Coverage tagged Engines.
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Porsche confirms the seventh-generation 911 will launch with a seven-speed manual gearbox, setting a new benchmark for production car transmissions ahead of its Frankfurt debut.
Judges ruled that ‘TDI’ describes a technical feature and cannot be registered as a trademark, rejecting Audi and Volkswagen’s appeal in 2011.
A Swedish publication has previewed a pre-production Audi Q3 RS, revealing a 300hp five-cylinder turbo and subtle exterior changes, but official production plans remain uncertain.
Swiss-built GG Taurus reverse trike uses a BMW K1200 engine to challenge the Can-Am Spyder, offering 175bhp, a 220km/h top speed and car licence eligibility in Europe.
Official images and technical details of the 2012 BMW M5 F10 have surfaced ahead of the model’s public debut, confirming a 560PS twin-turbo V8 and major performance upgrades.
BMW’s 2012 M5 F10 debuts with a 4.4-litre S63 twin-turbo V8, delivering 560PS and 680Nm, marking a shift from the previous V10 and introducing advanced turbocharging technology.
The 2012 BMW M5 F10 will be offered with a six-speed manual transmission, alongside the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, following speculation about a manual option.
Jens Eklund’s custom Audi A5, now packing 1000hp from a turbocharged five-cylinder engine, is stripped and modified for serious drag strip performance.
The 2012 Jeep Wrangler replaces its 3.8-litre V6 and four-speed automatic with Chrysler’s Pentastar 3.6-litre V6 and a new five-speed auto, delivering more power and improved efficiency.
Volkswagen Group is preparing a trio of two-seater roadsters, each with its own brand identity but sharing a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive platform.
Ferrari’s F599 GTB Fiorano arrived in 2006 with a 6.0-litre V12, delivering 620hp and setting a new benchmark for front-engined supercars.
The seventh-generation Corvette debuts with a 450hp 6.2-litre V8, new styling, and Stingray branding, replacing the outgoing C6 after nearly a decade in production.
Oklahoma-based Classic Recreations launches the Shelby GT500CR Venom, blending 1967 Mustang looks with a supercharged 427 V8 and modern chassis upgrades.
Mercedes-Benz has added its ECO start/stop system as standard to the S 350 BlueTEC, reducing official fuel consumption to 6.2 litres per 100km without raising the price.
Volkswagen began full-scale vehicle production at its Kaluga facility in October 2009, marking a €570 million investment and a major step in localising its Russian operations.
Rumours in early 2011 suggested VW could quadruple Alfa Romeo’s sales and bring Porsche-developed flat-four engines to the Italian marque, but Fiat resisted all takeover efforts.
Dodge has unveiled the 2012 Charger SRT8, featuring a new 6.4-litre HEMI V8 producing 465hp and a host of performance upgrades compared to the previous SRT-8.
The Giulietta line-up gains a new 2.0-litre JTDM-2 diesel with 140bhp, offering improved efficiency, strong torque and lower emissions for buyers seeking a balance of performance and economy.
MINI introduces the Cooper SD, its most powerful diesel model yet, offering 143hp, improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions across Hatch, Clubman, Convertible and Countryman variants.
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering offers a factory-backed package to take the Cadillac CTS-V’s supercharged V8 from 556hp to over 700hp, including a two-year warranty.
Porsche is weighing the introduction of diesel-powered Cayenne and Panamera models to the US market, following rising demand for luxury diesels among American buyers.
AMG's next generation will adopt hybrid systems focused on efficiency, as Daimler signals a move to lower fuel consumption rather than chasing extra power.
Audi’s quattro Concept features a longitudinally mounted 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine, producing 408hp and paired with a rear-biased quattro all-wheel-drive system.
The third-generation SLK arrives with a sharper design, new engine range, Magic Sky Control roof and improved efficiency, with European orders starting January 2011.