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speedART Porsche Panamera Diesel
The latest Porsche model approached by the German aftermarket specialists from speedART is the Panamera Diesel. Their new kit is called the PS9 – 300D and it contains an aero kit and a power kit that takes performance levels to 300 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque.
The aerodynamically enhanced exterior elements include a front chin spoiler, new side skirts, a rear diffuser, front and rear air intakes and a double wing rear spoiler.
G Power M3 Tornado RS
After introducing their 635 HP version BMW M3 GTS back in May, the German tuners from G Power are now unleashing the most powerful M3 ever created, something which they now call the M3 Tornado RS.
The car features the G Power SK III “Sporty Drive” Supercharger System, a modified crankshaft which increases the V8’s displacement by 15 percent, from 4.0 to 4.6-litres, a carbon fiber airbox which is 4 Kg lighter than the standard one and a custom cooling system that helps keep temperature at optimum levels.
Video: Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR New Lap Record at Nurburgring
It was only for a short period of time that the Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition was able to enjoy its achievement as the fourth fastest ever production car driven around the Nurburgring with its lap time of 7:14.64.
That title has now been reclaimed by the 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR which managed to lap the Ring more than 2 seconds faster than the LFA Nurburgring version, in 7:12.13.
Vygor Sports Car Announced
It seems like the automotive arena still hold room for new players. We’ve seen the new, London based, Eterniti Motors unveil itself at the IAA in Frankfurt earlier this month, with their first creation called the Hermera, we have also seen the Croatians at Rimac present their Concept One supercar, and you have surely heared about the Polish from Arrinera Automotive and their De Veno Arrinera prototype which is ready for production.
A few moments ago we have been tipped off with information regarding a new low-volume sports car, probably even a one-off model created by a company in Italy called Vygor and right now there is only one teaser-like image available with the Vygor’s ‘new sport and luxury car’ which will be unveiled on October 10th 2011, at 10 am.
Ford Fiesta Metal Edition
The Blue Oval is enhancing its Fiesta range with a special edition model based on the three-door 120PS Ford Fiesta Zetec-S, that is available only in the UK.
Called the Ford Fiesta Metal Edition, the car will limited to 1,000 exemplars, each powered by a 1.6-litre Duratec Ti-VCT petrol engine capable of delivering 134 PS at 6,700 rpm and 160 Nm of torque at 4,250 rpm.
Citroen DS3 Racing by Superchips
You are surely familiar with Superchips’s area of expertise, which is enhancing performance on everyday cars. So here they are once again boosting the output this time on the Citroen DS3 Racing.
Thanks to their ECU remap program the French hatch has gained an additional 26 bhp at 6,312 rpm and 46 Nm of torque at 3,130 rpm, which means the limited edition Citroen DS3 Racing is now capable of producing 226 bhp and 321 Nm of torque from its 1.6-litre direct injection twin-scroll turbocharged engine.
2012 Skoda Citigo City Car
Skoda has unveiled its 6th production model, the Citigo, a car which as you might suspect, is based on the recently introduced Volkswagen up!, showcased at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
Scheduled to go on sale on the automaker’s home market towards the end of 2011, and the rest of Europe from summer 2012, the Skoda Citigo is a small city car measuring 3.56 metres length, 1.65 metres width and 1.48 metres height which will be available in both 3-door and 5-door body styles.
2012 Lotus Exige S Spot
Lotus has published the first commercial spot for the 2012 Exige S.
As it tries to underline its agility and performance, plus the fact that the 2012 Lotus Exige S comes with major improvements in terms of riding and handling, the British company has created a clip in which their new 1080kg sportscar is fighting against a boxer.
The ring in this case is the track and even though the boxer gets to through a few punches at first, it is the Exige S who delivers the knockout blow and celebrates by doing donuts around its opponent.
Bugatti Veyron vs Nissan GTR vs Porsche 911 Turbo S Video
The American journalists from automotive magazine Road and Track have compared three of the fastest accelerating models on the planet. These are the Bugatti Veyron, the Nissan GTR and the Porsche 911 Turbo S, all of which are part of the select ‘two second club’ due to their 0 to 60 mph sprint times that brake the 3 seconds barrier.
This comparison will not tell you which looks better, which handles better or which should you take home, but it does show each of the cars 0 to 60, 100 and 160 mph acceleration times and standing quarter mile time and speed.
Nissan Super Juke Details
Details with something called the Nissan Super Juke are starting to emerge on the Internet. The reason we said something is because we are not quite sure in which category will this car fall into, and also what kind of market will the Japanese company target with it.
According to various sources the Super Juke is more than just a rumor due the fact that officials inside the company have confirmed the existence of this car, and apart from that, a photo that reveals a sketch with it has also been leaked online.