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  • Volkswagen developing Ducati-powered XL1 sports car

    Volkswagen XL1
    Volkswagen is capitalizing on its family connections with Ducati by creating a hot version of the XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle jointly with the Audi-owned motorcycle manufacturer.

    Rather than the combination of an 800 cc two-cylinder TDI engine developing 35 kW (48 hp) and 120 Nm of torque, along with an electric motor producing 20 kW (27 hp) and 100 Nm, the XL Sport will utilize the 1199 Panigale’s twin-cylinder with 145 kW (195 hp) and 133 Nm at its disposal.

    Speaking to a group of students at the Vienna University of Technology speech, Ferdinand Piëch showed an image of the steroidal design study, which features widened box arches, a more aggressive fascia and ventilated hood. The weight of the additional bodywork will be offset by the removal of the hybrid drive, meaning a ridiculously low curb weight of less than 795 kg.

    [Source: Bild via Autoblog]

  • Volkswagen’s cross up! goes on sale

    Volkswagen cross up!
    Volkswagen’s dinky cross up! variant has gone on sale in its dealerships this week.

    With a 15 mm raised ride height, black wheel arch extensions and panelling along the flanks, the five-door cross up! wears silver roof rails, mirror casings and bumpers sections, while the 16-inch five-double-spoke alloy wheels are also exclusive to this variant.

    Moving inside, past the embossed sill plates, customers can choose between red or grey seats in a special trim, with the dashpad available in red, black or dark silver. The steering wheel and handbrake handle are covered in leather, while the air vents and speedometer wear chrome surrounds.

    Standard equipment consists of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), fog lamps, electric front windows and mirrors, remote control central locking, a tachometer and multifunction display.

    Propelled by the 55 kW (75 hp) three-cylinder petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, pricing in Germany starts at €13,950 with five body colours available for selection: white, red, dark blue metallic, light silver metallic and black pearl.
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  • Steinmetz Opel Mokka

    Steinmetz Opel Mokka
    Aachen-based Opel tuning specialist, Steinmetz, has unveiled its new program for the Mokka.

    Body components include a black radiator grille section, a matte black front bar and side steps, stainless steel mirror casings and door handles.

    A sport suspension kit lowers the Mokka by 25 mm, while the company’s 19-inch ST10 alloys are available in a package with 225/45 tyres. There’s also a complete exhaust system with trapezoidal tailpipe and a four-piece floor mat set.
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  • Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet video

    Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
    Porsche has released a new promotional video for its recently revealed 911 Turbo Cabriolet.

    Sharing the same engine as the Coupe; namely a turbocharged 3.8-litre flat-six developing 520 hp (383 kW) and 560 hp (412 kW) in the Turbo S, power is sent to all four wheels via the seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission, resulting in a 0-100 km/h time of 3.5 seconds (Turbo S 3.2s), with both capable of achieving a top speed of 318 mph (197 mph).

    Due to be launched in Germany this December, pricing starts at €174,431 for the Turbo and €207,989 for the Turbo S.
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  • Supercharged Mercedes SLS AMG by Kleemann

    Kleemann supercharged Mercedes SLS AMG
    Danish tuning specialist Kleemann has revealed its supercharger package to suit the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.

    Manufactured from billet aluminium and anodized black, the supercharger system offers relatively factory looks, but provides impressive performance. Fitted along with a stainless steel exhaust system with adjustable flaps and optimized ECU software, the conversion sees output from the AMG 6.2-Litre V8’s jump from 420 kW (571 hp) and 650 Nm of torque to 566 kW (770 hp) and 845 Nm.

    On the road, the blower allows 100 km/h to happen in just 3.3 seconds, with 200 km/h appearing in 9.3s and top speed an impressive 356 km/h (221 mph).
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  • Race debut in Abu Dhabi for Bentley’s Continental GT3

    Bentley Continental GT3
    A decade after the company’s 24 Hours of Le Mans win, Bentley’s new Continental GT3 race car is set to make its competitive debut at this year’s Gulf 12 Hours two-part endurance race in Abu Dhabi.

    Built in partnership with Malcolm Wilson’s M-Sport outfit, the Continental GT3 is powered by a race-spec version of the road car’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 using Cosworth management and a dry-sump system. Producing 447 kW (600 hp) in unrestricted guise, power is sent to the rear wheels via a carbon fibre propshaft connected to an Xtrac six-speed sequential transmission with a limited slip differential, while flappy paddles on the steering wheel actuate the pneumatic shift system.

    The race will take place on December 13 at Yas Marina circuit.
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