This brand new episode of DRIVE sees Chris Harris spending some time behind the wheel of a retro Porsche 911 rally car. Prepared by the renowned motorsport specialist Francis Tuthill, this lightweight (1000 kg) example is powered by a 272 kW (365 hp) 3.5-litre engine – and is geared for a 194 km/h (120 mph) top speed. Do you think he enjoyed himself?
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Porsche 911 rally car fun with Chris Harris
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Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG ’45th Anniversary’ edition
To celebrate AMG’s birthday, which takes place in June 2012, Mercedes-Benz is building a limited edition SL 65 AMG ’45th Anniversary’ model.Based on the recently released 463 kW (630 hp) SL 65 AMG, just 45 vehicles will be available when it goes on sale this September, but its price has yet to be confirmed. Exclusive to this special version is the satin grey designo magno graphite paintwork and matt finish exterior carbon fibre package for the mirrors, lower spoiler and cross strut in the front apron. Under the hood, an engine cover constructed from matt carbon fibre and aluminium sits over the 6.0-litre V12 biturbo unit. The AMG multi-spoke forged wheels, which are painted matt titanium grey with a high sheen flange, are wrapped in 255/35 R 19 and 285/30 R 20 tyres.
Moving inside, titanium grey pearl leather has been used for the majority of the cabin, with the seat centres and door panels finished with diamond pattern stitching. The roof lining is trimmed in ginger beige leather, while matt carbon fibre elements on the dashboard and centre console continue the exterior’s theme.
Standard equipment includes the AMG ceramic brake kit, Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG surround sound system, Distronic Plus, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Airscarf, Active Parking Assist and Panoramic vario roof with Magic Sky control.
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evo drives the 2013 Porsche Boxster S
evo magazine’s road test editor Henry Catchpole heads over to Saint-Tropez for the launch of Porsche’s new Boxster S model. The meatier S version is powered by a 232 kW (315 hp) 3.4-litre flat-six, allowing a five second sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) when specified with PDK (Sport Chrono Package: 4,8 s), while top speed is a pleasant PDK 277 km/h (172 mph). Pricing starts at € 59,120. -
2013 BMW X1 heading to America
BMW has released images and information regarding the company’s 2013 X1 model ahead of its official unveiling at the New York International Auto Show this week.Visually, the freshened-up Baby off-roader gets a newly designed front fascia and new headlights with LED accents and rings – when ordered with the optional xenon light package, a little more chrome and further colour-coding on the trim panels. The mirrors have also been restyled, as has the rear bumper and tail lights. Moving inside, the revised centre console is now more tilted towards the driving seat, while the light switches and Control Display get extra chrome surrounds and the air vents are finished in high-gloss black.
The rear-wheel drive sDrive28i and the all-wheel-drive xDrive35i will initially be offered to the US market only. All models are mated to an automatic transmission, with the sDrive28i using the same 180 kW (245 hp) 2.0-litre four-cylinder as its xDrive counterpart and the xDrive35i a 225 kW (306 hp) turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six. Prices start at $ 31,545 for the base model, but that figure rises to a less wallet-friendly $ 50,000 when you get carried away with the options list.
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Jon Olsson’s latest snowplow
Jon Olsson is one of those people for whom the term ‘living the dream’ was invented for. The highly-respected professional freeskier and alpine ski racer from Sweden, not only holds nine Winter X-Games medals, but every time we see him, he has a new car – that we want!We first saw him a couple of years ago in London, chilling in his Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV on the Gumball 3000 start line. That beast made way for a Camouflage-wrapped Ski Transporter Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, which has now been superseded by this PPI Design R8 Razor GTR.
As fellow regulars of a certain car forum, we knew that Jon had his eye on an Audi, after he started a thread asking whether it was possible to make a road-going version of the R8 LMS, and this is what he’s ended up with. Completely re-skinned with PPI Design’s wide-track carbon fibre body program and sitting on ADV.1 wheels, the 5.2-litre V10 powerplant has been treated to a STaSIS supercharger kit, resulting in 529 kW (710 hp) and 709 Nm (523 lb/ft) of torque.
We love it, especially the fact that its raised rear wing doubles as a support for that all-important carbon fibre ski box.
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Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe by Vorsteiner
Tuning specialist Vorsteiner has previewed its new program for the heavy-hitting 336 kW (457 hp) Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe.The aero package, which is available to buy from summer 2012, is constructed from carbon fibre and includes a single-bar badgeless grille, a Black Series-style lower front spoiler and side skirts, boot lid with integrated spoiler and a more aggressive vented rear diffuser. Small trim pieces on the front bumper and fender louvre covers complete the package.
Vorsteiner offers a range of forged alloy wheels in sizes 19- and 20-inch diameters, while its performance exhaust system is available in either stainless steel or titanium. Inside, there’s a set of floor and trunk mats.
