Archive for June, 2011

Video: 2012 Corvette Z06 Laps Nurburgring In 7:22

Friday, June 24, 2011 13:33 by Arman Barari No Comments

The improvements that Chevrolet has made to the latest editions of Corvette seem to be really working. First we had the 2012 ZR1 shaving six seconds off its previosu record around Nurburgring, and now the 2012 ZO6 goes round the Green Hell in 7:22.68. That is a full 20 seconds faster previous Z06 fast lap [...]

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Chrome Audi R8 Spyder For Elton John Charity Auction

Friday, June 24, 2011 13:25 by Arman Barari No Comments

Audi has prepared a chromed-out R8 Spyder, to be auctioned off at Elton John’s White Tie and Tiara Ball charity event. Read More… According to Audi, this 194mph open-top sports car has been finished in a dazzling and unique mirror-like chromed finish to attract the highest possible bids in the auction that raises hundreds of [...]

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Lexus L600h Landaulet For Monaco Royal Wedding

Friday, June 24, 2011 13:13 by Arman Barari 9 Comments

Lexus unveiled the one-off coachbuilt hybrid limousine they’d promised, for wedding of Prince Albert of Monaco on 2 July. Read More… The full hybrid Lexus LS 600h Landaulet’s main feature is a one-piece transparent polycarbonate roof. That is supposed to make Prince Albert II and  Carlene Wittstock feel like they are in a royal coach, [...]

This was posted under category: Lexus Tags: Lexus, Lexus Ls, Lexus LS600h, Lexus LS600h Landaulet

2014 Porsche 550 – Report

Friday, June 24, 2011 12:53 by Arman Barari No Comments

Porsche is apparently going to revive the 550 sportscar. But it will be nothing like the “Little Bastard” of 1950s. Read More… The original Porsche 550 Spyder was a beast, literally! Its incredible speed and hideous handling killed many great men over the years, including James Dean. It was an unpleasant car, but because of [...]

This was posted under category: Porsche Tags: Porsche, Porsche 550, Porsche Boxster

Top Gear Series 17 Episode 1 Preview [Spoiler Alert]

Friday, June 24, 2011 12:37 by Arman Barari No Comments

As I’m sure you know, the first episode of Top Gear Series 17 airs on BBC2 and BBC HD this Sunday at 8pm. We’ve been sent details of the first show. Read More… Stop reading right know if you think knowing about the show would ruin the fun for you, because what’s coming will reveal [...]

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BMW M3 CRT Sedan

Friday, June 24, 2011 9:35 by Arman Barari 9 Comments

The BMW M3 GTS Sedan finally gets into the production in form of the BMW M3 CRT Sedan. It is limited to 67 units, each priced at 130,000 euro. Read More… And apparently it is only  offered to special BMW M GmbH customers. The M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology), like its coupe sibling, the M3 [...]

This was posted under category: Bmw, featured Tags: Bmw, Bmw M3, BMW M3 CRT, Special Editions, Videos

Video: Top Gear Season 17 Stig Trailer

Thursday, June 23, 2011 19:05 by Arman Barari No Comments

Since the sacked Stig (Ben Collins) revealed his identity and got replaced with a new one, the mysterious character has been locked down tight by the BBC and we never heard of him much. So much so that most people began to forget he’s actually a very important member of the Top Gear family. Now [...]

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