After much anticipation and long wait, the new (991) 911 Turbo is finally here. Both models use a Twin-Turbo 3.8L Flat-Six engine, while the 'Turbo' delivers 520hp and the 'Turbo S' produces 560hp. 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) only takes 3.2 seconds for the Turbo, and 3.0 seconds for the Turbo S. They both have a top speed just under 200mph.
The overall size is longer, wider (1.1 inches wider rear fenders over the Carrera 4), and all four wheels have been pushed out for wider track. The new electro-hydraulic controlled AWD system features rear-wheel steering for sharper cornering and improved control. Overall weight is down to just 1570 kg (3460 lbs), for improved power to weight ratio. Transmission is only available with a 7-speed PDK, that has been upgraded considerably.
The exterior is greatly updated with larger side air intakes, new louvered deck lid, full LED headlights (on the Turbo S), adjustable rear wing with three positions, and for the first time retractable front spoiler. The new front spoiler was developed upon listening to their customers and is simply called Porsche active aerodynamics (PAA). This adjustable three-stage spoiler makes driving a supercar a little easier in the everyday world from speed bumps, and steep driveways. The fully extended front spoiler provides great downforce. Working with the rear spoiler ensures the car is firmly planted to the ground, especially at high speeds.
The 560bhp Turbo S can post an in impressive Nürburgring lap time under 7 minutes 30 seconds with factory tires. This is a vast improvement over the previous Turbo S, and on par with the McLaren MP4-12C and Porsche Carrera GT.
The new Turbo will hit the market this September 2013, priced from 162,055€ ($149,250 US) for the the 'Turbo', and 195,256€ ($182,050 US) for the 'Turbo S'.

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Internally known as codename 'Scorpion', Audi's new Supercar is on track and in the design phase. While it is known the car will be based off the Le Mans race project, the decision on powerplant remains to be seen. Audi would like to use a diesel-electric hybrid, but diesel lacks an appeal from two major markets (China & North America). It has not been officially named, but it's rumored to be called the R20 or R10. Regardless the name, we expect the design to be extreme and make a statement on the road.
Also, Audi's head of R&D Wolfgang Dürheimer did say they are working with Porsche on this project, and it's possible to see many of the technologies from the 918 Spyder carried over.

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Volkswagen Audi fans rejoice as the 2013 Wörthersee Show is fast approaching. Volkswagen's Head of R&D Ulrich Hackenberg confirmed that a new GTI concept will debut at the show. This 'concept' will showcase realistic power and features that are mostly likely to make it into production. He also said it will preview the "future version" of GTI's. VW has a history of showing 'concept' models at Wörthersee that later reach production nearly identical. We expect the Golf GTI Edition 40 to show its face, like the MK5 Edition 30 and Mk6 Edition 35 did before. A lighter weight Mk7 with plenty of carbon fiber is believed to be the basis, along with more power and visual modifications.
Also, as a side note there is a lot of buzz that the Mk7 Golf R could appear in 'concept' form as a surprise. On latest Golf R news, Dr Hackenberg did say they added two active exhaust flaps in the exhaust (from the Audi S3) that will give an aggressive sound separating it further from the GTI.