Audi R8 V12 TDI Production Model Development Halted

According to AutoExpress who spoke with a "high level" Audi official, the cost of modifying the R8 to accommodate the massive 6.0-liter V12 TDI engine was simply too high for them to recoup through the limited sales this model would have produced. The issue was further complicated by the fact that diesel sales in the US are nothing short of dismal, making the V12 TDI a hard sell considering that the US accounts for nearly a third of all R8's sold.
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Volkswagen Scirocco GT Gains 170PS TDI Engine in the UK

One of the world's diesel-crazy countries is getting a more powerful Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI. Already available is the 2.0-litre TDI making 140PS (103kW) while this latest TDI addition to the Scirocco range delivers 170PS (125kW) at 4,200rpm. More relevant to the diesel lump is the torque figure which goes up to 258 lbs ft (350Nm) at 1,750rpm.


The Scirocco GT is said to return 53.3 mpg on the combined Euro cycle. C02 emissions are 139g/km for the manual and 147g/km for the DSG.


Mated to the 2.0-litre common rail TDI is a choice of a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed DSG transmission. Performance is stated as 8.1 seconds for the 0 - 62mph and 138mph for the top speed for both cars. The DSG variant manages a top end of 136mph.


Standard equipment as per GT trim level includes a 6-CD changer, a multifunction computer, and a rain and dusk sensor. Safety items are ABS, ESP and six airbags. Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) which allows the driver to select his/her preferred suspension and steering response settings. To top it off all new 19-inch alloy wheels will be sold as options.


Prices have been set at £21,755 for the manual and £23,060 for the DSG.
via:World Car Fans




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Economical BMW X3 xDrive 18d Introduced - 6.2 litres/100 km

A new entry-level BMW X3 has been announced. The X3 xDrive 18d may be marked as 18d giving the assumption of a 1.8-litre but it is in fact, using a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine. Delivering 105kW (143hp) of power at 4,000rpm and 350Nm of torque at 1,750rpm, the new model is certainly not short of grunt. But where it will excel the most is in the fuel economy arena.

BMW says the xDrive 18d will sip an average of 6.2 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres (or average 45.6mpg imp.) in the EU cycle. That gives it a range of between 650 and 700 kilometres to the tank.

The X3 has been a good seller for BMW, with the current model having sold over 500,000 units since its introduction in 2003. It was for a long time the only premium SUV in its class of cars. BMW still sells more AWD vehicles in the premium segment than any other player. The X3 plays a major role in that.

Potential buyers of the car can choose from petrol and diesel engines ranging in power output from 110kW (150hp) to 210kW (286hp) for the twin turbo diesel xDrive35d.
Source: BMW via:World Car Fans






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New Video and Photos for Porsche Cayenne Diesel and 911 GT3

Following its world debut at Geneva Motor Show last week, Porsche will launch the new 911 series of economic car tires and diesel Cayenne in Germany in the first paragraph of the 19 AMI Motor Show. Can be said that the Cayenne diesel will be assembled in China because it is the Porsche Leipzig Factory only happened a few miles of the place of acute myocardial infarction view. Other models are planned exhibition at the new Boxster and Cayman models.


Running Cayenne V6 diesel is 3.0 liters of diesel 240hp (176kW) and 550Nm of torque. Porsche said that an average of 9.3 liters per 100 kilometers, it has been coughing 244g/km of carbon dioxide emissions. Transmission system is a Tiptronic S and will be installed at all of the automobile production.


German sports car fans will be pleased to learn that the provision of the new 2010 911 economic car tires will also be launched in Germany first. Economic car tires at the naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six engine, come up with 435hp (320kW) and 317 feet - pounds of torque. This is the installation of PASM, LED lights before and after the group updated spoiler and larger air intakes.


Pricing for the diesel Cayenne From € 47,250. At economic car tires will be priced at € 98,100 in Europe, in Germany, € 116947 - because value-added tax and special features of the home and the market is only 112,200 U.S. dollars in the United States. UK customers will be charged at least £ 81,914 of the 2010 economic car tires.

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Geneva Preview: Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets the TechArt Treatment

For some reason, Porsche tuner TechArt has decided to release an exclusive aerokit for the recently introduced Cayenne diesel used Audi-derived, 240-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 TDI engine. Although less extreme than the company's other adjustment package, accessorized Cayenne diesel certainly come to the fore.

TechaArt the Aero package includes a pre-spoiler with additional lights, side skirts, roof spoiler, a tailgate on the proliferation and integrated headlights / tail light decoration. All the components are from high quality polyurethane RIM Corporation.


Package to be complemented by a set of 21 inch alloy wheels 295/35 tires continental tires, but buyers can also choose 22-inch alloys. If your pockets can handle it, TechArt also provides a wide range of internal upgrades, including a new steering wheel, alloy pedals, and the full leather treatment.





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