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Porsche
on July 26, 2010
Porsche 911 GT2 RS is the most powerful road-going and the fastest Porsche ever. It has a horsepower of 620 and its time is seven minutes eighteen seconds on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. This Porsche is the last variant of the 997-series.It's over 150 lb lighter than the next-rung-down GT2.
The variable geometry twin-turbo chargers, horizontally-opposed six cylinder develops 620 HP and 516 lb-ft of torque with a curb weight just a tick over 3,000 lbs. That means every horsepower only has to lug around 4.8 lbs. Carbon ceramic brakes causes the high acceleration speed to come to a halt. Inside the Porsche there are carbon fiber seats, lighter doors and panels. There are door opening straps instead of door handles.
Limited to just 500 units worldwide, the 911 GT2 RS will be available in the U.S. in October and will have an asking price of $245,000.The GT2 RS is making its world debut at the Moscow Auto Show on August 25.
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on July 25, 2010
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Although the sports car will be introduced in approximately three years, there are many individuals already on the waiting list to purchase one of the limited edition sports car. Estimated price is $640,000, however this may increase by the time of the release.
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on July 25, 2010
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It is a shame however that the Porsche GT3 R Hybrid race car will not be eligible for points due to the GT regulations, similar to the rice in Zhuhai China. However, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid will be racing in the Le Mans International Cup scheduled for November 7th.
To see this car in action, go to Cnet for footage and photos from the Nurburgring 24 hour race.
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Maserati
on July 20, 2010
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RUD66
CEO of Maserati, Harald Wester states the new car will be loved by the Maserati enthusiasts but also those who are looking for an eco-friendly car. The Quattroporte Sport Sedan will be 15% lighter with green technologies to create a more fast and slick performing car.
The release of the new Quattroporte Sport Sedan will be available in two years time. You can read more on an interview with the CEO and executives of Maserati at Automotive News.
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Maserati
on April 23, 2010
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Mdrewe
Sergio Marchionne the executive of Fiat and Chrysler has announced his long-term plans for the Maserati. In order to boost sales for Chrysler in an attempt to keep the company afloat a lot of things are going to changing for the Maserati and the Fiat brand.
One of the ways that Marchionne plans to keep his businesses on top is by making a more affordable Maserati. I it is important to keep in mind that this is a cheaper Maserati, meaning it's still going to be pretty darn expensive. The current Maserati prices are around $115,000 and the new Maserati prices will be around $75,000. This is intended to up production but it still isn't going to make Maserati the new Camry anytime soon.
If you want to find out what else Sergio Marchionne has to say on keeping Chrysler afloat and making cheaper sports cars than check out Fiat Plots New Directions for Ferrari and Maserati by Stephen Williams.
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