Sports Cars

Posted on 05.22.2013 20:00 by Simona Filed under: Porsche | coupe | Supercars / Exotic cars | car tuning | Porsche Carrera GT | Cars | Car Reviews | Porsche Until Porsche finally decides to officially add the 918 Spyder to its lineup, we continue to look back and remember what a great car the Carrera GT was. Unveiled back in 2004, the supercar was limited to only 1,270 units and the guys over at Carlex Design had the chance to update unit No. 1,035.If you have followed the automotive industry in the past few years, you know that Carlex Design is a tuner known for upgrading the interiors and this is exactly what it has done for the Carrera GT.For the Carrera GT, Carlex paid close attention to the smallest details when restyling the supercar’s interior. It includes yellow-contrast-stitched black Carbon Optic leather combined with Alcantara. The yellow stitching also helps tie the inside to the outside, as it perfectly matches the yellow brake calipers.The tuner also offers lots of luxury extras and add-ons, like the Alcantara floor mats in rhombus stitching; rearview mirror in Alcantara; and trunk lining decorated with a nice stitching.Click past the jump to read more about the standard Porsche Carrera GT. Porsche Carrera GT by Carlex Design originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 20:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.22.2013 19:40 by Sulthoni , Serafim Filed under: Honda | Honda CBR | supersports | 2013 | Motorcycles | Motorcycle Reviews | Honda Honda’s CBR series has a long history behind it. Thankfully this sporty lineup of motorcycles proved to be a success for Honda and there is no wonder why, as each model is reliable, modern and agile.One of them is the CBR250R model, a compact sport motorcycle designed for those who are starting to learn the secrets of sporty motorcycles.The Honda CBR250R has a lot to love. For the starters it comes with an attractive design language, a comfortable riding position and last but not least, is light as a feather. Not to mention about the modern 249.6cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder four-stroke engine that features PGM-Fi induction.The motorcycle’s speed is kept in check by front and rear hydraulic discs which offer an excellent stopping power and brake feel.The Honda CBR250R is offered with a starting price of $4,199.Hit the jump for more information on the Honda CBR250R. Honda CBR250R originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 19:40 EST. read more

Posted on 05.22.2013 19:00 by Simona Filed under: Alfa-Romeo | compact cars | UK | hatchback | special editions | Alfa Romeo Giulietta | Cars | Car Reviews | Alfa-Romeo The British market received yet another special edition; this time it comes from the Italian automaker, Alfa Romeo, and it is called the Giulietta Collezione Limited Edition. The easiest way to distinguish it from the rest of the lineup is by its exclusive contrasting roof offered as a standard feature. The roof is painted matte Magnesio Grey on models donning a black body, whereas Alfa Red and Ghiaccio White models receive a black roof.Along with the roof, Alfa Romeo offers special 17-inch titanium-finish alloy wheels, titanium-effect wing mirrors, darkened headlight surrounds and chrome door handles. For the interior, the Collezione Limited Edition adds black and red competizione cloth upholstery, and titanium-finish inserts on the doors, central console and dashboard.The new Giulietta Collezione Edition can be ordered in four different engine configurations: 1.4 TB with 120 horsepower, 1.4 TB MultiAir with 170 horsepower, 1.6 JTDM-2 with 105 horsepower or 2.0 JTDM-2 with 140 horsepower.On the British market, the model is priced at £18,265 (roughly $27,500 at the current exchange rates).Click past the jump to read more about the standard Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Collezione Limited Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 19:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.22.2013 18:00 by Justin Cupler Filed under: | car video games | XBox | Playstation 3 | GRID 2 | Cars | Car News Downloadable content is one of the few ways that video game manufacturers have found a way to keep their hands in your pockets long after buying the game and car games are among the biggest offenders. Now GRID2, which is set to hit shelves on May 28th, has a way to dig into your pocket before you even buy the game by way of the IndyCar Pack.To further turn you onto the pack, Codemasters has revealed a new teaser video of the IndyCar Pack (above). Fortunately, you can get the pack for free if you preorder the game from Best Buy before its launch on May 28th, but after that, we’re sure it’ll cost you at least a few extra bucks.From the information on GRID2’s Facebook page, we can see that this new pack will include access to the Dallara IndyCar, the IndyCar Pace car, a pair of new routes around Indianapolis Motor Speedway Oval Circuit and an “exclusive online event.” Also revealed is exclusive livery for online racing, a Camaro SS and the Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition.Not too bad for a free pack, but we’re not too sure if it is worth actually forking out any dough to pick it up. In fact, the deals included with a GameStop or Amazon preorder – McLaren Racing Pack and GTR Racing Pack or Head Start Pack, respectively – seem like better deals too. That is, unless you really want to find out two other ways to make it around the Indy Motor Speedway… Video: GRID2 Teases the IndyCar Pack originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 18:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.22.2013 17:00 by Tom Burkart Filed under: Ferrari | coupe | classic cars | auctions | Ferrari 400 | Cars | Car Reviews | Ferrari Ferrari had a big problem with its 400 series when it debuted in 1959. Sure, the car packed a racing V-12 and all the gravitas a Ferrari badge can bring, but its brutal style made the front-engine 2+2 GT car a tough sell in one of Ferrari’s fastest-growing markets: the United States.An emergency refresh was undertaken. Gone was the 400’s square grille and quad headlamp setup, replaced by Ferrari’s delicious oval slatted grille and single round headlamps under glass at each corner. Suddenly, the 400 Superamerica SWB Coupé Aerodinamico was as gorgeous as its two-seat siblings.This very car, one of 36 built, is owned by famed driving instructor Skip Barber and is set for auction this weekend on May 25th by RM Auctions in Lake Cuomo, Italy. The pre-sale estimate is between $2.4 and $3 million, but the bidding could well reach $5 million before the dust settles.Beneath the Superamerica Aerodinamico’s sumptuous bodywork lies the vanguard of Ferrari tech at the time, much like the Ferrari 456GT and current FF. Part of the “America” series of cars that included the 330 GT and 365 GTC, the plan in Modena was to leverage the flexibility offered by their small-scale Pininfarina bodywork team to create unique shells that would sell cars in crucial markets, like New York and Los Angeles, as well as Firenzi and Roma.Click past the jump for the full review and photo gallery of this timeless classic, the 400 Superamerica Coupe SWB Aerodinamico. Ferrari 400 Superamerica SWB Coupé Aerodinamico by Pininfarina originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 17:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.22.2013 16:24 by Sulthoni , Serafim Filed under: Honda | Utility vehicles | 2013 | Motorcycles | Motorcycle Reviews | Honda Tough, agile and reliable, the 2013 Honda Big Red is ready to tackle anything you throw at it. At the heart of this reliable workhorse lies a strong 675 cc, liquid cooled, OHV, single cylinder, four stroke engine which sends its power to the ground through an automotive-style transmission with hydraulic torque converter. It is also worthy of being mentioned that there are three drive modes available namely 2WD, 4WD, and 4WD with all-wheel differential lock.To help you go over any type of terrain with ease, Honda equipped its Big Red MUV with specially designed 25 x 10-12 Maxxis Big Horn front and rear tires. You also get a set of capable suspensions which include front and rear independent double-wishbone configurations (5.9-inch of wheel travel up front and 7.1-inch of wheel travel out back with adjustable preload).Hit the jump for more information on the 2013 Honda Big Red. Honda Big Red originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 16:24 EST. read more

Posted on 05.22.2013 16:00 by Simona Filed under: Audi | sedan | Spy Shots and Rendering | luxury cars | Audi A8 | Cars | Car News Last month, the 2014 Audi A8 was caught testing for the first time on the public roads in Germany. Today, the car changed landscapes and went for high-altitude testing in the Alps.Just like in the previous testing session, Audi chose to heavily camouflage this A8 prototype; but even so, we expect to see the same updates that we have seen in all of the recently launched Audi models.These updates will include: new headlight units; new grille; and small changes to the bumper. On the rear, the revisions include: new taillights and a revised bumper. The interior will also receive some small updates, plus an updated infotainment system.Under the hood, Audi will focus on reducing fuel consumption and lowering CO2 emissions.We expect the revised Audi A8 to be unveiled in September at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.Click past the jump to read more about the Audi A8. Spy Shots: Revised Audi A8 Caught Testing in the Alps originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 16:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.22.2013 15:00 by Simona Filed under: Volkswagen | Volkswagen Golf | Spy Shots and Rendering | video | hatchback | cool fast cars | Cars | Car News Now that Volkswagen unveiled both the standard and GTI version of the seventh-generation Golf, the next model we expect is, of course, the R version. We’ve brought you plenty of spy photos of the 2014 Golf R, but this time we present to you a video showing the upcoming Golf R taking a beating on Nürburgring.The upcoming Golf R will be powered by a revised version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a DSG or a six-speed transmission. The revised engine will deliver 256 horsepower in the U.S. version and 270 horsepower in the European model.As for aesthetics, the next-gen Golf R will receive the same R treatment as the current model, but it will get the some of the design improvements seen on the other seventh-gen Golf variants, including: revised headlights and taillights; a new grille and front bumper; and a revised backside.Stay tuned for more information and spy shots on the new Golf R as we slowly approach its debut. Video: Volkswagen Golf R VII Pushed Hard at Nürburgring originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 15:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.22.2013 14:00 by Simona Filed under: SRT | coupe | race cars | Le Mans Series | SRT Viper | Cars | Car News Earlier this year, the SRT team announced that the new-generation Viper is preparing its return to the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race after an absence of 13 years. Now it looks like the company has big hopes for the 81st edition set for June 22nd and 23rd at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France.SRT, in cooperation with Riley Technologies, is preparing two identical SRT Viper GTS-R models for the race. The two cars were rigorously tested during four ALMS races in 2012 and during the full 2013 racing season. Car No. 91 managed to obtain three consecutive top-five finishes, including a position on the podium at Long Beach, where it finished third.The two Viper GTS-Rs will be driven by Marc Goossens, Dominik Farnbacher, Jonathan Bomarito and Kuno Wittmer, joined by Tommy Kendall and Ryan Dalziel for the endurance events.Click past the jump to read more about Viper’s experience at Le Mans. SRT Viper has had Plenty of Prep Time for 24 Hours of Le Mans originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 14:00 EST. read more

Posted on 05.22.2013 13:00 by Simona Filed under: Kia | sedan | luxury cars | Kia Quoris | Cars | Car News The Kia Quoris or K9 was unveiled by the South Korean automaker in 2012 as a replacement for the Opirus sedan in its home market. The Quoris is already sold in many countries around the Globe and it looks like the U.S. will be next.In an interview with Automotive, one Kia official confirmed that the Quoris will arrive is the U.S. in 2014 and will be priced somewhere between $50k and $70k. If you are wondering how a company can sell models with such a wide price spectrum, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Michael Sprague, has the answer: "How is that any different than Mercedes-Benz selling cars from $30,000 to $150,000?"While we await the Quoris arrival, Kia will remain busy by unveiling seven refreshed or all-new vehicles, plus slightly updated 2014 Kia Sedona minivan that Kia hopes will help improve sales.Click past the jump to read more about the Kia Quoris. Kia Quoris Hitting the American Market in 2014 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 13:00 EST. read more