Month: July 2006

This is a pretty cool video clip of the Porsche 997 GT3 being put through its paces.

The slightly less hardcore version of the 997 GT3 RS shows that it’s a capable performer.

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Abt Sportline have created a package to give the latest Golf GTI some extra momentum.

Power from the 2.0 FSI unit is increased to 240 bhp thanks to a remapped management system and a specially developed Abt turbo-charger. This equates to a 6.4 second wait for 62 mph, and a top speed of 152 mph.

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BMW’s new technique, known as IPP (Integrated Paint Process) has been introduced to the production line at Oxfords Mini plant.

The efficient new system will cut energy costs and emmissions during the paint process as well as meeting BMWs’ strict quality standards.

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Volkswagen have announced a road version of their cup racer car.

The road car (based on the version from the popular racing series) will be the fastest Polo to date with a 180 bhp turbo-charged 1.8L four cylinder unit pulling it along, the GTI Cup deals with 62 mph in 7.5 seconds and onto a highly illegal 140 mph top speed.

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The Guys at JE Design have wasted no time in producing a styling and tuning package for the Volkswagen Eos.

The styling kit can be bought as one unit or separate components, consisting of front spoiler, rear wing, side skirts, and a lower rear valance available in carbon fibre. These are avalable in two styles to suit either the standard exhaust or the new JE quadruple system.

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Rumours of a new small roadster from BMW are emerging.

No exact details are known, but it’s thought that the roadster will be a little brother for the the Z4 model range.

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