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This time however, the LC 500 finds itself in a slightly different world. By the time COE and a few options such as an alloy wheel or paint colour of your choice are added the new 992-generation Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, you’d be knocking on the door of $700k.

There is however, an even better reason to be considering this car, the LC 500 Convertible. If you want the purity of a naturally-aspirated V8 engine, this is the only game in town. To the uninitiated, this means that there’s less plumbing to get in the way of the exhaust noise to make its way out.

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A V8 to Savour | Lexus LC 500 Convertible

IN Lexus, LC, LC500, Lexus LC, Lexus LC500, Convertible, Lexus LC Convertible, Lexus LC500 Convertible, Borneo Motors

We may never get to hear a V8 unadulterated by turbochargers again. That alone is reason enough to buy this car while we still can.

Materials are not of Audi-level, as expected of course. But they do feel robust enough to last for many years to come. To some extent, it is less stressful and therefore more enjoyable to use practical interiors like these as a daily runabout, simply because you don’t have to concern yourself with having an immaculate interior.

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A Compelling Case | SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

Gone are the days where large capacity engines are needed for a car’s lively performance. The introduction of turbochargers has allowed even the base-model in any line-up to drive decently.

Cleverly designed to install without intrusive mechanical alterations onto the 1,998cc SKYACTIV-G engine, the BBR Stage 1 turbocharger upgrade is specified to enhance drivability as well as outright power. Post conversion, the turbocharger upgrade indicates a 0-100 km/h time slashed from 7.3 to a scorching 5 seconds flat. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

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Stage 1 Turbo Now Available For MX-5!

IN BBR Stage 1, Turbocharger, Stage 1, BBR, Mazda MX-5, Mazda, Miata, SKYACTIV-G

Want more power out of your MX-5? How does 248 bhp sound like?

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Ferrari’s 458 Italia replacement lands here in Singapore.

IN Ferrari, Singapore, 488 GTB

Now with a pair of turbochargers, Maranello’s V8-powered 488 GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) is a hark back to the old wall poster-worthy 308 GTB.

A small petrol engine that powers Ford cars including the new Fiesta has fought off competition from premium brands and supercars to win the ‘Oscars’ of the engine world for an unprecedented third time in a row. Ford Motor Company’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine — which lowers fuel consumption without sacrificing power — today was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for its drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology.

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Ford's Small 1.0-litre EcoBoost Wins Big

IN Ford, EcoBoost, 1.0-litre EcoBoost, Engine, 2014 International Engine of the Year

Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is 2014 International Engine of the Year; an unprecedented third consecutive victory

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California Girls

IN Ferrari, California, Turbo, Singapore, Launch

No bikinis or sun-kissed skin here, but the new California T is certainly a mighty fine lady indeed.

Let's take a closer look at the exterior, there's a beefed-up new bumper with integrated front fog lights, black honeycomb inserts with silver guards and silver roof rails, all of which have become a signature for the Cross range.

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The Angry Car | Volkswagen CrossPolo 1.2 TSI

IN Volkswagen, Polo, CrossPolo, 1.2 TSI

Launched at a time of high COEs, the trendy and well-packaged Volkswagen CrossPolo misses out on being found in more homes. You can see why it's not too happy about that.

In order to convert such power into efficient propulsion, the front axle is equipped with a mechanical, multi-plate limited-slip differential. This helps reduce wheel slip when there are very high lateral forces under acceleration, for example, or changes in the texture of the road surface. It is also ideal for forays onto the race track.

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Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition

IN Opel, Corsa, OPC, NÃ¼rburgring

Looks like everyone is having a NÃ¼rburgring Edition of some sort nowadays. The limited Opel Corsa OPC is one of them, just 500 units of this raw pocket-rocket powerhouse will be available.

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Singapore's Best Mitsubishi Evo | Entry Seven (7)

IN Mitsubishi, Evo, Cycle & Carriage, Singapore, Evo 9, Evo X, Evo 10, Turbo

This legendary Kawasaki Green Evo IX is certainly hard to miss. Then again, this 2-time Johor Circuit Drag-race champion is so fast, it MIGHT just be too quick for your eye. Monster? You bet!

Motorsports

CitroÃ«n DS3 WRC

CitroÃ«n has unleashed an all-new contender for the 2011 World Rally Championship - the CitroÃ«n DS3 WRC, the hotly anticipated replacement for the multi-championship winning C4 WRC.

Disc brakes are fitted to all wheels, with ventilated discs and Brembo double piston, fixed calipers at the front. Suspension is derived from a tried and tested Abarth configuration with the front provided by independent McPherson struts, while rear suspension is semi-independent with a torsion bar. Abarth has also fitted a larger anti-roll bar together with front springs that are 20% harder than those of a standard suspension system.

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Italian Sting | Abarth Punto Evo

The scorpion stings again! This baby 'Evo' is Fiat's hotter Punto hatchback. Powered by a 170bhp Multiair 1.4 turbo petrol engine, it has some 'go' to match it's racy looks.