Posted on 31st December, 2006 by Warren M
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Many thanks to the M3 Post admin guys for emailing us these scans of the E92 M3 featured in Car Magazine. We’ve edited them a little.
The article states:
Price - £48,000 GBP ($94,027)
Engine - 4.0 V8, 420BHP
Transmission - Six-Speed manual, rear-wheel drive, torque sensing lockable diff
Performance - 0-62mph 4.9 secs, 155mph (limited)
Thanks again to the guys at M3 Post.
Posted on 31st December, 2006 by Warren M
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UK publication Car Magazine, is promising to bring exclusive pictures of the new M3, in their February issue. They’re running this teaser shot, showing a very smooth rear, thanks to the relocated license plate.
[Source: Car Magazine]
Posted on 31st December, 2006 by Warren M
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Work on the latest version of Porsche’s unpretty SUV, the Cayenne, has begun at their Leipzig plant this week.
The Stuttgart based manufacturer is targeting a daily output of 180 vehicles, in preparation for the Cayenne’s release on February 24th.
Their Leipzig factory will also be building the company’s four door supercar, the Panamera, with production on the CLS-fighter beginning in 2009.
[Source: Automobilwoche]
Posted on 31st December, 2006 by Warren M
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We’ve found this great video, showing German driving Goddess Sabine Schmitz, at the Nurburgring in a tuned Porsche 996 GT2. She later goes on to show a guy driving a Caterham CSR260, just how fast she is.
Posted on 30th December, 2006 by Warren M
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The Wall Street Journal has reported that, as a result of VW’s management shake-up, their brand group chief Wolfgang Bernhard will be leaving the company.
It’s believed that Bernhard was offered a different post within the company, but turned it down as it breached his current contract (which runs until 2010.) Bernhard has been quoted as saying ‘if my job changed, I’ve got to leave.”
[Source: Reuters]
Posted on 30th December, 2006 by Warren M
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We’ve seen countless images and (camouflaged) spy pictures of the forthcoming Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet, and thought we’d have a go at creating our own.
We’re the first to admit that it’s far from perfect, but it’s not bad for 15 minutes work.
It’ll be one of the fastest roofless production cars in existence, but will still be some way off the new Veyron Targa (and koenigsegg.)
Posted on 30th December, 2006 by Warren M
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Specialising in VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda tuning, VAGtech made their debut at GTI International 2006 supported by HPA Motorsports.
Amongst their demo cars, visitors would have seen their 400bhp TT DSG and newly completed 565bhp twin-turbo Beetle RSi. The TT ran first in class on both Saturday and Sunday, recording a 0-60 time of 3.9 seconds and a quarter mile time of 12.2 seconds.
The TT is a 3.2L DSG equipped model, running a HGP R30 Garrett turbocharger at 13psi (0.9 bar), making for a handy 400 bhp. The rims are 18 inch TT QS items.
Posted on 30th December, 2006 by Warren M
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GT Purely Porsche is probably our favourite Porsche magazine at the moment. While spending some time on their site, we came across these cool wallpapers. Definitely a treat for your desktop.
This fire-spitting Gemballa photo, is a classic.
You can download these and more, over at GT Purely Porsche.
Posted on 30th December, 2006 by Warren M
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This alarming video might explain why David Beckham’s BMW X5 was stolen so easily. These guys show just how insecure certain high end vehicles are, including some BMW and Mercedes models.
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We know that immobilisers can help to combat car theft, but the door locks need to be alot tougher than this. Manufacturers need to spend more money developing security, rather than cup holders.
Posted on 29th December, 2006 by Warren M
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The guys at Autobild couldn’t wait until next April for the release of the new Smart car, so they’ve tested a cut-out version instead.
They found that, because it’s 20 cm longer than its predecessor, it no longer fitted lengthways into a parking spot, and it wasn’t too good around the cones in the handling course either (due to the ESP being switched off.)
A plus point, was the fuel economy, with the (driver of the) Smart needing just 0.5 litres of mineral water per km, plus the occasional cheeseburger…
[Source: Autobild]
Posted on 29th December, 2006 by Warren M
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We’re not totally sure why it’s taken them so long, but starting with the 2007 model, Volkswagen will be giving the Americans what they’ve always wanted - a four door GTI.
The GTI, which starts at $22,100, will be available as a four door model, costing a mere $500 extra. With the two extra openings adding just 62 pounds, performance is more or less the same as its two door brother.
[Source: BusinessWeek]
Posted on 29th December, 2006 by Warren M
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Many thanks to VAG magazine GOLF+ for their feature on the site. Having seen the Reflex Auto Klinic Mk4 cover car in the flesh, we can definately say that your feature does it justice.
Thanks again guys.
Posted on 29th December, 2006 by Warren M
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UK tuners Storm Developments have not only fitted the engine from a Golf R32 into this Mk2, but decided it needed a supercharger too. The car recently came out on top at a VW club rolling road event.
The Mk2 uses the company’s supercharger kit and their own stand alone management system, resulting in a mighty impressive 489 bhp.
Posted on 29th December, 2006 by Warren M
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The guys over at Road & Track have been lucky enough to test Bugatti’s incredible Veyron.
The article contains some pretty astonishing information, such as the small matter of $17,000 for a new set of tyres, and if you drive it at full throttle (around 250 mph), it’ll take just 12 minutes to empty the 26.4 gallon fuel tank. Scary.
Read the full article over at Road & Track.
Posted on 29th December, 2006 by Warren M
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In an effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions, environmentalists in Germany are pushing for the introduction of speed limits on their unrestricted autobahns.
President of the German Federal Environment Agency, Andreas Troge, commented “In the past few years, the reduction of greenhouse gases has stalled even in our country.” He added “A limit of 120 kph (75 mph) would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 30 percent.”
Germany’s transport minister Wolfgang Tiefensee doesn’t agree, saying “I am committed to a reduction in emissions but a general speed limit on open stretches of road does not make sense.”
[Source: Reuters]
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