German Car Scene

Month: November 2013

  • Prior Design Mercedes E-Class Coupe

    Prior Design PD850 Black Edition
    Kamp-Lintfort stylinghouse Prior Design has released new images of its widebody Mercedes E-Class Coupe program, offering looks reminiscent of the C-Class Coupe Black Series.

    Constructed from high quality Dura-Flex FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic), the PD850 Black Edition package consists of an aggressive front fascia with large intakes and detachable spoiler, vented fenders, side skirts, rear wheel arch extensions and a wider bumper with diffuser section. A ventilated hood and boot lid spoiler completes the transmutation.

    Pricing has been set at €7,990, with customers also offered the option of LED daytime running lights and a sports exhaust system, along with a fitting and painting service.
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  • Audi RS 6 Avant reviewed

    Audi RS 6 Avant
    This latest offering from XCAR Films sees Alex Goy reviewing Audi’s stunning RS 6 Avant.

    The family-friendly supercar uses a twin-turbocharged 4.0 TFSI V8 that sends 412 kW (560 hp) and 700 Nm of torque to all four wheels via an eight-speed tiptronic transmission. On the road, that equates to a 0-100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds and a limited 250 km/h top speed, which can be raised to 280 km/h (174 mph) upon request.
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  • RevoZport 1M RAZE GT teased

    RevoZport 1M RAZE GT
    Chai Wan-based styling house RevoZport has released a teaser image of its forthcoming 1M RAZE GT program which will fit all 1 Series Coupe and Cabriolet variants.

    Available from next year, the aggressively-styled aero package consists of widened fenders, which add 30 mm to the front of the car and 50 mm to the rear, a colossal GT rear wing, a replacement trunk with integrated spoiler, and imposing diffuser.

    The first vehicle to be converted will be raced by Tang Chi Lun throughout the 2014 D1 GP Championship in Japan.

    [Source: RevoZport]

  • Pagani Huayra eargasm

    Pagani Huayra
    Following on from Speedhunter’s POV film, here’s a video from supercar fanatic Marchettino featuring Pagani’s test driver Davide Testi stretching the legs of a gold Huayra at Monza circuit.

    Powered by a revised version of the 6.0-litre Mercedes-AMG V12 Bi-Turbo engine from the SL 65 AMG Black Series, the Huayra produces a substantial 515 kW (690 hp) and 1,000 Nm of torque and, at 1,888 kg, is 538 kg lighter than the Veyron.
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  • BMW M235i driven by Andy Priaulx

    BMW M235i
    BMW has released a video featuring its new M235i in action at Thruxton Circuit, being piloted by BMW Team RBM driver and three times World Touring Car Championship champion, Andy Priaulx.

    Packing a delicious 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder fed by a twin-scroll turbocharger, which churns out 235 kW (320 hp) and 450 Nm, cars with the six-speed manual transmission will crack 100 km/h in 5 seconds, while the optional eight-speed automatic version takes 4.8s.
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  • Porsche looks at a special 911 Targa

    Porsche 911 Targa
    As part of its Porsche Fascination series, the manufacturer has released this video of an incredibly tidy 911 S Targa model it spotted at this year’s Classics at the Castle event.

    Owned by David and Jean Slaney for 14 years, this particular vehicle was imported from Los Angeles in 1996. The video states that it’s a 1971 version, yet records tell us that it’s actually a 1967 car. David says that he removes the ‘soft window’ panel whenever the weather permits, and has left the car near enough factory specification apart from the fitment of uprated carburettors and a stainless steel exhaust system.
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