ABT Tunes the Audi RS6 Avant to 700HP

You’d think that the standard Audi RS6 Avant’s 580HP turbocharged V10 5.0-liter engine would be more than adequate for most petrol-headed drivers. Well, apparently ABT doesn’t seem to agree as the German tuner introduced an insanely beefed up version of the RS6 (see sedan here) Avant that delivers an output of 700 HP and a maximum torque of 800 Nm or 590-lbs/ft (standard car: 580 Nm or 427.8-lbs/ft). According to ABT, the tweaked RS6 Avant can “fly” from zero to 100km/h or 62mph in a breathtaking 3,9 sec (standard car: 4,6 sec) and on to a top speed of 320 km/h or 199 mph. -Continued

As expected, ABT also offers a range of accessories for the RS6 Avant including 20-inch alloy wheels available in various designs, a carbon fiber front lip spoiler, a carbon fiber rear diffuser, a rear wing and a custom made rear muffler with four tailpipes in matt black finish.

Cool Lamborghini Lighters and Cigar Cutters

Just because you can’t own a Lamborghini doesn’t mean you can’t dream of one. And if you happen to be cigar aficionado, what a better way to do this than to sit down and light one up with these awesome Tonino Lamborghini lighters and cigar-cutters. Tonino Lamborghini offers three different series of lighters in various colors priced from $135 to $157.50 with the coolest ones being by far the Forza Black (pictured on the left above) and Silver carbon fiber lighters. As for Tonino Lamborghini’s cigar cutter with its surgical steel blades that cuts cigars up to 58 ring gauge, its offered in three different colors all priced at $76.50. -More photos after the jump

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2009 Honda Civic & Hybrid Facelift: 35 High-Res Photos and Details

Honda has unveiled details and official images of its 2009 MY Civic Sedan, Coupe and Hybrid models that will go on sale in the North American market in the forthcoming weeks. Styling changes on the 2009 Civic sedan and coupe models include a revised front bumper with larger air intakes, a new grille and according to Honda, new headlight and taillight colour combinations, featuring clear turn indicator lenses with amber bulbs – though you have to try really hard to see the difference. The Civic EX, Civic EX-L and Civic Si models also get new alloy designs.

Interior changes are equally minimal and they concern the addition of Bluetooth HandsFreeLink to Navigation-equipped models and a USB Audio Interface to the Civic EX, EX-L, Hybrid and Si models while cloth materials and patterns on seats, door linings and armrests (when equipped) have also been updated. For the 2009 MY, the electronic stability control (VSA) is now standard on the Civic EX-L and Civic Hybrid models. -Continued

Honda has also added two new sedan options for the 2009 MY Civic, the new Civic DX-VP and Civic LX-S. The Civic DX-VP Sedan gets standard air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD audio system and an auxiliary input jack, in addition to the 140-HP 1.8-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual transmission (5-speed automatic available), power windows, 15-inch steel wheels and P195/65R15 tires.

As for the Civic LX-S, in addition to the Civic LX’s features, it features alloy wheels, sport-trimmed black cloth seats with synthetic suede bolsters and silver stitching, leather-wrapped steering wheel, a rear deck spoiler and a chrome exhaust finisher.

2009 Honda Civic Sedan

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid