Coupes
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We apologize for yet another tuner article but it's not our fault that every German tuner decided to release new products today. This time round its BMW’s M6 coupe that gets the special treatment from Hamann. Intricate details haven’t been made public as yet but we do get a taste of what’s to come with the release of these images. Most of the changes are done to the vehicle’s bodywork. The most obvious alteration is the addition of the new wide bodykit and flared wheel arches. Rear wheels feature a large air duct feeding cold air directly to the brakes that leads to a...
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10 new models for Porsche by 2010The next couple of years are shaping up to be some of the busiest for German sports car specialist Porsche. The company is working hard on releasing up to ten new models by the end of the decade as outlined in a recent Motor Trend report. For the 911, expect the turbo version of the Cabriolet with...
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Spy Shots: Facelift of Alfa’s GTAlfa’s facelifted GT coupe has been caught undergoing cold-weather testing and from the images it’s clear that the new car doesn’t muck up the gorgeous lines of the current model. Outside, the changes are very subtle. There’s a new front bumper featuring chrome accents and...
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New Audi TT will spawn potent S and RS versionsDespite earlier reports that Audi was dropping plans for a high-performance TT-RS, we now have news that the company is developing two new performance versions of the recently released coupe. The new models will be labelled the TT-S and TT-RS and are scheduled for delivery in 2007 and 2008...
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Paris: 415HP Porsche GT3Porsche’s race car inspired GT3 has been displayed at the Paris Motor Show in a striking yellow paint scheme. The original GT3 was built for the track, this one has a race derived engine and light weight materials used through-out to help maximise its performance both on the road and around a...
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Next generation M3 won’t arrive until September 2007M fans will have to wait until September next year to get there first glimpse of the next generation M3. The information came straight from the horse's mouth - BMW’s M division boss Ulrich Bruhnke. According to Bruhnke, the new car will be unveiled at next year’s Frankfurt Motor Show in...
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Alfa will present a production version of its stunning 8C Competizione at the Paris Motor Show and will provide a full run down of all the interesting details. The car will be produced at the Maserati factory in Modena while possible buyers will be evaluated by Alfa's special team of marketers set up for the launch of the 8C. Actual customers will be provided with an exclusive maintenance service to look after the cars when deliveries start in autumn. Alfa has to get it right, especially in the US where the brand is being re-launched sometime in 2008/09. 50 8Cs have been earmarked for the US...
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Carlsson turns the CL600 into the CK60After just posting details on the Brabus tuned CL600, we now have info on another modified CL. Famous Mercedes tuner, Carlsson, has enhanced the Mercedes Benz CL coupe by modifying the engine for better drivability and has tweaked the interior for even more comfort. The 5.5L V12 now produces 600hp...
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Spy Shots: 2007 BMW 6-series faceliftFor the 2007 model year BMW has decided to spruce up the 6-series coupe with a minor facelift. This spy image of a test mule caught at Germany’s Nürburgring shows that the new version remains similar to the current model. The major change is a restyled front bumper with the integrated fog...
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Details of Ford's upcoming Mustang updateWith an all new Camaro just around the corner, Ford wasn’t going to leave its aging Mustang untouched. According to the November issue of Road & Track, the 2009 model will receive a facelift that should give the Stang a harder edge and less of the retro styling - expect a more aggressive...
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Paris preview: Lamborghini Gallardo NeraThough it’s not the upgraded Gallardo we were all hoping for, Lamborghini will be showing off a special edition Gallardo called the Nera at this month’s Paris Motor Show. The Nera is designed to showcase the customization options available to customers. This particular model comes with...
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2007 Hyundai Tiburon PreviewImages of the updated Tiburon have been circulating around the new for a while now, these latest shots came from a Hyundai forum. The new interior shots reveal a very upmarket look for the Korean coupe with two tone leather buckets, new gauges in the centre control unit and funky blue LED display...
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The CL we’ve all been waiting for has finally been unveiled by Mercedes, and will take prime position in the model line-up as their best luxury coupe. It’s propelled by an AMG 6.3L V8 with a maximum output of 386 kW/525 HP and 630 Nm. Other AMG equipment includes an enhanced body kit, upgraded sports chassis with the Active Body Control and improved brakes. The CL 63 AMG goes from 0-100km/h after only 4.6s, and is electronically limited to a maximum speed of 250km/h. Full press release and high-res images after the jump. For many decades, the flagship Mercedes Coupés have been...
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Jaguar planning diesel and high-power versions of XKIn an effort to expand its sports car lineup, Jaguar may be planning to release diesel and high-performance supercharged versions of the XK. Though there’s already a performance XK dubbed the XKR, Jaguar is planning a model with a supercharged 5L V8 engine that develops 550hp (410kW) and...
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Full carbon-fiber bodied Z4 coupeThis is probably the most extreme a modified Z4 coupe can get. Featuring a complete wide-body carbon fiber shell, the entire car weighs only 2780 lbs (1260kg) – a saving of 500lbs over the original. Combine this with the 342hp (255kW) inline six, and you’re left with one blistering...
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Mazda releases upgraded RX-8The RX-8 is one of our favourite cars of the last five years, so much so that a member of our team currently drives one. The combination of a rotary engine that spins to dizzying numbers and excellent handling make it an excellent value sports car. Mazda has upgraded the old and often complained...
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BMW 3-series coupe more powerful than numbers suggestAfter driving a new BMW 335i, Jason Cammisa of Automobile Magazine felt the car was more powerful then the quoted 302hp from BMW. The car in question, a brand new 335i was dyno-tested and the results proved his theory correct. On the dyno, the 335i made 275hp and 406Nm torque at the wheels...
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Shelby GT-H Mustang, now not just for rentalFord’s plan to develop a retail version of the GT-H Hertz Mustang has been confirmed. The original car which had limited availability as a rental, will be converted to a full production model complete with the 325hp (243kW) V8 engine. The new version of the Mustang will carry the Shelby GT...
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