Topcar, the well-known Russian tuning company revealed today its latest tuning kit for the Porsche Panamera. As you can see from the photos, the new kit consists of a front bumper, piston skirt, thresholds, a new rear bumper with integrated air diffuser and additional antiwing and the bonnet. With this new aerodynamic kit, the tuner says that the coefficient of frontal resistance decreased by 0,24. And this is not all: the Panamera Stingray also features a new exhaust system and ECU which increased the total output to 550 hp (Panamera Turbo of course). The kit is completed by the 21-inch forged wheels. Inside, we find leather Nappa as well as carbon fiber accessories. The debut of the Porsche Panamera Stingray will be made at the Dream Car Show 2010 in Moscow on the 2nd of April. European debut will be made at the TOP MARQUES in Monaco on the 15th of April. Photo gallery after the jump!

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According to the latest reports from AutoWeek, it appears that General Motors is mulling a radical re-engineering for the Chevrolet Corvette, focused on a more fuel-efficient, mid-engined V6 powertrain as well as on a lightweight alloy body and a more compact footprint.

Apparently GM plans a more modest revamp of today’s C6 into the C7 version, which got as far as engineering development but was then canceled due to the global credit crunch. Now the big surprise is that the C7 will be the last of the traditional, old-style Corvettes, according to inside sources. The C7 will give GM time to work on a revolutionary new concept for the C8 Corvette. Also, there are chances to see a V6 engine on the upcoming car, instead of the traditional V8.

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As we said last week in this post, Audi is considering a street version of its R8 GT3 racing car which will take on the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3.

For those who don’t know, the Audi R8 GT3, which carries a V10 engine, won last year’s FIA European GT Championship in its debut season and due to this fact the German manufacturer was overwhelmed with orders for racing cars this year. Apparently, Audi will deliver 30 cars, more than two dozen it made last year. According to Audi’s body-in-white chief, Armin Kappler confirmed the fact that one road-going car has already been built for appraisal but a decision on the production has yet to be made. VW Group boss Ferdinand Piech has also seen the road-going car and according to Armin Kappler he did like it, which is good news.

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The Swiss-tuning company BF Performance has come up with its own version of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, which it claims to be “too innocent” and “neither dynamic nor individual enough.”

BF engineers are saying that its GT600 package offers just the solution. The performance of the car’s 5.2-liter V-10 engine is raised from the stock 575 hp to 600hp. In addition, torque figures increase from 398 lb-ft to 424 lb-ft. BF claims that the power boost, along with the weight reduction of 95 pounds, makes this car outclass the Murcielago LP670-4 around the Sachsenring track. The GT600 is differentiated from other Gallardos due to a carbonfiber body kit that supposedly improves the car’s handling. Continued after the jump!

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These are the latest pictures of the Bugatti 16C Galibier to come out. This is actually a concept that gives us a preview of the high-performance saloon that’s due to go on sale in 2013 with a price tag of around $1.3 million.

The Galibier was designed to measure customer reaction to a four-door, four-seat Bugatti. However, insiders say that they full intend to make it once Veyron production ends in 2012. In an interview with Autocar at the car’s launch last year, company boss Franz-Josef Paefgen said that the Bugatti team seeks to customers and the [VW] group to make it. Continued after the jump!

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Because of regulation changes that push for smaller air restrictors for diesel-powered Le Mans LMP1 race cars, Audi has decided to revise its R15 entry for the 2010 race. Audi is doing this with the hopes that the raised efficiency will prevail over a power loss from the new series rules.

Martin Muhlmeier, head of technology at Audi Sport, said that this year, the Le Mans regulations call for air restrictors with a smaller diameter as well as reduced supercharging pressure for the diesel-powered vehicles. Muhlmeier added that because of the reduction of engine power that came as a result of the regulations, the company has sought to the car’s aerodynamics more efficient. Continued after the jump!

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Ok, this is not new for 4WheelsNews readers as we revealed it in this post, but today Volkswagen officially confirmed that is new R GmbH sport division will be the specialist for sporty exclusive models in the future.

The new R GmbH has already two models in its portofolio: the Scirocco R and the Golf R as well as the dynamic R Line design packages and luxurious Volkswagen Exclusive items. “Our vehicles contribute to the emotionalisation and growth of Volkswagen brand,” explained Ulrich Riestenpatt gt. Richter, General Manager of Volkswagen R GmbH. Apparently, the new sport division is Volkswagen’s response to the increased global demand for individualized vehicles with contemporary sportiness and exclusivity.

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The Cadillac Converj Concept has made quite a buzz when it was revealed last but it appears that this is the end of the impressive electric car.

The Cadillac Converj was confirmed by Bob Lutz for 2012, but as you may know already, Lutz it going to leave GM on May 1st and the word it that the Converj is now dead. For those who don’t know, the Converj was going to receive the same technology as the Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid. “It has always been a concept,” said Cadillac spokesman Nick Twork. “It was never announced officially that we were going to do the Converj. We never issued a press release.” Photo gallery after the jump!

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As you may know already, last week we revealed you the first patent images with the upcoming Porsche Panamera Cabriolet but today we got more photos with the new car and its unique roof.

You can see from the photos that the new car will feature a system that runs from a permanent fixed central roof section. The new car will come without the traditional B-pillar seen on almost all four-door sedans, but will require stiffening to the Panamera’s floorpan and bulkheads in order to ensure the structural rigidity and integrity. Porsche might be a leader in this new segment, because other manufacturer abandoned the plans for a four-door convertible after the move involved stiffening and added weight. Regarding the Panamera Convertible, it appears that it will carry roof made out of fabric hood. More photos after the jump!

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The latest news from Japan’s Best Car magazine, indicate that the ‘Toyobaru’ a.k.a. the 216A variant of the Toyota FT-86 will not feature an AWD system. Why is that?

Apparently the main reason is cost overrun and in order to avoid making the car too expensive, it seems that dropping the AWD system was the best solution. But, if Toyota intends to offer the G Sports version of the FT-86 unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon, then Subaru will also build the STI version of its sports car and this version could be offered with an AWD system, like the Impreza WRX STI. More details to be revealed!

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