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  • Hartmann Mercedes-Benz Citan

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    Hartmann Tuning has revealed its interpretation of how an urban delivery van should look, using the Mercedes Citan as a base.

    Produced by the company’s Vansports sub-brand, the MetroStream program includes a front spoiler, side skirts and rear apron, along with a replacement radiator grille section and suspension system dropping the Citan 25 mm closer to the road. The vehicle is finished in (what the company calls…) an attractive coloured foil.

    Vansports can also provide owners with ECU software upgrades, optimized electronic accelerator kits and accessories such as wheel and tyre packages.
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  • Audi R8 LMS ultra vs R8 V10 road car

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    This new video from DRIVE sees Chris Harris experience what most people would class as a dream day: comparing Audi’s R8 LMS ultra racecar with the road-going R8 V10 – on the Nurburgring Grand Prix Circuit.

    Both propelled by that muscular 5.2-litre V10 engine, the S tronic-equipped road car has 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm of torque to play with, while regulatory restrictors bring that figure down in the LMS ultra. It does, however, make up for that deficit thanks to such goodies as that extreme aero package, fully adjustable traction control and braking software, and a sequential, pneumatically activated 6-speed transmission.

    No wonder he’s begging Audi to give him a seat.
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  • 1957 Porsche 356A Outlaw reviewed

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    The latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage sees the chatshow host checking out a 1957 Porsche 356A Outlaw before taking it for a drive.

    Spending around 2000 hours of time over seven years, owner Chuck Olenyk turned this once desolate Coupe into a classic Speedster with all factory parts – by himself in his home garage!

    We love it, especially the stance and early 911 Fuchs alloy wheels.
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  • A history of quattro GmbH

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    The latest video from DRIVE provides a brief history of quattro GmbH.

    A subsidiary of AUDI AG, quattro GmbH exists to develop specialist and high performance automobiles for the Ingolstadt company, including the RS 3, RS 4, RS 5 and the R8 supercar. Taking its name from the iconic four-wheel drive Audi Quattro, a lower-case ‘q’ was used in honour of that innovative vehicle which went on to spawn such machines as the Group B Sport quattro S1 and Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak.
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  • Audi confirms plans to produce the R8 e-tron

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    Audi has given its strongest indication yet that the company’s R8 e-tron will be built.

    Previously citing the car’s 200 kilometre (124m) range as a stumbling block, insiders at Ingolstadt are now claiming that advances in lithium-ion battery technology featuring an alternative chemical process has increased that figure to almost 400 kilometres.

    Attending the Detroit Motor Show, Audi’s new head, Ulrich Hackenberg, confirmed that he was discussing the project with the board, adding: “I think electric drive has a big future. With battery tech now it is vital to have plug-in hybrids, but as batteries improve we will move more towards all-electric.”

    In its current incarnation the R8 e-tron utilizes a A 49 KWh lithium-ion battery to feed electric motors generating a total output of 230 kW (308 hp) and 820 Nm of torque. At 1,780 kg it’s 220 kg heavier than the R8 V8, but performance is still impressive, with 100 km/h (62 mph) happening in just 4.6 seconds, while top speed is governed to 200 km/h (124 mph).

    No date for sale has been set, but we believe that it will be added to the next-generation R8 range towards the end of next year.
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  • Porsche 911 GT2 by OK-Chiptuning

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    The Neukirchen-Vluyn tuning specialist with the self-deprecating name, OK-Chiptuning, has revealed its latest package for the Porsche 911 GT2.

    Designed to eclipse the flagship GT2 RS model, the company has focused on a Club Sport variant with carbon ceramic brakes, rollcage, racing bucket seats and fire extinguisher. Modifications comprise optimized ECU software, GT2 RS intercoolers, an Akrapovic racing exhaust system including manifolds and sport catalysts and a Sachs racing clutch. Those changes see output from the 3.6-litre unit rise from 456 kW (620 hp) and 700 Nm of torque to 500 kW (680 hp) and 880 Nm.

    On the road 100 km/h to 200 km/h happens in just 5.1 seconds (series 7.8s/RS 5.9s), and 100 km/h to 300 km/h in 18 seconds – five seconds before the GT2 RS. 0 to 200 km/h takes a blistering 8.4 seconds (series 11.5s/RS 9.4s) and 0 to 300 km/h in 21.3 seconds (series 33.0s/RS 26.7s).

    Other upgrades include a set of 19-inch OZ Racing Ultraleggera HLT alloy wheels wrapped in Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres and the rear end from the GT2 RS including LED tail-lights.

    Pricing for the ECU optimization is €3,500.
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