McLaren to reveal the revised new McLaren MP4-12C GT3 at the Goodwood festival of Speed 2011

McLaren to reveal the revised new McLaren MP4-12C GT3 at the Goodwood festival of Speed 2011

The Goodwood Festival of Speed will take place from July 1-3, 2011 & McLaren is getting ready to unleash its latest motorport contender, the revised MP4-12C GT3. We must say its the perfect venue to launch the MP4-12C GT3.

The cars aerodynamic performance has been improved with long tests and also adding new components to increase the overall performance. New components include a front radiator, which increases the maximum ambient temperature at which the car can run, along with a new gearbox cooler mounted on the rear Aerodeck. Also other parts produced entirely from carbon fibre by McLaren Racing include a new front splitter, door blade, rear wing, diffuser and louvres in the front fenders.

Andrew Kirkaldy from McLaren said, "The reaction to the 12C GT3 at the circuits we have visited has been phenomenal. I can’t wait to see how it goes down at Goodwood this weekend. CRS Racing was clearly excited to be confirmed as partner in this project as we were only too aware of McLaren’s short, but unbelievable GT history with the F1. But the anticipation amongst circuit owners and race teams to McLaren’s return to GT racing has still surprised us. I’m delighted that we have the opportunity to drive the 12C GT3 up the hill at Goodwood and raise the interest even further.”

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VIDEO: BMW i8 in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol - Trailer {Teaser}

BMW i8 in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol - Trailer {Teaser} 

Tom Cruise is back for a new Mission Impossible with the new BMW i8 which is due to hit the cinemas in December.

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Motorsports: Chrysler Evaluating A Return To The GT

 Chrysler Evaluating A Return To The GT

It is reported by AUTOSPORT that Chrysler has reportedly teamed up with Riley Technologies, the chassis manufacturer behind eight years running of Grand Am champions, to evaluate the new Viper for competition potential.It will be interesting to see the how the development goes on. Chrysler took 3 back to back GTS class wins from 1998-2000 at Le Mans with the Viper Coupe and now they are on an aim to beat the GTE Class cars of Ferrari, Porsche, Chevrolet, BMW.

Chrysler's motorsport manager Gary Johnson: "We are investigating some things and seeing what is out there, although no decision has been made yet. We have to be very careful about what we do."

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Audi developing 300 horsepower Q3 RS

Audi developing 300 HP Q3 RS

Audi's 2.5 Litre Turbo mill is a huge success. It powers the RS3 Hatch, the TT RS, the VW Golf34 Endurance racecar and also the Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro. Now  Auto Motor und Sport reports that the same engine can be used by Audi in the new upcoming Q3 RS. Currently it uses 3.0 Litre engines as TFSI churning out 168-208 hp. 

The 2.5 Litre Turbo  produces 335 hp, 450 hp and 500 hp in the RS3, TT RS and the Golf Endurance racer respectively. Audi is yet to announce the model and its specifications. 

[Via: Motor Authority]

Local Motors Rally Fighter takes flight

Local Motors Rally Fighter takes flight

The $70,000 beast gets its power from a 430-horsepower, General Motors-sourced V8 engine, and it boasts enough ground clearance to tackle the Baja 1,000 on its way to the grocery store. Here is the video.