German Car Scene

Author: Warren M

  • G-Power BMW M5 revealed


    Following on from last year’s sneak preview, G-Power, the Bayern-based BMW tuning specialist, has officially revealed its program for the F10M M5.

    Adding its own G-POWER Bi-Tronik III software to the car, G-Power takes the turbocharged 4.4 V8’s output from 418 kW (560 hp) and 680 Nm (502 lb/ft) of torque to a more appetising 477 kW (640 hp) and 777 Nm (573 lb/ft). That translates to a new 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of just 3.9 seconds, while 0-200 km/h takes a mere 11.9 seconds. G-Power also fits its ‘Deeptone’ stainless steel rear muffler with twin-double tailpipes.

    Keeping that extra power in check is an adjustable GM5-RS coilover suspension kit which features nine selectable settings for both bound and rebound, while the company’s brake upgrade system consists of six-piston calips, larger surface pads and 396 mm ceramic brake discs providing minimum fade at high temparatures. The wheels are G-Power’s 21 inch Silverstone RS items, covered in 265/30 and 305/25 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres.

    G-Power promises more power for the M5, hinting that development of its M5 Hurricane II program is in ‘full force’ and that it may just eclipse the awesome 597 kW (800 hp) M5 Hurricane RR. Scary stuff.

    [Source: G-Power]

  • DTM: SPENGLER WINS AT THE NORISRING


    Bruno Spengler retook the drivers’ championship lead after winning his second DTM race of 2011, at a wet Norisring today. Poor weather conditions forced the race to be shortened to 64 laps, which saw Spengler’s team-mate Jamie Green finishing second, and Audi’s Martin Tomczyk taking the third step on the podium – in a 2010 A4.

    Pit stops aside, Spengler led the entire race, building up a five second lead over Green – after second place man Gary Paffett had to retire due to a collision with a wall. Green had cut the gap to just one second, and even radio’d the team at one point, informing them that he was “faster than the car in front,” but he wasn’t given any favours from the pit wall, meaning Spengler could enjoy his third win at the Norisring.

    [Source: Mercedes-Benz]

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  • STIRLING MOSS AT GOODWOOD IN HIS PORSCHE 718 RS 60


    Fantastic footage of Sir Stirling Moss driving his very own Porsche 718 RS 60 up the Goodwood Hill as part of the 2011 Festival of Speed. Whilst he may not usually associated with racing Porsche cars, Moss raced the 718 RS 60 in the infamous Targa Florio in 1961, and described it as being perfect for the race. (more…)

  • Car To Driver Email: Change My Fuel Pump

    Imagine your car warning you of an icy road ahead, reading the text messages arriving on your phone or sending you an e-mail that one of its components needs replacing soon.

    This is the vision driving automotive telematics, a technology that experts say needs only a successful business model to be a runaway hit.

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  • Porsche Shows Le Mans Racer Prototype

    Porsche chose the Paris Motor Show to display an improved version of its Le Mans prototype racer.

    porsche spyder le mans

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  • Audi To Produce Q6?

    German car publication AutoZeitung has a computer generated image of the crossover-coupe Audi Q6 SAC (Sport Activity Coupe) which is said to be under consideration from Audi management.

    audi q6 drawing

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