognition of the Porsche 911. It has always had a distinctive appearance and although there have been changes over the years none of them have been big enough that you can’t put an original 911 next to a new one and see the lineage. This history and tradition has really helped to maintain the image of a car that really revolutionized the sports car industry and continues to be one of the top cars in the world.

There is good reason to question a sports car from Audi, they aren’t exactly known for building sports cars. Good quality performance sedans absolutely but not sports cars. However they do have some experience in the area. For over a decade no Audi have dominated the world of sports car racing. They have taken what they have learned from the many Le Mans wins and put it into the R8. The result is a car that really can’t be doubted as a sports car. In reality it is more of a super car than a sports car.

The Audi R8 is actually based on the same platform as the Lamborghini Gallardo so there is no doubt that it is going to be a high performance vehicle. This is combined with Audi’s all wheel drive system which is pretty much standard on all of their vehicles to produce a car that is widely regarded as the best handling sports car in the world. The car is very nimble and can get around corners very quickly. In fact there has even been some criticism that the car handles too well. The complaint is that you don’t really get the same feeling driving the R8 that you get with other high performance sports cars.

If there was one big question mark with the Audi R8 when it came out it was the engine. The early models came with just a V8 available in a class and price range where V10 and V12 engines are commonplace. Although the smaller engine proved capable of moving the car at speeds that are competitive with the other top sports cars there was clearly a demand for the bigger engine. As a result Audi now offer the R8 with a V10 engine as well.

The biggest issue that Audi faces with the R8 is actually their reputation. They have built one of the finest sports cars in the world and they are able to compete with the top super cars in the world. However they have priced the R8 quite a bit lower than other super cars. This puts the car in a bit of a class by itself. However this has largely been necessary because they just don’t have the brand recognition to price a car in the same class as Lamborghini and the other famous brands. The can build a car that belongs in this class but as long as they have a reputation for building reliable sedans rather than sports cars it is always going to be a tough sell.

This means that for the suspension package, you can save as much as $549. Just in case you don’t know yet, the F Sport suspension kit allows you to lower the springs of your car. This reduced the height by one-inch in the front and rear axles. The lowered suspension package also includes a brace for the rear chassis member so you can enjoy improved chassis stiffness and better cornering. This can work to your advantage during extreme driving conditions.

The special discounted package for the RWD model also packs in a rear and front anti-sway bar set. Meanwhile, the AWD (all-wheel-drive) models are given a rear-anti-sway bar. This will reduce the vehicle’s body lean and give it a flatter cornering. If you have these vehicles, you can enjoy the F Sport suspension kit for only $4,495. This includes the tires and wheels. You can save up to $1,499 with this deal.

For rear-wheel-drive variants of the IS 250, IS 350C, IS 250C, and GS 350, Lexus offers a discounted package which includes 19-inch wheels covered by Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires. The IS 250 AWD kit is given 18-inch wheels covered with Yokohama Advan S.4 “all-season” tires. If the package includes the F Sport suspension kit and an upgrade for the brakes, it will cost you only $8,995. This makes for a total of $1495 in savings.

Lexus will also throw in an F Sport fender badge with the package if we may believe the experts at Lexus Car Talk. Reviewers say that the F Sport Brake upgrades are exceptionally impressive. You have to hurry, though, because this promotional pricing will only be available from June 1 to July 31, 2010.

The latest spy photos reveal that the new M5 is still on its test phase. Although BMW has been known to fit their M vehicles with high revving engines, things may be heading to a different direction. According to insiders, the M5 expected to roll out by 2011, will have a V8 twin turbo powerplant instead of the V10 which is naturally aspirated.

The M variants of the X5 and the X6 sport a V-8 4.4L M engine that gives out 555 horsepower and a torque of 500 pound feet. This brings the SUV from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 4.5 seconds. The numbers will be good enough for the lighter and smaller M5 sedan which already has a 30 horsepower advantage over the next gen E63 AMG.

The new engine of the M5 will be coupled with the M-DCT dual clutch technology of BMW just like what was done with the M3. It is almost certain though that a conventional six speed will be offered.

The performance of the 2011 M5 will also be improved. This can be attributed to the carmakers choice of using lightweight materials like aluminum and carbon fiber. The front section of the car will be made from an aluminum hybrid spaceframe while the passenger compartment and the tail section will be made from a monocoque of traditional steel.

The design of the car and the materials used ensure favorable weight distribution that will contribute to an improved handling. The suspension system of the car will be MacPherson struts for the front and a multilink layout on the rear. We can also expect carbon fiber for the roof, fender and boot panels.

Everyone’s going eco-friendly these days and with car consumers ranting about the prices of fuel or their decision to switch to green cars, V8 power groups like the Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) keep working on more ways on how to develop greener cars.

Holden Special Vehicle’s famous E-Series Commodore range, commonly known as the E-Series 2, gets an update.   The car company will kick the power of its 6.2L V8 engine up by 2.5% while improve fuel economy by 5%.
The revised models will enter the Australian market in September, as well as the other countries where HSV cars are being sold, such as in the Middle East and the United Kingdom.  While the cars will still feature the 6.2LV8 engine, they are expected to consume as much as one liter of fuel for every 100km.  It clearly improves fuel economy higher than 16.8mpg.  From 425HP, the revamped engines will now get 430-436HP, according to a report published in Drive.

Of course, to set the newly boosted models apart from the current line up, the new E-Series 2 will receive a series of minor adjustments in the exterior according to the Sports Cars News blog.  These changes will match those planned for the facelift of the VF Holden Commodore range that are also set to come out in September.