McLaren MP4-12C Testing in Spain

The XP8 and XP10, two XP Beta-phase prototypes feature significant technological advancements such as a revised iteration of the M838T twin-turbo engine, a gearbox featuring new gear ratios, a more efficient cooling package, new suspension geometry and upgraded electrics.

McLaren are claiming that the MP4 will have the best combination of road and track abilities of any car currently on sale. They are bound to say that but knowing how McLaren operate I wouldn’t bet against them.

Many thanks to McLaren for providing this video which gives an insight into a performance car testing programme from the perspective of the development team.

Here’s the Video, turn your speakers up or get a good set of headphones to hear that engine. Mark Vinnels, Programme Director New Vehicles and Chris Goodwin, Chief Test Driver explain all…

Video – McLaren MP4-12C – Prototype Testing in Spain

Find out more from Mclaren’s official Website McLaren MP4-12C

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McLaren MP4-12C, McLaren Automotive Reveals Details of its Next Generation of Prototypes

The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S boasts:

V8 4.7 litre engine, with power increased to 323kW
New gearshift management software, with new features designed to increase driving enjoyment
Front and rear suspension system featuring single-rate dampers, stiffer springs and lower ride height
Sports exhaust controlled by pneumatic valves for a deep, throaty and captivating sound

Maserati have made the Quattroporte look more sporting and aggressive with a new black engine grille and new headlights which are have a metallic titanium finish and a black twin oval exhaust system at the rear. The side and rear shadow line is finished in black around the doors, with body coloured door handles.

The interior includes new M-design seats with perforated Alcantara and leather.

This has surely got to be one of the most desirable large sports saloons in the world? I’d love to take one across Europe to check it out!

For more details go directly to Maserati’s site to check out the Maserati Quatrroporte Sport GT S

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Maserati Quatrroporte Sport GT S

Porsche have released this video of the New Porsche 997 GT3 based on the facelifted 997.

Porsche’s longstanding amazing test driver Walter Rohl (ex World Rally Champion) is the driver testing the GT3 in this video…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0wdXy8OUSM

If you enjoyed that then check out the Porsche Website to see more about the GT3 -- they’ve got a clever site set up for the GT3 which allows you to download sounds, make your own images of the GT3 and more. Here’s an image I made up… By the way, Metallic Black is one of my favorite colours…

Porsche 997 GT3 - Metallic Black

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New Porsche 997 GT3