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  • Pagani Zonda F Batmobile


    Here’s something that’s going to divide people: those with taste and those without. This interesting Batman-themed Pagani Zonda F put in an appearance at the recent “Graziosa’s Motorvalley” motor festival in San Cesario sul Panaro. Apparently owned by Argentinian Jorge Gomez, it can usually be seen with its regular orange hood, unless the owner feels that the car isn’t grabbing enough attention. He also owns a Porsche 911 GT2 with a selection of hoods painted by various local artists. Nevermind, you can still enjoy the symphony produced by that glorious Mercedes-AMG 443 kW (594 hp) 7.3-litre V12.
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  • Prior Design widebody BMW 5 Series


    Kamp-Lintfort stylinghouse Prior Design has developed a widebody program for the outmoded BMW E60 5 Series.

    Fabricated from high quality Dura-Flex FRP, the extreme aero package fits any 5 Series, but clearly takes styling cues from the M5. For €3,990 you get replacement front and rear bumpers, wider front fenders, rear wheel arch extensions and a boot lid spoiler. A vented M3-inspired hood completes the look.
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  • C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series hot lap


    In an effort to find 2012’s best driver’s car, Motor Trend has recruited professional racing driver Randy Pobst to put each vehicle through its paces around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and today it’s the turn of the mighty C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series from Mercedes-Benz. Powering the Black Series is that glorious 6.2-litre V8 unit, which produces 336 kW (457 hp) and 600 Nm of torque, allowing a 0 to 100 km/h of just 4.5 seconds.
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  • Mercedes-Benz CL Black Edition V2 by Prior Design


    Kamp-Lintfort styling specialist Prior Design has released new images of its updated Black Edition program for owners of the W216 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class desiring the look of AMG’s hardcore models.

    Constructed from Dura-Flex FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic), the V2 aero package consists of an aggressively-styled front bumper with mesh grille inserts and replaceable lip spoiler, widened and ventilated replacement front fenders, vented hood, side skirts, rear wheel arch extensions, a back bumper with diffuser section and boot lid spoiler.

    The kit is priced at €12,900, with Prior also able to provide a choice of wheels, including these 10 and 13×20-inch Rotiform items.
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  • Audi A3 previewed by JMS Tuning


    Walddorfhäslach-based JMS Tuning has released initial details of what it can provide owners of the new Audi A3 with.

    For now, the only body add-on is a Racelook front lip, designed to suit models without the S-line package, for €279. Then there’s the KW Variant 1 inox-line coilover suspension kit (€1,049), which lowers the hatchback by 50 mm on the front and 45 mm on the rear. Completing the look is a set of OZ Racing Ultraleggera alloy wheels. Measuring 8×19-inches and wrapped in 225/35 tyres, they’re priced at €2,599 a set. JMS also tells us that a rear diffuser and exhaust system are currently being developed for the A3.

    [Source: JMS Tuning]

  • Nissan Juke-R vs Porsche 911 GT2 RS


    Contributing Editor to evo magazine, Jethro Bovingdon, has been pitting Nissan’s Juke-R against a Porsche 911 GT2 RS for Car and Driver.

    This pre-production model is a Frankenstein mixture of Juke body combined with the firepower from an R35 GT-R, meaning it now has 362 kW (485 hp) at its disposal from the 3.8-litre bi-turbo V6 engine. Also making use of twin turbochargers, the 911 GT2 RS’s 3.6-litre flat-six develops an impressive 456 kW (620 hp).
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