Tagged “Motorsport”

  • Audi R8 GT3 race car debuts at Essen Motor Show

    Audi’s motorsport division announced plans back in August to launch a 500hp-plus (373kW) version of the R8 for use in next year’s GT3 series, and today the car made its debut at the Essen Motor Sh...

  • Aston Martin Racing launches new Vantage GT4

    Aston Martin through its motorsport division has released the 2009 specification Vantage GT4 race car based on its latest 4.7L V8 Vantage sports luxury coupe. The new Vantage GT4 builds on the success...

  • Brabham Racing returns as a BMW tuner

    One of the most illustrious names of automotive history has returned and is set to make its first public debut after relaunch at this year’s Essen Motor Show. After numerous successes in F1 and bein...

  • Report: Return of U.S. GP in discussion

    Indianapolis hosted its last United States GP in 2007, and North America has now slipped off the calendar altogether with the recent demise of the Canadian GP at Montreal, which will not be a part of...

  • Porsche's new museum chooses its first exhibits

    A museum of Porsche's greatest vehicles quietly launched its first twelve choices for its exhibits yesterday, with a total of 80 to be on display by the end of the week. Among the first dozen displays...

  • Abu Dhabi F1 track to feature underground pit lane

    Next year’s F1 calendar will see the introduction of Abu Dhabi as the location for the final race, with Brazil moving into the penultimate spot. Pictures of the track, which will be located on Yas I...

  • Fuoss 01 hits the track in early 2009

    Despite rising concerns over the economy, the environment, and the future of personal transport, individual track-day cars are apparently riding a high-tide of popularity. One of the latest to join th...

  • Ferrari threatens to quit F1 over spec-engine rules

    Ferrari has threatened to "re-evaluate" its commitment to formula one should the governing body impose standard engines. Despite also boasting of increased revenues and profits after a board meeting o...

  • Toyota denies considering leaving F1 for LeMans

    It's been known for some time that Toyota is very interested in competing in LeMans, sending squads of racing engineers and observers to the races both in Europe and the American series. Last week wor...

  • VW prepping Race Touareg 2 for 2009 Dakar Rally

    This year's Dakar Rally was at first delayed, then relocated to South America due to terrorist threat. The first-ever iteration of the historic race to take place in South America, it will start in Bu...

  • British team planning 1,000mph land speed record

    Land speed record attempts haven't drawn as much attention and innovation as they used to over the past decade. The current record, set in 1997 at 763mph (1,227km/h), is impressive, but it's stood for...