2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG F1 Safety Car

March 28, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG F1 Safety Car

As in 2008, the role of the Official F1 Safety Car is also being fulfilled during this year’s new season by the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG. Its distinctive driving dynamics are a basic requirement for its challenging Formula 1 assignment: the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine has a power output of 386 kW/525 hp, providing acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. A newly developed AMG sport exhaust system with larger pipe diameter and special rear... 

2009 RMR Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe

February 14, 2009 Filed Under: Hyundai
2009 RMR Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe

With enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the upcoming launch of the 2010 Genesis Coupe, Hyundai is adding to the excitement by teaming with Rhys Millen Racing and Red Bull Energy Drink to campaign the car in the high-energy sport of drift racing this year. At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled its motorsports program in the U.S. with the help of drift champion Rhys Millen, who will fabricate and race a 550-horsepower Genesis Coupe in the Pikes Peak... 

2010 Ford Taurus SHO

February 11, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2010 Ford Taurus SHO

One of America’s favorite “sleeper” performance cars returns to the Ford lineup, powered by a Super High Output (SHO) EcoBoost twin turbocharged engine. The Taurus SHO joins Ford’s growing lineup of performance vehicles for the 2010 model year, building on the legacy of the original, which earned a spot on the Car and Driver 10 Best list four years running. “The new Taurus SHO delivers on the authentic sleeper sedan formula but adds all-new... 

2009 BMW M3 Race Version

February 10, 2009 Filed Under: BMW
2009 BMW M3 Race Version

Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. BMW M3 is based on the fourth generation of the BMW M3, the high-performance sports car produced by BMW M GmbH. In the course of developing the race version of the BMW M3, BMW’s engineers were faced with an ambitious task: to improve upon the sportiness of an already sporting car. A better... 

2009 Renault Laguna GT

February 6, 2009 Filed Under: Renault
2009 Renault Laguna GT

Stylish, expressive Renault Laguna GT introduces the new Active Drive chassis with four-wheel steering (4WS) and two exclusive high-performance engines in the form of the diesel 2.0 dCi 180hp and the petrol 2.0 turbo 205hp. Renault Laguna GT makes a sparkling entry into the select field of sports tourers, combining real and perceived quality with performance, safety and driving pleasure. Not only does the Active Drive chassis with four-wheel steering... 

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S

January 29, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S

The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S opens up astonishing dimensions when it comes to open-top driving. Delivering 478 kW/650 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 335 km/h, this two-seater cabriolet surpasses the existing benchmark among open-top super sports cars – the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster. Both vehicles feature a fully retractable folding soft top capable of withstanding the high... 

2009 Panasonic Toyota TF109

January 20, 2009 Filed Under: Toyota
2009 Panasonic Toyota TF109

The Panasonic Toyota TF109 or Toyota Formula 1 2009 to give it its full name takes on a new shape, dictated by the FIA, with wider front wings, narrower rear wings and fewer additional aerodynamic devices the fashion for 2009. TF109 is the sequel to the successful TF108, which once again established Panasonic Toyota Racing as a major player. TF108`s roll of honour included two podiums, one front row start and, with 56, more points than in 2006 (35pts)... 

2009 Honda S2000

January 8, 2009 Filed Under: Honda
2009 Honda S2000

The Honda S2000 is the performance icon for the Honda brand and combines uncompromising racetrack-ready performance with everyday usability. As a true sports car that can serve as a practical and fun daily driver and also feel equally at home on a racetrack, this concept is further evolved with a club racer-inspired S2000 CR trim, first offered in the 2008 model year. The S2000 rewards driving enthusiasts with a potent 237 horsepower, 2.2-liter, 16-valve... 

2009 BMW M3 Convertible

January 1, 2009 Filed Under: BMW
2009 BMW M3 Convertible

The new BMW M3 Convertible, the third body version of BMW’s high-performance sports car following the Coupé and Sedan, offers new possibilities to experience uncompromising driving dynamics. Beneath the engine compartment lid lurks the V8 power unit displacing 4.0 litres and with all the features of a high-speed engine developed brand-new from the ground up for the BMW M3. Above the heads of the driver and passengers is either the three-piece... 

2009 Renault Laguna Coupe

December 29, 2008 Filed Under: Renault
2009 Renault Laguna Coupe

Renault has chosen the glamorous weekend which sees the Cannes Film Festival coincide with the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix to take the wraps off Renault Laguna Coupe. The flowing lines of the newcomer’s elegant, uncluttered design express timeless beauty and the promise of sheer motoring enjoyment. Its performance provides unprecedented pleasure behind the wheel thanks to the combination of its Active Drive chassis equipped with four-wheel steering...