quattro-Audi R8 V10 Spotted

Last week the ever present Nurburgring experts Bridge to Gantry spotted the R8 V10 doing some laps, today we have audiblog.nl to thank for some up-close-and-personal photos of this V10 beast.


The audiphiles among us will immediately spot the missing 'fin' underneath the headlamps while the rear is missing two of the horizontal fins. Further than that, the two larger exhaust pipes (instead of two double exhausts) and the side scoops have larger air-intakes for the necessary cooling of the engine.


Ever since the Audi R8 strutted onto the scene there have been rumors and later the first sightings of the V10 powered version. Finally the R8 V10 is nearing production status after some initial fears that the project may just be cut altogether due to heat problems.
We are not sure, but the R8 V10 looks to be lowered too but that could just be an clever aesthetic illusion achieved through the quattro body kit.
Thanks to Sander at audiblog.nl for the high res photos!
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Maserati Quattroporte Facelift Revealed

Finally, a second sporty Quattroporte S model is added. As the standard Quattroporte is fitted with the familiar 4.2 litre 400 hp V8 engine, the Quattroporte S uses a new 4.7 litre 430 hp V8 recently introduced on the GranTurismo S.


Both models receive the familiar 6-speed automatic transmission and two new shades of leather, Marrone Corniola (brown) and Sabbia (sand), replacing the beige which was previously in the range, debut on the Quattroporte S and Quattroporte respectively.

The new Quattroporte and Quattroporte S will be on sale in the UK from October.



After five years on the market, the Pininfarina designed Maserati Quattroporte luxury sport saloon receives a minor facelift for the 2009 model year. Changes include new bumpers, front grille with chrome vertical slats similar to the GranTurismo, front and rear light units featuring LEDs, new lower door side moldings, and new side view mirrors. Interior receives new center console and multimedia system.
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Spied Lexus RX Prototype

Lexus has been pretty good about keeping its upcoming 2010 RX crossover hidden from spy photographers, but our photographers have now spotted the RX while out testing twice in the last two days. This is only the third sighting of the RX in the last year.

The 2010 RX isn’t expected to diverge too much front the current SUV’s styling, but it should sport a more modern exterioir. The waterfall-style front grille looks like it grows a little bit, not a surprise given the RX as a whole is expected to grow about two inches in length. We’re expecting the same 3.5 liter V6 that’s in the current model, although it’ll be hooked up to a 6-speed automatic transmission, one more ratio than the current vehicle offers.All Article


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