Brabus E class coupe twin turbo V12 788 BHP
E Class Brabus coupe This is a picture of the new E class coupe that has been taken apart by tuners Brabus and the result being a new highly impressive supercar has been born. A hand built twin turbo 6.3 litre V12 it generates 788bhp and torque of 1,420Nm that is limited to 1,100Nm to prevent the gearbox imploding! 62mph is reached in 3.7 seconds and it has a top speed of 217 mph with Brabus claiming 230mph with no limiter fitted. The car comes with... [Read More...]
New Audi A1 – is it a threat to the Mini?
Audi A1 Mini rival ? The everlasting range of Audi just got another car londer with the addition of the new Audi A1 model set to be showcased at the Geneva Motor show next month. Audi seemingly cannot fail with any of the models they release and this looks like being no exception. The packed super mini sector which sees rivals such as the Mini Cooper, Renault Twingo, Fiat 500, and the latest Citroen DS3. The Audi A1 is sized very close to that of... [Read More...]
Ford Focus RS Clubsport announced
Ford Focus RS Clubsport announced The Ford Focus RS is set to go out with a bang with the stripped out Clubsport version.Based around a similar concept as the Renault R26R – the RS Clubsport will bid farewell to the hottest RS ever with a limited run of 500 models priced at £35k. For your money you will get 350bhp, lightweight front seats, lowered – stiffer racing suspension, semi race spec tyres and an impressive two tone paint job.... [Read More...]
2010 Mercedes SLK – baby SL model out in the open
2010 Mercedes SLK Mercedes all new replacement SLK has been seen on the road and looks set to take its place in Mercedes line up as the baby SL model with an impresisve range of engines and luxury specifications. The new SLK will go all out against the Audi TT roadster, BMW Z4 as it has a similar 2 seat layout. LED light strips have been added into the front bumper and a copy SL type front grille replaces the previous version. Another features taken... [Read More...]
2010 MY BMW 3 series 335iS Model
BMW 3 series 335iS The picture above is of the latest model 3 series coupe to fit in the model range inbetween the M3 and the 335i and will be initially aimed at the US and Canadian markets.The 335iS will use the 322bhp N44 twin-turbo six-cylinder 3.0-litre engine with 332 lb ft of peak torque (369 lb ft with the overboost function) When equipped with the auto gearbox the 335iS can power from 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds and comes with the usuall M Sport... [Read More...]
Mini Countryman 2010 Latest model in line up
Mini Countryman 2010 The Mini Countryman is the latest in the range for the popular Mini model and it will go on sale in the UK from £17,000. Three petrol engines will be available along with two diesels – these include the 98 bhp Mini One D Countryman and the 181BHP Cooper S option. With the release of this new model Mini have also adjusted the Turbo engine in the Cooper S so that it now comes with a twin scroll turbocharged engine, direct... [Read More...]
Nissan Juke – Small 4×4 model compact Suv
New Nissan Juke - small 4x4 Nissan have released screen shots of this new design of small Sports utility vehicle the Nissan Juke. The mini Qashqai is aimed at the small 4×4 market with CRV, Rav-4, Kuga amongst other rivals.If the prodcution model comes out looking close to the concept then Nissan can be assured of capturing a large slice of the market. Nissan are thought to be giving the Juke its full debut at the Geneva Motor show in March... [Read More...]
Aston Martin One-77 wins design award in USA
Aston Martin One 77 The million pound motor from Aston Martin has been awarded the coveted 2009 Good Design TM award from the Museum of Architecture and design in North America – The Chicago Athenaeum. The international panel of design experts and professionals gave the Aston Martin the accolade for being a new and innovative product concept, invention and originality and basically pushing the envelope beyond what is considered ordinary design.... [Read More...]
VW Jetta CC Compact coupe
VW Jetta CC Compact coupe This is the New Compact Coupe from Volkswagen as shown at the Detroit motor show 2010 and promises to be a mix of petrol engine performance and ultra efficient emissions with a high fuel economy. The reason the CC is able to deliver both these aspects is the fact that it will be powered by the 1.4 litre TSI engine with 150PS and 177lbs ft of torque linked to the seven speed DSG gearbox and electric lithium ion battery motor.... [Read More...]
Police launch HGV model on UK motorways
This is one vehicle that you probably thought you would never see! This Police liveried lorry is a real Police car and has been issued to the Central motorway group and will be cruising as part of the West Midlands force covering Cheshire and South Wales. Complete with flashing lights this HGV has been introduced to help clamp down on all the naughty lorry drivers that might be using their mobile phones while on move or watching a crafty DVD! The... [Read More...]