Category: Car News

A TechArt ‘Makeover’ for the Porsche CayenneTurbo.

A TechArt ‘Makeover’ for the Porsche CayenneTurbo. 

Porsche tuning specialist Techart has announced a new powerkit for the Cayenne Turbo that will significantly increase its performance and driving dynamics.

The refined Cayenne will be equipped with the new Techart TA058/T2 engine, which will increase its power output to 690bhp and 679lb ft of torque, allowing the car to manage 0-62mph in 3.9secs, reaching a top speed of 191mph.

The full 690bhp is accessed via a sport mode button, and Techart says that despite the massive power increase, fuel consumption only rises by 1% and emissions by an even smaller amount.

On the exterior, the new Techart Aerokit sharpens the dynamic design of the Cayenne with a more aggressive front spoiler, new side skirts, a muscular roof spoiler, rear hatch trim and a particularly powerful rear diffuser.  

The interior of the SUV is handcrafted and features an extraordinary level of quality and accuracy with quality materials and nicely coordinated colours.

The new engine kit will be available as part of Techart’s ‘Magnum’ Porsche Cayenne range, the latest generation of which is expected to arrive before the end of 2015. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ultra-Luxurious £200K Range Rover Coming Soon…

Ultra-Luxurious £200K Range Rover Coming Soon…

A £200K Range Rover is on the way, as Jaguar Land Rover prepares to take on Bentley’s new luxury Bentayga SUV.

John Edwards, JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations managing director, said that JLR sees the Bentley threat as an opportunity ‘to grow the segment’ and revealed that a new ultra-luxurious version created by the division will become the ultimate Range Rover.  He added that JLR has “…created a segment and it is flattery that Bentley and Rolls-Royce soon want to join in.”

Currently, the maximum price for a Range Rover is £164,600 for a long-wheelbase SV12 Autobiography, whereas the Bentayga has a starting price of £160,200. Edwards revealed that even though the new luxury Range Rover could reach £200K, you could still get an entry car for £75K.

The ultimate Range Rover is expected to be available next year, and will offer more personalisation than ever before, with bespoke paint jobs and tailored interiors. 

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The 45th Anniversary Limited Edition Nissan GT-R.

The 45th Anniversary Limited Edition Nissan GT-R. 

Nissan has launched a limited-edition version of its GT-R to celebrate the famous designation turning 45.

The 45th Anniversary GT-R is based on the 2015 model and Nissan says ‘ it features ride quality that has been specially tuned to exhibit a more mature, better refined feel.’

The exterior of the anniversary model is exactly the same as the standard model, and gets the same 3.8-litre V6 twin-turbo engine, which produces 542bhp and 465lb-ft of torque. The supercar is capable of 0-62mph in just 2.7 secs, reaching a top speed of 196mph.

The interior of the car gets a premium black trim that features a 45th Anniversary Limited Edition plaque on the centre console and a bespoke plate in the engine bay with the car’s limited edition number.  Sat-nav, climate control, Bluetooth, a colour reversing camera, cruise control, heated seats and keyless entry all come as standard.

Only 100 of these Champagne limited edition GT-Rs will be produced worldwide and just five of them will make it to the UK, priced at £79,780. 

 

 

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€1.1m Ferrari F40 the star of the show at Auctionata sale

€1.1m Ferrari F40 the star of the show at Auctionata sale

A 1991 Ferrari F40 and a 1977 512 BB were the stars of the show at Auctionata’s ‘Ferrari Only’ sale – the first of its kind held by the German auction house.

Achieving €1.1m, the F40 broke the record price paid for a 1991 model, while the 512 BB sold for €434,264.

Live-streamed on the 26th September, the auction was the highest grossing sale in Auctionata’s history, with €4.5m achieved from an assortment of 25 Ferraris.

The F40 was the highest priced car at the sale, the winning bid coming from the floor at the auction in Munich.  The 1991 car is one of the later models built by Ferrari, before production of the famous car ended in 1992.

The 512 BB was introduced in 1976, succeeding the 365 GT4 BB, and featured a larger 4942cc 12 cylinder engine with a dual-plate clutch added to manage the extra torque.

Other highlights of the sale included a 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale, with an estimate of €240,000, which achieved a stunning €373,184 and a 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, sold for just under £600,000.

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New BMW X4 M40i Revealed.

New BMW X4 M40i Revealed. 

Following a series of leaked photos, BMW has announced the M-Performance version of the successful BMW X4 SUV.

Based on the crossover coupe, the X4 M40i is powered by a newly developed 3.0-litre TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 360 hp and a maximum torque of 465 Nm. The sporty SUV can accelerate to 62mph in 4.9 secs and can reach a top speed of 155mph.

The exterior of the new X4 M40i stands out, with exclusive accents of colour on the front and metallic Ferric Grey side mirrors. The powerful X4 also gains a sports exhaust system with valve control and Chrome Black tailpipes on both sides.

The typical character of the BMW M prevails throughout the interior, with an M leather steering wheel, M gear shift lever, sport seats and model-specific door sills.

The new BMW X4 M40i will make its first public appearance at the upcoming LA Auto Show, followed by its market release in Europe and the US at the start of 2016. 

 

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Oracle Finance crowned ‘Top Prestige & Classic Cars Broker 2015’

Oracle Finance crowned ‘Top Prestige & Classic Cars Broker 2015’

Oracle Finance has been crowned ‘Top Prestige & Classic Cars Broker 2015’ at the prestigious Leasing World Awards. 

The specialist prestige, sports and classic cars funder received the award in recognition of their outstanding achievements in customer service, staff development and business performance.

Accepting the award, company founder and managing director, Peter Brook said, “I am incredibly proud of the whole team at Oracle.  Winning this award is down to their hard work and commitment to providing every one of our customers with a fast, expert service, personally-tailored to their needs.  We have made major investments this year in staff recruitment and new customer IT systems to further enhance our service, and will continue to invest and innovate to ensure we remain top of the prestige car finance industry.”

The Leasing World Awards are one of the industry’s most prestigious awards schemes, recognising the best performing finance businesses across the UK.

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Meet the New Porsche Cayman Black Edition.

Meet the New Porsche Cayman Black Edition.

Porsche has unveiled its latest special-edition version of the Cayman, the Cayman Black Edition.

The new 2015 Cayman Black Edition is based on the regular Cayman and features the same 271bhp 2.7-litre flat-six engine, capable of propelling the car to 62mph in 5.7sec, at a limited speed of 165mph.

The exterior of the car features deep black paintwork which is combined to a black part leather interior to give it the ultimate stealth image. The Black Edition Cayman gets  a host of extra equipment than the regular model, including 20in Carrera Classic alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, aluminium side window trims, Porsche’s navigation system, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors and cruise control.

The new Black Edition has a price tag of £45,989 and is available to order now, with deliveries expected at the end of 2015. 

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BMW and Lexus team up to build new Supercar

BMW and Lexus team up to build new Supercar

BMW and Lexus are reportedly working together to develop a new supercar to take on Audi’s R8.  Inside sources say the companies have jointly built an all-wheel-drive, mid-engined prototype of the 800bhp supercar.

BMW and Lexus will each produce versions of the car, which is expected by 2020 and will come with £160K starting price.  Both versions will feature an aluminium spaceframe and carbon fibre tub, with the front wheels powered by electric motors and the rear wheels petrol-driven.

Two power units are in devlopment.  BMW’s supercar will receive a bespoke M-developed straight-six twin turbo, with plug-in hybrid technology from Toyota, while Lexus is reportedly testing a detuned version of the 513bhp 3.7-litre V8 from Toyota’s TS040 Le Mans race car. 

BMW reportedly chose Lexus to partner on the new supercar, as it was impressed with the company’s work on its flagship LFA during the 2008 financial crisis.  The economic downturn forced Honda to shelve its V10 NSX, while Toyota also had to suspend development of several new sports models.  The Lexus LFA by contrast was released in a limited run of 500 in 2010 with a showroom price in excess of £340,000.

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Packing a punch: The new BMW M4 GTS

Packing a punch: The new BMW M4 GTS

BMW has unveiled the latest addition to the powerful M4 series, the BMW M4 GTS. This stripped down carbon fibre version of the standard M4 coupe powers up with an extra 68bhp, taking total output to 493bhp, delivered through a twin-turbo, 6 cylinder petrol engine for speed and agility.

The M4 GTS is designed to perform on the track as well as the road, reaching 0-62 mph in an impressive 3.8 seconds, while still remaining fuel efficient and road legal.  Flat out, the GTS can reach an incredible 190mph. 

Its carbon fibre body and leather-carbon fibre mix interior make it lighter than ever, with new innovative systems to maximise the road car’s performance, including a titanium sport exhaust system and manually adjustable suspension.

The M4 GTS will feature the GTS signature orange badges and sleek interior design with bucket seats. The exterior will be available in three colours; black, white and matt grey. 

The special edition M4 GTS will be limited to a production run of 700 units worldwide, 30 of which will be assigned to the UK with a price tag of £121,770.  BMW are due start production of the car at the end of 2015, with first deliveries expected next spring.

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Super Coupe: The new Mercedes-AMG C63

Super Coupe: The new Mercedes-AMG C63

Mercedes-AMG has released pricing and design spec details of the new C63 Coupe.  Both the C63 and C63 S trim models will feature twin-turbo V8 engines with AMG dynamic transmission.

Based on the elegant Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, the C63 will be pitted against the BMW M4, Audi RS5 and Lexus RC F, so boasts significanlty improved performance. Power output tops 469bhp, with 503bhp for the C63 S.  Torque is 479lb and 516lb for the S trim, which delivers 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds.

The car’s design features several AMG enhancements, including the distinctive powerdomes, large air inlets and revised front and rear suspension, enhancing the turbo-charged car’s control and flare.  The Coupe’s interior and exterior design reflects the car’s high-power performance, with an A-wing front spoiler, AMG specific skirting, alloys and badging, all complimented by the Alcantara steering wheel trim and microfiber Dinamica man-made leather and cloth interior.

The prestige Coupe’s price has been confirmed at £61,160 for the C63 and £66,910 for the C63 S trim. The much sought after Edition 1 Coupe, which will be produced in a limited run and features even more unique interiors and exterior design details is priced at £76,900. 

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