• “¢  Carbon bodywork, adjustable suspension, huge brakes.
• “¢  19-inch wheels wrapped in Dunlop tires.
• “¢  It’s hot… and it’s illegal.

The new Brabham BT 92 based on the new BMW M3 Coupe has relaunched Brabham Racing – the only problem is that this is not the real “Brabham Racing.”

While the BT 92 may be every bit of hotness that one tuner can offer the BMW M3 Coupe, this isn’t the Brabham Racing company. Apparently Sir Jack Brabham has come out vocally strong showing his anger for the use of his family name on a range of accessories from whoever it is at 2008 Essen Motor Show displaying the car. The 82-year old said that he will be taking legal action over the use of his name. He said he recently found out that someone had registered the names Brabham and Brabham Racing in Germany.

“The Brabham family is a big family,” Sir Jack told Global Coast. “There are some Brabhams still racing and we want to protect our name. I am extremely upset about this.”

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Brabham BT 92 – Based on BMW M3 Coupe:

Source: M3Post, Global Coast (via AutoBlog)
Pictures Courtesy of: autoblog.nl

• “¢  Audi’s first racing sports car for customer use.
• “¢  V10 500-hp; mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox.
• “¢  On sale from autumn 2009 for 262,000 euros.

At the 2008 Essen Motor Show Audi unveiled its new GT3 race version of the Audi R8 LMS as a part of its three pillars of Audi Motorsport. The new 500-hp plus horsepower Audi R8 LMS will go on sale for 262,000 Euros ($332,425 USD) as the first racing sports car developed by Audi for customer use.

The Audi R8 LMS will be on the race track during the 2009 season. Up to eight customers will compete in different European series and in the 24-hour race at the Nurburgring. Experienced drivers Christian Abt, Frank Biela and Frank Stippler were all involved in the development of the Audi R8 LMS.

Audi R8 LMS:

The Essen Motor Show in Germany is underway and Marangoni has just revealed its latest creation called the Marangoni M430. The car is based on the new Alfa Romeo Mi.To and is inspired by the Ferrari F430. You’re hardly going to forget the Marangoni in a hurry with its striking gullwing doors, red tires that are wrapped in 18-inch black wheels, and a body-kit that gives the cute little Mi.To something to be aggressive about.

Performance is also enhanced courtesy of Mariani. The 1.4T turbocharged unit has been hiked by 64-hp for a total of 220-hp. Complimenting the extra output is upgraded braking system with 330×26 discs and 10-pot calipers.

Marangoni has also added a new rear-diffuser and an upgrade two-tone interior.

Marangoni M430 – Alfa Romeo Mi.To:

Source: autoblog.it (via WCF)