German Car Scene

Month: September 2012

  • Porsche 918 Spyder brochure leaked


    Following on from yesterday’s videos, these images from the official Porsche 918 Spyder brochure have mysteriously found their way on the internetwork.

    At the heart of the 1,160 kg Spyder is a 425 kW (570 hp) 4.6-litre V8 engine, which is backed up by a 90 kW (121 hp) hybrid module at the rear along with a 80 kW (107 hp) electric motor powering the front wheels. When using electric power alone, top speed is 150 km/h (93 mph) with a range of 25 kilometres achievable – depending on driving style but, with the full 574 kW (770 hp) a its disposal, 100 km/h happens in just 3 seconds, while top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph). It has also recorded a time of 7 minutes, 14 seconds at the Nurburgring, making it the fourth fastest production car around there. All from a car capable of consuming three litres of fuel every 100 kilometres.

    New information tells us that the targa roof panel is constructed from clear-coated carbon fibre and the front boot has a capacity of 110 Litres. Optional extras include Salzburg Racing and Martini Racing body films, while the special Liquid Metal Grey or Blue paintwork finishes will set you back an additional €50,000!

    The most notable option is the Weissach Package, which includes six-point harnesses, front and rear dive planes. lightweight braking system, Alcantara and carbon interior trim. Deletion of the arm-rest, door storage, air-con and audio help to achieve a 35kg weight reduction.
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  • 535 hp Frozen Grey BMW M3 Coupe driven


    In this new episode of DRIVE, The Smoking Tire’s Matt Farah visits Monticello Motor Club to hang out with the Turner Motorsport race team, who’ve brought along their 535 hp Frozen Grey BMW M3 Coupe project street car and Continental Tire Series Championship-winning M3 race car.
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  • Volkswagen Amarok Canyon special edition


    Volkswagen has revealed details of the Amarok Canyon special edition ahead of its official début at Hanover’s IAA Commercial Vehicles show later this week.

    Following on from the company’s concept version, the Amarok Canyon wears ‘Copper Orange’ paintwork paintwork with colour-coded undercarriage guards, black wheelarches, sill sidebars and rear bumper, and 17-inch ‘Roca’ alloy wheels with 245/70 R 17 All Terrain tyres.

    Moving inside, the cabin receives two-tone partially leather seats in Moon Rock and Anthracite, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and matt chrome trim elements. Powerplant choices include the current 90 kW (121 hp) and 120 kW (161 hp) turbo-diesels mated to the company’s 4MOTION four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive system.

    Due to hit Volkswagen showrooms in early 2013 with Reflex Silver, Natural Grey and Sand Beige colour schemes will be added, with options including a differential lock, 18-inch wheels with road tyres and a fancy lamp bar with four extra headlights also on offer.
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  • Porsche 918 Spyder on the road


    Here’s a great video of the forthcoming Porsche 918 Spyder in action this week. Captured by supercar fanatic Shmee150, this 918 was one of five flying around the public roads circling the Nurburgring, where it is due to be unveiled imminently. We’ve also added new videos from M5Board, with walkarounds and close-ups from Gran Turismo Nurburgring Evo 2012.
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  • Wide-track Porsche 911 previewed by Kahn Design


    Bradford-based tuning specialist Kahn Design has shared this teaser image of its wide-track program for the new Porsche 911 with us.

    No information accompanied the picture, but we can see the wheel arch extensions along with vented pieces for the rear bumper to continue the flow of the arches. Expect a lower front spoiler to be included too. There also appears to be an exhaust system with quadruple crosshair tailpipes, while the new wheels are Kahn’s own Monza forged wheels items.

    [Source: Kahn Design]

  • BMW M5 by K3 Projekt


    Florida-based custom specialists K3 Projekt and Soho Imports have joined forces to create this subtle program for the popular V10-engined E60 BMW M5.

    Aerodynamically, this family-friendly supercar wears an additional front fascia with integrated lip and large air intake trims and corner spoilers constructed from carbon fibre, while at the rear there’s a vented diffuser section.

    The car’s monochrome theme is continued with the new rolling stock, thanks to a set of K3 Projekt’s Projekt 1 wheels. Measuring 9 and 11×20-inches and wrapped in 255/30 and 305/25 tyres, their rims and windows are finished in high-gloss black with the spoke faces painted to match the Alpine White bodywork.
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