Last week Bugatti revealed the conceptual four-door super sedan 16 C Galibier at a private event to a select group of customers, who Bugatti refers to as “opinion-makers.” The event took place at the firm’s home in Molsheim. The 16 C Galibier could very well go into production in the next couple of years. According to Bugatti’s current [...]
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Bugatti 16C Galibier: Super Sedan Concept
Video: Mercedes SLS AMG
Generally a roadster has a long bonnet, a very low profile, and a small boot. Only two people can sit in it. This new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG pretty much fits this definition. Already confirmed as a Frankfurt debutant, the video shows some of the SLS’ abilities on a track and on the road.
A main attraction is [...]
Promo video: Audi R8 Spyder
This is the awesome new promo video of the Audi R8 Spyder supercar. The video has an interesting soundtrack, and shows the car driving in various locations in the quick, thirty-second spot.
The R8 Spyder has a 525-horsepower 5.2-liter V10 engine, which you hear quite clearly in the video. This powerplant gets the car up to [...]
Tuner Roush introduces two 540-horsepower Mustangs
Tuner Roush has introduced a new stallion lineup in the form of the Stage 3 and the 540RH Mustang. The 2010 Roush Mustang Stage 3 gets a 540-horsepower upgrade complete with a second-generation R2300 supercharger, high-flow fuel rails and injectors, upgraded fuel pump and a beefier clutch.
Interior enhancements include ROUSH® leather seats with an embroidered [...]
Porsche 911 Sport Classic at Frankfurt Motor Show
This week Porsche showed the limited edition 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 408 horsepower supercar is based on the Carrera S, and comes with a 3.8-liter engine.
With the 23 horsepower increase over the Carrera S, it only takes 4.6 seconds to reach 100 km/h in the 911 SC and continues [...]
Video: New Bentley Mulsanne at the Frankfurt Motor Show
Bentley has revealed its all-new Mulsanne at the Frankfurt Motor Show. This luxury saloon is the company’s new flagship, powered by a turbocharged V8 that manages to produce an impressive 508 hp and 1020Nm of torque.
If you ask us, that is probably the only positive aspect of this car. Looking at the Mulsanne’s frontal design, especially the position [...]
Audi A5 Sportback at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
Although the U.S. market won’t be getting the Audi A5 Sportback, based on the reaction here on the floor in Frankfurt, Audi won’t have any problem moving them in Europe. It took us longer to get clear shots of the A5 than any other car at Audi (even the R8 Spyder), and when we returned [...]
Bentley Continental GT and GTC Series 51 Revealed in Frankfurt
Bentley has unveiled the new Series 51 Continental package, for the GT and GTC, at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
This bespoke package allows buyers to choose a customizable three-tone interior. The model presented in Frankfurt has Imperial Blue primary and secondary hides, Linen seats, and Newmarket Tan accents. Other items include a matching truck mat, diamond [...]
Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio at Frankfurt Motor Show
Alfa Romeo has taken the wraps off the new MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde (four-leaf clover) at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
As a replacement for the defunct MiTo GTA, the Quadrifoglio Verde features an impressive 170hp 1.4-liter MultiAir turbocharged petrol engine. In combination with the new six-speed transmission, which has been specially designed to deliver quick changes and improved fuel [...]
Video: BMW 5 Series GT Live in Frankfurt
BMW has used the Frankfurt Motor Show to officially introduce the highly controversial 5-Series Gran Turismo.
As the video proves, the car is definitely ‘not a looker’ but the GT does have some redeeming values. It offers the same rear legroom as the 7-Series, the same headroom as the X5, and up to 1,700 liters (59.5 cu ft) of [...]
