It seems like a mismatch at first glance, but not on the spec sheets. It’s almost always safe to say that the Porsche 911 would beat any wagon in a drag race, right? However, that’s not the case if the latter is an Audi RS4 Avant , which is the fastest vehicle to pick up your kids from a soccer match. We know for a fact that the RS4 Avant beat the BMW M3 CS in a previous drag race, which is quite surprising, by the way. However, we’re talking about the Porsche 911 GTS here – a classic sports car with an outstanding reputation for exemplary driving performance. You might also enjoy these seemingly-mismatched drag races: ⠀ Watch This VW Golf R Drag Race The Entire World ⠀ Watch This Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Drag Race A McLaren 570S Before you place your bets, let’s take a look at each car’s specifications to see if the RS4 Avant is on the shorter end of the stick in this drag race. The RS4 Avant is powered by 2.9-liter twin-turbo … [Read more...] about Audi RS4 Avant Bravely Drag Races Porsche 911 GTS
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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Xago Edition Is One Of A Kind
Look at that paint. What does it take to make the incredible Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster even more special? Well in the case of the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Xago Edition it takes a unique paint job never used on an Italian supercar before. Youtuber Shmee150 met up with DoctaM3 to take a look at his one of ten Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Xago Edition. The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster is a unique take on the familiar Aventador platform which has been in production since 2011. During its decade-long production run, we’ve seen the Aventador evolve from the original V12 mid-engine supercar into various trims with ever-increasing performance. The top-tier Aventador SVJ Roadster is powered by a V12 engine that produces 759 horsepower (566 Kilowatts) and is mated to a 7-speed single-clutch automatic transmission. The coupe version of the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster beat out the Porsche 911 GT2 RS to set the production car lap record around … [Read more...] about Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster Xago Edition Is One Of A Kind
Bernard Ollivier Interview: We will do things step by step with Alpine
In an exclusive interview with Motor1 France, Bernard Ollivier, deputy general manager of Alpine, reports on future plans and project of the revived French sports brand. Motor1 : Where about are you with the development of the new Alpine? Bernard Ollivier : The big picture of the car is almost finished. The first prototypes are already on the road . We are entering the last phase, the last tests, mostly as far as endurance is concerned. M1 : Can you tell us more about the car characteristics? BO : We’ve done a lot of work on the car in order for it to be light. We wanted it to be agile, efficient, and sporty. It’s also going to be a premium car. Then, we also worked on its design so that it is easy to use on a daily basis. After all, among the customer base we are targeting, there are also a lot of women. M1 : What do you mean by premium? BO : We are targeting “premium” in the German meaning of the term. It stands mainly for an irreproachable quality … [Read more...] about Bernard Ollivier Interview: We will do things step by step with Alpine
Four Generations Audi RS4 Meet For A Family Drag Race
A turbocharged inline-five versus a twin-turbo V6 and a naturally aspirated V8. Yay! What’s your first association when you hear the term performance wagon ? It’s the Audi RS4/RS6, isn’t it? Of course, it is. After all, this is probably the duo that really established this niche vehicle sector as something enthusiasts adore so much today. Now you know why we were so excited when we discovered this awesome drag race . It comes from CarWow and puts against each other four generations of the performance RS4 family. In fact, the oldest member of the lineup, the RS2 Avant, is not exactly an RS4, but it is the ideological predecessor of all modern fast wagons. It’s also important to note that the B8 generation of the RS4 (produced between 2012 and 2015) is not included. Audi RS4 against the world: ⠀ Audi RS4 Avant Bravely Drag Races Porsche 911 GTS ⠀ Wagon Vs Sedan: BMW M3 CS Drag Races Audi RS4 Avant So, we have the RS2 Avant, B5 RS4, B7 RS4, and … [Read more...] about Four Generations Audi RS4 Meet For A Family Drag Race
2017 Alpine sports car puts on production body
The mid-engine coupe looks just as pretty as the Vision concept. The famous Alpine A110 of the 60s and 70s is about to be revived by Renault through a brand new mid-engine sports car that will be sold under the “Alpine” brand starting next year. Seen here is a near-production prototype of the lightweight coupe carrying its own body, unlike previous test vehicles that have been spotted using Lotus Exige bodies . 2015 Alpine Celebration and the more recent Alpine Vision unveiled back in February this year. The company has made the promise the production car will have about 80 percent of the Vision’s design, and that’s clearly noticeable in the attached spy images. There’s certainly a lot to get excited about, as the Porsche 718 Cayman and Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe rival will have a rear-wheel-drive layout and a turbocharged engine mounted in the middle. Rumor has it power will be provided by a new 1.8-liter generating more than 250 hp channeled to the road … [Read more...] about 2017 Alpine sports car puts on production body