Thursday, April 24, 2014

Round 3 Porsche Carrerra Cup Asia 2014

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Round 3 - Results

1 99 Alexandre IMPERATORI (HKG) PICC Team StarChase (CHN) 25:59.472

2 86 Martin RAGGINGER (AUT) Team Porsche Holding (CHN) +3.666

3 1 Earl BAMBER (NZL) LKM Racing Team (HKG) +4.537

4 20 Rodolfo AVILA (MAC) Team Jebsen (HKG) +17.318

5 58 TUNG Ho-Pin (CHN) Budweiser Team Absolute Racing (CHN) +18.970

6 18 ZHANG Zhen Dong (CHN) Team Basetex (CHN) +24.277

7 88 Egidio PERFETTI (SIN) Mentos Racing Team (SIN) +24.652

8 66 Jason ZHANG Zhi Qiang (CHN) Team C&D (CHN) +29.633

9 72 Alif HAMDAN (MAS) B Nexus Racing (MAS) +30.652

10 8 Ro.C. Skyangel (SIN) Team Yongda Dongfang (CHN) +32.343

11 55 ZHANG Da Sheng (CHN) Zheng Tong Auto (CHN) +41.671

12 11 Ringo CHONG (SIN) Team Kangshun (CHN) +60.174

13 21 Francis TJIA (HKG) B OpenRoad Racing Team (HKG) +62.668

14 9 LI Chao (CHN) Team Betterlife (CHN) +63.317

15 5 Yuey TAN (SIN) B Dorr Havelock Racing (SIN) +63.787

16 33 Samson CHAN (HKG) B Samson CHAN (HKG) +78.756

17 16 Wayne SHEN (HKG) B Modena Motorsports (HKG) +79.477

18 12 MOK Weng Sun (SIN) B Clearwater Racing (SIN) +92.188

19 98 Henri RICHARD (USA) B Silicon Tech Racing LLC (USA) +69.584

20 22 SIU Yuk Lung (HKG)* B LKM Racing Team (HKG) +110.348

21 28 John SHEN (HKG) B Modena Motorsports (HKG) +110.77

22 51 Johnson HUANG (TPE) B BC Racing Team (TPE) +116.456

23 68 MAK Hing Tak (HKG) B Kamlung Racing (HKG) +122.695

24 6 Michael CHOI (HKG) B Prince Racing (HKG) +125.100

25 7 BAO Jin Long (CHN) Team Synsanly (CHN) +131.569

26 78 Bentley YEUNG (HKG) B Tiger Racing Team (HKG) 1 Lap

27 2 Kenneth LAU (HKG) B Prince Racing Hong Kong (HKG) 1 Lap

- 3 Michael S. (INA)** B OpenRoad Racing Team DNF

*Car 98 – 30 second time penalty – Causing a collision **Car 3 – Excluded – Failing to comply with flag signal

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

New AMG GT Sports Car: Mercedes Reveals the Interior




"The new Mercedes-AMG GT shows that we will be positioning AMG more vehemently and aggressively than to date as a dynamic sports car brand," notes Tobias Moers, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

The cockpit of the GT is the further stylistic development of the central "aviation design" theme.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Koenigsegg 1st ever Megacar Debut

Interestingly enough a 1,361 horse power which is the power level of the end in is also pretty much exactly 1 megawatt of power.

The Koenigsegg One:1 ever produced which is cut quite exciting so basically to stab wishing a
new category not only the most power per kilo, also the most powerful production car ever built and its 1 megawatt of power. So, that combination is just fantastic.



Koenigsegg has implemented its patented variable turbo geometry technology in the One:1 Program.

The One:1 engine has over 1000 Nm of torque between 3000 to 7500 rpm, which is truly unheard of.

The customers will be able to download data for different tracks and really have maximum
performance every given condition so even though Koenigsegg added a lot of extreme functionalities aerodynamic elements. About 30 kilo's awaiting component and functionality but in total the car is around 80 kilo's lighter and even though this is the first development car.




The prototype a little bit heavier than the production versions estimated to be 30 kilo's lighter than this. The car having its titanium new air outlets underneath here for a greater gearbox cooling and its 10 the world's largest 3D-printed titanium pieces ever made.




The One:1 will be at 2014 Beijing Auto Show this coming April 20, 2014 with the theme "Automobile make a better future".

Click here for more info of the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.

Bentley reveal a Hybrid Concept in 2014

BENTLEY CHARGES FORWARD WITH HYBRID CONCEPT

• Bentley to introduce plug-in hybrid technology to the luxury market
• Additional performance and efficiency without compromise to luxury
• Bentley Hybrid Concept showcases the technology in flagship Mulsanne
• First application of hybrid power available in 2017 in the Bentley SUV




The Bentley Hybrid ConceptThe Bentley Hybrid Concept is based on the flagship model in the Bentley family, the Mulsanne, to show that hybrid technology enhances even the pinnacle of luxury and performance. Copper is used as an exterior and interior styling element to highlight the car's electrical veins, including copper details to the headlamps, radiator shell bezel, brake calipers, feature line details and badges. Copper accents continue in the cabin, with inserts to the hand-crafted veneers fascias, switch bezels and instruments. Copper cross-stitching to the Mulliner Driving Specification diamond-quilted interior provides the Finishing flourish.




Check out @BentleyMotors's Tweet: https://twitter.com/BentleyMotors/status/453902849198403584

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

AT HOME WITH BENTLEY IN MILAN



Complete range of Bentley Home Collections on show at the prestigious Salon del Mobile
A modern aesthetic sensibility and refined craftsmanship, expressing a synthesis between tradition and innovation
Collaboration with leading Italian interiors company defines luxury lifestyle direction for homes and offices.







Craft and sensibility

Based in Forlì, Italy, Luxury Living Group specialises in the production and distribution of luxury furniture – combining the highest quality craftsmanship with a rigorous aesthetic sensibility which links Bentley’s inherent qualities of heritage and tradition, exclusivity and style, with the most technical and architectural aspects of furniture design. The collection is an exercise in subtlety, incorporating functional performance with comfort and luxurious, sensuous quality. It captures the style of the Bentley driver through items that mirror the impeccable quality and attention to detail of the Crewe-based marque.



Friday, April 4, 2014

The latest McLaren 650S


Every time you approach your McLaren 650S, you’ll feel the same tingle of excitement as when you first set eyes on it. Every panel, every surface, every detail has been painstakingly designed to take your breath away and enhance the thrill of the drive.

Luxury interior
The 650S’s cabin is hand-crafted around the driver. Discover the exquisite materials and race-bred technology that provide such a unique combination of luxury & excitement.Design close up

2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed



In the Bentley Speed tradition, outstanding performance is matched by an enhanced chassis with up-rated springs, anti-roll bars and bushes, a lowered ride height (by 10 mm front and rear) together with re-tuning of the electronically controlled damping and steering systems.





The Bentley Continental GT Speed's all-wheel-drive system, biased 60:40 in favor of the rear, offers reassuring stability and the potential to access the prodigious performance all year round in virtually any weather conditions or road surface.

Subtle signature design cues distinguish the GT Speed from its stable-mates, including exclusive 21-inch, ten-spoke alloy wheels, dark-tint matrix to the radiator shell and lower bumper grilles and 'rifled' exhaust tailpipes. Inside the handcrafted cabin, the Speed models are specified exclusively with the Mulliner Driving Specification, featuring quilted, perforated leather and bright metal detailing plus a broader choice of optional technical finishes. This now includes the exclusive-to-Speed dark tint aluminum as well as carbon fiber. The result is a highly distinctive, contemporary, sporting, luxury coupe.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

F12 Berlinetta: 2014 Car of the Year

In an “unprecedented landslide decision” by Robb Report editors and a panel of guest judges made up of members of the exclusive Robb Report Club, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta has been selected as the luxury lifestyle authority’s 2014 Car of the Year.

Now in its 21st year, the award goes to an automobile whose technical excellence, styling, and performance captivate Robb Report’s judging panel. The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta outdistanced a field of 13 other sports and luxury competitors chosen by Robb Report’s automotive editors for their design, engineering, performance, and overall quality.




Thursday, March 20, 2014

Two new top models with higher performance: Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS


Porsche Boxster GTS


With an uprated engine and excellent PASM chassis the Boxster GTS sets new benchmarks for sportiness in its segment. The independent front and a modified rear end, blackened bi-xenon headlights - with the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) as standard - and exterior lettering in silky black gloss are subtle yet unmistakable features of the new top model.

The name says it all: at Porsche "GTS" stands for Gran Turismo Sport and has promised outstanding Porsche performance ever since the legendary 904 Carrera GTS dating back to 1963. With the new two-seater Porsche is renewing its commitment to authentic sports cars for both the racetrack and everyday use.





Porsche Cayman GTS





The Cayman GTS is ready to go with an independent front and modified rear end, blackened bi-xenon headlights and 340 horsepower flat-six. The name says it all: at Porsche "GTS" stands for Gran Turismo Sport and has promised outstanding Porsche performance ever since the legendary 904 Carrera GTS dating back to 1963.




The Cayman GTS delivers 340 hp (250 kW) from its 3.4-liter flat-six. The torque has been increased by 8 lb-ft. What's more, the Sport Chrono package is a standard feature in the Cayman GTS. This means that in conjunction with the optional Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) and the active Sport Plus button, the Cayman GTS sprints from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. It therefore sets new reference values.





Idea. The Committee.



One committee and one clear assignment: to reformulate three letters to a sports car concept, that has always caused a stir among enthusiasts.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

New Managing Director for Porsche Asia Pacific

After succeeds a tremendous achievement with Porsche Asia Pacific , Christer Ekberg (picture) who took over the lead of Porsche Middle East, as subsidiary responsible for the importer and dealer network in the Middle East, the Porsche Asia Pacific the regional office and subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, located in Singapore, has appointed Martin Limpert as the new Managing Director effective 1st March 2014.


Former Porsche Asia Pacific MD, Christer Ekberg
















The exchange of experience and competencies within Porsche organisation is a critical success factor that needs to be further developed in our future plans for the continued success of the Porsche brand.



Martin Limpert, new MD for Porsche Asia Pacific