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Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
If you’ve always been of the opinion that the Maserati GranTurismo had too much luxury and too little sport aspects, you’d be happy to know that the people at Modena share your opinion and changed it.
The company has revealed the 2011 MC Stradale which is described as the “fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the Maserati range.” Drawing inspiration from the Tofeo Race Car, the Stradale features an aerodynamic body kit, a revised suspension for “razor-sharp handling” and high performance brakes.
Power comes from a 4.7-liter V8 with 450 bhp. It enables the car to hit a top speed in excess of 300 km/h (186 mph).
[ Source: Maserati ]
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September 20th, 2010
Audi A7 Sportback S-Line - leaked image
Following the official release of the all-new Audi A7 Sportback, the German automaker has revealed the first full set of photos and details featuring the two S-Line kits that will be available for the car. While one package includes both interior furnishings and new wheels, the other updates the exterior.
Presumably, the S-Line packages will be available on the Audi A7 Sportback when it comes on the European market later this year.
Check out Carscoop for more info and pictures…
[Source: Carscoop ]
July 29th, 2010
Seat Ibiza SC Sport Limited Edition
Seat has announced a limited edition Ibiza Sport Coupe for the German market.
Labled the Sport Limited, this Ibiza features a unique body kit with new bumpers, aggressive side skirts, a roof-mounted spoiler, and a center-mounted dual exhaust system. Other cool extras on the car include a Lumina Orange paint job, black 17-inch alloy wheels, roof, and mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and a reverse-sensing system.
Also the interior is fitted with colour highlights, orange this time (compared to the black on the exterior). The air vent surrounds, gear knob, door pulls, seat stitching and aluminum pedals all have orange accents.
Under the hood, power is generated by a 1.6-liter petrol engine with 104 hp and 153 Nm of torque. It is expected that the car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 10.1 seconds, and hitting a top speed of 188 km/h (117 mph).
This limited edition car will be priced at €20,620 ($25,075 / €17,230), production will be limited to 300 units.
[Source: carscoop]
June 1st, 2010
The Porsche 928 is Reborn
The German firm is busy developing a luxurious, 2+2 front-engined grand tourer – it’s a spiritual successor to the 928. This ‘new 928’ will be a fifth model line, and is designed to sit above the sportier 911 in the range.
With this new front-engined GT car, Porsche hopes to take on rivals such as the Ferrari 599 GTB, Bentley Continental GT and Aston Martin DB9. And looking at the exclusive picture, we think the Panamera-based coupé could very well stun the competition.
While the nose is virtually identical to the Panamera, its shortened wheelbase and 2+2 layout results in a far more curvy design and smoother lines at the back. While some have criticised the Panamera’s bloated rear, the 928’s muscular haunches and neater proportions should attract a new group of style-conscious customers.
A variety of big V8 engines will be available, set to come with four or rear-wheel drive. Yet in these times where everything that ‘green’ is hot, Porsche is planning to bring the Cayenne SUV hybrid next year, shortly followed by a petrol-electric version of the Panamera. And there’s no doubt that the new 928 will get the hybrid drivetrain too.
The 928 is going to fit nicely into Porsche’s pricing line-up somewhere between the 911 and Panamera. The four-door supersaloon ranges from £70,000-£95,000, while the 911 starts a little lower, at just over £60,000, but stretches to £128,000 for the GT2.
One could expect the 928 to get a pricetag between £65,000 and £90,000 when it goes on sale in 2012.
[Source: adapted from Auto Express]
October 30th, 2009
Specter Werkes Corvette GTR
Specter Werkes has announced they’ll be revealing their Corvette GTR at the SEMA Motor Show next week.
The tuned car is based on the Corvette Z06 and boasts a monstrous 800 bhp. The GTR is powered by a 7.0-litre twin-turbocharged LS7 V8 from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. While details are limited we know that some performance goodies include a StopTech STR braking system (with six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers) and a Corsa exhaust with unique tips.
Specter Werkes has also paid attention to the styling of the supercar, the Corvette features an aggressive body kit, a matte black rear-end, and lightweight HRE CF40 carbon fiber wheels. Inside, the car is supplied with “Spinneybeck hand-tipped leather interior accents” among other special touches.
[Source: Specter Werkes via wcf]
October 30th, 2009
One of the most revered names in sports car history, the Porsche Spyder, is back! And our exclusive illustrations show for the first time how the sub-Boxster two-seater will shape up when it arrives in 2013.
Based on the VW Bluesport Concept’s underpinnings, also set to be shared with the forthcoming Audi R2, the new ‘baby’ Porsche will be aiming to maintain the firm’s reputation for unrivalled driving dynamics, but in a much lighter, fuel efficient and affordable package than any model in recent memory.
The new Spyder will offer the same open air driving experience as the Boxster, thanks to its folding canvas roof, but at just 3.99 metres long, it will be significantly smaller than the current entry-level Porsche. That means a range of four-cylinder turbocharged engines raided from the VW parts bin will be plenty to deliver genuine sportscar thrills.
Entry-level cars will use a version of the 200bhp 2.0 TFSI engine borrowed from the VW Golf GTI, mounted behind the driver and between the two axles for optimum handling balance. A Sport version will feature the same unit, but turned up to around 280bhp for a scintillating turn of pace.
[Source: AutoExpress]
June 24th, 2009
The image of the white BMW X1, which you are obviously so deeply focused on, is blurred by design. It’s part of yet another teasing game by BMW to build hype around the company’s newest and smallest SUV. Websites like Facebook have been used to drum up support with the target market which consists mainly of young people.
After plenty of spy pictures and official teaser images and videos the X1 will finally make a splash into the European market this autumn. Power will come from petrol and turbo diesel engines with horsepower figures of up to 204.
Wait for the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show for some face time. Full clear frontal shots will probably become available some time before then. And by that we mean shots of the car.
Source: Facebook
June 24th, 2009
2010 Ford Mustang with glass roof
Ford has unveiled a new panoramic glass roof option for the recently redesigned 2010 Mustang.
Designed to offer a convertible-like driving experience, the Mustang’s glass roof has been specially engineered to filter out 90 percent of the sun’s heat-generating infrared (IR) rays and 96 percent of burn-causing ultraviolet (UV) rays. This effectively means the Glass Roof Mustang is the only coupe to be equipped with a sun protection factor (SPF) of approximately 50.
Ford also points out that “scientific studies show that increased exposure to sunshine or bright light is therapeutic because it regulates the body’s synthesis of melatonin, a mood-regulating hormone that modulates the circadian cycle of sleep and wakefulness.” So there you have it, this Mustang can make you feel better! - Yeah you got it, we’re not buying it either…
To get that warm and fuzzy feeling, head to your local Ford dealer and spend an extra $1,995.
[Source: Ford]
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June 19th, 2009
Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the facelifted 2010 Mercedes S-Class less than 24 hours after pictures from a leaked brochure appeared on the web.
From the front the facelifted model boasts a more pronounced grille, a revised bumper with chrome inserts in the air intakes, as well as LED daytime driving lights, indicators and marker lights for the S 400 HYBRID and S 600 (They are part of a package on the other S-Class models). Out back the changes are less noticeable as the only modifications are the addition of new LED taillights and a revised exhaust system that is integrated into the rear bumper.
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April 8th, 2009
- Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster -
The Limited Edition Lamborghini Murciélago LP650-4 Roadster comes along just in time for you fat cats to open up your wallets again. Lamborghini is hoping that the draw of the 650 horsepower from an uprated 6.5-liter V12,486 Lb-Ft of torque, 0-62 time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 205 mph will help to distract you from the god-awful Grigio Telesto (grey) and Arancio (orange) mixed exterior.
Significant identifying features of the 50-unit limited edition besides the paint are the LP 650-4 logo applied to the side of the front fascia and also on the retractable air intakes, a transparent engine cover and the lack of a roof. Hop inside and you’ll find an Alcantara wrapped interior featuring matching orange bits on the paddle shifters, e-gear selector plate and stitching throughout.
March 18th, 2009
