Sports Car Guide

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Sports Cars are a dying breed. The hedonistic pleasure of having a vehicle simply for fun is reserved for a few who can afford it or those that are enthusiasts.

Sports cars are also a broad category, ranging from hot hatches to coupes and convertibles, sport saloons and now the new breed of sports SUVs that can transport a family and go from 0-100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and top out at 250 km/h plus.

We test them all for you, to drool over or to make an educated buying decision about which one suits you best

Audi RS 7 Sportback
Audi

Audi RS 7 Sportback due in early 2014

January 18, 2013 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Audi RS 7 Sportback due in early 2014

The Audi RS 7 Sportback, which is making its debut at the North American International Auto Show 2013 in Detroit, stands for dynamics at their most beautiful. Due in Australia in the frist qtr 2014, the large five-door coupe uses a 4.0 TFSI engine producing 412 kW. [Read More]

MINI Paceman 2013
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MINI Paceman Australian Pricing Announced

January 18, 2013 Anthony Hood Comments Off on MINI Paceman Australian Pricing Announced

The MINI Paceman will be launched in Australia with the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S models, priced from $35,900 and $44,100 respectively. The MINI Paceman borrows more than just its platform from its Countryman stable mate, as it shares the same standard specification for the respective models albeit with a couple of additions [Read More]

Lexus IS 250 C F Sport ext
Lexus

Lexus IS 250C F Sport

November 2, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Lexus IS 250C F Sport

The IS 250C F Sport – Lexus’ first convertible F Sport model. Available from mid-November, the IS 250C F Sport features a range of visual and dynamic upgrades over the standard IS 250C, including unique suspension calibration, wheel package and revised interior and exterior styling.
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Jaguar

Jaguar F-Type Makes Its Australian Debut

October 16, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Jaguar F-Type Makes Its Australian Debut

Ian Callum, Jaguar’s Director of Design, revealed the F-TYPE to the crowd that gathered on the harbour, all eager to see the new two-seater sports car. “The F-TYPE is instantly recognisable as a Jaguar,” said Ian. “It follows the ethos and design philosophy of exciting visual architecture, with beautiful lines and pure surfaces. What better place to preview the F-TYPE in Australia than against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney harbour.” [Read More]

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder at AIMS 2012

October 13, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder at AIMS 2012

Making its Oceanic debut is the Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder, giving the Australian public their first official look at this all-new entry-level supercar, ahead of its on-sale date later this year. Making its second official appearance in Australia will be the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, the pinnacle of Lamborghini’s range, which stole the show at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show. [Read More]

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition at AIMS 2012
FPV

FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition at AIMS 2012

October 13, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on FPV GT RSPEC Limited Edition at AIMS 2012

Touted as the most hard-core and advanced GT ever at its launch, the GT RSPEC Limited Edition Series, code-named Panther, will be a certain show-stopper with the Australian public when it makes an appearance at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in October [Read More]

Jaguar F Type at AIMS 2012
Jaguar

Jaguar F-TYPE convertible at AIMS 2012

October 13, 2012 Anthony Hood Comments Off on Jaguar F-TYPE convertible at AIMS 2012

In thrilling news for automotive fans across Asia-Pacific, Jaguar will be revealing its all-new sports car, the F-TYPE at Sydney in October. The F-TYPE will be initially launched as a convertible with a choice of three petrol engines – 340PS and 380PS versions of Jaguar’s all-new 3.0-litre supercharged V6 and a new derivative of its existing supercharged 5.0-litre V8. [Read More]