Vauxhall’s upped the stakes in the super-saloon market by launching a new VXR8 GTS, which packs 580PS thanks to its supercharged V8 engine. At £54,999 the rebadged Holden HSV is significantly cheaper than all of its performance rivals, such as the BMW M5, Jaguar XFR-S and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.The new GTS is Australia’s most powerful production car.
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak got a chance at last to perform a dress rehearsal outside of Peugeot Sports factory at Mont Ventoux before June’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado.
BMW revealed a new special edition designed for the Japanese market, this time based on the new 7 Series sedan. We talk about the BMW 7 Series V12 Bi-turbo, a model powered by a 6.0-liter V12 powerplant producing 554 horsepower.
Lamborghini is to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the 2013 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (14-16 June), giving visitors the chance to experience classic and modern Lamborghinis with a display of classic vehicles, showing visitors the colourful evolution of the iconic Italian marque. A selection of supercars will also make a full bore attack of the 1.2-mile racing course.
Marking five decades of production for Lamborghini, there will be a display of some of the brand’s most famous models from its history, including a rare 1988 25th Anniversary Countach, a Diablo, the first production model from the marque to officially top 200 mph, and the Jalpa, one of only 410 ever manufactured by Lamborghini in the 1980s.
One of the biggest gatherings of BMW enthusiasts takes place in the United States, proving they have a closely knit and very devoted fan base for the German car maker. This year it took place on 18th May 2013.
