2012 – Page 2 – Wild Speed

2013 Porsche 911 turbo spyshots

* Update: new spypics from WCF, new 991 headlight for Turbo partially uncovered.

Like the 996, the Turbo variant of the 991 will get different headlights. With the shape being identical to the Carrera, it will be the ‘interior’of the headlights that will give the Turbo a different look on it’s face. The new units will feature double bulbs positioned on top of each other and it seems from these pics the quad LEDs from the 918 spyder will also return onto the 991 Turbo.

Wearing minimal camouflage, the prototype appears virtually production ready. The overall design stays pretty faithful to the current model, but there’s a revised front fascia, larger air intakes and a new four-tailpipe exhaust system. Engine details remain elusive, but rumors suggest the car will have a turbocharged flat-six with approximately 550 PS (405 kW / 542 hp). It will be connected to a seven-speed manual or an optional PDK transmission, which should ensure this is one of the world’s fastest convertibles. Stay tuned for more soon.

Also, check out the new renderings.

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Action spyshots: Lamborghini Aventador roadster

Being at the right place at the right time, something all spyphotographers need to be in some way.
This spyguy was definitely at the right place, yet again in the snow, when an Aventador testing vehicle approached the intersection, to snap some spyshots.

What he caught is not the regular hardtop Aventador but a prototype for the Aventador roadster at the a time the testdriver lost control and skidded through the intersection and crashed into a snowbank. Looks as if the driver might have been distracted by the spy paparazzi before it happened.

The testdriver walked away unharmed but definitely not untempered as he “leaped out of the car, nearly falling down in the process, and came at our photographer in a fairly aggressive manner,” according to CarPix. In the end the driver scooped out the snow from the Lambo and realized nothing serious had happened, gave the cameraman a nice thumbs up to then continue his testing journey.

SLS AMG Black Series winter testing

Lot’s of sportscars from mostly German manufacturers are often spotted testing in cold winter scenes.

The already crazy and powerful Mercedes SLS AMG will receive even more power from the Black Series treatment to literally rip the tarmac from the surface with a rumoured 600 hp and 677 Nm of torque. To stop and control all this power the car is fitted with massive high-performance brakes and larger rear wheels which hint at some changes to the rear axle.

A wider body and a more agressive front and rear fascia will set the looks to match with the performance. However, it seems the prototype in these pictures isn’t wearing it’s full production kit.

Expected to launch as a 2013 model later this year with a pricetag rumored to start at €260,000.

Thanks to Teamspeed.

Full scoop: McLaren MP4-12S Spider

Thanks to the spies at CarMagazine, the Spider variant of the phenomenal MP4-12C is captured on (blurry) photo’s. As previously reported, McLaren will use a super light carbon fiber roof for the Spider, which will flip backwards and retract into a compartment between the engine and passengers. The use of carbon fiber will help the roof weigh far less than a conventional soft top. The roof mechanism looks familiar because it is made by the same manufacturer that has done the one for the 458 spider.

We can clearly see from the images below (and renderings) the rear of the vehicle will be constructed differently from the coupe as well, with the rear deck to be a relatively flat surface similar to the Ferrari 458 Spider. The best feature of the new rear deck, however, is there will be a clear cover so the outstanding 3.8-liter V8 twin turbo that puts out of a massive 608 hp isn’t only to hear from the outside but there for all bystanders to admire as well.

CARmagazine’s spyshots:

BMW F80 M3 winter testing

New details are starting to emerge or rather “leak out” about the 2014 BMW M3 as British car magazine Auto Express recently sat down for an interview with Dr Friedrich Nitschke, managing director of M GmbH. Dr. Nitschke was of course a bit reluctant to discuss specifics, he did note the next-generation M3 would have a “bigger focus on very low fuel consumption.”

That’s a tad vague, but the magazine says the car will feature a tri-turbocharged 3.3-litre six-cylinder engine with approximately 450 hp. Additionally, we can expect aggressive styling and a lightweight body that adopts carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) components.

Source: Teamspeed

991 Saga: The GT3

With the new 991 coupe and convertible out and about, it’s time for Porsche to get it on with all the new 911 variants. We all know the Carrera’s are just the beginning. One we will see first after the Carrera4/4S models will most likely be the 991 Turbo, which has been spied in both coupe and convertible form. The track oriented 991 GT3 was also caught on the test track a few weeks ago showing a fixed, quite big, Gt3 spoiler on the back that looks much like the one from the 997GT3 mk2.

So what can we see from these new spyshots?

Well, apart from the rear spoiler (now slightly different from the one spotted earlier) and central exhaust, not much. The car in the previous spyshots is wearing a sportier GT3 looking frontbumper whereas this just looks like a taped up Carrera bumper with fake foglights. Also the normal Carrera rear bumper on all the pics are just a part of the camouflage.

But with the quality of these pics being a bit better, the rear decklid is now more visible. This time it’s carrying a different wing on it, most likely a fake one, with fake winglets bolted on. The rear decklid could be the only production part visible on this car as the spoiler looks to emerge nicely from the classic sloping 911 curve on the back. Still resembles the one from the 997 GT3, but with a wink to the 993GT2.

We can also see the wheels are centerlocks. Nice!

Surely the 991 will be more economical whilst offering more performance, expect the 911 (991) to come closer to the 997 GT3 RS power figure of 450hp. Weight will be reduced, possibly by around 40kg. And for the gearbox you ask? The GT3 is a true drivers oriented car, so it would be a shame to ditch the manual tranny for a PDK dual clutch transmission! That’s for sure!

BMW M6 Gran Coupe spied

After a lot of speculating, BMW has finally answered the call of the Mercedes CLS63 AMG, which was one of the first in the market of the trending, sleek and powerful four door coupes. Expected to be powered by a derivative of the S63TU motor in the new M5, a twin-turbo 4.4L V8 (560HP), perhaps with an extra 20HP to compensate for the weight. With these figures BMW will take on the competition like the Aston Martin Rapide, Porsche Panamera and the Mercedes CLS63 AMG. It also won’t take long before Audi will join the luxury 4door coupe club with the rumored RS7.

The car in these photo’s seems to be the new San Marino Blue.

Judging from all the latest pictures the new M6 is just around the corner, and this time there will be 3 variants!

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via Bimmerpost

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