Docar-s: Tokyo Auto Salon

Thursday, 10 January 2013

Japan's Skipper to Introduce New BMW 5-Series M Sport Tune at Tokyo Auto Salon

With less than 24 hours left for the grand opening of the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013, Japanese aftermarket brand Skipper dropped the first photos of its new tuning kit for BMW 5-Series sedans fitted with the factory M Sport package.

BMW 5-Series

The car seen here is a 523i, which is a Japanese market model powered by BMW's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with an output of 181hp (184PS).

Skipper…skipped on the details about its package, but the pictures tell part of the story with the BMW adorned with a host of components such as the carbon fiber front lip spoiler, a different rear diffuser and a discreet roof spoiler.

There's also a quad exhaust system and a new set of double spoke forged alloy wheels wrapped around performance tires from Nitto. No word if Skipper made any other performance upgrades to the car's chassis and/or powertrain.

Articles Source : Carscoop

Tuesday, 25 December 2012

Subaru Announces Debut Models for the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, Including Forester and BRZ Concepts

'Tis the time of the year again - but not for what you're thinking. We're referring to Japanese carmakers and their plans for the upcoming 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon in January.

Subaru Tokyo Auto Salon

After Nissan, Subaru has come out with a list of vehicles that will adorn its motor show booth in Tokyo next month and which includes a variety of concepts, production and racing cars.

The most interesting models appear to be the concepts beginning with the BRZ Premium Sport Package that is fitted with a carbon roof, 19-inch BBS prototype alloy wheels, an STI aero kit, a customized interior and a sports muffler.

The newly launched Forester will be shown as a Sport Concept featuring several prototype STI parts such as spoilers, a front grille and suspension bits along with 20-inch BBS wheels.

The third study is based on the XV crossover and it also carries the Sport Concept moniker boasting a similar suite of upgrades as the Forester.

Subaru's other models include the production Legacy tS, a pair of race-prepped BRZs and the company's next generation D-4S boxer engine.

Articles Source : Carscoop