Car News
Pagani Zonda R Test Drive Video
We’ve seen Autocar do it, now its time for Fifth Gear’s Tiff Needell to take the Pagani Zonda R for a test drive around the track.
Both design and performance figures indicate that the Pagani Zonda R is one extreme racer that means business, and as you probably know, this Italian hypercar has already scored a Nurburgring lap record of 6 min 47 sec.
Mini E Scooter video presentation
We’ve found a video presentation for the Mini E Scooter Concept that has been showcased at the Paris Motor Show last month, in which Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President of BMW Group Design explains why this modern 2-wheel vehicle could become an icon, just like the classic small car did in the 60s.
There are three Mini E Scooter paint scheme versions, all of which feature the round headlight with round mirrors, a windshield that looks like a MINI radiator grille, and numerous chrome accents, with power extracted from an electric motor integrated in the rear wheel.
Kubatech Porsche Carrera GT
German tuner Kubatech has developed a Stage II upgrade kit for the Porsche Carrera GT that raises performance by 48 HP and 52 Nm of torque.
The power increase results by adding a sports exhaust system from Cargraphic and a revised engine software, so instead of 612 HP and 590 Nm the Kubatech Porsche Carrera GT now unleashes 660 HP and 642 Nm of torque.
H&R Nissan Juke
Specialists at H&R are now offering a sport suspension for the new Nissan Juke. So thanks to the new set of springs the H&R Nissan Juke has a center of gravity that has been lowered by 30 mm, which not only translates into better handling but also improved stability when pushing the gas pedal.
The H&R Nissan Juke also comes with the tuner’s TRAK + Wheel Spacers made from high-strength aluminium so the gap between the wheel and wheel arch disappears, offering a sportier look.
Avera prototype teased
Avera Motors has teased their unnamed prototype through a single photo which appeared on their blog, and even though at this point its almost impossible to imagine how this car will look like, the Rockledge based company mentioned a few facts about it that have caught our attention.
Just to quote their exact statement, the Avera prototype will be a “vehicle with supercar-like handling, aggressive looks, an affordable price tag, and Prius-beating efficiency”. Avera has been working hard on this prototype for the last several years, and in case you are now really curious what this project is all about, then the company promises to release additional photos during the next few months.
Luxgen7 CEO
Luxgen has unveiled their new flagship vehicle, the Luxgen7 CEO, which they say is all about space, luxury, comfort, isolation, technology and refinement.
Some of the Luxgen7 CEO exterior features include the signature shaped radiator grille, with an exclusive chromed egg crate grille, chrome body side trims, seven split-spoke design alloys, and the ‘ROYALOUNGE’ emblem.
STaSIS Audi R8 V10 Spyder
Audi will attend the annual SEMA tuning show for the first time this year, so the automaker’s American division has commissioned US tuner, STaSIS to develop a supercharged Audi R8 V10 Spyder.
The STaSIS Audi R8 V10 Spyder which besides being supercharged will also feature a sports exhaust system, will produce 710 HP and 523 lb-ft of torque, figures that are enough to make it sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds.
Video: Ferrari 599 HGTE vs Lexus LFA
Car and Driver have taken the Ferrari 599 HGTE and Lexus LFA for a drive on the streets of Wales, but as with most teaser videos like this, you’ll have to read their next issue of the magazine to really understand which of the two came first, and why.
The Ferrari 599 HGTE and Lexus LFA share some common aspects, as they are both front engined and rear wheel drive, but while the Maranello model features a V12 plant, the Japanese supercar uses a V10 unit that makes us think of Formula 1.
2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Cup race car
Porsche is introducing the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Cup race car, which is a track version car based on the road going GT3 RS model.
Powering the 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Cup race car is the same 3.8-litre flat six engine producing 450 HP, and besides featuring a distinctive bodywork, the rear is also wider by 44 mm (1.73 inch) than the road version, so it can allow larger wheels and slick tires. The 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Cup race car also has wider front wheel arches, and power is put to the ground via a sequential 6-speed manual transmission and limited slip differential.
Maserati Quattroporte MC Sport Line
The Maserati Quattroporte MC Sport Line package was presented by the Italian automaker at the Australian International Auto Show on October 15th in Sidney.
The Maserati Quattroporte MC Sport Line package will be available as an option for the Sport GT S version and it features new styling elements inspired from the racing department, more specifically the Maserati MC12 and GranTurismo MC.