Kamp-Lintfort styling specialist Prior Design has revealed its new widebody program to suit Porsche’s second-generation Cayenne SUV.
Constructed from Dura-Flex FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic), the PD600 package comprises of a new front bumper with additional intakes and lower spoiler, side skirts, fender flares and a ventilated rear bumper with integrated diffuser and aperture for centrally-mounted double tailpipes.
Pricing for the kit is €8,900 before painting and fitting.
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Senner Tuning has revealed its range of options to suit Audi’s current S5 Cabriolet.
The main changes comprise of an RS 5 radiator grille, which was painted gloss black along with the fog lamp covers and rear diffuser section. The factory suspension makes way for a Bilstein B16 coilover kit, while the new wheels are three-piece Work VS-XX items, measuring 9 and 10.5×20-inches and wrapped in 255/30 and 295/25 Continental Sport Contact 5P tyres.
Finally, Senner’s performance upgrade includes optimised ECU software, air filters and its own exhaust system with valve control, which sees output from the 3.0-litre supercharged V6 TFSI rise from 245 kW (329 hp) and 440 Nm of torque to 320 kW (429 hp) and 501 Nm. The V-Max was also disabled.
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Bülach-based tuning company Sportec has revealed its program for BMW’s potent 1 Series M Coupe Coupe.
Powered by a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six developing 246 kW (335 hp) and 450 Nm of torque in standard form, Sportec’s Stage 1 program uses remapped ECU software to take output to 287 kW (385 hp) and 600 Nm, while the Stage 2 option, which sees the inclusion of a new air filter, and exhaust system with downpipes and sports cat, results in 313 kW (420 hp) and 685 Nm. Those tweaks mean 100 km/h happens in just 4.3 seconds and 200 km/h appears in 15.5 seconds.
The 1M has also been fitted with Öhlins springs and dampers and a set of 19-inch Sportec SP10 alloy wheels. We’re loving the 2002 turbo-style decals too.
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F1 driver Mark Webber will be leaving Red Bull Racing at the end of the season after signing a long-term contract with Porsche to pilot its LMP1 sports prototype at the Le Mans 24 Hours and in the sports car World Endurance Championship WEC.
The popular Aussie, who will be joining Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas and Neel Jani in the driver line-up, previously competed at Le Mans for AMG Mercedes in the nineties before switching to F1 in 2001 for the Mild Seven Benetton Renault team.
“It’s an honour for me to join Porsche at its return to the top category in Le Mans and in the sports car World Endurance Championship and be part of the team. Porsche has written racing history as a manufacturer and stands for outstanding technology and performance at the highest level,” said Webber.
“I learned to appreciate Mark’s qualities when we were both involved in Formula 1. He is one of the best pilots I could imagine for our team. I’m absolutely delighted that we have such an experienced and fast regular
driver onboard from 2014,” commented Fritz Enzinger, Head of LMP1.
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UK motoring magazine Auto Express has revealed details of the next generation Audi R8.
In an effort to suck some flab from the company’s flagship supercar, Audi will utilize the 23 percent carbon fibre spaceframe body from its stillborn R8 e-tron, along with the electric car’s glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) suspension springs and anti-roll bars, carbon ceramic brakes and titanium rear hubs. Furthermore, the carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) hood and roof from the R8 LMS also contribute to the 2015 R8’s sub-1,500 kg weight.
And, rather than reduce capacity and add forced induction to the engine range, Audi will revise its V8 and V10 units with improved outputs of 336 kW (450 hp) and 425 kW (570 hp) respectively. Cylinder deactivation and stop-start functions aid a 10 percent improvement in fuel consumption over the outgoing vehicles.
Head over to Auto Express for more information and a gallery of exclusive images.
This latest video from DRIVE sees Chris Harris getting behind the wheel of Volkswagen’s seventh generation Golf GTI to see if it really warrants that iconic badge and price tag.
Developing 162 kW (220 hp) and 350 Nm of torque from its 2.0 TSI engine, 100 km/h appears in 6.5 seconds and top speed is 246 km/h. Yes, it’s got the familiar red grille trim and brake calipers, along with check upholstery reminiscent of the original 1970s version, but the market is crammed with performance hatchbacks to bursting pint.
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