| 9/6/2010 - | Ferrari works on four-door coupe?
Remember a while ago Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa said in an interview: "As Enzo (Ferrari) would say, we will never do four doors. And we will keep this tradition." But today rumors suggest that Ferrari has plans to expand its line-up with a new model that will take on models like Aston Martin Rapide and the future Lamborghini Estoque. Apparently Pininfarina has already imagined a future four-door coupe and Ferrari will make a final decision soon. Until then, the Italian company will unveil a surprise at the upcoming Paris Auto Show. If built, the future four-door coupe will be based on the replacement of the 612 Scaglietti, scheduled for 2012. It seems that the 612 is offering enough interior room for a second row of doors. Same rumors suggest that the future model will be built in limited numbers and will offer wealthy customers an alternative for the other four-door coupe models on the market. Ferrari works on four-door coupe? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 19:00 EST. read more
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| 9/6/2010 - | Peugeot HR1 Concept spied
Last Friday we reported that Peugeot will bring the EX1 concept car to the Paris Auto Show. It seems that next to it, the French company will also bring the HR1 concept - a preview version of a future compact crossover based on the 208. With this new model, Peugeot will enter the B-segment market and will compete with models like Nissan Juke. The concept’s exterior design will be inspired by the SR1 concept unveiled this year at the Geneva Motor Show, and will be defined by flowing lines. Under the hood we expect to see the same hybrid powertrain as used in the3008 HYbrid4: a 2.0 liter 163 bhp HDi diesel engine combined with a 37 bhp electric motor and an electronically-controlled manual six-speed sequential gearbox. While this spy images only reveal the wheels and a little bit of the car’s rear, the Paris Show is just around the corner, so stay tuned! Peugeot HR1 Concept spied originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 18:00 EST. read more
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| 9/6/2010 - | To be 21-years old and already the proud of owner of 30 supercars
At 21 years old, most of us would be ecstatic to have one working car to drive around to school, on dates, and maybe even a few out-of-town trips. For engineering student Dhiaa Al-Essa, one car just doesn’t quite cut it. Actually, 10 cars still seems a little on the ‘little’ side. No, this 21-year old son of a Saudi business tycoon already has 30 – yep, 30! – cars in his garage. And the best part is, all of his cars aren’t what you’d call ‘everyday-driving’ vehicles. Apparently, that’s not how he rolls. His list of vehicles include five Porsches, four Ferraris, three Lamborghinis, two Rolls Royces, and a Mercedes SLR McLaren. On top of that, he’s got two more exotics headed his way – a Bugatti Veyron and a Koenigsegg Agera – and if you remember that Ferrari 458 Italia that burned down at Heathrow Airport in London a few weeks ago, that’s his too. That wasted 458 isn’t all that big of a deal for this guy because he’s already in the process of scooping up a 599 Roadster – production number 70 out of 70, in fact. Continued after the jump To be 21-years old and already the proud of owner of 30 supercars originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 17:00 EST. read more
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| 9/6/2010 - | BMW 1-Series M Coupe rendered
After a first "unveiling" video of the BMW 1-Series M Coupe, the guys from Bimmerfile have rendered the future car, and we have to admit it looks quite impressive. In fact the rendering only puts together parts from the recently launched video. The 1-series M will probably follow along the engine lines of the 135i producing 306hp. It will feature a central duct, brake air ducts, an additional two ducts on the bonnet, two air intakes on the front wings for a typical M look, and the bar that incorporates the side indicator light. It will also have widened fenders, integrated duckbill trunk spoiler, upgraded M wheels, and large brakes with cross-drilled rotors. And how about a a carbon fiber roof ? Is this too much for an entry-level M car? We think not! Stay tuned, BMW is set to revealed official details on the future 1-Series M Coupe very soon! BMW 1-Series M Coupe rendered originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 16:00 EST. read more
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| 9/6/2010 - | A time-lapse video of the making of a BMW Z4 E89 GT3
Whatever the type of car you build, whether its for mass production or for motor racing purposes, one thing holds true: building one takes some serious work from a dedicated group of people. In addition to the laborious manual work involved in building a car, it also takes time. You can’t just throw all the parts together and hope that the car magically runs after that. It doesn’t work that way. Fortunately, through the magic of time-lapse technology, you can actually see the entire build from the ground up in just a matter of minutes. The folks over at WestCoastRacing took to task in building a BMW Z4 GT3 from its humble beginnings as a body shell into a 500 horsepower beast. Using parts that were received from BMW Motorsport, WestCoastRacing took up the task of working on the car, spending 600 hours of work to piece together the entire sports car. The end product, as you can see, is a fine piece of machinery that presumably weights less than 1,200 kilos and uses a 4.4-liter engine that produces over 500 ponies. And thanks to time-lapse technology, we can watch the entire manual production build in just over three minutes. A time-lapse video of the making of a BMW Z4 E89 GT3 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 15:00 EST. read more
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| 9/6/2010 - | Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Axiom by RENM
After the R8 Enigma and the RM580, RENM is also revealing a tuning package for the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. The tuner is offering two levels of customizations. The first level includes an ECU re-calibration and sports air-filters and takes the V12 engine’s output to a total of 665 HP (up from a standard of 580 HP). And if this power does not satisfy you, RENM is also offering a complete back-pressure controlled exhaust system, revised sports camshafts, cylinder head conditioning and ECU re-calibration. The results is an impressive 715 HP. RENM revealed no details on how this upgrades improve the supercar’s performances, but we expect to see a considerable increase of the 211 mph top speed. Next to the engine upgrade, the Axiom tuning programme also includes 19 inch carbon/forged three piece wheel design that includes forged aluminum outer shells with titanium reverse fasteners and carbon-fibre cross sections. Other wheels dimensions are available ranging between 19 and 22 inch. Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Axiom by RENM originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 14:00 EST. read more
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| 9/6/2010 - | Audi A5 Cabrio by Senner Tuning
After the Audi S5, Senner Tuning is also preparing a tuning kit for the A5 Cabrio. The package is improving both the engine’s output, but is also offering a more sportier appearance for the cabriolet. The price for the kit is 19.900 Euro ($25,000 at the current exchange rates). The tuning package includes an audibly superior exhaust system with a stainless steel finishing with four end pipes, a carbon hydride screw thread with adjustable settings, 20" SC1 light metalrims in silver chrome, a new spoiler in the RS6 Design, a cooler grill, exterior mirrors in the RS5 Design and a rear valance with sporty diffuser fins. The interior gets surfaces made from leather and extensive carbon fibre applications. As for the 2.0 T-FSI engine, the tuner is offering sports air filters and software optimization that increases the output to 275 HP and 430 Nm of torque. Press release after the jump. Audi A5 Cabrio by Senner Tuning originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 13:00 EST. read more
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| 9/6/2010 - | Bookmakers release odds on who the next Stig will be
If you needed any more proof that our world has become fixated on gambling, look no further than what the odds are on who the next Stig will be. That’s right, folks. You can make a wager on who’s going to be the next one to don the helmet and racing suit for Top Gear. And if you’re right, you can make some moolah out of it, too. To our surprise – not that we’re against it, although we think Clarkson might have a bone to pick with this one – odds are picking up that the next Stig will be female. According to The Sun, bookmakers have installed 4:1 odds on a woman taking over the role of Top Gear’s mysterious test driver. What’s more surprising is that this line is now favored over the odd of notable former F1 drivers David Coulthard and Damon Hill. On top of that, there are also odds on what color of the suit the new Stig will be donning in his/her new gig. And just so you know, pink is right up there with 5:1 odds. Continued after the jump Bookmakers release odds on who the next Stig will be originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 6 September 2010 12:00 EST. read more
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