Posts Tagged ‘california group’
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An internal document has apparently gotten lost somewhere along the information super-highway leading from Maranello to Beijing. The letter, bearing the signature of Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, contains vital information on a new supercar coming from Ferrari......
Spy Shots: Ferrari Enzo successor “FX70″ spotted
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
We've been patiently waiting for a successor to the Ferrari Enzo for some time now, and here's evidence that development of the next supercar from Maranello is underway. Codenamed FX70, the mule is housed in the shell of an F430 Scuderia, though there are a number of clues that what you're looking a......
Spy Shots: BMW M-tuned X5 and X6 in Spartanburg
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of BMW X5 M and X6 M spy shotsDespite earlier assertions to the contrary, all indications are now that BMW is preparing its first batch of M-tuned sport-utilities, including an X5 M and X6 M. Advanced-stage test mules for both have now been spied by a keen photograph......
Y’all ready for this? Porsche Panamera will start at $127,000
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
When the Panamera arrives next year, it will come bearing two weighty things: a 4.8-liter 520-hp twin turbo V8, and a $197,000 price tag. Beneath that model -- and price -- will be the normally aspirated V8. And to even get into the Panamera party, you'll need $127,000, which will get you a measly 3......
Spy Shots: Twin-turbo V8 BMW X5
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the twin-turbo V8 BMW X5.BMW has continued to deny the existence of an M-version of the X5, and by all accounts, it's true. The blokes from Bavaria maintain that the 'ute's size, weight, height and packaging won't warrant the tri-tones of the vaunted M. But the ......
Spy Shots: Lotus Esprit nearing completion
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
With its 60th anniversary rolling around the corner, Lotus isn't about to coast down the straightaway. After years of relying on Elise derivatives – including the Exige, 2-Eleven and Europa – the world-renowned gurus of handling are preparing two completely new models: the Eagle – a new 2+2 GT......
Noble teases twin-turbo V8-powered M600
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
It's been a while since we have heard from Noble, the small British manufacturer that has put out some pretty impressive sports cars over the last decade. The company is currently developing a new car called the M600, and PistonHeads.com recently had the chance to interview Noble's head honcho Peter......
Spy Shots: 2010 Bentley Arnage grows to target Phantom
Monday, April 21st, 2008
Having launched the Continental GT in 2003, the four-door Continental Flying Spur in 2005, the Azure in 2006, the Continental GT Convertible in 2006 and the Brooklands earlier this year, Bentley is now turning its attention to its flagship sedan: the Arnage. Although the vehicle has been on the road......
Swapping Spirits: Audi V8-powered Lotus Esprit
Thursday, April 10th, 2008
Click above to watch the videoSome people just can't be satisfied. As if the Lotus Esprit weren't still one of the hottest-handling cars on the market, back in 1996 the British sportscar firm updated the iconic Bondmobile with an all-new 3.5-liter twin-turbo V8 to give it more of a fighting chance ......
Rumormill: twin-turbo V10 BMW supercar coming in 2012
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
Mercedes has the SLR McLaren. Audi has the R8. Porsche has the 911 Turbo and GT2. Only BMW is lacking a range-topping supercar, so how does the Bavarian automaker carry the mantle of "the Ultimate Driving Machine"? If the latest reports are to be believed, BMW may finally be coming around and produc......