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  • BMW 330d by BBM Motorsport

    BBM Motorsport BMW 330d
    Senden tuning specialist BBM Motorsport has released details of its latest project based on BMW’s E91 330d model.

    Visual changes include a body wrap applied by the guys from SFT Carwrap using matte red foil for the main sections of the Estate with contrasting matte black for the roof, mirror casings, air intake edges and kidney grille surrounds. A KW Street Comfort coilover suspension kit drops the vehicle over a set of BBS CH-R alloy wheels, which measure 8 and 9 x 19 inches and wear 225/35 and 225/30 rubber.

    Beneath the hood BBM fits its own ECU software along with a full SuperSprint exhaust system and Pipercross air filter, resulting in output from the turbocharged six-cylinder jumping from 170 kW (231 hp) and 520 Nm of torque to 201 kW (274 hp) and 659 Nm.
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  • Skoda Rapid StylePLUS revealed

    Skoda Rapid StylePLUS
    Skoda has announced details of a StylePLUS version of its popular Rapid model.

    Available in Candy White, Sprint Yellow, Corrida Red, Rally Green and Denim Blue, the special edition features black gloss detailing on its boot lid spoiler, rear-view mirrors and the bars on the front bumper and side doors, while the black and silver 17-inch ‘Ray’ alloy wheels complete the car’s exterior.

    Moving inside, the satin black cabin receives sports seats, stainless steel pedals, a leather trimmed steering wheel, gear stick and handbrake. The steering wheel also features also a piano lacquer finish to match the piano black dashboard inserts. A radio/CD player comes as standard.

    There are six engines to choose from; starting with the 55 kW (74 hp) 1.2 MPI, a 1.2 TSI developing either 63 kW (84 hp) or 77 kW (103 hp) (with six speed transmission), and a 90 kW (121 hp) 1.4 TSI (available with the DSG gearbox). Diesel fans get the choice of a 66 kW (89 hp) or 77 kW (103 hp) 1.6 TDI.

    Available to order immediately, optional extras include the Amundsen+ navigation system with DAB function and xenon headlights and front fog lights with ‘cornering light’ function.
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  • Rally Germany results

    WRC Rally Germany 2013
    Before the start of Rally Germany many were expecting Sebastien Ogier to wrap up the title with a few events to spare, but it was Jari-Matti Latvala who stepped up to the plate following Ogier’s departure off-road on day two.

    Damaged suspension saw the Frenchman retire and rejoin on Saturday under Rally 2 regulations, instantly taking two stage wins, but the 25 minutes of penalty time meant he was way back in 25th place – a world away from the leading pack of Latvala, Neuville and Sordo. Latvala maintained his position throughout the day – despite clipping a massive concrete block in a forest section.

    Things later deteriorated for Volkswagen after the damage to Latvala’s Polo meant that his co-driver Anttila had to hold the passenger door closed during stage 12. Communication problems contributed to Latvala sliding off the track and tearing his rear brake off, forcing him to pull out of the rally before returning in seventh place on Sunday, while Ogier finished the day in 24th. Thierry Neuville went off at the same rain-soaked left bend, but moved to the head of the field after completing the stage with a log jammed beneath his Fiesta. The second loop of the ‘Arena Panzerplatte’ stage was cancelled following a fatal accident during the historic rally being held in the forest.

    Sunday saw a tense duel between Dani Sordo and Thierry Neuville, with Sordo pulling out a slender lead early on. Brake and set-up problems for Neuville affected his performance, but he held on to second place behind the Spaniard, who secured the first victory of his 10-year WRC career. Mikko Hirvonen ran a steady rally to make it two Citroen’s on the podium, while Ogier and Latvala could only manage 16th and 7th, but did win three bonus points and one point respectively following the final Dhrontal Power Stage. Sordo split the Volkswagen pair with two points.

    The third Polo of Andreas Mikkelsen was withdrawn due to co-driver being diagnosed with a fractured seventh vertebra and partially fractured eighth vertebra, presumably caused during Rally Finland three weeks ago.
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  • Magnus Walker disturbs the peace

    Magnus Walker
    Following on from the brilliant Urban Outlaw film, here’s Yorkshire’s finest export Magnus Walker with his hot rod-inspired Porsche 911.

    Shot late at night around Downtown LA and Little Tokyo as part of a feature for the new Hong Kong-based Obscura magazine, Magnus shares his philosophy regarding this timeless icon as he gives it the beans in his uniquely modified – but unrestored – 1971 911T.
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  • Motor Trend’s world’s greatest drag race returns

    Motor Trend's world's greatest drag race
    Part of Motor Trend‘s annual search for the world’s best driver’s car usually includes a mass drag race between the vehicles competing, and 2013 was no different.

    The second video features Angus MacKenzie, Carlos Lago and famed race car driver Randy Pobst as they whittle down an impress pile of machines, including the Nissan GT-R Track Edition, SRT Viper, Jaguar F-Type V8 S, Aston Martin Vanquish, Mercedes-Benz E 63 S AMG and Bentley Continental GT Speed, to just three vehicles; Porsche’s 911 Carrera 4S, the Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series and Audi’s R8 V10 plus.

    If you don’t know which car took the title, we’ll give you a clue – it was German.
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  • Win a ride in Volkswagen’s Polo R WRC car

    Volkswagen Polo R WRC - Rally Portugal
    Following his recent experience in a Volkswagen Polo R WRC car alongside Jari-Matti Latvala, Arsenal footballer Lukas Podolski has launched an auction giving you the chance to do the same thing.

    All proceeds go to the German national team player’s own charity, the Lukas Podolski Foundation, which backs projects aimed at integrating and supporting socially disadvantaged children and young adults in Germany and Poland. As well as the taxi ride in the 235 kW (315 hp) machine the winning bidder will also receive a Peltor G78 performance intercom helmet signed by Poldi.

    “I love speed, so I was not afraid at all. You are shaken about so much, it’s like being in a washing machine – left, right, up, down. It really is high-performance sport, and I have the utmost respect,” recalls Lukas.
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