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Ending all speculation, Porsche has confirmed that it will debut a new supercar concept at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show that starts in January. Though the company refrained from providing more details, the vehicle is expected to have a twin-turbo V8-powered engine capable of producing 600 hp.

The new supercar from the Porsche stable is believed to be a mid-engined machine with an AWD system. We also expect the body to incorporate a considerable amount of carbon fiber for lightness.

In fact, suggestions are abound as to what kind of a vehicle Porsche will present at the show, ranging from   …  More

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ferrare-4851A Ferrari driver has been arrested after he attackedfiat-6001 the owner of a Fiat 600 which had not given way to him as he tried to overtake it on an Italian motorway.

The 32-year-old driver of the £166,000 Ferrari 485 with a top speed of 200mph repeatedly rammed the small car when his attempts to pass it were frustrated.

The man, who has not been named, eventually forced the Fiat 600, worth £7,750 and with a top speed of 93mph, on to the hard shoulder, and then he smashed a window and set about beating up the 32-year-old inside   …  Details

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BrianZuk records the 2010 GoldRush Rally cars departing from San Francisco on their way to Los Angeles, after being on display at the prestigious Fairmont Hotel. The video begins with the supercars lined up on display, then transitions into all the exotics tearing up California street on their way to their next destination, be sure to turn up your speakers @ 2:33 when the cars start up and begin to leave! Excellent job and major props to Knick, Ramin, all the sponsors, L4P, and everyone else who was involved in putting this rally together, great work

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The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2010 was held March 14th on the fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island adjacent to the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. Among others, the 15th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance also celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 917′s victories at the 1970 24 Hours of Daytona and 24 Hours of Le Mans races.

A seminar kicked off the celebration of the incredible Porsche 917 endurance racer, as the men who drove the 240 mph giant – Derek Bell, Brian Redman, Hurley Haywood and Vic Elford – told stories that left spectators in awe of these brave men.

The legendary 917 only  …  Great Pictures & More

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