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PCA-Hauptgewinn weckt neue Leidenschaft

Stuttgart/Savannah. Dank der Aktion „Revive the Passion“ gehört ein 911 T Coupé US-Version aus dem Jahr 1973 zu den großen Attraktionen der diesjährigen Porsche Parade des Porsche Club of America (PCA). Im Rahmen der Festwoche für alle Por sche-Enthusiasten in Savannah, Georgia, vom 31. Juli bis zum 7. August, wird der voll restaurierte Klassiker unter den PCA-Mitgliedern verlost und an seinen neuen Besitzer übergeben. Das Außergewöhnliche an diesem Projekt: Interessenten und Liebhaber von Porsche Klassikern konnten den Wiederaufbau des Fahrzeugs im Internet miterleben (www.porsche.com/classic). Continue Reading »

Das auf der IAA in Frankfurt 2009 erstmals vorgestellte Sondermodell Elise Club Racer besticht durch eine neue, exklusive Farbgebung, seine elegante Innenausstattung, sein geringes Gewicht und seine niedrigen Abgaswerte.

• 179 g/km CO2
• 0-100 km/h in 6,1 Sekunden
• Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 7,6 l/100 km

Lotus hat vier der klassischen Lotus-Farbkombinationen aus den 1960er Jahren wieder aufgenommen (Elite Yellow, Carbon Grey, Sky Blue und Old English White) und sie mit den exklusiven charakteristischen Elementen der Club-Racer-Innenausstattung in einem Sportwagen kombiniert, bei dem Funktion und Form auf wunderbare Weise zu einer Einheit verschmelzen, die alle Blicke auf sich zieht. Continue Reading »

The Morgan Aero 8 is the lightest V8 sports car in the world. 2008 sees the start of production of the new 4.8 litre V8 version. The latest BMW V8 engine takes Morgan performance to the next level.

The new engine adds 13% more power, raising output to 367Bhp, giving a power to weight ratio of over 315 Bhp/tonne, enough to propel the car from 0 – 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 170 mph.
New for Morgan is an automatic gearbox option. ZF’s latest 6 HP26 six speed gives even better performance than a manual gearbox due to its special lock up clutch, low power loss design and instant change characteristic. The automatic is useable either as a full automatic for more relaxed driving or in sport manual mode when the bespoke gear lever will hold the engine revs up to the maximum in each gear, increase change speed and ‘blip’ the throttle to smooth down changes.
The efficiency of the new engine and gearbox combination deliver the extra power and performance with a reduction in CO2 emissions. Thanks to Morgan’s clever lightweight design and efficient engine/gearbox combination the European drive cycle emission level, at 260 g/km, proves supercar performance does not need to come at enormous cost to the environment.
New instrumentation, a repositioned fuel tank for better weight distribution and significantly increased luggage space and larger air intakes and exits on the wings distinguish the new model.
Over 600 Aero 8s have now left the Malvern factory. This year production combined with the AeroMax will add another 140 cars to the total. There is a flourishing Aero Eight Club offering Aero drivers the opportunity to take their cars onto European race tracks and to follow the fortunes of the three Aero 8’s competing in the International FIA GT3 Race series.

With class leading driving dynamics, fuel economy and emissions of just 205 g/km of CO2, the new Lotus Evora raises the bar for world class high performing sportscars.

The first all-new Lotus since the iconic Elise roadster made its debut in 1995, the Evora enters the sports car market as the world’s only production mid- engined 2+2. The Evora provides a tremendously rewarding driving experience: the mid-engined layout gives exceptional agility and the Lotus engineered suspension ensures incredible ride and handling. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 PS, and weighing just 1350 kg (prototype specification)*, the Evora delivers an exhilarating experience true to the Lotus DNA characteristics.

With the zero to 100 km/h sprint taking place in just over 5 seconds, a top speed of over 260 km/h (prototype specification)* and an Official European Combined Cycle fuel economy just 8.7 litres / 100 km and emissions of just 205 g/km CO2 the Evora stays true to the ethos of performance through light weight. The other economy figures are equally impressive with Official European Urban Cycle of 12.4 litres / 100 km and 6.5 litres / 100 km for the Official European Extra Urban Cycle all combined with exceptional ride and handling.

Because one of the roles of the Evora is to attract new lifestyle customers, as well as performance aficionado’s to the Lotus brand, the Evora offers a more refined ownership experience than Lotus’ existing smaller four cylinder models. Its elegantly styled cabin is beautifully trimmed and its equipment list includes contemporary features such as an advanced touchscreen multi-media system and electric power-fold door mirrors. Careful attention has also been paid to its ease of use. with wider, taller door apertures, narrower sills and higher seating position making getting in and out of the cabin a less athletic undertaking than it is in Lotus’ smaller sports cars (Elise, Exige, Europa and 2-Eleven), whilst the design of the cabin itself will accommodate two 99th percentile (6ft 5in tall) American males in the front seats. Continue Reading »

Oldtimer-Rallye 2000 Kilometer durch Deutschland 4. bis 12. Juli 2009

Die 21. Auflage der Oldtimer-Zuverlässigkeitsfahrt 2000 Kilometer durch Deutschland findet zwischen dem 4. und 12. Juli 2009 statt.

Die größte deutsche Oldtimer-Rallye startet in diesem Jahr erstmals in Hannover. Ausgehend vom Gelände der Deutschen Messe, wo sich die Teilnehmer am 4. Juli 2009 treffen werden, geht das rollende Museum am 5. Juli auf eine etwas mehr als 2000 Kilometer lange Reise. Die Teilnehmer werden über kurvige Straßen durch malerische Fachwerkstädte und wunderschöne Landschaften geführt. Die ausgewählten, hochklassigen Hotels bieten kulinarische Abwechslung. Die Schirmherrschaft hat wieder der AvD, der älteste deutsche Automobilclub, übernommen. Für die technische Überwachung ist wie in den Vorjahren DEKRA federführend.

Die Rallye-Strecke führt über Kassel und Bad Homburg, über Künzelsau nach Ulm, über Gersthofen nach Friedrichshafen. Am Bodensee legt der Rallye-Tross beim so genannten Relax-Tag eine kurze Verschnaufpause ein – für den, der mag. Alternativ steht ein traumhaft schöner Abstecher in die Schweiz im Bordbuch. Continue Reading »

The 2009 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260

Extensive use of carbon fibre and lightweight components for the latest homologated-for-the-road Lotus Exige Cup 260

Front - Lotus Exige Cup 260

Lotus Cars Ltd, has unveiled the MY2009 Exige Cup 260. A direct development of the 2008 Exige Cup Car, this year’s car uses advanced light weight components and carbon fibre body material, to reduce the overall weight by 38 kg to a total mass less than 900 kg. Maximum power output of 257 hp (260 PS), remains the same as the 2008 car, but with careful attention to weight reduction detail, the 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260 provides a more agile and dynamic track focused drive and is more than capable of taming Europe’s most challenging race circuits. Unusually for such a focused track and road machine, the 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260 is fully homologated for road use in Europe and key markets in Asia – a must have for many race competition programmes where a road legal car has to be entered. The Lotus Exige Cup 260 is also eligible to compete in the newly announced 2009 Lotus Cup Europe race series organized and run by LoTRDC. The Exige Cup 260 exploits the Lotus philosophy of using weight reduction to increase performance and reduce emissions. Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive of Group Lotus commented, “Lotus is now recognised globally as one of the leaders in the green automotive revolution. Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus is attributed as saying “Adding power makes you faster on the straights; adding lightness makes you faster everywhere” and this statement is more relevant today than it ever has been, as decreasing weight increases the car’s performance and most importantly efficiency.” Continue Reading »