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  • evo drives the Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse [video]


    evo magazine’s Editor Nick Trott brings us the latest – and most incisive – review of Bugatti’s biblical open-top Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. Using the same 8.0-litre W16 engine from the 431 km/h (267 mph) Super Sport – complete with four upgraded turbochargers, the Vitesse enjoys a colossal 895 kW (1,200 hp) and 1,500 Nm (1,106 lb/ft) of torque, rather than the usual 746 kW (1,001 hp) and 1,250 Nm (922 lb/ft) seen in the Grand Sport.
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  • Lumma Design CLR 6 M


    Winterlingen-based Lumma Design has released initial details and images of its widebody program for the 412 kW (560 hp) BMW M6 Coupe and Cabriolet models.

    The Lumma Design CLR 6 M package consists of a sculpted hood, an aggressive front bumper with massive air intakes and lower splitter, bulbous wheel arch extensions, side skirts with carbon blades, a vented rear bumper with a serious diffuser which accommodates twin centrally-mounted tailpipes and a raised, motorsport-inspired wing mounted to the rear of the boot lid.

    The CLR 6M sits on multi-piece alloy wheels, measuring 10 and 12.5 x 21-inches, while inside, the cabin has been reupholstered in leather and Alcantara with carbon fibre trim elements.

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  • Porsche offering 991 upgrades


    Porsche is offering a range of personalization products for its 991 range, including a Powerkit for the Carrera S model.

    Developed by the company’s Porsche Exclusive arm, the Sport Design Package includes a front apron and rear ducktail spoiler, while the Aerokit Cup consists of a front lip with additional air intakes and a raised rear wing that attaches to the factory item. Carbon fibre and aluminium trim inserts are available to decorate the cabin.

    The Carrera S Powerkit consists of the Sport Chrono package with dynamic engine mounts, revised cylinder heads and camshafts, an optimized ECU, variable resonance intake system design with six air flaps and resonance flap and a sport exhaust system with de-throttling button. Those changes result in a increase from 294 kW (400 hp) to 316 kW (430 hp), which means 100 km/h appears in just four seconds with PDK – in Sport Plus mode and top speed is slightly higher at 306 km/h (manual: 308 km/h).
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  • Street sleeper Golf runs 8.89 second quarter [video]


    The regulars amongst you will be familiar with the insane ’16Vampir’ Volkswagen Golf Mk2, and its habit of covering the quarter mile at an increasingly-alarming rate. Well, it just got a little faster. Competing at Bitburg earlier this month, the relatively innocent-looking 1989 hatchback recorded a time of just 8.89 seconds at 266 km/h (165 mph), prompting claims of it being the quickest Golf on the planet.

    Built by Boba Motoring, the engine uses a 1.8-litre 1Z diesel block, with a billet steel crank, Pauter steel connecting rods, forged pistons and a KR 16V cylinder head. The unit is fed by a Garrett GTX4202R turbocharger, which results in 671 kW (900 hp) on E85 fuel. Enjoy.
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  • Audi R8 by Racing One


    Racing One, the Rhineland-based motorsports specialist, not only supplies professional support for cars and drivers on race or track days, but can provide packages designed to optimize your vehicle for such event, as this Audi R8 demonstrates.

    Using the 5.2-litre V10-engined R8 Coupe as a base, Racing One adds a titanium Akrapovic exhaust system and optimizes the car’s ECU, which sees output rise from 391 kW (525 hp) to 455 kW (610 hp), while chassis upgrades include a two-way Bilstein Modular Damper System, Performance Friction Brakes racing pads and a set of semi-slick tyres. Inside, there’s the obligatory fire extinguisher and a pair of racing bucket seats with six-point harness. Externally, the body wears a pair of R8 GT-style winglets and a lairy green wrap. Prices for the program start at € 26,000.

    Racing One also organizes its own events at circuits such as the Hockenheimring, Lausitz and Nürburgring, which include lap data recording along with a high quality video from the day.
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  • Opel Corsa 1.4 turbo debuts in Colour Edition models


    Opel has added an ecoFLEX 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol unit with start/stop function to the Corsa’s engine portfolio, débuting in the new All Black and All White Colour Edition models.

    Developing 88 kW (120 hp) and 175 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm the Corsa, which uses a five-speed manual transmission, hits 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.3 seconds and is capable of consuming 5.5 litres of fuel every 100 kilometres with a CO2 figure as low as 129 g/km.

    Visually, these two Colour Editions wear either Casablanca White or Carbon Flash paintwork, a colour-coded grille bar and a choice of 17-inch bi-colour alloy wheels, while inside, the fabric, body-coloured seats feature silver coloured seams. Other equipment includes a multi-function leather-trimmed steering wheel, aluminium pedals and a CD radio with mp3 technology.

    Optional extras consist of Hill Start Assist (HSA), park assistant, USB connectivity, Adaptive Forward Lighting system (AFL) and the innovative Flex-Fix integrated bicycle carrier.
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