Autocar’s Steve Sutcliffe compares two cars with pretty similar performance statistics, but perhaps designed to cater for two different demographics: BMW’s 340 bhp 1 Series M Coupe and the 330 bhp Porsche Cayman R. Both hit 100 km/h in a whisker under 5 seconds, but the BMW is limited to 250 km/h while the Porsche keeps going until 282 km/h. Plus, at 69,830, it also costs almost €20,000 more than the BMW… (more…)
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AUTOCAR: BMW 1 SERIES M COUPE VS PORSCHE CAYMAN R
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AUTO EXPRESS DRIVES THE MERCEDES-BENZ C 63 AMG COUPE
Auto Express travels to the Monteblanco circuit in Seville, to put the new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG coupé through its paces. Exploiting the benefits of a 457 hp V8 powerplant, the coupé is capable of cracking the 100 km/h mark in just 4.5 seconds before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. (more…) -
AUDI REVEALS A1 QUATTRO SHOWCAR AT THE WÖRTHERSEE
It’s that time of year again; Wörthersee – the cult car show in Reifnitz, for fans of Audi, Seat, Skoda and the VW brand, is upon us. And, as usual, Audi is presenting something a little special. Pumping out a healthy 503 HP from its 2.5L turbocharged five-cylinder, the Audi A1 clubsport quattro slingshots its way from 0 to 100 km/h (62 MPH) in 3.7 seconds, while 0 to 200 km/h (124 MPH) takes just 10.9 seconds! The car is currently just a one-off, but surely it must be a taste of what Audi has planned for its baby hatchback?[Source: Audi]
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GRIP REVIEW: BMW 1 SERIES M COUPE
Former professional rally driver Niki Schelle takes to the track in the new Baby M: BMW’s 340 bhp twin-turbo-powered 1 Series M Coupe, for Germany’s GRIP. Its not hard to see why some reviewers are classing this compact Coupe as the best M car since the original E30 M3. (more…) -
VATH MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG
Hösbach-based German tuner Vath has created a pretty neat visual and performance package for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Externally, the SLS receives a carbon hood, spoilers, diffuser fins and air intakes, while power-wise the 571 HP AMG V8 engine has two options: a 607 and a 626 HP upgrade. Both involve an ECU tweak and air filter, but the latter gets a new manifold, exhaust system and sports cat. Brakes and suspension are bulked up accordingly.[Source: VÄTH Automobiltechnik]
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AUDI A1 1.6 TDI BY OETTINGER
Oettinger Performance GmbH is never a company to shy away from a little diesel engine tweaking, so it’s no surprise to see the legendary tuner turn its hand to the Audi A1. Offering upgrades for both common rail 1.6 TDI versions, Oettinger can provide you with an extra 20 HP; slicing around 0.6 seconds off the car’s 0-62 mph time and adding between 3-5 mph to its top speed.[Source: OETTINGER]
