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Fifth Gear Hot-Hatch comparison

May 30th 2006 06:19
For fans of hot-hatches, in particular, the highly acclaimed Honda Civic Type R (EP3), check out this track comparison conducted by the co-host of UK car show "Fifth Gear".



Lovely cars and awesome driving by Tiff!!

I just wish that Honda Australia would start selling cars for the performance enthusiast once again. The performance Honda's of yesteryear such as the Honda Civic VTi-R (hatch/coupe), Integra Type R (DC2) and NSX are long gone and we are left with a range of models that consists of only two performance-oriented cars, the S2000 and Integra Type S.




***Fifth Gear fans can visit their website: http://fifthgear.five.tv/***
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Mercedes-Benz SLR

May 25th 2006 02:34
The Exotics(Part 3): MERCEDES-BENZ SLR McLAREN

Mercedes-Benz SLR


What is there NOT to like about this car? Well, besides the fact that only a lucky few could afford it, pretty much everything else is likeable.


I've always liked my Mercs - from the classics such as the 1950's 300SL 'Gull-wing' to the current cars, namely, SL-class, CLS-class etc.

While the SL is a gorgeous looking car with supercar performance to match in SL55/65 guise, it's probably not as exotic as say, a Lamborghini Murcielago.

Enter the SLR.

The SLR is the product of a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and its Formula 1 partner McLaren and their aim was to create a super sports GT (Gran Turismo) car. And they have succeeded in creating an absolute masterpiece that is stunning to look at with the performance credentials to back it up.

Now that is one heck of an interior!!


Specifications:

Engine Type: V8, Supercharged
Displacement cu in (cc): 332 (5439)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 617(460) / 6500
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 575(778) / 3250-5000

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.8 secs.
Top Speed mph (km/h): 208 (334)

Base price: 435,000 €


***Info. & images courtesy of http://www.rsportscars.com Further info. & images of the SLR can be found here***

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BMW Z4 M Coupé

May 23rd 2006 02:36
BMW's all new stonking Z4 M Coupé!!!(Carsales website)


I don't know about you, but this car looks amazing!! It'd been a while since I've complimented the looks of a BMW...well, since the current version E46 M3 was released back in 00/01 - such are the controversial designs of their recent cars led by head designer Chris Bangle.
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Porsche 996 to 997 conversion kit

May 19th 2006 04:09
Porsche 911 996

Porsche 911 997


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Bugatti Veyron

May 18th 2006 04:42
The Exotics(Part 3): BUGATTI VEYRON

This isn't a car. It's a beast.
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Have troubles doing parallel parking??

May 16th 2006 02:05


Have no fear....for the boffins at BMW have come up with a solution...auto parking!!!!!
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What to look for in a used car?! (Part 1)

May 12th 2006 06:37
Being the car enthusiast that I am, I've often been asked by friends and acquaintainces alike, "What should I look out for in a used car, Charles?".

Now by no means am I a qualified mechanic or anything, but I have had my fair share of troubles with used cars - ahhh, the memories of being stranded in the middle of nowhere in my previous 'bombs' just keep flooding back!
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Porsche Carrera GT

May 11th 2006 00:26
The Exotics(Part 2): PORSCHE CARRERA GT

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Aston Martin DBS

May 9th 2006 13:43
Mr. Bond will look ultra suave in this car


Your new car is ready, 007!!
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Spy pictures of all new VE Commodore

May 5th 2006 07:57
The upcoming Holden hero car was caught last week on Melbourne's Westgate Freeway, running with a light disguise.

Here are three spy pics of the all new VE Commodore, hinting at some of the features the car could have when it hits the showrooms


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2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG

May 4th 2006 01:07
The sexy new CLS 63 AMG


Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a successor to the CLS 55 AMG that was launched just under two years ago.
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Ferrari Enzo

May 2nd 2006 06:31
The Exotics(Part 1): FERRARI ENZO

Ferrari Enzo: Ferrari's current supercar!!

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Price of petrol continues to rise...

May 1st 2006 13:25
Australian motorists are paying record prices at the bowser and there are signs more hikes are on the way.

The Australian Institute of Petroleum, which monitors fuel prices across the nation, found the average price of petrol hit a record $1.34 a litre during the past week.
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