As we all know, Lamborghini have released the facelifted Aventador and called it the Aventador S. So what does the new version get that the older model didn’t get?More aggressive design with longer front splitter, a black diffuser and rear wheel arches that are reminiscent of the Countach130% improved downforce at the front endRear wing can be adjusted in three positions – improve drag and aero efficiency by 50%V12 pushes out an additional 40 horsepowerNew exhaust system is said to be 20 kg’s lighterFour-wheel steeringThe software in the ESC has been updated to react fasterA new Ego mode allows drivers to tweak the suspension and drivetrain settings individually to suit their personal…… Read entire story
Tag Archives: south africa
Driven | 2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet
Everyone was complaining about 2016 being “one of those years” but if we take a look back at what I tested, I would disagree with them completely. Fast forward to January 2017 and the first car I received to test was the sumptuously sexy Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet. If this is how it has begun, 2017 should be quite the year!When I first saw the S63 Coupe revealed the first thing that popped into my mind was when are they going to chop the roof off and offer a Cabriolet variant. Mercedes has built a two-door version of its range-topping S-class for more than three decades, but it has not …… Read entire story
#ExoticSpotSA Week 4 2017
The number of submissions are on the rise. Could be at 30 posts per week but don’t want to compromise on quality. Highlights for the fourth week of 2017 are; G63 6×6, double Magnus Walker inspired GT3 RS, Mansory SVR with gold Aston, double Superleggera shot, Audi R8 GT Spyder, one insane BMW M collection, Bentayga and 991.2 combo shot and then double trouble Mercedes-AMG C63 S Sedan and C63 S Coupe combo. … Read entire story
#ExoticSpotSA Week 3 2017
Thanks for all the emails, I think pretty much every single spot this week came from an email submission. Highlights are; Ferrari 458 in neat trailer, Lamborghini Aventador on the highway, Mercedes-AMG GT duo in Cape Town, modified BMW 1M, Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe Edition 1, two Porsche 991.2 Turbo S, BMW ///M combo, a stunning 488 Spider fitted with carbon bits and pieces and then this epic Porsche 911 R captured on the highway.… Read entire story
#ExoticSpotSA Week 2 2017
Two weeks into the magical year that is 2017 and here are the top 25 spots from the week. Remember if you do not submit via email, chances of making the post are slim. Highlights are; Ferrari 599 GTO in Cape Town, pink BMW M4, Lamborghini Huracan Avio, Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet, Lamborghini Murcielago 40th Anniversary Edition, Huracan X 430 Scuderia Combo and this awesome Bavarian combo of the M4 GTS and M2. … Read entire story
#ExoticSpotSA Week 1 2017
Welcome to 2017 petrolheads! Hope you all had a fantastic festive season but let’s get back to business with the first #ExoticSpotSA post of 2017. Highlights for this post are; Wayde Van Niekerk’s Audi R8 V10 Plus, Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet, Mercedes 300 SL Roadster, RS3 M2 combo, 718 Boxster S in unique spec but this 991.2 Turbo S Cabriolet at Malelane Gate (Kruger National Park) takes the TopSpot. … Read entire story
#ExoticSpotSA Week 53 2016
What a year it has been! The final ExoticSpotSA for 2016 is here and this is what was submitted… Highlights include; SL65 AMG Black Series on the road and in combo with Nissan GT-R, Protonic Red BMW i8 with AC Schnitzer kit, white 458 Speciale, Novitec Ferrari F12, 500K Mercedes-Benz, Gallardo shooting flames at Kyalami and this stunning combo shot of a Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet and Ferrari 458 Spider.… Read entire story
#ExoticSpotSA Week 52 2016
Second last ExoticSpotSA post of the year and the spots have been fantastic! Highlights include; chrome blue Porsche Boxster, bumble bee Mustang, C63 S Coupe Edition 1, Audi R8 GT, Manual Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, Maserati Levante, Jaguar F-Type SVR, Jaguar F-Type Project 7 and this clean Aventador Coupe spotted in Pretoria. … Read entire story
#ExoticSpotSA Week 51 2016
As the year is nearing an end, the supercars are coming out to play! Highlights this week include; Ferrari 488 Spider, Aston Martin DB11, McLaren 650S LeMans, Lamborghini Huracan Liberty Walk, BMW M4 GTS M2 combo, Lumma Design GLE63 S and this stunning Porsche 991 GT3 RS in Johannesburg. … Read entire story
#ExoticSpotSA Week 47 2016
Another week has flown by and we have another 25 shots for you to drool over. Highlights include; the only Jaguar XKR-S GT in Africa, 488 Spider, 458 SpecialeA, green Mercedes-AMG GT S, BMW M3 30 Jahre Edition, C63 S Coupe Edition 1, BMW M3 and 750Li combo spot and this epic orange Audi R8 V10 Plus. … Read entire story
#ExoticSpotSA Week 39 2016
Some wonderful submissions as always! Thanks to all who submit via email! Highlights this week are; McLaren 675LT Spider, incredible Ferrari lineup at Kyalami, Lancia Delta Integrale, BMW M4 GTS, Porsche GT3 RS in Cape Town, Ultima GTR in Durban, McLaren R8 combo and then this awesome lineup of Jag’s from a recent breakfast run. … Read entire story
Porsche GT3 RS Crashes On Wet Mountain Pass In Cape Town South Africa
It is never nice to see a car in a damaged state and it hurts even more when the car in question is the highly sought after Porsche 991 GT3 RS. The incident happened yesterday around 1pm and although details are not clear, looking at the wet conditions I would assume the driver lost control of the car.The car left the road and collided with the embankment causing extensive damage to the front and rear of the vehicle. Both male occupants were uninjured and did not need to (or want to) go to hospital. The incident occurred on the R45 at Bridge House School just outside of Franschoek. With these machines being so special I would think it would be repaired rather than totaled. Pics and …… Read entire story
Bloodhound SSC Aiming At October 2017 1290 KM/H Test Run
For those of you know know about this, we at least have a date to look forward to and for those who are not familiar, the Bloodhound SSC team are coming to South Africa to attempt to break the land speed record.New funding has allowed the team to begin preparations and the first ‘test’ run will see the car hit 800mph (1290 km/h). Once they have gathered the relevant data from this run, they will return in 2018 for the incredible 1000mph attempt. Really hope we get the opportunity to go and witness this.… Read entire story