Sports Car Guide

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Sports Cars are a dying breed. The hedonistic pleasure of having a vehicle simply for fun is reserved for a few who can afford it or those that are enthusiasts.

Sports cars are also a broad category, ranging from hot hatches to coupes and convertibles, sport saloons and now the new breed of sports SUVs that can transport a family and go from 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and top out at 250 km/h plus.

We test them all for you, to drool over or to make an educated buying decision about which one suits you best

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe
BMW

BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

May 16, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

Following the convertible and the Coupe in the BMW 6 Series, BMW has introduced the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe. This new exclusive model is the true embodiment of aesthetics, sportiness, comfort and luxury in perfect form. Stay tuned for a drive review in the coming weeks. [Read More]

Suzuki ambassador Lydia Lassila hot hatch challenge
Motorsports

Lydia Lassila world Cup and Olympic aerial skiing champion in Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge

April 17, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Lydia Lassila world Cup and Olympic aerial skiing champion in Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge

Suzuki ambassador and aerial skiing champion Lydia Lassila has issued a challenge to would be hot hatch fans. The world Cup and Olympic champion has clocked a fast time in practise for the Swift Sport Hot Lap Challenge and the race is on to find five challengers. [Read More]

Porsche Carrera und Carrera S 2011
Porsche

Porsche 911 declared “2012 World Performance Car”

April 6, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Porsche 911 declared “2012 World Performance Car”

The Porsche 911 has been honoured as the “2012 World Performance Car” at the New York International Auto Show. The seventh generation of the sports car classic from Zuffenhausen celebrated its world premiere back in September 2011 at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt.
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Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible debuts at 2012 New York International Auto Show
Bentley

Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible makes its official public debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show

April 6, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible makes its official public debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show

The new Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible will make its official public debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The new 4.0 litre, twin turbocharged Continental GTC V8, and its coupe counterpart the Continental GT V8, achieve exceptional standards for power-to-emissions in the high luxury sports car sector. [Read More]

Volvo S60 Polestar
Sports Car Guide

Volvo adds Polestar tuning to more models

April 2, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Volvo adds Polestar tuning to more models

From 2 April 2012, all Volvo T6 R-Design variants, the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design and the Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design (see full vehicle list below) will be optimised with Polestar’s unique engine management software which gives significant power and torque upgrades. [Read More]

BMW i8 Spyder ext
BMW

BMW i8 Concept Spyder

April 2, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on BMW i8 Concept Spyder

The BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is an open-top two-seater embodying a form of personal mobility with equal sporting and emotional appeal. As well as adopting intelligent technologies and innovative design, BMW i is pursuing an all-embracing approach defined to a significant degree by sustainability throughout the value chain.
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