Video: Testdrive new Porsche 997 Turbo

Inside Lane from US has made this sweet video, and cant deny looking forwards to the first testdrive of this one.

Porsche driver training

What are you waiting for? Even F1-driver Mark Webber recommends to participate! And Vicky from 5th Gear does not make it worse....

Video: Porsche Panamera commercial long version

Here is a longer version showing even more of the great line-up at the commercial-shoot.

Auto, Motor und Sport Video: Mosler MT 900

Light, strong (600 HP) and full of ambitions to be a supercarbrand - this is the Mosler. In German, but the clip shows nice driving and sounds so don´t worry.

Novitec Rosso Edizone 747

Novitec Rosso has done it again. Their urge for big numbers never end, and this is the ultimate F430. The press release tells us this:









It takes its name from its rated power output of 747 horsepower: To mark the farewell of the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, NOVITEC ROSSO presents the Edizione 747. The world’s leading tuner of the super cars from Maranello turns the lightweight model into one of the most powerful super sports cars of our time. And with its matte yellow and grey paintjob it is also one of the most spectacular-looking cars of our time. At the heart of this special model lies the new NOVITEC ROSSO 747 Bi-Compressor engine that boosts power output of the V8 that normally produces 510 hp / 375 kW by 237 hp / 174 kW. Driving performance improves accordingly: With a sprint time for 0 – 100 km/h of less than 3.4 seconds, 9.4 seconds to 200 km/h and just 22.9 seconds to 300 km/h the NOVITEC ROSSO model is the most powerful and quickest Scuderia in the world. Just as impressive is the top speed of 351 km/h.




If you don’t go forward, you go backwards. The NOVITEC ROSSO specialists have developed a new evolutionary stage of the NOVITEC ROSSO Bi-Compressor version of the four-valve eight-cylinder engine to commemorate the end of the production run of the Ferrari 430 model series.

The Edizione 747 specification is the ultimate high-end version and is limited exclusively to the Berlinetta model of the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. The layout of the engine conversion corresponds to all NOVITEC ROSSO Bi-Compressor conversions for the mid-engine sports car. Each cylinder bank is fitted with an intercooler and a cogged-belt-driven high-performance supercharger with a maximum boost pressure increased for this version to 0.53 bar. The intercooling system features its own dedicated water circuit. The radiator of the system is located behind a special centrally placed air duct in the front apron.

For an optimized supply of cooling air to the engine bay the specialists have developed a special underbody with integrated air deflector. The precompressed air is routed to the combustion chambers using a custom-tailored heat-insulated intake manifold with larger cross sections. Eight high-flow injectors ensure adequate fuel supply for the compressor conversion.
The NOVITEC ROSSO engine management system perfectly synchs all high-performance components and also increases redline speed by 200 rpm.



To guarantee perfect durability even under high ambient temperatures the conversion also includes more effective radiators for water and oil.

The result of this labor is a unique symbiosis of superior power and excellent running smoothness. With a rated power output of 747 hp / 549 kW at 8,500 rpm the NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747 Bi-Compressor engine surpasses its naturally aspirated brethren by 237 hp / 174 kW. The increase in torque from standard 470 Nm to 738 Nm at 6,300 rpm represents an enormous plus in low-speed power.

Driving performance is in an automotive class of its own: A sprint time of less than 3.4 seconds for 0 – 100 km/h is just as unique as the sprint time of 9.4 seconds to 200 km/h. After 22.9 seconds the NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747 already reaches the 300-km/h mark. Upon customer request the two-seater can be equipped with longer gear ratios for a top speed of 351 km/h.

In addition the NOVITEC ROSSO Edizione 747 is also the perfect eye catcher: The two-tone special matte yellow and grey paintjob emphasizes the sporty shape of the body and lends the Scuderia pedigreed racing looks. To complement these looks NOVITEC ROSSO installs black taillights, side markers and reflectors.
The racing theme dominates also the engine’s appearance: All carbon-fiber engine components come with a matte finish.




This color scheme continues on the NOVITEC ROSSO tire/wheel combination custom-tailored for the Scuderia. The diameter of the wheels surpasses the production wheels by one inch. The three-piece 20-inch NF3 double-spoke wheels in sizes 8.5Jx20 in front and 12Jx20 on the rear axle are fitted with Michelin Pilot Cup sport tires in sizes 245/30 ZR 20 in front and 315/25 ZR 20 in back.

Another measure to achieve even more agile and direct handling is the installation of NOVITEC ROSSO sport springs, which lower the ride height of the Ferrari by some 30 millimeters.

To lend the Scuderia better suitability for everyday use despite the lowering NOVITEC ROSSO offers an innovative hydraulic lift system for the front axle. At the push of a button in the cockpit the front is raised by 40 millimeters. It allows drivers to safely navigate parking ramps, low curbs and speed bumps. After safely passing over the obstacle, another push of the button reverts the suspension to its original position. If the button is not pushed the front end reverts to its original position automatically once the car reaches a speed of 80 km/h.

NOVITEC ROSSO also adds sporty and exclusive highlights to the interior of the Edizione 747. The Supersport steering wheel features a combination of leather and carbon-fiber and offers perfect grip. Its flattened bottom also makes entering and exiting the vehicle easier. To complement the steering wheel NOVITEC ROSSO offers carbon-fiber shift paddles. They are longer than their production counterparts and make manual shifting of the F1-SuperFast2 transmission even easier.

Meaner BMW M3?

The word has been circulating for a while; BMW is testing out a rawer M3 at the Nürburgring. New spoiler at the front, high bootspoiler at rear is visual clues. The roll cage that worlcarfans.com (source of the video) points out, is probably mostly a safety device for the test drivers - this is not uncommon in the testcars lapping the circuit hundreds of rounds.

Here they are!

Heard stories about all the Porsches that gets happy owners in USA. This is a very nice video that shows how true this is.

The brute sound of Koenigsegg

Two very fast cars indeed, but what you MUST check out, is the sound from inside of the Koenigsegg in this clip. At cirka 2:15 the Swede explodes in a way thats impossible to not be shaken by.

True classic

One of the first films I saw with a "ghost rider", and it still amazes.

Techart at Sport Autos Tuner Grand Prix

A good view of their different models. They won with the GT Street RS based on GT2.

Screensaver of the week

A picture I took when Walter Röhrl took me for a spin and photoshoot at the press launch of GT3 earlier this year. He is just as nice and laidback as the stories tell.

Red Bull Air Race

Here is a video I took at the finals in Barcelona in the beginning of October. These guys do not know much about fear, as I didn´t have the proper gear to really get the action.

Porsche Panamera commercial

This new commercial doesn´t make the urge for Porsches superlimo any lesser. Lots of other nice Porsches here to.

Derek Bell laps the Bentley Supersports at Nürburgring

Bentley is more fit than ever. Here the race-legend Derek Bell gives the strongest Bentley (620 HP) a real push at "The Schleife".

The sound of Audi R8 V10

If you need to check out the sound of the fattest R8, look no further.

Really mean Audi R8

This a low-q video (but interesting anyway) of the Razor R8 from PPI. Body modifications, matte black, black wheels and exhaust. Evil to the bone.

At the track, Porsche 996 Turbo Ruf-tuning

Took the red lightning for the last spin at track this season yesterday. In Norway, at Europas northern part called Scandinavia, everyone is preparing for snow. Byebye trackdays.

Mansory Panamera

This is mainly what Mansory tells in the press release:

"Also, the new Porsche will receive an individual design language according to the MANSORY tradition. Its engineers produce the new aerodynamics components in high-strength polyurethane (PU-RIM) and Prepreg-Autoclav-Carbon, the characteristic material for MANSORY. As the car is lowered by 35 millimetres and equipped with new wheels measuring 9,5x21 and 11,5x21 inches as well as a sport exhaust system, the new personality of the Panamera becomes significantly more visual and audible."

9ff Panamera

Here you go. 9ff is obviously up to something, including new exhaustsystem with variable sound (flaps) and 22-inch wheels. When the photodude says "klappen zu", he means "close the flaps".

The Boss explains all about the new 911 Turbo

Take it from Wolfgang Dürheimer, he knows everything thats worth knowing about the new rocket.

Video: Mercedes E 63 AMG Estate

This is probably the raw-footage Mercedes has made for press use (and editing), in conjunction with the launch of the E 63 Estate. anyway, it gives a nice idea about a really fast familywagon. 524 HP brings you from rest to 100 km/h in 4,6 seconds.

Tempting from Manhart

The concept of having a large engine in a small car never fails. In this case it is more than tempting, BMWs V10 shoehorned into the body of an 3-series estate, upgraded to M3 looks. The good things in life come in small packages, for sure. Here is the specs form the company.

BMW M3 E91 5.0 V10 SMG Leergewicht 1650 kg, 550 PS (3.0 kg/PS) 0-100 km/h 4,3 sec, V-Max 324km/h

Motor: 5.0 M5 V10 E60, 550 PS, Motorumbau mit KAT Konvertierung und geänderten KATs geänderter DME Steuerung und V-MAX Aufhebung

Auspuff:
Edelstahl Komplettanlage 4x 86mm Endrohre, 2x 200 Zeller HJS Rennkatalysatoren

Getriebe:
M5 E60 7 Gang SMG , M5 E60 Differenzial mit Sperre 100%

Fahrwerk:
Bilstein PSS10 Gewindefahrwerk

Bremse:
VA STOPTECH Sport Trophy Kit 380mm 6 Kolben Festsattel HA STOPTECH Sport Trophy Kit 355mm 4 Kolben Festsattel

Rad Reifen:
RÄD 3 tlg. VA 9,5 J 20 ET20 mit 255/30 ZR 20 RÄD 3 tlg. HA 10,5 J 20 ET20 mit 295/25 ZR 20

Interior:
BMW Performance Sitze mit Sitzheizung, Voll Lederausstattung mit Alcantara Himmel und Alcantara Türverkleidungen, Carbon Interior, BMW Performance Sportlenkrad mit beleuchteten Schaltwippen, 1⁄4 Mile Anzeige, G-Beschleunigung.
Fahrzeugpreis: €119.900 (Umbau Preis auf Anfrage)

For those heavy days

Mercedes has released this clip of the upcoming E-Class estate. Especially the E 63 is incredible in every sense.

Funky Mazda

Here is a teaser of the Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept. With a weight that drops below 1.000 kilos, this might be serious fun to drive.

AC Schnitzer BMW X1 and GT

Even before the cars is out on the streets, Schnitzer has had their hands on the new X1 and GT. They will deliver several models of wheels to both of them, X1 ranges from 18-20 inches, meanwhile the GT gets from 19-22 inches.

Nico Rosberg: With the track in his pocket

I have been wondering how much the F1-racedrivers know about each track they race. This video gives the answer; a lot.

Not certain about that LP640?

If you ever doubted that Lamborghinis big LP640-brother keeps up - watch this video. All you need is a daredevil inside yourself, driving skills and private roads.

"Alles klar". Safety you´d like to have

Watch how the GT3-racecar tumbles like a hurricane in this crash, without disturbing the driver in the Land-Porsche a bit! He just reports to pit "alles klar", that means everything´s ok. Makes me wonder why this safety isn´t more used in regular cars.

Nürburgring-kudos

Seems like they drove quite slowly on my favorite-track in the 70s. But that didn´t stop them from crashing like crazy. Amazing video!

Enco Porsche Cayenne

German tuner Enco has modified supercars for a long time, and this is the latest addition to the range. They have managed to squeeze out 700 HP and 850 Nm with lots of upgrades, inclusive new turbos. 4,5 seconds to 100 km/h, topspeed 290 km/h. Behind the Enco Jura-wheels in 23 inches, brakes with a diameter of 410 mm lurks upfront, underlined with the 50 mm lowering of the airsuspension. The inside is almost more striking than the outside with separate Recaro racingchairs and red rollover-bar!