Posted on 30th June, 2006 by Warren M
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Stuttgart car makers Porsche, have released details of power upgrades for their Boxster models.
The 2.7L gains 5 bhp, taking it upto 245 bhp, meaning a 0-62 mph time of 6.1 seconds. The ‘S’ model gets a larger capacity engine (3.2L upto 3.4L), resulting in an extra 15 bhp. This gives the ‘S’ enough go, to achieve a respectable 5.4 second sprint to 62 mph.
[Source: Auto Express]
Posted on 30th June, 2006 by Warren M
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German tuning company, Brabus have broken their own world record for the fastest saloon car.
They claim to have reached 225 mph on a recent trip to the Nardo circuit. This beats the previous record by 8 mph, held by one of their Mercedes E V12 biturbo cars.
Posted on 30th June, 2006 by Warren M
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Porsche are set to create a car, to compete with the Bugatti Veyron.
Sources say the car will be based on the recently retired Carrera GT, using many of its components, including it’s carbon fibre chassis, although the new car will be equipped with a roof.
Posted on 29th June, 2006 by Warren M
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Pictures of the new M Sport package for the BMW E92 coupe have been released.
The new body styling and wheels package give the coupe a more purposeful appearance. Consisting of bumper and sill extensions. A small boot spoiler is also available.
Posted on 29th June, 2006 by Warren M
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The Bugatti Veyron has destroyed all competition in a recent 0-100-0 mph contest.
The 8L W16 engined animal, took on everything in it’s path, and wiped the floor with them, including a Suzuki GSX-R1000 superbike. The competition was alot more than just an acceleration test, with the cars also having to brake, back down to a standstill.
Posted on 29th June, 2006 by Warren M
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BMW have officially taken the wraps off their face-lifted compact SUV.
The model has received new headlights,a larger grille and colour coded lower spoiler. New foglights are now intergated within the front bumper.
The rear has gained a pair of LED lights and extra colour coding on the lower panels, while larger twin exhausts protrude from underneath the rear valance.
Posted on 28th June, 2006 by Warren M
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If your Lamborghini Murcielago isn’t turning as many heads as you’d quite like, then German tuner Hamann, might just have the answer.
The kit consists of an aerodynamic package, including a front spoiler that fits directly to the bumper, and a rear wing (both available in carbon fibre or fibreglass).
Posted on 28th June, 2006 by Warren M
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Volkswagen have decided to ask the public to name their new mini off-roader.
The idea of a public vote was hatched when board members of the Wolfsburg company couldn’t agree on a suitable name. Head of VW, Wolfgang Bernhard, stated “We asked the public to name the SUV, and that’s the name we’ll use”.
Posted on 28th June, 2006 by Warren M
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Volkswagen have introduced a range of products, for Passat owners wanting to give their car a sporting edge, reminiscent of the concept vehicle, the R-GT.
The V-Line package, (only available at dealers in Germany and Holland at the moment) gives the Passat an aggressive appearance, with the massive air intakes, deep front spoiler and mesh grilles. A touring car style rear bumper and twin exhausts add to the visual impact.
Posted on 28th June, 2006 by Warren M
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Mercedes are to produce a lighter, more powerful version of their SLK.
Although the SLK 55 AMG goes on sale in Germany next month, it was specifically developed for a wealthy customer to create a one make race series.
Posted on 27th June, 2006 by Warren M
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9ff are putting the finishing touches to a big power 997 Turbo Cabriolet.
A video clip on the 9ff site shows the bahn storming 650 bhp cabriolet hit 217 mph.
9ff started up in 2001, but really made a name for themselves, with their missile-like 996 GT2, after it achieved a record breaking 241 mph (in 2004).
[Source: 9ff]
Posted on 27th June, 2006 by Warren M
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Lamborghinis plans of building an SUV to rival the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, have been dropped by the supercar manufacturer.
Ideas of an uber-saloon, (as a successor to the seventies Espada) have also been shelved. Their president Stephan Winkelmann stated “I’m a fan of SUVs, but making one isn’t on the radar for this decade. We’re such a small company, we couldn’t do one on our own. Still, it would make more sense for us to do one of those than a four-seater.â€
Posted on 26th June, 2006 by Warren M
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Those people missing the old supercharged 5.5L V8 won’t be upset for too long, once they’ve sampled the delights of its successor.
AMG fans will be more than satisfied with their naturally aspirated 6.2L V8, producing an awesome 514 bhp.This enables the E63 to hit 60 mph in a supercar-like 4.3 seconds (identical to the Ferrari 360 Modena), just under cutting BMW’s M5 time of 4.5 seconds. Impressive for a car weighing in at 4035 pounds.
Posted on 26th June, 2006 by Warren M
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Volkswagen are sending three Touareg V10 TDI’s to compete in the gruelling ‘Race To The Clouds’.
The Touaregs will be the first SUV’s to run on Shell’s Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) and will be pumping out an almighty 553 lbs ft of torque, from as low down as 2000 RPM. To put that into perspective, a McLaren F1 super car pales into insignificance with ‘just’ 479 lb-ft at 4000 rpm.
Posted on 26th June, 2006 by Warren M
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America is to receive the Smart Car in 2007, to help motorists combat the spiralling costs of fuel.
The Smart will be up against stiff competition from other fuel efficient (mainly Japanese) cars, including the Toyota Yaris and Nissan Versa and will probably be sold through distributors, rather than dedicated Smart dealers.
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