Autobahning » Roots http://autobahning.com Limitless automotive life. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:24:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Carroll Shelby, Builder of Cobra Sports Car, Dies at 89 http://autobahning.com/2012/05/11/carroll-shelby-builder-of-cobra-sports-car-dies-at-89/ http://autobahning.com/2012/05/11/carroll-shelby-builder-of-cobra-sports-car-dies-at-89/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 22:23:34 +0000 admin http://autobahning.com/?p=5685

FORM THE NEW YORK TIMES: Carroll Shelby, a Texas chicken farmer turned hot-rodder who went on to build innovative sports cars like the Cobra that challenged Europe’s longtime dominance of road racing, as well as high-performance versions of production cars like the Ford Mustang, died on Thursday in Dallas. He was 89.

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FORM THE NEW YORK TIMES: Carroll Shelby, a Texas chicken farmer turned hot-rodder who went on to build innovative sports cars like the Cobra that challenged Europe’s longtime dominance of road racing, as well as high-performance versions of production cars like the Ford Mustang, died on Thursday in Dallas. He was 89.

His death was announced by his company, Carroll Shelby International.

In the 1960s, Shelby raised the profile of American racing machines on the international sports-car circuit by packing powerful Ford V8 engines into lightweight British roadsters, and by developing racing cars for Ford. MORE»

]]> http://autobahning.com/2012/05/11/carroll-shelby-builder-of-cobra-sports-car-dies-at-89/feed/ 0 Audi R18 e-tron quattro launch trailer http://autobahning.com/2012/03/07/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-launch-trailer/ http://autobahning.com/2012/03/07/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-launch-trailer/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:03:11 +0000 admin http://autobahning.com/?p=5597 Audi’s first big motor sport program in 1981 was based on the quattro permanent four-wheel drive. After numerous championship wins and the banning of four-wheel drive in FIA circuit-based racing series for the 1998 season, a model from Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm with four driven wheels now returns to the race tracks — the Audi R18 [...]]]> Audi’s first big motor sport program in 1981 was based on the quattro permanent four-wheel drive. After numerous championship wins and the banning of four-wheel drive in FIA circuit-based racing series for the 1998 season, a model from Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm with four driven wheels now returns to the race tracks — the Audi R18 e-tron quattro.

Four-wheel drive in an LMP1 sports car: Audi, in its 30 year plus motor sport history, once again makes a pioneering step as the brand with the four rings becomes the first automobile manufacturer ever to field a diesel hybrid at Le Mans. “To develop the hybrid technology for Le Mans is at least as ambitious and challenging as our diesel project was in its early stages,” explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. “The first test results are very encouraging and we are intrigued to see just how this technology performs in combination with our ultra lightweight technology on the race track at Le Mans.”

]]> http://autobahning.com/2012/03/07/audi-r18-e-tron-quattro-launch-trailer/feed/ 0 En 2012, la Renault Alpine A110 fête ses 50 ans ! http://autobahning.com/2012/02/21/en-2012-la-renault-alpine-a110-fete-ses-50-ans/ http://autobahning.com/2012/02/21/en-2012-la-renault-alpine-a110-fete-ses-50-ans/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:39:00 +0000 admin http://autobahning.com/?p=5573 “Résumé du Championnat du Monde des Rallyes 1973, avec la victoire de Renault Alpine A110.”

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]]> http://autobahning.com/2012/02/21/en-2012-la-renault-alpine-a110-fete-ses-50-ans/feed/ 0 Art – The All-New 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL http://autobahning.com/2012/02/21/art-the-all-new-2013-mercedes-benz-sl/ http://autobahning.com/2012/02/21/art-the-all-new-2013-mercedes-benz-sl/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:27:21 +0000 admin http://autobahning.com/?p=5567 “The 2013 SL550 is the culmination of five generations of standard-setting progress – the result of having defined the luxury roadster for over 60 years.”

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]]> http://autobahning.com/2012/02/21/art-the-all-new-2013-mercedes-benz-sl/feed/ 0 Mercedes-Benz.tv: Focus on Design http://autobahning.com/2012/02/13/mercedes-benz-tv-focus-on-design/ http://autobahning.com/2012/02/13/mercedes-benz-tv-focus-on-design/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:07:30 +0000 admin http://autobahning.com/?p=5552 “A Mercedes-Benz must always look like a real Mercedes-Benz. Discover the unmistakable stylistic elements of a Mercedes-Benz. The designers are constantly faced with the challenge of creating a vehicle which credibly carries the history of the brand into the future.”

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]]> http://autobahning.com/2012/02/13/mercedes-benz-tv-focus-on-design/feed/ 0 Markku Alen tests the FF on a snow-covered forest stage http://autobahning.com/2012/02/02/markku-alen-tests-the-ff-on-a-snow-covered-forest-stage/ http://autobahning.com/2012/02/02/markku-alen-tests-the-ff-on-a-snow-covered-forest-stage/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:10:24 +0000 admin http://autobahning.com/?p=5526 “The 1978 World Rally Champion, the Ferrari 4×4 and a challenge on an ice track. Markku Alen behind the wheel of the FF to trial the 12-cylinder on the Arjeplog track in the North of Sweden. Thanks to her excellent performance as well as the mechanical set up and the innovative 4RM system, the Gran Turismo from [...]]]> “The 1978 World Rally Champion, the Ferrari 4×4 and a challenge on an ice track.
Markku Alen behind the wheel of the FF to trial the 12-cylinder on the Arjeplog track in the North of Sweden.
Thanks to her excellent performance as well as the mechanical set up and the innovative 4RM system, the Gran Turismo from Maranello entertained and thrilled the former World Champion on a spectacular track with ups and downs and challenging corners, passing the test with a top grade.”

]]> http://autobahning.com/2012/02/02/markku-alen-tests-the-ff-on-a-snow-covered-forest-stage/feed/ 0 FIAT 500 Abarth – The legend of Karl Abarth http://autobahning.com/2012/01/12/fiat-500-abarth-the-legend-of-karl-abarth/ http://autobahning.com/2012/01/12/fiat-500-abarth-the-legend-of-karl-abarth/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:25:27 +0000 admin http://autobahning.com/?p=5448 “The new FIAT 500 Abarth keeps alive the Scorpion spirit of Karl Abarth. Born in Austria in 1908, Abarth injected his fiery winning philosophy into every car he touched. His customized modifications forever changed automobile performance after FIAT introduced the 500 in 1959. He turned the youthful, sporty car into the “small but wicked” racing [...]]]> “The new FIAT 500 Abarth keeps alive the Scorpion spirit of Karl Abarth. Born in Austria in 1908, Abarth injected his fiery winning philosophy into every car he touched. His customized modifications forever changed automobile performance after FIAT introduced the 500 in 1959. He turned the youthful, sporty car into the “small but wicked” racing champion — of the race track and for the people. Today, the FIAT 500 Abarth runs on Karl’s legacy and passion.”

]]> http://autobahning.com/2012/01/12/fiat-500-abarth-the-legend-of-karl-abarth/feed/ 0 Porsche in Le Mans – The 80s http://autobahning.com/2011/12/15/porsche-in-le-mans-the-80s/ http://autobahning.com/2011/12/15/porsche-in-le-mans-the-80s/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:36:13 +0000 admin http://autobahning.com/?p=5416 “One decade, seven overall victories. In the 80s, Porsche dominates the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With the legendary 956 and 962 – and with legendary pilots. These are the most legendary moments.”

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]]> http://autobahning.com/2011/12/15/porsche-in-le-mans-the-80s/feed/ 1 Revive the Passion – Grand Finale for the 911 T http://autobahning.com/2011/12/08/revive-the-passion-grand-finale-for-the-911-t/ http://autobahning.com/2011/12/08/revive-the-passion-grand-finale-for-the-911-t/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:51:48 +0000 admin http://autobahning.com/?p=5399 “A 911 T US Coupe (1973) was restored by the specialists from Porsche Classic and raffled off among members of the Porsche Club of America afterwards. This video shows the final chapter in its restoration and how the car was reborn.”

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]]> http://autobahning.com/2011/12/08/revive-the-passion-grand-finale-for-the-911-t/feed/ 0 911 GT2 from Road to Racetrack: Porsche Experience http://autobahning.com/2011/12/08/911-gt2-from-road-to-racetrack-porsche-experience/ http://autobahning.com/2011/12/08/911-gt2-from-road-to-racetrack-porsche-experience/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:47:03 +0000 admin http://autobahning.com/?p=5395 “Watch this special edition of Porsche Experience TV. This time you decided which famous Porsche you wanted to watch put through its paces at Silverstone and chose the infamous 911 (993) GT2. Watch this latest video and find out what makes this car so special.”

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