German Car Scene

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  • evo video: Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 on ice


    evo magazine’s Jethro Bovingdon heads over to Inner Mongolia armed with Lamborghini’s rear-wheel drive Gallardo LP550-2 to see how it performs on a little snow and ice. Developing 405 kW (550 hp) from that glorious 5.2-litre V10, it won’t be hitting 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds on this occassion…

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  • Lorinser wide-body Mercedes-Benz ML-Class


    Waiblingen Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Lorinser has unveiled its wide-body program for the current ML-Class (W166) SUV ahead of the official unveiling at Tuning World Bodensee fair this weekend.

    The aero package includes an aggressive front bumper with exorbitant air intakes, 30 mm arch extensions, side skirts and a rear apron with integrated diffuser. The ML’s ride height is reduce by 40 mm thanks to a set of sports springs or the addition of a lowering module for cars equipped with Airmatic suspension, while the new wheels are Lorinser’s RS9 light-alloy items, sized 10 x 22-inches and wrapped in 295/30/22 Yokohama tyres.

    Interior upgrades can range from a personalised set of floor mats right through to a completely reupholstered cockpit, while the company assures us that performance enhancements for the ML are currently being developed.

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  • Skoda Fabia S2000 vs Noble M600


    Autocar’s Steve Sutcliffe finds out whether the Noble’s 650 hp, rear-wheel drive M600 supercar can compete with a 265 hp, four-wheel drive Skoda Fabia S2000 rally car on the magazine’s handling course. The Noble is propelled by a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 engine, while its gravel-chomping counterpart uses a 2.0-litre 16 valve unit. Odd comparison, but there you go.

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  • Volkswagen Beetle by ABT Sportsline


    Following on from last year’s preview images, Kempten-based VAG specialist ABT Sportsline has confirmed details of it Beetle program.

    Focusing on the 2-litre turbo model, ABT’s chip tuning option takes output to 176 kW (240 hp) – an extra 29 kW (40 hp) up on the factory car, while other mechanical upgrades include a lowered suspension spring kit and rear silencers constructed from double-wall stainless steel.

    Visually the Bug’s face receives questionable headlight brows, a lower front spoiler, rear license plate insert, taillight covers and a diffuser section for the rear bumper with apertures for the new oval tailpipes. ABT can also provide various wheel packages, ranging from 18 to 20-inches in diameter, including the CR items shown here.

    The less said about those ‘Pepé Le Pew’ graphics, the better.

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  • Audi TT RS vs Ducati 1199 Panigale S


    Following on from Audi’s acquisition of the highly-respected motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, Germany’s Auto Bild pits the mighty 1199 Panigale S against the exquisite TT RS Coupe. Impressively, the Audi develops 250 kW (335 hp) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque from its turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine, but the Ducati has 143 kW (195 hp) and 132 Nm (98 lb-ft) at its disposal – and weighs about the same as that cheese and tomato baguette on your desk.

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  • BMW ‘Head’ commercial


    Here’s a commercial from BMW highlighting the benefits of its brilliant Lane Departure Warning system. If you think we’ve shared it with you purely because there’s a nudist beach scene in it, you’re dead wrong and we’re moderately disappointed in you. The current 5 Series is a great motor vehicle and, personally, we can’t get enough of it…

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