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VIDEO:MINI taunts Porsche with ongoing PR challenge

Posted by Mr Dung Thursday, June 17, 2010

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.

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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 ad in the New York Times challenging Porsche to a race at Road Atlanta, near Porsche NA headquarters. Porsche politely declined, saying that they are in motorsports to challenge themselves, not for publicity stunts. MINI fired back twice, first by flying a banner over Porsche NA that simply read, "Dear Porsche, Bring it! Love, MINI." The second is this video.

Will Porsche accept the challenge, in the spirit of Rocky v. Drago, Seabiscuit v. War Admiral, and Daniel v. Cobra Kai? Stay tuned!

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VIDEO:BMW M3 widebody by GTHaus

Posted by Mr Dung Thursday, June 10, 2010

[GThaus]

G-Power isn't the only tuner around offering a widebody racing look for the BMW M3 Coupe. Illinois-based tuning house has jumped on the badwagon releasing details of its latest street-legal M3 project fitted with a new carbon fiber bodykit.
Evidently inspired by the Bavarian firm's M3 GT2 racer that recently won the 24h of Nurburgring and will compete (albeit in Art Car form) at the 24h of Le Mans, the conversion includes massively wide rear fenders, a unique front bumper with splitters, chunky side skirts, new rear bumper with air vents, vented hood and a jet plane-sized rear wing. The cost of the wide bodykit is said to be around $12,500.
Along with the aero parts, the M3 also features beefy 20-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes and a new exhaust system producing a race-like soundtrack. There are no engine mods for the time being, but a supercharger kit is said to be in the works.

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VIDEO:Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 walkaround

Posted by Mr Dung Friday, June 4, 2010

[Mercedes-Benz]

Mercedes has released 10 minutes of new video footage of the SLS AMG GT3.

Set to enter competition next year, key design features include a new front fascia, a ventilated hood, a carbon fiber front splitter, a massive rear diffuser, and an enormous rear wing. Other goodies include an AMG race braking system, a six-speed racing transmission, roll cage and a steering wheel with buttons for the pit radio, headlight flashers and drink supply.

Under the hood, power is provided by a 6.3-liter V8 engine which is "virtually identical" to the one in the production car. The company declined to provide detailed performance data, but stated the GT3 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds (0.2 seconds faster than the standard car) and hit a top speed in excess of 186 mph (300 km/h).

Customers can start ordering the SLS AMG GT3 in autumn 2010, with deliveries scheduled to occur before the 2011 racing season.

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VIDEO:New Skoda Superb Fastback Design Concept

Posted by Mr Dung Sunday, May 30, 2010

[Autodesign&styling]

With Volkswagen and Audi both featuring what marketers and advertising agencies like to call "four-door coupe" models in their range (the Passat CC and A5 Sportback respectively), one wonders why the German group hasn't added a similar model to their more mainstream brands, Seat and Skoda.
Czech architect and designer Pavel Hrubyi decided to take matters in his own hands (or so to speak) and draw a four-door coupe, sportback, fastback or whatever else you would like to call it, proposal for the Skoda brand based on the firm's range-topping Superb saloon.
Hrubyi completely redesigned the Superb II from the B-column and back adding a more rakish roofline and getting rid of the production model's frumpy rear end with the dual opening boot lid.
Even though it's just a drawing, the end result looks quite promising. Maybe the folks over at Skoda should take a look at this.

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VIDEO: 730HP Nissan GT-Rs are no Match for Bugatti Veyron 16.4

Posted by Mr Dung Wednesday, May 26, 2010

[Youtube]

When it comes to straight-line acceleration, there are a few (if any...) street-legal cars in this world that can compete with the VW Group's 1,100-horsepower-strong Bugatti Veyron 16.4 supercar.
As you can see in this video that was most likely shot in Russia, even a pair of heavily-modified Nissan GT-Rs tuned to churn out some 730HP (or so it is claimed) are having a hard time keeping up with the Veyron. Of course, the Bugatti costs as much as two-dozen or so Nissan GT-Rs, but that's another tale for another time... For now, follow the jump to watch the clip.

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VIDEO:Mercedes-Benz Reprises Role in Sex and the City 2 Film

Posted by Mr Dung Saturday, May 22, 2010

[Carscoop]

Question for our readers: In your opinion, how do four cougar-aged women who can't keep their panties (or their brains) on after one shot of tequila and a guy named 'Mr Big' relate to Daimler's Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products/brand?
While you think about it let us tell you that, as with the first installment of the male-snoozefest that is "Sex and the City", the sequel to the movie that hits cinemas on 27 May will see most characters driving or being driven in a bunch of Mercedes-Benz and Maybach models.
If you're still here, in addition to the Mercedes-Benz S400 HYBRID, Mr. Big (Chris North) now also drives the new E-Class Cabriolet while Samantha (portrayed by actress Kim Cattrall) ditches her GLK soft off-roader from the first film for the more masculine G-Class.

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VIDEO:BMW Official confirms 5-Series Diesel for U.S.

Posted by Mr Dung Thursday, May 13, 2010

[Insideline]

BMW will sell a diesel-engined version of the BMW 5 Series in the United States, according to a report in Inside Line. Quoting an unidentified source, the blog notes that the automaker has yet to reveal several important details.

The company has not said which diesel engine will be on offer in the States. The range is sold with three diesel choices, starting with the base 2.0-liter inline-four that produces 184 hp (137 kW, 187 PS) and up to 280 ft-lb of torque. Two inline-six 3.0-liter models are sold, with one producing 204 hp (152 kW, 207 PS) and up to 332 ft-lb, while the other kicks out 245 hp (183 kW, 248 PS) and up to 398 ft-lb.

A release date for the US-spec 5er Diesel was not disclosed.

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Racing Video:Nissan GT-R vs. Lexus LFA

Posted by Mr Dung Wednesday, May 12, 2010

[Autoblog]

There's only so much that can be said about a drag race between a Nissan GT-R and the Lexus LFA. It's a traditional competition pitting Japan's two Euro-fighting high-tech supercars against each other in an attempt to figure out which one is faster in the quarter mile.

No matter who's faster, the better buy should be clear. At a $300,000+ price gap, it won't be hard to figure it out; on the other hand, exclusivity has no price.

Thankfully, Motor Trend showed us how the duel would play out. While informative, it ain't Top Gear with the Jezza. To watch it through Motor Trend's eyes, check it out after the break.

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VIDEO:Lexus' LX570 gets Invaded by ASI

Posted by Mr Dung Friday, May 7, 2010

[Carscoop]

Japan's tuning specialist, ASI, thinks the Lexus LX570 full-size SUV needs a good ol' bump in styling and performance.

The tuner's Invader package takes care of the looks, although there has been no news yet of what engine upgrades are supplied. With the basic 5.7 liter churning out 381 horsepower, any intake/exhaust/ECU tuning would likely bring that number above 400.

ASI has bigger plans than just the standard tune-job, though, with a nigh-600 horsepower package on the way. It should run to 60 in under 5 seconds.

Unfortunately there's only one image to go from, so all that can be said is this: the body kit's nose looks decent, if a tad over the top (e.g. that front bumper is about 6 inches too tall). Lose the lower lip / fog light area and move everything higher.

Actually, forget that. It's not like owners would have to worry about off-roading, anyway. Honestly, who takes their Lexus LX to the trails?

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VIDEO:Renault Wind gets priced and equipped

Posted by Mr Dung

[WCF]

The Renault Wind has officially gone on sale, with two trim levels available for customers to purchase. Aside from the Dynamique and Exception trim versions, a limited edition model, called the Wind Collection, will be available from June 1.

Market launch and delivery of the vehicles is expected to begin in France this September.

As a base level car, the Wind Dynamique has a retail price of €17,500. It comes with a 100 PS (74 kW) 1.2-liter turbocharged engine, and a host of standard features, like fog lights, rear spoiler, aluminum wheels, sport seats, airbags, power locks, and power windows.

The same engine is also available on the Wind Exception, which starts at €18,500, but customers can spend an extra €1,000 to get the 1.6-liter 16V engine that generates 133 PS (98 kW). The Exception adds stability control, automatic climate control, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and more.

Meanwhile, the limited Wind Collection adds heated leather seats, glossy black roof, chrome exterior trim, and more. The Collection goes for an even €20k with the small engine, or €21,000 with the bigger engine.

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VIDEO:Koenigsegg Trevita CCXR visits Jay Leno's Garage

Posted by Mr Dung Thursday, May 6, 2010

[jaylenosgarage]

Being a celebrity car fan has its privileges. Christian von Koenigsegg, founder of the supercar manufacturer named for his family, brought the Koenigsegg Trevita CCXR to California for a segment with Jay Leno.

The rear-wheel drive car is one of only three Trevita units to be produced with a body built from a proprietary white carbon fiber diamond weave. The car uses a 4.8-liter twin-supercharged V8 engine running on biofuel that produces 1018 horsepower (759 kW / 1032 PS). Torque tops out at 1060 Nm (782 ft-lb).

Although the automaker claims the Trevita is half the weight of the Bugatti Veyron, it actually has a slower 0-100 km/h sprint time. The Veyron hits the mark at 2.5 seconds, while the Trevita needs 2.9. The Trevita hits 200 km/h in 8.75 seconds, and goes 0-200-0 in 13.55. 0-300-0 is accomplished in 27.8 seconds.

"This is a car that will be prized years and years into the future," said Leno on inspecting the car. The car is street-legal in the United States, having survived 18 crash tests.

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VIDEO:Porsche 918 Spyder in demand with 900 potential customers

Posted by Mr Dung Tuesday, April 27, 2010

[Bloomberg]

Porsche is reporting that is has more than 900 potential customers for the upcoming 918 Spyder hybrid.

The 2-seater 918 Spyder hybrid was unveiled at the Geneva auto show last month and is an entirely new model for Porsche, which is aiming to expand its sales volume to around 150,000 units a year by developing new products.

The hybrid drivetrain on the 918 Spyder features a V8 with 368 kW (500 PS / 493 hp) coupled to three electric motors totaling 160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp). Doing the math on that gets you 528 kW (718 PS / 708 hp). The 0 to 100 km/h sprint comes in at 3.2 seconds and top speed is 320 km/h (198 mph).

Even more impressive are the consumption and emissions numbers - the 918 Spyder hybrid, Porsche claims, will have a remarkable fuel economy rating of 3 liters/100 km (78.4 mpg-US) and a CO2 emission rate of only 70 g/km.

"I'm confident that we will soon reach the threshold of 1,000 [potential customers]. We need 1,000 seriously interested people to make a sound business case," said Wolfgang Duerheimer, head of development at Porsche, in an interview at the Beijing auto show on Saturday.

The 918 Spyder hybrid is due to make its production-ready debut sometime in the next 5 years.

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VIDEO:Ferrari 599 GTO Makes World Debut

Posted by Mr Dung Friday, April 16, 2010

[Ferrari]

The Ferrari 599 GTO is a 1495 kg (3296 lbs) supercar with a 0-liter V12 engine that produces 661 hp (493 kW / 670 PS) and 457 lb-ft (619 Nm) of torque.The 599 GTO will mark its next appearance at the International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing which takes place April 25 to May Starting price for the 599 GTO will be €319,495 ($426,843 / £285,053).The Berlinetta clocks the 0-100 km/h sprint in at 35 seconds and has a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h).

Ferrari chief Luca di Montezemolo presided over the first public introduction of the flaghip model.

Deliveries are expected to begin later this year.The limited edition Ferrari 599 GTO was premiered yesterday in a ceremony at the Ducal Palace at the military academy in Modena, Italy.Powerful, yes.We've created a wonderful car, the most powerful in our history, an exclusive car I wanted to give a historical name like GTO, because it deserves it," said di Montezemolo.The 599 GTO will be (appropriately) limited to only 599 units, three of which were on hand here at the model's unveiling.