Posted on 19th June, 2007 by Warren M
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Auto Express has released more details of the forthcoming oil-burning Audi R8.
Apparently, the diesel version will be made available towards the end of next year, following the arrival of a mighty V10 powered model. The 4.2L TDI will be lifted from the company’s Q7 SUV, but we can expect it to be tweaked a little, taking power from 322bhp up to around 350bhp. The sprint to 60mph should be in the region of 5 seconds, while a 160mph top speed seems very realistic.
The 5.0L V10 model should be with us by early 2008, priced around £85,000. The diesel version should cost about £70,000.
[Source: Auto Express]
Posted on 19th June, 2007 by Warren M
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Here’s a bit of nostalgia from Top Gear. While you’re waiting for your E92 M3 to be delivered to your door (…) here’s a look back at Top Gear’s review of the awesome M3 CSL. That metallic sound is so addictive.
Posted on 19th June, 2007 by Warren M
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BRABUS presents its B63 S engine tuning, which boosts power output of the high-revving 6.2L V8 to 550 hp / 404 kW and peak torque to 650 Nm. With a sprint time from rest to 100 km/h of just 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h a CLS 63 AMG with B63 S tuning turns in performance worthy of a true super sports car.
The BRABUS power kit comprises newly programmed engine electronics with special mapping for injection and ignition. But that’s not all: The intake side features a sport air filter for improved supply of combustion air. The exhaust side features high-performance metal catalysts with low back pressure that also ensure that the tuned V8 engine meets stringent EURO IV emission limits.
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Posted on 19th June, 2007 by Warren M
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This week, as the Brooklands track celebrates its centenary, the most famous of the vintage Bentley racing cars are reunited at the circuit for the first time in the company of the very latest Bentley Brooklands coupe.
Bentley’s proud sporting pedigree, forged by the exploits of the immortal Bentley Boys on this famous racetrack in the 1920s and 30s, was the inspiration for the new Bentley Brooklands coupe, capturing all the style, power and splendour of that era.
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Posted on 19th June, 2007 by Warren M
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As you’ll know, we attended GTI International at the weekend, and witnessed the awesome looking W12-engined Golf. We heard it run, but missed out on seeing it actually moving.
According to one or two magazines, the car was just a showpiece that couldn’t be driven. Just to prove them wrong, here it is.
OK, so it’s not doing 200mph, but it’s moving!
Posted on 18th June, 2007 by Warren M
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AUDI AG has continued its impressive series of victories in the Le Mans 24 Hour race in extremely difficult conditions.
Frank Biela (Germany), Emanuele Pirro (Italy) and Marco Werner (Germany) repeated their success from last year thus giving Audi their seventh victory in the French endurance classic. For the second consecutive time, the Audi R10 TDI claimed victory. The revolutionary diesel sportscar from Ingolstadt remains unbeaten at Le Mans.
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Posted on 18th June, 2007 by Warren M
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We’ve just had a great weekend at the 2007 GTI International show. Plenty of cars, sun and relaxation.
As well as the show cars and trade stands, there was a slalom course and drag strip. Volkswagen were kind enough to bring along the absolutely awesome W12 Golf. Words can not describe impact of this monster. More photos from the show, below.
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Posted on 18th June, 2007 by Warren M
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Here’s a short video comparing the Porsche 997 GT3 with its lighter, more hardcore brother, the RS.
Posted on 18th June, 2007 by Warren M
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Lewis Hamilton took victory in the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday, forging a 10 point lead over his double world champion team mate, Fernando Alonso
Hamilton crossed the line 1.518 seconds ahead of his McLaren team mate to secure his seventh podium finish in seven starts. Felipe Massa grabbed third for Ferrari. McLaren now lead Ferrari in the constructors’ standings by 35 points.
“What a dream,” an emotional Hamilton told reporters. “I never thought in a million years I would be here today with these drivers and win two races in North America.
“To come to Canada for the first time and now Indianapolis for the first time and have the best two races of my life, it’s an amazing feeling.
“Coming into the season you have to be realistic, I never expected anything but hoped to do well,” he added. “I hoped maybe I could get a podium at some point but I have been on the podium the last seven races. It’s insane.”
[Source: Reuters]
Posted on 18th June, 2007 by Warren M
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The millionth Volkswagen New Beetle will run off the production line this summer. To mark the occasion, enthusiasts from all over Europe will meet in exactly one month’s time on the New Beetle Sunshine Tour.
In addition to standard models from the New Beetle and New Beetle Cabriolet range, many custom cars with special paint finishes and completely revamped bodies will be joining the parade along the Baltic coast. The Baltic Sea Tour starts on Sunday 14 July in Lübeck. It will finish with a flower-power party featuring the New Beetles at the Grömitz promenade.
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Posted on 17th June, 2007 by Warren M
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We like this clip demonstrating the difference between the impressive BMW 335i and the incredible aAdi R8. We can only apologise for the irritating driver of the BMW…
Posted on 17th June, 2007 by Warren M
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Here’s a pretty cool video taken from German television this week. It shows the production of Audi’s superb R8. Enjoy.
Posted on 16th June, 2007 by Warren M
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Mercedes-Benz is laying the groundwork for a new, forward-looking safety concept. Following its impressive success in the area of occupant protection, the Stuttgart-based brand will focus more strongly in the future on anticipatory recognition and the prevention of accidents.
To this end, Mercedes-Benz is developing intelligent driver assistance systems that utilize stereo cameras and radar sensors to monitor the area surrounding the vehicle. These systems also have the ability to make predictive interpretations of critical driving situations and then issue timely warnings to drivers - or even intervene autonomously if there is imminent danger.
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Posted on 16th June, 2007 by Warren M
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Here’s how the commercial for Audi’s “In Crescendo” commercial was made. Enjoy.
And the finished article -
Posted on 15th June, 2007 by Warren M
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Ingolstadt company Audi, has built its last RS4 Saloon. The V8 monster debuted at the Geneva motor show in 2005, going on sale in the October of that year.
It was joined by an Avant and Cabriolet version last summer. Those two models will remain in production for the time being. It’s believed that the RS4 will make way for its chunkier brother, the 5.0L V10-powered RS6.
[Source: Autocar]
