In the year of its 50th anniversary Automobili Lamborghini is presenting an extremely exclusive model at the Geneva Motor Show 2013. Only three unique units of the Lamborghini Veneno will be built and sold. Its design is consistently focused on optimum aerodynamics and cornering stability, giving the Veneno the real dynamic experience of a racing prototype, yet it is fully homologated for the road. With a maximum output of 552 kW / 750 hp, the Veneno accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds and the top speed for this street-legal racing car stands at 355 km/h. It is priced at three million Euros plus tax – and all three units have already been sold to customers.
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The Porsche is definitely out of the bag now! Photog, Nick Busato, was just relaxing down at Sebring today and just happened to have his new gear with him… After a few dismal years behind, Porsche is looking forward to gaining all of its momentum back with the new 991 911 GT3. It’s fans are too! Continue reading ‘Porsche (991) 911 GT3 RSR gets caught testing at Sebring’
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Some special cars reflect the fundamental attitude of their owners – the new Beetle Cabriolet is such a car. Driving this Volkswagen shows that the people inside really enjoy a sporty design, colors and driving with the top down. Even ordering the new Beetle Cabriolet will be a cult act for most buyers – because many more options are available to express your individual taste than ever before: five standard equipment versions are available (“Beetle,” “Design,” “Design Exclusive,” “Sport” and “Sport Exclusive”) as well as three special models (“50′s Edition,” “60′s Edition” and “70′s Edition”). Continue reading ‘New Beetle Cabriolet with legendary design and sporting appeal’
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For at least a decade now the “R” model identifier has referred to the most powerful Volkswagen cars in the compact class. So far, they have always been cars with solid steel roofs and some with sliding sunroofs. Now, Volkswagen is introducing an open-top R model for the first time: the new Golf R Cabriolet. This sports car will be delivered to customers by spring 2013; and these early purchasers will be driving the most powerful and fastest Golf Cabriolet cars ever. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen introduces Golf R Cabriolet’
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Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today it will offer the R-Line derivative on two additional models for the U.S. market. Joining the CC R-Line and recently introduced Beetle R-Line coupe, the Tiguan R-Line and Touareg R-Line will be added to the Volkswagen line-up for model year 2014. Both models will be introduced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen Introduces Performance Inspired R-Line Touareg and Tiguan’
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Does anyone out there see a path developing to the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans here?
Driving trials of the Porsche 918 Spyder are entering the next phase. A permanent fixture of the test program for the 918 Spyder – and in the tuning process for all Porsche vehicles – is the 20.8 km long challenging Nurburgring-Nordschleife race circuit. After all, a lap time of less than seven minutes and 22 seconds is one of the development goals of the innovative super sports car with a plug-in hybrid drive. Continue reading ‘Porsche 918 Spyder wrapped in iconic Martini Racing colors’
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It was Frank Kechele in the no66 Vita4One Z4 who nailed the fastest time (2:19.473) in qualifying. The time stood for both Spa 24 day and night sessions.
The highest placed Audi R8 LMS ultra was that of the no1 Belgian Audi Club Team WRT team of Ortelli/Mies/Haase. A time of 2:20.036 landed them in 4th place. Continue reading ‘Audi, Lamborghini and Porsche come out ok at Spa 24 qualifying’
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Audi has made its R8 high-performance sports car even more attractive and dynamic. The R8 V10 plus is a new top model in the model series, with a totally new 7-speed S tronic. The LED headlights and the new rear indicator lights with dynamicized display are standard equipment on all variants.
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