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MINI’s big Porsche competing PR shambles +video

The MINI-v-911 at Atlanta Track (click image to enlarge track map) So MINI threw down a challenge to Porsche. “Come Race us” they said. “No thanks”, said Porsche.

Porsche 918 Spyder (2013) final specifications and prices

Porsche told CAR it expected final 918 Spyders to produce more power and better economy than the test mules – and Stuttgart has delivered. Final specs for the V8 hybrid supercar have been released, and it's as quick as you'd hope (for £660,000...) Porsche's 918 Spyder: the vital stats: Engine: 4.6-litre V8, 600bhp @ 8600rpm, 390lb ft @ 6600rpm. Engine redline @ 9150rpmHybrid module: lithium-ion batteries, electric motors, 154bhpTotal power: 875bhpTransmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive (electric motor drives fronts, motor and engine drive rears)0-62mph: 2.8sec0-124mph: 7.9sec0-186mph: 23.0secTop speed: 211mphMPG (combined): 85.6mpgCO2: 79g/kmElectric-only driving range/top speed: 18 miles/93mphBattery charge time: four hours (25mins with optional Porsche Speed Charging Station)Weight: 1675kg (unladen), Weissach package cuts 35kg from kerbweightPrice: €781,155 (£661,000), without Weissach package / €853,155 (£720,400) with Weissach package Any other Porsche 918 Spyder news?

Lister Knobbly back on track

Lister The Lister Knobbly - one of the most famous British racing cars of the 1950s - is now available to buy new, with prices starting from £249,000 for track-only versions and £259,000 for road car derivatives. Lister Cars was founded by George Lister in 1954 and its Jaguar-based ‘Lister Knobbly’ race cars were among the most competitive cars in motor racing during the late 1950s. In May 2013 three existing companies - George Lister Engineering of Cambridge, Brian Lister Light Engineering and Lister Storm – were amalgamated following investment by Warranty Wise to create Lister Motor Company Limited.