German Car Scene

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  • Porsche reveals 2013 Boxster


    Hot on the heels of the recently revealed 911 Cabriolet, Porsche has unveiled its next generation of the Boxster model.

    Using a completely new aluminium body as well as a revamped chassis, wider track and longer wheelbase, the new Boxster really has evolved noticeably. The daytime running lights and the rear bumper clearly take styling cues from the 911, and we like how the rear lights carry the line of the spoiler, but it’s the flanks of the Boxster that have changed the most. Its stretched and sleek shoulder line, coupled with those larger intakes, provide a dramatic and dynamic appearance reminiscent of the iconic Carrera GT.

    Due to be launched this April, the Boxster will be available with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard or the seven-speed PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) as an option. The base model Boxster uses a 2.7 L flat six which develops 195 kW (265 hp) – 10 hp up on the 987 version, enough for a 5.7 second 0-100 km/h time – with the PDK. Moving up the scale, the Boxster S is powered by a 232 kW (315 hp) 3.4 L engine, allowing a 5.0 s sprint to 100 km/h.

    The basic list price in Germany will be € 48,291 for the Boxster and € 59,120 for the Boxster S (inc. VAT).

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  • Vorsteiner BR-10 Bentley Continental GT


    Tuning specialist Vorsteiner has released details of its new BR-10 body and wheel package for Bentley’s latest Continental GT model.

    Constructed from carbon fibre, the styling program consists of a two-piece front spoiler with central splitter, sill skirts with an integrated lower section in lacquered carbon, a subtle gurney deck lid spoiler and aggressive diffuser which attaches to the factory bumper.

    Vorsteiner offers a wide range of one- and multi-piece wheels, which can be custom powder coated or painted to suit the owners’ tastes, but the ones on show are the company’s 22-inch VS-130 series forged aluminium monoblock items wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 rubber.

    [Source: Vorsteiner]

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  • Autocar drives the Bentley Continental GT V8


    Autocar’s Andrew Frankel recently headed to Silverstone where he was handed the keys to Bentley’s Continental GT V8. Its new bi-turbo 4.0 L V8 engine is 40 per cent more efficient than the W12, yet still produces 373 kW (500 hp) and a colossal 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) of torque, allowing for a sub-five 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time and 290 km/h (180mph) top speed. (more…)

  • Auto Express looks around the Volkswagen E-Bugster


    While covering all the news at this year’s North American International Auto Show, Jack Rix took a good look around the new Volkswagen E-Bugster for Auto Express. Still in Concept phase, the E-Bugster is driven by the same 85 kW (114 hp) electric motor as seen in the Golf Blue-e-Motion and can hit 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds. Its range is around 180 kilometres (110 miles). (more…)

  • New Audi A6 allroad quattro revealed


    Audi has today revealed the third generation of its four-wheel drive A6 allroad quattro model.

    Measuring 1.47 metres (4.82 ft) tall, 4.94 metres (16.21 ft) long and 1.90 metres (6.23 ft) wide, the A6 allroad quattro is a few millimetres larger than the regular Avant. However, thanks to its lightweight construction, including the same utilization of aluminum components as seen in the rest of the A6 range, this 2013 version weighs in at around 70 kilograms (154 lb) less than its predecessor.

    Four V6 powerplants will be available to choose from at launch, including three diesels and one petrol unit. The supercharged 3.0 TFSI develops 228 kW (310 hp) and 440 Nm (324 lb/ft) of torque, allowing it to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds and reach a governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

    Diesel lovers are offered a 3.0 TDI in various guises: a 150 kW (204 hp), 180 kW (245 hp) and 230 kW (313 hp) with torque outputs of 450, 580 and 650 Nm (332, 428 and 479 lb/ft). The most-powerful TDI cars will use an eight-speed tiptronic transmission, while the 230 kW (313 hp) engine is mated to a seven-speed S tronic automatic gearbox.

    Chassis features include electromechanical power steering which varies in accordance with the vehicle’s speed, adaptive air suspension that combines air suspension with controlled damping and Audi drive select system. This allows the driver to vary such functions as the air suspension, the accelerator pedal, automatic transmission, sport differential and the adaptive cruise control’s behaviour.

    Prices will start at €54,600 for the 150 kW (204 hp) 3.0 TDI model when the A6 allroad quattro hits showrooms in Germany this spring.

    [Source: Audi]

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  • Opel Mokka surfaces


    Opel has released a few photos of its new automobile for the sub-compact SUV segment, named the Mokka.

    Due to make its official début at the Geneva motor Show in March, the muscular-looking Mokka measures just 4.28 metres in length yet easily accommodates five people and can provide up to 1,372 litres of loading space.

    Available in Front- or All-Wheel-Drive configuration, and with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, powerplant options include a 85 kW (115 hp) 1.6 L naturally-aspirated engine and a 1.4 L turbocharged unit which produces 103 kW (140 hp) and 200 Nm (148 lb/ft) of torque, while the diesel fans get a turbocharged 1.7 CDTI developing 93 kw (130 hp) and 300 Nm (221 lb/ft). Models specified with a manual transmission come equipped with the fuel-saving start/stop function.

    Other standard features include Traction Control (TC), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Hill Descent Control (HDC) systems.

    Expect to see it in your local Opel dealership before the end of the year.

    [Source: Opel]

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