Racing cars

Bentley presented the unique Continental GT Ice Race. The British prepared a full roll cage, seats and competition belts. The model was first admired at the GP Ice Race in Austria. The GP Ice Race took place in Zell am See, Austria, and Bentley was one of the manufacturers who participated in the event with a unique version of the Continental GT. The edition prepared by the… Read more

MTM engine specialists has come up with a very special powerkit for one of the fastest luxury sedans in the world, the Audi S8. MTM boosts the performance of the Audi V8 with an extensive hardware and software upgrade.MTM Audi S8 TalladegaThe MTM Audi S8 Talladega flashes from nothing to 100 km/h in 3.48 seconds, from nothing to 200 km/h in 10.51 seconds and getting its top speed… Read more

Toyota's sensational GT86 is accessible for racing after Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) released on the market the cost-effective TMG GT86 CS-V3 for private fans. The Toyota TMG GT86 CS-V3 has been polished and successfully made as an entry-level race car for effortless maintenance, reduced running costs and big fun.Toyota GT86 CS-V3 RacecarThe exciting 200hp car has been… Read more

Dr. Wolfgang Dürheimer presented at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show the new Audi RS5 DTM, witch is the racecar for the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) 2013. Wolfgang Dürheimer is an important Member of the Board for Technical Development of AUDI AG and acting Head of Audi Motorsport.Audi RS5 DTM RacecarWolfgang Dürheimer said: "At the end of the day, our… Read more

The tuning company Carlsson presents its new SLK-based race car at the Geneva Motor Show. The Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK 340 debuted on the first press day. This absolutely unique race car was developed with the most ultramodern design and state-of-the-art technology.Carlsson Mercedes-Benz SLK 340Motorsports journalists from Switzerland and overseas crowded to see the brand new… Read more

The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is the most successful race car in the world. Since 1998, 2,395 units of the near standard vehicle for customer sport were produced. The new edition of the 911 GT3 Cup is the motorsports version of the future 911 GT3 and as such is the first race car that is based on the seventh generation of the sports car icon from Zuffenhausen.Porsche 911… Read more

New Cobra Jet concept adopts turbocharging technology from production EcoBoost® engines in the quest for ever more performance. Since its 2008 debut, the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet has been the most successful production-based drag racer. Ford Racing engineers have continuously improved and evolved the Cobra Jet to keep it at the head of its class. Ford Mustang Cobra Jet… Read more

Developed and prepared by Team Honda Research-West, a competition version of the new 2013 Acura ILX unveiled the 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, prior to making its competition debut at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill endurance race.Acura ILX Endurance RacerA pair of E1 class Acura ILX sedans, prepared to NASA… Read more

On September 18th, in test drives on the “Nürburgring-Nordschleife”, a Porsche 918 Spyder prototype turned in a remarkable best time of just 07:14 minutes for the 20.6 km long circuit. One year before its production launch, the plug-in hybrid super sports car from Porsche AG is already proving its superlative dynamic performance potential far surpassing all expectations placed in it. Dr.… Read more

After the 208 R2, Peugeot Sport is opening a new chapter in the sports variants of the Peugeot 208, and not least with the 208 R5. It is a true 'competition wildcat', and will supersede the 207 Super 2000, benchmark of the S2000 category as much for its technical performance as for its sporting and commercial performance. Peugeot 208 R5 Rally car Its contours… Read more

Hot off the back of unleashing the Evora GTC racer, Lotus Racing engineers have been honing the Lotus Evora GX to meet the requirements of North America's legendary sports car series, the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series.Late in the 2012 season the Evora will race under the Rolex Series' GT rules as GX rules begin in 2013. With the Lotus Evora GX,… Read more

McLaren GT, the new race car manufacturing arm of the McLaren Group, is presenting a dramatic track-focused concept at the Pebble Beach Concours, the 12C Can-Am Edition. The one-off design study is finished in historic McLaren Orange and satin black.Mclaren 12C Can Am Edition Racing Concept The 12C Can-Am Edition is finished in striking shade of… Read more

Friends of Carroll Shelby, including Ford Motor Company, Shelby American, Ford Racing and many others have built a unique 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra as a tribute to the late Carroll Shelby.Ford is also announcing a renamed road at its Product Development Center in Dearborn, Mich., as a tribute to Shelby as well. Cobra has been the consistent performance label as… Read more

Audi will be using the second FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round at Spa-Francorchamps on May 5 as a “dress rehearsal” for the Le Mans 24 Hours as well. For the first time, two new vehicle models have to prove their viability on one of the world’s most challenging race tracks.Audi R18 UltraThis date has a special significance on Audi Sport’s calendar of… Read more

The new 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline was revealed at the seventh annual Spring Festival. With its strong and dynamic 305 horsepower engine, paddle-shifting transmission, excellent suspension intended to maximize the near 50/50 weight distribution for refined handling, this brand new Challenger gives accurately what Dodge enthusiasts desire. Dodge… Read more

The Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 convertible 2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the manufacturer’s Special Convertible Team (SVT) and it is built to make an impression. The 1993 variant of the Shelby featured a 5.0l V8 engine capable of delivering 235hp, while the new one produces 650hp in the same V8 setting. The convertible is a slightly modified variant of the… Read more

The KTM X-Bow R has been completely revised and even if the new developments of the KTM X-Bow R are not obvious at first glance from its outward appearance, a lot of things have been changed around the carbon monocoque. The engineers did not restrict themselves to improvements to the engine. In fact there have been improvements in all other relevant components to ensure that… Read more

Ford today unveiled a bold new 2012-specification Formula Ford car to visitors at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It's the formula that has been an essential step in the professional racing driver’s career for more than 40 years and this all-new car for next season will have talented young drivers around the world eager to get behind the wheel to prove their mettle.… Read more

The engineers of sports-car specialist HAMANN have designed a comprehensive aerodynamics package for the Ferrari F430 Spider, taking up elements from motorsports and simultaneously presenting pure understatement. In the development of the HAMANN F430 this aspect was well to the fore as well as optimizing weight and performance. The innovatively designed front… Read more

It was 100 years ago that the first Monte Carlo Rally took place and this year’s rally will be the first one for Peugeot UK’s Guy Wilks and Phil Pugh in a Peugeot 207 S2000.Peugeot 207 S2000 Evolution The first Monte Carlo Rally ran in 1911 and it is still (possibly) the most iconic rally in the world.  This year it will… Read more