Subaru Impreza WRX STI tS Type RA Special

The Subaru has presented the Impreza WRX STI tS Type RA Special, a limited edition of 300 examples only for the Japanese market. Of those, 200 will be provided with the NBR Challenge Package, which pays tribute to the 24 Hours of Nürburgring and that includes the carbon fiber rear spoiler, the 18-inch BBS forged wheels and Alcantara Recaro seats. The tS Type RA Special features sport suspension, more direct steering and improved Brembo brakes. The engine remains the boxer 2.0-liter turbo that delivers 305 hp, mated to six-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drive. The tS Type RA Special is available in only three colors: pearl orange Tangerine, satin white Perla or blue Mica, and only right-hand drive.

2013 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S

Porsche has unveiled the new Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S, which will debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Aesthetically, the changes do not upset the 911 style: air intakes on the rear fenders, adjustable spoiler, sports bumper with enlarged air intakes, flared fenders compared to the Carrera 4 and 20-inch alloy wheels help you to recognize the Turbo from other Carreras. The Turbo offers for the first time the rear wheel steering and Pdcc active anti-roll bars and the Ptm all-wheel drive system has been evolved. Under the hood beats the six-cylinder boxer engine 3.8 twin turbo direct injection with variable turbine geometry: the Turbo delivers 520 hp, while the Turbo S delivers 560 hp. The engine is mated exclusively to the PDK dual-clutch seven-speed trasmission. The Turbo accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds with Sport Chrono Package and Turbo S does the same in 3.1 seconds, both are capable of reaching a top speed of 318 km/h. The Turbo S has completed a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in less than 7 minutes and 30 seconds. The standard equipment of the Turbo S includes PDCC, Sport Chrono Package, active engine mounts, mono nut alloy wheels, sport seats with electric adjustment, full LED headlights and carbon-ceramic brakes.

Porsche 997 GT3 spotted (photos)

In the pictures you can see a Porsche 997 GT3, which I caught at the Modena racetrack. This is one of the many versions of the 911 range, but it certainly is one of the most striking: it shows off the bigger rear wing, the GT3 stripes on the sides, the central exhausts and special alloy wheels. The most interesting features, however, are under the skin. The engine is the 6-cylinder boxer with displacement increased to 3.8 liters, located right at the rear to lower the center of gravity and increase traction. In this configuration, the engine produces 435 hp at 7,600 rpm and 430 Nm at 6,250 rpm and supports a maximum speed of 8,500 rpm. The six-speed manual gearbox is mated to the limited slip differential. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is in 4.1 seconds, the 0-200 km/h in 12.3 seconds and the top speed is 312 km/h. To reduce weight, doors and bonnet are made of aluminum, while the rear engine cover is made of plastic: the GT3 weights 1395 kg with a weight/power ratio of 3.2 kg/hp. This car driven by Walter Rohrl sets 7 minutes and 40 seconds on the Nurburgring.

Nissan GT-R Bolt Gold

Nissan will auction on ebay a Nissan GT-R 2013 developed with Usain Bolt. The car will go on sale from November 22 and all proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Usain Bolt Foundation. The Nissan GT-R Bolt Gold will be produced in a single copy and has a gold painting. The car will have a gold plate with screen printed name and signature of Bolt. The Nissan GT-R 2013, was updated in mechanics and weight distribution. The 3.8-liter V6 has been upgraded, it produces 550 horsepower and 630 Nm of torque. The new GT-R accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and goes round the Nurburgring in 7:18.6.

KTM X-BOW RR

A KTM X-BOW RR has made a lap of the Nurburgring in 7:25.72 minutes, thus setting the 17th fastest time and revealing just a few hundredths slower than the Ferrari Enzo. The KTM X-BOW RR was driven by Christopher Haase, GT4 European champion in 2008 and winner of the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, in 2009 he won the FIA GT3 and the following year he competed in the FIA GT1 category. The X-BOW RR has improved by almost 45 seconds the preceding detection of X-BOW Clubsport (8:10 minutes). The RR version is configured according to specific racing and uses an evolution of the 2.0 TFSI, modified to produce 360 ​​hp. Video and pictures below.

Mini John Cooper Works GP

The Mini John Cooper Works GP is ready for debut, it is the fastest Mini ever built, capable of running at the Nürburgring in 8 minutes and 23 seconds. Limited to 2000 copies, the two-seater is powered by a four-cylinder 1.6 turbo with 218 hp and 280 Nm. The JCW GP weights only 1,160 kg thanks to carbon fiber components, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 242 km/h. The JCW GP provides adjustable trim, an upgraded braking system, 17" rims and sporty tires. DTC system provides a specific function and is also present the Sport button. The body boasts of new aerodynamic components optimized. The GP is available only in Thunder Grey metallic color.

BMW M6 Gran Coupè

The tests of the M6 ​​Gran Coupe are almost finished and the launch is confirmed for 2013. The specimen photographed these days at the Nürburgring makes you notice the styling changes: sport bumper, four pipes, alloy M wheels, badge in the front grille, lowered suspension and bigger brakes. The engine is the same V8 TwinPower Turbo 4.4-liter as M5 and M6, which develops 560 hp, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Despite more than 1,800 kg in total, the M6 Gran Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than four seconds.

2014 Nissan GT-R

The 2014 Nissan GT-R will receive small body changes, especially in the interior, while the mechanical changes will be the juice of this update. The new GT-R will mount a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 with 550 horsepower and 632 Nm of torque, but with different power delivery. The new gearbox will lower the 0-100 km/h than a tenth, rising to 2.7 seconds. In addition, the GT-R will have a stiffened frame and a new calibration of the suspension with the possibility to adjust the camber.

Formula Ford 1.0 EcoBoost

Ford could run from 20 to 40 units of Formula Ford. The car was born from a car regularly inscribed at the Formula Ford championship. It uses the 1.0 EcoBoost three-cylinder engine, delivering enhanced up to 205 hp, able to accelerates the Formula Ford from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds and push it to a top speed of 255 km/h. Thanks to this very interesting package the car established the 11th best lap time at the Nurburgring, with a partial of 7 minutes and 22 seconds.

The production version mounts perhaps a less extreme version of the 1.0 EcoBoost, credited with about 160 hp.

Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche 918 comes into the top 5 of the queens of the Ring, after a lap of the Nurburgring in 7'14'', although its development is not finished yet. The 918 Spyder uses a hybrid platform plug-in, consisting of a 4.6 V8 naturally aspirated with 580 hp, combined with two electric motors with 122 and 109 hp, for a total power of 795 hp and over 750 Nm of torque, and the dual-clutch gearbox PDK seven-speed. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds, covering the 0-200 km/h in less than 9 seconds and reaches a top speed of over 325 km/h and can travel for about 25 km in zero emissions mode.

Lexus LFA

The LFA is powered by a 4.8 liter V10 that produces 560 hp at 8,700 rpm and 480 Nm at 6,800 rpm. The production started in 2010 included only 500 copies. Most of the production is artisanal, and this explains in part the high price of around 375,000 euros. The LFA weighs only 1,480 kg, on the body for 65% carbon. Performance: 0-100 km/h in 3.7 s and top speed of 325 km/h. Then they released a special version, the LFA Nurburgring Edition, only 50 pieces with several improvements: 10 more hp, shift times reduced, new exhaust system, aerodynamic and ground clearance reduced by 10 mm.