German Car Scene

Month: December 2013

  • Happy Holidays!

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    Just a quick post to wish you all the very best during this festive period.

    We hope you really enjoy yourselves with all the people who are important to you, because that’s what it’s all about.

    Take care, have a good one.

  • Manhart BMW M135i

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    Geilenkirchen tuning specialist Manhart Racing has released details of its MH1 400 program to suit the BMW M135i.

    Packing a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder, which churns out a delicious 235 kW (320 hp) and 450 Nm of torque in factory guise, Manhart fits its own upgraded turbocharger unit, ECU software and a complete exhaust system with 280-cell catalyst taking output to 294 kW (400 hp) and 561 Nm.

    Chassis upgrades consist of a KW Clubsport coilover suspension kit, 380 mm and 356 mm brake discs gripped by eight and four-piston calipers respectively, while the original wheels have been replaced by Manhart’s Concave ONE alloys measuring 8.5 and 9.5 x 19-inches and wrapped in Michelin SuperSport tyres.

    Aesthetically, the body wears a brushed metal foil wrap along with a carbon fibre front spoiler, mirror casings and diffuser, while the interior is upholstered in a mixture of leather and Alcantara with contrasting yellow stitching.
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  • Volkswagen mama up! concept

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    Volkswagen has revealed a one-off concept of its up! citycar designed to make life a little easier for new mothers.

    Based on a five-door variant, the mama up!, which is the brainchild of Volkswagen’s Czech division built under the supervision of aftermarket specialist Lexan Racing, has been coated in a white matte foil with pink accents by WrapStyle, while the factory wheels have been replaced by OZ Racing items wrapped in Pirelli rubber. There’s also a pair of headlamp covers and dual tailpipes by ABT Sportsline.

    Moving inside, the cabin has been reupholstered in leather by Carlex Design, with a child seat, bottle holders and changing table allowing the driver to tend to their child while overtaking a juggernaut at 100 km/h. Probably.

    Volkswagen is yet to decide whether it will see production…
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  • Lamborghini Aventador produces flame-grilled turkey

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    London-based supercar aficionado Tim Burton has just revealed his Christmas Day cooking technique, and it’s not exactly conventional.

    After borrowing a 567 kW (760 hp) Lamborghini Aventador from the guys at Oakley Design, Tim simply skewered his lunch on a pitchfork before squatting down behind the hypercar to create the flame-grilled bird.

    We’re pretty sure it’s what it would have wanted.
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  • Jay Leno drives the Singer 911

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    This new episode of Jay Leno’s Garage sees the talkshow host getting behind the wheel of a stunning Singer 911.

    The creative genius behind the company, Rob Dickinson, talks about how the Cosworth-engined, carbon fibre-bodied reimagined vehicles are constructed, before handing over the keys to the 350 hp work of art, which took in excess of 4,000 hours to build.

    If you’re interested in owning one, pricing starts way above $300,000 and goes beyond the $500,000 mark.
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  • Volkswagen carries out Monte Carlo testing

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    Volkswagen has released images from its week of testing the Polo R WRC car ahead of next year’s Monte Carlo Rally (January 14 – 19).

    At an altitude of almost 1,500 metres, Volkswagen had been gearing up for the iconic event, going through quick uphill and downhill sections in the Polo R WRC during the day and nighttime, perfecting asphalt and snow set-ups.

    New World Rally Champion Sebastien Ogier was in attendance, along with Latvala and Mikkelsen, who divided up the test work, covering over 800 kilometres during the first four days.
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