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2012 BMW M5 Beach Drifting Video
The 2012 BMW M5 and its 552 bhp do not necessary need a slippery surface, like lets say a beach in Wales, UK in order to show us some nice drift move, in-fact a place covered in tarmac would be much more appropriate, but anyway here is what the automaker’s UK division created as a good luck wish for the British athletes competing in the rapidly approaching London 2012 Olympics.
The video could have been a little longer as well, but enough complaining, just hit the jump and check out yet another way of enjoying the new M5’s Active M differential with torque vectoring.
Video: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 0 to 300 kmph acceleration
The automotive blogging community has already talked alot about how good the new generation 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera is, but here is a fresh video that will expand your perception about this new model even further.
In case you need us to refresh your memory, the new 911 (internally called the 911), extracts power from a 3.8-litre flat-six which delivers around 15 hp and 15 lb-ft more than before, with the standard output starting at 400 horses and 325 lb-ft.
Suzuki Kizashi Sport UK Pricing
A second Suzuki model will enter the UK market in January 2012, so for those who are looking for a mid-size sedan, the Kizashi Sport might be the perfect solution.
Why do we say that? well the Suzuki Kizashi price starts at 21,995 GBP and for that amount you will get a car measuring 4,650mm in length, 1,820mm in width and 1,470mm in height, which can “comfortably accommodates up to five people”, that is fitted with a 178hp 4-cylinder engine under the bonnet.
Suzuki Swift Sport Price
Suzuki’s new Swift Sport will go on sale in Great Britain starting from January 2012, so if you are into compact sport superminis then you should know that its pricing will start at 13,500 GBP.
This performance version Swift comes with a new, Euro 5 compliant 1.6-litre VVT engine that produces 136 HP (100 kW) and 160 Nm of torque. Thanks to this unit the car offers 10 percent lower fuel consumption and emission figures, which are 44.1 mpg in a combined cycle (UK rating) and 147 g/Km.
2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid Price
The 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid is going on sale in UK so for those who want an eco-friendly, fuel efficient estate that is also capable of turning into a ‘muscle-car’ at the push of a button, then you could consider the Swedish automaker’s new offering.
The 2012 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is priced between 45,000 and 50,000 GBP in the UK (minus the government’s plug-in car grant), with sales for the first 1,000 units scheduled to start in November. In 2013 the automaker says it will increase production to 4,000 to 6,000 exemplars, and the car will be sold as a model year 2014.
Audi A8 Venom Edition by Anderson Germany
Anderson Germany are becoming a synonym for stealthy looking tuning programs, and their latest series of enhancements applied on the previous generation Audi A8 comes to confirm that.
This new program was nick named the Audi A8 Venom Edition, an in order to provide a ‘snake bite’ the car was treated with a custom exhaust system, a sports ai filter and a remapped ECU which increased the standard output of 350 HP to 442 HP.
On the outside, Anderson’s Audi A8 received a satin gray vinyl wrap, glossy black door handles and panels, various carbon fiber accents and a body kit comprising from redesigned aprons, new side skirts and vented fenders.
Vorsteiner BMW 1M Coupe
The US based customization specialists from Vorsteiner have published an initial image with their upcoming upgrade program based on the BMW 1M Coupe and dubbed the GTS-V.
The program comprises from a number of elements such as a new front spoiler with an integrated brake duct system, a redesigned rear diffuser with extended aero fins and GTS-V designed splitters, a lightweight boot lid attached with a small wing and 19 / 20 inch forged wheels.
2013 Dodge Dart Interior Teasers
Chrysler decided to gradually tease the 2013 Dodge Dart before their new C-segment sedan will be revealed at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in January.
After we’ve seen a couple of shots with the exterior, it is now time to get a first peak at the interior.
According to the North American car company, the 2013 Dodge Dart blends precision craftsmanship, state-of-the-art technology and safety, exciting bursts of color and hand-sculpted shapes. To be more exact, we are talking about quality materials which are typically found in higher spec models, a customizable 7-inch gauge cluster, an 8.4 inch Uconnect touch screen, a heated steering wheels and 10 standard airbags.
2013 Mercedes SL Leaked
Mercedes is planning to unveil the 2013 SL at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, but if you are anxious to see what the next generation roadster looks like before the 2012 NAIAS opens its doors, then we suggest checking out this article’s attached photo gallery as have a few brochure scans which have been leaked online thanks to Autoblog.nl.
As you can see the 2013 Mercedes SL adopts some of the lines initialed through the new generation SLK, with a revised front fascia featuring reshaped headlights, taillights that resemble the ones found on the CLS and an interior that has been refined even further.
Wheelsandmore Ferrari 599 GTO
Wheelsandmore has expanded its portfolio of tuned vehicles with yet another exclusive model, this time based on Maranello’s Ferrari 599 GTO.
The German company has applied prety much the same technique as it did on the McLaren Mercedes SLR722, meaning that they fitted the 599 GTO with a set of 3-piece handcrafted ultralight forged wheels measuring in this case 21 inches in size (wrapped in Hankook S1Evo performance tires size 245/30/21 and 345/25/21) and adapter the exterior finish based on the customer’s preference. In this case we’re talking about a yellow finish highlighted by two black stripes.