Another ‘Porsche Secrets‘ mini documentary has been released. The latest episode goes into detail regarding the 1984 Porsche 911 prototype which was being developed at the time for enhancing aerodynamics of the 911. With special spoilers the otherwise 0.40 drag co-efficient was brought down to just 0.27. It’s quite an […]
Month: May 2014
Famous Rock am Ring event to move from Nurburgring
While we know this news isn’t directly automotive-related, it has been reported that the Nurburgring’s popular rock show, Rock am Ring, will be held at the track for the last time this year. The reason behind the event’s move is said to be because it is “not economically justifiable” by […]
280kW Golf GTI Wolfsburb Edition revealed, built by apprentices
The special project Volkswagen apprentices have been working on for the 2014 Worthersee event has been revealed. Introducing the Golf GTI Wolfsburg Edition. This is the seventh year in a row apprentices of the German carmaker have been given the task of coming up with a custom project for Worthersee. […]
Video: Mercedes-AMG GT engine sound previewed
Mercedes-AMG has released another teaser video of the upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT sports car. This time we get to hear the heart-throbbing sounds of the new V8 engine. The new model is being designed as a rival for the Porsche 911. It will sit beneath the SLS AMG offering front-engine, rear-wheel […]
Mitsubishi XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo, futuristic Evo?
Following in the latest trend, Mitsubishi has revealed a crazy concept car for the Gran Turismo 6 Sony PlayStation game. The concept is called the XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo, showcasing an outrageous future interpretation of the company’s ‘Evolution’ pedigree. The digital car features a bespoke carbon fibre reinforced plastic […]
Roger Moore’s 1970 Aston Martin DBS to feature at ‘Salute to Style’ event
When it comes to cool British sports cars, not many are as unique as the 1970 Aston Martin DBS sold under auction this month at Bonham’s mono-marque sale. The car was used in the TV show The Persuaders from 1971-1972 by Roger Moore’s character, Lord Brett Sinclair. The sale broke […]
Lexus trademarks ‘IS 200t’ nameplate – report
Lexus has reportedly filed a trademark application for an ‘IS 200t’ nameplate, seemingly confirming a turbocharged IS for the near future. According to a recent Motor Authority report in the US, Lexus has filed a trademark for the name at the US Patent and Trademark office. Although official confirmation hasn’t […]
FPV GT F previewed through Facebook, debuts June 10
FPV has released some teaser images of the hot new GT F performance sedan ahead of its full reveal on June 10. This will be the last FPV GT Falcon ever made. Ford’s performance division used Facebook to trickle out the images, which are helping to build excitement for the […]