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mercedes sl 65 amg black series vs bmw m6 f12 and porsche 911 turbo

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series vs BMW M6 F12 and Porsche 911 Turbo

Dragtimesinfo has published an interesting video with Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series – 670HP going against BMW M6 F12  PP-Performance Stage 2 – 680HP and Porsche 911 Turbo Mk1 Evotech Stage 2 – 620HP. The first start is versus the BMW M6, which is named “winner” but its time of 1 mile is slower than Mercedes’ one. The SL 65 AMG Black Series covered 1 mile in 31.787 seconds with 266 km/h terminal speed. The time of the M6 is 32.341 seconds

2013 porsche 911 carrera 4s exclusive edition

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Exclusive Edition

Porsche has unveiled a 911 Carrera 4S Exclusive Edition. The sports car will be sold exclusively in the UK, but nothing is mentioned about the pricing. The exterior boasts nice grey paint job and a "sport design" body kit. The interior features premium leather upholstery and Union Jack logos on the center armrest and door entry guards. The engine is the well-known 3.8 liter flat-six with 400HP (294 kW) and 440Nm (324 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). The

2014 porsche 911 turbo cabriolet [video]

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet [video]

Porsche has introduced the new 2014 911 Turbo and Turbo S Cabriolet. The sports drop-top will make its official debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show scheduled for November 20th. By adding the two new 911 Turbo models into the mix, Porsche is doubling its offering of the top-of-the-range models to four versions. In extending the range, the 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet deliver the same blend of sporty dynamism, performance and efficiency offered by the Coupe model unveiled a few months ago.

lamborghini gallardo lp570-4 underground racing r2 altechno— top speed record [video]

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Underground Racing R2 Altechno— Top Speed Record [video]

The extremely powerful Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Underground Racing R2 Altechno with 2000HP (1470 kW) driven by Leonid set a new absolute top speed record for Unlim 500+. It recorded a terminal speed of 402.68 km/h (250.27 mph). Of course, the start didn’t go without problems. Just a few meters before the 1 mile mark, the tuned Gallardo catch fire. The reason for this disaster is unknown, but hopefully this Gallardo will come back at th

2014 holden barina rs

2014 Holden Barina RS

Holden has announced the 2014 Barina RS, which is expected to hit the Australian market very soon. Essentially it is a rebadged Chevrolet Sonic RS so it will gain a lot of features from it. Holden Barina RS features unique exterior styling including sports body kit incorporating larger rear spoiler, front and rear sports fascias and side skirts, new 17” alloy wheels and exclusive-for-RS paint colour, Orange Rock. Barina RS also offers sports interior finishes including sport seats with

mercedes cla 45 amg black series [render]

Mercedes CLA 45 AMG Black Series [render]

Here is a render picture of Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Black Series. The possible look of the sports sedan is given by Anton Gjorsev. Despite that is just a rendering image, it looks almost production ready featuring a complete aggressive body kit including modified bumpers, wide fenders and extended side skirts. Other noticeable features include high-performance brakes and carbon fiber elements. The “normal” CLA 45 AMG is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 360HP (265 kW) at 6,000RPM and 450Nm

heico sportiv volvo xc60

Heico Sportiv Volvo XC60

Heico Sportiv has announced their latest project based on Volvo XC60. The compact crossover has received minor styling modifications and some performance packages. The exterior features modified front and rear bumpers and an 8-piece fender flare extension set. There are also new spacers, sport springs, sport suspension, 6-piston sport brake system and different VOLUTION designer wheel programs V, VII and X from 18” to 20”. The interior boasts a bespoke-colored sport steering wheel with

kahn land rover defender chelsea wide track hard top

Kahn Land Rover Defender Chelsea Wide Track Hard Top

Kahn Land Rover Defender Chelsea Wide Track Hard Top pays tribute to the Defender model, being its unique and artistic interpretation. For this project the tuners at A. Kahn Design have chosen an honest and minimalist approach and in such way have augmented its design. The design of this transformed Land Rover model

step out of line: citroen ds3 [video]

Step Out Of Line: Citroen DS3 [VIDEO]

The newest Citroen DS3 advertisement, named “Step Out Of Line” reflects the non-conformist stance of the DS line. In fact, through this commercial the brand aims to motivate everyone to express their own personality. The ad was filmed in some of the most famous streets of Paris - Boulevard Haussman, Place des Victoires, Pont de l’Europe, which were closed specially for the occasion. In addition, it also includes a cast of almost 250 extras wearing 500 costumes. As one can see, the clip sho

suzuki introduces the eco karimun wagon r in indonesia

Suzuki Introduces The Eco Karimun Wagon R In Indonesia

The production of Suzuki Karimun Wagon R started and the news was announced at the Jakarta Motor Show. The passenger car is a 1000cm3 five seater which aims to suit the Indonesian government’s Low Cost Green Car (LCGC) policy, which means that it offers low fuel consumption. In order to meet the growing vehicle mark

daihatsu exhibits eight concept cars at the indonesia motor show

Daihatsu Exhibits Eight Concept Cars At The Indonesia Motor Show

Daihatsu is currently exhibiting at the Indonesia International Motor eight concept vehicles that will make their world premiere. In addition, the brand will also present new AYLA Technology. This year, Daihatsu is exhibiting under the slogan: “Daihatsu is our best friend”. The goal of the brand is to capture the attention of the audience by demonstrating the craft of making fuel-efficient and affordable cars. The first concept car is the Daih

caterham aeroseven concept [leak images]

Caterham AeroSeven Concept [leak images]

Caterham AeroSeven Concept has leaked to the web ahead of its official debut at the Singapore Grand Prix. Motor Authority has published several pictures of the futuristic vehicles showing some interesting details.The exterior boasts a distinctive front fascia with a massive grille and LED headlights. There are also side-exiting exhaust pipes, big rear wheel arches and a two seat cockpit.Nothing is mentioned about the power train, but this will be the first car, which is designed and developed with significant input