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  • Volkswagen Beetle TFSI by B&B Automobiltechnik


    Birlenbach-based tuning specialist B&B Automobiltechnik has created a range of performance upgrades for the TFSI-engined 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.

    Producing 118 kW (160 hp) and 240 Nm of torque in stock form, a € 998 ECU upgrade and revised injection system yields 154 kW (210 hp), 300 Nm and a 222 km/h (138 mph) top speed for the 1.4 L version. Stage 2 costs € 1,498, and involves increased boost and a modified air intake, resulting in 165 kW (225 hp), 320 Nm and 225 km/h (140 mph). Stage 3 sees B&B add its own spec turbocharger, injectors and sports silencer. For your € 5,950 you get 176 kW (240 hp), 350 Nm and 230 km/h (143 mph).

    Moving on to the 2.0 L, which usually makes 147 kW (200 hp) and 280 Nm (207 lb/ft), the Stage 1K program sees B&B tweak the ECU for a return of 176 kW (240 hp), 340 Nm and 235 km/h (146 mph) for € 998. Stage 1S develops 184 kW (250 hp) and 340 Nm for € 1,498, while Stage 2 features another step up in boost and a full exhaust system. That € 2,950 option results in 195 kW (265 HP), 360 Nm and 240 km/h (149 mph).

    Stage 3 costs € 5,950 and sees the introduction of B&B’s turbocharger, complete exhaust system and new air intake, helping to release 217 kW (295 hp), 400 Nm and 245 km/h (152 mph). Stage 5 features the addition of a B&B intercooler and a racing exhaust system with sport cats. Priced at € 8,950, the output jumps to 235 kW (320 hp), 420 Nm and 258 km/h (160 mph).

    [Source: B&B]

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  • MINI announces Bayswater and Baker Street models


    Never shy of cashing in on an opportunity, MINI has today unleashed yet more special edition models onto the unsuspecting public. The quaintly-named Bayswater and MINI Baker Street reference popular areas of this year’s Olympic host city, an event sponsored by the good folk at BMW.

    The MINI Bayswater is the sportier version of the pair, offered in 90 kW (122 hp) Cooper, 135 kW (184 hp) Cooper S, 82 kW (112 hp) Cooper D and 105 kW (143 hp) MINI Cooper SD trim. Visually, the Bayswater wears Kite Blue paintwork as standard (with Midnight Black and Eclipse Grey as an option), a black roof, 17-inch Sandblast alloy wheels, a blue and grey central stripe with corresponding mirror caps. Inside, there are “Bayswater” embossed sill plates, Rocklite Anthracite Punch Leather seats, Piano Black cockpit trim strips, stainless steel pedals, exclusory floor mats and Chrome Line Interior package.

    Available to order in 72 kW (98 hp) One, 90 kW (122 hp) Cooper, 66 kW (90 hp) One D and 82 kW (112 hp) Cooper D guise, the MINI Baker Street is Rooftop Grey (or optional Pepper White or Midnight Black) with a black roof, mirror caps and 16-inch alloys and a Chrome Line Exterior package. The interior gets diamond-stitched seats with that pattern continued on the dashboard along with light grey lower sections and door panels. The Pepper Pack comes as standard, and includes a leather steering wheel, air conditioning and an on-board computer.

    Both models, which use a six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic gearbox, will be available worldwide for a limited period only.

    [Source: MINI]

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  • Porsche 991 Carrera S at Monza


    We’re big fans of 19Bozzy92‘s YouTube channel, and his latest video, which features Porsche’s 991 Carrera S in action at Monza Circuit, is a welcome distraction for us today. Powered by a 400 hp 3.8 L flat-six, this S model looks incredibly entertaining on-track and only leads us to dream about how good the next generation of GT3 RS must surely be. (more…)

  • BMW previews M3 DTM Safety Car


    BMW Motorsport has posted a few sneaky photos of the 2012 DTM Safety Car, which replaces last year’s C 63 AMG, on its Facebook page. The company is making a welcome return to the DTM series with its new M3 race car after a break of twenty years.

    Germany’s Dirk Werner was recently announced as the final piece of the team’s driver line-up jigsaw, joining Joey Hand, Andy Priaux, Augusto Farfus, Bruno Spengler and the 2011 Champion, Martin Tomczyk, on the grid at the Hockenheimring on 29 April.

    [Source: Facebook]

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  • Wurde Porsche Panamera body kit


    Japanese styling specialist Wurde has designed the perfect kit for those Porsche Panamera owners who, for some reason, may want to give their car the appearance of a 1980s Toyota Supra.

    At the front there’s a fascia with lower lip spoiler, while the flanks are treated to those flamboyant side skirts and accompanying rear door panels. At the rear there’s subtle a roof-level tailgate spoiler and more substantial lower wing. A rear bumper apron with integrated diffuser completes the program.

    Optional extras include a carbon fibre front spoiler, headlight covers and restyled bonnet. A match and a can of petrol.

    [Source: Wurde]

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  • Porsche acknowledges its Facebook fans with special Cayman S


    In honour of Porsche’s Facebook page reaching two million fans, the Stuttgart giant asked its loyal followers to submit their profile pictures in order to decorate a Cayman S with them. They also voted on the final design, and the winner was the familiar red and white Salzburg livery as seen on the 917 K that famously gave Porsche its first overall Le Mans victory.

    The Cayman is on show throughout January and February at the Porsche Museum, but if you’re a Facebook fan, see if you can find your face on the microsite.

    [Source: Porsche]

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