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Top Gear: MG SV

September 21st, 2006

Top Gear: Jeremy Clarkson takes MG SV on a road test. It comes with a 4.6L Ford V8 engine that produces 400hp and a lightweight carbon fiber body. Every SV is individually built to personal customer order and prices for the entry level SV start from £65,750.00. Watch the video…
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Tension kit from AC Schnitzer for BMW M6

September 20th, 2006

The “Tension” kit from AC Schnitzer for the BMW 6-series/M6. It comes with new air intakes, revised front and rear aprons, a rear carbon diffuser, a stainless steel twin exhaust system, custom wheels, a two-tone paint scheme, and a custom trunk lid. There are two types of engine offered for 6 series the 367 and 411 horsepower engines, No changes made on M6’s engine, but brakes are upgraded for stopping power. Interior, carbon and aluminum trim is added, and the speedometer now reflects a top speed of 330 km/h. More pics…
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Top Gear: Crash Test on Renault Megane

September 20th, 2006

Top Gear: Richard Hammond took a brand new Renault Megane to see how it fares in an accident. RenaultSport (RS) versions were introduced, the 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks, equipped with a turbocharged petrol 2.0 L 16v engine produce 225 horse power. Video…
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Top Gear: Aston Martin Vanquish S VS Ferrari’s 575 GTC

September 16th, 2006

Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson the Aston Martin Vanquish S up against Ferrari’s 575 GTC. Let’s see which car comes out on top. Video…
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Arden Range Rover

September 16th, 2006

Arden latest creation, a complete revamped of Range Rover Sport. This Range Rover now features a supercharged 4.8L that produces 520hp @ 5200rpm and 680 Nm torque @ 3600rpm. Other enhancements include 22-inch wheels, widened front/rear wings, and an electronic air suspension. The sheer force catapults the British SUV from 0 – 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. Speeding above 200 km/h are rarely achieved due to road conditions, Arden AR6 makes 270km/h possible.

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Spy shot on Audi’s 2008 A5 coupe

September 15th, 2006

Germany, a spy photographer managed to take the pics of Audi’s 2008 A5 coupe. This car will equipped with either a 170hp – 238hp diesel or 177hp – 353hp gas engine. In 2008, Audi will release a Cabriolet A5. The vehicle may have a pre-production body shell, but it is hidden under a thick layer of camouflage. This car is expected to be unveiled early to mid 2007.

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Top Gear: Mazda MX-5, Toyota MR2 and Fiat Barchetta

September 15th, 2006

Top Gear, Richard Hammond put a road test on Mazda MX-5, Toyota MR2, and Fiat Barchetta.
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2007 Honda Civic Type R

September 14th, 2006

Honda today unveiled its 2007 Civic Type R, a high-performance version of the Civic hatchback for the European and Asian markets. Referred to by Honda as a “superhatch,” the new Type R continues to be powered by high-revving 2.0-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine. The Engine has been significantly reworked to improve responsiveness using a new balancer shaft and drive-by-wire throttle control. VTEC variable valve timing and VTC variable inlet camshaft technology continue to underpin the engine structure. This civic is now 201 horsepower at 8000 rpm and boost from 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds. More pics…
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Top Gear: The Ford FAB One

September 14th, 2006

Top Gear: James May took the stunning pink Ford Fab One on a road test. The six wheel/bubble canopy vehicle which can transform between car; plane; hydrofoil and features clear Ford Thunderbird design cues. Video…
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BMW Hydrogen 7

September 13th, 2006

BMW unveiled its new hydrogen combustion 7-series model, the car is called the “Hydrogen 7”. It is equipped with two tanks, a conventional 74-litre (16.3 Imp gal) gasoline tank and an additional fuel tank taking up approximately 8 kilos or 17.6 lb of liquid hydrogen. It runs on liquid hydrogen and, when needed, the dual-mode power unit switches over to conventional premium gasoline. The cruising range in the hydrogen mode is more than 125 miles, with another 300 miles in the gasoline mode. More pics and a video…
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