German Car Scene

Month: October 2011

  • Bentley Continental GT Audentia


    Following on from its special one-off creation, Edinburgh-based styling specialist, Imperium, has come up with another program for Bentley’s Continental GT model, and named it Audentia – a Latin word, meaning boldness and courage.

    Limited to just 50 units, the Audentia package gives the GT a more aggressive, angular appearance thanks to those purposeful-looking bumpers, front splitter, side skirts, neat boot lid spoiler and bold rear diffuser, which compliments the new tailpipes.

    The transformation can be specified in either PU-RIM plastic or carbon fibre, with prices starting at £ 25,000 ($ 39,400) and takes 6-8 weeks to complete.

    [Source: Imperium]

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  • ‘Hellboy’ Porsche Panamera S by edo competition


    Ahlen-based tuning specialist, edo competition, has created Hellboy, a program for Porsche’s Panamera S model.

    Thanks to an ECU tweak and new (35 kg lighter) stainless steel exhaust with high-performance catalytic converters, power from the naturally aspirated V8 is taken from 294 kW (400 hp) to 342 kW (465 hp), with 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque being available from 3,300 rpm. That hike results in a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 4.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in 16.5 s, a quarter mile time of 12.2 s and top speed of 308 km/h (191 mph).

    Visually, edo adds its carbon fibre aero kit which consists of a front skirt featuring daytime running lights and more substantial air intakes, sill extensions, mirrors, front wing vents, a finned rear skirt with integrated diffuser and a ducktail-style rear spoiler, which is a nod to the ones seen on 1970s Carrera RS models, but – and this is just our opinion – because it’s so small, and has rounded-off corners, reminds us of a BMW 6 Series (E63) rump. There, we said it.

    The ultra-lightweight, one-piece forged alloy wheels measure 9.5 and 11 x 21 inches and are wrapped in Michelin rubber. An electronic lowering module drops the Panamera’s ride height by around 30 mm.

    Inside, edo can offer anything from a simple carbon fibre shifter, console, a sports steering wheel or aluminium pedal set to a completely reupholstered cabin, in any material. Just don’t forget your wallet.

    [Source: edo competition]

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  • Volkswagen releases up! videos


    Volkswagen has released a few video promos offering us a good look around its new up! city car. Currently, all models are powered by a new generation of three-cylinder 1.0 L petrol units in 44 kw/60 hp and 55 kw/75 hp guise, with a 68 hp natural gas model arriving later. (more…)

  • Audi’s e-tron Spyder in Malibu


    Following on from the new e-tron Spyder photos, Audi has released this offical video of the car in Malibu, California. The Spyder is powered by a 300 hp twin-turbo V6 TDI which drives the rear axle, and two electric motors producing a total of 64 kW at the front. The car accelerates to 60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds, and top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. (more…)

  • R-Line package for Volkswagen’s Polo


    If your budget can’t quite stretch to a GTI, Volkswagen Germany has produced an R-Line package for its Polo model. The program, designed by Volkswagen R GmbH, features more aggressive bumpers – including front fog lights and a rear diffuser, a roof spoiler, side skirts, a high gloss black radiator grille with R-Line badging, chrome tailpipe trim and ‘Mallory’ alloy wheels available in 16- and 17-inch diameter. Expect to pay € 1,450 to upgrade your Polo Comfortline, and € 1,010 for the Polo Highline.

    Inside the cabin, there’s a set of sports seats, offered in a mixture of Alcantara and faux leather or Volkswagen’s ‘Kyalami’ fabric weave, a black roof lining, leather steering wheel, and aluminium pedals and sill trims bearing the R-Line logo. Prices are € 855 for the Comfort Line, and € 450 for the Highline.

    [Source: Volkswagen Germany]

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  • GRIP drives the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster


    Matthias Malmedie, racing driver and presenter of German motoring show, GRIP, heads over to the Côte d’Azur with Mercedes-Benz’s 563 hp SLS AMG Roadster. Daniel Craig’s job is safe, for now… (more…)