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  • Audi S6 ‘3.7 seconds’ commercial [complete with S8 footage…]


    Looks like someone at Audi of America dropped a boo-boo. This new commercial, featuring the company’s 309 kW (420 hp) S6, highlights the fact that Car and Driver named it the “The World’s Best Sedan” over the M5 and E 63 AMG, and also managed to sling it from 0-60 in a mere 3.7 seconds. We’re still not sure how an S8 managed to wangle its way onto the screen, though…
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  • Chris Harris in the Panamera Diesel


    This brand new video from DRIVE sees Chris Harris eat his words after previously dismissing the concept of a diesel-engined Porsche Panamera. Developing a respectable 184 kW (250 hp) and 550 Nm of torque from its 3.0 TDI V6 powerplant, there appears to be enough grunt to keep Mister Harris happy – and sideways. Obviously.
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  • Volkswagen Beetle R-Line


    Volkswagen has revealed details of its new R-Line exterior and interior programs for its latest Beetle model.

    Based on the top ‘Sport’ version, the exterior package consists of an aggressive front bumper with larger inlets and chrome indicator surrounds, a rear diffuser, R-Line badging, colour-coded mirrors and special side panels and 18-inch ‘Twister’ alloy wheels or optional 19-inch ‘Tornado’ items.

    Moving inside, the cabin receives sports seats trimmed in ‘Kyalami’ fabric or optional ‘Vienna’ leather, ‘Art Grey’ leather-trimmed sport steering wheel, gear shift lever boot and handbrake and ‘Dark Vanadium’ inlays.

    Engine options for the ‘Sport’ include a 118 kW (158 hp) 1.4 TSI, 147 kW (197 hp) 2.0 TSI and a 103 kW (138 hp) 2.0 TDI, with the exterior and interior R-Line packages priced at € 1,290, and € 1,675.
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  • Porsche Cayenne S Diesel


    Porsche has released details of a new diesel-powered Cayenne with the kind of credentials to match its fantastic GTS model.

    Powered by the company’s 4.2-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, the Cayenne S Diesel has an impressive 284 kW (381 hp) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque at its disposal, enough for a 0-100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds, and a top speed of 252 km/h (157 mph). The auto start/stop function – a first in the V8 diesel SUV segment, helps to achieve a consumption figure of 8.3 l/100 km and emissions of 218 g/km CO2, while its 100-litre fuel tank allows a range of 1,200 kilometres (745 miles) between top-ups.

    Visually, the S Diesel can be identified by its black front intake grilles and tell-tale rear badging, with standard equipment including Porsche Traction Management (PTM), 18-inch alloy wheels, leather interior, powered front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, all-round parking sensors, cruise control and a seven-inch touch-screen system.

    Porsche GB has set the pricing from €72,761.
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  • BMW 1 Series M Coupe by BEST


    Viersen-based tuning specialist BEST Cars and Bikes has created a program for the BMW 1 Series M Coupe.

    Already producing 246 kW (335 hp) from its bi-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six unit, the company’s package, which includes remapped ECU software and a stainless steel exhaust system, sees that figure rise to 317 kW (425 hp).

    Chassis enhancements consist of a KW Variant 3 coilover kit and a set of lightweight three-piece SCHMIDT Revolution FS-Line wheels. Measuring 9 and 11 x 20-inches, they’re wrapped in 245/30R20 and 305/25R20 tyres and feature matte black stainless steel rims.
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  • Mercedes-Benz SL-Class by Brabus


    Bottrop-based Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has released details of its program for the current SL-Class.

    Constructed from high quality Pur-R-Rim plastic, the aero package consists of a front fascia, fender vents, sill attachments, boot lid spoiler and rear bumper insert with diffuser. Brabus offers a wide range of alloys in various sizes, but recommends its Monoblock F, Q and R wheels measuring 9 and 8.5 x 20-inches and wrapped in 255/30 ZR tires and 295/25 ZR rubber. When it comes to dropping the Roadster, a spring kit developed jointly with Bilstein is available for the SL 350, while models fitted with ABC (Active Body Control) active suspension system get an electronic lowering module, which achieves a 25 mm reduction in ride height. Moving inside, there’s a pair of backlit sill plates, carbon fibre or wooden trim packages, embroidered floor mats and complete makeovers to suit the owner’s taste, using materials such as Mastik leather and Alcantara.

    Power upgrades are available throughout the range, with this particular SL 500 receiving the B50 – 520 PowerXtra CGI power kit, which includes optimization of the car’s ECU software and an auxiliary water-to-air intercooler with electric pump, which sees output from the 4.7-litre V8 rise from 320 kW (435 hp) and 699 Nm of torque to 382 kW (520 hp) and 820 Nm (604 lb/ft). There’s also a limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent and stainless steel exhaust system with adjustable valve. Those tweaks result in a 0-100 km/h time of 4.4 seconds and increased top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
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