Coverage tagged Engines.
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Subaru has announced it will build a turbocharged BRZ, offering both STI and non-STI versions, with the range-topping model expected to reach 300hp.
Renault has revealed revised Scénic and Grand Scénic models for 2012, introducing updated styling, interior tweaks and two new diesel engines aimed at improved efficiency.
McLaren managing director Jonathan Neale has dismissed reports linking the team with a renewed Honda partnership for the new V6 turbo era, insisting Mercedes remains its focus.
BMW’s sixth-generation 3 Series swaps six-cylinder petrol engines for turbocharged fours, adds hybrid and efficiency tech, and grows in size while shedding weight.
BMW has revealed its 2012 3 Series, introducing new engines, improved efficiency and increased cabin space, with UK pricing and technical details now confirmed.
Clio, Modus, Twingo, Logan and Sandero models built in autumn 2010 face recall to replace potentially faulty valve half-cones in D4F, D4FT and D4D engines.
BMW has confirmed engine outputs, fuel economy and performance figures for the 2012 5 Series 520i, 525d and 528i, with new turbocharged petrol and diesel units.
Ginetta has launched the G60, a carbon-bodied British sports car powered by a 3.7-litre Ford V6, priced at £68,000 and targeting purist drivers.
Mahindra has launched the 2012 XUV500, a diesel-powered SUV offering 140hp, high equipment levels and pricing to challenge rivals like the Dacia Duster.
Eighteen-year-old Denislav Shishev has transformed a BMW Z3 M Coupe into a 530hp V10-powered machine, combining the S85 engine and SMG transmission from the E60 M5.
Nissan is reported to be considering a production run of a Juke crossover fitted with the GT-R’s 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6, producing 520 bhp and targeting Porsche 911 performance.
Chevrolet enthusiasts named the 1969 Camaro the brand’s greatest model in a centenary poll, favouring its design and rare high-performance variants over other historic Chevrolets.
The new Vauxhall Zafira Tourer enters the UK market at £21,000, undercutting the Ford S-Max and offering a range of petrol and diesel engines, including an ecoFLEX variant.
BMW has updated standard and optional equipment for its 2012 model year, affecting the 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series and M models with new features, revised packages and powertrain options.
The new Alpina D5 Bi-Turbo, based on the BMW 5 Series, delivers 345hp from a 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel while matching the fuel economy of the standard 530d.
German tuner Novitec has launched a suite of aerodynamic and power enhancements for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, targeting both petrol and diesel variants.
Russian tuner Total Race has extracted 444hp from the Volkswagen Touareg W12 twin-turbo, producing a video that highlights the SUV’s straight-line acceleration and tuning potential.
German start-up Rotary Supercars says its Predator GT will produce 2,800hp from a quad-turbo, eight-rotor engine, aiming to surpass the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport’s top speed and acceleration records.
Renault has taken the wraps off the new Clio, introducing a striking design, advanced engines and improved efficiency at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Opel has refreshed the Insignia for 2012 with new engine options, improved fuel efficiency, updated infotainment and subtle interior tweaks.
Brabus has launched a tuning package for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK, offering increased power outputs, revised aerodynamics and a range of wheel and tyre options.
Lexus will introduce a diesel-powered GS saloon to compete directly with German rivals, with the new engine expected from 2013 rather than at launch.
Casey Putsch constructed a full-size working replica of the 1989 Batmobile, fitting it with a US Navy turbine engine producing around 365bhp.
Chevrolet is launching the 2.0-litre Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel in the US this summer, aiming for 42 mpg on the highway and a starting price of $25,695.