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The next generation Zonda test mules have been spotted. The Zonda will be powered by a 7.3 litre engine which was developed by AMG that it currently holds. Instead the 5.4 liter supercharged V8 which is performing its duties on the McLaren SLR will find its place on the next Zonda.

This particular engine has been preferred as it delivers more power (680 odd hp compared to the 547 hp the 7.3 ltr produced) and also consumes lesser fuel than its predecessor.

It is also being rumored that the new Zonda would sprint from 0-60 mph in little more than three seconds while running out of steam at 200+ mph, carbon-fibre construction and the new engine helping the cause. Expect to see this car in the market early next year.

Finally, the first three official images of Ferrari’s latest model dubbed Ferrari GT California has just been released on the internet.

The Ferrari GT California will be available as a convertible and will feature several new features for Ferrari such as the new automatic folding hard top, mid-front engine mounted and a dual-clutch technology.

A 4.3-liter V8 engine with direct injection and a “flat” crankshaft design producing 460 hp at 7,500 rpm is powered for the Ferrari GT California. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds with CO2 emission of c.310 g/km.

The GT California will be the first Ferrari to be equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, a new multilink rear suspension system, the F1-Trac traction control system that debuted in the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and carbon-ceramic material brake discs. Both the chassis and bodywork are made of aluminum.

On the interior, the car features new accessories and equipment, such as the seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and infotainment system.

The Ferrari GT California will be officially unveiled to the public at the 2008 Paris Motor Show in October.

Overall International Engine Of The Year

















Results
1. BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo (335i) 380
2. Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI (VW Golf, Touran, Jetta) 287
3. Volkswagen/Audi 2.0 liter inline-4 TFSI 270
4. BMW 4-litre V8 (M3) 241
5. BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6) 151
6. BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo (Cooper S, Peugeot 207) 149
7. Subaru 2.5 litre boxer turbo (Impreza, Forester) 78
8. Toyota 1-litre 3-cylinder (Aygo, Yaris/Echo/Vitz, Citroen C1, Peugeot 107) 56

Best New Engine of 2008


















Results
1. BMW 2.0 liter twin turbodiesel (123d) 257
2. BMW 4.0 liter V8 (M3) 218
3. Subaru 2.0 liter boxer turbodiesel (Outback) 201
4. Audi 5.0 liter twin turbo V10 (RS6) 166
5. Nissan 3.8 liter twin turbo V6 (GT-R) 147
6. Volkswagen 1.4 liter TSI (A3, Leon, Golf, Eos, Jetta) 115

Green Engine of the Year 2008
















Results
1. Toyota Hybrid 1.5-litre (Prius) 269
2. BMW 2.0 liter turbodiesel (118d, 318d) 266
3. Volkswagen 1.4 liter TSI Twincharged 150
4. Volkswagen 1.4 liter TSI 140
5. Fiat 1.4 liter T-JET 108
6. Honda Hybrid 1.3-litre IMA (Civic) 101

Best Performance Engine


















Results
1. Porsche 3.6 liter twin turbo boxer (911 Turbo, GT2) 137
2. BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6) 134
3. BMW 4-litre V8 (M3) 133
4. Ferrari 6-litre V12 (599 GT) 125
5. Nissan 3.8 liter twin turbo V6 (GT-R) 124
6. Audi 5.0 liter twin turbo V10 (RS6) 108

Best Sub-1 Liter Engine

















Results
1. Toyota 1-litre (Aygo, Yaris/Echo/Vitz, Citroën C1, Peugeot 107) 294
2. Smart Diesel 799cc (Smart Fortwo) 285
3. Mitsubishi 999cc Turbo (Smart Fortwo) 197
4. Ford 1-litre Supercharged (EcoSport) 167
5. Opel/Vauxhall 1.0 liter inline-3 Twinport 113
6. Kia 1.0 liter inline-4 (Atos, Picanto) 76

Best 1 Liter to 1.4 Liter Engine

Results
1. Volkswagen 1.4 liter TSI Twincharged 140/170hp 340
2. Volkswagen 1.4 liter TSI 125hp 170
3. Fiat 1.4 liter T-JET 165
4. Fiat-GM 1.3 liter turbodiesel (500, Panda, etc) 157
5. Honda Hybrid 1.3 liter IMA (Civic) 103
6. Renault 1.2 liter Turbo (Twingo, Clio, Modus) 99

Best 1.4 Liter to 1.8 Liter Engine


















1. BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo (Cooper S, Peugeot 207) 333
2. Audi 1.8 liter TFSI (A3, A5) 197
3. Toyota Hybrid 1.5-litre (Prius) 182
4. Mercedes-Benz 1.8-litre Supercharged (C, SLK, CLK, E) 121
5. Toyota 1.8 liter supercharged (Lotus Elise 111R) 82
5. Honda 1.8-litre (Civic, Stream, FR-V) 75

Best 1.8 Liter to 2 Liter Engine




















Results
1. Volkswagen/Audi 2-litre Turbo FSI (A3, A4, A6, TT, Golf GTI) 256
2. BMW 2.0 liter twin turbodiesel (123d) 254
3. Subaru 2.0 liter boxer turbodiesel (Outback) 196
4. Mitsubishi 2.0 liter inline-4 Turbo (Evo X) 105
5. Honda 2-litre i-VTEC (Civic Type R) 97
4. Honda 2-litre (S2000 (Europe/Asia)) 67

Best 2 Liter to 2.5 Liter Engine

















Results
1. Subaru 2.5 liter boxer turbo (Forester, Impreza) 188
2. BMW 2.5-litre (325, 525, Z4, X3) 187
3. Honda Diesel 2.2-litre (Civic, Accord (Europe), CR-V, FR-V) 145
4. Mazda 2.3-litre GDI Turbo (3MPS, 6MPS, CX-7, MPV) 118
5. Peugeot-Citroen-Ford 2.2 liter turbodiesel 107
6. Toyota Diesel 2.2-litre D-CAT (Avensis, RAV4, Auris, Lexus IS220d) 90

Best 2.5 Liter to 3 Liter Engine

















Results
1. BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo (335i) 375
2. BMW Diesel 3-litre Twin Turbo (335d, 535d, X3) 238
3. Audi/VW Diesel 3-litre V6 (A4, A6, Allroad, A8, Q7, Touareg, Phaeton) 145
4. Porsche 2.7-litre flat six (Boxster, Cayman) 119
5. BMW 3-litre (Z4, 330, 530, 630, 730) 88
6. Jaguar 2.7 liter turbodiesel V6 (XF) 85

Best 3 Liter to 4 Liter Engine
























Results
1. BMW 4.0 liter V8 (M3) 331
1. Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo (911 Turbo) 255
3. Nissan 3.8 liter twin turbo V6 (GT-R) 144
4. BMW 3.2-litre (Z4 M) 99
5. Toyota Hybrid 3.5-litre V6 (GS450h) 88
5. Audi 3.6-litre FSI (Q7, VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne) 71

Best Above 4 Liter Engine


















Results
1. BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6) 218
2. Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre (CLK, E, CLS, S, ML, R) 183
3. Ferrari 6-litre V12 (599 GTB) 172
4. Lexus Hybrid 5-litre (LS600h) 132
5. Audi 4.2-litre FSI (A6, A8, Q7, RS4, R8) 104
6. Ferrari 4.3 liter V8 (F430) 80

According to the Italian bike magazine euromoto, MV Agusta could have a new owner or at least a large shareholder in the form of Tata Motors. MV Agusta used to be owned by Proton and was disposed of a few years ago for a sum fo 1 Euro. Since then, MV Agusta’s new owners have not been able to do much with the company, and its ails continue, lacking funds to channel towards new product development.

Next year sees the end of production of the Mclaren SLR and also signals the end of the the collaboration between Mercedes and Mclaren as each will create their own successor. Mclaren has been very secretive around the project, codenamde P11.

The new mid-engined car will directly compete with the Ferrari F430 although the McLaren will be lighter and more compact. Power is said to come close to 550 bhp produced by a V8 engine, which will be produced in England.

Besides, the P11 project will then provide the base for the legendary Mclaren F1 Supercar where the code name is P12. According to internal McLaren documents finalised last year, a V10 engine delivering over 600bhp will power the P12. The rest of the car will be stripped down and re-engineered for ultimate weight saving.

Recently, SEAT has just announced it will be producing a 3-door variant of the Ibiza as well, and a twin-charged 1.4 TFSI Cupra hot hatch version will feature more design cues from the Bocanegra Concept like the bumper, grille and headlamps.

Recently, Japan known tuner Arios had released a body kit for the Nissan GTR 35. This bodykit contains a carbon fiber front lip spoiler, a custom nose cover in order to give the car a new look, a carbon fiber engine cover and some NACA duct covers also made out of super light carbon fiber.

After installed all these components the Nissan GT-R received a dramatic new look. In the future, Arios Tuning confirmed the coming of a stylish rear spoiler.