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  • BMW M2 Cabriolet Concept imagined

    BMW M2 Cabriolet Concept
    Following on from last week’s brilliant BMW M4 Coupe rendering, Dejan Hristov has thrown his hat into the ring with his interpretation of a possible BMW M2 Cabriolet Concept.

    Judging by the side skirts, bulging wheel arches and rear diffuser, the artistic car designer from Skopje, Macedonia has clearly taken inspiration from BMW’s feisty 1M – which it will be replacing. However, the front fascia displays much more aggression with its fang-like air intakes, while the side gills are lifted from BMW’s 4 Series Coupe Concept.

    Expected to be powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six, developing around 261 kW (350 hp), the M2 will compete with the likes of Audi’s RS 3 Sportback and the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG.
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  • Top Gear takes a Bentley Continental GT Speed rallying

    Top Gear Bentley Continental GT Speed rallying
    If you missed the return of Top Gear last night, there were one or two highlight, including a review of the latest Bentley Continental GT Speed.

    But, as you’ve probably already gathered, it wasn’t a regular test drive by James May. No, Captain Slow enlisted the help of ex-MINI driver Kris Meeke to navigate the luxury tank around a Welsh rally stage – while James attempts to be his co-driver.

    Propelled by Bentley’s glorious twin turbocharged 6-litre W12, which transfers 460 kW (617 hp) and 800 Nm of torque to all four wheels via a close-ratio, ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, allowing the GT Speed to hit 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 329 km/h (205 mph).

    The action begins around thirty seconds into segment three. Or you could watch it from the beginning ans see Richard Hammond in the stunning Pagani Huayra.
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  • Skoda Citigo SPORT

    Skoda Citigo SPORT
    Skoda has revealed a SPORT version of its dinky hatchback, the Citigo.

    Available in three and five-door configurations, the SPORT can be specified with either a 44 kW (60 hp) or 55 kW (75 hp) three-cylinder 1.0 MPI petrol engine, capable of returning 4.1 l/ 100 km and CO2 emissions of 95 g/km – with the Green tec package included. A five-speed manual transmission comes as standard, with the ASG (automated manual gearbox) available as an option.

    Visually, the SPORT sits 15 millimetres lower than standard, on a set of black 15-inch Auriga alloy wheels, while the special body styling kit comprises of front and rear spoilers and a rear diffuser section. There’s also a contrasting racing stripe along the hood and roof, with smaller items running along the lower flanks and base of the tailgate. Moving inside, there’s a leather-trimmed steering wheel, gearshift level and handbrake handle, with the seats receiving a ‘Sport’ textile design in a combination of red, grey and black.

    Owners will get a choice of three exclusive colours, including Candy White with red, Tornado Red with black and Deep Black with red stripes.
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  • G-Power supercharged BMW M3 eargasm

    Supercharged BMW M3
    This new video from Marchettino was recorded at the Nurburgring, where the supercar stalker stumbled across a trio of high-powered BMW M3s by G-Power.

    With the company’s SK II CS (ClubSport) supercharger kit bolted to that brawny 4.0-litre V8 engine, output rises from 309 kW (414 hp) and 400 Nm of torque to 455 kW (610 hp) and 590 Nm. The last car also features a titanium Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system for good measure.
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  • Strator GT 780 Audi Q7 by Hofele Design

    Hofele Design Strator GT 780 Audi Q7

    Donzdorf tuning specialist Hofele Design has released details of its interestingly-named Strator GT 780 for the facelifted Audi Q7.

    The wide-track aero package comprises of a replacement front bumper with aggressive air intakes and four additional lamps, widened vented fenders, rear wheel arch extensions, a high-level tailgate spoiler and a lower rear bumper apron with diffuser section.

    Completing the look, Hofele can provide a range of alloy wheels, including these REVERSO II items, which range from 20 to 22-inches, and an electronic lowering module which drops the SUV by 40 mm up to speeds of 80 km/h. Anything above that and the ride height returns to factory level to ‘maintain comfort and security’. Moving inside, the cabin can be reupholstered to suit the owners specific requirements, including bi-colour leather on the seats, armrests and steering wheel.

    Performance upgrades are available for all petrol and diesel engines in the range, for example the 3.0 TDI’s ECU remap sees output climb from 180 kW (241 hp) and 550 Nm of torque to 234 kW (314 hp) and 599 Nm.
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  • Robert Kubica tests the DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupe

    DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupe
    Ex-Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica has been invited by Mercedes-Benz to test the company’s DTM AMG C-Coupe at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo.

    The popular Pole, who started his career with the manufacturer in the Formula 3 Euro Series driving a Mücke Motorsport-run Dallara-Mercedes in 2004, made his return to a race track in test conditions for the first time since he piloted an F1 car. Before suffering multiple injuries following a serious rallying accident in February 2011, Kubica had competed in 76 Formula 1 races, picking up 11 podium places – including a victory in the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix.

    “I’m really pleased that Mercedes-Benz is giving me the opportunity to test their DTM car and I’m looking forward to getting acclimatised to a race car again. It’s still too early to make any statements about my future because of this one test,” said Kubica, hinting that he may just drive a German tin-top this season.
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