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The Netherlands - In the factory of Donkervoort Automobiles, production of the D8 GT has been launched. D8 GT was originally unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Show and its development process has just been completed. The first cars will be delivered to customers in August.
D8 GT was created utilizing Donkervoort’s racing experience. It is based on the open-top D8 roadster, but the whole construction has significantly been upgraded. D8 GT features integrated headlights, a wider trak, a 8-inch longer wheelbase, custom-tailored braking system from Tarox and new 17″ wheels.
Continue to read: Dutch sportscar maker, Donkervoort launches production of D8 GT
Artega is launching its GT to the market with a special offer: The new German sports car is available in a strictly limited “Intro 2008“ edition of 99 vehicles with exclusive and unique features.
Artega, the all-new German sports car firm aiming to build a “serious” £50,000 alternative to the Porsche Cayman, has confirmed that it will start building right-hand-drive cars early next year, and it has already begun establishing a UK dealer structure.
Continue to read: Artega GT to hit UK next year
The eagerly anticipated ‘Gran Turismo 5 Prologue™’ for PlayStation®3 was released by Sony Computer Entertainment UK at a recent launch event in London’s Marble Arch and was supported by Lotus Cars who has two versions of the iconic Elise in the game.
One of the capital’s largest underground car parks was transformed into the GT5 Pit Lane which boasted some of the stars of the game which is heralded as one of the most realistic to date. Alongside the legendary 1996 Lotus Elise and the now iconic 2004 Elise 111R, other heroes of the game turned out to support the event including Audi R8, Aston Martin DB9, Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper SRT10, Ford GT, TVR Tuscan Speed 6, Ford GT and a Ferrari 599.
Continue to read: Lotus Cars and Sony Entertainment celebrate release of Gran Tourismo 5 Prologue
A new British Supercar is to be launched on 23rd April, St George’s Day.
Eight years in development, in private testing an early prototype of the sports GT broke the world speed record held at the time by Bugatti.
A two model range is being launched, both sharing the same curvaceous body.
Continue to read: New Supercar launching on St George’s Day
According to Geelys company website, Geely will have eighteen concept and production vehicles on display at Auto China ( the Beijing Motor Show) next month.
Some basic models will probably make it into production, but some concepts seem most likely to stay as concepts. Like the Geely GT pictured on the right.
Continue to read: Beijing 2008 Preview: Geely introduces 18 concept and production models
