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Porsche 918 Spyder (2013) final specifications and prices

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 17 May 2013 09:30

Porsche told CAR it expected final 918 Spyders to produce more power and better economy than the test mules – and Stuttgart has delivered. Final specs for the V8 hybrid supercar have been released, and it's as quick as you'd hope (for £660,000...) Porsche's 918 Spyder: the vital stats: Engine: 4.6-litre V8, 600bhp @ 8600rpm, 390lb ft @ 6600rpm. Engine redline @ ...

Lexus readies mini-SUV to rival Audi and BMW

Rated 2 out of 52

Damion Smy, 15 May 2013 13:45

Lexus has confirmed it’s readying a new baby SUV to take on the Audi Q3 and BMW X1, as well as the forthcoming Mercedes GLA – and we’ve caught it testing ahead of its debut at the Tokyo motor show at the end of 2013. The new SUV will be the cheapest Lexus SUV on offer, sitting below the RX in the ...

918 a match for Ferrari and McLaren in corners, says Porsche

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 14 May 2013 10:00

Had you forgotten about the third contender in the hybrid supercar wars, given the furious competition betwen Ferrari and McLaren? Porsche’s hybrid 918 Spyder is that third competitor, which mates a 4.6-litre normally aspirated V8 to an 84bhp front-drive electric motor and a 127bhp EV motor helping drive the rear tyres. It costs £768,026, and though Porsche won’t quite admit as much, ...

Range Rover Sport hybrid (2014) first spy shots

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 09 May 2013 11:30

Yes, the new Range Rover Sport is back in full disguise. Why? Because this car is testing an all-new diesel-hybrid powertrain that will go into production next year, giving the Range Rover Sport (and the new Range Rover) a CO2 output lower than a London black cab. How do you know this is a diesel-hybrid Range Sport? Of course there’s ...

VW XL1 (2013) CAR review

Rated 2.5 out of 52.5

Georg Kacher, 01 May 2013 16:00

VW will build only 250 examples of its super-streamlined 313mpg XL1. CAR’s Georg Kacher has driven one of them to find out if it really can achieve its amazing claimed economy figures. First impressions of the VW XL1 You enter the vehicle through mighty gullwing doors which are blown open by little integrated pyrotechnic devices should the poor thing ever ...

Lexus GS450h (2013) long-term test review

Rated 3 out of 53

the CAR road-test team, 29 April 2013 10:00

Month 3 running a Lexus GS450h - gripes with the over-complicated infotainment I worry that I'm getting stupider, or that I’m just not bright enough to own a Lexus GS450h in the first place. For me, sitting in the driver’s seat with the manual open, the ignition on and a free hour is one of the joys of getting a new ...

VW CrossBlue Coupe concept (2013) first pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 19 April 2013 13:00

This is VW's latest SUV concept: the CrossBlue Coupe. If the name sounds familiar, you'll remember it from the CrossBlue concept SUV we saw at the Detroit motor show back in January 2013. This car is lower, and boasts sportier detailing. It's not a true coupe (despite how VW badges it) but it does preview the look of a sporty SUV ...

Citroen DS Wild Rubis concept (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ollie Kew, 11 April 2013 09:30

Citroen's DS Wild Rubis concept shows how a DS-badged SUV could look, and could lead to a high-riding model for the 4x4-loving Chinese market. It's the latest concept to showcase a possible future styling direction for Citroen's DS sub-brand, the quasi-premium offshoot of Citroen's main range. Tell me about the Citroen DS Wild Rubis Riding on 21in wheels, the Wild ...

Porsche Panamera facelift and S E-hybrid (2013) first pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 03 April 2013 11:00

For the Porsche Panamera's mid-life facelift, Stuttgart has tweaked the looks, added a long-wheelbase option, and upped the performance and economy of the hybrid version, thanks to a new plug-in capable powertrain. Read on for the full details of Porsche's monster Panamera refresh. What are the vital stats of the new Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid? The new Panamera S E-Hybrid is ...

Audi R20 hybrid supercar (2016) scoop

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Georg Kacher, 13 March 2013 13:30

Audi is readying a diesel-hybrid supercar to capitalise on its success at Le Mans. Despite winning the world’s most famous endurance race 11 times in the past 13 years, the record-breaking run of victories hasn’t generated the desired halo effect for the Audi brand. Enter the R20, a street-legal Le Mans racer designed to reaffirm Vorsprung durch Technik. Where does ...

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