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Car tuners Brabus have released official details of their latest creation which is based on the Mercedes SL65 AMG.

The vehicle called T65 RS is powered by a v12 engine that produces 800hp.

The Brabus T65 RS can travel 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 3.6 seconds and to 200 km/h in just 9.8 seconds. The car has a top speed of 330 km/h or 206 mph. The car’s top speed is electronically limited to 320 km/h because of tire safety.

All this power is achieved through the custom, high-performance turbochargers and special manifolds for the exhaust.

Australian car company BUFORI unveiled the Geneva earlier this year at the Geneva auto show, this car offers a combination of modern and classic looks with luxury.

The Bufori Geneva is powered by a 6.1-litre V8 engine which produces an impressive 430hp It can hit 100km/h in 5.4 seconds and has a top speed of 265km/h.

Every Buffori is hand built to high standard using quality parts.

The interior has a combination of traditional and modern materials such as leather and wood veneers. Individual adjustable rear seats come as standard along with picnic tables for comfort and convenience.

Some of the unique features include a fine tea set with instant boiling water and sink, an Espresso coffee maker, an integrated cool box & mini bar for champagne and glasses, a strong box (safe) for valuables or a cigar humidor are also available.

Positioned within the front bumper bar is an optional Thermal Imaging Night Vision camera. When activated, day or night, this safety feature recognises pedestrians and objects up to 300 metres away and displays them on the screen conveniently positioned in view of the driver.

Lane Departure Warning (LDWS) alerts the driver should the car unintentionally attempt to leave its current lane. When activated, it uses an integrated camera, located just in front of the rear view mirror, to monitor road markings and the vehicle’s position. When the signal light is used the system recognises the lane change as intentional and no warning is issued.

The HUD (Heads-up Display) relays essential information such as vehicle speed, RPM, LDWS onto the windscreen to allow the driver to focus on the road.

Now watch a video of this luxury car below

Production on the new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has restarted after a shut down for refurbishment.

The Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4 will start at $32,995, with the up-level Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4 model at $39,995 and the range-topping Overland 4×4 model will carry a price of $42,995.

The launch of the new Grand Cherokee marks the first application of company’s new, flexible fuel 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, which boasts 290 horsepower. Also available is a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 which produces 360 hp.

The interior has been revamped with better materials. An available all-new CommandView dual-pane sun roof provides twice as much glass surface than a standard sun roof and extends from the windshield to the rear of the vehicle. The front panel can be opened rearward, providing additional light and fresh air to first-row passengers. The rear panel, which is fixed, allows light and open viewing for second-row passengers and comes standard with a power sun shade.

The vehicle’s 114.8-inch wheelbase is 5.3 inches longer than the model it replaces and contributes to an overall vehicle length that is 1.8 inches longer than the prior model. The longer wheelbase creates more interior room and gives passengers an additional 4 inches of rear-seat knee and leg room.

For added passenger comfort, rear seats recline 12 degrees. There’s also a 12-degree forward angle to allow 24 degrees of variation. Cargo volume behind the second-row has increased by 6.8 cubic feet, to 36.3 cubic feet total. An available fold-flat front-passenger seat provides even more cargo storage room. An all-new power rear liftgate is available, controlled via the key fob.

Seventeen-inch wheels are standard and deliver off-road capability, while optional 18-inch and 20-inch wheels can be ordered.

The standard “uconnect guardian” will automatically call emergency services in the event of an accident. Other features include remote door unlocking, roadside assistance, a stolen vehicle locater, and an “emergency call” feature. UConnect Web mobile Internet will also be on offer.

The all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee entered production at the 2.7-million-square-foot Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit, u.s., which has been the site of Grand Cherokee production since its introduction in 1992. The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be available from June.

Porsche have released their most powerful 911 to date and they are calling it the 911 gt2 rs.

Its is powered by a 3.6 liter boxer engine which features two turbochargers, it accelerates from 0-100 in 3.4 seconds and boasts a top-speed of 330km/h and laps the famous German racetrack Nürburgring, in just 7 minutes and 18 seconds.

This sports car produces 620hp, thats 90 more horses than its predecessor and it also consumes 5% less fuel.

The new 911 GT2 RS stands out clearly from the other 911 models through the use of carbon-fiber- components with a matt-black surface finish, wider wheels, new light-alloy wheels with central locking and “GT2 RS” model designations on the doors and rear lid.

The interior of the 911 GT2 RS features lightweight bucket seats made of carbon-fiber and reinforced plastic. as are lightweight door panels with fabric straps instead of traditional door handles. The basic interior color is black with red elements, such as the seat center sections, the roof lining and segments of the steering wheel rim. The gearshift and handbrake lever are also finished in red Alcantara.

This car will be limited to just 500 units worldwide and will be available in the U.S. from October 2010. The price for such a great car, a hefty $245.000.

The Topgear team put the most common airport vehicles in a race around an airport.

Richard Hammond enlists the help of several touring car drivers to answer the question on the lips of every holidaymaker in the departure lounge – what is the fastest airport vehicle at Heathrow?

Watch the new most powerful Porsche 911 ever built in action in this short video by porsche.

The 911 gt2 rs is powered by a 3.6 liter boxer engine which features two turbochargers, it accelerates from 0-100 in 3.4 seconds and boasts a top-speed of 330km/h and laps the famous German racetrack Nürburgring, in just 7 minutes and 18 seconds.

Now watch it in action below.

This bright blue Porsche Panamera the work of car tuning firm, Mansory. It is as striking as their Rolls Royce that was displayed at the Geneva auto show earlier this year.

The power has been boosted from 500hp up to 690 so now this sports car gone sprint to 60mph ( 100km/h ) in 4 seconds.

The exterior has been fitted with a carbon fiber body kit, including front skirt, hood, LED running lights, wheel arches, side skirts, diffuser, rear wing and specially-designed wheels.

If you think the exterior is shocking then take a look at the two-tone leather interior.

This is the type of car that you either love or hate. Let us know your opinions in the comment box below.