Audi R8

Audi is entering the most discerning segment of the car market with its R8 mid-engine sports car – and immediately taking up a position among the leaders: equipped with the expertise that Audi has gathered from its involvement in motor sport and from building sporty premium-class cars, the R8 is the embodiment of superlative road behaviour, pioneering technology and fascinating design. The 420 bhp V8 FSI engine, quattro permanent four-wheel drive and the aluminium space-frame body endow the R8 with outstanding qualities to challenge for leadership of this segment, as do its excellent everyday suitability and Audi's typical standards of perfection in quality and finish. The basic price is EUR 104,400, and deliveries will commence in the second quarter of 2007.
Following on from rally success with the revolutionary Audi quattro and the triumphs of its touring car, Audi has added another chapter to the history of motor sport with the R8 racing car: with five wins to its name in the Le Mans 24 Hours, the R8 is the most successful model ever to have competed on the legendary circuit at Le Mans. In a total of 79 starts at venues all over the world, this exceptional athlete has emerged victorious on a total of 62 occasions.

Body:
Powerfully dynamic, elegant design
Lightweight aluminium body based on Audi Space Frame
Aerodynamic negative lift for high directional stability
Dimensions: L 4.43 m, W 1.90 m, H 1.25 m, wheelbase 2.65 m
Generous amount of space for a mid-engine sports car
Luggage compartment 100 l at front, a further 90 l behind the seats
Road performance:
Acceleration 4.6 seconds
Top speed 301 km/h
Engine:
High-revving V8 developing 309 kW (420 bhp), 430 Nm between 4,500 and 6,000 rpm
FSI petrol direct injection
Dry sump lubrication for a low centre of gravity and high loadability
Transmission and drivetrain:
Six-speed manual gearbox with short gearshift travel
R tronic sequential gearbox (optional)
quattro permanent four-wheel drive, perfect weight distribution 44 % to 56 %
Suspension:
Double wishbone axles at front and rear, safe self-steering properties
Innovative damping system Audi magnetic ride (optional)
18-inch or 19-inch wheels, high-performance brake system
Ceramic brake discs (optional, to follow)
Equipment:
Sophisticated interior character, wide range of customisation options
Extensive standard specification, xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights
Bang & Olufsen sound system (optional)
First car in the world with all-LED headlights (optional, from end 2007)

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution FQ360 Special Edition

Mitsubishi Motors UK has unveiled the final edition of the current generation Lancer Evolution supercar. Just one version of the new Evolution IX MR (‘Mitsubishi Racing’) will be available, powered by a 366bhp version of Mitsubishi’s 2.0-litre turbo engine. 200 units of the Evolution IX MR FQ-360 are now available from Mitsubishi Ralliart dealers, priced from £34,539.
The Lancer Evolution IX MR is the final version of a car that can trace its roots back to the original Lancer Evolution of October 1992. Since then, success on the rally stage has been accompanied by a continuous evolution of the road car. This final incarnation of the current model marks the culmination of 14 years of continuous development and marks a fitting finale for the everyday supercar.

TechArt GTstreet at Geneva

With its 2001 TechArt GTstreet based on the Porsche 911 Turbo of the 996 model series, TechArt Automobildesign created one of the fastest and most powerful street-legal sports cars of its time. The next evolutionary stage of this fascinating concept celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2007: The new TechArt GTstreet, based on the 911 Turbo of the latest 997 series.

Like the predecessor the new GTstreet edition centers on a powerful engine: The 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat engine is modified by the TechArt engine specialists and now develops 630 hp / 463 kW at 6,800 rpm, up from standard 480 hp / 353 kW. Peak torque increases from 620 Nm to 820 Nm at 4,500 rpm.

The TechArt TA 097/T3 engine conversion comprises two special VTG turbochargers, a new air box with sport air filter, high-performance manifolds, intercoolers and a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with high-performance catalysts. The precise optimal interaction of all modifications is ensured by a newly programmed engine management system.

Power is transferred to all four wheels via a modified transmission with TechArt gear-throw shortening.

Thus equipped the TechArt GTstreet delivers performance that firmly places it among the world’s fastest sports cars: 0 – 100 km/h in just 3।2 seconds, 200 km/h after just 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 345 km/h speak volumes.

Source: TeachArt Automobildesign

Audi TT Edition R

To become member in the club of "300" was first point on - German Tuner - BB's to-do-list (www.bb-automobiltechnik.de) regarding development of this extraordinary TT. To reach the necessary power for a top speed of 300 and more, completely new developed turbocharger and intercooler are installed in the 3.2ltr V6 engine of the Audi TT.

The air intake system has been optimized in a significant way. The oil temperature is kept on a perfect level by the help of a special slim line oil cooling system. For perfect results the engine gets a complete sports exhaust system with race catalysts as well as a especially adapted motor management and electronic.

Pure data: 500hp and 650Nm ­ 0-100km/ in 4,2 sec. ­ 0-200km/h in 12,5 sec. ­ 0-300km/h in 39,2sec. ­ top speed: 320km/h

Security and driving condition was the second point on the to-do-list. To meet risen requirements a special 8-piston high performance brake system was installed as well as a - height and in comfort -adjustable suspension kit which give each driver of a TT "Edition R" a reassuring feeling of security and sovereign driving experience at any time.

A synergy from optical impression and performance was third point on - Siegen based - B&B's list. The top performer of Audi, the new "R8" has given the aerodynamic line of the B&B Audi TT "Edition R" a guiding hand.

Single parts are available in carbon look too. Very exclusive complete wheel sets are available in 19" and 20" and give a perfect finish to the cars exterior package.
Complete cars can be ordered starting from EUR 89.950,-.

Toyota Hybrid X Concept Unveiled

Toyota presents a world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show with the reveal of Hybrid X – a concept car that proposes a new design language for hybrid models, while also acting as an innovative technology showcase for future generation hybrid cars.