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Porsche 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder
As customers are able to place their orders for the Porsche 918 Spyder starting from today, the Stuttgart based automaker is introducing a special edition model based on the 911 Turbo S which bears the name of the sporty plug-in hybrid, the ‘Edition 918 Spyder’.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder will be limited to 918 units, and comes with unique exterior and interior features that include acid green brake callipers, logo seams and instrument dials along with illuminated door entry guards and the limited edition badge on the glove compartment lid.
G Power BMW X6M Typhoon S
G Power has evolved their Typhoon program for the BMW X6M into the Typhoon S by adding newly designed body parts, a titanium exhaust system, and an increase in performance.
The 4.4-litre V8 twin-turbo engine from under the bonnet enables the G Power BMW X6M Typhoon S to produce 725 HP (533 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 890 Nm of torque from 1,500 rpm, which basically means it can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 4.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 300 Km/h.
2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe
You knew this was bound to happen sooner or later after the German car maker has unveiled the new generation C Class Coupe. And here it is, the 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe which will premiere at the New York Auto Show in April and will go on sale in July 2011.
Fitted with the new 6.3-litre V8 producing 457 HP (336 kW) and 600 Nm of torque (487 HP/358 kW with the AMG performance package), the 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe transforms power into performance through a 7-speed Speedshift MCT transmission which enables the two-door C Class to rocket from nought to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited).
Audi A9 details
A new rumor involving yet another future Audi model, this time revealed by Autobild who say that the Ingolstadt based automaker is considering introducing a new flagship model under the A9 badge sometime in 2014.
According to the same source the Audi A9 will be offered in two body versions, coupe and cabriolet, and with this move the Automaker intends to created direct competitors for the Mercedes CL and SL. This means that these upcoming A9 models will be priced somewhere around 80,000 Euro. Furthermore a sedan version Audi A9 will also hit the market in 2015, and in this case pricing will be hovering the 100,000 Euro mark.
McLaren F1 vs McLaren MP4 12C video
We already know that the new McLaren MP4 12C is better than the 458 Italia in terms of performance. But Autocar asks another interesting question. And that is : how fast is it in comparison with the old McLaren F1?
The result should be interesting as the more focused McLaren F1 is a full blown racing car, which won the LeMans back in the days, so the new MP4 12C must have retain some of that DNA. The test seems like it was carried out on the Top Gear test track, and even though both models have almost the same amount of power, the old F1 weights around half a ton less then the MP4 12C.
Ford Ranger Wildtrak Video
Ford’s European division has published the first presentation video for the Ranger Wildtrack pickup, first seen in public at the Geneva Motor Show.
Available in three body shapes, and with 4×2 and 4×4 drive trains the Ford Ranger Wildtrak will offer customers the ability of choosing between a 150 HP 2.2-litre four-cylinder Duratorq plant or a 3.2-litre five-cylinder TDCI producing 200 HP and 470 Nm of torque.
Audi Q6 info
There are numerous reports saying that Audi wants to counter attack BMW X6 sales by introducing their own five-seat crossover named the Q6.
Based on the second generation Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne four-wheel-drive platform the Audi Q6 has not been officially confirmed yet, but at this year Geneva Motor Show, the company’s boss, Rupert Stadler has reportedly made comments referring to a new crossover model “We can imagine a model between the Q5 and the Q7”.
Benz GL by Kicherer
Kickerer is introducing the GL 42 Sport Black, their newest upgrade program for the Mercedes GL 420 CDI.
On the outside the German SUV distinguishes itself from the stock model by featuring a matte black body finish, a black grille and massive 22 inch Vogue alloys wrapped in tires size 295/35 R22, while at the interior the tuner added a sports steering wheel.
The more interesting part in under the hood where the 4.2-litre V8 common rail diesel producing 306 HP and 700 Nm of torque as standard, has been tweaked in order to deliver 380 HP and 900 Nm. The boost results from the Kicherer PowerConverter which also modifies throttle response for the electronic gas pedal, plus the new sport exhaust system which makes the massive SUV sound sportier.
Range Rover Evoque tuning by Arden
German tuner Arden is among the first to develop a tuning program for the newly introduced Range Rover Evoque.
This kit is called the AR8 City Roader and besides the exterior mods which make the two-door luxury SUV look even more aggressive, the car also benefits from increased engine performance.
Starting with the exterior enhancements, Arden has fitted the Range Rover Evoque with newly designed bumpers, illuminated side skirts, a slightly modified diffuser and massive Dakar II alloys. Interior upgrades depend on customer preferences, with a wide variety of colours and trims being available.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 at Nurburgring 24h
Porsche will attack this year’s Nurburgring’s 24h endurance race with a new version of their 911 GT3 Hybrid, which besides producing more power is also 20 percent lighter and requires less fuel.
This new version is called the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 and its powering system composed from a 4.0-litre 6-cylinder boxer engine at the rear and two electric motors driving the front wheels can now produce a total of 670 HP.