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.

Mercedes G 65 AMG 800 Widestar by Brabus

A special version of the Mercedes G-Class 65 AMG, modified by Brabus, is now available in Qatar and it is  called 800 Widestar. The G 800 Widestar is equipped with the 6.0-liter AMG V12 biturbo that now delivers a power of 800 hp at 5500 rpm and a torque of 1420 Nm at 2200 rpm. Compared to the original engine, Brabus has increased the power of 200 hp, thhanks to the modification of the turbines, he has also added four water-to-air intercooler and a new stainless steel exhaust system. The transmission provides four-wheel drive combined with seven-speed automatic transmission. The G 65 AMG by Brabus accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and it reaches a top speed of 250 km/h. The tuning is completed by Brabus 23-inch alloy wheels, Bilstein electrically adjustable suspension, and an exterior bodykit.

Opel Adam R2 Concept

At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Opel will present the Adam R2, a prototype homologated for rally. The R2 is based on the Adam Cup, which is the model that will run in the monobrand championship, and  it is powered by a four-cylinder naturally aspirated Ecotec 1.6-liter capable of 185 hp and 190 Nm. The engine is mated to front-wheel drive, Sadev 5-speed sequential gearbox and limited slip differential. The braking system is managed by Brembo, with 4-piston calipers at the front, rear braking control and hydraulic handbrake. The Adam is equipped with rollbar, Sparco seats with Hans restraint and fire extinguishers.

BMW M3 E92 spotted (photos)

Here you are some pictures I took to a BMW M3 E92. The M3 is equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 that develops 420 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Acceleration 0-100 km/h is in 4.8 seconds with manual six-speed gearbox and 4.6 seconds with the sequential DKG, while top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

Porsche Panamera by Anibal Automotive Design

The Canadian tuner Anibal Automotive Design, who became famous for his tuning on a Porsche 911, has proposed a processing package for the Porsche Panamera. This new aesthetic package, named Prestige, includes redesigned front and rear bumpers, new alloy wheels finished in black or silver, side skirts, wheel arches, front spoiler in 991-style and front hood with air intakes. The engine is expected to remain unchanged, and the kit will be available for the entire range of the Panamera: V6 with 300 hp, V8 with 400 hp, V8 Turbo with 500 hp and V8 Turbo S with 550 hp. Anibal Automotive Design has not released further information.

Dodge Challenger R/T Redline

The Dodge Challenger R/T Redline, a special edition inspired by the Challenger Rallye Redline, will be presented in a few days at the Chicago Auto Show 2013. Outside, the Redline can be customized with the special liveries Pitch Black, Granite Crystal, Bright White and Billet Silver that are mapped to a red and black adhesive strip that runs along the side of the car. The body kit is completed by new black chrome 20-inch alloy wheels, combined with high performance tires. The interior has been enhanced with leather upholstery, electrically heated seats, Mopar shift knob and sports pedals in brushed metal. The Challenger R/T Redline is equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, which develops 375 hp and 555 Nm of torque mated to six-speed manual gearbox, while it produces 372 hp and 542 Nm of torque mated to the five-speed automatic transmission. The Challenger R/T accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds.

Audi S7 Sportback spotted (photos)

In the pictures you can see a white Audi S7 Sportback. Outside, apart from some details that only an expert eye can recognize, it seems an Audi A7 like the others, but it isn't. In fact, the S7 is equipped with the 4.0-liter TFSI V8 with 420 hp and 550 Nm of torque constant between 1,400 and 5,300 rpm. The transmission is four-wheel drive with center limited slip differential and torque vectoring, mated to the dual-clutch S tronic seven-speed gearbox. On request, Audi offers the sport rear differential. Standard the S7 features Adaptive Air Suspension: air suspension with controlled damping shock absorbers that lower the body of the S7 Sportback by ten millimeters. The Audi S7 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and reaches a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h.

Renault Twizy MOMODESIGN Limited Edition

The Renault Twizy MOMODESIGN limited edition, a special version of urban crosser electric, is the result of a collaboration between Renault Italia and Momo Design. The Twizy MOMODESIGN, available only in 80 km/h version, comes standard with diamond alloy wheels, metallic paint, driver airbag, front and rear seat belts and four disc brakes. The Renault Twizy MOMODESIGN is available at a price of 7,900 € (rental fee battery not included). The price also includes a kit of  MOMODESIGN fashion accessories.

Mercedes SLR McLaren by RENNtech & Premier Exotics

The American tuner Premier Exotics, in collaboration with the German company RENNtech, has modified the Mercedes SLR McLaren. Outside, the SLR by RENNtech & Premier Exotics is recognizable by the yellow color with black details and by matte black ADV.1 alloy wheels, 20-inch at the front and 21-inch at the rear. The processing has also affected the engine: the 5.4-liter V8 with 626 hp and 580 Nm of torque original, rose to 760 hp at 6,400 rpm and 735 Nm at 4000 rpm, thanks to a new engine control unit, revised intercooler, stainless steel headers and sport catalytic exhaust upgrade. The Mercedes SLR McLaren by RENNtech & Premier Exotics has a top speed of over 350 km/h, compared to 334 km/h of the standard version, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.3 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in less than 10 seconds.

Nissan Juke Nismo

The Nissan Juke Nismo, sporty version of the Japanese crossover, is coming to Italy. Outside, the Nissan Juke Nismo, available only in Pearl White color, is recognizable for the new 18-inch alloy wheels, the wheel arches, the front grille finished in matt black, the dimmed lights and a string of LED daytime lights, new air intakes, side skirts, roof spoiler and a new rear bumper. Inside, we find sport red details, as the tachometer, steering wheel covered in leather and Alcantara with red centering signal, bucket seats characterized by suede inserts and red stitching. Under the hood of the new Juke Nismo there is a 1.6-liter DIG-T turbocharged petrol engine developing a maximum power of 200 hp and 250 Nm of torque. The Juke Nismo front-wheel drive with manual transmission accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, while the ALL MODE 4x4i with automatic sequential X-Tronic seven-speed CVT takes 8.2 seconds to reach 100 km/h. The suspension has been revised and now the shock absorbers are stiffer by 10%.