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VW Passat R36

April 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Meet the VW Passat R36, a new rival of the Mitsubishi Evo X.
The new VW Passat R36 (previous R36 here) will arrive with a 296 hp engine, four-wheel drive and a quick-shifting semi-automatic gearbox. The new R36 is available as both a stylish saloon and practical estate.
The VW Passat R36 is outstanding by a […]

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Tags: Sports · VW · Wagons

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL BRABUS

April 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Look at the first official pics of the new Mercedes-Benz SL have been leaked on the net. No details yet but apart from the usual mechanical upgrades (engine, suspension and brake system) the German tuner has also readied a pretty aggressive bodykit for the recently facelifted SL roadster. Expect all the details as soon […]

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Tags: Mercedes · Sports

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

April 18th, 2008 · No Comments

The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series was recently spied running “look at me” laps around the Nurburgring.
The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series is one of the most extreme Mercedes-Benzes ever built.
It starts with a 6.0-liter twin turbo V12 engine. In the standard SL65 AMG it pumps out a healthy 604 horsepower, but in the Black […]

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Tags: Mercedes · Sports · Spy Shots

BRABUS SLR McLaren Roadster

March 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Brabus specialist unveiled the SLR McLaren Roadster, tuned specially for Geneva Motor Show.
The BRABUS SLR McLaren Roadster is equipped with a bodykit that includes a carbon-fiber front spoiler, a rear apron with a carbon-fiber diffuser and new lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped around Pirelli or YOKOMAMA tires (255/30 ZR 20 up front and 305/25 ZR […]

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Tags: Auto Show · Coupes · Luxury · Mercedes · Sports

Nissan GT-R

February 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Nissan’s supercar, the 2009 GT-R, has a base price of $69,850.
There are about 1,400 Nissan dealerships in the States, and only 691 of them have begun to take pre-orders. Total sales volume allocated to the United States the first year will be just 1,500 units (to put that into perspective, consider that Nissan sold […]

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Tags: Nissan · Sports

Video: Audi R8 TDI V12

January 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Look at the Youtube video of the R8 V12 TDI concept. The Audi R8 TDI V12 will make 500 horsepower and 737 lb-ft (1000 Nm) of torque while boasting fuel economy of over 23 US mpg (10 liters per 100 km). 0 to 60 takes 4.2 seconds and the car should have a top end […]

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Tags: Audi · Sports · Videos

Mazda3 MPS Extreme

October 11th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Mazda has unveiled today a modified version of the Mazda3 MPS (Mazdaspeed3 in the U.S.) at the 2007 Sydney Motorshow. The Mazda3 MPS Extreme has received engine, suspension and exhaust upgrades that according to Mazda, improve performance by about 20%. The Mazda3 MPS Extreme??™s 2.3-litre turbocharged engine has been modified by Mazda Australia Motorsport Manager, […]

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Tags: Auto Show · Mazda · Sports

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

October 1st, 2007 · No Comments

Mitsubishi has released a new images of its 10th generation Lancer Evolution. The official debut will make at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show at the end of October. The EVO X??™s new 2.0-liter turbo engine delivers 276 HP at 6.500 rpm and a maximum torque figure of 422 Nm (311 lb.ft) at 3.500 rpm. […]

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Tags: Mitsubishi · Sports

Ferrari F430 Scudera

September 26th, 2007 · No Comments

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO! First look at the 2008 Ferrari F430 Scudera. Ben Barry is a first journalist which drive the latest Ferrari on the roads around the Italian Maranello office.

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Tags: Ferrari · Sports · Videos

Mercedes-Benz SL Black Series

September 25th, 2007 · 1 Comment

As we know, the domestic tuners for Mercedes-Benz are working on the new iteration of SL coupe. A very special Mercedes-Benz SL coupe was caught near AMG’s N??rburgring shop. The SL gets modified bodywork to cover the steamroller tires and will undoubtedly get an extra helping of power. So far there’s no word on when […]

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Tags: Coupes · Mercedes · Sports · Spy Shots