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The 2010 Jaguar XF-R showed itself for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK this past weekend and none were disappointed. The Jaguar XF-R is due out in early 2009 and is Jaguar’s answer to to the BMW M5, Audi RS6 and Benz E63 AMG models. It is rumored that the XF-R is equipped with new direct fuel injection and a super-charged 5.0-litre V8 delivering more than 500hp, which equates to just under 5 seconds to take this Jaguar from 0-60mph.
The Range Rover Sport is one of our favorite SUV’s to see customized. So we’re excited to see to see teaser images of the Kahn Cosworth Sport 300, the product of a partnership between UK luxury automotive lifestyle brand Kahn Design and tuning shop Cosworth. At first glance, we’re impressed with the custom Range Rover Sport’s aggressive new look, which is defined by a low-riding front spoiler, flared arches, a large rear spoiler, and 22-inch lightweight alloy rims. Inside the Kahn Cosworth Sport 300, Khan’s added perforated leather upholstery to create a sportier look. Under the hood, Cosworth has bumped up the horses from 268 to 300, allowing the car to travel from 0-62mph in under 8 seconds and top out at 135mph. While the Kahn Cosworth Sport’s isn’t winning any races anytime soon against its class competitors, the bespoke SUV definitely holds its own in the looks category. Follow the jump for another image.
After leaking images and specs on the redesigned 2009 7-Series late last week, BMW has just released the video above to show the new 7-Series in action. The video is lacking in excitement, but if you’re a fan of BMW’s flagship sled, you’ll want to take a look. In our opinion the stock model looks bland, but the car’s got good potential for customization. What do you think?
Inflation may be on the rise in Russia. But at least this Russian Porsche owner has found a way to protect at least part of his fortune by covering his 911 in 40 lbs of solid gold. At current market prices, the gold on the Porsche alone would cost just under $600,000. And while it’s not the first gold Porsche we’ve seen (German jeweler VISUALIS introduced a 22-carat Boxter in 2006), we’re happy to see that the owner chose an original gold brick pattern and equipped the car with a gold-plated spoiler and tailpipes. The only downside we can see is that the owner would have to keep a security detail in tow. Or cram them into the 911.
After a series of teaser images, BMW has finally released pictures of its redesigned 2009 7-Series, which the company is expected to debut at Paris Auto Show in October. The fifth-generation 7-Series is 3.3 inches longer, lower, and features more more subtle design cues than the current fourth-generation model. Notable design changes include a toned-down front end with a double-kidney grille, as well as droopy taillights in the re-designed rear end.
At this point, BMW plans to initially offer only one engine option to U.S. customers, a 400-hp twin-turbocharged V8. The 400-hp engine reportedly propels the car from 0-60 mph in under 5.2 seconds, and allows the 2009 7-series to hit a top speed of 155. Two European engine options will be available upon launch, a 326-horsepower twin-turbo 3.0-liter gasoline and 245-hp 3.0-liter diesel version. Other engine options for the U.S. and Europe are surely in the works, and BMW is almost guaranteed to drop a hybrid version of the updated 7-series in the near future.
Inside the car, the 2009 7-Series is receiving a second-generation iDrive system that can be used to gain access to the car’s on-demand Internet function. Driver-assist systems on the car include active cruise control with a new stop-and-go capability, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, head-up display, night vision with pedestrian detection and sideview and reversing cameras.
Expect to see the new 7-Series hit the states sometime around March.
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