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  • New Porsche 918 Spyder videos

    2014 Porsche 918 Spyder
    Porsche has kindly released a selection of videos featuring its superb 918 Spyder for your viewing pleasure. The track-focused films include footage of the exterior, interior, on-track and even a little slow motion. You are so spoilt.

    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.

    Add in a total power output of 661 kW (887 hp) and you have a 0-100 km/h time of 2.8 seconds, with 200 km/h arriving in 7.9s and a lovely top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph). All from a car that requires a mere three litres of fuel every 100 kilometres.
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  • Porsche adds 918 Spyder configurator

    Porsche 918 Spyder
    Following on from its official debut in Frankfurt, Porsche has added a 918 Spyder configurator to its website.

    At the heart of this innovative hypercar 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).

    It also lapped the fabled Nurburgring in just 6.57 minutes.
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  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class refined by Carlsson

    Carlsson Mercedes S-Class
    Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Carlsson has revealed its range of options to suit the new S-Class.

    Visually the front bumper gains an apron with large air intakes and RS lip spoiler, sculpted side skirts and a rear valance with apertures for the distinctive tailpipes of the new sports exhaust system. There’s also a wide choice of alloy wheels ranging from 19 to 21-inches, including the 1/5 Evo Dark Series items pictured here.

    Inside, Carlsson can supply anything from aluminum door pins and pedal covers or floor mats to a completely bespoke interior using such materials as leather, wood and carbon fibre. Further luxuries include a REVOX audiophile grade sound system, HD TV screens, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a fridge and even a humidor.

    The company also provides performance upgrades, which see output from the 4.7-litre V8 petrol unit in the S 500 jump from 335 kW (455 hp) and 700 Nm of torque to 455 kW (610 hp) and 900 Nm, while the 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine in the S 63 AMG can be tweaked to produce 581 kW (780 hp) and 1,050 Nm – up from the factory figures of 430 kW (585 hp) and 900 Nm.
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  • Audi A7 Sportback by Wald International

    Audi A7 Sportback by Wald International
    Following on from the preview images, Japanese styling company Wald International has released its new body program to suit Audi’s current A7 Sportback.

    Designed to add a little aggression, the aero package comprises of a front bumper apron with lip spoiler, side skirts which extend to the wheel arches, a subtle tailgate spoiler and rear bumper apron with integrated diffuser. There’s also a rear muffler with quad tailpipes reminiscent of Porsche 996 Turbo items.

    The set of components will set you back ¥572,250 (€4,325), with sport suspension systems and a choice of 20-inch alloys wheels also available, including the Portofino items pictured.
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  • Mercedes E 63 AMG vs Icon Derelict

    Mercedes E 63 AMG vs Icon Derelict
    This episode of Head 2 Head sees Motor Trend’s Jonny Lieberman comparing two heavy-hitting estates from opposite ends of the spectrum: Germany’s Mercedes E 63 AMG and the Icon Derelict from Jonathan Ward’s Los Angeles workshop.

    The Derelict began life back in 1952 as a humble Chrysler Town and Country wagon, but is now propelled by a 6.1-litre V8 powerplant developing 343 kW (460 hp) and 610 of torque, enough for a 0-100 km/h time of just over five seconds, while the Mercedes is a totally different kettle of fish.

    Apart from an inability to give you Tetanus, it will set you back almost $30,000 less than the Derelict and, being a 4MATIC S-Model, it has a 5.5-litre bi-turbo V8 producing 430 kW (585 hp) and 800 Nm, and can crack 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds.
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  • Lamborghini Aventador-V by Vorsteiner

    Vorsteiner Lamborghini Aventador-V
    Following on from the teaser images, styling and performance specialist Vorsteiner has begun production of its new program for the Lamborghini Aventador program.

    Constructed from carbon fibre, the Aventador-V package not only includes a full array of components replacing such factory items as the side air intake shrouds, front and rear grille frames and hood trims, but also a more aggressive front splitter and rear diffuser secton.

    The conversion is topped off by a choice of the company’s specially designed 20 and 21-inch diameter monoblock forged aluminum wheels.

    Interested parties can contact Vorsteiner for pricing details.
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