Porsche Cayenne Turbo S


In 2006, Porsche added the Turbo S trim level to its Cayenne lineup, which brought the sport SUV?s already impressive output up to 520 horsepower. The 2007 model year was a one-year break for the Cayenne and when it returned in 2008, the Turbo S was not offered, but it did return again for the 2009 and 2010 model years. It looks like Porsche is going to try again, as it just announced that the Turbo S will make its triumphant return in the 2013 model year.

Much like the 911 Turbo S, the Cayenne Turbo S will share most of its styling and DNA with the step-down Turbo model. The biggest changes between the Turbo and Turbo S models will be some basic creature comfort additions, handling and braking changes, and most importantly, more power!

With the world of performance SUVs starting to get slightly crowded, how well can the top-line Cayenne Turbo S do in this quickly flooding marketplace? Does it really have enough additions over the Turbo model to constitute a price hike and how much is the price hike?

These questions and many more will be answered in our full review.

Updated 10/18/2012: Porsche has unveiled a very cool trailer video for their latest Cayenne Turbo S featuring the SUV in action on the track. Watch Gordon Robertson, Chief Driving Instructor testing the car on the track at its birthplace in Leipzig.

Updated 01/22/2013: Porsche USA has finally announced prices for the top version Cayenne Turbo S. Hit the jump for a full pricing and options list.

Click past the jump to read the review of the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 22 January 2013 14:30 EST.

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Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/porsche/2013-porsche-cayenne-turbo-s-ar136154.html

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Nissan 370Z Nismo Euro-Spec


The Nismo version of the new-generation Nissan Z was initially announced back in 2009 and has undergone no major updates since. Today, however, Nissan Europe announced that an updated version of the 370Z Nismo will go on sale later in the summer, making it a 2013 model year.

Under the hood the car keeps the usual 3.7-liter V-6 engine, but output has been increased from the previous 328 horsepower up to 344 horsepower, while peak torque goes from 267 to 273 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and will sprint the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 5.2 seconds — 0.1 seconds faster than the previous year.

The exterior also receives a series of updates, including a bigger diffuser with integrated twin exhausts, wider side skirts, fixed rear wing and a new front splitter. The 370Z Nismo sits on a new set of 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tires sized 245/40R19 front and 285/35R19 rear.

The interior has also been updated with a new black and red trim, new Nismo sport seats and a new steering wheels wrapped in Alcantara.

There is no confirmation yet, but we assume that this is a nice preview for the 2014 U.S.-Spec 370Z Nismo.

Nissan 370Z Nismo Euro-Spec originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 22 January 2013 11:00 EST.

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Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/nissan/2014-nissan-370z-nismo-euro-spec-ar145008.html

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Glock to leave Marussia according to German media | 2013 F1 season

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Timo Glock will not drive for Marussia this year according to a report in Sport Bild.

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Alonso wins Madonna

Fernando Alonso won the kart race on the frozen lake at Madonna di Campiglio, despite being knocked into a spin at the first corner of the first event by his team mate Felipe Massa. He fought through the field and won the heat by bumping Ducati rider Nicky Hayden out of the way. “I always [...]

Source: http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/alonso-wins-madonna/

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