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  • BBM Motorsport Volkswagen Golf GTI

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    Senden tuning specialist BBM Motorsport has released details of its latest program to suit the current Golf GTI.

    Developing 169 kW (230 hp) and 350 Nm of torque from its turbocharged 2.0 TSI engine in standard guise, BBM’s Plus package comprises a carbon fibre intake, remapped ECU software and a Supersprint exhaust system with sports cats. Those tweaks result in 221 kW (300 hp) and 440 Nm.

    Chassis upgrades include an electronically adjustable KW DDC coilover suspension kit, a Stoptech brake upgrade featuring 328 x 25 mm discs and four-piston fixed calipers, and a set of 19-inch BBS CH-R alloy wheels finished in Titan Grey.
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  • 2014 Porsche 911 Targa surfaces

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    Porsche has given the new 911 Targa its world debut in Detroit later today.

    The Stuttgart giant has gone back to its roots by reverting to silver wrap-over B-pillars like the original 911 Targa of 1965, but this time there’s a fully automated roof panel, which can be opened at the touch of a button in 19 seconds and stows between the rear seats and the larger, convex rear window – which is another unique feature on the 991 Targa.

    Once again the Targa is based on the wide-bodied Carrera 4 and 4S, meaning a choice of either a 257 kW (350 hp) 3.4-litre or 294 kW (400 hp) 3.8-litre version. Equipped with the optional PDK transmission and Sport Chrono package, the Targa 4 cracks 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and is capable of hitting 280 km/h (174 mph) or 282 km/h (175 mph ) with the manual gearbox.

    The meatier Targa 4S accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and reaches 293 km/h (182 mph) when specified with the PDK and Sport Chrono package or 295 km/h (183 mph) with the manual.

    Equipment of note includes the optional Adaptive Cruise Control ACC), which controls vehicle speed and distance to traffic ahead. When specified with PDK, Porsche Active Safe (PAS) works with the ACC, helping to avoid front-end collisions.

    Deliveries in America will begin this summer with prices starting at $101,600 for the Targa 4 and $116,200 for the 911 Targa 4S model.

    Call us weird, but we’ve always been fans of the ultra-rare late eighties Turbo Targa and would love to see that particular model make a return.
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  • Bentley Continental GT DURO China Edition by DMC

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    Düsseldorf-based DMC Tuning has revealed its new DURO China Edition program based on the Bentley Continental GT V8 S.

    Already developing 389 KW (522 hp) and 680 Nm of torque from its 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged in factory guise, DMC fits sports air filters and a full titanium exhaust system along with remapped ECU software, resulting in 494 kW (672 hp) and 780 Nm. On the road, 100 km/h happens in 4.5 seconds with top speed rated at 325 km/h.

    Visually the Bentley wears an aggressively-styled carbon fibre front bumper with sculpted intakes and LED daytime running lights, side skirts and a new rear bumper with diffuser section.

    Completing the conversion is a set of diamond-forged alloy wheels finished in body-matching matte black, which measure 10 x 22-inches and wear 295/25 tyres.
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  • Volkswagen Beetle Dune Concept revealed

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    Here are the first images of Volkswagen’s new Beetle Dune Concept, which makes is about to make its world debut in Detroit.

    As with the original version, which was unveiled at the 2000 Los Angeles Auto Show, the rugged Beetle Dune Concept features a 5 cm raised ride height and protective under-panelling along with gloss black plastic side mouldings and arch extensions adding 2.4 cm to each side of the vehicle. The face receives a pair of semicircular LED foglamps, an aggressive fascia with enlarged intakes, and ribbed bonnet, while the rear features smokes tail-lights, a diffuser housing twin tailpipes and a pair of spoilers which also serve as a ski rack.

    Inside, the cabin features more practical, harder-wearing surfaces along with leather-trimmed seating, a grab handle for the passenger, a 7.7-inch AMOLED touch screen displaying the digital inclinometer and additional dials showing oil temperature, tyre pressure and a stopwatch.

    Propulsion comes from the same 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine seen powering the Beetle GSR, which develops 155 kW (208 hp) and 280 Nm of torque and is mated to a six-speed DSG transmission. An XDS electronic differential lock helps the front-wheel drive Dune with traction, with 100 km/h happening in 7.5 seconds and top speed rated at 227 km/h.
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  • Audi A5 Sportback by Rieger Tuning

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    Eggenfelden-based Rieger Tuning has released images of its Audi RS 5-style body program fitted to a pre-facelift A5 Sportback.

    The aero package includes an aggressive front fascia fitted with genuine grille sections, side skirts and rear bumper apron with vented diffuser section and twin-double tailpipes.

    Other additions on this car include a set of polished 10.5 x 21-inch Corniche Challenge wheels wrapped in 275/25 Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tyres, a H&R sports spring kit, Rieger mufflers and RS 5 brake calipers.
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  • Audi allroad shooting brake show car surfaces

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    Here are the first official images of Audi’s crossover concept, which will be unveiled in Detroit next week.

    Finished in Ice Blue, the sculpted allroad shooting brake show car, which weighs 1,600 kg and measures 4.20 metres in length, is almost identical to the company’s Crosslane Coupe and rides on 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels and features raised suspension for additional ground clearance, Matrix LED headlights, a trademark e-tron single-frame grille with finer chrome bars and rugged aluminum underbody guards at the front and rear. The flanks feature plastic cladding and arch trims, while the rear wears a large roof spoiler, wrap-around LED clusters and tailpipes integrated within the bumper.

    The short overhangs, sloping roof line and coupe-like rear all serve to provide an athletic appearance, while the badging denotes a plug-in hybrid drivetrain beneath the skin developing a total output of 300 kW (408 hp) and 650 Nm of torque. The turbocharged 2.0 TSI petrol engine produces 215 kW (292 hp) of power and generates 380 Nm, along with an electric motor making 40 kW (54 hp) of power and 270 Nm integrated within the six-speed e-S tronic transmission. Thanks to its 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery the concept can cover a range of around 50 km (31 miles) running on pure electric power. If the all-wheel-drive system is in use, a second motor generating 114 hp (85 kW) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) sends power to the rear axle at low and moderate vehicle speeds.

    On the road 100 km/h happens in just 4.6 seconds, with top speed limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) or 130 km/h (81 mph) in electric mode. An astounding fuel consumption figure of 1.9 litres per 100 km is achievable, with CO2 emissions of 45g/km and a total driving range of 820 km (510 miles).

    Inside, the cabin is almost identical to the next-generation TT virtual cockpit teased by Audi at CES, right down to the large multi-function screen, smartphone-style text search function (MMI search) on the console and turbine-look vents with built-in controls and gauges.

    As with the previous Audi Shooting Brake concept, which was unveiled at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, we suspect that this is largely how the next TT will turn out.
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