Performance cars

Something For The Weekend – February 2011 No.2

February 19, 2011

Lamborghini keeps producing special editions of the Gallardo and with very good reason. However, the Spyder is probably the best ‘standard’ production version. What would you rather have – this or the Audi R8 Spyder? The Lamborghini Gallardo represents a supercar that has it all – minus a roof that makes it just that more [...]

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Performance Information On New McLaren MP4-12C Announced

February 16, 2011

Today, as the first MP4-12C production cars enter the McLaren Technology Centre, segment-best performance data and full technical specification for the innovative new high performance sports car is confirmed. 592 BHP @ 7,000 RPM 443lbs foot of torque @ 3,000-7,000 RPM Weight of 1434 kgs 24.2 MPG 455 BHP per tonne Top speed 205 miles [...]

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Mercedes SLS E-Cell Electric Car

December 18, 2010

Supercars have to move with the times too and many manufacturers are now looking at ways to make their supremely powerful performance models lighter and better for the environment. For some, the ultimate goal is electric (I don’t necessarily agree but let’s not get drawn into that now) and Merc have done what few others [...]

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Rare Chances To Experience The SLS AMG

June 25, 2010

Mercedes-Benz knows that the SLS AMG will be sold out – and quickly. However, to show off this amazing supercar, a number of ‘money can’t buy’ chances to experiences are being put up for grabs. These exclusive experiences include driving the 6.3-litre V8-engined, 571 hp SLS AMG around famous European racetracks including Hockenheim and Spa; [...]

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Range Rover Turns 40!

June 5, 2010

The Range Rover celebrates its 40th birthday on 17 June 2010 – which just goes to show the popularity of this particular vehicle! At the time, it was completely unique in the market, it was after all the world’s first fully capable luxury 4×4. This is something that many argue it still retains the crown [...]

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BMW M3 GTS

May 19, 2010

This is the latest high performance BMW – the M3 GTS. It’s fully fitted with a a range of performance improvements that mean it makes an excellent track car that is still highly useable on the road. The engine’s displacement has grown from 3,999cc to 4,361cc and this has been achieved by a cylinder stroke [...]

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Citroen DS3 – Try Something Different

May 13, 2010

DS3 is the first model in Citroën’s brand new DS line, a product range consisting of three distinctively styled, attention-grabbing models that highlight the very best of Citroën’s ‘Créative Technologie’. DS3 inaugurates the DS line, with DS4 and DS5 set to launch in 2011 and 2012 respectively. So, what’s all the fuss about with this [...]

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Make Your Next Car A Subaru And Get A Bargain

April 23, 2010

If you’re looking for a high performance bargain, then take a look at the latest special deal from Subaru. If you’re into serious four wheel drive performance, you’ll be interested by the following: From April Subaru’s highly acclaimed Impreza WRX and STI Type UKwill be offered with complimentary optional upgrades worth over £3,200 at participating [...]

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The Aston Martin One-77 In Action

March 10, 2010

Few can suggest that there’s a much more exclusive supercar out there – or is it a hypercar? The elusive Aston Martin One-77 will be produced in exactly the numbers that the name suggests and comes with a price tag that tops £1,000,000. Crazy when you read all those zeros. So, what does it look [...]

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Lexus LFA – Aural Pleasure

December 11, 2009

Supercars are all about performance, looks, presence and sound. The Lexus LFA ticks all the boxes, but especially the latter. The special V10 engine ensures that the car performs as well as it looks, with an exhaust system that has been finely tuned to create a soundtrack that ranges from a low down menacing rumble [...]

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