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Maserati Levante V8

It started in 1963 with the legendary Mistral. Then came the Ghibli, the Bora and the Khamsin. In 2016 the Maserati Levante joined the illustrious family. The wind that bears its name blows across the Mediterranean and can change from benign calm to gale force in an instant. The Maserati Levante has a similar nature, although its powerful forces always remain under perfect control.

The Levante is pure Maserati, both in terms of its style and purity of dynamic purpose. The interior of the Levante exudes authentic Maserati character.Interior highlights include Pieno Fiore natural leather on the seats, standard on Levante Trofeo, hand-stitched leather on the dashboard side panels and other surfaces either in genuine wood or the new Matt Carbon Fibre Weave. There is an abundance of clever storage, plus the flexibility of 60/40-folding rear seats and a 580-litre luggage compartment.

The advanced active air suspension raises or lowers the vehicle according to need or preference. With six settings to choose from, the driver can select whatever height is appropriate for the road or terrain, from a high clearance for off-roading to a low setting for fast, efficient and smooth motorway driving.

At the front, the eye is drawn to the purposeful V8-specific front grille with a chromed frame. Below is a lower grille with Black Piano blades, a honeycomb-shaped lower grille and a sports bumper, while the door handles are painted in body color. Seen from the rear, this stylish SUV is every bit as captivating with its Sport bumper, a Matt Black insert, the body colour extractor and V8-specific exhaust pipes.

Nothing can match the distinctive Maserati engine note. In the Levante, a lightweight exhaust system with bypass valves ensures that it’s delivered to maximum effect. When Sport mode is active the valves open, providing the shortest, highest-energy route for the exhaust gases.

Maserati offers two types of engines:
550 HP V8 TWIN TURBO
The Levante GTS boasts an impressive 550 hp and torque that tops out at 730 Nm. The Levante accelerates from 0-60 in just 4.0 seconds with a top speed of 181 mph.
590 HP V8 TWIN TURBO
The ferocious V8 engine in the Levante Trofeo delivers an exceptional 590 hp and peak torque of 730 Nm. The Levante Trofeo accelerates from 0- 60 mph in an astounding 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 189 mph. This is searing race-bred power adapted for the road.

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Audi TT RS

Audi TT RS. In 1980, Audi introduced a model that later gained the status of a rally legend. It is a Quattro model. 40 years later, the Audi TT RS gets a special version called 40 Yerars of Quattro.

The TT RS 40 Years of Quattro was painted in Alpine white, and received special stickers inspired by those of the Audi Sport quattro S1, which triumphed at Pikes Peak in 1987. For an even greater visual effect, the stickers on the hood, roof and rear fenders are complemented by glossy black accents all over the exterior and a spoon hood with a glossy carbon look.

Available exclusively as a coupe and intended exclusively for the German market, the special model will be produced in just 40 copies, one for each year that has passed since the introduction of the legendary Ur-Quattro model.

Inside, the customers can opt for both a premium vintage atmosphere and some enhancements – king among them being the rear bench delete option, which is replaced by a carbon fiber strut cross brace that will drop the weight by 16 kg.

The car has white 20-inch wheels with contrasting red brake calipers lurking in the rear. Additional aerobits include glossy black stripes on the front apron, along with side bumper side extensions. Rounding out the changes on the outside are the subtle logos of the Four Rings on the rear wing end panels and on the quarter glass.

The Audi TT RS has a five-cylinder turbocharged engine, which develops 394 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. The award-winning 2.0-liter TFSI engine allows acceleration from 0 – 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 174 mph which is increased by removing the electronic lock.

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Golf GTI Clubsport

The new Golf GTI Clubsport is based on the recently introduced eighth generation Golf GTI. The GTI Clubsport is a lighter, more aggressive, track-biased version of the hot hatchback.

Clubsport has an upgraded Vehicle Dynamics Manager that integrates front differential control with variable locking into the system. This allows the vehicle to respond more quickly to small steering inputs. It also eliminates the understeer you would find in a front-wheel drive vehicle.

The Clubsport gains additional aerodynamic elements over the GTI. The Clubsport suspension lies 0.59 inches lower than the standard GTI. The positive axles are increased on the front axle. The progressive power steering has a more direct response when entering a corner.

Inside, the Clubsport receives newly upholstered sports seats with perforated leather trim, while red stitching is available as an option. A Digital Cockpit is standard equipment, too, as is 30-colour ambient lighting and a 10-inch central touchscreen infotainment system with navigation.

The new Clubsport has a 2.0 four-cylinder turbo petrol engine that develops 300 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Clubsport comes exclusively with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

With an additional 55 horsepower and 30 Nm compared to the engine potential powered by a standard GTI, the slightly lower Clubsport accelerates from 0-62 mph in less than six seconds and develops an electronically limited 155 mph.

The new VW is offered on 18-inch wheels as standard, and a 19-inch option is also available. At the back, there’s a high-gloss black spoiler on the roof. A circular exhaust outlet comes out of each side of the rear, and a simulated diffuser run between them.

As with the regular Golf GTI, the Clubsport features a number of selectable driving modes, which alter the parameters of the engine, gearbox, optional adaptive dampers and steering. However, alongside the regular Eco, Comfort, Sport and Individual settings, the Clubsport features one more mode: Special.