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The Aston Martin DBS, upgraded by edo competition – a truly luxurious sports car

The Aston Martin DBS, upgraded by edo competition – a truly luxurious sports car

The 12-cylinder flagship from Aston Martin already produces 517 PS (380 kW; 510 hp) and boasts a top speed of more than 300 km/h (186 mph). Improving on those numbers while underlining the elegance and beautiful design of this British knockout and strengthening its sporting credentials was the goal declared by edo competition.

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Corvette Racing C6.R Shows Its Brutal Face

Corvette Racing C6.R Shows Its Brutal Face

Corvette Racing’s second-generation C6.R will be powered by a new 5.5L production-based V-8, to compete in the new unified GT class in the 2010 American Le Mans Series as well as the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The updated C6.R and the Corvette ZR1 on which it’s based represent the strongest link yet between a production Corvette and the modern Corvette Racing team. Both cars are well-equipped to compete on and off the track with showroom competitors including Aston Martins, BMWs, Porsches and Ferraris. More...

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GQ by Citroen Concept – Automobile Fashion

GQ by Citroen Concept – Automobile Fashion

Citroën and GQ have revealed a unique and exciting automotive project – the GQbyCITROËN. The GQbyCITROËN is a concept car born through a unique partnership between the UK’s market-leading quality men’s monthly and a team of Citroën designers, collaborating to create the ultimate gentleman’s drive. This is the first time a British magazine has collaborated with a car company in this way. More...

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Motorsport turns the Range Rover SPORT into a conqueror of longing looks

Motorsport turns the Range Rover SPORT into a conqueror of longing looks

Around the world, HAMANN-Motorsport is a renowned specialist for exclusive refinement of luxury automobiles. And with the CONQUEROR II, based on the high-end model Range Rover SPORT, the Laupheim-based company once again confirms that it is the top address when it comes to dynamic accessories and exciting car body design. More...

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2011 Mustang Certified With First V6 to Achieve Over 30 mpg

2011 Mustang Certified With First V6 to Achieve Over 30 mpg

The 2011 Ford Mustang today breaks new ground, cracking the record books as not only the most fuel-efficient Mustang ever, but also the first production car in history to produce more than 300 horsepower and more than 30 mpg highway. More...

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Abt R8 GTR – Tuning Motorsport Champion

Abt R8 GTR – Tuning Motorsport Champion

Sure, the R8 is no lame duck, and this is even more so once the sports car has been tuned by ABT Sportsline. The result is a real model athlete, which does not just ooze power, but also doesn’t have a single gram of fat on its body. With the limited version R8 GT R (with only 25 units available) engineers and designers have gone one logical step further: experience from motorsport flowed into the design, and all the components have been systematically trimmed to ensure a light-weight construction and optimal weight distribution. As a result not just the bonnet, front and rear aprons, the adjustable rear wing or the tailgate are made of carbon, but the outline edge on the rear, the external mirrors and the door panel are also made of the same material. The side windows are made of Makrolon – the high-tech polycarbonate does not just reduce weight, but also has impressive strength properties. The result: the ABT R8 GT R is a proud 100 kilos lighter than its series counterpart. More...

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