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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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Spy Shots: 2012 BMW M6

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Published Aug. 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

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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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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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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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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First Drive: Suzuki Kizashi Turbo Concept [Review]

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Published June 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Leftlane recently had an opportunity to sample a concept version of a model that we think makes great sense for Suzuki's Kizashi lineup ... Suzuki - Suzuki Kizashi - Suzuki Kizashi Turbo Concept - Makes and Models - Automobile ...

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2011 Porsche Panamera V-6s On Sale In U.S. Starting June 5, Priced From $74,400

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Published June 4, 2010 at 11:15 a.m.

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When the Porsche Panamera launched in the U.S. last year, it came only in V-8 powered flavors, including the Panamera S, 4S and Turbo. This weekend, buyers will be able to scope out the V-6 versions, dubbed the Panamera and Panamera 4, on their local Porsche dealer lots. Priced to start at $74,400 and $78,900, respectively, the V-6 Panamera and ...

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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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