In this video you’ll see Car and Driver testing a Porsche Panamera Turbo for 24 hours. The 2010 Panamera Turbo only takes 3.3 seconds to reach 0-60 mph and its top speed is 193 mph. Enjoy!
[Source: Car and Driver]
MTM Audi TT-RS
MTM has used the stock 2.5-litre 5-cylinder turbo as a basis. By adjusting the engine control unit and fitting a new exhaust system with new middle- and end- pipes with throttle valves, the car not only sounds great but also revs higher.
MTM offers three stages of power, though we must say the differences between the stages are very small. Stage 1 offers 404bhp and 550Nm while stage 2 gives out 408bhp and the same amount of torque. The highest stage offers maximum power of 424bhp and 560Nm, does 0 - 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and achieves a top speed of 297 km/h. The car is provided with MTM sport wheels with the original BIMOTO design measuring 19-inch or 20-inch.
[Source: MTM]
Mercedes-Benz has released some more promotional material of the upcoming 2010 SLS AMG. The earlier driving footage is now joined by a number of new clips including studio beauty shots. You’ll see close attention is paid to details like the open gullwing doors, LED daytime running lights and an engine bay cutaway. While the soundtrack of the engine is heard throughout the video, the interior and a number of its features are revealed.
The SLS AMG is a modern interpretation of the original 300 SL “Gullwing” produced between 1952 and 1963. It features a 6.3-litre (6208cc) naturally aspirated V8 making 420kW (571hp) and 650Nm of torque sent to the rear wheels by a 7-speed double clutch transmission. It will run from 0 - 100km/h in 3.8 seconds and top off at 315km/h.
Check out some other videos of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG after the break.
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The dream of hitting the open road and taking that unexpected turn appeals to the
Mustang side in all of us. The Ford Mustang brings generations together unlike any
vehicle on the market and Ford was able to make the dream of Joseph Cram and his
father come true with the ultimate unexpected turn.
Joseph Cram, known as Hot Rod Joe, and his father Ralph Cram always dreamt of taking
a road trip together in a Ford Mustang. In fact, the Houston resident and his father
spent years rebuilding their very own 68 Mustang Coupe with the hopes to someday
drive the vehicle together across country, until they were forced to sell their
vehicle due to the tough economic times. 16 years later, the Crams dream of cruising
in a Mustang became a reality when they were given the opportunity to take a road
trip from Houston to Detroit and participate in the Woodward Dream Cruise - one of
the largest automotive gatherings in the world.
The Crams experience was made possible by participating in Ford Motor Companys “The
‘10 Unleashed” program, which encourages consumers to submit entries describing their
ultimate Mustang dream experience in 250 words or less. Videos chronicling the
father and son unleashing their Mustang sides are featured starting today at
www.the2010mustang.com.
The content of this post was provided by M80 Marketing.
As a press stunt, BMW decided to sex up their new wind tunnel by inviting the Dutch model Sylvie van der Vaart for a photo shoot. Officially called a “hairdo experiment”, Sylvie started out by wearing “an eighties-style Bordeaux-colored dress,” echoing the 1987 BMW 3 Series Convertible she was sitting in. Later, she changed into “an elegant beige-colored trouser suit” and got behind the wheel of a 2009 3 Series Convertible.
As you would imagine, the differences in aerodynamics between the two cars were quite remarkable. As Van der Vaart said: “What a difference from the older model! I couldn’t feel the wind at all (in the 2009 model) - I even had to check to see if they’d even turned it on.”
[Source: BMW]
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]
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]
2010 Ford Mustang Steeda Autosports
Ford is planning to bring a large batch of vehicles to the SEMA Show, being held in Las Vegas next week. Amongst the offerings will be eight different Ford Mustangs, each tuned by a different firm, and five variants of the Ford F-150 pick-up truck.
The American automaker is pushing the idea that the Mustang, now 45 years old, “is the most customized car in the $31.8 billion aftermarket industry.” The eight Mustangs are meant to prove this point, with 3d Carbon’s version leading the way. Using their Boy Racer design that was first seen in 2005, 3dCarbon’s custom aero kit will likely be a hit at the show.
Tuner Galpin Auto Sports will be showing off their version of the Ford Racing-tuned, supercharged, 550 hp wide-body Mustang convertible. Nearby, Steeda Autosports will display the Steeda Q350, a “super responsive” version of the sports car meant for the track. Other tuners participating include Ford Vehicle Personalization, H&R Special Springs, Paul’s High Performance, Street Scene Equipment, and Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Amongst the cars are the Ford F150 tune-jobs. Ford claims that F150 models are “the most customized trucks in the $31.8 billion aftermarket industry.” Ford Vehicle Personalization will bring out the F-150 Project FX2 Sport 6.2-liter with a dark grille, new front lighting, and a new set of wheels. Painted in Red Candy with gold graphics, the car also comes with a dual-tip rear exhaust. Also, K-Daddyz Kustomz will be in Vegas, with a truck showing off 24-inch wheels, and a “air bag suspension.” It comes with a supercharged, 5.4-liter engine, and meant to offer “urban luxury.”
Other F-150 tuners include Malibu Customz, Superlift, and DeWalt, who will be showing off a 2011 Super Duty concept.
You can read about each model in the two included press releases below. All vehicles will be on display from November 3 to 6 in Las Vegas.
[Source: Ford via wcf]
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It’s strange, but somehow supercar crashes have something fascinating about them. It’s probably not so much the crash that’s fascinating but more the fact that a beautiful and expensive car is wrecked.
Anyway, in this case we have a Dodge Viper with a somewhat impatient driver behind the wheel. The drives weaves through the traffic at high speed and then is blocked by two trucks. At this moment the impatience starts to show and as soon as there is an opening he speeds past on the right, only to find himself crashing into stationary traffic moments after…
[source: YouTube]
Tuner Alpina has introduced a new, long-wheelbase version of the BMW B7 Bi-Turbo at the Tokyo Motor Show. Next to the Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo LWB you’ll be able to see the D3 Bi-Turbo at the company’s stand in Tokyo.
The B7 Bi-Turbo features a 507 bhp 4.4-litre V8 engine that produces up to 700 Nm of torque. However, the long wheelbase version is expected not to hit the 4.7-second 0-100 km/h mark set by the standard unit. In helping the engine to generate even more power there are two large turbocharges connected to a tuned intercooler. Power is reigned in with a ZF six-speed automatic transmission.
The company also announced that their 3,000th unit ever produced is en route to Tokyo, set for delivery exactly thirty years after their first delivery in Japan. To date, over 300 Alpina-made 7-series cars have been sent to Tokyo.
[Source: Alpina]