Gemballa Avalanche 600 GT2 EVO

The fine people over at Gemballa have a sick, but oh so sweet addiction with pushing the limits.  You know the insanity that comes wrapped up in a feisty package we like to call the Porsche GT2.  Well keeping pace with past achievements, Gemballa put together a kit for the Porsche GT2 and the Porsche turbo.  And it’s exactly as the name states, an avalanche.  They took the already blistering 530hp and kicked it in square in the pants.  Now with 600hp and 619lb.-ft. of torque.  The German auto tunner, added a race exhaust, a new intercooler and worked there magic on the ECU.  Visually, the Avalanche 600is sporting a new front spoiler, EVO wing, and hood. Stock supsension has been 86′d for a coilovers larger disc breaks, and 20inch Gemballa ‘Racing Black Edition wheels. This list keeps going on the inside with new carpeting, aluminum pedals and door plates. And to top it all off a 340mm stearing wheel with optional F1paddle shifters. And then a slue of alcantera and leather make this the Gemballa Avalanche 600 GT2 EVO.

Click to view the full press release.

[Read more]

BMW F3 - Crossover Spied?

The BMW F3 the German car makers new crossover, has been spotted? We’re not exactly sure as it simply a E91 with a higher suspension. And the last time we saw a 3 series jacked up in the air we heard it was an X3 powertrain mule. And we’re also hearing people calling this the X1.  Whatever it is, here are the pictures.

Chris Evans Spends $10.9 Million on a Ferrari

Radio DJ and former TV presenter Chris Evans stunned the crowd at Sunday’s ‘Ferrari Leggenda e Passione’ auction in Maranello by paying just under $11 million dollars for a vintage black 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider.

“I didn’t expect it to go for that price, but I’m fine, absolutely calm. I’ve just had a Guinness.”

Doing so set a new record for price paid for a car at auction. Trumping another 250 GTO that was bought in 1990 for $10.7 million.

The Ferrari purchased by Evens previously belonged to actor James Coburn, who died in 2002. It was estimated to sell for barely half the price that Evans ended up paying for it, proving that the slowing economy has yet to effect the buoyant classic Ferrari values. Chis told Bloomberg news that he has no regrets, saying that “this is the best of the best. It seems like a lot of money now, but in five to 10 years time it’ll be out of my range.”

There was a time where the bid sat at

At one point, with a bid of $9.5m against him, Evans was gently encouraged to take some thinking time by auctioneer Peter Bainbridge.

“I need a Budweiser,” said the Evens.

“A Budweiser?” boomed Mr Bainbridge. “We’ll get you a whole case.”

“I thought it was the funniest thing ever”, said Evans.

Scuderia Bizzarrini P538

From the legendary supercar creator, with achievements under his belt like the Ferrari 250GTO and the Lamborghini V12, also working with Iso, and Alpha Romeo. Giotto Bizzarrini is not a newcomer the the high end sports car world by a long shot. Mr. Giotto Bizzarrini originally built Roadsters to race in the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hour race. This is car pays homage to the original P538S from Giotto. It’s carry true to heritage and is carries a mid-mounted corvette power plant, this time an LS7 V8.

• Full carbon monocoque
• Full carbon Body work
• 500+ Horsepower (standard)
• Total weight under 800kg

Though Giotto Bizzarrini did not work on the project personally, it is said that he did give his word of approval.

Lamborghini LP560-4 Options

*Edit more accurate pricing

CarFront’s source was off for the list price of the LP560-4, what can we say, we try hard to get you info as fast as we can, sometimes this causes a mistake here and there. We’ve been informed from an licensed Lamborghini dealer that Base price is $191,000 for a 6 speed and $210,600 for the eGear

So if you decide to run a fully optioned LP560-4 You’re going to be swimming in the $250k price range, and definitely not playing in the $300k+ ball park.

Ready to fork out the list price of $280,000 for the new Lamborghini LP560-4? Well you’ll need to choose your options which will send the price climbing.

Carbon Ceramic Breaks, a must have will run you a staggering $18,768. Add Sat nav in the car, that will add $3,113. Want the largest alloys available? tack on $6,256. Add on the sport package for another $2,681 and finally, if you make your e-gear you will be adding a final $12,054. So if you get your new Lambo fully loaded you can be looking to spend about $322,000. Against the $332,700 Ferrari Scuderia, sign me up!

2009 Ferrari “California” Officially Announced

Named after the state governed by a action-movie-hero and which some say should be its own country, the Ferrari California was just unveiled by it’s makers in Italy this afternoon. The car not only features styling unlike any recent Ferarri before it, but also a V8 motor making 454hp at 7,900 rpm. A retractable hard top is going to be used unlike the traditional canvas tops on the F430 and 360’s. A 0-60 time under 4-seconds, seven speed dual-clutch transmission, ceramic brakes, and the “F1-Trac” traction control program (from the 599 GTB) all point to this vehicle being a strict sports car in traditional Ferrari fashion rather than a grand tourer. Expect more news of Ferrari’s newest model as it becomes available.