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  • Creating the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo

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    Mercedes-Benz has released a new video documenting the process involved when it came to making the Vision Gran Turismo.

    Designed for the new PlayStation 3 racing game Gran Turismo 6, the low-slung Vision Gran Turismo utilizes an aluminium spaceframe body along with components in carbon fibre, meaning it tips the scales at only 1385 kilograms. Under the bonnet there’s a front-mid-mounted AMG V8 biturbo engine delivering 430 kW (585 hp) and 800 Nm of torque.

    With the SLS AMG about to be sent to a retirement home, Mercedes could really make a statement with a halo model such as this standing above the forthcoming S 63 AMG Coupe.
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  • Mercedes S-Class by Lorinser

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    Waiblingen-based aftermarket specialist Lorinser has revealed its new program to suit the current Mercedes S-Class.

    The package consists of a replacement front bumper featuring a trio of over-sized air intakes and carbon fibre spoiler, radiator grille section, widened and ventilated front wings, side skirt blades and a swollen rear bumper with air outlets, flics and apertures for the double-twin tailpipes. There’s also a subtle spoiler for the boot lid.

    Lorinser also offers a wide range of alloy wheels including the RS8 turbine design and five-spoke multi-piece RSK6 items pictured here, while the interior can be kitted out with anything from illuminated sill plates and aluminium pedals to a fully reupholstered cabin.

    Under the bonnet, Lorinser can optimized the ECU software of your S 500, which sees output from the 4.7-litre V8 petrol unit rise from 335 kW (455 hp) and 700 Nm to 390 kW (530 hp) and 800 Nm.
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  • Pagani Huayra in detail

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    This latest offering from XCAR Films sees Alex Goy getting up close and personal with the awesomely bonkers Pagani Huayra.

    Powered by a revised version of the 6.0-litre V12 Bi-Turbo engine from the SL 65 AMG Black Series hand-built at the Mercedes-AMG factory, the Huayra produces a substantial 544 kW (730 hp) and 1,036 Nm of torque. On the road 100 km/h appears in 3.4 seconds and top speed is a rather lovely 370 km/h (230 mph).
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  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe by MEC Design

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    Berlin aftermarket specialist MEC Design has released renderings of its latest program to suit the W207 Mercedes E-Class Coupe.

    Inspired by Mercedes’ Black Series vehicles, the widebody package consists of a front bumper with gargantuan intakes and carbon fibre spoiler, a ventilated hood, replacement fenders with air outlets, side skirts, vented rear wheel arch extensions, a back bumper with carbon diffuser section and three-piece trunk spoiler.

    Pricing will be announced when the package goes on sale next January.
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  • Audi Q1 confirmed

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    Audi has confirmed that it will begin producing the forthcoming Q1 compact SUV at its Ingolstadt factory from 2016.

    No details of the vehicle were released, but the accompanying rendering shows a steroidal A1-type body with blistered arches and rugged all-terrain look. Essentially a Volkswagen CrossPolo in an expensive suit, the Q1 is expected to use such engines as an entry-level 63 kW (86 hp) 1.2 TFSI, 90 kW (122 hp) 1.4 TFSI and 77 kW (105 hp) 1.6 TDI. We wouldn’t be surprised to see a range-topping SQ1 variant with a 2.0 TFSI unit sending 188 kW (256 hp) to all four wheels.

    “The Audi Q1 is part of our broad-based SUV strategy. It is designed on the basis of the modular transverse engine concept and will round off our Q series at the bottom end,” said Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler.

    [Source: Audi]

  • Audi R8 by Regula Tuning

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    Schwerte-based styling specialist Regula Tuning has developed a new program to suit the current Audi R8.

    Constructed from carbon fibre, the dramatic body package carries a €7,950 price tag and consists of a replacement front bumper with colossal air intakes, side skirts, a three-piece rear spoiler and aggressive rear bumper with air outlets and diffuser section.

    The factory wheels have been replaced by Oxigin-Oxrock alloys, measuring 8.5 and 11 x 20-inches with 265/30 and 305/25 rubber, while the only mechanical upgrade is a performance exhaust system.
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