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  • IT’S OFFICIAL: AUDI R8 GT SPYDER


    The rumours turned out to be true: Audi has created a Spyder version of its hardcore R8 GT, and what a machine. As with the Coupe the Spyder’s production will stop at just 333 units, so a lot of people are going to be very disappointed. Thanks to its 560 hp 5.2L V10 powerplant, the Spyder is obviously brisk; with a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of just 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph), it’s more of a weapon than a car. As yet, there’s no official release date for the Spyder, but if you want one, the base model price in Germany will be €207,800. Get saving…

    [Source: Audi]

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  • LEGO CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF THE MERCEDES-BENZ UNIMOG


    If you’re a Mercedes-Benz Unimog fan, and have kids – or feel like revisiting your childhood – you’re in luck. Yes, Danish toymaker, LEGO has created this cool Unimog U 400 replica to celebrate 60 years of the heavy duty truck. The 1:12.5 scale model comes in 2048 pieces and will cost €190 when it goes on sale in August. We love that it has a pneumatically operated crane and a front winch.

    [Source: Mercedes-Benz]

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  • VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI CABRIOLET CONCEPT SURFACES


    As well as revealing its Golf R Cabriolet concept at the 2011 Wörthersee Treffen, Volkswagen has just unveiled this, the Golf GTI Cabriolet concept. As you’d expect, the cabriolet is powered by the same 210 PS 2.0 TSI engine, as seen in the tin-topped GTI, with similar performance: a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of around 7 seconds and a top speed approaching 240 km/h (148 mph). We’re loving the ‘Firespark Metallic’ Red paintwork, and feel it really works with that aggressive splitter, and those arch and sill extensions. The slammed ride-height is achieved thanks to the addition of coilover suspension.

    [Source: Volkswagen]

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  • APR PRESENTS THE VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI REIFNITZ

    Respected VW tuning specialists APR and Volkswagen Coaching GmbH have combined forces to create the Golf GTI Reifnitz, a special one-off model celebrating both the iconic GTI’s 35th birthday and 30 years of Worthersee. Volkswagen applied the special paintwork, aero package, and added the new interior, which is a blend of motorsport and monster sound system. APR did its bit in the power department, adding a Stage III Turbocharger and exhaust, which resulted in a pleasant figure of 370 PS from the 2.0 TSI unit.

    [Source: APR]

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  • Volkswagen unveils Golf R Cabriolet Concept


    As well as debuting its new, celebratory Golf GTI Edition 35 model, another special from Volkswagen has surfaced at this year’s Wörthersee event. The stunning Golf R cabriolet concept packs a 270 PS punch, a 250 km/h top speed, and sub-six second 0-100 km/h time, making it the fastest Golf cabriolet ever created. We can’t envisage the Wolfsburg company having much trouble selling these – if they make it to production…
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  • SKODA REVEALS FABIA RS 2000 CONCEPT AT WÖRTHERSEE


    In keeping with other brands in the Volkswagen Group, Skoda has brought something to the 30th Wörtherseetour 2011 party in Austria. Perhaps not as head-spinning as Audi’s 503 HP A1 clubsport quattro, but still making an impact, the Fabia RS 2000 Roadster concept looks better than it sounds, but don’t hold your breath if you’re expecting to see one in your local dealerships anytime soon. Motorsport fans will get a chance to drool over the company’s Fabia Super 2000 IRC car.

    [Source: Skoda]

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