Drivetrain changes are comparatively subtle. The R uses the same 296bhp turbo 1.8-litre four-pot engine and seven-speed wet-clutch automatic gearbox as the S, although the exhaust has been tweaked to give “a roar that is readily recognisable as a sound signature worthy of the Alpine name”. The aero and weight modifications add up to tangible… Continue reading Hardcore Alpine A110 R is stiffer, lighter track car
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Reborn Renault 4: electric 4×4 previewed ahead of unveiling
The famed Renault 4 will be revived in 2025 as a retro-inspired electric 4×4, due to be revealed at the Paris motor show later this month. The car shown in Paris will be a high-riding off-roader inspired by the 4L Trophy, a Dakar-style rally across the Moroccan desert, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.… Continue reading Reborn Renault 4: electric 4×4 previewed ahead of unveiling
Ultima GT-R smashes Top Gear track record – TopSpeed
As you are used by now, when you say Ultima GT-R->ke3233 you automatically think of a new world record. Well, you are not wrong! The British supercar managed to smash another one: 1 minute 9.9 seconds on the Top Gear circuit. However, before you’ll get to excited, you will not see the Ultima GT-R on… Continue reading Ultima GT-R smashes Top Gear track record – TopSpeed
@Groupe PSA: OP Electrified times three000436
The sixth New Mobility Rally proved it impressively: not only is the future of Opel electric, the present is already electrified. Whether it’s a pure electric car, a plug-in hybrid or a hydrogen fuel cell – Opel was the only manufacturer to put all three drive variants on the track. For the manufacturer with the… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP Electrified times three000436
@VW Group: DTM win at Spa for Dennis Olsen and two podium finishes for Thomas Preining005895
15/09/2022 Porsche customer teams left an indelible mark on the DTM race weekend in Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps. In changeable conditions at the legendary ‘Ardennes rollercoaster’, polesitter Dennis Olsen from Norway took a lights-to-flag victory at the wheel of SSR Performance’s Porsche 911 GT3 R on Saturday. Porsche works driver Thomas Preining finished both races with a… Continue reading @VW Group: DTM win at Spa for Dennis Olsen and two podium finishes for Thomas Preining005895
@VW Group: Audi privateers celebrate titles in Europe005891
Audi Sport customer racing started October with title successes in German club racing, a victory in the GT3 support race of the Singapore Grand Prix and class wins in the GT4 European season. Audi R8 LMS GT3 Victories and title in the GTC Race series: Max Hofer is the overall winner of the 2022 GTC Race… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi privateers celebrate titles in Europe005891
Acura Sweeps Petit Le Mans
Meyer Shank Racing Leads Acura sweep of 2022 Manufacturer, Driver and Team Championships with thrilling victory at Petit Le Mans season finale Acura also claims Michelin Endurance Cup honors in final race for ARX-05 prototype Gradient Racing takes GTD honors at Road Atlanta with Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 Wayne Taylor Racing takes intramural Acura team… Continue reading Acura Sweeps Petit Le Mans
@AML: Aston Martin Vantage clinches landmark first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship title at Petit Le Mans000338
The Heart of Racing Team wins GTD Class Championship title with Vantage Double title glory marks first overall class honours for Aston Martin in the most prestigious North American endurance series Aston Martin Racing Driver Academy graduate Roman De Angelis is crowned IMSA GTD Drivers’ Champion Vantage GT4 records second IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge double… Continue reading @AML: Aston Martin Vantage clinches landmark first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship title at Petit Le Mans000338
German FAZ: The mysterious fight of the nerds004235
Carine Cridelich was already fascinated by Formula 1 as a six-year-old. With her parents, who were ardent purists, the Frenchwoman saw every Grand Prix in the early 1990s and cheered on Alain Prost when he fought with Ayrton Senna or Nigel Mansell. In front of the television, she soon suspected that it was not just… Continue reading German FAZ: The mysterious fight of the nerds004235
@BMW: Two podiums for the BMW M4 GT3 at IMSA season finale.002304
Road Atlanta, GA – October 02, 2022… The BMW M4 GT3 teams managed to score top results in the season finale of the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Road Atlanta (USA). In the GTD-PRO class, BMW M Team RLL finished second with the MOTUL BMW M4 GT3, securing the team’s best finish of the season.… Continue reading @BMW: Two podiums for the BMW M4 GT3 at IMSA season finale.002304