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speedART Porsche Boxster
The third generation Porsche Boxster has exited speedART’s garage after it received a mild makeover and and a small power boost.
Their program for this latest generation cabrio is called the SP81-R and starting with the body kit we are talking about enhancements such as a rear wing, a rear diffusor, new side skirts and a front chin spoiler.
Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series by VATH
Vath decided to enhance the Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series with a little extra performance. That is why the modified its engine, revised its electronics and developed a custom water-charging air cooling system.
Their tuning program which costs 38,500 Euro transforms the C63 AMG Black Series into the V63 SUPERCHARGED, a machine capable of producing 756 HP (556 kW) and 800 Nm of peak torque, which can rocket from nought to 100 Km/h in 3.6 seconds and which can also hit a top speed of 350 Km/h.
Sauber Cuts Formula 1 Car in Half
Everyone knows that Formula 1 cars are the most technologically advanced race cars on the planet, and you’ve probably heard a few of the reasons why these type of cars have achieved this status.
Well we now have a video that will make it even clearer for you. The footage comes courtesy of the Sauber F1 team who took two years to complete a full dissection of an F1 racer. The result is simply a feast for the eyes, especially to those who enjoy this sport and understand the tremendous effort put into developing such a race car.
2013 Mercedes GL 63 AMG Revealed
Daimler has revealed the high-performance version GL 63 AMG based on the recently debuted 2013 Mercedes GL.
The car is powered by AMG’s 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine which means it produces 557 HP and 760 Nm of peak torque. These figures are transformed into motion by an AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC transmission which features three modes, an ECO start/stop function and an automatic double-declutching function.
Toyota GT 86: Engine Development Details
Toyota’s European arm has published a new video in which it talks about the novelties inside the naturally aspirated sports engine in the Toyota GT 86.
This powering unit is the world’s first horizontally opposed engine which employs Toyota’s D4-S fuel injection technology in order to not only deliver balanced performance, but also maintain high efficiency levels.
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe UK Price
The Bavarians from BMW have announced how much will the new 6 Series Gran Coupe cost in the UK.
In case you don’t know already, the automaker’s first four-door coupe is offered with a choice of three engines out of which two are petrols and one is diesel.
The most powerful version is the 650i Gran Coupe as it produces 450 HP from its new V8 unit, while the other two models, the 640i and the 640d, which both use six-cylinder in-line units, deliver 320 and 313 HP respectively.
2013 Toyota Auris Leaked Photos
We have a couple of leaked photos with the 2013 Toyota Auris, which seem like scans from a Japanese brochure but which popped up online through the Spanish from Noticias Automotivas.
The images show the upcoming hatch from both the front and rear, and also reveal the interior, and from the looks of it, we are not only talking about a sportier exterior, but also about a more luxurious cabin that uses higher quality materials.
2012 Ford Focus ST Price for UK
The new Ford Focus ST will go on sale in the UK starting from June 1st 2012, in both hatchback and estate body styles.
Both versions come with a direct-injection 2.0-litre turbocharged, 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine rated at 250 PS which will spin the front wheel via a 6-speed manual transmission.
Rolls Royce Phantom Series 2 Review
Autocar have taken the 2012 Rolls Royce Phantom Series 2 out for a drive in order to conclude if this is the ultimate way to travel by land these days.
After discussing the minor exterior changes, the list of interior improvements and the fact that this facelifted Phantom now comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission that basically makes gear shifting imperceptible, the British journalist ends up by saying that this new model is certainly very relaxing to drive and to be driven in.
2013 Mercedes G63 AMG Review
EVO’s founder, Harry Metcalfe has got a change to play with the new 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG in Germany.
He took the 137,504 Euro G-Wagon on twisty roads as well as on the autobahn to find out at what speed it will max out, and at the end hit conclusion was that the new G63 AMG is packed with monster horsepower, is a bit rubbish but is massive fun.