Showing posts with label Goodwood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Goodwood. Show all posts

Friday, June 29, 2012

New Jaguar XJ_e Plug-in Hybrid Study Returns up to 73.4mpg US or 3.2lt/100km


Jaguar chose the Goodwood Festival of Speed that runs from June 28 to July 1 for the world premiere of a new technology study based on the XJ limousine.

The new XJ_e was created to exhibit Jaguar-Land Rover's (JLR) capabilities and future plans as in theory, the concept's plug-in hybrid drivetrain can be used in most of the group's models. The study follows other hybrid research demonstrators from JLR including the Limo Green and Range_e vehicles.

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Toyota Debuts TRD GT86 at Goodwood, Confirms UK Launch for Early 2013


Not to rest on its laurels, Toyota presented a tuned up version of its GT86 sports coupe (the Scion FR-S' European doppelganger) prepared by Toyota Racing Development, or TRD for short, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that runs from June 28 to July 1.

Toyota originally revealed the TRD accessories for the Japanese market 86 at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon this past January, however, this is the first time it showed a complete model in Britain. The company also confirmed the launch of a special TRD edition of the GT86 that will go on sale in the UK in early 2013.

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Ford to Blast Up the Goodwood Hill Climb in a 662HP Shelby GT500


In a fitting tribute to the late Carroll Shelby who passed away last month, Ford will compete in this weekend's famous Goodwood hill climb with the U.S.-market-only Shelby GT500 Read more »

Porsche's 918 Spyder Comes to Goodwood Festival of Speed


The Porsche 918 Spyder Concept made its debut on UK soil at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday offering visitors a first look at the German automaker's upcoming plug-in hybrid supercar.

Revealed in concept form at the 2010 Geneva Show, Porsche is currently completing the development of the production model that will go on sale in November of 2013.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Toyota GT86 Twincharged Sports FR Concept with 315HP to Race at Goodwood Hillclimb [New Photos]


The upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 28 - July 1, 2012) is shaping up to be an extremely interesting event for gearheads and motor racing enthusiasts alike.

Today, Toyota confirmed the participation of the all-new GRMN Sports FR Concept based on the GT86 (a sister model to the Scion FR-S) at the famous Goodwood hillclimb.

The track concept was built by Toyota's motorsports partner Gazoo Racing, which boosted the standard model's 2.0-liter flat-four boxer with the addition of both a turbo- and supercharger that lift output from 200hp to 315hp (320PS) and peak torque from 205Nm (151 lb-ft) to 421Nm (310.5 lb-ft).

A modified six-speed manual gearbox drives the rear wheels while other changes include a dedicated GRMN-tuned suspension that brings the car closer to the ground, larger brakes, 18-inch alloy wheels and a unique sports body kit.

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McLaren to Debut 2013 MP4-12C and a Unique 12C GT3 Racer at Goodwood


Having unveiled both the MP4-12C and the 12C GT3 racecar at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2010 and 2011 respectively, McLaren finds it only fitting to debut the revised 2013 MP4-12C alongside a special version of the racing model at this year's event that takes place from June 28 to July 1. Read more »

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Cummins' 95-Liter 16-Cylinder Diesel with More than 4,000HP Coming to Goodwood


It is without question the largest and most powerful engine to ever be displayed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. However, it will never be used on cars but on special equipment such as mining haul trucks with a capacity of over 400 tonnes and some of the world's largest rail locomotives.

We're talking about Cummins' brand new QSK95 Diesel engine, also known by its code name "Hedgehog". In its...base form, the gargantuan diesel unit has 16-cylinders and a displacement of 95-liters that deliver over 4,000-horses and more than 16,000Nm (11,799 lb-ft) of torque.

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Nissan to Repeat Goodwood Hill Climb Attempt in Reverse


Professional stunt driver Terry Grant will try to reprise last year's attempt to complete the famous 1.16-mile Goodwood hillclimb course in reverse in a Nissan Leaf and in the process, set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time over a distance of one mile in reverse.

While going in reverse doesn’t sound like much fun, keep in mind that unlike conventional powered models, the Leaf's electric powertrain enables it to be driven backwards as fast as it does forwards simply by disabling the regular model's electronic speed limiter.

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Mazda to Debut New MX-5 GT Concept at Goodwood, Mulling Production Model


Mazda will have a special treat for visitors at next weekend's Goodwood Festival Speed as the Japanese carmaker will debut its road legal 205hp MX-5 GT Concept that will not only go on display at its stand, but will also take part in the hillclimb in the ‘First Glance’ category.

The new concept model has been inspired by Mazda’s MX-5 GT race programme with the automaker stating that its debut at Goodwood is "to test customer reaction to a high performance version of the iconic sportscar."

Built by race specialists Jota Sport, the MX-5 GT is based on the hardtop Roadster Coupe model with its styling partially resembling the MX-5 Super20 displayed at last year's SEMA show in Las Vegas.

It is finished in a deep orange hue with contrasting black details including the hard top, wheel arches, mirrors and the lower sections of the car.

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Friday, June 22, 2012

MINI Clubvan is Concept No More, Production Model Officially Revealed


Proving that there's no end to the BMW Group's thirst for growth in any given segment, Mini has introduced the production version of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show Clubvan Concept.

Billed as "the world’s first premium compact delivery van", the seventh addition to Mini's lineup is based on the longer Clubman but does away with the rear seat bench and boot floor to gain a continuous loading area.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Jaguar F-Type Prototype to Make a Run for it at Goowood FoS


Visitors to the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed (FoS) from June 28 to July 1 will have the chance to see a development prototype of Jaguar’s upcoming sports car, the F-Type for the very first time.

The roadster model will not only be making its public debut at the event but will also be driven up the famous Goodwood hill climb by Jaguar’s Head of Vehicle Integrity, Mike Cross.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

New 2013 Continental GT Speed Coupe with 616HP is Fastest Production Bentley Ever


While Bentley recently expanded the range of the Continental downwards with the presentation of the entry-level V8 model, it's also taking care of those that feel the need for speed with the introduction of a new performance flagship.

The new Continental GT Speed coupe features a host of mechanical and to a much lesser extent, styling upgrades, the most important of which are hidden under the hood.

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Infiniti to Debut Running Emerg-E Prototype and Bentley a Surprise Model at the Goodwood Festival


It might not be a show in the traditional sense, but that isn't stopping carmakers from debuting new models at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place in Britain from June 28 to July 1.

Today we learn that Infiniti will perform the world premiere of the first running prototype of the UK-designed and built range-extender supercar concept, the Emerg-E, which premiered in static form at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March.

In fact, the Emerg-E will do more than show up as it will participate in the famed Goodwood hill climb alongside other cars including the Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept.

"The Festival of Speed crowds will be seeing EMERG-E in action for the first time ever, even before many of Infiniti's top executives have seen it," commented Jerry Hardcastle, Infiniti Global Chief Marketability Engineer.

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Monday, June 11, 2012

Renault to Race Alpine A110-50 Concept at Goodwood Festival of Speed


The upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed will see Renault performing the UK premiere of its new Alpine A110-50 concept car, built to celebrate 50th anniversary of iconic A110 Berlinette. Read more »