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Like an Arabian stallion collecting its attention for a jump. Concentrated and full of dynamic body tension. This is how the silhouette of the super sports car called STALLION presents itself. But the latest development of the premium refiner HAMANN MOTORSPORT offers far more than a fascinating new aerodynamics concept.
The efficiency boost to 630 hp and the HAMANN-sport chassis turn the STALLION into one of the most powerful and fastest sports car in the whole world.
Continue to read: Hamann introduces a new supercar based on The Porsche 911 Turbo
For a while there have been rumors that BMW is working on a new X5M prototype. From pictures taken by our photographer in Germany we can not tell much, as the engine is covered, but it seems that the engine is twin-turbocharged. Most likely it is not the 3.0-liter twin turbo engine, but something larger.
We still can not confirm is this new X5 going to have M badge or not, but with pictures we surely have more information that something besides rumors is going on.
Click here to see the X5(M) prototype pictures
An open cockpit, an engine producing more than 220 kW (300 hp) and a host of technologies borrowed from the world of motorsports – the Audi TT clubsport quattro is an uncompromising driving machine.
Audi is presenting an updated version of the spectacular showcar and sensation of 2007 at the Wörthersee Tour, the big meet for Audi and VW enthusiasts in Reifnitz (Kärnten), Austria, from May 21 to 25.
Continue to read: Audi introduces TT clubsport quattro
The basis of the Avalanche 600 GT EVO is the Porsche 997 turbo or the GT2. GEMBALLA even knows how to boost the already impressive set of performance figures of the production model. 600 bhp (442 kW) put the competition from Maranello and Sant’Agata-Bolognese in a tight spot. The six-cylinder boxer with a torque of 840 Nm – power-boosted by the GEMBALLA power kit - stands out even more.
GEMBALLA’s power boost allows the modified 997 to race at a top speed of 320 km/h, accomplishing the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. The latter can – depending on the driver’s skill – be even further enhanced by fitting the sport shifter for vehicles with a manual gearshift, reduced gear lever travel, which is available in the “Sport” and “Race” versions.
Continue to read: Gemballa introduces Avalanche GT2 EVO
Swedish car manufacturer Saab has announced the launch of a new Special Edition of its 9-5 model, set to be the best value premium car on the market.
The new model, called the 9-5 Turbo Edition, features a number of added extras as standard combined with an even more attractive list price, making it an outstanding proposition to prospective customers.
Continue to read: Saab 9-5 Turbo Edition
The basic concept behind both turbocharging and supercharging is getting more air to be forced into a vehicle’s engine.
With more air, an engine can then use more fuel, which in turn sparks more engine power. However, while a supercharger is powered by a car’s rubber belt, a turbocharger runs with the help of exhaust flow.
A supercharger is driven directly by the motor, typically through a belt, and as such is akin to any motor ancillary. Like a water pump, or alternator, its directly driven nature provides instant reaction to rpm changes.
Continue to read: To supercharge or turbocharge?
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has extended its third model line by the addition of the top of the range Cayenne Turbo S. The Turbo S, the most powerful Cayenne of them all, is driven by a 4.8 liter V8 engine with twin turbo forced induction, delivering 550 hp (404 kW).
The Turbo S is Porsche’s response to the wishes of its customers. There is huge demand, especially in the new emerging markets of Eastern Europe and Asia, for exclusive sports-style SUVs with top quality physical handling dynamics.
Continue to read: Porsche reveals the new Cayenne Turbo S
They told us it would never happen, but it now seems that, contrary to earlier reports from senior Audi bosses, next year’s even hotter R8, the RS8, will get the same twin-turbocharged, 572bhp V10 as the RS6 super-saloon.
With that kind of power, expect the car to crack 62mph in less than 4.0 seconds, 100mph in around 8.5 seconds, and a top speed over 200mph. Definetely a treat to in-house rivals such as Porsch e911 GT2 and Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.
Continue to read: Audi RS8 will get twin-turbocharged, 572bhp V10
The first M3 had an inline four. The next two gens holstered straight sixes. And now the M3 has a high-revving V8. BMW’s mighty M5 went from two generations of straight sixes to a V8 to a high-revving V10.
All this horsepower excuses BMW from having to lighten its cars and focus on improving dynamics. It seems that BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer is thinking along the same lines.
Continue to read: The Next M-series Back Down to Six or Four Cylinders?
With 730 hp (720 hp SAE net), 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft), 0 – 300 km/h (186 mph) in 24.5 seconds and a Top Speed of More than 360 km/h (225 mph)
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Geneva 2008. In hall 2 of the 78th International Geneva Auto-Salon, the world premiere of TechArt Automobildesign will be unveiled. Here, the new TechArt GTstreet convertible will be presented to the press and international public; the car is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
Uncompromisingly sporty, unreservedly suitable for everyday use. TechArt is continuing this traditional philosophy with its GTstreet convertible. Since 2001, when the Porsche 911 Turbo model from the 996 series was used, vehicles bearing the TechArt GTstreet logo have been among the fastest and highest performing road-worthy sports vehicles in the world.
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What is created through passionate precision and with the love of detail emphasises the respect towards an inimitable automobile. Dynamic driving through performance and optimum aerodynamics becomes an experience of the highest art with the TECHART Turbo Cabriolet on the basis of the new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. TECHART Automobildesign merges technology and art to produce a complete work.
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The Ultimate Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing with V12 Biturbo Engine, 730 PS (720 hp) / 537 kW, 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft) of Torque and a Top Speed of More than 360 km/h (224 mph).
The BRABUS engine specialists further developed an entirely new turbocharging system with two larger chargers and more efficient intercoolers.
Continue to read: Brabus Bullit
As with the 911 Turbo Coupé, the Cabriolet will also be powered by a 3.6 liter six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine with biturbo turbocharging and Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG). The powerplant already generates 480 hp (353 kW) and 620 Nm of torque at 1950 rpm. With the new, optional “Sport Chrono Turbo Package”, which includes an overboost function, up to 680 Nm is even intermittently possible. The manual transmission version can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just four seconds. With Tiptronic S the time can be cut to 3.8 seconds.
Continue to read: 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
