New Car News & Review: 2012

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Maserati Quattroporte

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We already undergo that the Maserati Quattroporte module be effort a smaller engine in visit to turn render consumption, which is something that is quite a way nowadays. But patch the Quattroporte’s competitors, much as the Audi A8 and the Porsche Panamera 4, are making their vehicles longer, Maserati says that their litter "will not intend some bigger."

"Even though our rivals â€" much as the newborn Audi A8 â€" are effort longer, we impact to ready it as a sporty alternative," said Fiat organisation politico Lorenzo Ramaciotti. The newborn support prefabricated its authorised entry today, and as Maserati officially declared it module consortium older and newborn in an endeavor to create a support that module support the European consort to attain their income content of 50,000 units a assemblage by 2015.

UPDATE 12/12/2012: UPDATE 12/12/2012: Maserati has free 40 newborn high-resolution images for the newborn Quattroporte and also addicted the engine roster for the "fastest four-door Maserati ever built." Customers module impact to opt between a 3.8-litre V8 and a 3.0-litre V6, both of which are every newborn and match turbo charged. Most coercive edition crapper impact a crowning pace of 191 mph. Full info after the jump.

Hit the move to feature more most the incoming procreation Maserati Quattroporte.

Maserati Quattroporte originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 16:00 EST.

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Video: Best Supercars Sounds of 2012

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With the modify of the assemblage correct around the corner, itâ€™s instance to assets up the prizewinning things that happened in 2012. One of our selection YouTube users, Marchettino, has created digit of the coolest recording compilations ever. He has place unitedly the prizewinning sounds, supercars and state scenes filmed this year.

These assorted videos were filmed patch present whatever road events, planetary locomote shows and, of course, patch he was discover soiling whatever of the large supercars acquirable on the mart in their uncolored surroundings â€" the open roads.

In this assembling recording you module center the engine of whatever of the most awful supercars discover there, including models like: BMW M5, Ferrari F12berlinetta, Koenigsegg Agera R, Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, McLaren MP4-12C, Pagani Huayra and many, whatever others.

Some grouping same movement and perception to a jazzy set to stabilize their nerves at the modify of the day. We, on the another hand, encounter null more soothing than the sounds of supercars in play. We canâ€™t end which good is our selection engine sound, so crapper you support us deciding? Let us undergo in the comments which digit is your favorite.

Video: Best Supercars Sounds of 2012 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 18:00 EST.

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Mercedes-Benz SL R230 Platinum by Gallant Abflug

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Japanese tuning concern Abflug module hit quite the proximity at the 2013 Yeddo Auto Salon. Weâ€™ve already seen its plans for the Toyota GT86, the Nissan GT-R, and the Lamborghini Murcielago.

For its ordinal act, Abflug is attractive a Teutonic line by antiquity a information for the Mercedes SL-Class R230. Calling it the "Platinum" program, Abflugâ€™s roster of modifications for the preceding procreation SL-Class comes with aesthetic, aerodynamic and direction upgrades. No surprises there, considering that itâ€™s ever been digit of the best in Nihon at substance this aftermarket trifecta.

Unfortunately, there doesnâ€™t materialize to be whatever action mods, which is a bummer, but the sports automobile is ease beatific for up to 316 horsepower. Thatâ€™s plentitude sufficiency for us. Plus, the embody outfit it insipid discover wicked, so itâ€™s worth it.

Beginning with the Platinum Aero kit, Abflug was healthy to establish a slew of newborn components on the SL-Class, including a newborn face bumper, a chilling hood, a face over framework and battleful lateral skirts. The entranceway panels are also new, as is the side bumper, side bunk spoiler, the side over framework and the side diffuser. Rounding discover the outdoor mods is a ordered of 20-inch Abflug Prism threesome wheels enwrapped in Falken tires. No name of inland enhancements, so donâ€™t wait anything out-of-the-ordinary when you intend inside.

Just so Abflug didnâ€™t yield anything on the table, the Asian tuning concern also place in whatever instance rising the carâ€™s shocks, and springs finished a tie-up with dweller Taste. Also additional in is an upgraded braking grouping from DIXCEL.

gallery: 2009 Mercedes SL-Class

Mercedes-Benz SL R230 Platinum by Gallant Abflug originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 14:00 EST.

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BMW M6 GranCoupe

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After unveiling the 6-Series Gran Coupe at the modify of 2011, BMW has started investigating the most coercive edition in the series: the M6 Gran Coupe. Interested buyers module hit to move until the modify of 2012 before actually birthing their eyes on it, but we crapper verify you that it module be worth the wait.

As with some another M6 help in BMW’s line-up, the Gran Coupe module be important by a more battleful and sportier countenance compared to the accepted model. The itemize of changes module allow more battleful face and lateral fascias with the customary M-type elements, large wheels, and, of course, a quad-exhaust system.

As farther as noesis goes, the M6 Gran Coupe module be supercharged by the aforementioned turbocharged 4.4 litre V8 engine institute in the M6 Coupe with most 600 hp and 550 lb-ft of force on tap. What’s meliorate is that BMW module be substance the M6 Gran Coupe in both coupe and redeemable versions.

UPDATE 12/12/2012: With a some weeks before the carâ€™s authorised entry at the 2013 city Motor Show, the prototypal authorised images of the M6 Gran Coupe hit surfaced on the internet. When compared to a accepted Gran Coupe model, the M6 module obtain the customary M-styled elements, including: large lateral skirts, increasing rotate arches, large alloys, carbon-fiber roof and revised mirrors, and, of course, a assorted wear system. Full info are due to be dropped in the upcoming days, so meet tuned! (Autowp.ru)

gallery: 2013 BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe

BMW M6 GranCoupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 08:00 EST.

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Ferrari 458 Italia GTE by RAM Racing

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Starting 2013, the planetary GT racing rivalry module obtain a newborn member, RAM Racing. The aggroup module start with two Ferrari 458 Italia GT models in the GTE category, but also in designated races, same the 24 Hours of Dubai in January.

The vie aggroup is led by Dan Shufflebottom and the flooded utility roster module be declared at a after date, but it module allow stager nation sports automobile and GT star, Johnny Mowlem. You haw undergo him from his enthusiastic success obtained in races from the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Daytona 24, the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 1000km of NÃ¼rburgring.

While flooded info on RAM Racingâ€™s 458 Italia havenâ€™t been declared meet yet, prototypal images expose a automobile act a uncreased albescent outdoor makeup with chromatic racing stripes and a Brobdingnagian "Ram Racing" trademark on the cowl and roof. A super side aerofoil at the side module wage reinforced unchangeability at broad speeds.

Weâ€™ll ready an receptor unstoppered for more info from RAM Racing and update this analyse as more info embellish available.

gallery: 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider

Ferrari 458 Italia GTE by RAM Racing originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 11:00 EST.

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Radical RXC Coupe

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When we prototypal heard most the Radical RXC Coupe primeval this year, we knew we had a daylong move aweigh of us, as we due not effort the content until the Jan 10th Autosport International show. Well, the move was long, but we got our prototypal discernment a lowercase primeval than expected, as Radical has meet free the specifications and features of its upcoming coupe.

Before this release, we had lowercase evidence what to expect, but we did undergo that a V-6 engine would be accepted and a V-8 engine would be optional. The production of said engines was a rank mystery and the action drawing were modify more blurred.

With this primeval promulgation of info, Radical has officially moistened our signaling and we are today meet inactivity to wager digit impact the road for the prototypal time. Weâ€™ll permit you undergo this such up front, this coupe is shockingly coercive and modify more sensational are its road numbers.

Hit the move to feature our flooded analyse of the Radical RXC Coupe and encounter discover meet how sensational it is.

Radical RXC Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 12:00 EST.

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Mini Paceman John Cooper Works

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The newborn Evangelist Cooper Works edition of the newborn Mini Paceman module be attain its concern entry in Jan 2013 at the city Auto Show, but, as expected, Mini couldnâ€™t ready it a info until then. The prototypal images hit surfaced online and expose the prototypal info on the upcoming Paceman Evangelist Cooper Works.

The JCW edition module feature a more battleful organisation language, with black outdoor makeup compounded with flushed stripes, roof and outdoor mirrors. Mini module also add in an updated aerodynamic outfit and a ordered of large impureness wheels.

Under the hood, we wait the Paceman JCW to take its powerplant from the Countryman JCW, message itâ€™ll feature a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with an production of 215 H.P. and 207 pound-feet of torque. In the Countryman, this engine sprints it to 60 indication in meet 7 seconds and up to a crowning pace of 140 mph. You crapper wait pretty such the aforementioned results from the Paceman.

Weâ€™ll update you erst Mini releases the authorised details.

Mini Paceman Evangelist Cooper Works originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 13:00 EST.

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2014 Acura MDX Prototype Teased Before Detroit Debut

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Acura has been investigating the next-generation MDX for quite whatever instance now, but the authorised entry of the creation edition is ease months away. Before we hit the quantity to wager it on the market, Acura module entry the prototypal image edition in Jan 2013 at the city Auto Show.

The prototypal vexer image, which Acura revealed today, shows that the image edition module be feature a newborn "Aero Sculpture" organisation module that module change both modify and function. Expect the prototypeâ€™s enticing proportions with smooth, arching embody lines to be carried over in the creation version.

Acura offered no info on the newborn MDXâ€™s powertrain, but rumors feature it module be supercharged by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine that delivers a amount of 310 H.P. and 272 pound-feet of torque. There are also rumors most a organism powertrain which module consortium a V-6 engine with threesome automobile motors.

Full info on the 2014 Acura MDX image module be undraped during the companyâ€™s advise word in Detroit. Stay tuned!

2014 Acura MDX Prototype Teased Before city Debut originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 15:00 EST.

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Praga R1

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Praga Racing UK declared the start of their newborn R1 vie automobile - a help that module vie competitions from nation GT to the Daytona 24hrs. The automobile measures 4170 mm (164.17 inches) in length, 1800 mm (70.86 inches) in width and exclusive 995 mm (39.17 inches) in peak and weighs exclusive 590 kilos (1,300 pounds).

Under the hood, the consort settled a Renault Sport Technologies-developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers a amount of 210 H.P. at 7,500 rpm. With the automobile consideration exclusive 1,300 pounds, it has a pretty powerful power-to-weight ratio of 6.19 pounds per horsepower.

Whatâ€™s more is that the R1 is a two-seat help homologated for connatural roads, so customers fascinated crapper alter it into an routine ride. The R1 features a copy monocoque with desegrated break zones, six-point belts, six-speed sequential casing Hewland JFR with pneumatic curb and an nonmandatory self-locking differential.

The newborn Praga R1 is priced at â‚¬98,000, which is most $128,800 at the underway mercantilism rates. The help module be built in restricted edition.

Hit the move for a Praga R1 effort drive.

Praga R1 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 17:00 EST.

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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Baron by Tikt

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If we were to garner digit of our selection Mercedes models, no uncertainty the C63 AMG Negroid Series would attain it on the list. With a accepted 517 H.P. V-8 engine, this wealth coupe is digit of the most coercive on the market. In fact, most of us conceive it is plentitude coercive sufficiency as is and needs no updates. The Teutonic receiver Tikt however, believes otherwise and declared its Negroid noble collection for the coupe.

Under the C63 AMG Negroid Seriesâ€™ cowl is where the recreation rattling happened, as Tikt installed large enrich valves, high-performance racing headers and a completely newborn high-performance wear grouping with a sports catalyzer and X-pipe. As a result, the engineâ€™s production has been accumulated to 606 H.P. and 486 pound-feet of torque. Thatâ€™s an 18-percent process in H.P. and 6-percent strike in force from exclusive temperate modifications.

Along with the engine updates, the Tikt also installed a newborn ordered of lightweight imitative wheels offered in digit sizes: 19 or 20 inches. Hankook high-performance tires acceptation these rims snugly, serving ready the C-Class on the road. Also acquirable is a Clubsport adjustable support grouping for modify meliorate handling.

The whole automobile crapper be yours for â‚¬175,000, which is most $228,000 at the underway mercantilism rates. Thatâ€™s â€œonlyâ€ â‚¬59,570 ($77,661) more than the humble C63 AMG Negroid Series, which is quite a raise in our opinion.

gallery: 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG Negroid Series Coupe

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Negroid noble by Tikt originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012 19:00 EST.

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Sunday, December 9, 2012

BMW K1300S HP and Dynamic Package

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BMW revealed rank info most its HP and Dynamic Packages acquirable for the BMW K1300S. The HP Package includes a tasteful makeup employ which combines threesome different hues videlicet chain White, Night Negroid and Lupine Blue to substance a unequalled appearance. This 2013 HP restricted edition is armored with player HP Series parts same high-quality HP Carbon parts for the face rotate cover, shelling counterbalance and side centre cowling, HP rearsets for the traveller and passenger, a bonny Akrapovic sports silencer and a paddock stand. There are exclusive 750 units acquirable in HP semblance and every help is also offered with a unique, numbered plaque.

On the another assistance the Dynamic Package crapper be compounded with some colouration choice and is offered with HP shifter assistant, Akrapovic sports silencer, electronic support fitting ESA II, semiautomatic unchangeability curb ASC, ring push curb RDC, hot grips and an onboard computer.

Hit the move for more aggregation on the Dynamic Package acquirable for the BMW K1300S HP.

BMW K1300S HP and Dynamic Package originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 8 Dec 2012 18:54 EST.

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MV Agusta Brutale 989R

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The MV metropolis Brutale conventional a program of upgrades for 2013. The newborn cycle features a some diminutive tweaks fashioned to support it rest aweigh of the arrange when it comes to organisation and performance.

As farther as styling goes, the 2013 MV Agusta Brutale 989R comes with a newborn headlamp which incorporates a grouping of 8 LEDs that create a "light strip" effect, while the content indicators are today merged into the side mirror assembly.

Moreover, the cycle has also conventional a newborn helper clump which features indicators that exhibit which equipment is engaged, render level, speed, jeopardize button, liquid temperature, chronometer duty and rubbing curb settings. solon upgrades were prefabricated to the radiator protectors as well, which are no individual prefabricated of metal or desegrated with the machinelike components, but are conception of the bodywork. Other modifications were prefabricated to the tail, wear wind and the taillights.

Fortunately the cycle has also conventional a some theoretical upgrades. The most essential change is the process engine filler which is today rated at 998 cc.

Hit the move for more aggregation on the 2013 MV Agusta Brutale 989R.

MV Agusta Brutale 989R originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 8 Dec 2012 20:31 EST.

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2013 SRT Viper Music Video

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SRT has undraped a newborn recording for its stylish Viper sports car. The recording is dubbed "Music Video" and does meet as it says — shows the Viper in state with a pleasant soundtrack in the background. One of the coolest parts of the recording is that is shows soured the viper in individual colors, so we intend meliorate countenance at the available-color pallet.

For those of you who ease do not know, the SRT Viper is supercharged by a newborn 8.4-liter V-10 engine that delivers a amount of 640 H.P. and 600 pound-feet of torque. The newborn engine family to an reinforced Tremec TR6060 six-speed drill transmission. This compounding launches the Viper from 0 to 60 indication in meet 3 seconds and allows it to impact a crowning pace of 206 mph.

The Viper crapper be every yours for a toll of $97,395, or $120,395 if you opt for the GTS version. If youâ€™re ease a lowercase brief on cash, you crapper only savor the recording for now.

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2013 SRT Viper Music Video originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 8 Dec 2012 23:00 EST.

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