There is debate about what’s under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, the car that will replace the CL-Class. Those who have spied it testing at the Nurburgring reckon it’s using a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8, despite reports the engine is to be shelved. Others say it’s a V12, a detuned version of the 6.0-litre twin-turbo 465kW/1000Nm unit Benz has confirmed will go … [Read more...] about Guessing game over Mercedes-Benz engines
spy
New Audi TT gets more engine choices
The 2015 Audi TT will be built on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform, which underpins the VW Golf VII and Audi A3. This camouflaged TT has an evolutionary design that echoes its predecessor. Despite this, the car has a sportier appearance thanks to angular headlights, a prominent grille and a rakish windscreen. There will reportedly be a choice of four engines. • Video … [Read more...] about New Audi TT gets more engine choices
Mercedes S class XL
The first examples of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class are expected in New Zealand before the end of the year. There will be more models later, including a long-wheelbase and an extra-long-wheelbase. The extra-long model is expected to be available only for the Chinese market. To avoid any confusion, it isn’t the Pullman, the luxo-limousine due to break cover in Europe next … [Read more...] about Mercedes S class XL
Spy: Lamborghini Cabrera
The replacement for the 10-year-old Lamborghini Gallardo is being put through its paces on Germany’s Nurburgring circuit. The new lightweight model is likely to be called the Cabrera, using an updated 450kW version of the Gallardo’s 5.2-litre V10 engine driving all four wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. Lamborghini is said to have ditched the clunky automated … [Read more...] about Spy: Lamborghini Cabrera
Spy: Nissan GT-R Nismo
Nissan is expected to unveil its GT-R Nismo at the Tokyo motor show next month, before the lighter, more powerful model goes into production next year. No technical specifications have been released but a modified version of the twin-turbo V6 producing more than 425kW is likely. The GT-R Nismo continues the expansion of the Nismo brand, following on from the Juke, 370Z and … [Read more...] about Spy: Nissan GT-R Nismo