Where most automakers debut a new model in its base form and later
add the performance versions, Alfa is doing the opposite, leading with its hero version sporting that Quadrifoglio moniker.
Chevrolet is
adding a performance version of the HHR wagon for 2008: the HHR SS, powered by a turbocharged and intercooled four - cylinder engine that produces 260 horsepower.
The 929 sedan
adds a performance version called the 929S.
Make it a coupe like 5 door with AWD and
add a performance version with real power.
Not exact matches
Ford has
added the
performance ST trim to its Edge mid-sized SUV and is soon planning to
add an ST
version of the Explorer.
This new
version improves the app's design and
performance,
adds Bitcoin Cash (BCH) acceptance, and
adds BitPay's changes for Payment Protocol - only payments and other invoice updates.
As they watched a short
performance by a military guard, Kim
added that he would like to see the full
version, and would be «willing to go to the Blue House any time», referring to the presidential palace in Seoul.
Bayonetta is back for another re-release of the original game but this gem hasn't lost any shine, as its gameplay remains impeccable and the Nintendo Switch treatment gives this
version the
added advantage of handheld gameplay and an improved
performance.
You can change the resolution and with each new video card you
add, the graphics and / or
performance can improve, depending on what Direct X
version was used.
The 2014 Nissan GT - R receives two new
versions, a Special Edition with a new Midnight Opal exterior color, and a hardcore Track Edition which removes the rear seats and
adds better brake cooling and a stiffer suspension for optimized
performance on the track.
Both C300 and AMG C43
performance versions will be shown in New York, and each gets a set of updates that corresponds to those found on the sedan: updated technology, slight styling tweaks and some
added power under the hood.
I can completely understand someone wanting a little bit more grownup
version of the Civic Si, but the ILX gets too watered down in the
performance department without giving you much in the way of
added luxury in compensation (like the Civic's excellent acoustic insulation, for example).
BMW kind of do an M
Performance version - just
add the MPPSK which gives a remap to 360bhp and a full cat back valved exhaust system for only # 1800.
Curiously, Mercedes will not rule out a convertible
version of the GT R just yet, despite the apparent contradiction of
adding weight and removing structural rigidity from a very focussed
performance car.
But this second generation
added a P - type
performance version to the luxury L - type, and it indeed had all the right stuff.
The 300C
performance version will
add launch control, which reduces wheel spin and enhances torque delivery to the wheels.
That car was designed with input from Caroll Shelby, the taciturn Texan who has had an off - and - on - again relationship with Ford that is on again, as Shelby is
adding his name to a
performance version of the Ford Expedition SUV that will go on sale through selected dealers next year.
The SE - R Spec V model serves as a sporty
version of the SE - R trim and it
adds more power, larger brakes, higher -
performance tires, and a stiffer suspension system.
For the 2012 model year, the Cayman lineup
adds an Ipanema Blue paint finish to the color palette along with the new high -
performance Cayman R, which offers a 330 - horsepower
version of Porsche's renowned 3.4 - liter boxer engine, revised suspension componentry and additional weight - saving measures.
The base 2.5 - liter four - cylinder's 170 horsepower are a bit slow in a modern context, so if you are looking for
performance seek out the turbocharged
version of this motor found in the Forester XT that delivers 224 horses and
adds a bit of excitement to the Subaru's driving experience.
Adding to the seventh generation Golf GTI's impressive list of
performance and comfort - based features, the Golf GTI Performance comes standard with unique visual and technical equipment, setting it apart from the standa
performance and comfort - based features, the Golf GTI
Performance comes standard with unique visual and technical equipment, setting it apart from the standa
Performance comes standard with unique visual and technical equipment, setting it apart from the standard
version.
Two
versions of the Stelvio Super - a diesel and a petrol - will be on display with a new «
Performance Pack», which
adds a locking mechanical rear differential and leather dashboard trim.
Sharing the GTI's running gear, the Cupra
added a level of engagement that was sorely lacking in the Golf and in the final few years of production, Cupra R
versions could be had with a slightly detuned Audi S3 motor, giving it serious
performance bargain status — especially today.
The Sport
version is more appearance than
performance, but it
adds a manual shift mode to the automatic, with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: A back - to - back drive of this automatic 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 versus the six - speed manual
version really points up how much a nice shift - it - yourself gearbox
adds to the overall enjoyment of a
performance car.
A year later, the automaker
added the Abarth, a
performance version, followed by the 500C convertible in July 2009.
No
performance or consumption claims for U.S.
versions of the new diesel have yet been made official, but the European GLK250 Bluetec, which develops an
added 11 hp, is claimed to hit 62 mph in 8.0 seconds, reach a top speed of 131 mph and return an the equivalent of 38.6 mpg (U.S.) on the European test cycle.
The Abarth Cabrio
version adds power,
performance and open - top motoring, all of which enhance the uniquely Italian experience.
In some cases, it signals a base
version of a vehicle or it's a trim level that
adds some extra exterior body jewelry and larger wheels, but not much more when it comes to
performance equipment to actually yield a sportier performing vehicle.
The
added Golf GTI
Performance will come standard with unique visual and technical equipment, which will help set it apart from the standard
version.
The Chevrolet Sonic can be found in hatchback and sedan body styles, and the RS
version of the car
adds a few extra
performance goodies to the mix.
Buyers of the AMG
performance version who find its 518 horsepower still inadequate can opt for a package that
adds another 32 hp and brings the SUV's top speed to 174 mph.
Most police cars are special
versions of mainstream vehicles with
added equipment, such as beefed - up brakes, heavy - duty alternators and batteries, and high -
performance tires.
The most interesting part was, of course, the powerful HEMI engine, but next to it the SRT8
version also
added a more aggressive exterior look, a lowered ride height, and high -
performance suspension and brakes.
Both
performance and economy are aided by the A4's new front - wheel drive MLB Evo platform that helps shed 120 kg in weight, while
adding 21 mm to the length and 12 mm to the wheelbase compared to the outgoing saloon
version.
Saturn is not noted for
performance but tries to change its image by
adding performance - geared Red Line
versions of the Vue and Ion Quad Coupe.
Infiniti also plans to
add more
performance to the luxury /
performance equation by offering sportier
versions of its vehicles, which will get an «S» on the deck lid, indicating the
performance potential of each model.
Other individual accents to the outer appearance of the BMW 2 Series Coupé can be
added by means of a black decorative grid for the BMW kidney grille, exterior caps in carbon, side sill foils with M
Performance inscription and BMW M
Performance accent stripes in two colour
versions.
A number of important engineering changes have been made to transform the ATS into the
performance version you see above, with Cadillac
adding a Brembo high -
performance brake system and Magnetic Ride Control, and increasing structural stiffness by 25 percent to enable the car to tolerate higher cornering loads.
Mercedes - AMG is highly likely to
add electric
versions of its
performance cars in the future in the belief that they will be sporty enough to live up to the brand name.
BMW Malaysia has announced the arrival of a new
version of its E70 BMW X5 — the
Performance Edition, as it's called,
adds dress - up items as well as a power increase to the 5 +2 - seater SUV.
The ST
adds performance features and styling for $ 24,425, while the electric
version ditches the gas for an electric motor with a starting price of $ 29,170.
The German aftermarket specialists from Carlsson for example will bring a refined
version of the Mercedes GL Grand Edition called the CGL45 this year, on which they fitted an aerodynamic package and
added an extra 15 percent more
performance to the engine.
The car's powertrain is underpinned by a move to 48 - volt technology that Audi debuted in the SQ7 in 2015, giving even the entry - level
versions a mild - hybrid capability, with the starter motor replaced by what Audi calls a Belt Alternator Starter that can
add to the car's
performance at low engine speeds.
Volvo is
adding a turbocharged
performance version of its crossover, the XC70 T6, this fall.The T6 gets a 3.0 - liter V6 rated at 281 horsepower and 295 lb - ft of torque.
Under the bonnet we won't find any improvements as this tuning kit wants to
add just few touches regarding the overall appearance without altering the
performance offered by the standard engine
versions.
The new software
version is 5.9, and it
adds a couple of nifty new features to the app, along with the usual bug fixes and
performance improvements.
The update sees the
version count progresses to 8.2, and with that, Dolphin HD users are introduced to several other handy features, including the option to launch bookmarks through custom gestures, load images over Wi - Fi only, launch directly to the last closed tab, disable the
Add - ons and / or the Bookmarks sidebar (s), and several routine
performance improvements.
Both of the HDX tablets are powered by the latest
version of Fire OS — Fire OS 3.0 «Mojito», which starts with Android and
adds cloud services, a content - forward user interface, built - in media libraries, productivity apps, and low - level platform enhancements to integrate Amazon's digital content and improve
performance for Kindle Fire tablets.
Bottom Line: Dolphin Browser 8.8 isn't the fastest Android browser in Google Play, but the latest
version retains its Editors» Choice designation for balancing
performance with a thoughtful collection of mobile
add - ons.