2014 Porsche 911 GT2 spied for the first time

2014 Porsche 911 GT2 26.6.2013 / Automedia

Should have a turbocharged 3.8-liter engine with 560 HP

The 2014 Porsche 911 GT2 has been spied undergoing testing on the Nürburgring.

Caught virtually undisguised, the high-performance coupe clearly echoes its GT3 counterpart but is distinguished by extended wheel arches and wider rear fenders with large air intakes. The model is also equipped with aggressive bumpers, a prominent rear wing and a center-mounted dual exhaust system.

Power will likely be provided by a turbocharged 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that develops 560 HP (412 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. It should be connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which sends power to the rear wheels. This setup should enable the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in approximately three seconds and hit a top speed in excess of 322 km/h (200 mph).

The Porsche 911 GT2 is expected to be introduced early next year, possibly at the Geneva Motor Show.

Skoda shows off their Superb presidential limo

Skoda Superb presidential limo 26.6.2013

Will be used by Czech President Milos Zeman

Skoda has delivered the first 2013 Superb to Czech President Miloš Zeman.

Dressed in Black Magic pearl, the presidential limo doesn't have much on Obama's "beast" but it is a nicely equipped Laurin & Klemen variant with brown leather upholstery, piano black trim and heated / ventilated front seats.

Power is provided by a 3.6-liter FSI V6 engine that develops 260 HP (191 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a six-speed DSG transmission and an all-wheel drive system which enables the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds and hit a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

Lewis Hamilton checks out the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG [video]

"Big emotions can fit in small packages"

Lewis Hamilton was asked by Mercedes-Benz to take the A45 AMG for a quick spin for promotional purposes.

Now that he switched sides from McLaren (2007-2012) to Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton has got his work cut out to promote the latest AMG products. After starring in an A45 AMG ad with teammate Nico Rosberg, Lewis took the smallest AMG model ever once again to prove "big emotions can fit in small packages."

Although we understand Lewis had to praise the A45 AMG, saying the throttle response is as sensitive like in a Formula 1 car is exaggerated. After all, the A45 AMG runs the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 4.6 seconds and tops at 155 mph (250 km/h) which is impressive for a hot hatch, but is no match for an F1 car.

Second-gen Porsche Cayenne receives widebody kit from Prior Design

Porsche Cayenne by Prior Design 27.06.2013

Costs 8,900 EUR

Prior Design has launched a widebody kit for the second generation of the Porsche Cayenne.

The second-gen Cayenne came out in 2010 and now can be fitted with Prior's PD600 Widebody Aerodynamic Kit which costs 8,900 EUR without taking into account painting and installation costs which can be performed at their facility. The tuner mentions installation costs are kept down to a minimum since no alterations or modifications are necessary to install these parts.

For this money you'll be getting a Dura-Flex FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) kit encompassing front and rear bumpers, side skirts, front and rear widenings, together with the necessary mounting material.

Volvo S60 Polestar 2014

Volvo unveiled details of its world-first production version of the S60 Polestar. The 2014 Volvo S60 Polestar accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h.

Audi A3 Saloon 2014

The 2014 Audi A3 Saloon is on sale now in the UK with OTR pricing starting from 24,275. UK delivery is estimated to start in early fall this year. The A3 Saloon will have three engine options - two TFSI petrol engines (1.4 TFSI 140PS & 1.8 TFSI 180PS) and one TDI engine (2.0TDI 150PS).

1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Auctions for $1.3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept was auctioned at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction for $1,375,000, the auction has seen some one-off projects auction at very high prices such as the Original 1966 Batmobile that auctioned for $4.62 million.

This Diablo was a product of the director of automotive design for Chrysler in 1953, Virgil Exner Sr., who was given the responsibility to design all of Chrysler’s concept cars starting in 1954. Exner would then collaborate with Ghia, one of the best body builders in Italy to come up with the Diablo Concept. Designed in a wind tunnel, the Diablo is one of the largest custom bodied convertibles ever built by the Ghia body builder and in its second phase it retained a full convertible top.

They used a 1956 Chrysler 300 with a 392 cubic inch V8 engine featuring two four barrel carburetors, automatic push-button transmission and a ton of chrome in the engine compartment. Every detail on this car was fastidiously gone over by Virgil Exner including the pitchfork emblems, emblem on the gas filler lid which is in the trunk area and the sculpting on the exhaust tips, which reportedly took Virgil several days on the drawing board to get the design just perfect.

The Diablo is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, power antenna and air conditioning. The size of this car is of 21′ long and very wide. This car has been in the same important collection for approximately 25 years.

[Via Autoblog]

1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Auctions for $1.3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept was auctioned at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction for $1,375,000, the auction has seen some one-off projects auction at very high prices such as the Original 1966 Batmobile that auctioned for $4.62 million.

This Diablo was a product of the director of automotive design for Chrysler in 1953, Virgil Exner Sr., who was given the responsibility to design all of Chrysler’s concept cars starting in 1954. Exner would then collaborate with Ghia, one of the best body builders in Italy to come up with the Diablo Concept. Designed in a wind tunnel, the Diablo is one of the largest custom bodied convertibles ever built by the Ghia body builder and in its second phase it retained a full convertible top.

They used a 1956 Chrysler 300 with a 392 cubic inch V8 engine featuring two four barrel carburetors, automatic push-button transmission and a ton of chrome in the engine compartment. Every detail on this car was fastidiously gone over by Virgil Exner including the pitchfork emblems, emblem on the gas filler lid which is in the trunk area and the sculpting on the exhaust tips, which reportedly took Virgil several days on the drawing board to get the design just perfect.

The Diablo is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, power antenna and air conditioning. The size of this car is of 21′ long and very wide. This car has been in the same important collection for approximately 25 years.

[Via Autoblog]

1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Auctions for $1.3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept was auctioned at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction for $1,375,000, the auction has seen some one-off projects auction at very high prices such as the Original 1966 Batmobile that auctioned for $4.62 million.

This Diablo was a product of the director of automotive design for Chrysler in 1953, Virgil Exner Sr., who was given the responsibility to design all of Chrysler’s concept cars starting in 1954. Exner would then collaborate with Ghia, one of the best body builders in Italy to come up with the Diablo Concept. Designed in a wind tunnel, the Diablo is one of the largest custom bodied convertibles ever built by the Ghia body builder and in its second phase it retained a full convertible top.

They used a 1956 Chrysler 300 with a 392 cubic inch V8 engine featuring two four barrel carburetors, automatic push-button transmission and a ton of chrome in the engine compartment. Every detail on this car was fastidiously gone over by Virgil Exner including the pitchfork emblems, emblem on the gas filler lid which is in the trunk area and the sculpting on the exhaust tips, which reportedly took Virgil several days on the drawing board to get the design just perfect.

The Diablo is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, power antenna and air conditioning. The size of this car is of 21′ long and very wide. This car has been in the same important collection for approximately 25 years.

[Via Autoblog]

1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Auctions for $1.3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept was auctioned at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction for $1,375,000, the auction has seen some one-off projects auction at very high prices such as the Original 1966 Batmobile that auctioned for $4.62 million.

This Diablo was a product of the director of automotive design for Chrysler in 1953, Virgil Exner Sr., who was given the responsibility to design all of Chrysler’s concept cars starting in 1954. Exner would then collaborate with Ghia, one of the best body builders in Italy to come up with the Diablo Concept. Designed in a wind tunnel, the Diablo is one of the largest custom bodied convertibles ever built by the Ghia body builder and in its second phase it retained a full convertible top.

They used a 1956 Chrysler 300 with a 392 cubic inch V8 engine featuring two four barrel carburetors, automatic push-button transmission and a ton of chrome in the engine compartment. Every detail on this car was fastidiously gone over by Virgil Exner including the pitchfork emblems, emblem on the gas filler lid which is in the trunk area and the sculpting on the exhaust tips, which reportedly took Virgil several days on the drawing board to get the design just perfect.

The Diablo is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, power antenna and air conditioning. The size of this car is of 21′ long and very wide. This car has been in the same important collection for approximately 25 years.

[Via Autoblog]

1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept Auctions for $1.3 Million at Barrett-Jackson

A 1956 Chrysler Diablo Concept was auctioned at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson auction for $1,375,000, the auction has seen some one-off projects auction at very high prices such as the Original 1966 Batmobile that auctioned for $4.62 million.

This Diablo was a product of the director of automotive design for Chrysler in 1953, Virgil Exner Sr., who was given the responsibility to design all of Chrysler’s concept cars starting in 1954. Exner would then collaborate with Ghia, one of the best body builders in Italy to come up with the Diablo Concept. Designed in a wind tunnel, the Diablo is one of the largest custom bodied convertibles ever built by the Ghia body builder and in its second phase it retained a full convertible top.

They used a 1956 Chrysler 300 with a 392 cubic inch V8 engine featuring two four barrel carburetors, automatic push-button transmission and a ton of chrome in the engine compartment. Every detail on this car was fastidiously gone over by Virgil Exner including the pitchfork emblems, emblem on the gas filler lid which is in the trunk area and the sculpting on the exhaust tips, which reportedly took Virgil several days on the drawing board to get the design just perfect.

The Diablo is also fitted with power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, power antenna and air conditioning. The size of this car is of 21′ long and very wide. This car has been in the same important collection for approximately 25 years.

[Via Autoblog]