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Video: Ferrari 458 Italia on Track
We came across this Ferrari 458 Italia video showing the latest Italian supercar having fun at the Mugello race track. In fact there are two Prancing Horse exemplaires (red and yellow) flexing their muscles at the Italian circuit and once again the word awesome comes to mind. The Ferrari 458 Italia has a mid-rear 4.5-litre V8 engine that can unleash 570 horsepower and 540 Nm of torque meaning that accelerating from 0 to 100 Km/h takes 3.4 seconds and a 325 Km/h top speed can be reached. Watch the video with the Ferrari 458 Italia on Track after the jump…
2010 Audi S4 vs 2009 BMW 335i video
When two of the finest German sport sedans are put to the test against eatchother it can be quite hard to pick a winner. In this video the guys from Edmunds test the 2010 Audi S4 vs the 2009 BMW 335i and according to them the Audi is slightly better than the BMW. The standard 2010 Audi S4 is priced at 45,900 USD and it’s 3.0T V6 FSI supercharged engine with direct injection can produce 333 horsepower and 325 lf-ft of torque. The 2010 Audi S4 comes fitted with a manual transmission and can reach 60 mph from a stand still in 4.9 seconds. The 2009 BMW 335i price starts at 45,995 USD and the 6-cylinder 3.0-litre turbo engine from under the bonnet develops 300 horsepower…
Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary edition
Celebrating 40 years since the Datsun 240Z arrived in N. America, Nissan decided to create the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary edition. Based on the 370Z Coupe Touring model the Nissan 40th Anniversary edition comes equipped with a manual gearbox and the Sport Package as well as the ’40th Quartz’ body colour and red leather interior. Equippment in the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary edition SPort Package includes the SynchroRev Match, a front chin spoiler, rear spoiler, Sport Brakes, 19 inch Rays forged aluminum-alloy wheels and a viscous limited-slip differential. The Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary edition price will be…
Volkswagen Golf R and Scirocco R price
Besides announcing that the Volkswagen Golf R and Scirocco R are available for order in Germany, pricing details have also been released. The Volkswagen Golf R price starts at 36,400 Euros and under the bonnet the traditional 6-cylinder engine found in the R class has been replaced by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder TSI unit that produces 270 PS (199 kW) and 350 Nm of torque. The Volkswagen Golf R can accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 5.7 seconds and it’s top speed is electronically limited to 250 Km/h. The Volkswagen Scirocco R price starts at 33,475 Euros and in this case the…
Mansory Porsche Panamera preview
Swiss tuner Mansory released a set of photos today, previewing their take on the Porsche Panamera. The Mansory Porsche Panamera is currently still under development and besides a series of exterior modifications, unique interior upgrades will also be performed. The Mansory Porsche Panamera body kit includes a redesigned front fascia with a new front spoiler and grill featuring larger air intakes, a vented front bonnet, side sills, a new rear spoiler and a carbon fiber diffuser that integrates the large exhaust pipe in the center. A set of custom 21 inch wheels has been also added and the Mansory Porsche Panamera now sits closer…
Video: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
In the video below, Wolfgang Durheimer, Executive Vice-President of R&D talks about the facelift version 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo. Some of the notable highlights regarding the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo include increased performance and efficiency due to optimized engine and gearbox dynamics as well as discrete improvements at the exterior and interior. The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo comes equipped with a 500 HP 3.8-litre powerplant that can deliver 650 Nm of torque and is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 3.4 seconds and from 0 to 200 Km/h in 11.6 seconds. Average fuel consumption is 11.6 litres per 100 Km and the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo price starts at 122,400 Euro with market…
Porsche calendar
The Stuttgart based car maker launched a new range on calendars for 2010. There will be three Porsche wall calendars and an appointments diary available under the “Driver’s Perspective” motto, all featuring images that highlight the passion for sports cars. The three wall calendars are the official 2010 Porsche calendar, the ‘style calendar’ and the historical Porsche calendar. The main focus for the new Porsche calendar are the Panamera models and a collector’s coin showing the motto and the year will also be offered. The Porsche…
Gemballa Porsche Panamera Wheels
Another set of rims, this time developed by the German tuning house Gemballa for the Porsche Panamera. We don’t know how much is left until the Gemballa MISTRALE Porsche Panamera Turbo project is completed but so far this set of wheels is the only customization option offered. The Gemballa Porsche Panamera GT Sport R wheels are available in 20 inch with a 5 spoke design and painted black. Tyre sizes for the Gemballa Porsche Panamera wheels are 255 / 40 / 20 and 295 / 35 / 20 at the rear. Pricing details regarding the custom set of Gemballa GT Sport R set of rims have not been released…
Pagani Zonda Cinque review video
The Brits from Evo magazine managed to get their hands on a Pagani Zonda Cinque and shot a review video with the ultra exclusive Italian hypercar. Powered by the powerful 7.3-litre V12 AMG engine the developes 678 bhp (506 kW) the Pagani Zonda Cinque witch weights only 1210 Kg is able to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds reaching a top speed of 217 mph. Capable of generating 1.45 G of cornering force the Pagani Zonda Cinque is priced today at 1.3 million GBP and only five units have been built. Watch the Pagani Zonda Cinque review video after the jump…
AC Schnitzer BMW X1 wheels
AC Schnitzer introduced a new set of wheels available for the BMW X1 Series. According to the German tuner AC Schnitzer used the same formula to design these wheels as the Bavarian auto maker used when designing the X1 witch is Agility + Elegance = Fun. The AC Schnitzer BMW X1 wheels are offered in 18, 19 or 20 inch sizes with two different designs and a silver and matte finish. Besides designing custom rims, AC Schnitzer informs they are currently working at full speed on performance upgrades, sports…