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Porsche Boxster and 911 Carrera Black Edition

May 19, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Stuttgart – Porsche has created a special series of the 911 Carrera and Boxster: the Black Edition. The combination of black paintwork and black interior emphasises the timeless, classy elegance of the sports car. The standard equipment on the 911 Carrera and Boxster Edition models includes Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module, automatically dimming rear-view mirrors, rain sensor, cruise control and Sport Design steering wheel. The 911 Carrera Black Edition is based on the basic model with a 3.4 litre flat engine developing 350 hp (257 kW). It is offered as…

All New 562hp McLaren 570S Coupe Unveiled Ahead of New York Debut

April 1, 2015June 8, 2016 Car Journals

McLaren reveals first model in its Sports Series, the 570S Coupé Brings McLaren exclusivity as well as pioneering, race-driven technologies to a new segment Sports Series joins the Super Series and Ultimate Series to complete the three tier McLaren range being shown together for the first time in New York A classic sports car with mid-engine rear-wheel drive layout and carbon fibre structure ‘Shrinkwrapped’ design includes elegant flying buttresses to optimise aerodynamics and increase downforce M838TE twin turbo V8 engine, featuring 30 percent new components, produces 570PS and 600Nm Class…

A green light for the Abarth 695 Biposto

June 6, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Turin, 5 June 2014 – The sixteenth edition of the Gumball 3000 rally has set off from its starting grid in Ocean Drive, Miami. The prestigious event, which is restricted to 120 supercars, will follow a route of over 5,500 kilometres on a 7-day journey through the United States and Europe. As “Official Automotive Partner” to this 2014 edition of the Gumball 3000, Abarth is reinforcing its role as supercar by accompanying participants on all stages of the route. Five cars in Abarth’s current American range are to star in…

The revised Audi RS 7 Sportback

June 2, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

New headlights and design details for a dynamic five-door coupé 4.0 TFSI with 412 kW (560 hp) of power and efficient COD technology Board Member for Development Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: “Audi RS 7 Sportback is an outstanding piece of sports equipment” Ingolstadt/Neckarsulm, 2.6.2014 – Dynamics in a new top form – Audi has honed the RS 7 Sportback. The large five-door coupé comes with new LED headlights and even more enhanced infotainment features. With 412 kW (560 hp) and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of torque, its 4.0 TFSI engine…

BMW Group launches race car for Gran Turismo® 6

May 15, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

14.05.2014, Munich – A new virtual race car, the BMW Vision Gran Turismo, takes to the racetrack in Gran Turismo® 6, the acclaimed racing title available exclusively on PlayStation®3. The race car, created by BMW Group Design, boasts a virtual three-litre six-cylinder inline engine developed by BMW M GmbH, which promises a peak performance of 404 kW/549 hp, fast laps and optimum handling and control. “The development of the BMW Vision Gran Turismo combines our many years of motorsports experience with signature BMW Design. The race car anticipates future racing…

The Audi R8 LMX – World’s First Production Car With Laser High Beams

May 10, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Engine developing 419 kW (570 hp), from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds Laser high beam increases range and safety Limited-edition supercar can now be ordered 419 kW (570 hp), from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.4 seconds: The Audi R8 LMX (12.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers [18.2 US mpg]; 299 grams CO2 per kilometer [481.2 g/mile]) offers breathtaking performance and groundbreaking technology. The limited-edition car is the first production car in the world to come equipped with laser high beams. The R8 LMX can…

Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Most Beautiful Car 2014 In Austria

May 9, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

In Austria the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider wins the prestigious ‘Most Beautiful Car 2014’ title In the ‘Auto Bild Design Award 2014’, the captivating 4C Spider wins in the ‘Sports Cars and Convertibles’ category It was voted for by readers of the Austrian edition of Auto Bild magazine, who chose it over 13 equally prestigious and highly competitive rivals The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is the convertible evolution of the multi-award-winning coupé launched last year, as well as heir to the famous Alfa Romeo spider versions, that have always delivered…