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

Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible debuts at 2012 New York International Auto Show
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Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible makes its official public debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show

April 6, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible makes its official public debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show

The new Bentley Continental GTC V8 convertible will make its official public debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The new 4.0 litre, twin turbocharged Continental GTC V8, and its coupe counterpart the Continental GT V8, achieve exceptional standards for power-to-emissions in the high luxury sports car sector. [Read More]

Volvo S60 Polestar
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Volvo adds Polestar tuning to more models

April 2, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Volvo adds Polestar tuning to more models

From 2 April 2012, all Volvo T6 R-Design variants, the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design and the Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design (see full vehicle list below) will be optimised with Polestar’s unique engine management software which gives significant power and torque upgrades. [Read More]

BMW i8 Spyder ext
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BMW i8 Concept Spyder

April 2, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on BMW i8 Concept Spyder

The BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is an open-top two-seater embodying a form of personal mobility with equal sporting and emotional appeal. As well as adopting intelligent technologies and innovative design, BMW i is pursuing an all-embracing approach defined to a significant degree by sustainability throughout the value chain.
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Mercedes Benz SL 65 AMG 2012 MY
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Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG 2012

March 23, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG 2012

The new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG is the V12 roadster in the line-up from the Stuttgart-based manufacturer. The AMG 6.0-litre V12 “biturbo” (twin-turbocharged) engine develops a maximum output of 463 kW (630 hp) and maximum torque of 1000 newton metres. [Read More]

Nissan GT-R 2012 MY
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2012 Nissan GT-R

March 23, 2012 Rob Fraser Comments Off on 2012 Nissan GT-R

The 2012 Nissan GT-R, which goes on sale in Australia this week for a cool $170,000 , offers significant enhancements in efficiency, performance, handling and driver comfort, combined with a heightened equipment level over theprevious Nissan GT-R. [Read More]