• Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupes, Supercars, Porsche
Since Porsche introduced the latest version of its 911 range, hardcore enthusiasts have been patiently awaiting the inevitable higher-performance models while Stuttgart distracts everyone else with special-edition Cayennes and the new Panamera sedan. But now that the latest GT3 has been released, only the most powerful versions await an update. Up next are the track-focused GT3 RS, the force-fed Turbo and the grand-daddy of ‘em all, the GT2. The latter variant has just been spied, although you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference from the outgoing model from looking at it.
In addition to the minor tweaks given to the entire 911 range, the next GT2 will reportedly benefit from some additional engine tuning. A new direct injection system, bigger combustion chambers, upgraded crankshaft and new oil and water pumps. Together, the package is expected to help bring output up from the current 530 horsepower to 550, enough to propel this Carrera to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds. Rumors are still afoot that an even more powerful version – dubbed the GT2 RS – may be under development as well, but in the meantime, we’re anticipating the latest 911 GT2 to bow at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the Fall.
[Source: Motor Authority]
Spy Shots: Latest Porsche 911 GT2 caught testing? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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A US marine is tried for a killing in Iraq in a case sparked by an alleged confession made during a lie-detector test.
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• Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Officials from the two biggest Palestinian factions return to the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to resume reconciliation talks.
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• Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Green
Last September, the revived Detroit Electric brand announced in Malaysia that it planned to produce a new line of electric vehicles by the end of 2009. At the time, nothing was official, but the electric cars on display were based on the guts of Proton Savvy and Persona sedans, leading us to wonder if there was a deal between Detroit Electric and the Malaysian automaker. Apparently, there is.
The two companies have announced that they will jointly create two electric vehicles under the Detroit Electric brand called the e46 and e63 (with apparent apologies to Mercedes-Benz), both based on existing Proton models. Various countries in Europe and Asia will get first crack at the EVs beginning in February of 2010. U.S. sales are expected to begin three to six months later.
The least expensive model is said to have a range of about 110 miles and will reportedly cost around $23,000. A higher-spec model will boast a 200 mile range and sell for around $30K. The upstart automaker has ambitions of selling 40,000 units in its first year and 270,000 by 2012.
[Source: Financial Times, Paul Tan]
REPORT: Detroit Electric signs deal with Proton, plans two new electric cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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• Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupes, Supercars, Porsche
Since Porsche introduced the latest version of its 911 range, hardcore enthusiasts have been patiently awaiting the inevitable higher-performance models while Stuttgart distracts everyone else with special-edition Cayennes and the new Panamera sedan. But now that the latest GT3 has been released, only the most powerful versions await an update. Up next are the track-focused GT3 RS, the force-fed Turbo and the grand-daddy of ‘em all, the GT2. The latter variant has just been spied, although you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference from the outgoing model from looking at it.
In addition to the minor tweaks given to the entire 911 range, the next GT2 will reportedly benefit from some additional engine tuning. A new direct injection system, bigger combustion chambers, upgraded crankshaft and new oil and water pumps. Together, the package is expected to help bring output up from the current 530 horsepower to 550, enough to propel this Carrera to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds. Rumors are still afoot that an even more powerful version – dubbed the GT2 RS – may be under development as well, but in the meantime, we’re anticipating the latest 911 GT2 to bow at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the Fall.
[Source: Motor Authority]
Spy Shots: Latest Porsche 911 GT2 caught testing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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• Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA, Sports/GTs, Auction Action, Supercars, Lamborghini
Lamborghini Gallardo exploded-parts-diagram eBay find – Click above for a gallery
The shell of the Lamborghini Gallardo that was gutted to make the bizarre Ford-Mustang-meets-Lamborghini Tractorri showcar is for sale on eBay.
The orange bull is laid out like Humpty Dumpty for some well-heeled Alice – or Alistair – to put back together again. The only thing is you’ll need to find a new engine, driveline, suspension, interior, and electronics among other things, since they were all used for the SEMA car. Or, you could just pick up the innards of a Mustang and make the inverse of the Tractorri — the Mustardo, perhaps? You can bid at the link, or just have a look at the exploded-parts-diagram gallery below. Thanks for the tip, Jake!
[Source: eBay]
eBay Find of the Day: 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo – Some assembly required originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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• Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
United States tobacco giant Philip Morris has been ordered to pay punitive damages of US$145 million to the widow of a smoker who died of lung cancer.
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• Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Filed under: Coupes, Hatchbacks, Ford, UK, Rumormill
The Ford Fiesta RS has been canceled before – back in 2005 – and yet the rambunctious little hatchback lived to tell the story. Rumor has it that the hottest Fiesta has been canceled again, but these being changed times (and coming on the heels of news that the factory-tuned Fiesta ST has been canceled) it will be much more difficult for the even hotter RS to play the resurrection game.
If this news is true, the reasons for the RS being canned are the same as it was the time: meager profit potential. The Fiesta ST reportedly has a chance of being revived in 2012, but until then, it’s apparently standard models for everyone.
[Source: EVO Magazine via 4 Wheels News]
Ford reportedly turning its back on production Fiesta RS originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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• Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Israel’s parliament swears in Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister and approves his right-leaning coalition cabinet.
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• Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
The United States president has begun his first trip to Europe, with a series of summits on the itinerary.
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