German Car Scene

Month: October 2011

  • Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid at Laguna Seca


    With Romain Dumas and Richard Lietz at the wheel of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid, it turned the fastest race lap at Laguna Seca and, whereas its fastest opponents in the GT class had to stop five times, this innovative racer completed the six hour distance with just three pit stops. Here’s a recap of the race. (more…)

  • Motor Trend looks at the Pagani Huayra


    Angus MacKenzie, Motor Trend’s editor-in-chief takes a look at Horatio Pagani’s 730 hp Huayra model. Powered by a Mercedes-AMG V12 Bi-Turbo engine based on the one found in the SL 65 AMG Black Series, the Huayra enjoys 700 PS (515 kW/690 hp) and 1,000 Nm (740 lb·ft) of torque, which allows it to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 378 km/h (235 mph). (more…)

  • Eibach Audi A1 project


    Eibach, the renowned suspension specialist, has developed an upgrade for Audi’s baby A1 model, which features in the company’s latest project car.

    Created jointly with partner Bilstein, who provide the new strut, the B12 Pro-Kit lowers the car by around 40mm, while the dampers can be adjusted to suit the driver’s taste. Further enhancing the car’s appearance is the addition of a set of 8×18-inch Borbet XA wheels and 12 mm Eibach spacers.

    JH Motortuning were enlisted to remap the 1.4 TFSI unit, taking output from 122 to 157 hp. A Remus exhaust system, with twin 84 mm tailpipes, was also added.

    [Source: Eibach]

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  • The Stig drives BMW’s F10M M5


    Here’s a brief video promoting the latest Top Gear Magazine, which sees the Stig and James May compare BMW’s new F10M M5 model with the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4 L V8 unit, the 560 bhp super saloon hits 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds and 200 km/h (124 mph) in 13.0 seconds. (more…)

  • M3 styling for the E90 BMW by Prior Design


    German styling specialist, Prior Design, has developed a new program for E90 BMW owners who desire that muscular M3 look for their 3 Series saloon.

    Constructed from high quality DURA-FLEX material, the company’s widebody PD-M package includes familiar-looking wider front wings, flared rear arches, sill extensions and replacement bumpers.

    If you’re really trying fool your neighbours, Prior can provide – as optional extras – the vented M3-style bonnet and mirror shells. Finally, a complete boot lid with integrated spoiler can also be specified, which we quite like, even though it’s more E46 M3 CSL than E90 M3.

    [Source: Prior Design]

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  • ‘Built from new expectations’ Audi Q3 commercial


    This new TV commercial from Audi explains where the inspiration for its new Q3 came from. The smallest vehicle in Audi’s Q range of SUVs, the Q3 will compete with the BMW X1 and the striking Range Rover Evoque. (more…)