March, 2010

ALPINA B7 ALLRAD xDrive Debut at New York Auto Show

BMW has announced plans to introduce the Alpina B7 Biturbo Allrad at the New York Auto Show. As the name suggests, the car is an Alpina B7 with an all-wheel drive system (xDrive). Like the standard model, the Allrad will be available in short and long wheelbases.

ALPINA B7 ALLRAD xDrive

ALPINA B7 ALLRAD xDrive

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

The excitement intensifies for fans of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 racing car as pictures have finally been released of this model. The engine used is a 6.3-liter V8, similar to the road car.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

However, it has been tuned to deliver about 600bh – a figure that many race organizers consider acceptable. It is mated to a six-speed racing gearbox with steering wheel mounted paddles, and an integrated multi-disc locking differential. In addition, this racer is much lighter than the road car. The car has also been modified to be more aerodynamic.

2010 VW Scirocco R by B&B

The tuning specialists at B&B have created their own version of the VW Scirocco R. The German-based tuner, which specializes in Audi and VW cars, raised performance values, which typically are preserved by high class sports cars.

2010 VW Scirocco R by B&B

2010 VW Scirocco R by B&B

B&B said that cars can reach 3 different stages (310, 324 and 362 hp). The car can accelerate to 100km/h from a standstill in 4.9 seconds, while Vmax level is over 280km/h.

Bugatti 16 C Galibier to be launched in 2013

According to the latest reports it appears that the Bugatti 16 C Galibier Concept is poised to be given the green light for production due to the positive feedback from customers.

Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept

Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept

Renault Megane Coupe-Concept: the star in N-Dubz video

The futuristic Renault Megane Coupe-Concept is one of the unmistakable highlights in the fresh video of the upcoming chart buster “Say It’s Over” by the British MOBO-award winning hip-hop group N-Dubz.

Renault Megane Coupe-Concept

Renault Megane Coupe-Concept

The new song is the third single from the London-based band’s platinum-selling album “Against All Odds”.

Rumor: Audi SQ5 and RSQ5 Sport Versions

According to a recent report, Audi will introduce two high performance versions of the Q5 crossover.

Audi Q5 Custom Concept

Audi Q5 Custom Concept

While details are limited, L’Automobile is reporting the SQ5 will be launched in 2011.