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Audi Sport versions planned for the TT and R8

For several weeks have been several unofficial news on the work that the German firm Audi has been developing with regard to introducing new variants of its TT models and R8, taking greater emphasis on the RS. Thus, according to these speculations TT-RS should accommodate a five-cylinder turbo roughly about 350 hp, while the R8 will receive two new engines: a TDI V8 and V10 gasoline.

On the other hand, and following information, Audi Sport also released versions of both models, an idea already executed in 2005 with very limited TT Quattro Sport. Next year could see again this philosophy applied in the sports of the house. Particularly in the case of the R8 we would be talking about a slight increase in power and equipping series. Less insulation and use unabashedly carbon fibre will help reduce vehicle weight by about 100 kg, making possible a 0 to 100 less than 4 seconds. The suspensions also would be hardened manner.

But to take things calmly that Audi has not formalized this information, but nothing is being expectant.

Alfa Romeo 147 Ducati Corse comes to Spain in May

Alfa Romeo announced entry into the Spanish market their Ducati Corse, a special version of the 147 veteran of major mechanical changes. This will come from May and the price estimated at € 25,000.

This will have a Ducati autoblocante front differential that will improve the dynamic behaviour and thus better assimilate the increased power bloc 1.9 JTD Multijet, from the 150 to 170 hp, while the change remains manual six-speed.

As for the benefits of this new model, these are positive, with a maximum speed of 215 km / h and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in only 8.0 seconds. Already on the exterior of the most remarkable Ducati Corse is the identifying logo, chrome exhaust, wing back, 18-inch wheels and brake calipers in red while its interior upholstery find exclusive details chrome, aluminum pedals and automatic climate control, MP3, multifunction steering wheel and trip computer.

They sell 700 units of the Nissan GTR in just 48 hours

Following the announcement of his next foray into the European market by the heavy machinery and powerful Japanese; version of Nissan GTR, sports sensations and high performance, the figures could not be more positive, with 700 units reserved Britain, in just 48 hours.

Nissan has communicated, through a press release, that the host could not have been better, though these figures could record a fever to the GTR as happened with the Q7 Audi, Nissan is cautious, while positive, affirming since since it has the capacity to produce 1000 units per month, although this production will have to fill the Americas, Asia and Europe.

The first units for the European market will be delivered in March 2009. And certainly a large number of units will be designed to Spain.