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Last year, the new Audi A6 and A7 as well as the VW Touareg III appeared on the scene as a highly attractive premium trio. The 3.0 TDI, which has 286 HP (210 kW) as a production model, turns these desirable cars into the “three muscleteers”. With the exception of the planned Touareg V8 TDI, the engine is the strongest diesel engine in the range and the perfect choice for dynamic driving on long journeys. The ABT Power upgrade, based on the auxiliary ABT Engine Control (AEC) unit, offers even more performance: It reaches 330 HP (243 kW) across the board. The torque in the two Audis increases from 620 to 670 Nm, while the VW Touareg jumps from 600 to 650 Nm. “Many of our customers want something beyond the 300 HP threshold, which also has a psychological aspect,” explains CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt. The AEC, specially developed by the Bavarian tuner, provides maximum reliability and optimum power delivery. This is ensured by complex calibration runs on the chassis dynamometer and on public roads as well as comprehensive measures for engine protection and extensive warranties. But ABT Sportsline does not just make the Audi A6, A7 and VW Touareg faster, it also gives the cars a more dynamic look. The world’s largest tuner for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles offers an exciting selection of rims for all three as part of its extensive range: www.abt-sportsline.com/tuning/configurator/. There is a lot more to discover in the company’s configurator, though. The Bavarian experts are currently sprucing up an A6 Avant 3.0 TDI to be presented at the Geneva International Motor Show from March 7 to 17, 2019 – hall 1, booth 1244. The glacier-white vehicle is fitted with the 9.5 x 21 inch ABT FR rims in mystic black, with the corresponding 255/35 R21 tires from partner Continental. An extensive aero package is also installed: It includes the ABT front spoiler with a glossy black air inlet panel, the ABT rear skirt set featuring a diffusor in the same color and matt black tailpipe trims as the distinguishing features of the speedy station wagon. With its mighty torque and plenty of horsepower, it is a joy to drive even on Swiss freeways with strict speed limits – because the true experience here is the acceleration. 100 km/h, for example, can be reached in just 5.5 seconds – around two tenths earlier than with the production version. The Audi A7 achieves the same head start, while the VW Touareg also gets about two tenths faster: It now sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 5.9 instead of 6.1 seconds.

The Nissan Leaf was one of the the first mass-produced electric cars. its consistent popularity among friends of alternative drive technology led to a second generation being brought onto the market. With over 340,000 built vehicles, the Nissan Leaf is more than a marginal phenomenon. The compact electric car has firmly established itself as an urban all-rounder.

However, the Nissan Leaf has no registered towing capacity, but that doesn’t mean that extra carrying capacity can’t be added.

German tow bar specialists Rameder can bring new potential to light. Its online shop at www.rameder.eu offers a matching detachable towbar as a complete set for 398 Euro. the clever hook is ideally suited for attaching bike carriers. This also transports e-bikes without any problems and thus perfectly completes the electric mobility concept. Search in the theme world for a large selection of different models.

The sufficiently large assortment offered by Rameder also contains other products suitable for Nissan Leaf. Such as the Tema roof rack, available at a price of 105 Euro. With it, the urban electric car can also accommodate skis and bike carriers without problems.

Just visit Rameder’s English language website for more details: www.rameder.eu

Rameder also operates a fast mail order service to the UK

Please do also visit Rameder on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rameder.de

The extremely flexible Peugeot 5008 II has grown from a compact van to a practical SUV. The French-made vehicle is now available fitted with either petrol or diesel engine – and it offers the ability to retrofit a towbar from Rameder! Rameder is the market leader in this field and offers a vast selection of different products from well-known manufacturers.       The Peugeot 5008 II is built to be versatile from the moment it leaves the manufacturers plant. Rameder offers both a rigid and a detachable towbar for the French-made SUV. The rigid complete set comes from a leading brand manufacturer and is available for €201 Euro and pulls up to 2000 kg with a vertical load of 100 kg.  The trailer towbar also supports Rameder bike carriers. All the relevant products from the Rameder range can be viewed by going to the website, clicking on “Everything for your car“ and entering the vehicle data.  For more details visit Rameder’s English language website.     www.rameder.euRameder handles mail order to the UK as a matter of course. Please also visit Rameder on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rameder.de

The extremely flexible Peugeot 5008 II has grown from a compact van to a practical SUV. The French-made vehicle is now available fitted with either petrol or diesel engine – and it offers the ability to retrofit a towbar from Rameder!

Rameder is the market leader in this field and offers a vast selection of different products from well-known manufacturers.

The Peugeot 5008 II is built to be versatile from the moment it leaves the manufacturers plant.

Rameder offers both a rigid and a detachable towbar for the French-made SUV. The rigid complete set comes from a leading brand manufacturer and is available for €201 Euro and pulls up to 2000 kg with a vertical load of 100 kg.

The trailer towbar also supports Rameder bike carriers.
All the relevant products from the Rameder range can be viewed by going to the website, clicking on “Everything for your car” and entering the vehicle data.

For more details visit Rameder’s English language website.

www.rameder.eu

Rameder handles mail order to the UK as a matter of course.

Please also visit Rameder on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rameder.de

Webcon has extended its range of classic Datsun intake manifolds with the introduction of a superb quality, British made manifold and linkage set to suit the 240/260/280Z range.

The kit is supplied complete with flap wheels for port matching as well as a template and dowel kit.

The new manifold set is suitable for either Weber 45DCOE, Dellorto 45DHLA or DCOE flange throttle bodies.

The manifold kit can be ordered as part number MM4700-45 and retails at £595 plus vat

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

Webcon has extended its Weber replacement carburettor range for classic BMWs by adding a twin 32/36 DGAV kit to suit the 2.8 and 3.0 straight 6 engines.

The kit replaces the often troublesome and expensive to repair twin Zenith INAT carburettors with a pair of authentic Weber 32/36 DGAV carburettors that deliver greatly improved torque and driveability, better hot and cold starting and improved fuel economy.

The new Webcon kit bolts directly to the original intake manifold and air filter assembly.

The kit is available as part number 2268062400 and is priced at £695 plus vat.

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

If you are having problems matching the paint on a classic Triumph or MG, Moss Europe is now offering a complete range of colours that have been carefully blended to be an exact match to the original paint as used by the factory.

Moss can supply paint in either aerosol or brush-on format. The aerosols come in 400ml cans at £17.20 and the brush-on paints are available in 125ml cans with a brush in the cap at £11.20.

Moss Europe can supply colours for the following:
MG T Type
MGA
MGB, MGC and MG V8
Midget (and AH Sprite)

TR5 and TR6

Triumph Spitfire

TR2 – TR4A

Please note that paint can only be delivered by road. Delivery by air is not permitted. Customers in Continental Europe can purchase from the Moss Europe Paris store
(Note that colours are a match for original paint when it was new. If your paint has faded you might have to restore the original paint with a rubbing compound to achieve a match).

For more details contact Moss Europe Ltd, on +44 (0) 20 8867 2000
or visit their website: www.moss-europe.co.uk

Classic car owners need to be aware that modern ethanol based fuels can damage the float in classic carburettors.

For this reason Mini Spares has introduced the StayUp® Float that is resistant to modern ethanol based fuels and is also height adjustable.

The ability to adjust the float arm allows for quick and easy minor alterations to float levels where required.

The float has a military spec closed cell construction making it puncture proof.

The Mini Spares StayUp® Float (with gasket) retails at £16.40 incl. vat

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

Now owners of early model Minis can have the improved ergonomics and ease of a later model rod change gear shift thanks to this simple-to-fit and inexpensive conversion bracket.

The bracket comes as part of a complete kit containing gearbox mounts, fixings and spacer blocks for quick alignment.

The bracket is precision made in the USA and retails at just £61.20 inc vat. Order as part number MSSK053.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

For Minis with central speedometer

Now Mini owners can upgrade their central speedometer with the latest modern electronic version of the classic centre speedo.

This speedometer might resemble the original mechanical gauge visually, but it boasts the latest technological features:
• Billet case
• OLED display
• Trip and total miles display
• Remote trip reset
• Drive-to-set function for easy calibration (now you can easily re-programme your speedo to account for different wheel sizes, gear ratios, etc)
• Option to use different speed sensors, gearbox, wheel speed and GPS. (sensors also available from Mini Spares)
• Capability to use different fuel sensors
• Chrome bezel – 125mm diameter
• Available in Black or Magnolia

Order as part number 13H4443 at £370.80 inc vat.
Bearing in mind it now costs around £100.00 to get an original speedo recalibrated, so this product represents excellent value for state of the art technology.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

Following on from last month’s release of the 3D Design Carbon Front Lip Spoiler and Carbon Side Skirts, M-Style is delighted to announce that it can now also offer a 3D Design Carbon Rear Diffuser and Carbon Boot Lip Spoiler for BMW 5 Series F90 M5.

3D Design Carbon Rear Diffuser retails at £1968 inc VAT plus £120 inc VAT for fitting (if required).

3D Design Carbon Boot Lip Spoiler retails at £1128 inc VAT plus £60 inc VAT for fitting (if required).

Package Deal!: M-Style is also offering a 10% discount when purchasing a full front and rear set of
all four items together or a 7.5% discount when purchasing multiple items together.

For further details visit the M-Style website: www.mstyle.co.uk
e-mail: info@mstyle.co.uk or call 0208 5989115