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- Video: Supercars are "disturbing the peace" in London
- TopSpeed's 2010 Paris Auto Show Recap: The Show and Concept Cars Day 1 and Day 2
- Ian Fleming's classic AC Aceca Coupe sells at auction for $125,000
- Audi will bring more RS models to the US market
- 2012 Cayman CS officially confirmed
- Citroen DS line-up will include a sports car
- Citroen DS3 WRC
| Video: Supercars are "disturbing the peace" in London Posted: 02 Oct 2010 12:00 PM PDT
If you ask us, we don't see this as a problem more than it is a Godsend. Can you imagine living in a neighborhood that has more supercars than, well, houses? Unfortunately, not everybody shares our enthusiasm for revving engines and high-octane exotics. According to Bloomberg, residents of the Knightbridge district, one of London's most exclusive neighborhoods, have become a little weary of all the supercars loitering in the area with one resident even going so far as saying that it sounds like Le Mans all day and everyday. The report also goes on and says that residents of Knightbridge have started protest groups in an effort to curtail the excessive noise these cars produce, especially during the wee hours of the morning when everybody's trying to get some sleep. The increasing number of supercars in the area are mostly owned by wealthy Middle Easterners that are on vacation in London. With the Middle Eastern summer in full swing, these people often fly to London – with supercars in tow – to leave the sweltering heat of their respective countries. Unfortunately, a lot of Londoners are become more and more agitated at these people, not because they're going to their neighborhood, but because they're bringing their "abhorrently" noisy rides with them. Video: Supercars are "disturbing the peace" in London originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 2 October 2010 12:00 EST.
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| TopSpeed's 2010 Paris Auto Show Recap: The Show and Concept Cars Day 1 and Day 2 Posted: 02 Oct 2010 11:00 AM PDT Last night, we published an nice overview of the production models at the Paris Motor Show for the first day. Hard to believe the unveilings are about over, but it was one heck of a day to say the least. It was hard not to love most of the vehicles that were shown at the motor show, as most where stunningly gorgeous, powered by decent motors and some will be extremely rare. Take for instance the Ferrari SA APERTA. Only 80 of these machines will be made and the lucky people who purchase them will get a fantastic front-mounted V12. We also had the new Peugeot 508, a French made sedan that will take the place of the average in nearly every way, 407. The exterior design is stunning and the interior is wonderfully laid out. We’re not sure how well it will be built, but Peugeot’s been getting better as of late, as we’ll just have to wait and see. Concepts on the hand, don’t have any of these flaws. It doesn’t matter how well there built or how many will be made, because, none will be. That’s why we love them. Automakers get to design unique machines that might be on our roads in the future. Show cars are vehicles that will be made, but not exactly the way the appear at the moment. Hit the jump to see them, TopSpeed's 2010 Paris Auto Show Recap: The Show and Concept Cars Day 1 and Day 2 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 2 October 2010 11:00 EST.
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| Ian Fleming's classic AC Aceca Coupe sells at auction for $125,000 Posted: 02 Oct 2010 06:00 AM PDT James Bond may have gotten all the fame – and the ladies, for that matter - but the man behind the secret agent, Ian Fleming, certainly doesn't need any introductions himself. The latter may not be as famous as the man he created, but for those within the auto industry, Fleming holds a soft spot in our hearts for his love of cars. You can even say that Bond, when it comes to automobile taste, is a reflection of his creator. Fleming was known to have owned a number of Bentleys in his life and at last week's Bonhams' Goodwood revival sale, a car that once belonged to the beloved author was put up for auction. That car was an AC Aceca Coupe, one of only six surviving models anywhere in the world. Knowing that Fleming formerly owned it, bidding for the Aceca Coupe was fast and heavy. In the end, the AC Aceca Coupe was sold for an impressive £80,000, which is somewhere around $125,000 at the current exchange rates. We don't know if we'd shell out that much money to buy a car, but considering the history and the name – and status – of the man behind James Bond, whoever won the AC Aceca Coupe probably isn't complaining a whole lot. Ian Fleming's classic AC Aceca Coupe sells at auction for $125,000 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 2 October 2010 06:00 EST.
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| Audi will bring more RS models to the US market Posted: 01 Oct 2010 08:00 PM PDT During a recent interview Audi Quattro General Manger of Development Stephan Reil talked about the company’s plans for the US market. It seems that next to the TT-RS, America is likely to have even more performance-oriented RS models. First of them will be the RS5, set to come here in 2012 as a 2013 model. The delay is caused by an update that is prepared for the entire A5 line-up. A new RS4 is possible to be revealed next year. But the SUVs in Audi’s line-up will not receive an RS version. According to Mr. Reil, the letters ’RS’ stand for "ultimate performance, driving dynamics, and what is technically possible for a SUV." The only SUV that could be considered for this update is the Q7 V12 TDI but it weights to much and it can not hit the’ driving dynamics’ bar. Also the A8 won’t get a RS package; it is just too big. Audi will bring more RS models to the US market originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 20:00 EST.
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| 2012 Cayman CS officially confirmed Posted: 01 Oct 2010 07:00 PM PDT After the 911 Carerra GTS, Porsche will also unveil the Cayman CS or "Club Sport". Official debut will be made at the Los Angeles Auto Show and sales will begin in early 2011 at a price of $66,330. Compared to a standard Cayman S, the CS version will be 162-184lbs lighter and will feature aluminum doors, fabric door pulls, lightweight hatch, optional lexan window and 19" unique lightweight wheels. The CS packet also includes: sport bucket seats, revalved steering assist, locking rear differential standard, uprated brakes (optional), restylized front fascia, Cayman Club Sport side graphics, Rear diffuser, Ducktail-style larger rear spoiler (fixed), Club Sport Insignia badging in interior and optional "Track Pack", includes partial roll cage, harness and fittings plus fire extinguisher. Under the hood there will be a 3,4 liter engine that will deliver 333 HP. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made in 4,6 seconds. 2012 Cayman CS officially confirmed originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 19:00 EST.
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| Citroen DS line-up will include a sports car Posted: 01 Oct 2010 06:00 PM PDT Next to the DS3 and DS4, the newly launched Citroen DS line-up will include a series of new models, including a sports car said the company boss Frederic Banzet at the Paris Auto Show. Talking to AutoCar he said that a sports car is seriously taken under consideration. But until we’ll have the chance to see it on the streets we will see more derivatives of the DS3. And the first of them will be a soft-top DS3. Citroen’s DS models are distinguished by: striking LED light, a chrome-finished waistline surrounding dark tinted windows, muscular wheel arches, tautly drawn roofline with a spoiler for added vitality, chrome rear bumper and light clusters highlights. The DS3 model gets a 1.6 turbo THP engine that delivers a total of 155 HP, while the DS4 will get a HDi 110 engine combined with Citroen's micro-hybrid e-HDi technology. The two models will go on sale in 2011. Citroen DS line-up will include a sports car originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 18:00 EST.
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| Posted: 01 Oct 2010 05:00 PM PDT Citroen has unveiled the DS3 WRC rally car at the Paris Auto Show. This new model will replace the C4 WRC in the 2011 World Rally Championship. Official debut will be made at the Rally Sweden in February 2011. There will be two teams entering the competition: Sébastien Loeb / Daniel Elena and Sébastien Ogier / Julien Ingrassia. As a reminder, Ford already announced its participation in this contest with the new Fiesta RS WRC. The DS3 WRC is powered by a 1.6-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine that delivers 300 HP. It also features cooling vents and aerodynamic parts designed to improve road holding at high speeds. The four-wheel-drive transmission incorporates a six-gear sequential gearbox and front and rear mechanical differentials. The new FIA rules ban costly materials such as titanium and carbon-fibre, and standardise certain parts like the turbocharger and limit the changes that can be made to the vehicle during its lifetime. Rally nevertheless remains a great testing ground for driving new advances in vehicle technology. Press release after the jump. Citroen DS3 WRC originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 17:00 EST.
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