Archive for Nurburgring
Audi RS4 Avant – To be Shown Geneva
Posted by: | CommentsAfter numerous reports that there will be no uplift to the B7 RS4 we have got information hinting that the RS4 will be unveiled at the 83rd Geneva Motorshow.
The mysterious email stated that it could be a production concept or even in its final production form.
We spied the car first at the nurburgring wearing heavy camouflage, but from the looks this was a production ready prototype.
The email didnt state any more information apart from clearing up the rumours circling the internet that it has been cancelled.
We dont expect a saloon variant as Audi wants the RS5 to fill this segment.
Let’s see what happens at the Geneva Show in March.
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series laps the ‘Ring in 7:46
Posted by: | CommentsSome Mercedes Benz blogs on the internet are reporting that the C63 AMG Black Series, has lapped the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife in 7:46 at the hands of the infamous SportAuto test drivers in Germany.
The C63 AMG Black Series has shaved two seconds off the BMW M3 GTS respectable time off 7:48.
We expect some news from Mercedes Via SportAuto in the next few Days and hopefully a video to back up the rumour.
Mercedes AMG Powered ML63 Official Video Revealed
Posted by: | CommentsMercedes-Benz have revealed the 2012 AMG powered ML63, Ahead of its official unveiling at the Los Angeles motorshow on wednesday.
The Power unit will come in two flavours the standard will be powered by a 5.5 liter v8 twin turbo with an output of 518hp (386 kW / 525 PS) and 516 lb-ft with 699 Newton’s of Torque.
Customers which want more options can request the AMG performance pack which boosts the v8 to 550hp and 758 Nm of torque.
Top speed on the standard will be a limited 155mph and those opting for the latter will be thundering all the way to 174mph, While the green party will be happy that they have included a torque convertor to help boost fuel economy.
So if your in a market for a fuel economic thunderstorm welcome to the 2012 AMG ML63.
[Source: Mercedes-Benz]
2013 Nissan GT-R Official Release [video]
Posted by: | CommentsNissan have officially declared the release schedule for the 2012 GTR.
The new model goes on sale November 24 in Japan and lands in European showrooms in January 2012.
The changes include the engine has been reworked to give another 20hp along with additional fuel economy over the previous.
Also the Chassis has been made more rigid which in turn gives a better transmission feel with some tweaked internals.
Also for the RHD market there will also be the addition of a “Track Pack”. Which includes some further modifications to the aerodynamics and the removal of the rear bench seats.
Along with extra cooling ducts for the Ceramic Brakes (Optional), and Carbon Fibre Air ducts to feed the induction.
We Spied the first uncamouflaged versions of this car back in 2010 Click Here!
Vauxhall / Opel Astra VXR / Opc Official
Posted by: | CommentsHot on the heels of the recently launched GTC, these are the first official pics of the new Astra VXR, which goes on sale next year and is set to become one of the most powerful hot hatch in its class and the fastest production Astra in Vauxhall’s / Opel history.
Based on the GTC’s platform and powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine, the Astra VXR produces 280hp of power and a mighty 400Nm of torque, enough for it to achieve a top speed of a Limited 155mph.
The damping is electronically modified via a “VXR” button which tightens up the suspension and firms up the damping settings for a more precision road handling.
We expect the car to be priced around the 25k Sterling to be competitive with the Megane 250 and the Focus ST.
This car has had some serious testing across at the Nürburgring so expect a video of a laptime to be released Soon! (Thanks Tom)
VLN Team Profile – Frikadelli Racing Team (Video Wall)
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The Frikadelli Racing Team is a privately held German Motorsports Team.
Started in 2005 by Klaus Abbelen a succesfull butcher where the nickname “Meatball” AKA Frikadelli if you Sprechende deutsch.
The car proudly displays one of the infamous meatballs on its detailing, along with one of my favorite German Beers Früh Kölsch.
The team consists of the driver and 2 times winner of the ADAC 24h Race Sabine Schmitz along with Team Owner Klaus Abbelen and numerous mechanics and support staff.
In 2010 they went from the amateur interest to a professionel motor sport team. At Barweiler, located directly at the Nuerburgring they built a 1800 square meter garage complex which is now the headquarter for “Meatball” and his team.
In the season 2011 Frikadelli Raced two Porsche racing cars for the VLN Long Distance Championship and the Nordschleife 24h race. Sabine Schmitz, Klaus Abbelen and Niclas Kentenich came in 6th place in the SP9 GT3 Class.
Enjoy The Videos from Frikadelli
The History of the Lexus LFA From Prototype to Production
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This video shows the life story of the critically acclaimed LFA which took its toll with the tragic loss of Chief Test Driver Hiromu Naruse.
Ironically is death was at the hands of the Nurburgring Edition LFA.
Also shown is the short lived lap record 7:14 which was a tribute to the personally witnessed testing strategy at the Nurburgring.
powered by a sophisticated new high-revving 4.8-liter V10 engine that generates 552 hp (412kW/560DIN hp) and 354 lb-ft (480Nm) of torque for adrenaline-fuelled 202 mph (325km/h) performance. This specially-developed powerplant is hooked up to a unique six-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox (ASG) with paddle shifters for ultimate driver control. Linked by a rigid torque tube for excellent drivetrain integrity, the ASG is located in a transaxle layout over the rear axle for an optimal 48:52 front-to-rear weight distribution.
