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Spyshots on 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport

2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe M Sport1 Spyshots on 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe M Sport

We present you the prototype of the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan. We just could not wait when the German carmaker stated that there will be 6-Series joins the line-up for 2013 because from photos, it was far from what we have imagined. After two years of research and brainstorming, the engineers at Audi decided that this is what the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan look like: a sporty little boat of a car.

The prototype of the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan was strolling to the Nurburgring to take some few laps at parts of their test drive. At first, BMW added a body kit to the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan which was made for the Coupe, that is why they took it for some laps at the Nurburgring to see if the Coupe body kit match perfectly or they have to made some changes and design for other body kit.

2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe M Sport side view1 Spyshots on 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe M Sport

The camouflage around the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan fail to cover the aggressive-looking front bumper with a built-in deep chin spoiler and some LED lights. Judging by the pictures, the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan equips with big five-spoke alloy wheels, door sills, and a refreshed bumper complete the exterior look of the car.

The photos of the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan probably the 650i version. That means it could be combined with the xDrive four-wheel drive system. We are hoping that the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan will have some suspension changes which will help the vehicle to stick to the road better.

2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe M Sport rear view1 Spyshots on 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe M Sport

Inside the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan, there will be M shift knob, M steering wheel, a bunch of themed mats leather and the chrome footrests will be joining too. The additional features for the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan include number of custom touches that you can spec your car, big wheels, and exclusive paintjobs. It seems we have to wait for more specific details on the 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe M Sport sedan.

alicia August 26, 2011 BMW , ,

Audi A8 Hybrid Unveiled Before Frankfurt

Audi A8 Hybrid Audi A8 Hybrid Unveiled Before Frankfurt

The Audi A8 Hybrid sedan will get its official reveal at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show but the German carmaker wants the public to get to know the car before meeting in real at the auto show, so they decided to release the photos and some details about it.

The Audi A8 Hybrid sedan was first showed up as a concept car at last year’s Geneva Motor Show and judging by sets of photos, not much of changes made by Ingolstadt manufacturer. The Audi A8 Hybrid sedan is a luxury four-door with frugal ambitions which will go in sale next year.

Audi A8 Hybrid side view Audi A8 Hybrid Unveiled Before Frankfurt

The only visual changes on the Audi A8 Hybrid sedan that we spotted are the smaller 18-inch wheels. Those wheels replaced the massive 21-inch that attached to the concept, but design has not changed. Okay, the smaller wheels indicate that Audi wants to save the energy because the bigger the wheels are, then the more power the Audi A8 Hybrid sedan need to roll them, right?

On the performance side, the Audi A8 Hybrid sedan will be powered by a 2.0L turbocharged TFSI engine that able to unleash 211 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. Still no official information that Audi A8 Hybrid sedan will have a petrol engine instead of a diesel which is US-market oriented if the German carmaker wants to compete with BMW i8.

Audi A8 Hybrid interior Audi A8 Hybrid Unveiled Before Frankfurt

The hybrid system powerplant on the Audi A8 Hybrid sedan comes from the combination of the engine to an electric motor which offers 40kW and 210 Nm of torque. The combined output of the Audi A8 Hybrid sedan is 245 horsepower, which is pretty much almost the same with Volkswagen Golf GTI’s engine.

Audi A8 Hybrid rear view Audi A8 Hybrid Unveiled Before Frankfurt

The Audi A8 Hybrid sedan sprints from 0 to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds and the top speed reaches 235 km/h which is considerably fast for hybrid car. On the European cycle, the fuel consumption is expected around 6.4L per 100km, while the CO2 emissions of the Audi A8 Hybrid sedan set to be 148 grams.

alicia August 26, 2011 Audi , ,

Introductory Video of 2012 Bentley Continental GTC

2012 Bentley Continental GTC facelift Introductory Video of 2012 Bentley Continental GTC

We consider this to be half of official unveil of the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC convertible because as we all know that the official world debut for this luxury car is already set place at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. As four-seater luxury convertible, the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC has got some serious exterior and interior changes and let’s not forgets about the improvements on the performance side too.

The major changes applied on the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC  four-seater convertible on the cosmetic area include redesigned headlamps with LED daytime-running lights, a more upright matrix radiator grille and new “double horseshoe” rear profile. We don’t know what “double horseshoe” means, but when we watch the video here, we get the point. To complete the luxury look, the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC carries 20-inch wheels which are now standard with three styles o f21-inch wheels for the GTC, available as an option.

Inside the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC four-seater convertible has a new dashboard and instrument panel finished in premium soft-touch leather, “cobra style” seats and enhanced rear cabin space, and a new touchscreen with 30GB infotainment system. Well, don’t bother to slip the luxury car title if you found out the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC does not loaded with these privileges.

2012 Bentley Continental GTC facelift transmission Introductory Video of 2012 Bentley Continental GTC

On the performance side, the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC four-seater convertible will be powered by 6.0L twin-turbocharged W12 engine which is mated to a QuickShift transmission. That massive engine on the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is able to unleash 567 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque. Additional changes on the luxury convertible are a wider track, front and rear, sharper steering and retuned suspension.

Wolfgang Dürheimer, Bentley Motors Chairman and Chief Executive have this to say about the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC, “The GTC has always been the most emotional model in the Continental range and a showcase for Bentley design. With its tailored soft top, the GTC is a pure British convertible true to those classic Bentleys of the past. However, the technology, performance and overall design excellence invested in this model means that we are now writing a new chapter for the Bentley convertible driver.” Well, that is about it but it does kill our curiosity over the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC four-seater convertible.

alicia August 26, 2011 Bentley , , ,

Spyshots of 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI

2013 Golf GTI Spyshots of 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Spotting 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback doing test drive could only mean one thing – Volkswagen is about to drop another car. The current Golf has been on the market for two years, and perhaps it is about the time the German carmaker offers something  new to their customers in the form of 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback. The prototype of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback was covered in heavy camouflage but we managed to dig a bit of info about the upcoming vehicle.

As the seventh-generation of the GTI, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback has a wider stance than the current Golf. Das Auto also lowered the suspension and equips the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback with a couple of big exhausts at the back. Rumor has it that the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback will be sharing the MQB architecture – Modular Querbaukaste which is intended for small cars with transverse engines – which also mounted on the new Audi A3. Despite the heavy cover, we predict that the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback will be as a three-door models, and Volkswagen might be offering a five-door version too.

2013 Golf GTI side view Spyshots of 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI

The prototype of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback was doing the test-drive at the US soil and it was the same place where Audi A3 taken the test drive too.

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback as described by the Volkswagen Chief of Development – Ulrich Hackenberg, emphasizes an important turning point for the Golf. The 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback will be more environmentally friendly and Volkswagen is planning to add new 3-cylinder engine to achieve greater efficiency.

2013 Golf GTI rear view Spyshots of 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen wants to explore every opportunity they can get on the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback. After testing the petrol/diesel engine variant, Das Auto is also testing the electric golf as the model is scheduled to enter the production line-up in 2013. Meanwhile, the 2013 Golf GTI will join the production line-up in August 2012 and the first deliveries of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback is scheduled at the end of 2012.

alicia August 24, 2011 Volkswagen , , ,

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera: Official Details and Prices

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera: Official Details and Prices

We are so done with all the teaser images and blurry details about the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sportscar. As the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show is fast approaching, Porsche decided to kill the public curiosity by releasing official unveil of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sportscar. Well, it’s about time, don’t you think?

No additional name for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and it grows some length as it carries a 100mm longer – around 3.94 inches) wheelbase, which definitely will be more stability and better interior space. Back then, the Porsche 911 was always one of the most practical sportscars on the market, so the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sportscar for the front and rear overhangs have been shortened.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera side view 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera: Official Details and Prices

To follow the recent trend, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sportscar is made from lightweight materials on the body and the new platform. The right amount of lightweight materials on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sportscar sheds weight up to 45kg or around 99 lbs, but of course, it depends on the model.

The base platform for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 will be powered by the new 3.4L V6 borrowed from the Porsche Boxster S which able to unleash about 350 horsepower. For the Carrera S of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera variant, it will get a 3.8L engine which gives output around 400 horsepower.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera rear view 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera: Official Details and Prices

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sportscar carries 16% fuel consumption and emissions lower compared to the previous generation. We already mentioned the engine is not hybrid, right? That amazing fuel consumption figures and emissions achieved from auto starts/stop, thermal management, electrical system recuperation, and the world’s first 7-speed manual transmission. Wait… let us check out source once again. Yes, folks… 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sportscar officially uses 7-speed manual gearbox.

The world debut for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sportscar will be at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show and the sales starts in December 3rd 2011. You can start order the 2012 911 Carrera on September 1st with price tag sets at €88,038 and for the 2012 911 Carrera S costs €102,436 which including 19% VAT and market-specific equipment. The amount of money you will spend on the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera sportscar worth every penny of it.

alicia August 24, 2011 Porsche , , ,

Spyshots of 2013 Audi S3

2013 Audi S3 Spyshots of 2013 Audi S3

2013 Audi S3 sportsback has come back to life, folks! Yes, we haven’t seen this model for quite sometimes, right? Ford has been putting the Focus RS on the market to challenge the Renault Megane to win over the sportsback supremacy. And Audi thinks they need to get into the competition to make things more interested. The more the merrier, remember? With the courage to take down the Ford Focus RS and Renault Megane and snatches the sportsback supremacy, we present you, the one and only – 2013 Audi S3 sportsback.

2013 Audi S3 side view Spyshots of 2013 Audi S3

Spotted while doing some test drives, the 2013 Audi S3 sportsback pretty much will be in three-door configuration. We were hoping that the 2013 Audi S3 would carry the RS3, but the German manufacturer thinks that the sportsback is the perfect fit for the S3. The three-door 2013 Audi S3 sportsback will not the only variant offered, there will be five-door and four-door sedan versions.

For the performance of the 2013 Audi S3 sportsback, it might powered by new generation of 2.0L four-cylinder that able to give around 280 horsepower. Yup… the figure brings by the new engine just slightly more powerful than the current Audi S3. To add more power, the 2013 Audi S3 sportsback will undergo strict diet in order to be lighter and more stabile. The choice of the transmission for the 2013 Audi S3 sportsback is either a 6-speed manual or an optional S tronic dual clutch gearbox.

2013 Audi S3 rear view Spyshots of 2013 Audi S3

The official debut of the 2013 S3 sportsback will take place next year at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and the sales of the 2013 Audi S3 will start in the second half of 2012.

alicia August 24, 2011 Audi , , , ,

Rumor: Will There be Bugatti Veyron Successor?

Bugatti Veyron Rumor: Will There be Bugatti Veyron Successor?

Who is the man that makes the Bugatti Veyron a success? It is none other than the Wolfgang Durheimer who is currently scouting Bugatti and Bentley. The rumor about the successor or the next generation of the Bugatti Veyron supercar has been going on for quite some times. The reason why the development of the Bugatti Veyron supercar a bit late is because Bentley is planning to release a new SUV in three years from now which it could be the first diesel Bentley SUV with diesel engine. Now, Wolfgang Durheimer turns his attention to Bugatti Veyron supercar.

Mr. Durheimer has pledged to continue the production of the Bugatti Veyron supercar which is world’s fastest car. Here is what Wolfgang Durheimer has to say, “It is vital that Bugatti produces the world’s fastest car.” Notice the phrase “world’s fastest car” which we strongly believe it refers to none other than the Bugatti Veyron supercar.

We still trying to convince ourselves that the Bugatti Galibier is interesting, but we just can’t help it that the Bugatti Veyron supercar has more attractive aura than the Galibier, don’t you think? So, what makes Bugatti keeps making cars like the Bugatti Veyron supercar?
“It’s in human nature. We are always going to want to find out who runs the 100m the fastest. It’s the same with cars,” Durheimer added. Amen to you Mr. Durheimer! By creating the Bugatti Veyron supercar, human push its skill at his limits. But that is not what the engineers at the Bugatti think because for them, there is no such thing as limit. Human’s life is evolving from time to time, so does car. Right now, Bugatti Veyron supercar might be the world’s fastest car, but we believe the next generation of the Bugatti Veyron supercar will be much faster than the current supercar.

Wolfgang Durheimer indicated that the Bugatti Galibier will not be going green for now, “I am in the process of convincing them that this will be the best car in its segment in the world. It will be claiming for outstanding design, the biggest series production engine with 16 cylinders and it will be the fastest limousine in the world.”

Going green or not, we will be waiting to hear the roaring engine from the Bugatti Veyron.

alicia August 23, 2011 Bugatti , , ,

First Official Image of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B Klasse

2012 Mercedes Benz B Klasse First Official Image of the 2012 Mercedes Benz B Klasse

Couple of weeks ago, not much of we could dig up over the existence of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B Klasse. But now, it all turning around as the German manufacturer officially released the photo of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B Klasse SUV which will be appearing at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show next month.

Judging by the only image of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B Klasse SUV, the exterior is mixing of aesthetic elements for other Mercedes models which make the second generation of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B Klasse SUV carries urban style compare to previous generation.  The first impression on the new B-Klasse is Mercedes decided to focus on the practical sides like fuel economy.

As second generation, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B Klasse SUV has grown from its “mini” proportions into total length of 4,359mm. Yup… the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B Klasse SUV is 88mm longer than the previous generation. Also, it get wider and just a bit shorter and still have that taste of sport, don’t you think?

The German automaker has sets of engines for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B Klasse SUV such as the new 1.6L petrol engine which carries 12 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque for the base model of B 180, or 156 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque for the B 200.

The other engine variant for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B Klasse SUV is the CDI diesel engine. The 4-cylinder 1.8L probably will be powered the B 180 which gives around 109 horsepower, or around 136 horsepower with 300 Nm of torque for the B 200 CDI.

To attract more customers, AMG has confirmed that they will set tuning from Volker Mornhinweg which will make the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B Klasse SUV be the sporty car that carries high performance.

alicia August 23, 2011 Mercedes-Benz , , , ,
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