German Car Scene

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  • Brabus G 63 AMG


    Bottrop Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Brabus has developed a program for the meaty G 63 AMG, because it was always short on power, wasn’t it?

    The company’s B63-620 performance upgrade consists of an additional intercooler and optimized ECU software, which sees output from AMG’s brawny 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine rise from 400 kW (544 hp) and 760 Nm of torque to 456 kW (620 hp) and 820 Nm. A set of the company’s Monoblock F wheels in a 21-inch diameter were also added for good measure.
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  • Zanardi drives BMW’s M3 DTM at the Nurburgring


    It’s been a great year for Alessandro Zanardi. Not only did he pick up two gold and one silver medal at the Paralympic Games in London, but he also managed to spend some track time with the 2012 DTM champions at the Nurburgring.

    The 46-year-old, who lost both legs following a horrific CART crash at Euro Speedway in 2001, was invited to pilot an aptly-coloured gold M3 DTM racecar and completed a total of 32 laps during an event marking the 40th anniversary of BMW M.

    “I am overjoyed to have been given the opportunity to drive the BMW M3 DTM today. I would like to thank everyone at BMW who has helped make this special moment possible for me. I felt that the BMW family is still behind me and loves me. They showed that once again today,” said the popular Italian racing driver.
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  • Porsche Sound Night 2012


    Following on from the audience member’s video from Porsche’s recent Sound Night event at the Zuffenhausen museum, here’s some official footage covering six decades of the company’s history. The formidable machinery on show included an 804 F1 car, a 917/30 Spyder, a 911 Carrera RSR, an awesome 935, an RS Spyder and even the legendary 911 Carrera 4×4 Paris-Dakar car.
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  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series teased


    Mercedes-Benz has released this solitary image of what appears to be an SLS AMG shrouded in a car cover bearing the Black Series logo.

    The blurb accompanying the picture, which surfaced on the Mercedes-AMG Facebook page, stated that the cover will be removed in less than 24 hours. Regulars will remember the spy video and renderings of this extreme Gullwing model, which will feature wider wheel arches, optimized aerodynamics, reduced weight and around 492 kW (660 hp) from its tweaked 6.2-litre V8.

    [Source: Mercedes-AMG]

  • Volkswagen eco up! available for order


    Volkswagen has today opened its order book for customers in wanting the natural gas-powered eco up! model.

    Propelled by a CNG 1.0 litre three-cylinder engine producing 50 kW (67 hp) and 90 Nm of torque, the eco up! needs just 2.9 kg of natural gas every 100 kilometres, while generating a mere 79 g/km of CO2. One kg of natural gas is the equivalent to around 1.5 litres of petrol. The car also has BlueMotion Technology to thank for its frugality, which includes a Stop/Start function, lower ride height and battery regeneration system.

    Pricing in Germany starts at €12,950 for the two-door model, while the foor-door will set you back €13,430.
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  • Senner Audi S5 Coupe


    Senner Tuning has developed a program for owners of the current Audi S5 Coupe who desire the looks of the hotter RS 5 model.

    The main piece of the aero package is a replacement front fascia, which houses genuine Audi RS 5 air intakes and radiator grille, a subtle roof spoiler, boot lid spoiler, diffuser and RS 5 tailpipes. A pair of clear coated carbon fibre side skirts and mirror casings complete the conversion. The factory suspension makes way for an adjustable KW coilover kit, while the new wheels are three-piece Work VS-XX items, measuring 9 and 10.5×20-inches and wrapped in 245/30R20 and 295/25R20 Vredestein Ultra Sessanta tyres.

    Moving inside, the cabin features black and magma-red Nappa leather upholstery with contrasting stitching, an Audi R8 steering wheel, RS 5 door handles and carbon fibre trim package.

    Finally, Senner’s performance upgrade includes optimised ECU software, air filters and a cat-back RS 5 exhaust with adjustable flaps, which sees output from the 3.0-litre supercharged V6 TFSI rise from 245 kW (329 hp) and 440 Nm of torque to 320 kW (429 hp) and 501 Nm.

    The company can convert your own car or sell you a completed version, such as this one which is available for €69,990.
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