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  • 2014 Audi R18 e-tron quattro gains laser lights

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    Audi has officially taken the wraps off its 2014 R18 e-tron quattro in front of 500 guests at this year’s Audi Sport Finale

    One the many innovative highlights on the car is the introduction of laser light technology. Complimenting the main LED headlights, a blue laser beam backlights a yellow phosphorus crystal lens through which the light beam is then emanated, which provides even more consistent lighting.

    “Laser light will also open up completely new possibilities for our production models in the future. Once more, motorsport at Audi accelerates a new technical development for our customers,” said Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg.

    Following new regulations, the new R18 has to consume up to 30 percent less fuel than its predecessor; the V6 TDI engine driving the rear wheels has been retained, but this time it is supported by two hybrid systems. As previously seen, a Motor-Generator-Unit (MGU) harvests kinetic energy at the front axle during braking, which flows into a flywheel energy storage system, while an additional unit linked to the turbocharger converts the thermal energy created by the exhaust gases into electricity.
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  • Porsche 918 Spyder driven

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    In this latest video from DRIVE we see Chris Harris getting a little sideways at Spain’s Valencia circuit as he samples the new Porsche 918 Spyder.

    Tipping the scales at 1640 kg, the plug-in hybrid hypercar is constructed around a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque interlocked with CFRP unit carrier, a two-piece Targa roof and fixed roll-over protection.

    Propelling this innovative machine is a 453 kW (608 hp) 4.6-litre V8 engine, which is backed up by a hybrid module at the rear along with a electric motor powering the front wheels. When using electric power alone, top speed is 150 km/h (93 mph) with a range of 25 kilometres achievable – depending on driving style but, with the full 661 kW (887 hp) a its disposal, 100 km/h appears in 2.8 seconds and 200 km/h in 7.9s, while top speed is 340 km/h (211 mph).
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  • Porsche Macan by TopCar

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    Porsche’s new Macan is yet to reach our streets, but that hasn’t stopped Russian styling specialist TopCar from revealing its widebody program for the compact SUV.

    The aggressive package comprises a replacement front bumper with larger intakes and lower spoiler, a set of two-piece fender flares, side skirts, embossed side gills, a rear spoiler and wider rear bumper with finned diffuser section.

    The kit is priced from €14,620, but if you want the gills, spoilers, diffuser and side skirts in clear coated carbon fibre that figure climbs to €18,270.

    TopCar will also offer a choice of ADV.1 alloy wheels and a complete sports exhaust system, with performance upgrades to follow later next year.
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  • Prior Design BMW X5

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    Kamp-Lintfort stylinghouse Prior Design has released details of its PD5X widebody kit to suit the E70 BMW X5.

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

    The program is priced at €8,990 before fitting and painting.
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  • Volkswagen Golf by JMS

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    German styling specialist JMS has released details of its program for Volkswagen’s seventh generation Golf.

    Created to suit regular Golf without R-line bumpers, the package includes a Racelook front spoiler with integrated diffuser and a body-coloured rear diffuser insert with apertures to suit the twin tailpipes of the new stainless steel exhaust system. Then there’s the KW Variant 1 inox-line coilover suspension kit for €1,099, which lowers the Golf by 55 mm at the front and 45 mm on the rear.

    Finally, JMS can provide a wide range of wheels including the OZ Racing Ultraleggera alloys pictured here, which measure 8 x 19-icnhes and wear 225/35 tyres.
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  • 700 HP Audi RS 7 by ABT Sportsline

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    Kempten-based VAG tuning specialist ABT Sportsline has released details of its delicious Audi RS 7 Sportback program.

    Propelled by a twin-turbocharged 4.0 TFSI V8 unit sending 412 kW (560 hp) and 700 Nm of torque to all four wheels via an eight-speed tiptronic transmission, ABT’s Power kit comprises its own controller unit, which works in conjunction with remapped ECU software and a replacement exhaust system. Once fitted, output is raised to 490 kW (666 hp) and a torque of 830 Nm.

    If those figures don’t float your boat the Power S option turns the wick up to 515 kW (700 hp) (515 kW) and 880 Nm. On the road the 0-100 km/h is reduced from 3.9 seconds to 3.4, while modifications to the V-Max sees top speed go beyond the 320 km/h (200 mph) mark.

    Other components on offer include a carbon fibre rear spoiler and a choice of alloy wheels including the company’s lightweight ABT ER-C items in a ‘silver bullet’ finish and the gunmetal DR design in 20 or 21-inch diameters.
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