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VIDEO: BMW i8 Spyder Spotted at the Nurburgring

May 15, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar i8 Spyder, Nurburgring, prototype, scoop0 comment

The much awaited BMW i8 Spyder was spotted at the Nurburgring this week. This is the second time a prototype i8 Spyder has been snapped testing in the area. We first got a glimpse of the plug-in hybrid “roadster” back in August 2016. It was later confirmed by BMW CEO Harald Kruege. The BMW i8 Spyder is expected to debut in 2018 featuring the same plug-in hybrid powertrain as the coupe. So, expect a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine coupled with an electric drive with a combined output of 362 hp. The i8…

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SCOOP: 2017 Porsche 911 Sport Classic Spy Shots

April 28, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 911, 911 Speedster, Nurburgring, prototype, Sport Classic, spy shots

In November 2016, we published a story about the 991-Gen Porsche 911 Sport Classic. Now, thanks to the same good folks at Total911, we can share with you what could be an early prototype of the new 911 Sport Classic. Last year, Total911 broke the story about the next-gen Sport Classic model as well as 911 Speedster based on the 991 Gen-2. The test mule which was spotted at the Nurburgring does look like a GT3 without the rear wing. However, their sources believe it is more likely to be the upcoming…

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VIDEO: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Spotted at the Nurburgring

April 20, 2017April 28, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar Corvette ZR1, Nurburgring, prototype

General Motors is putting the final touches on their upcoming Corvette ZR1. What better place to tune the suspension and handing than at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Until recently, Corvette ZR1 prototypes seen testing around the US. This is the first time a ZR1 test mule has been spotted at the Nurburgring. Looks like they’re also testing a couple of aero configurations for the ZR1. In the first video you can see a shorter rear wing while in the other test car is fitted with a much more aggressive spoiler. The…

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SCOOP: 2018 BMW M2 CS (ClubSport) Spotted at Nurburgring

April 15, 2017April 15, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar Clubsport, M2 CS, prototype, spy shots

BMW M2 CS / CSL has been spotted again. A prototype was caught testing on the Nurburgring, this time with LCI upgrades. The cladding around the front bumper area suggests that BMW is doesn’t want us to see the revised intakes and splitter area of the new M2 CS. November 30, 2016 According to Bimmerpost user Ynguldyn, the upcoming BMW M2 CS will be powered by an S55 engine from the current M3/M4. The 3.0-liter 6-cylinder turbocharged engine however will be de-tuned to 400 hp in order to maintain a performance…

Porsche 911 GT2 RS spotted at Nurburgring

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VIDEO: Porsche 911 GT2 RS Spotted Testing on the Nurburgring

April 8, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 911 GT2 RS, Nurburgring, prototype, spy shots

Porsche is currently putting the final touches on the next-generation 911 GT2 RS. A prototype was spotted testing on the Nurburging this month sporting a wide body and an enormous rear wing. Like its predecessors, the new 911 GT2 RS will use a turbocharged flat-six engine from the 911 Turbo. With the chassis from the GT3, this model looks set to be the ultimate track weapon. The previous 911 GT2 RS had a 620 hp engine, the new model is expected to pack even more performance. But, will it live…

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SCOOP: Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder Spotted

April 4, 2017April 4, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 2017 Geneva Motor Show, Huracan Performante, Huracan Spyder, prototype, spy shots

Lamborghini is set to launch a Huracan Performante Spyder soon. The drop-top has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring. Earlier, the supercar was first spotted while it was being put through its paces during winter. The latest images come courtesy of CarJournalism clearly revealing the large fixed spoiler and tweaked bodywork. The Spyder version will get a folding soft top instead of heavy and complicated metal roof. It will share the same revised underpinnings of the coupe along with the trick active aerodynamics that allows the coupe to set a record Nurburgring lap…

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SCOOP: 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT Facelift Spotted at the Nurburgring

April 3, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar 2018 Geneva Motor Show, AMG GT, Nurburgring, prototype1 Comment

The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT facelift has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring. The refresh is expected to bring minor design tweaks and a more powerful engine. The Mercedes-AMG GT facelift is expected to debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. Prototypes are currently being put through their paces at the Nordschleife, surprisingly, without any camouflage. Also see: Is this the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series? As far as aesthetic changes are concerned, the new AMG GT will have a slightly tweaked front end, a new front bumper design and revised air-intakes….

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AMG-Powered 2018 Aston Martin Vantage Test Mule Spotted in the UK

March 22, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar AMG, prototype, scoop, V8 Vantage

A 2018 Aston Martin Vantage test mule has been spotted in the UK. Previously, prototypes of the upcoming AMG-powered Aston were caught testing up in the Arctic circle during winter. Under the DB11 shell, this prototype has the next-generation Vantage chassis. A new lightweight, bonded aluminum architecture will be introduced on the next Vantage. Styling wise, the 2018 Aston Martin Vantage could borrow some design cues from the DB10. The James Bond car has been a design study for all future Astons. The DB11 for instance is also inspired by…

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VIDEO: 2018 BMW M5 Test Mule Revs its V8 Engine

March 19, 2017May 17, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar M5, prototype, spy shots

A convoy of 2018 BMW M5 test mules was spotted in central Oslo. The driver of one of the prototypes was kind enough to rev the twin-turbo V8 engine while being filmed. All thanks to his kind gesture we can now report that the new BMW M5 sounds brilliant! We must also thank Daniel Moen Hansen from creating and sharing this video. The 2018 BMW M5 will be powered by the same 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 as its predecessor. However, the new motor has been tweaked so that it now produces somewhere…

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2018 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Caught Testing at Laguna Seca

March 19, 2017March 22, 2017 Tushar Kelshikar Corvette ZR1, Laguna Seca, prototype, spy shots

The next generation Corvette is going mid-engine. But, before the C8 arrives on the scene GM will build one last front-engine Corvette. The 2018 Corvette ZR1 will be the last of the C7-gen and is already out testing. A prototype Corvette ZR1 was spotted at Laguna Seca in California recently. Initial impressions suggest, the ZR1 will get revised exterior styling and tweaked aerodynamics. The package will include a fixed rear spoiler for additional rear-end downforce. Moreover, there have been rumors of a new LT5 engine that will power the ZR1….