We’ve heard many times before that Aston Martin has sold out of its very exclusive One-77 model – well, that may not be the case. Apparently, there is still one brand new Aston Martin One-77 available for purchase. According to Mark J. Tillman, Aston Martin manager at Aston Martin Tampa Bay, there is still one pre-built, new One-77 available for purchase, reports duPont Registry.

The model is one of the five to eight units that Aston Martin allocated for the United States.

Only 77 units of the Aston Martin One-77 were built but this does not mean that the last unit is number 77. However, what we do know is that it won’t be cheap. Prices could surpass the $2 million range so if you’re interested – better be ready to part with 2 mills.

Refresher: Power for the Aston Martin One-77 comes from a 7.3 liter V12 engine making 750-hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox that allows the One-77 to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of over 200 mph.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: duPont Registry

The latest Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S generations have just hit dealerships with Porsche backing the models as being “the most invigorating ownership experience yet.”

Both variants have been made over, while still maintaining Porsche’s distinct lines. The overhaul modified or replaced 90 percent of the car’s components, and includes a 100lb weight drop, and a lower, longer and wider body.

Performance enhancements such as engine and transmission thermal management, Automatic Start/Stop, electrical system recuperation, and electro-mechanical power steering all help with fuel efficiency. What stands out the most in this upgrade, however, is the world’s first seven speed manual transmission both the Carrera and Carrera S come equipped with.

Coupled to the seven-speed manual gearbox on the Carrera is a new 3.4-liter boxer engine that produces 5 additional horsepower over the previous 3.6-liter. Total output for the new Carrera hits 350hp, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds. The Carrera S gets 15 extra horses with an engine larger in displacement at 3.8-liters, kicking out 400hp, and shaving .3 seconds off the Carrera’s 0-60 mph time. The 911 Carrera has a top speed of 179mph, while the Carrera S hits 188mph. An available Sports Chrono Package Plus puts the 0-60mph time down to 3.9 seconds.

Pricing for the new generation starts at $82,100 for the 911 Carrera Coupe, and $96,400 for the 911 Carrera S Coupe.

Refresher: Power for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera comes from a new 3.4 liter boxer 6-cylinder making 350-hp. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is powered by a 3.8 liter boxer making 400-hp. Mated to a Porsche’s PDK 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 911 Carrera runs from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and 4.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono Package’s Launch Control function. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S with a PDK goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and 3.9 seconds with the Launch Control function of the optional Sport Chrono Package. Top speed for the 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera comes in at 188 mph and 179 mph, respectively. Prices start $82,100 for the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and $96,400 for the 2012 911 Carrera S.

- By: Alexandra Koken

Opel has dropped some new images and details on the new Astra OPC, that will make its public debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

Based on the new Opel Astra GTC hatchback, the Astra OPC is powered by a 2.0 liter direct injection turbo gasoline engine making 276-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that pushes power two the front wheels, top speed goes until 155 mph.

The Astra OPC is fitted with a sport-tuned suspension, including high-performance front struts. But the coolest thing provided to the fastest Astra ever are the high-performance bucket seat with state-of-the art technology.

“Opel is the world’s first auto manufacturer to use this material in the shell of a production car seat,” says Armin Rossmann, the leader of the OPC seat development team. “The most powerful Astra ever deserves the best technology in all areas, including seating.”

The seats in the Opel Astra OPC feature an organic injection molded sheet in the performance seat shell, resulting in a weight saving of 45 percent compared to a conventional shell. The sheet is then filled with a composite material of polyamide and fiber glass. The new material is both agile and strong and because of its strength.

Stay tuned for more details from Geneva.

- By: Omar Rana

Ever since the new Nissan GT-R made its return, it’s been considered the pinnacle of supercar performance. It nails everything from acceleration, to braking, to cornering to the overall way it makes a driver feel. Our friends at AutoCar decided to pin the new 540-hp 2013 Nissan GT-R (known as the 2012 model year in the UK) against the new 560-hp 2012 BMW M5 to find out if the new M5 can hold up to the hardcore Godzilla.

Check out their take after the jump.

Refresher:

• BMW M5: The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo Technology) making 560-hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft from 1,500 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic (with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters), the 2012 BMW M5 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 13 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph or 190 mph with M Driver’s Package.
• Nissan GT-R: The 2013 Nissan GT-R being the most powerful, is powered by a 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine making 545-hp, an increase of 15-hp over the 2012 GT-R, and torque has been increased from 448 lb-ft to 463 lb-ft. 0 to 62 mph for the 2013 GT-R has been reported to come in at 2.84 seconds.

- By: Omar Rana

The Audi TT RS Plus is powered a 2.5 liter 5-cylinder turbo engine pumping out 360-hp an increase of 20-hp and a maximum torque of 343 lb-ft. Mated to a manual 6-speed transmission and the 7-speed S tronic automatic – the Audi TT RS Plus runs from 0 to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds with the S tronic (4.4 seconds with the manual. Top speed of the car is limited to 174 mph in both Coupe and Roadster forms.

Stopping power comes from a 4-piston fixed calipers in conjunction with perforated brake disks are installed on the front axle.

What sets the Audi TT RS Plus apart from the TT RS is mostly visual upgrades including a Singleframe radiator grille, diamond-pattern mesh is in highly polished anthracite, a frame with a matt aluminum-look finish, housings of the exterior mirrors made of carbon fiber, dual-branch sport exhaust system with black oval tailpipe trims, sound flap that beefs up the sound of the engine, 19-inch cast wheels wrapped in 255/35 tires and a large rear wing.

No word on whether the Audi TT RS Plus will come to the United States. Sales in German start alter this year with prices for the manual TT RS Plus Coupe carrying a price tag of €60,650 ($80,579 USD) or €62,800 ($83,436 USD) with the seven-speed S tronic . The TT RS plus Roadster has a starting price of €63,500 ($84,366) or €65,650 ($87,222 USD).

- By: Omar Rana

Our friends at Drive recently had the chance to get behind the new Toyota GT 86 sports coupe. Lead man Chris Harris gives us his take on the new rear-wheel-drive coupe from the Japanese automaker in the 30 minutes he had with the car on the track.

Check out the video after the jump.

Click here for our original post on the 2013 Scion FR-S.

Refresher: Power for the Scion FR-S / Toyota GT 86 comes from a 2.0 liter naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder horizontally opposed engine with Toyota’s D-4S injection system. The engine makes 200-hp at 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 151 lb-ft at 6,600 rpm. Its mated to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. Sales of the 2013 Scion FR-S will start in the spring of 2012.

- By: Omar Rana

“Our relationship with Zagato stretches back more than 50 years,” said Aston Martin’s CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez. “Together in that time we have created a series of very special cars. The first – the DB4GT Zagato – is a true icon: fast, beautiful and incredibly desirable. In the V12 Zagato I believe we have captured the spirit of that car and combined it with a confident twist of modernity to give it a character all of its own.”

Check out more news on the Aston Martin V12 Zagato.

After an overwhelming response to the concept, Aston decided to build a strictly limited run of V12 Zagatos – and by strict we mean only 150 units will be produced. starting Q3 2012 (first deliveries Q4 2012). Why only 150? Because creating each Aston Martin V12 Zagato takes about 2,000 man-hours to complete and just like the One-77, it is built from a combination of hand crafted aluminum and carbon fiber. The hood, signature ‘double-bubble’ roof and doors are hand-crafted aluminum, while the front and rear fenders, door sills and trunk lid surrounds are made from carbon fiber.

Power for the production Aston V12 Zagato will come from a 6.0 liter V12 engine making 510-hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Fitted to a 6-speed manual transmission, the V12 Zagato will go form 0 to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph.

Pricing for the Aston Martin V12 Zagato will start at £330,000 ($522,652 USD) in the UK.

- By: Omar Rana

The production version of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato is very similar to the concept and is based on the V12 Vantage with a bespoke carbon fiber, aluminum body work with bulging fenders and a ventilated hood. The model also features a rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.

Inside the cabin of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato gets less sport and more premium than the concept with leather seating, GPS navigation and a rear-view camera. It also features an optional 1,000 watt Bang & Olufsen Beosound sound system.

Power for the production V12 Zagato will come from a 6.0 liter V12 engine making 510-hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, the V12 Zagato will go form 0 to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Cars UK (via WCF)

What’s the best way to test a new sports coupe? Take it drifting while you burn some tires. That’s exactly what you’re about to witness in this video with the new Toyota GT 86.

Check out more news on the Toyota GT 86.

Refresher: Power for the 2013 Toyota GT 86 comes from a 2.0 liter 4-clyinder boxer engine making 197-hp at 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 151 lb-ft at 6,600 rpm. The engine is mated standard to a 6-speed manual transmission with an available 6-speed automatic. The Toyota GT 86 will go on sale in the United States next year as the Scion FR-S.

- By: Omar Rana

The Umberto Palermo Design Vittoria Concept is a sleek and aggressive looking sports car that measures 4,750 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,250 mm tall. It also gets sloping roofline, LED taillights at the rear and a ‘cheese grater’ grille.

No word on complete technical details but Umberto Palermo Design says that the Vittoria uses a hybrid V8 setup for maximum performance and fuel-economy.

No word on when or if it will enter production.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: WCF

According to a report coming out of the UK, Jaguar is seriously thinking of a hotter ‘S’ version of the XFR sedan. Executives inside Jaguar say that the 503-hp XFR is being ‘outgunned’ by new rivals such as the 552-hp BMW M5 and the 549-hp Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.

The recently launched Jaguar XKR-S is powered by a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 making 550-hp with a maximum torque of 502 lb-ft of torque, It goes from 0 to 60 mph comes in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph.

Reports suggest that a prototype was recently spotted on the Nurburgring.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: AutoCar

While putting together the commercial for the new 2013 Scion FR-S in Northern California, Scion Racing’s Ken Gushi, official stunt driver for the shoot, had a very close encounter with a deer on some mountain roads.

Fortunately, Ken and the deer were unharmed during the making of the commercial.

Click here for our original post on the 2013 Scion FR-S.

Check out the footage after the jump.

Refresher: Power for the Scion FR-S comes from a 2.0 liter naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder horizontally opposed engine with Toyota’s D-4S injection system. The engine makes 200-hp at 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 151 lb-ft at 6,600 rpm. Its mated to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. Sales of the 2013 Scion FR-S will start in the spring of 2012.

- By: Omar Rana

“The idea was to make the Track’ster tough looking, like a bulldog,” said Tom Kearns, chief designer for KMA. “But the car had to be approachable as well. We wanted to base the car in reality so people instantly knew it was a Soul, but with a lot of attitude. It had to be a bold interpretation that would change people’s conceptions of what a sporty Kia could be.”

“Mission accomplished,” Kia says – and mission accomplished indeed.

Besides its bold and aggressive looks with an eye-catching White and Inferno Orange exterior, Kia Track’ster features a grille with air intake slit trimmed in lightweight carbon fiber.  It also gets LED driving lights with aluminum surrounds, 14-inch Brembo brakes, a ‘backpack’ panel that accentuates the Track’ster’s 75.5-inch width, which is more than 5-inches wider than a production Soul.

Check out more news on the Kia Soul.

Power for the Kia Track’ster comes from a 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 250-hp – 66 percent more than the production model. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission which helps transfer power to all four wheels.

Kia says that it has no current plans to produce the Track’ster. “Concept cars are icing on the cake,” said Kearns. “They allow KMA’s design team to dream about what could be. Whether that dream becomes a reality or not is a separate question.”

However, if you make a lot of noise Kia will hear you.

- By: Omar Rana

We’ve seen many automotive commercials that really touch a soft spot in our hearts – however, a new commercial for the Subaru BRZ in Japan takes the emotional notch all the way up by showing a relationship between a father and son going completely sour until the son grows up and lets his father drive his new BRZ.

Check it out for yourself after the jump.

Click here for more news on the Subaru BRZ.

Refresher: Weighing in at just 2,689 pounds, the Subaru BRZ is powered a 2.0 liter 4-clyinder boxer engine making 197-hp at 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 151 lb-ft at 6,600 rpm. The engine is mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

- By: Omar Rana

Audi’s next R8 is already in development with promises of being fast enough and advanced enough to keep up with supercar competitors like Lamborghini and Porsche (which it actually share a parent with).

Two variants will be available for the next R8, starting with a 4,2-liter V8, and going up to the 5.2-liter V10, both mated to a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission. Each being based on the first-generation’s power, refinements have been made for greater horsepower and improved fuel economy. The V10 is expected to kick out 550hp, and still provide 25.7 mpg.

A GT is also in the works for limited production and 2016 release that makes 580 hp from a 5.2-liter V10 engine, expected to compete with the Ferrari 458 Scudiera and others in the segment.

Check out more news on the Audi R8.

Design for the R8 is expected to set the standard for Audi models to follow, and will include E-Tron, aluminum structure, four-wheel drive, and a mid-engine layout. Exterior design should be totally different from the current R8.

Borrowing from Porsche, the R8 should be receiving additional technology like brake energy recuperation and automatic stop-start.

Audi is also setting out to cut weight down on the R8, even though new safety technology is included, using a modular construction process. More carbon fiber parts have been added along with aluminum monocoque to lighten the body, as well.

The model is scheduled for debut at the Moscow Motor Show in August, with release in the UK as a coupe for late 2014, and a roadster for mid-2015.

- By: Alexandra Koken

Source: AutoCar

To celebrate SVT’s anniversary, a commemorative lighted sill plate will be used in the 2013 Shelby GT500 to celebrate the years of performance vehicles.

“The Shelby GT500 convertible is every bit the performer that the coupe is,” said Kerry Baldori, SVT Global Performance Vehicles chief engineer. “All of the significant changes we made in the program were instrumental in delivering a convertible that could really shine on the track but can still be driven on a daily basis.”

Check out more news on the Ford Shelby GT500.

Power comes from the same 5.8 liter supercharged V8 engine making 650-hp with a maximum torque of 600 lb-ft – stopping power comes from a strong set of Brembo brakes. That helped the Shelby GT500 convertible with the optional Performance Package shave nearly 3.5 seconds off its lap time at the Sebring International Raceway. Like the coupe, the Ford Shelby GT500, the Performance Package can be upgraded to a Track Package, complete with an external engine oil cooler, rear differential cooler and transmission cooler for further durability.

How fast will it go from 0 to 60 mph and what will be the top speed? Well, Ford didn’t release that info so stay tuned for more.

- By: Omar Rana

Mercedes-Benz and AMG have been working together very hard to involve themselves in the supercar wars and one of these efforts is the current SLS AMG coupe and roadster. Though reports are now saying that Mercedes-Benz AMG is strongly considering the idea of expanding the AMG brand’s offerings, beginning with the much rumored and anticipated baby “baby SLS AMG.”

After an interview between AutoCarUK and AMG’s boss Ola Kallenius, it seems like AMG is getting closer to producing more models.

“AMG is a financial company and runs with targets, just like every other company,” said AMG’s boss Ola Kallenius. “These products can’t just be built for fun. We need a reasonable return to new fund projects.”

Kallenius pointed out that the current SLS AMG has that return and that the decision to expand the AMG brand is still a decent ways away. But either way, Kallenius also recognizes that the SLS’s success is enough to keep the AMG brand’s discussion of expansion under those pretenses.

“What is clear is that we have entered a segment with an overwhelming reaction from customers and fans — and many of them are entirely new customers to AMG — so it would certainly be the right strategy to grow the AMG brand.”

Should the plans succeed, we could see AMG’s rumored “baby SLS” receiving the green light. Supposedly, the “baby SLS” will cost roughly £80,000, marking it as the entry-level model. No other details have been announced, but it’s safe to assume that the “baby SLS” could go on sale as early as late 2013, donning the brand’s all-new twin-turbocharged 5.4L V8 good for 500hp.

It will be mounted in the front-mid position and will send its power to the rear-wheels. Put two and two together and it seems like AMG is aiming its sights directly at the Porsche 911 Carrera S. Both coupe and roadster versions are expected to be built.

- By: Chris Chin

Source: AutoCarUK

Some new rumors are floating around the mill regarding Maserati’s next efforts to expand its lineup and replace the wonderful, but aging Quattroporte. Word says that an all-new Quattroporte will possibly debut at next year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Reports have stated the new Quattroporte will be six inches wider and two inches longer than the current version. But despite the increase in size, the new Quattroporte is also said to get a 220lb diet.

Within that same rumor, there was a hint that Maserati could also introduce a smaller version of the Quattroporte for 2013. Though despite the sparse details, the “baby Quattroporte” will be roughly the same size as the current BMW 5-Series (which is still huge) and will be powered by either the choice of a turbocharged V6 gas or diesel engine.

In terms of Maserati’s other cars, reports also say that the Kubang SUV concept could see a production version as early as 2014 and will be based on the current Jeep Grand Cherokee. As for the also aging GranTurismo and GranCabrio, replacements are projected for 2015.

- By: Chris Chin

Source: WorldCarFans