Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Premieres in Detroit

The sportiest to-date model of Maserati’s Quattroporte range made its worldwide debut at NAIAS. The technical changes to the new Quattroporte Sport GT S compared to the ‘S’ model concern the mapping of the V8 4.7-litre engine which now produces 433HP, the new gearshift management software, the stiffer springs and lower ride height as well as the more sonorous sport exhaust system.

The Italian firm’s designers also went ahead and made a few subtle changes to the sport sedan’s exterior and interior. These include the new black grille with concave vertical fins featuring the Trident logo with red accents, the new headlights, in metallic titanium finish, the new M-design seats with perforated Alcantara and leather upholstery and finally the “titanium colored” composite material dashboard trim.

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2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Overviews

2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Porsche has raised the bar for sporty four door luxury cars with the 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S. Its 4.8 liter V8 biturbo engine delivers 550 hp, 50 hp more than the already very powerful Porsche Panamera Turbo.  In the Sport and Sport Plus mode of the standard Sport Chrono Package Turbo and during kick-down in normal mode, the eight cylinder engine delivers fully 800 Nm with the so-called over boost function.

The addition of the new base model, 300 horsepower V6-powered Porsche Panamera was intended to broaden the range from its previously limited-to-V8 approach while simultaneously offering both a lower (entry) price point and improved fuel economy. This new engine is no slouch, even finding its routes in the V8 engine powering more expensive models - sans two cylinders.Modified engine control and improvements in the turbo charger are two key reasons for enhanced performance of the car.

The Porsche Panamera is 76 inches in width, making it an especially wide sedan. The Porsche Panamera measures 55.8 inches in height and 195.7 inches in length. This engine has direct fuel injection, infinitely variable intake camshaft adjustment with variable valve lift, an on-demand oil pump, water cooling with thermal management, a variable intake manifold and Auto Start Stop.

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), (standard on all Porsche Panamera models), varies damper forces in an infinite process and adjusts the dampers to road conditions and the driver’s style of motoring. Incorporating adaptively controlled dampers with infinite adjustment of damper forces, PASM allows the driver, through the PASM button on the center console, to choose among three control maps – Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus.

Sport Plus thrills with the performance and agility of a full-fledged Porsche sports car.
Panamera is available with Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering which functions at high speeds by keeping the steering firm and taut. The Porsche Panamera comes equipped with eight airbags, including dual front, side-impact and curtain airbags

When the driver selects Sport or Sport Plus mode (the Sport Chrono package is standard), the ECU will allow over boost to 590 pound-feet of torque. With standard all-wheel drive, Porsche says the Panamera Turbo S will sprint to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds (knowing Porsche, that’s conservative) and deliver a terminal velocity of 190 mph.

The interior features standard bi-color leather upholstery (black/cream is an exclusive Turbo S combo) and Agate Gray Metallic is a new exclusive exterior color. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S goes on sale this spring.

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Journalist Sue Mead racer Darren Skilton become first U S team to win a class in Dakar Rally

The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is still proving that it can do whatever deed needs done, whenever it needs doing. Sue Mead and Darren Skilton managed to pilot a largely stock version of the desert-raiding pickup through all 12 stages of this year’s Dakar rally. The team survived 16 days of some of the most brutal terrain on the South American continent and covered over 11,800 miles in the process. Their effort was enough to net the Raptor a 40th place finish over all and a first place finish in the OP class.

In fact, from what we hear, Mead and Skilton were the only contestants to even finish in the OP class, even with big names like Robbie Gordon gunning for the win.

That marks the first time that an American crew has ever managed to take a class win in the history of the Dakar Rally. The F-150 SVT Raptor that Mead and Skilton campaigned boasted the same 5.4-liter V8 that it rolled off the production line with, though a larger cooling system was fitted to handle the harsh temperatures of the course. Likewise, the pickup was equipped with a host of other race-capable bits including a new locker system for the differentials, more robust shocks, springs and tires.

Overall, Volkswagen took the top three spots in the 2011 Dakar Rally. BMW filled out the remaining spots in the top five with its entries. Hit the jump for the press release.

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New Mercedes S class must waive

Mercedes goes with the new S-class not about one night ice. For the third year in a row we camouflaged test instances against of this ultimate toplimousine. This time in the desert.

The flagship of the Mercedes-range has a decent reputation and the German manufacturer wants to call this honor at all costs. It was already back in 2010 when we found the S-class for the first time camouflaged on a test site in Germany. Meanwhile we came against him even though in wintry conditions and now it is the turn of the desert to the S-class hell.

1999
Also a Mastodon as the S-class must go along with the times and in the front we recognize clear characteristics of the F700 concept car from a few years ago. Especially the sporty-looking air intakes fall on, while the headlights also have gotten a new design and wulpser seem to be. At the back is the still largely guess the lines game but the rear lights seem to be above all rounder compared to its predecessor. It can lie to us but it seems that Mercedes W220-harks back somewhat on the generation. You know, the S-class which was built between 1999 and 2006. Striking.

4-, 6-, 8-and 12-cylinder (s)
The new Mercedes S-class will make his debut in 2013 and be equipped with a range of V6 and V8 engines. Also the four cylinder will again of the party. The S 63 AMG will also be equipped with the 5.5 litre V8 that even though in other quick Merc s. And of course there comes again a V12 in the shape of the S 65 AMG. Unnecessary? Without more. Then why? Prestige, prestige and prestige once again!

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Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Top boss

 As if the 500 hp Turbo version is not enough presents the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. With fifty horsepower more, the model is slightly less powerful than its rival, the BMW X5 M, but he quickly out of the starting blocks.

The Cayenne Turbo S is the epitome what Porsche offers SUV field. With 550 horsepower, the model is 50 hp more powerful than the S-free Cayenne Turbo. The torque of the tweaked 4.8-V8 is 750 Nm, also fifty more than the former top model in the Cayenne range. What the extra power has yielded an acceleration to 100 km / h and two tenths quicker, the Turbo S accelerates in 4.5 seconds to go. The top speed of the car is 283 km / h, 5 km / h hours higher than the Turbo version.

Price
As the realization of the ultimate Porsche SUV also has yielded a solid supplement to the Cayenne Turbo. After the transfer of at least € 200.800, - is a production place served at the factory. The Cayenne Turbo is from € 165.700, -. For the customer to feel special delivers Porsche Turbo S is standard with air suspension and the suspension system Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). Also at the asking price intervention is the suspension system Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) that tilting of the car when cornering is minimized and simultaneously improves driving comfort and dynamics. Also standard is Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) which in turn provides more traction and unprecedented stability in different driving conditions. The system works closely with variable torque distribution to the rear wheels and an electronically controlled locking rear differential.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Visible exclusivity
Even more goodies come in the form of the famous Sports Chrono Package that includes a stopwatch with analog and digital display in the middle of the dashboard covers. Continue rolling the Cayenne Turbo S on 21-inch wheels of the model 911 Turbo II . Exclusively for the Cayenne-topper they carried with black details and the hub cap with Porsche logo in color. The Turbo S can also recognize the mirrors and the front air intakes, which are painted in glossy black.

For the interior of the Cayenne Turbo S are new, special bi-color leather appointments (black / red and black Carrera / Luxor Beige) available. Here the stitching in a contrasting color (red or Carrera-Luxor-beige) performed. For some contrast makes the carbon interior package.

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is available to order, and the first units will be delivered in early 2013.

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Tesla Model S Good impression

Tesla opens with its electric Model S to attack the four thick slices of German descent.
After a successful start with the electric Tesla Roadster wants it this time with the equally electric Model S, a large hatchback, pitted against the CLSen, A7, and even Panameras of this world.

Oh, and not determined the entry versions. Is it the Americans in the bulb or have beaten them with the Model S a trump hands? A first look at the specifications it does not last.

The base of the Model S has a flat bottom with therein the battery pack, optionally 40, 60 or 85 kWh. The electric motor (either 355 hp or 416 hp) with associated electronics are hidden between the rear wheels.

Body
On top of this base, a generous body that the lack of a center tunnel a spacious impression and standard accommodates five adults. Anyone who wants more people on the road: optional there is a foldable two-seater bench in the rear luggage compartment.

Indeed, the rear luggage compartment. Indeed, there is also a front luggage which you have a serious amount of bags and suitcases can fit. Here a 911 not compete.

Finish
The first thing you notice when boarding the high quality finish, this feels more German than what we are used to from Detroit.

The door and the steering column we find buttons and levers from the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, for the remainder, the Model S is operated via a 17 (!) Inch touch screen. The functionality of the display is big, very big. Everything falls through the screen to operate and even internet access.

Maximum
The response to the current pedal is very direct and firm when you pedal you feel like the car through a big hand is thrown forward, without any hesitation.

From stationary tap the speedometer needle after 4.6 seconds the hundreds and even then the car will continue to accelerate as enthusiastic to pass just past the 210 km / h the maximum reach.

The chassis knows all fine to catch. The car stays nice and steady on course and on bumpy roads are nasty bumps well absorbed.

The first impression is good. Who is interested in a model S should take some patience, production for Europe will only start in March. You can order earlier, in late November early December, the prices announced.

The entire first test drive with the Tesla Model can be read in Autoweek 44, from 31 October, is for sale.

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New Mercedes Benz S class 2012

Mercedes Benz S-class

One of these German-made luxury car Mercedes has issued a new type of Mercedes Benz S-Class in 2012 with a price of approximately $ 300,000 for the machine you can be sure to use high tech machines

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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Review

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Review - Car for rider soul on high way. First, it’s important to acknowledge that it’s supposed to look similar. In over 100 years of automotive history the 911 might just be the most recognizable and consistently exceptional vehicle ever made. Its design is a thing to be cultivated, not rethought. The Porsche 911 is a brand unto itself.Generate the newest creation 911, besides, even just sit in it, and the upgrades are impressive. From an all-new Panamera-inspired internal that delivers 911 high-class to a new stage, to the overall experience of improvement. Sit in the past creation 997 car, which we did for our movie evaluation, and a one season old Porsche with just a few million kilometers on it seems a several years old.

The Porsche 911 continues to be the famous icon of a activities car.

The 911 is available as either a vehicle or a cabriolet, in rear-wheel generate as a Carrera design, or in all-wheel generate as a Turbocompresseur design. The 991-generation 911 Carrera is operated by a 350-hp direct-injection 3.4-liter smooth six-cylinder, and the Carrera S is operated by a 400-hp direct-injection 3.8-liter smooth six-cylinder motor. The Turbocompresseur is a 500-hp edition of the 3.8-liter (530-hp in the Turbocompresseur S). Transmitting options are a six-speed guide for the Turbocompresseur, a seven-speed guide for the Carrera and Carrera S, or an optionally available seven-speed dual-clutch known as PDK is available for all designs. Conventional precautionary functions on all 911 designs consist of bi-xenon front side lights, six protection bags, front side buckle pretensioners, motor immobilizer, protection program and digital balance management. The cabriolets also have auto-deploying roll-over protection.

For 2013, the Turbocompresseur carries on on as a 997-generation with the inclusion of a "918 Spyder" Form of which only 918 will be created and they will only be provided to clients that have covered up to buy the arriving 918 Spyder Multiple supercar.

VITAL STATS
1.  Engine
   3.8L H-6
2.  Power
   400 @ 7,400 rpm
3.  Transmission
   7-spd man w/OD
4.  0-60
   4.2 seconds
5.  Drivetrain
   rear-wheel 
6. Seating
   4 passengers
7.  Cargo
   12.0 cu.ft.
8.  MPG
   19 City / 27 HWY
9.  Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price
   $96,863
10.  Warranty
    48 months/50,000 miles
  

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