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  • Lamborghini announces GT3 FL2 Program

    Lamborghini Gallardo GT3 FL2
    Lamborghini has announced a GT3 motorsport program for the 2013 and 2014 seasons with the introduction of the new Gallardo GT3 FL2.

    Developed jointly between Reiter Engineering and Lamborghini’s R&D motorsport department, it will be based on the newly facelifted Gallardo and feature optimized engine cooling, reduced fuel consumption, ‘24-hour’ brakes and a new aero package including a revised version of the Super Trofeo diffuser. A 25 kg weight saving over its predecessor helps to improve the car’s power-to-weight performance.

    German-based Reiter Engineering has enjoyed a successful track record with its own Lamborghini GT cars since 2000, securing a total of 199 victories and 350 podium positions within GT championships.

    “We are delighted to announce a minimum five-year agreement with Reiter
    Engineering as our exclusive development and supply partner for
    Lamborghini GT3 cars, based on Reiter’s strong engineering skills, passion
    for and understanding of the Lamborghini brand and, of course, obvious
    racing success,” said the Lamborghini President, Stephan Winkelmann.

    Pricing for the GT3 FL2 has been set at €320,000 (plus taxes), with deliveries to teams in Europe and Asia beginning in March.

    [Source: Lamborghini]

  • Opel Zafira Tourer BiTurbo introduced

    Opel Zafira Tourer BiTurbo
    Following on from the super-frugal LPG version, Opel has added a 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo option to its Zafira Tourer range, making it the fastest diesel-powered seven-seater in the compact van segment.

    The 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo develops a maximum 143 kW (195 hp) and 400 Nm of torque, meaning 100 km/h appears in just 8.9 seconds, with the engine’s elasticity allowing the trip from 80 km/h to 120 km/h to happen in a mere 8.5s. Top speed is 218 km/h (135 mph), while the combined cycle fuel consumption works out at 5.6 l/100 km.

    The Zafira Tourer BiTurbo is available to order from today, with prices starting at €35,405 and deliveries beginning in April.
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  • Lamborghini Aventador Roadsters invade Miami

    Lamborghini Aventador Roadster
    Here’s a video courtesy of the exotic car rental agency Lou La Vie, who were present in Miami for the parading of the new Aventador Roadster, where Lamborghini had chosen to launch its 10-day campaign to introduce the open-topped hypercar.

    The President and CEO of Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann, was also in attendance, driving one of the twelve Roadsters that were being showcased on the sunny day.

    Packing a 515 kW (700 hp) and 690 Nm punch from its 6.5-litre V12, the Aventador can rocket to 100 km/h in just 3 seconds before hitting a 350 km/h (217 mph) top speed.
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  • Filipe Albuquerque drives the Audi A1 quattro

    Audi A1 quattro
    Audi has released this new video featuring the brilliant A1 quattro making the most of its all-wheel-drive system.

    Usually seen piloting an Audi A5 DTM race car for Team Rosberg in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters series, this time Albuquerque tackles a selection of high alpine roads in the company’s A1 quattro, to see what it’s capable of.

    Propelled by a 2.0 TFSI engine, which produces 188 kW (256 hp) and 350 Nm of torque, just 333 units of the high-powered baby hatchback will be produced.

    This would make the perfect base for a WRC car.
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  • Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 on the Nordschleife

    Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0
    Here’s a video from Dunlop, entitled Fast As Hell, featuring racing driver Timo Kluck behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 on the fabled Nordschleife.

    The company was there to test its Dunlop Sport Maxx Race tyres to the limit, so the only sensible solution was to head to the ‘Ring armed with a maniacal pilot and an RS 4.0, which develops an impressive 368 kW (500 hp) from its naturally aspirated 4.0-litre powerhouse.

    Turn your speakers up, please.
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  • New Volkswagen Golf 4MOTION launched

    Volkswagen Golf 4MOTION
    Volkswagen has added its all-wheel drive 4MOTION option to the current Golf range.

    Using a fifth-generation Haldex coupling, the 4MOTION drive system undercuts its predecessor by 1.4 kg and doesn’t require a pressure accumulator, resulting in a quicker reaction to conditions, improved handling and greater overall safety.

    Available with a choice of two diesel engines, a kW (104 hp) 1.6 TDI and a meatier 2.0 TDI that churns out 110 kW (148 hp), which consume 4.5 and 4.7 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres respectively, representing an improvement of around 15 percent over the outgoing model.

    As with its front-wheel-drive counterpart, customers can opt for Trendline, Comfortline or Highline trim levels, with standard equipment comprising of a Stop/Start system, battery regeneration, EDS (electronic differential locks on both axles), XDS front and rear axle transverse lock, Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, daytime running lights, air con and TFT display with touchscreen.

    Only available in a four-door configuration, pricing for the 4MOTION system is an additional €1,800.
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