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Video: 260 MPH Crash Seen From Inside
This next footage is here to show what a 260 mph crash looks like from inside the car. This scary experience took place during the October 2010 Bonneville World Finals, where Danny Thompson lifted off the salt at approximately 265 mph (425 Km/h) while driving the world’s fastest Mustang.
The car flew 110 feet before touching ground again, but fortunately Danny remained unhurt, with no injuries whatsoever, as he remained strapped on to the seat throughout the hole ‘fly and crash’ experience.
Cobra Nissan Juke
Cobra N has just released photos and details with their accessorized Nissan Juke, and this customized model will debut on November 11th at the My Car tuning show in Dortmund, Germany.
The Cobra Nissan Juke features the ‘traditional’ set of accessories that include the Cobra N+ Cityguard which is a high-gloss stainless-steel tube guard that attaches to the underside of the front apron, plus the Cobra N+ stainless steel tubular front guard which is a 60 mm diameter tube offering pure off-road design.
Porsche Panamera Turbo vs Mercedes CL63 AMG video
Fifth Gear’s latest episode brings two of Germany’s mighty 4-seater sports cars together for a battle against the clock on the track.
We’re talking about the Porsche Panamera Turbo which uses a 4.8-litre V8 to produce 500 bhp against the facelift version Mercedes CL63 AMG which uses a 5.5-litre turbocharged V8 that packs 537 bhp.
The all-wheel-drive Porsche Panamera Turbo costs 97,00 GBP while the RWD Mercedes CL63 AMG is priced at 112,000 GBP.
Video: Audi RS5 vs BMW M3
We have seen Autoweek put the new Audi RS5 against the BMW M3, and now it is time for another comparison test, this time from the Brits at Autocar who took these German performance coupes for a power drive on Millbrook’s hill route.
You might already be familiar with the Audi RS5 and BMW M3 performance figures, and if you’re not it doesn’t matter, as Autocar’s test proves that overall these two cars are very even. The only differences were made by Audi’s superior traction which made the RS5 a little bit quicker in slower corners, and also allow more confidence in the faster ones.
Nissan Serena
The Japanese car maker announced that the new Nissan Serena minivan will go on sale at dealerships across the nation stating from November 29.
Since its launch in 1991 the Nissan Serena minivan has sold more than 1 million units in Japan, and on this new model, the automaker has improved the cabin, which is more comfortable and offers more space, as well as its handling and motorisation.
Video: Top Gear’s New Stig From The Stig Farm
Top Gear is about to return to the screen with their season 16, but as you know the show’s crew was until recently missing one important member – their tamed racing driver, now known for his real name (Ben Collins) who chose to reveal his identity by publishing his autobiography.
So in search of their Stig replacement, Top Gear went to the ‘Stig Farm’ and picked another mystery driver, who surprisingly is wearing the same colour suit and helmet as the previous Stig.
2012 Buick Regal GS revealed
GM has revealed the 2012 Buick Regal GS during the weekend, through a series of photos and extensive details ahead of its market launch scheduled for 2011.
Compared to the regular Buick Regal, the GS model comes with a more aggressively styled front end, new 19 inch alloys, trapezoidal exhaust tips and a lower ride height due to the new Interactive Drive Control System which also allows adjustment of the steering sensitivity.
Volkswagen Golf 6 R by MR Car Design
MR Car Design has taken the Volkswagen Golf 6 R to the next level, offering a power upgrade kit called the MR6R for those that are not satisfied with the 270 HP and 350 Nm of torque packed by the standard model.
So thanks to an ECU remap, a new intercooler and intake path, a new sport exhaust system and other modifications, the Volkswagen Golf 6 R by MR Car Design is not able to develop an additional 60 HP, meaning a total of 330 HP and 470 Nm of torque.
Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder UK debut
The Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder will debut in the UK today at this year’s MPH Prestige and Performance Motor Show which will take place at Earls Court in London.
The Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder was designed in the Netherlands and under its skin there is a 4.2-litre V8 engine that is able to unleash 400 HP. Just like with all Spyker models, the C8 Aileron Spyder draws inspiration from planes and jet engines, while the car’s all-aluminium space frame structure and suspension are the same as on the C8 Aileron Coupe.
2011 Volkswagen Golf Cabrio info
Sources around the web are talking about the German automaker planning to introduce the Volkswagen Golf Cabrio version net year, and apparently the news has already been confirmed by Martin Winterkorn, boss of VW Group.
The 2011 Volkswagen Golf Cabrio will feature a folding soft-top much like the one on the Audi A3 cabriolet, in a move to distinguish the model further from the hard-top Eos Coupe.
Information on the 2011 Volkswagen Golf Cabrio is still scarce at this point, however rumors thinks that in terms of pricing, the newest addition to the Golf range will cost below 20,000 GBP. An exact figure will be announced sometime before summer next year, when the car will hit dealerships in UK.