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Porsche 911 Turbo S China 10th Anniversary Edition
The German sports car manufacturer is celebrating its 10 year presence on the Chinese market by introducing the Porsche 911 Turbo S China 10th Anniversary Edition which you guessed it, will only be available in China…duh.
At the exterior this exclusive model features a golden bodywork, a carbon fiber bonnet, carbon headlight surrounds and a carbon spoiler along with 19 inch Sport Classic aluminium wheels.
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid Review
AutoExpress has reviewed the most eco-friendly version Panamera, the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid, which, even though it sounds really hard to believe, is actually greener than the Kia Venga 1.6-litre automatic.
Equipped with a 333 horsepower 3.0-litre supercharged V6 and a 47 horsepower electric motor, the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid claims it can return 41.5 mpg (UK), while its CO2 emission levels are of just 159 grammes per Km.
G Power BMW M3 GTS unveiled
Back in January we were reporting about G Power working on a performance package that would enable the limited edition BMW M3 GTS to develop 6XX HP.
Well we now know the numbers behind the ‘X’s as G Power has officially announced that their specially adapted supercharger system for the BMW M3 GTS raises the output from 450 HP to 635 HP and 630 Nm of torque.
Porsche Boxster E Performance Figures and Specs
Do you remember the Porsche Boxster E, the electric prototype which was supposed to help gather information as far as the practicality of an electric roaster and the electric infrastructure in mid 2011? Well Porsche’s plans are well on track, as the German automaker has recently revealed the performance figures and specs of the Boxster E after offering a demonstration with the car at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin.
Out of the three prototypes Boxster E developed by Porsche, one is AWD and two are RWD. The AWD version uses two electric motors spinning the front and rear axles and producing a total of 241 HP (180 kW) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque at 12,000 rpm. These motors enable the AWD Boxster E to sprint from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 Km/h) in 5.5 seconds and also reach a limited speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).
Vorsteiner 2011 BMW 5 Series F10
The Americans from Vorsteiner have offered a preview of their next aftermarket series of upgrades aimed at the 2011 BMW 5 Series F10.
There are no technical details accompanying these photos, but we’re guessing this new kit is all about enhancing the car visually and aerodynamically rather than in terms of performance.
At the front the Vorsteiner 2011 BMW 5 Series F10 received an M looking spoiler with massive air intakes, integrated fog lights and a carbon fiber lip along with new side sills and a sportier looking diffuser, a rear roof spoiler and a boot lid lip, all of which are also made from carbon.
Renault unveils 850 HP Prototype, Dacia Duster No Limit
Renault has officially unveiled their contender for this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb : the purpose-built 850hp prototype, Dacia Duster ‘No Limit’. Three-time Trophee Andros champion Jean-Philippe Dayraut will drive this one-ff vehicle on June 26 in Colorado, USA, and according to the French automaker, his target is to go for the win.
Developed by Tork Engineering and and Sodemo, in collaboration with Renault Sport Technologies, the Dacia Duster No Limit is in compliance with Pikes Peak’s Unlimited class regulations, which basically say there is no upper limit for size or power output, not minimum weight, no transmission or aerodynamics restrictions and the car can use any type of tyres.
BMW X3M Rumor
The new BMW X3 is already available with the sporty looking M Sports Package, but according to a recent rumor that surfaced on the British press, the German automaker is contemplating on expanding its small crossover range by adding a true performance version of the X3 under the X3M badge.
This move will only seem as the right thing to do, considering BMW’s success with the X5M and the X6M models, with sources inside the automaker mentioning the X3M entering the European market as soon as 2012.
2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS
Suzuki is introducing a new low emission version Swift called the DDis which will be available at dealerships across the UK from June 1st.
Equipped with a new 1.3-litre engine delivering 75 PS and 190 Nm of torque from 1,750 rpm, the 2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS is expected to emit just 109 grammes of CO2 per Km, while its combined fuel consumption figure is 67.3 mpg (UK rating). So what this means is that the Euro 5 compliant 2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS can drive for more than 500 miles on a single tank.
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan New Photos and Details
VW started spreading new photos and details with their facelifted 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, the small SUV which will start selling in all of Europe and overseas in August 2011.
The two version that will continue to be offered are Track & Style and Sport & Style, dedicated to mixed usage on-road and off-road, and with powertrain options including TSI petrols ranging from 122 to 210 HP and TDI diesels with outputs between 110 and 170 HP.
According to the automaker, the most fuel efficient Tiguans are the 2.0-litre TDI front wheel drive versions with BlueMotion Technology which are rated at either 110 HP (81 kW) or 140 HP (103 kW) and which are able to cover 100 Km on just 5.3-litres of fuel.
2012 Hyundai Genesis Price
Pricing for the Korean automaker’s flagship sedan, the 2012 Hyundai Genesis has just been announced. As you may recall, this facelift version was introduced at the Chicago Auto Show back in February, and since then the company announced that the car will be available with three engine choices.
These are a 3.8-litre V6 generating 333 HP (291 lb-ft) and responsible for returning 29 mpg on the highway, a 4.6-litre V8 developing 385 HP (333 lb-ft) and a 5.0-litre V8 plant for the R-Spec model, which is capable of unleashing 429 HP and 376 lb-ft of torque.