2008 Aston Martin Vantage N24 Asia Cup

(from Aston Martin Press Release) New Aston Martin race series for Asia in 2008

Aston Martin is launching an exciting new one-make race series for Asia. This follows the announcement of two new Aston Martin dealerships in Shanghai and Beijing.

Called the Aston Martin Asia Cup (AMAC), the series starts in 2008 and will consist of 12 races throughout the Asia Pacific region including China, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. Each race will feature a grid of 18 Aston Martin Vantage N24s, a 4.3 litre race-developed evolution of the V8 Vantage which has been proven in endurance and sprint races in Europe and the Middle East.

The AMAC will include a variety of 30 minute sprint races and longer endurance races, some of which will support Formula One events in the region. The series will provide a stable, well-regulated racing environment with competitive racing in equal equipment provided by the series’ organisers. Competitors will be able to ‘arrive and drive’ thanks to a comprehensive service package which includes: engineers and technicians, logistical support, hospitality and accommodation, race entry, and a comprehensive spare parts package. Drivers may be able to enter with their own teams, subject to approval by the series organisers.

The Vantage N24 is built to international FIA GT4 regulations by Aston Martin Racing in the UK, who will also provide technical support for the series. The car has a V8 engine producing 410 bhp and weighs just 1350 kg. The 18 AMAC cars have the latest automated manual Sportshift transmission, for fast precise gear shifts, and all the cars are equipped with roll cages, safety fuel tanks, race seats and harnesses, and fire extinguisher systems. The cars will be serviced at the Aston Martin Beijing service facility at the city’s Goldenport race circuit. Aston Martin Beijing will be offering a special factory collection option, which will see customers receive expert instruction on the Goldenport track and an opportunity to drive a Vantage N24.

In addition to prize money and trophies, the overall winner of the AMAC series will be awarded a sponsored drive in a Vantage N24 in the FIA GT4 series in 2009.

The introduction of the Aston Martin Asia Cup marks a new and exciting chapter for Aston Martin and their partners in China and the Asia Pacific region.

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Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition - the next generation super car

What do you expect for a price of $2.3 million? Before you wander off, let me reveal that a sleek, sexy and sensuous beast dubbed Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition is all that you can wait for! That is only if you are a super car enthusiast.

This is powered by a twin-supercharged 4.7L V8 that generates a brawny 1018 horsepower which is enough to propel the car and its carbon fiber body from 0-62 in 2.9 seconds, and up to a top speed of over 250 mph. And all this by getting its juice from the E85 biofuel. Thus doing its part to keep our globe greener. Although this Swedish super car was announced earlier this year, just recently the company has unveiled official images for car buffs to ogle at. Just tale a look on the Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition pics……


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2008 AC Schnitzer BMW ACS1 3.5i

(from AC Schnitzer Press Release) The Legend Continues: The AC Schnitzer ACS1 3.5i

Not only in proportions is the new 1-series Coupe a worthy successor to the BMW 2002, but also technically: As in the 70s, the current most powerful standard version is powered by a "charged" engine. Daringly, the overtaking prestige was then enhanced further by the mirror-image Turbo logo on the front spoiler.

In the 1-series Coupe, the possibilities are more refined, not least thanks to AC Schnitzer from Aachen. And it is on one particularly legendary circuit, the Nьrburgring North Loop, that Manfred Wollgarten, Technical Director at AC Schnitzer, set up the sports suspension for the ACS1 3.5i. As a Touring Car driver, he knows what he's doing. He also sent the Coupe on its way with another strut brace for the front, to further reduce the torsion of a body already very stiff as standard. So at every point on the course, the driver has total control over the vehicle to centimetre precision when he turns the neat AC Schnitzer 3-spoke sports airbag steering wheel.

And that's good, because finally the unrestrained power of the biturbo engine is applied on the right track. Especially since AC Schnitzer has not only improved the downforce of the vehicle, but also its thrust. Its heart now beats at 360 instead of 306 HP (265 instead of 225 kW) and accelerates the fiery 1-series Coupй to 100 km/h in less than five seconds. At the same time, the maximum torque rises from 400 to 450 Nm and the top speed from 250 to an impressive 300 km/h.

Values which you can not only see but also hear because the AC Schnitzer sports rear silencer
with its refined "Racing“ tailpipe sounds its baritone. It goes almost without saying that
AC Schnitzer also offers a range of sporting alloy wheels for the ACS1 3.5i. The perfect
complement with their sleek and refined design are the Type IV "BiColor" rims in size 8.5Jx19"
and tyres 225/35R19. The stuff of dreams for drivers of the BMW 2002, just like the countless
attractive interior components from AC Schnitzer in the form of controls and decor elements of
aluminium and carbon.

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2008 AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport based on BMW M3

AC Schnitzer refines the fastest 3-Series Coupe
When beads of perspiration form on the brow of experienced sports car drivers, it's not necessarily down to a faulty air conditioning system. With the 420 V8-HP of the BMW M3, the ACS3 Sport catapults even its keenest challengers into the rear view mirror. The sporting coupe is ideal for anyone seeking to gain advantage on twisting tracks.

A normal M3 would be a tough competitor here, because in comparison with the "civilised" 3-series Coupй it has a totally different axle construction. With racing suspension developed on the legendary Nerburgring, AC Schnitzer has succeeded in refining the handling potential of the chassis even further. And fitted with the Short Shift from Aachen, the ACS3 Sport becomes the automotive hero of the day: No-one is changing gears faster!

Best of all: The vehicle loses nothing of its qualities as a daily driver. Instead, AC Schnitzer magics even more M-otion into everyday life, for example when the Aachen exhaust system plays its bewitching baritone in a road tunnel. The left/right system with two tailpipes per side, linked into a horizontal figure of eight, is however a visual work of art. In a play on the mathematical symbol for "infinity", at the same time it symbolises the powerful reserves of the vehicle which reaches 100 km/h from a standing start in an effortless 4.8 seconds. No less carefully arranged are the aerodynamic attachments, which for AC Schnitzer are always more than mere visual decoration. Finally the AC Schnitzer racing rims Type VI embody pure culture, on the ACS3 Sport in sizes 9.0J x 20" on the front and 10.5J x 20" on the rear. The combination of Y-spokes and contrasting five fork spokes superimposed in two planes, produces a design that is as exciting as it is elegant.

Further highlights of course include the forged wheel Type V in 20". With its strikingly curved, interrupted spokes, it not only looks superb but thanks to the lightweight construction method, keeps the unsprung weight to a minimum. A no less attractive alternative is the Type IV racing wheel in silver - and with trendy black finish as "Magic Black”. And naturally AC Schnitzer continues the theme of sports performance in the driver's workplace, offering attractive and ergonomically perfect aluminium controls for the gearknob, handbrake handle, pedals and i-Drive controller. A carbon interior trim and sports airbag steering wheel are also available on request.

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Is the Renault Alpine coming back?

The '60's Alpine was an icon for French and international sport cars enthusiasts, and in AutoExpress' opinion the charming coupè could soon have a heir.

According to a Renault insider, the new car is going through the development tests and will be on sale in 2010. Rumors say that it will probably have a small turbocharged gasoline which will follow the current downsizing trend. Some say (and we hope it's true...) that the unit will be in mid-rear position, in order to enhance the driving experience.

The only clues we have nowadays are a few pictures of some Renault Megane-shaped test-mules while lapping on the 'Ring that very likely hide the next Alpine's mechanichs.

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First Drive 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS

The 2009 Toyota Matrix is supposed to be very influential, just as the original Matrix proved when it was introduced in 2003. This tall wagon-style compact based on the Toyota Corolla had a sport-utility flavor but drove like a car, making it one of the first crossovers with an affordable price tag. Its big backseat and dog-friendly cargo bay made utility kind of cool. Without the Matrix, the Mazda3 five-door, Scion xB and even the Audi A3 might not have achieved the coolness they have today.

So you can imagine our surprise when David Terai, chief engineer for the 2009 Toyota Matrix, tells us, "During extensive meetings all over the country with customers, owners and dealers, we found that the current Matrix was seen far too often as a small, conventional, practical wagon."

Stronger but Calmer XRS
If you've driven a 2003-'06 Matrix XRS (or its Pontiac Vibe GT counterpart), you'll remember it well. Motivating it was the Yamaha-built 1.8-liter engine from the now-departed Celica GT-S. You had to spin this hard-working little engine past 4,000 rpm to get any torque, and it was trying to do business in a chassis that was at best a reluctant co-conspirator. Schizophrenic was the only way to describe the result.

Toyota expects the XRS to get to 60 mph in the low 8-second range. No one's going to get excited over a number like this, though it puts the Matrix roughly on par with the four-door Volkswagen Rabbit, which has a 170-hp five-cylinder engine and takes about 8 seconds even to hit 60. The VW only makes 150 hp, but its five-cylinder engine offers a bit more torque than the Matrix XRS's four.

Fuel economy could be a sticking point for some, however, as the Matrix isn't able to deliver typical Toyota gas mileage when equipped with the 2.4-liter engine. With a manual gearbox, the Matrix XRS has a 21 mpg city/28 mpg highway rating, while automatics do one better on highway mileage.

Not the Car It Wants To Be
Despite its impressive levels of refinement, the 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS is not an athlete. Sure, the Matrix XRS is quicker and more agile than in years past, but it doesn't come close to matching the entertainment value of a Mazda3.

For us this is kind of disappointing, but we doubt it will bother the 70,000 people who will decide to purchase a Matrix in 2008. In base, S or XRS trim, this remains a perfectly practical small wagon that you'll purchase for rational reasons rather than emotional ones.

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Rare 1954 Buick Century Riviera Model 66R

Seller: wilco
Address: 313 S. 2nd Street
City: Grand Haven
State: Michigan
Country: USA
Price: $19,500.00
Date Added: November 29, 2007
Expiration: March 28, 2008
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Description:
When's the last time you saw one of these offered for sale? Only 1 out of 5 1954 Rivieras was a Century. 1954 was the year that Buick reintroduced the Century. It shared the smaller wheel base of the Special but had the big Roadmaster engine. The engine was a 322ci nailhead with a 4 barrel carb and produced 200 hp. In 1954 it was one of thethree fastest production cars made. It earned the title "Banker's Hotrod". The roofline is also different from the Super and Roadmaster.
This car has spent its entire life in Texas and Arizona and in absolutely RUST FREE. It has had one repaint and that still looks good, The upholstery and carpets are also in good shape. The bumper and grille have been rechromed and the stainless is excellent. The tires are Coker Classic bias plys and are in good shape, the spare is new. The engine was rebuilt in 1989 and since I bought the car I have spent over $5,000 correcting mechanical and other issues. A partial list of the improvements made are, new master cylinder, rebuilt fuel pump, addition of auxillary electric fuel pump with under dash toggle switch. repair of all guages, repair of speedometer, odometer reads 29+K miles but I doubt if that is accurate. Complete new windshield wiper assembly, new horn relay, repair and lube of all cables associated with heat and defrost, much electrical rewiring to ensure that all lights work properly. Repair of the optional WonderBar Radio (a $1000 item today) new sending unit in fuel tank. adjustments made to improve steering,
adjustments to the synaflow transmission to ensure that it locks up in park. Hoses replaced as needed.

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First Dodge Challengers to start just under $38,000

Dodge announced this morning the new 2008 Challenger SRT8 muscle car will have a $37,995 sticker price, including destination charges.

The automaker begins taking orders Dec. 3 for the limited-edition model that will be in showrooms next spring.

The company plans to introduce a broader Challenger lineup and pricing at a later time.

The limited-edition 2008 Challenger SRT8 model, which will have a 6.1-liter Hemi V-8 engine, will be available in black, silver and orange.

Each will feature a numbered dash plaque, the company said.

“The Challenger SRT8 is only the beginning of the story, as we’ll soon follow with a complete lineup of Challenger models that will offer a wide array of features and deliver outstanding value for our customers,” Jim Press, a Chrysler president and vice chairman, said in a statement.

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2009 Dodge Journey - North American Debut

Chrysler isn't wasting any time pulling the covers off of its newest crossover, the Dodge Journey, at Frankfurt, the first car show of the season. Then again, it makes sense, since the Journey has global sales ambitions. We're not convinced that the world needs a big crossover, but we're guessing the Journey has a good chance at being embraced by consumers here at home.

The Journey shares its underpinnings with the Avenger sedan, riding on a wheelbase that has been stretched 4.9 inches to 113.8 inches. Essentially a front-wheel drive vehicle, the crossover will be available with all-wheel drive only when powered by its largest engine - a 3.5-liter V-6 making 235 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque. The 3.5-liter is attached to a six-speed automatic transmission and, with front-wheel drive, is expected to return 16 mpg in the city and 23 on the highway.

That's not bad economy considering that the middle-child V-6, a 2.7-liter producing 186 hp and 191 lb-ft returns the same economy on the highway and only one mpg better in the city. The reason for such a small difference in economy is that the smaller V-6 is attached to an automatic with only four forward speeds.

Also running with a four-speed automatic is the base engine, a 2.4-liter VVT inline-four that produces almost as many ponies as the small V-6 - 173 of them (and 166 lb-ft of torque) and slightly better economy; it's rated at 19/25 city/highway.

As usual, Chrysler has included a bunch of innovative features in this new crossover - it has storage under the front passenger seat as well as two in-floor storage bins behind the front seats that can each take twelve cans of soda. The Journey is the first mid-size crossover to offer available integrated child booster seats, and it of course comes with Chrysler's MyGig multimedia system.

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2008 Brabus Mercedes-Benz C-Class Station Wagon

(from Brabus Press Release) BRABUS Refines the New C-Class Wagon

In time for the market introduction of the new Mercedes C-Class wagon BRABUS (www.brabus.com) presents an exclusive sport program. The product lineup for the S 204 model series comprises powerful engine tuning for gasoline and diesel models, an elegant aerodynamic-enhancement program, light-alloy wheels up to 19 inches in diameter with corresponding suspension modifications, and custom interior options.


The BRABUS 4.0 engine produces 332 hp (327 hp SAE net) / 244 kW and a peak torque of 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) at 4,200 rpm, giving the five-door excellent performance: The wagon accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds, top speed is 275 km/h (171 mph).

BRABUS stands behind the exceptional quality of all its products including engine tuning with the one-of-a-kind BRABUS Tuning Warranty® of three years, up to 100,000 kilometers or 62,000 miles (see BRABUS warranty conditions as of November 2006).

A major contribution to even further improved driving dynamics comes from BRABUS tire/wheel combinations with diameters of 17, 18 and 19 inches and corresponding BRABUS sport suspensions, lowering kits and sport sway bars, all custom-developed for the new wagon. The largest wheel option features BRABUS Monoblock VI, E or S light-alloy wheels in size 8.5Jx19 in front with size 235/35 ZR 19 tires. The rear axle is fitted with size 9.5Jx19 wheels and tires up to size 265/30 ZR 19.

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Mercedes SLR gets Mercedes SLR-der

The last thing you want to see when you own a car as exclusive as the McLaren-Mercedes SLR is another one coming along the road towards you.
The new SLR 722 GT aims to eliminate that possibility on two fronts: One, only 21 will be built, and two... it's not road-legal.

The 722 GT has been built by British racing specialist RML to satisfy those SLR owners who thought the standard model was a bit, well, soft.
Designed exclusively for the track, it's a lighter, more powerful version of the front-engined supercar. 29bhp more powerful, to be exact. RML has uprated the SLR's 5.5-litre V8 to produce 670bhp and 612lb ft of torque.

With 300kg lopped off the SLR's kerbweight - thanks to 'dispensing with numerous comfort features' - it'll hit 62mph in just 3.3 seconds, half a second quicker than the road-going version.
Just imagine what it sounds like getting there. The standard 722 makes a racket like Satan ingesting a warhead, so the GT - with its revised exhaust - should be capable of making children cry from a distance of several miles.

Naturally, the 722 GT benefits from a bunch of aero revisions, including that massive rear spoiler, a new front apron and a bigger rear diffuser. Inside the cabin there's a full roll cage, six-point race harnesses and a racing wheel.
The SLR's five-speed auto 'box remains, but RML has fitted a locking diff to help the 722 GT cope with corners.

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Mitsubishi Concept-RA

It's still six weeks until the Detroit motor show, but Mitsubishi has already unveiled an early contender for our coveted Best-Looking Car in Show award.

This is the Concept-RA, a sports car study that takes the new Evo's all-wheel-drive tech and transplants it into a handsome coupe body... with diesel power.

Yes, diesel power. Nestled between those fat front arches is a 2.2-litre four-pot turbodiesel that produces just 202bhp but a decent 310lb ft of torque. That's an unusually realistic engine for a concept, and indicates that Mitsubishi could be serious about bringing this one to production.

That turbodiesel drives all four wheels through the same dual-clutch 'box as found on the new Evo.

The Concept-RA also borrows the Evo's centre diff, yaw control, stability control and active braking, but adds active steering and damping controls. All of which creates a bewildering array of acronyms and, more importantly, a car that should be as good to drive as it is to look at.

So is the Concept-RA finally an Eclipse for Europe, or is it a hint that there could be a diesel Evo on the way? We'll do our best to find out in Detroit next January.

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Lancia Thema 2010 renderings from InfoMotori.com

It is very hard to forget a car like Lancia Thema, one of the best luxury sedans ever made in italian automotive history. Especially since it has been replaced by two models that have not been able to repeat the commercial success of the foregoing car.

Obviously we are talking about the Lancia K and the Lancia Thesis both of which played an important role during the decline of the charming italian brand.

Thanks to the financial situation of Fiat Group, which is finally healthy, it is now possible to dream of such a remake, that will surely touch many Lancia aficionados' hearts.

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Lancia Delta HPE final styling unveiled

The image above should depict the definitive styling of the Lancia Delta HPE 2008. It will have to raise again Lancia's reputation in the hard C-segment, after the unforgettable 80's Delta left the market never being replaced by a model which could repeat its success.

The all-new Lancia Delta will be based on the Fiat Bravo's platform, but it will be quite a bit longer and it will feature a completely different styling, very similar to the concept's. The two most important car's features will be the elegant italian-flavoured style and the attention to detail and assembling quality.

The photograph comes from the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs)

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First Drive 2008 Honda S2000 CR – Previews

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door roadster
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $38,000
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 132 cu in, 2157cc
Power (SAE net): 237 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 162 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 94.5 in
Length: 162.1 in
Width: 68.9 in
Height: 50.0 in
Curb weight: 2800–2900 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec
PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (MFR’S EST):
EPA city driving: 18 mpg
EPA highway driving: 25 mpg

“Warning! Auto racing is spectacular and exciting, but can be dangerous!” The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course posts this caution next to the drivers’ bathrooms, so it’s probably worth repeating in this introduction to the Honda S2000 CR. For the CR—the initials stand for “Club Racer”—is about rubber-chunking, brake-burning, wall-fanning track work. You wouldn’t really want the shale-stiff CR for anything else, which is perhaps why Honda plans to sell only 1400 copies of the circa-$38,000 CR in 2008.

Spring rates and shock-damping settings are hiked considerably, although they remain nonadjustable, and the anti-roll bars are thicker. The steering ratio is hastened from 14.9:1 to 13.8:1, and stiffeners are added to the rack mount to increase rigidity. The CR’s blocky Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires, tread-widened in back from 245 to 255, proved stickier while lapping Mid-Ohio back-to-back with base 2008 S2000s (slightly revised instruments top the list of minor refinements to the base car).

Compared with the base S2000, the CR is simply harder and sharper, with less body roll and tire scrubbing and more corner composure and stability under braking. With no more horsepower, the CR pruned about three seconds off lap times turned in the base car. That’s a gift any racer will surely find spectacular and exciting.

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Exotic cars that say Look, but Don't Touch

We’re talking about cars like the Bugatti Veyron. There is only supposed to be 300 of these supermobiles driving around somewhere in the world. That’s enough to make it as precious as gold. If you can catch them, that is. The Veyron soars from zero to 60 in less than 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of 253 miles per hour.

When a person hears the phrase, “coveted car,” no doubt they think of Porsche, BMW, and other types of luxury cars. But there are cars that are even more coveted.An even more rare car is the Koenigsegg CCX. There are less than 20 available in the U.S. And this all new Swedish super car can perform with the Bugatti Veyron.

So what elevates a car to such rarified status? These are cars that have a limited production run of say 300 or even as few as 20. Of course, these cars are expensive. There are so few of them.

But they are also expensive because of what’s in them -- high performance engines, unique styling, etc. It seems that the rich and famous, those guys and gals who can afford cars like these, covet the ones that are the most exclusive. Manufacturers of these types of cars see the value in keeping them as exclusive as possible. The idea is that not every one who wants a car can have it simply because there are too few of them made. That’s what turns the profit.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL Spied!

Daimler is about to give the SL a major facelift, due for launch at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008.

Previous spy shots showed cars with a lot of disguise or buried in snow. These photos show the next SL without any disguise-the few pieces of black tape having been removed from the car by computer.

Aside from a revamped interior, the biggest change will be the CLS-style headlamps together with a new bumper and the new single-bar grille. The SL also gets new LED lights and a new bumper.

Engines are likely to remain the same as in the current model, but rumors are suggesting a turbocharged version of the six-cylinder engine with 354 hp. The top of the line will be the SL65 AMG with 612 hp.

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2009 Jaguar XFR Spied!

Our spies in the U.K. have snapped the firstalt="" photos of what appears to be the first full-fledged prototype of Jaguar's upcoming XFR.

Although the visual differences are subtle, there are some telltale cues that suggest that this car is something a bit hotter than your normal XF. A new quad-pipe exhaust design hints that this car is running a revised powertrain, and the large, cross-drilled rotors speak of an upgraded braking system to deal with this XF's higher performance potential. Large 20-inch wheels and a noticeably lower ride height suggest a more aggressive suspension seXFRt-up, in keeping with Jag's usual formula for their R-spec cars. Any changes to the front fascia of this XFR prototype are very subtle, and may be limited to this car's blacked-out grille mesh.
Earlier this summer, some mules appeared that hinted that an XFR was in the works. Based on previous-generation S-Type bodies with XF noses grafted on, those mules also had cross-drilled rotors, the same wheels, and a makeshift quad-pipe exhaust configuration. This latest prototype takes those same details, and applies them to a complete XF package, suggesting that the XFR is now in the home stretch.
Our sources from Britain believe that a highly tweaked version of
Jaguar's supercharged 4.2-liter V-8 produces about 500
horsepower in the XFR, basically matching some of the hottest metal from BMW, Audi and Mercedes AMG.

The long-rumored, range-topping XFR-plus (for lack of a better name) may employ a new 5.0-liter engine, and could push power ratings closer to 600 hp. But that car is a good way's off, while this XFR prototype is now running the streets of Coventry, being readied for launch sometime in the next 12-15 months.

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2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder

(from Porsche Press Release) Tribute to a Porsche Classic Boxster RS 60 Spyder in Limited Edition

Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is presenting a new version of the mid-engine Boxster sports car at the Bologna Motor Show in early December. In its colour, design, features and philosophy, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder brings back Porsche’s motorsport era of the ‘60s: After countless class wins, the Porsche Type 718 RS 60 Spyder was able to take on and beat its competitors also in the larger engine categories, scoring its first overall victory in 1960 in one of the most prestigious long-distance races for the Manufacturers’ World Championship in the important US market, Hans Herrmann/Olivier Gendebien winning the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida.

Now the new Boxster RS 60 Spyder is taking up the momentum and purism of that so successful mid-engine two-seater racing car. The front end of this special model taken as a standard feature from Porsche’s SportDesign Package distinguishes the RS 60 Spyder significantly from the Boxster S. A modified exhaust system made up of a sports exhaust combined with a dual tailpipe increases engine output to 303 bhp. Spacer plates move the 19-inch wheels in Porsche SportDesign into an even more prominent position in the wheel arches. Likewise featured as standard, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) ensures both sporting and comfortable driving pleasure at all times.

The features and equipment of this special model are likewise very special and sophisticated: Door trim strips made of stainless steel proudly bear the “RS 60 Spyder” model designation, an extra-sporting gearshift lever, special surface grooves in the centre sections of the sports seats and the centre door linings as well as on the steering wheel rim and handbrake lever accentuate the sporting and exclusive ambience of the interior.

Market launch of the new Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder is starting worldwide in March 2008. Including 19 per cent VAT and country-specific requirements, the retail price in Germany is Euro 63,873, the base price Euro 53,500.

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2008 Lotus Elise S 40th Anniversary

(from Lotus Press Release) Lotus Cars is very pleased to release its limited edition for Mainland Europe – the Lotus Elise S 40th Anniversary Limited Edition.

This unique limited edition is based on the entry-level model of the Elise Range – the Elise S –
and commemorates the 40th anniversary of production at the Lotus factory in Hethel in 2007.

The specification of the car is as follows:
Elise S – Model Year 2008, featuring twin airbags; Burnt Orange Premium Paint; Hardtop; Painted rear diffuser and wheels; Leather trim in orange stitching; Painted centre consol & exterior panels in body colour; Coloured brake calipers; Build plate; Country specific unique Decals; 40th commemorative letter signed by Mike Kimberley, CEO of Lotus Cars Ltd.

To celebrate both the 40th anniversary of production at the Lotus factory in Hethel, England
and also the fourth consecutive year of sales growth in Europe for Lotus (up 9% year to date
verses the same period last year) the car will be extremely competitively priced giving the
customer an extra 10% extra value in terms of equipment and options. The only additional cost
options are Air Conditioning and Lotus Traction Control.

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2008 Lamborghini Reventon vs Tornado Jet Fighter

The Ghedi (Brescia) military airport was the setting this week for an extraordinary acceleration race between a Tornado aircraft [A200-A] provided by the airbase, and the Lamborghini Reventуn driven by an official Lamborghini test driver.

The fighter pilot and the Lamborghini test driver challenged each other on the 3000 (1.86 miles) m-long runway.
The Reventуn took the lead in the first leg of the race, but the Tornado caught up in the last few metres, taking off and flying over the Reventуn that was going at a speed of over 340 km/h.

The Ghedi military base was chosen as the venue at which to present the Lamborghini super car to international TV networks. The ideal environment in which to emphasise the Reventуn’s aeronautic styling, the airbase was made available to Lamborghini by General Carlo Landi of the Fifth Department of the Stato Maggiore dell A.M, and Colonel Aurelio of the Sixth Formation.

The Reventуn’s design – entirely designed by the Centro Stile Lamborghini and perfected down to the finest detail in close collaboration with Lamborghini’s R and D management - drew its inspiration from the world’s fastest aircraft in modern aviation. It is from this heritage that the Reventуn has drawn its extremely precise, technically impressive style with sharp edges, exact lines and clean surfaces, along with its exclusive new matte grey-green exterior colour.

There are only 20 Reventуn cars available, each with a price tag of 1 million euros plus taxes. All are already sold and will be built and delivered in 2008.

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2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R

(from General Motors Press Release) Corvette Racing's twin Compuware Corvette C6.Rs waged a fierce battle in the season finale of the American Le Mans Series at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. When the four-hour race was finished, Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta stood on the top step of the victory podium in the GT1 class for a record-tying ninth time in 2007. The "two Ollies" drove their No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R to a 30-second victory over the No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R of Johnny O'Connell and Jan Magnussen.

The pair completed 150 laps of the 2.238-mile road course and finished 11th overall to crown their third championship season together. Beretta extended his record for career ALMS victories with his 37th win, while Gavin notched his 28th career ALMS title. Corvette Racing won the GT1 manufacturer and team championships for the seventh consecutive year.

The lead in the GT1 division changed hands three times in the four-hour race. Magnussen started on the pole and led until the first round of pit stops at 56 minutes into the race. Gavin took the lead over O'Connell at the first driver change, but surrendered the point after contact with a GT2 Ferrari in the Andretti Hairpin shortly after two hours of racing. The No. 4 car regained the lead on the second round of pit stops and driver changes at the 2:16 mark. Beretta and Magnussen then drove the last hour and 45 minutes, stopping for a splash of fuel and tires at 20 minutes before the checkered flag.

The GT1 race was literally won in the pits. "We were a little down after finishing second in the pit stop competition, but we pulled together," said Ray Gongla, crew chief for the No. 4 Corvette. "The guys had to do three flawless pit stops in a row, and they did it."
Magnussen mounted a furious charge from lap 99 to lap 109, cutting Beretta's lead to 1.74 seconds at one point.

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