Audi A3 Sportback revealed

Audi shows practical A3 Sportback ahead of its Paris Motor Show debut

Audi has released details of its upcoming five-door A3 Sportback, just days after the three-door arrived in UK dealers.

The new car gains 58mm in length when compared to its predecessor, making it 35mm longer than the current three-door. It also gets a 380-litre boot, which is in an increase of 10 litres over the old Sportback and 30 litres over the current three door.

There are no surprises in terms of styling, with the changes largely limited to an extra pair of doors and a set of roof rails. It gets the same nose and gaping grille, with Audi’s design language apparent throughout. Interior quality will be top notch, too.

Spec and engine choice will follow the three-door, meaning there’s a choice of two petrol motors and one diesel from launch. The mid-range 2.0TDI diesel will be capable of 0-60mph in around 8.5 seconds while returning more than 60mpg in mixed motoring. Buyers can choose between base spec SE, mid-range Sport or flagship S line trims.

Specifying two extra doors on your new A3 will cost you £620, with prices starting at £19,825 for a 1.4 TFSI Sportback SE. A top-spec 1.8 TFSI Sportback S line will cost you £27,180 and all models should be in showrooms early next year.


Source:  www.autoexpress.co.uk

Man builds home made Lamborghini

There's no telling what we'd do just to get behind the wheel of our dream car. But build it from scratch? Nah.

However, that's exactly what 28-year-old Wang Jian has done. He constructed his very own homemade Lamborghini Reventon. Also known as one of the rarest and most expensive cars in the world.

Wang, who's from eastern China's Jiangsu Province loved cars from an early age and when he was 16 decided to train as a mechanic. Then after working at an auto shop for 10 years he opened his own business to build a unique motor of his own.

Using a mini model of a Reventon to help him build the life-size version, in May 2011 he bought a second hand Volkswagen, re-welded the chassis and relocated the engine from the front to the rear. 

Altogether he spent just £6,000 (60,000 Yuan) building the banger, saving the £1.01 million a Reventon costs. 

Rather disappointingly, he can’t drive the car on the streets because he is unable to get a licence for it. Instead he now uses it to transport fertiliser.

Source: http://www.shortlist.com

Opening post

                          I would like to open my blog with this awesome video it's crazy, you should see this!

I quote Robert Himler who filmed this video:

"So I mounted up a hidden GoPro camera and took my mom for her first ride in my 1250WHP Twin Turbo Lamborghini Gallardo by Underground Racing. The result was priceless and I almost feel bad posting this, but you know I had to. Love you Mom! Hahaha"

This is the beast, this is Lamborghini Gallardo Twin Turbo!

You can find more here:

http://www.lamborghini.com/en/home/#!slide/56