Sports Cars

Posted on 05.20.2013 11:00 by Simona Filed under: BMW | Spy Shots and Rendering | hatchback | BMW 1-Series | Cars | Car Reviews | BMW The standard BMW 1-Series GT was caught testing many times, but this is the first time our spy photographers managed to catch the longer, seven-seat version. To be completely honest with you, the car was not really “testing;” rather, was just parked inside a BMW test facility.This makes it pretty easy to spot the differences between the new, seven-seat version and the standard 1-Series GT. Up to the B-pillars, the two cars look the same, but this is where the changes come. The rear doors are longer and the overhang at the back is also longer on the seven-seat model. The back is also more upright, offering more room for the rear passengers.The seven-seat version will be built on the same UKL1 platform as the standard 1-Series GT and will be offered with a front-wheel-drive setup. Under the hood, the engine lineup will again be shared with the standard version and will include the new three-cylinder, hybrid three-cylinder and four-cylinder powertrains.The standard 1-Series GT will make its world debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and the seven-seat version is expected to arrive six months later.Click past the jump to read more about the seven-seat BMW 1-Series GT. BMW 1-Series GT Seven-Seater originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 20 May 2013 11:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.20.2013 10:00 by Simona Filed under: BMW Toyota | coupe | sports cars | Cars | Car News Earlier this year, BMW and Toyota signed an agreement that will bring a new sports car to each companies’ lineup. It looks like even though the partnership was signed in January 2013, the two companies have been working on the new sports car for quite some time now.It looks like the new sports car has received the green light from the same person that developed the Toyota GT86: chief engineer Tetsuya Tada. According to him, the two companies are hoping for a "product that none of us could have imagined; something more than anyone expects."The new sports car will be built on a heavily modified version of the GT86 platform and will likely be powered by an in-line four-cylinder engine from BMW. The two companies are considering naturally aspirated, supercharged and turbocharged versions of this engine, but these are unlikely to come to fruition, as these technologies will not mesh well with the two electric motors that the companies are planning to use with the gasoline engine.It is rumored that the first concept version will be unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, with a production version to arrive in the next two years.Click past the jump to read more about Toyota’s last jointly developed sports car, the Toyota GT86. BMW and Toyota are Already Working on a New Sports Car originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 20 May 2013 10:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.20.2013 09:30 by Simona Filed under: Porsche | coupe | Geneva Motor Show | Porsche 911 | sports cars | Porsche GT3 | Porsche 991 | 2013 | Cars | Car Reviews | Porsche The Porsche 911 started its run back in 1963 - and oh what a run it is -, but it wasn’t until 1999 that a GT3 version was offered up for our ravenous consumption. It came to complete the series of performance vehicles that started back in 1973 with the 911 RS, a model that was capable of sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and to 100 mph in 13 seconds.Why the short history lesson? Well, the new generation GT3 has just made its world debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and would be nice to make a comparison between the things that were and the things to come.The new GT3 is lighter and more powerful than the model it replaces, and it brings innovative features like the first active rear wheel steering in a production Porsche. There is a bad news too unfortunately: the new GT3 will only be offered with a PDK transmission - at least for now!UPDATE 05/20/2013: Porsche has unveiled a new video further detailing the GT3’s technical highlights. Enjoy!Hit the jump to read more about the next generation Porsche GT3. Porsche 911 GT3 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 20 May 2013 09:30 EST. read more

Posted on 05.20.2013 09:00 by Kirby Garlitos Filed under: Mercedes | coupe | sports cars | Mercedes C-Class | car tuning | Cars | Car Reviews | Mercedes When it comes to Canadian auto tuners, nobody holds as much esteem as SR Auto Group. But to consider them as the only noticeable aftermarket company north of the border is stretching it a little.One in particular, Inspired Autosport, can also lay claim to being a popular tuning firm and to prove that, it recently collaborated with SR Auto Group to customize the new Mercdes C63 AMG.Billed as "Project Eintsaz,” Inspired Autosport and SR Auto Group went to great lengths to give the German super coupe cosmetic, handling, and performance upgrades.In the end, the project was aimed to add more ferocity to the already ferocious C63 AMG, one that’s ultimately capable of giving other sports and race cars a run for their money, whether that’s on the street or on a race track.Click past the jump to read what Inspired Autosport and SR Auto Group did to the Mercedes C63 AMG Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Project Einsazt by Inspired Autosport originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 20 May 2013 09:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.20.2013 08:00 by Kirby Garlitos Filed under: Ferrari | coupe | Supercars / Exotic cars | video | Ferrari 599 | Gumball 3000 | Cars | Car Reviews | Ferrari If you are in the business of checking out world debuts, you go to auto shows; if you want to see what the latest in the aftermarket scene you, you go to tuning show.But if you want to see some of the most fancily dressed supercars, you check out the Gumball 3000 Rally. Every year, this event features some of the finest supercars on the planet. But more than just the exotics themselves, the supercars that participate at the Gumball 3000 Rally come in all shapes and colors.Take this Ferrari 599 GTO for example. This is brought to you by Team 50 and as clearly evident from the paint, it’s been dressed in colorful band of colors with matte black occupying the bottom part of the car with some touches of gold on the stickers.The upper part appears to be a digitized blue camouflage with a French flag on the hood, the British Union Jack on the roof, and a small Swiss flag on the side deck lid.We don’t know what the deal is with those flags, but overall, this 599 GTO looks absolutely amazing. Then again, “amazing” is par for the course at the Gumball 3000 Rally.Click past the jump to read about the Ferrari 599 GTO and watch a video of the Team 50 599 GTO courtesy of Shmee 150. Ferrari 599 by Team 50 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 20 May 2013 08:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.20.2013 04:29 by Sulthoni , Serafim Filed under: Honda | scooters | 2013 | Motorcycles | Motorcycle Reviews | Honda Meet the new Honda Elite, a modern scooter built for urban use that is ready to deal with anything you ask of it.Like most scooters of its kind, the Honda Elite was designed with comfort in mind; thereby you get a plush seat that can accommodate two people, a spacious underseat storage place, a glove compartment and a modern handlebar.In terms of power, the Honda Elite is propelled by an all-new 108 cc, liquid cooled, fuel injected, four stroke engine. The engine is mated on Honda’s V-Matic transmission which offers an average fuel consumption of only 106 MPG.The stopping power is assured by a modern Combined Braking System (CBS) that features a 190mm front disc and hydraulic dual-piston caliper linked with a rear drum brake.The Honda Elite is offered with a starting price of $ 2,999.Hit the jump for more information on the Honda Elite. Honda Elite originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 20 May 2013 04:29 EST. read more

Posted on 05.20.2013 00:17 by Sulthoni , Serafim Filed under: Honda | scooters | 2013 | Motorcycles | Motorcycle Reviews | Honda Honda revealed its new SH150i, a practical daily commuter designed for urban use. At the heart of the scooter lies a fuel injected 153 cc four stroke engine paired with Honda’s V-matic transmission. The engine is fed by a decently sized 1.8 gallons (including 0.5-gallon reserve) fuel tank. Like any respectable scooter, the Honda SH150i puts efficiency on top of its priorities list rewarding you with an average fuel consumption of only 91 MPG.As far as style goes, the Honda SH150i features a distinctive design language that underlines its practical character. We especially like the spacious saddle that offers space for up to two people and the ergonomically designed handlebar which is fitted with a modern instrument panel.The scooter rides on relatively big 16 inch wheels which are kept in check by Honda’s modern Combined Braking System (CBS).Hit the jump for more information on the Honda SH150i. Honda SH150i originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 20 May 2013 00:17 EST. read more

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Posted on 05.19.2013 23:00 by Simona Filed under: GMC | GMC Sierra | pickup trucks | utility vehicle | Cars | Car Reviews | GMC Earlier this year GMC started to uncover the 2014 Sierra lineup with the unveiling of the 1500 version. Now, the company unveiled the first images on the Regular Cab version. In fact, the images have been revealed press release discussing the aerodynamics of the new truck and the images show the Sierra Regular Cab testing in the wind tunnel.The most impressive feature of the 2014 Sierra is the addition of a new air dam placed below the front bumper. This new air dam helps reducing drag because it directs air toward the ground and away from the truck’s rough underbody.Other features of the 2014 Sierra include specially designed tailgate and the center high-mounted stop light are optimized to guide air cleanly around the truck, bug deflectors on the hood, wider tires and aftermarket bumpers that can raise the drag coefficient.The new GMC Sierra Regular Cab will be put on sale this summer.Click past the jump to read more about the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. GMC Sierra Regular Cab originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 19 May 2013 23:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.19.2013 18:00 by Simona Filed under: Aston-Martin | coupe | classic cars | car tuning | Aston Martin DB4 | Cars | Car News Things went pretty great for Aston Martin during this weekend: next to unveiling the CC100 Speedster, the company also obtained a record auction price for a unique DB4GT. The car was part of the Aston Martin Centenary Sale at Aston Martin Works on 18 May 2013, which totaled a record total of over £10 million (more than $15 million), with every lot sold.The DB4GT was auctioned for an impressive amount of £3,249,500 (a little over $4,9 million) - the highest ever price paid for an Aston Martin at auction.However, this is not a regular DB4GT: it is nicknamed "The Jet" and was the last DB4GT to be built. The model is a one-off edition and has been designed by the Italian design house Bertone. The model was unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show.This unique DB4GT won a total of 12 awards, including first in class at Pebble Beach and the Hurlingham Club, and best in show at Villa d’Este.Click past the jump to read more about the Aston Martin DB4GT. Unique Aston Martin DB4GT auctioned for $4,9 million originally appeared on topspeed.com on Sunday, 19 May 2013 18:00 EST. read more