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Spy Shots: 2012 BMW M6

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It's still almost a year from reaching production, but the 2012 BMW M6 has been captured in testing by our spy photographers, for the first time testing on the Nurburgring. And it may be packing up to 600 horsepower from a tuned-up version of the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 found under the hoods of the X5 M and X6 M. Previous reports have indicated ...

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The World's First Twin-Turbo Ferrari Enzo [Save The Enzos]

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Published Aug. 17, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.

Rather than let his wrecked Enzo go to waste, one owner has converted his rarer-than-filet-at-Peter-Luger Italian stallion into a 1,000 hp salt flat beast. When we said "Save The Enzos," this twin-turbo Ferrari Enzo was exactly what we meant ... More » ...

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2011 Mercedes CLS: More Creases, New 429 HP V8 [Spy Photos]

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Published Aug. 17, 2010 at 3:15 p.m.

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Leaked brochure scans show the 2011 Mercedes CLS combines the CLS Shooting Brake Concept's creased look with the model's influential four-door coupe style and a new 429-hp twin-turbo 4.6-liter V8. A 570-hp AMG model's coming, too. [MBP via eMercedesBenz] ... More » ...

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Porsche Announces More Power, Individualization For Panamera

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Published Aug. 17, 2010 at 3:11 p.m.

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Whether you're a fan of the Humpback of Stuttgart or not, the Panamera is a truly impressive sedan, particularly in Turbo form. Thanks to the new set of individualization and performance options announced today, it's soon to be even more impressive, provided your pockets are deep enough. Most interesting is the new Powerkit upgrade for the Turbo ...

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New Porsche Panamera Upgrades Include $21,730 Turbo Powerkit

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Published Aug. 17, 2010 at 3:57 p.m.

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Porsche on Tuesday detailed new upgrades for the Panamera, including a Panamera Turbo Powerkit, a Sport Design package and 20-inch Panamera Sport wheels ...

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Ford's Ecoboost Engine Headed To American LeMans [Motorsports]

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Published Aug. 10, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

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The engine builders at Roush Yates have announced they're developing Ford's twin-turbo V6 Ecoboost to run in the 2011 American LeMans Series LMP2 class inside Lola chassis. Wait. Production-based engines being used in high-performance racing? That's unpossible. [Gas2] ... More » ...

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2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs. Lamborghini Gallardo vs. Porsche 911 Turbo

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Published July 29, 2010 at 2:00 a.m.

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Ferrari 458 Italia has created enormous excitement, but does it have the stuff to match up against the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera and Porsche 911 Turbo? ...

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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Will Get $900 Tax Credit

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Published June 4, 2010 at 10:35 a.m.

The IRS certified the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 for a tax credit of up to $900 under the Alternative Motor Vehicle provision. The ActiveHybrid 7 is the hybrid version of the 750i/Li and marries an electric motor to the twin-turbo ...

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BMW exec confirms M 1-Series, twin-turbo V8 for M5

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Published June 3, 2010 at 5:50 p.m.

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After months of rumors and spy shots, a top-ranking BMW official has finally confirmed that an M version of the 1-Series will make production ... BMW - BMW 1 Series - V8 engine - Makes and Models - Recreation ...

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Video: Hennessey Venom GT Twin Turbo Dynos 933 RWHP

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Published June 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

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Another day, another dyno. Earlier this week, we brought you the first video of the Hennessey Venom GT hitting 633 rear-wheel horsepower on the dyno, and today we have the official look at the Venom GT Twin Turbo hitting an astronomical 933 horsepower--at the wheels. This hysterical level of power will make the sub-2,400-pound car into a veritable ...

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