Tiff Needell Runs Out Of Runway With A Bentley Continental GTC Cabriolet

Fifth Gear’s eccentric presenter Tiff Needell took Bentley’s new Continental GTC for a spin at an empty airfield along with two femme fatales -who said some car journos don’t get lucky… Thing was Tiff wanted to check out a weird theory of his that said with the car’s top down, the faster he went, the less the girls hair would blow at the back. Not only did his theory go down the drain but he also ran out of runway! See the video after the jump

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Ebay: Custom(am)aized AM General Postal Jeep...

The things people do to grab our attention… If it weren’t for Miss Pinky and her 3-spoke 22’’ Bermuda triangle, and despite that fact that the postal jeep features a 10’’ DVD screen and a retractable poker table, I believe we’d bypass the customized AM General without a second thought… Link: ebay

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2008 VW Golf GTI Pirelli Edition 230Hp

25 years after the famed Pirelli-Golf GTI version came out in May 1983 VW presented its successor in the form of the fifth generation Golf GTI at the VW GTI meeting, “Wörthersee 2007”. Conspicuously, this is VW Group’s third world premiere at the GTI fest after the 650Hp Golf GTI W12 and the Audi TT clubsport quattro concepts. Back to the limited edition Pirelli version is based on the Golf GTI “Edition 30” with the tweaked 2.0TFSI engine delivering 230Hp. It boasts a top speed of 245km/h (152mph) and a 0-100km/h (62mph) time of 6,8 sec (manual gearbox).

While the GTI Pirelli retains the bodykit of the “Edition 30”, it features a few unique elements. Starting of course with the 225/40 Pirelli P-Zero tires and the 5-spoke titanium coloured 18’’ Pirelli rims. The only other exterior add on is the Pirelli logo on the back door. In the interior, the first things you notice are the bass-relief seat surfaces with the eye-popping Pirelli tire tread design. As expected, you get your usual Pirelli logos here and there. According to VW, the Pirelli GTI will be available from this September in four colours- bright yellow, silver, black pearl & blue graphite. -Follow the jump for the high-res image gallery

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Nurburgring: Lamborghini Gallardo vs Mercedes CLK DTM AMG

Not everyone buys a supercar to show-off his or her hooning abilities on crowded street roads. Some extra-extra lucky folks take their precious babies for the ultimate spin at car nut’s heaven: the Nurbugring race track. And by God, hearing that sweat V10 melody is how we imagine heaven. Via: Motorpassion

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VW Golf GTI W12 Concept: 650Hp & 325km/h!

Looks like the VW GTI meeting Wörthersee 2007 is turning into a major event this year as, apart from the impressive Audi TT clubsport quattro VW presented the "King" of all GTI’s: the Golf GTI W12 Concept. Fitted with a mid-mounted 6.0-liter 12cylinder bi-turbo engine pumping 650Hp @ 6.000 rpm and a maximum torque of 750Nm @ 4.500 rpm., the Golf GTI W12 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in just 3,7 sec while achieving a top speed of 325km/h (202 mph). Despite the extensive modifications that include a lower and broader body than the stock GTI, the addition of several air vents to cool the massive engine and the specially designed roof that plays the role of a diffuser/ spoiler, VW’s concept retains the GTI’s silhouette. However, unlike VW Group's other concept, the TT speedster, the W12 has infinitesimal chances of going into production.

We’ll post the full English press release latter in the day but until then follow the jump to check out our high-res image gallery.

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Street Drifting: Porsche Carrera GT & BMW M5 V10

Street hooning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with two iconic supercars worth more than most of us will ever make in a lifetime? Sounds like big pockets, big balls to me… However, we have to loosely admit that it was fun watching them muck around. Via: Autoblog.it

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Nissan Exports UK Made Micra C+C Convertible To Japan

Although Nissan Micra hatch is available in Japan since 2002, this is the first time that the UK designed, engineered and built Micra C+C Convertible will be available in the Japanese market. The Japan bound C+C’s will all be top spec models featuring 15” alloys, in-dash 6 CD autochangers, keyless entry and leather upholstery. All cars will be powered by a 1.6 litre petrol engine, with customers able to choose between manual and automatic transmission. Initially, around 1,500 cars will be shipped, with customer demand carefully monitored once the car reaches Japanese showrooms in July. Notably, the Micra C+C will be Nissan’s Sunderland Plant second export model to Japan after the Qashqai crossover.

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