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  • Bufalos TV visits RWB

    RWB Porsche 911
    The regulars amongst you will be familiar with the crazy world of RWB’s nicotine-driven Akira Nakai and his extreme Porsche 911-based creations. Here’s another piece of film focusing on his Rauh-Welt Begriff workshop in Japan, this time by Bufalos TV.

    Responsible for building some attention-grabbing machines, Akira’s cars are probably known more for their visual impact rather than their track credentials, but they do get thorough workouts at the Idlers 12 hour endurance races. And even if his products are not to your taste, it’s hard not to admire his dedication and attitude.

    It’s great that he believes his brand will never become mainstream but, judging by some of the RWB cars that have recently appeared around the world, it already has. With examples cropping up in places such as America, Thailand, Russia and the Philippines, he’s gone from being somewhat of a cult figure to part of the establishment.
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  • Pair of Porsche 918 Spyders spotted in LA

    Porsche 918 Spyder
    Supercar fanatic Barrett Mitchell was lucky enough to catch this pair of Porsche 918 Spyders cruising north on the 405 from LAX airport on his way to this year’s Targa Trophy California 1000, with the second one featuring the optional Weissach Package.

    Propulsion comes via a combination of a 453 kW (608 hp) 4.6-litre V8 engine along with a 115 kW (154 hp) hybrid module at the rear along with a 95 kW (127 hp) electric motor driving the front wheels. With all systems go and the full 661 kW (887 hp) a its disposal, the 1640 kg plug-in hybrid hypercar can crack 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and 200 km/h in 7.9s, while top speed is 340 km/h (211 mph).
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  • Volkswagen’s take on a classic A-Ha video

    Take on Me
    Volkswagen has a habit of making some unforgettable commercials, and this A-Ha-inspired offering is no exception.

    Using the Norwegian synthpop band’s 1984 hit Take on Me as its background theme, Volkswagen recreates that iconic pencil-sketch animation, but adds a Passat to the new film which promotes no-charge scheduled maintenance on every new model.
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  • Porsche 918 Spyder production begins

    Porsche 918 Spyder
    Porsche has started production of its new 918 Spyder model at the company’s Zuffenhausen plant today, with initial deliveries expected before the end of the year. Just 918 examples will be built, with prices starting at 845,000 USD (€633,000) for the base model, rising up to 929,000 USD (€696,000) if you specify the Weissach Package.

    Tipping the scales at 1640 kg, the plug-in hybrid hypercar is constructed around a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque interlocked with CFRP unit carrier, a two-piece Targa roof and fixed roll-over protection.

    At the heart of this innovative machine is a 453 kW (608 hp) 4.6-litre V8 engine, which is based on that of the LMP2 RS Spyder race car and is backed up by a hybrid module at the rear along with a electric motor powering the front wheels. When using electric power alone, top speed is 150 km/h (93 mph) with a range of 25 kilometres achievable – depending on driving style but, with the full 661 kW (887 hp) a its disposal, 100 km/h appears in 2.8 seconds and 200 km/h in 7.9s, while top speed is 340 km/h (211 mph).
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  • Audi S8 by MTM

    MTM Audi S8
    Wettstetten-based tuning specialist MTM has revealed its new program for Audi’s heavyweight S8 model.

    The company’s Powerkit sees output from the twin-turbocharged 4.0 TFSI V8 jump from 382 kW (520 hp) and 650 Nm of torque to 478 kW to (650 hp) and 800 Nm, allowing the S8 to sprint to 100 km/h in just four seconds before reaching an electronically-limited 293 km/h (182 mph) top speed.

    Other components include the F-Cantronic lowering module for €1,750, which drops the S8 by 25 mm at the front and 20 mm at the rear, along with the company’s familiar Bimoto alloy wheels priced at €5,300 for a set of the 21-inchers, and a brake upgrade using 405 X 38 mm discs for €6,700.

    All parts can be purchased separately, or you can buy this completed vehicle directly from MTM for €155,000. Go on, treat yourself.
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  • Porsche 911 Turbo S tested

    Porsche 911 Turbo S
    This episode of Ignition sees Motor Trend’s Carlos Lago heading to Germany to sample the latest Porsche 911 Turbo S, and even managing to hitch a ride with Walter Röhrl in the process.

    Propelled by a turbocharged 3.8-litre flat-six engine developing 560 hp (412 kW), the S takes just 3.1 seconds to crack 100 km/h before reaching a 318 mph (197 mph) top speed. Notable features include centre-locking 20-inch alloy wheels, full LED headlamps, the Sport Chrono Package Plus (incorporating dynamic engine mounts), and ceramic brakes.
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