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Audi S5 Sportback Grand Prix with 375HP by ST

ST has unveiled a new performance package for the Audi S5 Sportback.Designed to give the engine a healthy kick in the pants, the package consists of a revised ECU, a sport air filter, and a stainless steel exhaust system. Thanks to these modifications, the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 produces 375 hp (280 kW / 380 PS) and 495 Nm (365 lb-ft) of torque - increase of 42 hp (31 kW / 43 PS) and 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). While the company declined to release performance specifications, they stated...
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BMW Sports Coupe Concept by Krasnov Igor

You might remember talented Russian designer Krasnov Igor from 2 of his previous concept studies, a 4-door Ferrari-badged sport saloon and the Marussia supercar. This time, Krasnov has come up with a conceptual proposal for a BMW sports coupe with an unusual, yet stylish asymmetrical design. The unnamed design study appears to be partly inspired from BMW's fabric-skinned, shape-shifting Gina concept while borrowing some styling cues such as the tall double kidney grille...
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Gold Bugatti Veyron 1:18 scale model costs £2 million

At what point does a conspicuous display of wealth become obscene?Well, a solid gold, diamond-encrusted model of a Bugatti Veyron, if it doesn't cross the line, certain comes close.It is called, officially, the Bugatti Veyron Diamond Limited Edition and it's a scaled replica of a true Veyron (1:18) in solid 24-carat gold, platinum and adorned with 7.2 carat single cut flawless diamonds.The model is a creation of Munich-based Robert Gulpen and Stuart Hughes from Liverpool (UK), both known...
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StopTech BMW M3

For those BMW M3 owners who would like to tune their car without going to extremes, APP Europe is now offering a new package comprising of performance and styling upgrades sourced from other tuning firms. Starting with the M3's naturally-aspirated VG8 engine, a kit from Collaction AG bumps output by 30HP and 40Nm to 450-horsepower and 440Nm / 325 lb-ft of torque. Stopping power is improved through a new lightweight brake system from Stoptech that includes 6-piston calipers with two-piece 380mm...
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Audi S5 Sportback Grand Prix with 375HP by ST

Posted by Mr Dung Friday, June 18, 2010
[Senner Tuning] ST has unveiled a new performance package for the Audi S5 Sportback.Designed to give the engine a healthy kick in the pants, the package consists of a revised ECU, a sport air filter, and a stainless steel exhaust system. Thanks to these modifications, the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 produces 375 hp (280 kW / 380 PS) and 495 Nm (365 lb-ft) of torque - increase of 42 hp (31 kW / 43 PS) and 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). While the company declined to release performance specifications, they stated...
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BMW Sports Coupe Concept by Krasnov Igor

Posted by Mr Dung Thursday, June 17, 2010
[Krasnov Igor] You might remember talented Russian designer Krasnov Igor from 2 of his previous concept studies, a 4-door Ferrari-badged sport saloon and the Marussia supercar. This time, Krasnov has come up with a conceptual proposal for a BMW sports coupe with an unusual, yet stylish asymmetrical design. The unnamed design study appears to be partly inspired from BMW's fabric-skinned, shape-shifting Gina concept while borrowing some styling cues such as the tall double kidney grille...
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VIDEO:MINI taunts Porsche with ongoing PR challenge

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[jalopnik] MINI USA has produced an excellent video challenging Porsche to a race.  The video, created by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay-backed website Funny or Die, is a direct parody of the extended training montage from Rocky IV. Mini Rocky IV - watch more funny videos The video is the latest in a ten-day back-and-forth between MINI USA President Jim McDowell, a former Porsche executive, and Porsche North America President and CEO Detlev Von Platen.  It began with MINI placing a full-page...
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Russian Tuner 'Status Design' Does the BMW X6 SAV

Posted by Mr Dung Tuesday, June 15, 2010
In case the BMW X6 just doesn't make the cut for you, Status Design, a Moscow-based tuning shop, has launched a new kit package for the Bavarian crossover that bundles aero mods with performance upgrades. The exterior aero package includes a body kit with side skirts, carbon fiber roof spoiler, front bumper with LED daytime running lights, carbon trim on the window surrounds, mirror covers and dual-kidney grille, and a new rear bumper that makes room for a pair of dual tail pipes and a carbon fiber...
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Volvo S60 convertible image leaked

Posted by Mr Dung
A supposedly leaked picture of a Volvo S60 Coupe-Convertible based on the new sedan model, said to have been shot during some sort of internal presentation, has been making the internet rounds this morning. However, in this day and age of photoshop wizardry, you can't trust everything you see on the website. And judging from the picture of the standard S60 saloon that you can check out after the jump, we have serious doubts about its authenticity. Bypassing the clearly photoshoped 'shades' under...
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Gold Bugatti Veyron 1:18 scale model costs £2 million

Posted by Mr Dung
[autoblog] At what point does a conspicuous display of wealth become obscene?Well, a solid gold, diamond-encrusted model of a Bugatti Veyron, if it doesn't cross the line, certain comes close.It is called, officially, the Bugatti Veyron Diamond Limited Edition and it's a scaled replica of a true Veyron (1:18) in solid 24-carat gold, platinum and adorned with 7.2 carat single cut flawless diamonds.The model is a creation of Munich-based Robert Gulpen and Stuart Hughes from Liverpool (UK), both known...
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Audi runs R8 e-Tron prototype at 24h of Le Mans

Posted by Mr Dung Monday, June 14, 2010
Fans of the 24 Hour Le Mans race got to see a prototype of the Audi e-tron electric supercar first hand when it opened the race with a demonstration run this past weekend. The car was driven by racing legend Frank Biela and is meant to showcase Audi's future direction in terms of fuel sources and performance.Its battery sits behind the passenger cabin to optimise its centre of gravity, thus achieving a 42:58 weight distribution.4 motors drive the front and rear axles and maximum power is quoted...
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Two More Ferrari 458 Italia Supercars Smashed Up

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[Wreckexotics] Only a few weeks after what was said to be the first reported crash of a Ferrari 458 Italia,two more examples of Maranello's supercar have been added to the list. There's not much information about the two separate incidents other than that one car was spotted in Spain and the other in the Czech Republic. More pictures after the jump....
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First Korean Supercar gets ready for Launch

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[WCF] The Spirra is almost here. South Korea is about to introduce its first supercar, nine years after the Proto Motors PS-II prototype was first revealed to the press. After navigating through rough seas, including being bought out by a company called the Oullim Group, Proto Motors (now Oullim Motors) is confident of a 2010 summer market introduction.Maximum power will come from a V6 motor with four different outputs. At its meekest, it will produce 129kW (173 bhp/ 175 PS) and torque of 245 Nm...
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StopTech BMW M3

Posted by Mr Dung
  For those BMW M3 owners who would like to tune their car without going to extremes, APP Europe is now offering a new package comprising of performance and styling upgrades sourced from other tuning firms. Starting with the M3's naturally-aspirated VG8 engine, a kit from Collaction AG bumps output by 30HP and 40Nm to 450-horsepower and 440Nm / 325 lb-ft of torque. Stopping power is improved through a new lightweight brake system from Stoptech that includes 6-piston calipers with two-piece...
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