Mercedes-Benz presents the new SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S

When Mercedes-Benz presented SLR McLaren, many may have thought the company had reached its climax, but, as you know, breaking limits is only good because there are always new limits to break. After the "regular" SLR, Mercedes presented the 722 limited series, an homage to Stirling Moss and his co-pilot, Dennis Jenkinson, for the famous 1955 edition of Mille Miglia. Now it is time for us to meet its new version, SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S.



What is left to question is how will Mercedes-Benz be able to go beyond this fantastic convertible, able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 s and to reach 335 km/h of top speed with its 650 bhp engine. More than this, only if Mercedes-Benz changed its name to Bugatti...

The Roadster 722 S is better than the regular version not only due to its higher power, but also due to suspension and aerodynamic changes. Moreover, it will have only 150 units produced. Money will not be all it takes to have one. Call that exclusiveness, my friends.













Source: Mercedes-Benz

Paul Newman dies aged 83 at his home

The death of great people is always sad, even the old ones. Although this is the natural course of life, we can't avoid feeling this way for the passing of Paul Newman. He died yesterday of lung cancer after smoking all his life. Ok, at 83, he could have died of anything, but who knows if, with no smoking, he would have been with us for more time?

Photo credit: ProRallyPix

The fact is Paul Newman was a talented actor, a great human being and car loving guy. This is why I pay him this tribute: due to his contribution and his love for racing and automobiles in general. His last lap, at Lime Rock Park race track, on August 13, must have been one of the saddest stories we have heard lately. If it was filmed, it would give him an extra Oscar. For all he has done. Our simphaties for the family and to all his fans.

VW SP2 gets back to life in a new project

When it was created, in 1972, SP1 and SP2 were considered the most beautiful Volkswagen of their times. Even so, the Brazilian sportscar did not resist its low performance figures and has survived only for four years, until 1976. Nowadays, with only 10.207 units produced, it has become a classic. Since every classic car in the world deserves to have a nostalgic reinterpretation, SP2 has found its own modern version through the designer Marcelo Rosa's work.



Although this is a mere design exercise, the idea of a modern Brazilian sportscar from VW such as SP2 would look really great if Rosa's idea ever managed to make it to production lines.

















Source: Marcelo Rosa

BMW Z4 in its new generation is revealed by Jon Sibal

The North-American designer Jon Sibal has released in his blog images of what may be the future Z4. Since Sibal works on spy pictures, his designs are usually very accurate. He has already revealed the new Mercedes-Benz SLR Speedster.



We still do not have much information on the car, but it is said to be a coupe cabriolet, with a hard foldable top. Engines, on the other hand, will probably be the same six-cylinder and V8 Twin Turbo already in use by other BMW products. Concerned with the environment, the company will also use the EfficientDynamics systems to improve CO2 emissions. Production is also said to be moving from Spartanburg, in the USA, to Regensburg, in Germany.



Source: Jon Sibal

Sixth generation of Golf GTI will be presented at the Paris Motor Show

The next edition of the Paris Motor Show will see the presentation of the most powerful Golf GTI ever to be produced. In fact, the car that will be presented in Paris is just a concept, but even Volkswagen recognises it is just a lighter way to introduce the new hot hatch.



Equipped with a 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with direct injection able to produce 210 bhp, the new GTI is more powerful (it goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,2 s and reaches a top speed of 238 km/h) and more fuel efficient (it emits only 178 g/km of CO2 and is able to run 16 km/l).

The new GTI is also unique because of its electronic limited slip differential and its Adaptive Chassis Control, a system that allows the car to behave in three different modes: Comfort, Normal and Sport. ACC, as it is called, acts on the suspension and steering. In Europe, the new hot hatch will start its sales by next year's spring.









Source: Volkswagen