Video: Veyron into water

Wonder what really happens here:



And this rescueoperation with "shark-hook" and towing of the Veyron with 4x4 with automatic transmisson and locked wheels (very bad for the drivetrain) is to be sick of:

Screensaver of the week: MB SLS in action

Since Mercedes has announced this today:

The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the absolute highlight at this year's International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, is now available to order. From Monday, 16 November 2009, company-owned sales and service outlets and sales partners of the Mercedes-Benz brand in Germany will be taking orders for this super car with its characteristic gullwing doors. The sales price is 177,310 euros (including 19 % VAT).

Then I think the SLS deserves to be "the chosen one" this week! (picture in hi-res by clicking)



Some of the options (yummy).

-AMG ceramic composite high-performance braking system: €9500 net/ €11,305 gross
-AMG performance suspension with a stiffer setup for optimum lateral dynamics: €1200 net/€1428 gross
-AMG light-alloy wheels in a 5-twin-spoke design, size 9.5 x 19 inches (front) and 11.0 x 20 inches (rear), tyre sizes 265/35 R19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (rear): €950 net/€1130.50 gross
-AMG forged wheels in a 10-spoke design, size 9.5 x 19 inches (front) and 11.0 x 20 inches (rear), with tyre size 265/35 R 19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (rear): €2000 net/€2380 gross
-AMG performance steering wheel in leather/Alcantara: €400 net/€476 gross
-AMG sports bucket seats: €3300 net/€3927 gross
-AMG carbon-fibre engine compartment cover: €4000 net/€4760 gross
-AMG alubeam silver" paint finish: €10,000 net/€11,900 gross
-AMG monza grey magno" paint finish: €3250 net/€3867.50 gross
-AMG carbon-fibre trim (front stowage tray and rear stowage compartment including lid, AMG DRIVE UNIT surround, surrounds for the centre console, shiftgate and rear, trim strips for centre console and door armrests): €3500 net/€4165 gross
-AMG interior carbon package (carbon-fibre trim, trim on seat backrests and sides, door sill panels): €3500 net/€4165 gross
leather nappa exclusive single-/two-tone: €2500 net/€2975 gross
Memory package with electric seat and steering column adjustment, as well as four-way lumbar support: €1225 net/€1457.75 gross
-6-disc DVD changer: €660 net/€785.40 gross
-Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG surround sound system: €5900 net/ €7021 gross

More BMW-teasing regarding new 5-series

This time the crew at AMS has spotted the new car on the streets of Munich.

McLaren video-update

Are you ready for more of the MP4-12C? Here we go!

Update: More pictures and info Porsche Boxster Spyder

Obviously Porsche wants this little rocket to be a modern clone of the legendary 550 Spyder. Therefore they have shaved off 80 kilos by deleting radio, navi, aircon, no electric assistance for folding the top and they have added lighter alu-doors and 19-inch wheels in GT3 design. "Sadly" they have choosen the option to spec the cars up with the missing stuff, which will gain back the kilos.... (Click on the pics for higher resolution)
The press release can be found right here.

EVO-video: Pagani Zonda Cinque

The roadgoing version of the R-racer.

Techart: Power for 997 Carrera S

The company is offering a powerkit for the Carrera S. This is what they say about it:

New TECHART performance kit
TECHART has developed a performance kit for the Porsche Carrera S as well as the 4S four-wheel drive version that you can hear and feel. The kit includes new ECU software as well as a new "Racing" flap-controlled exhaust system. The exhaust system includes two stainless steel racing headers as well as a sports catalytic converter, rear muffler with exhaust flap, an exhaust flap control unit and twin oval tailpipes in high-gloss or black chrome. Drivers can choose between a sporty sound close to that of a production vehicle or a powerful racing car sound. Altogether the new performance kit delivers a clearly noticeable increase in power output of 35 hp – in the upper engine speed range. There is also the option of a pure flap-controlled exhaust system, the "Sport" model, which does not offer any increase in power output but does deliver the same customized sound experience. This system is comprised of a rear muffler with exhaust flap, exhaust flap control unit and twin oval tailpipes in high-gloss or black chrome.

Auto, Motor und Sport video: Nardo High Speed Test

I have posted the facts before HERE. But videos says more than a thousand words.

These old heroes

Renault has a golden racingheritage, and now they have decided to get their "motorsport"-brand for roadgoing cars back to the public. Say hello to Gordini.

Update: Bugatti 16C Galibier

Bugatti har released a update regarding the superlimo. Here is the pressrelease:

Los Angeles, November 5, 2009
– What was revealed at the climax of Bugatti’s centenary celebrations in September at its headquarters in Molsheim, was today presented to customers and opinion-makers in Los Angeles: the Bugatti 16C Galibier concept - designed as the most exclusive, elegant, and powerful four-door automobile in the world. At the prestigious Ace Gallery in Beverly Hills, Bugatti’s Director of Sales, Marketing and After Sales, Alasdair Stewart, emphasised that the Galibier is just one of several concept studies that the company is considering for the future of the Bugatti marque.



Arte - Forme - Technique: those are the brand values by which Ettore Bugatti and his son Jean oriented themselves in order to develop even more powerful engines and even more noble body designs for each new model, which were unequalled in quality, handling, speed and elegance. In the process, they experimented again and again with new materials; thus was Bugatti one of the first manufacturers to use aluminium parts for bodies, engine blocks and wheels.



Arte - Forme - Technique are also the brand values by which the design and engineering team at Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. oriented themselves in the development of the Galibier. With this new four-door concept car, Bugatti assumes once again a leading role in the use of new material combinations. For example, the body is constructed of handmade carbon fibre parts coloured dark blue so that, when illuminated, the woven structure strikingly shimmers through. Carbon fibre not only possesses exceptionally great rigidity but is also especially light. The wings and doors are made out of polished aluminium.



The Galibier’s design masters the challenge of uniting sportiness with the comfort and elegance of a modern four-door saloon. The basic architecture picks up on the torpedo-like character of the Type 35, which was already revived in the Veyron, and reinterprets it. With the typical Bugatti radiator grille, unusual, round LED headlights and the clamshell running the length of the vehicle, which became synonymous with the brand identity under Jean Bugatti in the Type 57, this car transports the Bugatti genes into the modern world.



Beneath the bonnet, which folds back from both sides, resides a 16-cylinder, 8-litre engine with two-stage supercharging. What makes this engine so special is that it was developed as a flex-fuel engine and can optionally be run on ethanol. Four-wheel drive, specially developed ceramic brakes and a new suspension design enable the agile, always-sure handling of a saloon of this size.



The interior reflects the elemental design of the exterior. The dashboard has been reduced to the essential; two centrally located main instruments keep even the rear passengers constantly informed of the current speed and previous performance. Parmigiani, the Swiss maker of fine watches, created a removable tourbillion clock for the Galibier, which may be worn on the wrist thanks to a cleverly designed leather strap.

“Galibier” is not just the name of one of the most difficult alpine passes along the Tour de France but, in its time, was a version of the four-door Type 57, unequalled in sportiness and elegance.

Cracked Ferrari

This is how the special 599 GTB was made for the chinese market. Personally I´d prefer a red version of the fascinating car any day, not a cracked vase.

Video: Long version Bugatti 16C Galibier

This kind of hi-quality video is often referred to as "beauty shot". And its quite understandable. You´ll get to see more of the very special details in this clip of Bugattis new limo.

BMW are teasing us

The company will in shortly present the next generation 5-series. They have planned to this bit by bit over the next weeks, and this is the first "tease".

Video: BMW M3 GTS, more footage

Here is more juicy stuff concerning the über-M3 that BMW released last week.
The video contains some extremely nice slo-mo sequences.