Porsche AG, revealed today the brand new 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R at the Racing Car Show Autosport International in Birmingham (Great Britain), a new model designed to replace the 911 GT3 Cup S in Porsche Motorsports’ model range.

The new vehicle carries the four-litre six-cylinder boxer engine delivering 480 hp (353 kW) and matted to a six-speed sequential gearbox which transmits the power to the rear axle. Based on the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup presented in September 2009, the 1,200 kg lightweight 911 GT3 R received a 0.2-liter increase in engine capacity, and delivers 30 hp more than its Cup pendant. Also, the car comes with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), traction control and an e-gas with “throttle-blip” function. “Since we first announced our intention to launch the 911 GT3 R, demand has been huge. The number of GT3 R vehicles we had planned for 2010 is almost sold out.” says Uwe Brettel, Head of Motorsport Sales. From spring 2010, customer teams around the world will receive their new vehicles. The basic price is 279,000 Euro plus national VAT. Photo gallery after the jump!

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A new V8 version of BMW’s latest Z4 for the track has just been launched. Powering the BMW Z4 GT3 is a 480bhp version of the V8 engine found in the BMW M3. This is mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox.

Upgrades over the standard road car include new racing wheels, racing ABS and optional lightweight air-con for endurance racing. The car can compete in all GT3 events, including the FIA GT3 European Championship, International GT Open and the ADAC GT Masters. It can also compete in various 24-hour endurance events. BMW has confirmed that there will be no M version of the current Z4 road car. So if you’ve been waiting for a top-spec performance version of the Z4, this customer racing version is the only one you’ll get. The car is priced at 298,000 euro plus VAT. Deliveries will start in the second quarter of 2010. Continued after the jump!

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The tuning specialists at Wimmer RS have released their own version of the bi-turbo Porsche 911 GT2 Speed. The Speed is based on the standard 997 GT2 and features two Wimmer turbochargers and revisions to the engine block, pistons, connecting rods, injector nozzles, sports camshafts, inlet system, and throttle valve.

In addition, Wimmer installed an intercooler and a specially tuned performance exhaust system. Wimmer also replaced the engine software. With these modifications, the engine now has the capacity to generate 827 horsepower and 948 Nm of torque. The GT2 Speed is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and 0-300 km/h (0-186.4 mph) in 20.2 seconds. It can achieve a top speed of 378 km/h (234.9 mph). The GT2 Speed can be ranked alongside the likes of Sportec’s own hyper 911 known as the SPR1 M with 858hp. The car also has the following features: a carbon fiber rear lip spoiler, carbon fiber rear-view mirrors, H&R sport springs, and Sportec wheels outfitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx GT tires.. The Wimmer GT2 Speed will be unveiled at the Essen Motor Show and will be priced from €281,000. Photo gallery after the jump!

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Vitesse Rose: what the f… is this? According to Mansory this is their latest program for the Bentley Continental GT Speed and will be built in a very limited edition of just three cars (THANK YOU! Let’s hope the owners will keep them closed in their garages). Ok, enough with the bad words, in fact in just a Bentley Continental GT Speed dressed like a gay! The new car comes with a new aerodynamic kit consisting in: a front and rear apron, a new carbon fiber hood and a new carbon rear lip. The kit is completed by the 21-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Dunlop Sport Maxx GT high-performance tires . Regarding the interior… the manufacturer used only high quality materials… the only problem is the colors used by the tuner: pink and mauve (lavender). Price? Hold your breath: 269,000 euros. Paris Hilton, interested? Enough with the words, just look at the pictures after the jump!

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Not only has McLaren launched its own separate automotive division, it has also released a new supercar named the MP4-12C. The British race engineering firm developed the car entirely in-house and has incorporated its latest advances in automotive technology as seen from the Formula 1 circuit.

McLaren’s engineers used an extremely light and rigid carbon fiber tub but they didn’t use the heavier multi-piece tubs used by its competitors and predecessors. Instead, they used a single piece, weighing only 176 pounds. Compared to rivals, the MP4-12C is lighter in weight but is more expensive than either the new Ferrari 458 Italia or the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. The MP4-12C is expected to have a £160,000 ($265k) price tag, due partly to its body panels, which are all carbon fiber and composites. Continued after the jump!

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To all US aficionados who have been awaiting the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider, you might be interested to know that you can purchase it for just under $300,000. It will be built for a limited run of 500 units, only 35 of which are headed for the North American market. Powering the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider is a 4.7 liter 8 cylinder engine that allows for 450 hp at 7.000 rpm and 354 lb-ft of torque. The engine of the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider has been coupled with a self-shifting 6-speed gearbox and is able to take the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.

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Are you in the mood to try ultimate supercar also known as RUF’s new Porsche 911 RT12 S sports car? Well, you have the chance now! RUF, the Germany-based car builder, hid Porsche’s refined biturbo boxer engine, creating 685 hp and 880 Nm of torque and tweaked the car’s aerodynamics to sustain speeds of up to 360 km/h (224 mph).

A roll cage was also integrated in the ceiling and sports seats as well a steering wheel with maximum grip were provided. You don’t want to swing around while navigating those curves. The exterior kit includes a carbon rear spoiler with tearing edge, air ducts fitted in the widened rear fenders and RUF CTR3 exterior mirrors. Observe as onlookers get hypnotized with your forged 19-inch light alloy wheels spinning in high speed. RUF also provides separate LED alternative lamps for the position light and the turn signals. If you want to add your personal touch to the Rt12, just inform your RUF agent as the company can provide on-demand varnish, aluminum or carbon applications. Price for the Rt12 S starts at 255,900 euro, VAT excluded. It is available in either rear or four-wheel drive.

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The German tuning specialist Gemballa, which has become famous for its work on the Porsche Carrera GT supercar, is coming out with its latest creation in the form of the Mirage GT Carbon Edition. This time Gemballa focused on the dual-color paint finish rather than on power output, and aims at exclusivity with the announcement that it will only build a totally limited number of 5 examples.

Although other Gemballa products came with 750hp (560kW), the Carbon Edition is content with its 670hp (500kW). The Carbon Edition still yields an extra 50hp above that of the standard Carrera GT, but with 465lb-ft (630Nm) of top torque it will definitely provide a driving sensation no matter what speed. The carmaker claims a sprit rate for the model at 0-62mph (100km/h) in 3.7 seconds and by 9.7 seconds it’s already burning rubber at 124mph (200km/h). The top speed is about 208mph (335km/h). Setting power upgrades aside, the Carbon Edition, so called for very good reasons, comes with a lot of visible carbon fiber highlights, a black-on-white finish and bespoke alloy wheels. To enhance handling and protect it from bumps and humps on the road, the car is equipped with a hydraulic height-adaptable coilover kit. The enhancements cost 298,000 Euros, excluding the Carrera GT unit. Photo gallery after the jump!

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The latest hot car that went onto the auction block is the stunning first Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder. The auction was for the benefit of the 16th Annual Race to Erase MS charity held in Los Angeles.

The Spyder was ordered six months ago specially for the event and will be brought to the US when the fleet of LP560-4 arrives next month. The winning bid was for $270,000 which was made by Kymberly Gold, co-founder and co-creator of True Religion Jeans, and Victor Newman, a music producer. Lamborghini was pleased with the turn out of the auction, especially with the contribution of the bid winners to the support of the move to seek a cure for the dreaded disease. Photo gallery after the jump!

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The 20th anniversary model, the MT900 GTR XX, was announced by Mosler Automotive to have satisfactorily finished the German TUV, Euro4 emissions test, crash tests and electro magnetic compatibility tests.

After it completed these hosts of tests the Mosler MT900 GTR XX received wide-ranging endorsement for sale in almost all countries in Europe and United Arab Emirates, with deliveries expected to begin near the end of 2009. Weighing only 2,450 pounds, the European MT900 GTR XX comes with an advanced composite carbon fiber monocoque and Kevlar construction.The reduction in overall weight permits the user to brake deeper, run in higher speeds into and through corners, and accelerate harder. Power under the hood for the MT900 GTR XX is the potent and economical LS7 600hp unit. More details and photos after the jump!

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