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  • Audi A3 Saloon review

    Audi A3 Saloon
    Auto Express has carried out one of the first reviews of the new Audi A3 Saloon model.

    Designed to satisfy demand for a compact Saloon in China and America, Audi believes that it will outsell the popular A3 hatchback within three years. Sharing the same wheelbase and powerplant range as the A3 Sportback, choices begin with a 90 kW (121 hp) 1.4-litre TFSI right up to the flagship S3 version, which uses a 221 kW (300 hp) 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder for propulsion.

    Audi teases a new variant in its latest A3 media brochure, so we’re guessing that it’ll either be the RS 3 Saloon, or a fat ghost that loves photobombing.
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  • Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG vs the Volkswagen Golf GTI and BMW M135i

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    Following his review of the Mercedes A 45 AMG, Autocar’s Steve Sutcliffe sets out to see if the brilliant Baby AMG is deserving of its substantial asking price when the Volkswagen Golf GTI and BMW’s M135i are brought into the equation.

    Equipped with the most powerful 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine in the world, the A 45 AMG is propelled by an all-aluminium, turbocharged AMG lump producing 265 kW (360 hp) and 450 Nm of torque, while the seventh generation Golf GTI is powered by the company’s 2.0 TSI engine, which develops 162 kW (220 hp) or 169 kW (230 hp) when specified with the new performance package – as seen here.

    Looking like the bargain of the century, the M135i is packing a turbocharged 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder, which churns out a delicious 235 kW (320 hp) and 450 Nm.

    If you had to part with your hard-earned bread for one, which would it be?
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  • Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet vs Jaguar F-Type V8 S

    Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
    The latest video from Auto Express sees Owen Mildenhall taking to the track to compare the new Jaguar F-Type V8 with Porsche’s current 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet.

    The F-Type V8 S is propelled by a supercharged 5.0-litre V8 developing 364 kW (488 hp) and 625 Nm of torque, while the 3.8-litre flat-six engine in the 911 Carrera 4S produces 294 kW (400 hp) and 440 Nm of torque.
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  • Tuned BMW 4 Series Coupe imagined

    BMW 4 Series Coupe
    Warrington-based automotive artist Jack Davies has given us a glimpse of how a tuned 4 Series Coupe may look – before the car has even hit BMW’s showrooms.

    Using the 225 kW (306 hp) 435i Coupe with M Sport Package as a base, Jack has applied candy red paintwork to the body before lowering the suspension and fitting a set of HRE P43SC alloy wheels finished in bronze. Carbon fibre aero pieces on the front bumper, fender outlets and side skirts complete the conversion.

    [Source: jackdarton]

  • BMW M6 Gran Coupe review

    BMW M6 Gran Coupe
    This new episode of Motor Trend’s Ignition sees Senior Editor Jonny Lieberman sample the BMW M6 Gran Coupe and asks if it is the best M model that money can by.

    Designed to take on the popular Mercedes CLS 63 AMG and Audi’s RS 7, the M6 Gran Coupe builds on the regular 6 Series Gran Coupe with an aggressive front bumper featuring large air intakes and lip spoiler, a CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced plastic) roof panel, flared wheel arches housing 20-inch five-spoke M alloys, wider side skirts and a rear apron with CFRP diffuser and quadruple tailpipes.

    Power comes from the company’s 4.4-litre biturbo V8 engine, which develops 412 kW (560 hp) and 680 Nm of torque at its disposal, meaning a 0-100 km/h time of 4.2 seconds and limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) or 305 km/h (189 mph) with the M Driver’s Package specified.
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  • Lamborghini announces Blancpain Super Trofeo rental pricing

    Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo
    Following the series in Europe and Asia, Lamborghini has announced further details of its Blancpain Super Trofeo program for North America.

    The five race calendar will run alongside Grand-AM, ALMS and IndyCar, beginning with Lime Rock Park on July 5, followed by Kansas Speedway on August 7, Calabogie on September 7, Virginia International Raceway on October 5 and Fontana on October 18. The leading drivers at the end of the season will be given the opportunity to compete against their European and Asian counterparts at the World Final in Vallelunga, Italy, in November.

    Rental is priced at US$17,500 per driver, or US$35,000 per car, per race weekend. In return you get 120 minutes of practice in two sessions, a 40 minute qualifying session and two 50 minute races. A full service package – including tyres – is also included, as well as car transportation, driver race suits, paddock passes and Lamborghini’s trackside hospitality.

    The tasty racecar is based on Lamborghini’s facelifted Gallardo, using its glorious 5.2-litre V10 engine, which transmits 419 kW (570 hp) to all four wheels. Notable changes include an aerodynamic performance kit with large front spoiler, front dive planes, a ten-position rear wing, colossal diffuser and roll-cage. All cars use 18-inch lightweight competition wheels with Pirelli racing tyres, racing ABS with steel brakes and disabled launch control.
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