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 ...
This was the car that started the Australian Falcon GT legend! Developed from the special Police Interceptor Pack Falcon, the GT was the brainchild of dynamic Ford Australia Managing Director, Bill Bourke. The experts told Ford that a GT came ...
Ingolstadt, 2008-12-09 – Audi is launching the next variant of its top-of-the-line model. With the R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start – and now comes the R8 V10. Its ...
In Detail submitted by Richard Owen built at Detroit, Michigan, USA engine Tuned Duratec V6 power 164.1 kw / 220.1 bhp bhp/weight bhp per tonne front tires P225/40R18 rear tires P225/40R18 f brake size mm / in r brake ...
In Detail submitted by Richard Owen price $ $28 590 USD engine Supercharged V8 valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl displacement 4601 cc / 280.8 in³ bore 90.2 mm / 3.55 in stroke 89.7 mm / 3.53 in compression ...
As one of the few prewar American sportcars, the Auburn Speedster was a powerful, affordable and stylish car. It featured a characteristic boat tail body and a supercharged engine that that set American trends: large proportions and straight line performance. ...
Only a single prototype of this touring car exists, built in 1992/93; its six-cylinder engine develops 388 bhp at the impressive engine speed of 10,500 revolutions per minute. But this car never reached the starting line: after a dispute with ...
Audi is crowning its successful A1 model series with an exclusive top-of-the-line model. The dynamic A1 quattro, limited to just 333 units, moves to the head of the compact class. Its two-liter, turbocharged engine produces 188 kW (256 hp) and ...
Paris Auto Show, September 28, 2006 – Outwardly based on the Le Mans concept car first released at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the new R8 takes advantage of Audi’s immense motor sport program and puts them on the supercar ...
ARK Performance, a core Hyundai SEMA partner in recent years, has developed a new Legato Concept based on the Genesis Coupe that promises to add to its successful SEMA legacy. The performance luxury coupe concept will be showcased at the ...
Audi is expanding its RS model lineup: The RS 7 Sportback, which is making its debut at the North American International Auto Show 2013 in Detroit, stands for dynamics at their most beautiful. The large five-door coupe uses a 4.0 ...
In 2013, ATS AutoSport will be responsible for the revival of the little-known 2500 GT, a rare sports car developed by ex-Ferrari personnel in 1963. The new car takes direct cues from its predecessor which was one of the first ...
Unbridled power lurking in a classically elegant coupé: the Audi RS 5 will debut at the Geneva Auto Show. The high-revving 4.2-liter V8 with its 331 kW (450 hp) unleashes powerful performance while achieving remarkable fuel economy. The seven-speed S ...
The Audi A8 L W12 quattro is equipped with a powerful gasoline engine that is particularly short and lightweight thanks to its W layout. The normally aspirated, 6.3-liter engine produces 368 kW (500 hp), yet is very smooth-running. The sprint ...
The Audi R8 GRAND-AM successfully passed its baptism by fire. The new model was fine-tuned at the Daytona race track (U.S. state of Florida) during its final test on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ready for the North American market: The development ...
Audi Pikes Peak quattro Premiere in Detroit: at the North American International Motor Show (January 5 to 20, 2003) Audi is exhibiting a sport concept study: the Pikes Peak quattro, for all on-road driving and moderate off-road terrain. It has ...
Like the 2002 Ford GT40 concept, the Ford Shelby Cobra draws on Ford’s emotional and performance roots in a thoroughly modern interpretation that reinforces the company’s product-led momentum. With minimalist interior and exterior elements that emphasize its performance-oriented function, the ...
The new Vantage Zagato was first shown as a design at Geneva in 1985. All 50 copies were bought on the basis of drawings and a scale model. Three prototypes appeared a year later at Geneva in 1986. The project ...
In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine 16-Valve R4 displacement 1598 cc / 97.5 in³ power 89.5 kw / 120.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm specific output 75.09 bhp per litre bhp/weight bhp per tonne torque 137.0 nm / 101.0 ...
OAK Racing will launch an assault on this year’s European Le Mans Series with a pair of Judd-powered 2012 Morgan LMP2s following confirmation today of the re-branded championship’s entry list. The team tasted success in the category during 2010 when ...
BY 1963 the BMC Competition department knew what they wanted to do with the Mini. Their efforts culminated in the 1963 Austin Cooper S and Morris Cooper S. Besides a host of upgrades, the primary difference was a specially cast ...
The Mullen was originaly conceived to be an exotic sports car that would be available to the public for under $40k. It is built as hybrid car that combines the handling and performance of a lightweight race car but with ...
1972 Momo Mirage 2+2 Coupe When Mr. Kalikow visited the New York Auto Show in 1957, he became an instant fan of European cars. This passion led him to Alfred Momo of the New York Jaguar Garage, and a close ...
Motoren Technik Mayer from Wettstetten, Germany, puts the Audi S5 under pressure. As “MTM GT Supercharged” the sporty coupe’s supercharged engine demonstrates impressive performance data. Together with bigger brakes, a coilover suspension and other minor changes, the result is an ...
Following the AeroMax coupe build in limited numbers from 2009 to 2010, Morgan updated the design in 2012 and called it the Aero Coupe. Press Release. The Aero Coupe is an advanced supercar designed for practical long distance touring. The ...
2007 MTM TT bimoto 07/24/07 – Record; 393km/h with bimoto. On Tuesday morning, the mtm TT bimoto hit a new top speed of 393km/h setting a new official record for the top speed on the test track in Papenburg. The ...
Exactly 40 years after Morgan’s last competitive entry at Le Mans, when Christopher Lawrence, now Chief Development Engineer at Morgan Motor Company, drove a Morgan Plus 4 through the chequered flag to win the 2.0-litre class, a Morgan is set ...
24/04/2009 – Throughout 2009 the Morgan Motor Company is celebrating one hundred years of continuous manufacture of motorcars. The company has remained in one family’s ownership since the founder HFS Morgan made his first car in 1909. As part of ...
This concept was made to showcase the talents of the independant Mitsuoka group for their first visit to the Tokyo Motor Show. In the past Mitsuoka have created updated versions of Jaguar automobiles for the Japanese market. The Orochi, which ...
In 2009, a new Morgan appeared at the opening round of the FIA GT3 Silverstone meeting that mimicked the recently released Targa version called the SuperSports. Like the earlier Aero 8 racecars, this was designed and run by AutoGt Racing ...
In 1909 H. F.S Morgan built his first car which was this three-wheeled Morgan. It was powered by a front-mounted Peugeot engine that produced 7 bhp. This car would set the trend for further cars that used technology resembling motocycles ...
2009 Mobsteel Taurus SHO Adam Genei, owner of Mobsteel in Brighton, Mich., knew he wanted to customize the Taurus SHO when he saw the vehicle revealed at the North American International Auto Show. “I was just blown away by it,” ...
Built for the 2007 Tokyo Auto Salon, this concept is a redeign of the S2000 roadster with a new carbon fibre front end, Mugen seats, reduced windescreen and an integrated roll-hoop and wider fender flares.
After designing cars like the Nash Metropolitan, Bill Flajole started his own independent design consultancy which produced this Forerunner prototype. The design was influenced by its Jaguar XK120 underpinnings, but had tall fenders and a sloping fastback design with a ...
1977 Mooncraft SHI-DEN A The original SHI-DEN was made in 1977, for the Fuji Grand Champion Series race, and was called “SHI-DEN 77”. The car was a big surprise for the race field for its elegant modern stream-lined body cowl, ...
Friday 7th September, 2007 – Aston Martin is not only showing the DBS for the first time in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week but will also showcase two new special editions – the Aston Martin DB9 LM ...
London, 18 July – Aston Martin announced today at the British International Motor Show that the V8 Vantage which recently competed at the 24-hour endurance race at the Nürburgring will be made available to customers in limited numbers. The factory ...
2009 MTM Continental Birkin Edition Even though Bentley offers greater power and performance in the new Speed version standard models, the special series offer 650 Hp performance in addition to an exclusive sporty look. After nearly three years, the 331 ...
Built to special order by Freddy Martin, this Muntz Jet was modified by San Francisco customizer Joe Bailon into the car you see here. Martin actually purchased a stock Muntz Jet in 1952, but sent it to Bailon for a ...
While the critical amongst us could say that the McLaren Elva is little more than a 720S Spider without a windshield, it is certainly much rarer, more expensive, and offers even better performance. We’ve seen a number of reviews ...