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€
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