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  • DRIVE samples the McLaren F1 GTR


    DRIVE’s Chris Harris recently experienced something most of us spent our school days dreaming about. No, not that… he actually managed to hitch a ride in the epic McLaren F1 GTR. Powered by that glorious 600 hp, quad-cam, 48-valve BMW V12 engine, the GTR made its racing debut in 1995 and won ten out of the twelve races in the BRP Karcher Global Endurance GT Series. It also tasted victory at the iconic Le Mans 24 hour race in the same year. (more…)

  • evo Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster review


    evo magazine’s Henry Catchpole sets out to see if the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is as good as its gullwing-doored sibling.

    Using the same delicious 6.2 L V8 engine, this 420 kW (571 hp) convertible takes just 3.7 seconds to crack 100 km/h (62 mph), while top speed is 318 km/h (197 mph). Turn your speakers up and get ready to dribble. (more…)

  • FAB Design Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet


    FAB Design has unveiled its widebody program for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet.

    While products from the Hunzenschwil-based styling house usually attract customers who have no taste whatsoever, this kit doesn’t quite achieve that ‘horrifically butchered supermodel’ impression.

    The aggressive new front facia features daytime running lights and carbon fibre-trimmed centre sections, while the wider, replacement front fenders tie in with beefier side skirts and flared rear arch extensions.

    At the rear there’s a carbon fibre boot lid spoiler, while the vented apron features an integrated diffuser which frames those twin oval tailpipes. (more…)

  • Sportec Audi RS 3


    Sportec, the Swiss tuning specialist, has created a range of upgrades for the mental Audi RS 3 Sportback.

    Already packing 250 kw (340 hp) and 450 Nm (332 lb/ft) of torque, Sportec offers a remapped ECU, which takes the 2.5 TFSI’s output to 304 kW (408 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb/ft) – or 373 kW (500 hp) for owners lucky enough to live outside Switzerland.

    Other components include a full stainless steel exhaust system, Bilstein adjustable coilover suspension kit, while those muscular arches are filled out by Sportec’s familiar Mono/10 light alloy wheels in a 20-inch diameter.

    Finally, to keep the power in check, owners can opt for a MOV’IT big brake conversion and Haldex Performance Controller.

    [Source: Sportec]

  • Top Gear Series 18 trailer


    Here’s the new trailer for series 18 of Top Gear. Our hearts lifted when we spotted the Mercedes-Benz content – then quickly sunk back down to our feet when the inevitable flaming caravan came into focus. It can’t be any worse than the India Special, can it? (more…)

  • Tetsuya Hibino Porsche drifting video


    This video from Nori Yaro, filmed during a rain-soaked drift school event at Minami Chiba Circuit, sees D1 driver Tetsuya Hibino take a student’s Porsche 993 out for a quick demo run. (more…)