The abbreviation GT in cars stands for "Gran Turismo" or "Grand Touring". In these vehicles, emotions run higher and passions rise when you take such a car on a grand tour.
The Astra H from 2007 is on route with a new front. For both the Astra H 5-door and the Astra HEstate, Steinmetz Opel-Tuning has developed a new front with an even more striking appearance. Thenew Steinmetz parts have been developed to fit harmoniously into the overall image and are madewith the usual high quality.
After an incredible season that started with a podium finish at Silverstone, followed by three first and three second place finishes across Europe and ending with a hard-fought fourth place at Dubai, the three-car Martini-Callaway Z06.R Corvette race team has captured the 2007 FIA GT3 Team Championship. Drivers Luca Pirri and Jurgen von Gartzen were also named runners-up in the GT3 Driver’s Championship.
Mitsubishi will present Concept-RA to at Detroit Motor Show 2008 in January. Today Mitsubishi published first artist impression drawings for Concept-RA. With this concept Mitsubishi probably showing us how the new generation Eclipse will look like.
Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is presenting a new version of the mid-engine Boxster sports car at the Bologna Motor Show in early December. In its colour, design, features and philosophy, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder brings back Porsche’s motorsport era of the ‘60s: After countless class wins, the Porsche Type 718 RS 60 Spyder was able to take on and beat its competitors also in the larger engine categories, scoring its first overall victory in 1960 in one of the most prestigious long-distance races for the Manufacturers’ World Championship in the important US market, Hans Herrmann/Olivier Gendebien winning the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida.
In time for the market introduction of the new Mercedes C-Class wagon BRABUS presents an exclusive sport program. The product lineup for the S 204 model series comprises powerful engine tuning for gasoline and diesel models, an elegant aerodynamic-enhancement program, light-alloy wheels up to 19 inches in diameter with corresponding suspension modifications, and custom interior options.
The Audi A4 – the powerful, elegant saloon with its attractive H&R running gear package - has just become even more dynamic. The H&R suspension kit gives the saloon that extra sporty touch and the 35 mm drop makes for improved driving dynamics. A suspension kit is also available for the S-Line package. Ground clearance here is approx. 25 mm less than for standard models.
Hyundai unveiled its Concept Genesis Coupe at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The concept car heralds the introduction of an all-new, rear-wheel drive 2 + 2 sports coupe scheduled to join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2009. Following the introduction earlier this year of the Concept Genesis sedan, Concept Genesis Coupe signals Hyundai’s second step in broadening its appeal to driving enthusiasts. The Concept Genesis Coupe is powered by 300+ horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine.
The waiting is over! At last, that moment has come round again - the bible for all car tuning fanatics has arrived! The legendary DTS car accessories catalogue 2008 goes on sale from 30th November and will be available in just about all newsagents and petrol stations.
Group Lotus plc has teamed up with Hot Wheels®, the famous global die-cast brand, to design, develop and produce a Lotus Hot Wheels® Concept vehicle. This 1:5 scale model was on display to the world at the annual SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Centre between 29th October and 2nd November 2007, and a 1:64 scale version of the design will become part of the Hot Wheels® product range in spring 2008.
Yet again the 1000 hp strong bimoto sets the benchmark among participants at the 2007 Nardo High-speed event. With a top speed of 390km/h, the bimoto driven by the current champion of the Seat Supercopa 2006 Florian Gruber also currently driving in the Porsche Carrera Cup reached the highest speed from the 13 participating Super sports cars.
Three American automotive icons, Ford Motor Company, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and Shelby Automobiles, have collaborated to create collector car history with a limited edition 2008 Mustang Shelby GT. The companies today unveiled the 2008 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GT based on the Ford Mustang at the Arizona International Auto Show.
Ford is revealing more about its vision for a new global small car family at Auto Guangzhou. Ford today revealed the second Verve Concept – a four-door notchback.
Before its official launch, Carlsson has already devoted considerable attention to the new Mercedes Benz C-class Estate resulting in a new automotive dimension in both visual and dynamic terms. The company achieved these goals through a variety of measures including elegant aerodynamic parts, performance kits, new wheels and improved interior appointments. The result is a vehicle that meets the highest expectations of driving pleasure and active safety. A car with race-track engineering that meets the promise of looks and paper form.
