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Lumma BMW X6 M
Living in a world where size matters, Lumma Design decided to apply the XXL format to their new body kit named the LUMMA CLR X 650 M designed to fit the BMW X6 M.
This Lumma BMW X6 M transformation also includes an increase in engine output, which results from the tuner adding a powerful quad-exhaust system and new engine software that enable the serial 555 HP (408 kW) and 680 Nm to get boosted to 670 HP (493 kW) and 880 Nm.
Mini Cooper S beaten by Porsche 911 Carrera S in Road Atlanta race
If you remember the MINI vs Porsche challenge launched by Jim McDowell, head of MINI USA, almost two weeks ago, in which the two cars would compete at Road Atlanta, then these next videos show who gets to wear the looser t-shirt.
Even thought Porsche refused to participate in this challenge, MINI still went on with its plans and brought their own 911 Carrera S that got driven by Cory Friedman, and you be able to see his interview in the video below the jump.
2012 Saab 93 details
The British press is revealing details regarding the future generation Saab 93 that will be reintroduced in 2012.
Expected to feature a new platform the 2012 Saab 93 could enter the arena as a competitor for the Audi A3 and as far as motorisation, rumors are reporting that Saab’s deal with BMW could place the Bavarian sourced 1.6-litre 184 BHP engine under the bonnet, or the 1.6-litre diesel 112 BHP currently used in the new Countryman.
Video: Ford Focus RS vs Renault Clio Williams
In this next video the Brits from Car Magazine have compared the Ford Focus RS vs the Renault Clio Williams, a hot hatch built in the 90s.
Here are some facts about these two cars. The Ford Focus RS delivers 305 HP and 440 Nm of torque thanks to its 2.5-litre turbo engine, meaning it can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 5.9 seconds.
Lotus Exige S RGB
The British sports car manufacturer will launch two special edition models, which are the Lotus Exige S RGB and the Lotus Elise SC RGB in celebration of Roger Becker’s 44 years of service at the company.
The Lotus Elise SC RGB will come with a supercharged 1.8-litre 217 HP engine which will enable 0 to 62 mph acceleration in 4.3 seconds while the Lotus Exige S RGB will use a 257 HP, supercharged and intercooler 1.8-litre unit, which means it will sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 4.0 seconds.
2011 Kia Sportage details
We have new details with the European designed 2011 Kia Sportage for which sales across UK are scheduled to begin on August 1.
Together with this new info, the car maker has also published two new ‘spy photos’ with the 2011 Kia Sportage wrapped in camouflage at the front and back, which could indicate a slight variation between the European version and the US model. Kia officials are saying that production for their new SUV will stat in the company’s plant in Slovakia.
Porsche Panamera GT rumor
Various sources across the web are reporting that this sketched coupe version Porsche Panamera is the future Porsche Panamera GT.
If that will be the case, we can easily spot a resemblance with the 928 model, and even though the rumors could be way of with the Porsche Panamera GT, we think there might be some truth to it, as this image has been published on Porsche’s official website.
Noble M600 review video
FifthGear has shot a review video with the brutal, British built supercar, the Noble M600.
The Nobla M600 features a Volvo sourced 4.4-litre V8 engine that has been tweaked to produce no less than 650 horsepower and 604 lb-ft of torque which means accelerating from 0 to 62 mph takes 3.0 seconds and a top maximum speed of 225 mph can be reached.
Video: 800HP Volkswagen Golf 3 GTI hits 208 mph
We came across one of those videos that had to be shared with our readers, as it involves a 800HP Volkswagen Golf 3 GTI hitting a staggering top speed of 208 mph.
This tuned 1997 Volkswagen Golf 3 (Mk3) features a 3.0-litre VR6 engine that uses turbocharging to achieve this massive 800HP output, and as we already mentioned, the results were truly impressive as the 13 years old German hatch managed to reach a maximum speed of 208.1 mph on a drag strip.
Custom MINI models by Fashion Designers
BMW has revealed photos with three custom MINI models developed by well known fashion designers for this year’s edition of ‘Life Ball’, which is Europe’s biggest HIV/AIDS charity event.
The three custom MINIs have been created by Francisco Costa from Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg and Kenneth Cole and this year’s edition marks the German automaker’s 10th consecutive participation at this charity event.