German Car Scene

Month: February 2012

  • It’s official: 2013 Audi RS 4 Avant


    After a zillion renderings, Audi has officially unveiled its new RS 4 Avant model.

    Propelled by the company’s trusty 4.2 FSI engine, which transfers its power to all four wheels via a flappy paddle-operated seven-speed S tronic gearbox, the Avant has 331 kW (450 hp) and 430 Nm (317 lb/ft) at its disposal, meaning this family-friendly supercar can crack 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 4.7 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), although Audi can raise this figure to 280 km/h (174 mph) if you ask them nicely enough. The car’s Launch Control, which optimizes clutch engagement, minimizes wheel slip, providing explosive acceleration off the line.

    Weight is reduced thanks to the use of aluminium in the five-link front suspension and self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension, while hiding behind the 19-inch (or 20-inch as an option) ten-spoke alloy wheels lurks eight piston front calipers and vented 365 mm discs, or optional carbon fibre ceramic discs gripped by six-piston calipers.

    Visually the RS 4’s face is dominated by that hexagonal single-frame grille, wedge-shaped headlights with LED daytime running lights and relatively-restrained air intakes, while the previously-seen flared arches have made way for boxier items reminiscent of the RS 6 and iconic ur-quattro. LED lights also feature at the rear, along with two oval tailpipes and an upturned diffuser integrated within the bumper.

    Inside, the cabin is based around Black or Moon Silver Nappa leather sports seating, which can be swapped for bucket seats or more decadent, ventilated deluxe seats. Switchgear is a mixture of chrome and aluminium, while the inlays are carbon fibre or brushed aluminium, piano black or stainless steel mesh as an option.

    The RS 4 Avant will be hitting showrooms by Autumn 2012 starting at a price of € 76,600 in Germany.

    [Source: Audi]

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  • Rolls-Royce Ghost program by Vorsteiner


    Tuning specialist Vorsteiner has released initial details and a rendering of its new Rolls-Royce Ghost program.

    Constructed from carbon fibre, the kit includes a replacement lower front spoiler with central splitter, a subtle boot lid spoiler and rear diffuser with integrated aero fins. The finished article will also feature side skirts with blade attachments.

    Completing the look is a set of 24-inch, 3-Piece aluminium Wheels fitted with the same self-levelling centre R-R caps.

    If you want your Ghost to resemble a teenage lottery winner’s Chrysler 300C, you know who to call.

    [Source: Vorsteiner]

  • ASMA Design previews Lamborghini Aventador program


    Renowned for giving cars such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the appearance of a low-rent Darth Vader, Bohmte-based styling company Asma Design has released this rendering previewing its body program for Lamborghini’s epic Aventador. Expect aggressive sill extensions, extra grilles, a raised wing, more extreme diffuser and wheels with a deep concave face. Just what this shrinking violet was crying out for…

    [Source: ASMA Design]

  • Vivid Racing VR825 Porsche 911 Turbo


    Here’s a pretty cool promo video from Vivid Racing, demonstrating the wares it has on offer. Shot locally, around the rolling roads and on track at Arizona Motorsports Park, the VR825 Porsche 911 Turbo wears a Vorsteiner body package and matte black HRE C93 wheels, while under its skin lies an adjustable KW Suspension kit and a pair of GT3076rs turbochargers running at 1.6 bar of boost. Enjoy.

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  • Audi RS 5 Coupe footage


    Here’s a compilation of footage featuring Audi’s facelifted RS 5 Coupe in action. Powered by that glorious 4.2 FSI, which delivers 331 kW (450 hp) and 430 Nm (317 lb/ft) of torque, the RS 5 flies to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.6 seconds and reaches a limited top speed of 250 kmh (155 mph), although Audi could increase that to 280 km/h (174 mph).

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  • Prior Design Porsche Cayenne kit


    Kamp-Lintfort styling company Prior Design has developed a widebody program for the Type 955 Porsche Cayenne.

    The kit, constructed from Dura-Flex FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic), consists of a replacement front bumper which features colossal grilles, two pairs of driving lamps and LED daytime running lights, four wheel arch extensions, side skirts and a new rear bumper with integrated diffuser. The whole package is priced at € 3,900 (excluding fitting and painting), while that sports exhaust system with twin-double tailpipes retails at € 1,199.

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