Exclusive Audi R8

The U.S. subsidiary of Audi launched the Exclusive is aimed at owners who want to customize your Audi R8 car through the exclusive use of leather and paints dedicated. The Audi exclusive also allows you to change the color of the side-side blades and to introduce new color combinations for the interior, such as the beautiful burgundy / black or tobacco / black present in the picture.

Audi takes, however, to point out that the possibilities are endless processing and complete discretion of the buyer. No official information about costs and delivery times.

• Official: Audi USA opens up the palette with R8 Exclusive (12/08/2011)
• That'll be $1600, Please (14/08/2011)
• Silver Audi abandoned after triple hit-and-run in Mississauga (14/08/2011)
• Audi urban concept defies conventional categorization (10/08/2011)
• Audi Urban Concept teased in motion [w/video] (12/08/2011)

Video Aston Martin One-77

Aston Martin has released a new short video of the One-77, the exclusive 12-cylinder supercar for more than 1 million Euro, which is virtually hand assembled by specialists of the British brand. Unfortunately there are few pictures taken from the coupe, but the melody of its 7.3-liter, 700 hp is unmistakable.

The design combines the classic styles of the current Aston with many small details unknown: the shape of the front bumper retractable rear wing, to the minimalist interior and rear suspension from the scheme much racing. In a few will be able to drive this supercar, but it is likely that future Aston Martin models are partly derived from this important project experience, beginning with the next generation of the DB9.

• Aston Martin to produce 150 Zagato V12s at US$530,000 each (09/07/2011)
• Stunning Aston Martin One-77 Pictures and Videos (10/06/2011)
• Review: Aston Martin Experience iPhone App (27/06/2011)
• Funding secured for next generation of Aston Martins to launch by 2016 (04/07/2011)
• Aston Martin subtly confirms production for V12 Zagato (03/07/2011)

Aston Martin One-77 (wikipedia)  

Maserati GranTurismo sport: new official pictures

Maserati has designed a new gallery official GranCabrio Sport, the sportiest sedan in the range established on the basis of the GranTurismo. Unveiled at the last Geneva Motor Show, is equipped with the 4.7 V8 from 450 hp version with automatic transmission and 510 Nm ZF MC Auto Shift and software. And 'list available at 141,000 Euros and is easily recognizable than the GranTurismo for the aero kit and 20 "wheels, while the Triumphal Red dye is exclusive to this version and was created to celebrate the historic victory of Juan Manuel Fangio with 250F.

• Geneva 2011: new Maser GranCabrio Sport (21/02/2011)
• Video: Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale joins the 2011 Maserati line (03/05/2011)
• Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale joins the family portrait (03/05/2011)
• The Carpark at Chenonceau (27/07/2011)
• PHOTOS: 15 Maseratis That Were Destroyed In Car Crashes (24/07/2011)

Audi R8: more powerful engines and restyled in 2012

Audi R8 could modify the engines, and further improve the performance of their supersport, at a small facelift expected during 2012. Car has collected some advances, according to which the current V8 and V10 will be developed and combined with an automatic dual-clutch S-Tronic 7-speed, while there is no confirmation about the availability of the classic manual open grill.

The Lamborghini V10 source will increase from 525 to 540 hp, while the V8 will receive the same specifications as the RS5, and will deliver 450 bhp (compared to the current 430 and 420 of the first series). Do not miss the GT and GT Spyder editions: in this case, we could even see the arrival of the 570 hp variant used on the Gallardo Superleggera, compared to 560 hp variants present.

Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupe

Mercedes has released the first official pictures of the C 63 AMG Black Series Coupe, the third model belonging to the Black Family Series that will be offered from January 2012. This sporty style is recognizable by its dedicated package, with more generous air intakes, hood "pierced", strips larger sills and new rear spoiler as much as to the front.

BMW six-cylinder triturbo for the new M3. Still no decision on M1 and Z4 M

They come to the ambitious plans further confirmation that BMW is preparing for the future of the M3. After the brief of the current V8 mounted on E90, E92 and E93, it seems almost certain that the house will return to the German tradition, with a new six-cylinder in-line. But that will not be an aspirated "old school", but a modern turbocharged, which will exploit the pressure of three turbines, one of which is not driven by exhaust gas, but by a dedicated electric motor.

Lotus Exige in Frankfurt

Lotus continues to amaze, with the announcement of the presentation at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 in a rally car derived from the current Exige, now reached the end of his career because of emissions regulations. As reported by CarMagazine, the new model will be produced in 300 copies vehicles required for the approval of the racing version, will sell to customers that Lotus sports for several years, thanks to the introduction of the GT category, Elise and Exige are in fact some were converted for use in road racing.

• Report: Lotus planning Exige-based rally car for Frankfurt (30/06/2011)
• Lotus to stop production of US-spec Elise/Exige (09/06/2011)
• Lotus ending production of NA-spec Elise/Exige in August (13/06/2011)
• Lotus chases to make Esprit more 'authentic' (19/06/2011)
• Lotus ending production of NA-spec Elise/Exige in August (07/06/2011)

Lotus Exige (homepage)  Lotus Exige (wikipedia)  

Porsche 991: InsideLine test preview of the new 911

The lucky InsideLine colleagues were able to test drive the prototypes of the new Porsche 911, codenamed 991, South African earth. From them comes the first definitive picture of the interior style of the new German sports Panamera, which we have already mentioned, but more important is how much has changed compared to the current 991 997.

A sentence is very typical: everything has changed in the new model, the same philosophy of self, a statement that can shake the 911 historical enthusiasts. E 'increased presence of aluminum to reduce weight but steel is left in its place in the components that absorb energy in the event of an accident: the result is a car a little lighter than the 997, despite changes important as the step increase (the fourth time in the history of the model) and totally renovated.

Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition

To be able to buy a faster than is essential to be Marcel Fässler, André Benoît Tréluyer Lotterer or, that the three winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Audi R18 TDI on. Just to them - and to win, of course - is dedicated to the special R8 V8 Limited Edition version, fitting celebration created to celebrate the tenth race in the Audi triumph in France.

This special series uses a unique titanium-colored paint, alloy 19-inch design similar to those already proposed by the R8 GT, red brake calipers and carbon package, consisting of sideblade, side mirrors, interior trim and hood cover carbon engine. Then there are standard equipment for the seats in nappa leather with red stitching, the Audi Music Interface Magnetic Ride audio, satellite navigation and audio system Bang and Olufsen.

TVR: a diesel engine to ramp up production?

We read, reread and translated several times, trying to attribute some blame to the haste or heat. But nothing seems quite real indiscretion, not least because reported reliance PistonHeads site. Nikolai Smolenski had decided to revitalize the brand by using TVR V8 engine General Motors and BMW diesel V6, thus sacrificing the historic 6L-government units particularly the most modern and reliable.