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Nissan’s chief powertrain engineer, Shinichi Kiga, says Infiniti’s VC-T engine is expected to deliver a (combined) fuel economy that is 27 percent better than the brand’s current 3.7-liter V6 power plant. Power output for the VC-T is rated at 268 bhp and 390 Nm of torque.
Happenings

Infiniti's New Engine To Shape Industry?

IN Infiniti, QX50, VC engine, VC-T engine, VC-T, Variable Compression, Variable Compression-Turbo, Turbocharged, Infiniti engine, 2018,

Infiniti will be rolling out the industry's first variable compression engine - lets see if this will be a "Win-finiti"


James Pearman, Director of The Performance Company and Liberty Walk EU said, “The Performance Car Show in 2017 was such a success, we simply had to come back! We are planning something really special for our fans at the show, the first reveal of a special Aventador and the display of our unique Mustang.”
Modified

2018 Liberty Walk Aventador To Be Revealed

IN Lamborghini, Lambo, Aventador, Liberty Walk, Liberty Walk Aventador, 2018 Liberty Walk Aventador, Performance Car Show 2018

Liberty Walk EU to reveal bespoke Aventador and showcase unique Ford Mustang at Performance Car Show


Development of the new car was led by the engineers of Bentley Motorsport’s in-house team based in Crewe, together with designers and technicians at Bentley’s motorsport technical partner, M-Sport. The new Continental GT3 has been designed from the all-new Continental GT road car, utilising it’s mostly aluminium structure as the foundation to deliver a race-ready weight of significantly less than 1,300 kg and helping to deliver an ideal weight distribution for racing.
Motorsports

Bentley Reveals New GT3 Race Car

IN Bentley, Continental, GT3, Race car, Bentley Continental GT3, Continental GT, Bentley Motorsport, Blancpain, 2018

New Continental GT3 race car based on all-new Continental GT road car; Bentley Motorsport aims for Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup titles


With 430 hp at 7,000 rpm and 440 Nm of torque from 4,000 rpm, 0-100 km/h is dispatched in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 290 km/h. Helping to harness all that power is a comprehensive range of new aero elements - a new ultra-lightweight front clam with unique carbon fibre ducts has wider radiator apertures and a new mesh pattern grille to provide a more combative aspect and to allow for a new front splitter and air curtain mechanism to reduce drag. The lightweight rear clam panel supports the larger, straight motorsport wing to increase downforce without impacting the car’s overall drag coefficient. The new design front and rear clam panels are 6.8 kg lighter than those on any other Exige. Lotus’ expertise in lightweight design has played its part in reducing the overall dry weight by 12 kg to 1,059 kg, with the vehicle down to 1,056 kg in its lightest configuration. This, combined with the dramatic jump in raw power, raises the Cup’s power to weight from 355 hp / tonne (Cup 380) to 407 hp / tonne.
Happenings

Mad, Mad Lotus: The Exige Cup 430

IN Lotus, Exige, Cup, Exige Cup 430, Lotus Exige Cup 430, UK

This full-production model is the most extreme Exige ever conceived by Lotus, offering 407 hp/tonne


Powered mainly by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine, that on its own, pushes out a decent 181 bhp and 290 Nm of torque. But coupled with the huge battery that sits under the rear boot, the combined power output is a rather heady 252 bhp and a cumulative torque figure of 420 Nm. This enables the hybrid 3-Series to hit 100 km/h from standstill in 6.1 seconds and propels it to a 225 km/h top speed.
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BMW 330e iPerformance | Electrifying

We test the first model in BMW’s performance range - the 330e packs some hybrid punch while retaining its 3-Series drive characteristics


Despite Singapore having one of the lowest fatality rates in the world of 15.8 deaths per 100,000 motor vehicles, Bosch believes that there is room for improvement, especially when compared to other highly developed cities. During an interview with Klaus Landhaeusser, General Manager of Automotive Sales for Bosch in Southeast Asia, he highlighted the comparatively lower fatality rates in European countries — 4.8 in the United Kingdom, and 7.9 in Germany — and attributed them to regulations that mandated safety systems such as the antilock braking system (ABS) and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
Happenings

Bosch showcases automotive safety technologies

IN Safe Driving and Mobility Conference 2017, Automobile Association of Singapore, AAS, 2017, Bosch

We experience Bosch's automotive road safety technologies


To be publicly revealed in the first quarter of 2018, it will be delivered ahead of a second future Ultimate Series model codenamed BP23 that aims to be the world’s first Hyper-GT. As members of the McLaren Ultimate Series, both will be produced in very limited numbers and all examples are already assigned. Ultimate Series models are positioned above McLaren’s core Super Series and have a distinct focus; previous examples of the Series include the McLaren P1 and McLaren P1 GTR.
Happenings

Debut of the wildest McLaren yet

IN McLaren, Ultimate Series, 2018

McLaren to reveal an addition to the Ultimate Series next year


“The new PML Online Shop extends the reach and accessibility of BMW Lifestyle and BMW Accessories beyond the existing retail area in our showrooms,” says Horst Herdtle, Managing Director of Performance Motors Limited.
Happenings

Performance Motors brings BMW Lifestyle online

IN BMW, Performance Motors, PML Online Shop, 2017

Love online shopping? Local BMW distributor launches their ‘PML Online Shop’


With this 252 bhp variant (the base model gets 190 bhp), Quattro is standard. The lovely new chassis platform known as 'MLB-Evo chassis' yields a car that is lighter, more playful and nimble on the road. Steering inputs are precisely executed and while a little on the light side, never feels vague. I’d dare say the combination of a strong power output and sublime handling almost makes this A5 quite S5-like! I enjoyed driving it more than I did the 3.0-litre S4.
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Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI Quattro | Evolutionary

The second generation A5 is even better before. Based on Audi’s MLB-Evo chassis, the new car is both great to drive and practical to boot!


The program was focused on race simulations and optimization of the energy management of the new single-gear motor-generator unit (MGU). Audi Factory drivers Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi conducted testing on four cars belonging to Team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, amidst temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius — impressively, all cars ran with complete reliability despite the heat.
Motorsports

Audi e-tron impresses at Formula E test

IN Audi, Audi Sport, Valencia, Formula E

Team Audi Sport ABT's Schaeffler completed the most laps of all teams


Front bumper with extra large air intakes? Lovely. Bulges on the bonnet? Aggressive. Pronounced shoulder lines and wide wheel arches at every corner? Striking, yes. Detailed rear bumper for better aerodynamics? Good for warning clueless tailgaters. Four exhaust tips? Means business for sure. Big wheels? Yummy…
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Coupe Special 4 — Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG Coupe

IN Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, C63, C63 S, Coupe, C-Class, C63 S AMG Coupe, AMG, Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, Daimler, MB, Cycle & Carriage

Looks promising, but can it perform equally as good? Does it 'dance' too much like its predecessor?


Bentley’s Director of Motorsport, Brian Gush commented, “Securing the Endurance Cup Teams title is testament to the hard work that every single member of Bentley Motorsport and Bentley Team M-Sport has put in to this season. We’ll be back next year aiming to go one better and secure the driver’s title too.”
Motorsports

Bentley wins Blancpain

IN Bentley, Bentley Motors, Bentley Motorsport, Blancpain GT Series, Continental GT3

Bentley Motorsport wins the world’s toughest GT3 endurance title


The facility is capable of attending to 70 cars daily, with state-of-the-art innovations such as the award-winning Car-o-Liner Collision Repair System and environmentally friendly Cromax Pro Paint System available to meet the growing motoring needs of drivers.
Happenings

MBM Wheelpower launches MBM AutoCity

IN Singapore, MBM Wheelpower, Sin Ming, Sin Ming AutoCity, MBM AutoCity

MBM Wheelpower launches one of Singapore’s largest independent car service centres


With an additional 40 horsepower squeezed from the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6, the Macan Turbo Performance Package whacks out 440 bhp and 600 Nm of torque. Making this one quick SUV. 0-100 km/h flies in at 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 272 km/h means a rocket-ship ride for daddy and all onboard.
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Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Package | Power Packed

IN Porsche, Macan, Singapore, Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Package, Stuttgart

If having a 'standard' 400 bhp SUV is not enough for you, you'll need the Porsche Macan Turbo Performance Package!


The record was not a one-hit wonder either, as another GT2 RS piloted by Lars Kern and Nick Tandy was able to set multiple record-breaking laps before the ultimate final record time was set. It was Kern, a Porsche test driver by trade and a passionate racer, who accomplished the 6:47.3 record lap time with an average speed of 184.11 km/h.
Happenings

GT2 RS blitzes the Nordschleife

IN Porsche, Porsche 911, 911, 911 GT2, 911 GT2 RS, Nürburgring, Nürburgring Nordschleife

Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS sets a new record for road cars on the Nürburgring Nordschleife


An all-new aluminium spaceframe termed the ‘Architecture of Luxury’ underpins the New Phantom, which is 30 percent more rigid than the spaceframe architecture of the outgoing Phantom. The Architecture of Luxury was designed and engineered from the ground up to allow scalability, and will thus underpin every future Rolls-Royce model regardless of weight or propulsion.
Happenings

New chapter in the Rolls-Royce story

IN Rolls-Royce, Rolls Royce, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Phantom, Rolls-Royce Phantom

The latest luxury benchmark lands in Singapore


Improving on the outgoing Huracán LP620-2 Super Trofeo, the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO features entirely redesigned aerodynamics, new safety devices, as well as several improvements in the mechanical and electronic fronts.
Happenings

Revised Huracán racecar unveiled

IN Lamborghini, Automobili Lamborghini, Lamborghini Squadra Corse, Lamborghini Centro Stile, Roger Dubuis

New Huracán Super Trofeo EVO drops, in conjunction with Roger Dubuis partnership


Unlike its predecessor that was based on the smaller C-Class, the new E-Class Coupé is based on the E-Class saloon, thus offering more space and comfort with the larger footprint. The car has grown 123 mm longer, 74 mm wider and 33 mm taller, resulting in increased rear knee room, shoulder room and headroom.
Happenings

A new member of the E-Class family

IN Singapore, Mercedes-Benz, E-class, Coupe, E200, E300

Mercedes-Benz unveils the new E-Class Coupé at the Mercedes-Benz Centre


First to quiz the F1 driver was 12-year old Danial Hakimi, an avid karter who has competed in the Rok Cup and X30 Southeast Asia series. Danial sought advice from Ericsson on overcoming setbacks (in racing), to which he quipped “be strong in yourself and believe in yourself”.
Happenings

EDOX holds a meet and greet session with F1 driver Marcus Ericsson

IN Singapore, Singapore Grand Prix, Singapore GP, Sauber, Sauber F1, Marcus Ericsson, EDOX, 2017

The Swiss watchmaker launches their latest timepiece in partnership with the Sauber F1 team


The event also marked a Mercedes-AMG milestone — the 50th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz’s performance arm. Over the past half-century, Mercedes-AMG has upheld their brand promise of ‘Driving Performance’, and continues to do so with the new Mercedes-AMG E63 S.
Happenings

Hamilton, Bottas and the new E63 S

IN Singapore, Mercedes-Benz, AMG, E-class, E63 S, 2017

Mercedes-Benz hosted an F1 driver meet-and-greet in conjunction with local debut of the E63 S



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