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Saturday, October 5, 2013

McLaren Updates MP4 12C GT3 Racer for 2013 WRC Champion Loeb to Compete in FIA GT

Non-motorsport fans may overlook racing versions of sports cars but the fact is, they make for a very lucrative business for automakers that, naturally, are very happy to put some effort into them.

Like Ferrari, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, McLaren has developed a GT3-spec variant of its MP4-12C supercar that was supplied to 13 customer teams last year. In its inaugural season, the 12C GT3 took part in 98 separate events, mostly in Europe, and claimed 19 victories and a further 19 podium finishes.

McLaren MP4-12C GT3

McLaren MP4-12C GT3

The Woking-based company revealed its upgraded 2013 racer that will be available to several new teams across the globe, with 15 additional orders already confirmed. For the first time, the 12C GT3 will also be available to individual customers who don’t win to race, but are willing to pay its £325,000 (US$520,000, €390,000) asking price.

The 2013-spec 12C GT3 features a revised aerodynamics package, an upgraded ECU and revised electrical system and alternative dampers. The upgrades will also be available as a package to 2012-car-owning teams.

Moreover, McLaren announced that nine-time World Rally Championship winner Sebastien Loeb will take part in the FIA GT Series. The Sebastien Loeb Racing team will field two 12C GT3s, one of which is reserved for Loeb himself and McLaren GT factory driver Alvaro Parente.

You can view an image gallery of the new car, along with a short video of the 12C’s first year in racing, after the break.

Articles Source : Carscoop

Video Source : Youtube

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Long Wheelbase Porsche Panamera Confirmed for Launch in 2012

The story about Porsche developing a long-wheelbase version of its Panamera sedan has been circulating around the grapevine for quite some time now, but today, Car Magazine reported that inside sources not only confirmed but also revealed that the car will launch in early 2012.
The unnamed sources stated that the Panamera LWB will gain a 150mm (5.9-inches) wheelbase extension for a total length of 3,070mm (120.8-inches). The additional space is said to benefit the rear passengers.
Aside from the very un-Porsche limo, it is also reported that the Panamera will receive its first facelift in 2013, and that the German sports carmaker is contemplating the development of a smaller sedan model, allegedly called Pajun (we guess the name is inspired by the Cajun small SUV), to slot right under the companys full size sedan model.
And yes, were still talking about Porsche, the famous German company from Stuttgart that was once known and praised by enthusiasts only for its thoroughbred sports cars.

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“Despite Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo’s excellent assessment of the New Stratos after his test drive at Fiorano, Ferrari does not consent to construction of the planned limited run by either Pininfarina or any other Ferrari-dependent suppliers.”

And with the above short statement, Ferrari announced to Michael Stoschek, the man behind the 21st century interpretation of the famous Lancia Stratos of the ‘70s, that it won’t let him use its chassis, engines nor allow any of its suppliers to participate in the build.

Therefore, if the company wants to build a limited run of the New Stratos, they won’t be able to use the 360 Modena, F430 or 458 Italia as donors, nor rely on Pininfarina to build the carbon fiber bodywork, as originally planned. As Stoschek himself put it, they’ll have to do so “only via companies that are not dependent on Ferrari”. Currently the only car in existence is based on a Ferrari F430 Scuderia.

Come on, Ferrari, your boss said he was so impressed and now you get cold feet? What are you afraid of? Surely, your long waiting lists won’t be hurt by a limited run of 40 or perhaps even less examples of the New Stratos.

We hope some other company, preferably Italian in order to keep the character, will step in and help the New Stratos be built.

What do you say, Lamborghini; are you interested? You already have the hardware – the Gallardo and its V10 would make an excellent donor car. Wouldn’t you like to go against your arch-rival and earn the respect of car enthusiasts all over the world?

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Special Lamborghini model for Geneva

Special Lamborghini model for Geneva
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To celebrate 50 years since the foundation of the Lamborghini brand, the Italian company announced a series of special events. One of them will happen in the Geneva Motor Show with the presentation of a special model.

This was confirmed by the companys CEO Stephan Winkelmann, and Lamborghini’s head of research and development Maurizio Reggiano added that “We want it to be a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini and we want it to shock and reward” and “Usually we present something because we want to produce or sell it”, so we can expect that someone with many million euros or dollars will buy it.

We will have to wait and see what type of car will the Italian car maker present to the public next month.

Source: carscoop

Friday, August 30, 2013

Volkswagen Cross Up for Geneva Motor Show

Volkswagen Cross Up comes, available only with the strongest Up motorization, the 1.0-liter three-cylinder with an output of 75 hp.
The adventurer is higher above the asphalt and body elements of black plastic. Furthermore, the exterior 16-inch wheels and silver roof rails.

Also inside is a difference with the current --. The upholstery is a choice of gray or anthracite and the dashboard, the buyer can choose from red, black or silver.
The leather parts (steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake grip) are finished with contrasting stitching. Also, there are chrome details.

The standard equipment of the Cross Up includes remote central locking, front electric windows, electrically adjustable mirrors (also heated), and a split folding rear seat, an adjustable platform and system stability ESC.

The arrival of a Cross Up is not so strange: Volkswagen demonstrated at the IAA in 2011 a concept car for a car and the brand has indeed already the Cross Polo and Cross Golf Cross Touran in the range.

The Volkswagen Cross Up debuts at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. In the summer, he appears at the dealers. The prices are currently not known.

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