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Although it has already been more than a year, the TTRS isn’t exactly a hit among keen drivers here. You don’t know what to blame it on – that it initially came in only a 6-speed manual transmission? The boot size a joke? It looks similar to the entry-level TT? The price? All of the above? Sure, the clutch needs some getting used to and the gear changes isn’t as special as the 1 M’s, but look beyond that and you get a piece of Audi heritage in this car. A 5-cylinder 2.5-liter turbocharged heart, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission gives you 340bhp at 5,400rpm, and – like the 1 M – 450Nm from 1,600rpm.
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The Weekday Track Cars | BMW 1 M Coupe, Audi TTRS Roadster, Porsche Cayman R

IN Audi, BMW, Porsche, TTRS, 1M, 1 Series M Coupe, Cayman, Cayman R

Let’s just cut to the chase. We are gathered here today for one, just one, purpose only – to see which one is the best 300+ bhp German-made daily track car.


It's not all bad. After receiving a handsome new front design that is in line with Volkswagen's new design language, the new Eos manages to look more 'handsome' than 'pretty', which is important in winning over more male drivers.
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Make It Eos | Volkswagen Eos 2.0 TSI DSG

IN Volkswagen, VW, Cabriolet, Coupe, Eos, TSI, DSG

With a strong engine and space for four, Volkswagen's hard-top cabriolet will take you and three friends around quickly and in style.


Besides being a highly successful model in the international car markets within a matter of months, the BMW X3 recently also assumes an exemplary role on the safety front, confirmed by Europe’s leading crash test programme - in the latest Euro NCAP crash test, the BMW X3 achieved the highest rating of 5 stars. The second-generation X3 earned its top marks in this challenging test for new vehicles thanks to its comprehensive range of standard safety equipment and effective occupant protection in various types of collision.
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BMW X3 Earns 5 Stars In Euro NCAP Crash Test

IN BMX X3, 2011 BMW X3, X3, BMW X3 Euro NCAP

BMW's Sports Activity Vehicle earns top rating in the latest safety assessment programme for new cars - examplary occupant protection a highlight


All in all, the Maximus Racing GT-R is still a car you don't want to mess with. We've been promised to be kept in the loop for future enhancements. We will in turn update you, our readers, when that time comes.
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Subtle Aggression | Maximus Racing's Nissan GT-R

IN Maximus Racing, Nissan GT-R, R35, Alcon, Amuse, Mine's

No huge wings. No ground scraping body kit. Despite an understated facade, Maximus Racing's GT-R still reeks of pure aggression. That's just the way we like it.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Wild Card Entry

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

Surprise, surprise! We've got one last MINI entry for you classic MINI fans. This little 'union-jacked' example has the right bits to make it one totally cool vintage ride.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Eight (8)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

For those of you who like your cars subtle and not over-the-top, this might just be your cup of tea. Our final entry comes in the form of a clean and neat Black Jack-themed Cooper S.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Seven (7)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This hot entry is chock-full of JCW performance parts, a striking black and white theme plus those gorgeous wheels!


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Six (6)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This Clubman is a funky blue number with sinister black wheels and matching racing stripes. Add some handling bits and you have one sleek and clean contender!


If there was only one car that I attended the show for, it would be the Lamborghini Aventador. The Western Australian release of the Aventador was THE showstopper.
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The 2011 Perth Motor Show

IN 2011, Perth, Motor, Show,

With the show being on hiatus since 2008, Wei Jie from E3lipse Photography attended this year's edition to find out what it's like.


If the 1M is an award-winning dish, then BMW's M Division is the master chef. With this awesome recipe, they used ingredients from the BMW larder and cooked up nothing less than a storm.
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I Eat, I Shoot, I Post | BMW 1 Series M Coupé

IN BMW, Munich Automobiles, 1 Series M Coupe, M3

By now, most of you would have read about how great the 1 Series M Coupe is. I'm not about to sing a different tune, so you might as well just scroll down and see the awesome photos we took!


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Caltexâ„¢ & Burnpavement.com Launch The Caltexâ„¢ Techron Car Decal Program

IN Caltex, Chevron, Techron, Clean, Fuel

We got 10 hot cars, loaded them with an awesome fuel and filled the roads with 'bubbles'! You can feel the clean power of Caltexâ„¢ with Techron too! Read on to find out how.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Five (5)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This cool little MINI is a lip-smacking Cooper S with a custom paint job - and also claims to be the ride of The Stig! Some say it might be lying... all we know is, this is entry no.5!


The dashing new S60 is not all that new, but the engine that is mated to this T4 variant, makes it even more appealing. First found in the V60 T4, then on the S80 T4, the 1.6 GTDi (No it's not a diesel, it stands for Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) is a potent 180 bhp powerplant that delivers a surprisingly sporty drive.
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Swede As Honey | Volvo S60 T4

IN Volvo, S60, T4, Turbocharged, 1.6, Sedan, Swede

Well-appointed, handsome and a pretty quick steer. Volvo's sportiest drive is about to show you why it is the perfect car for the Singaporean who wants everything.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Four (4)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This simple and funky Cooper S has a red hot interior and some yummy performance bits, all thrown in to make it a spicy little number!


Look out for more “Burnpavement Live!” events coming your way. To all those who have successfully registered, we will see you at the Turf Club tomorrow for our first ever Defensive Driving Course, jointly organized with MINI!
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Catch It If You Can! BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Post Event Report

IN BMW M, M, Munich Automobiles, Burnpavement Live!, Event

Music, food, an array of prizes, good company and a range of BMW M cars all raring to go - it doesn't get any better than this!


Now let's talk about what it has. The MC Stradale generates 10 bhp more from the 4.7-litre V8 engine than the GranTurismo S. Torque is also up with a further 20 Nm improvement at 510 Nm. This allows the car to accelerate from nought to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, all the way to a 300 km/h top speed. Let this be official - this car is FAST! Maybe it's the sound that enhances the sense of speed, but the MC Stradale accelerates angrily through every gear and every rev input given.
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Gentleman's Racer | Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

IN Maserati, GranTurismo, GT, MC Stradale

While the term 'Gentleman's Racer' might sound like an oxymoron, that's exactly what the MC Stradale is. Maserati's edgiest drive is hardcore yet still perfectly chivalrous around town.


But then, due to the current COE trend, such premium sedans are becoming even harder to reach – case in point, the “base model” Audi A4 1.8T, BMW 318i and Mercedes-Benz C180 costs $193,773, $178,800 and $189,800 respectively.
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All Grounds Covered | Volkswagen Passat

IN Volkswagen, Passat, Volkswagen Passat, 1.8 TSI

Volkswagen promises value in a premium package with their new Passat, but the question is, can it really deliver the goods?


The 17th BMW Art Car made its Southeast Asian debut in Singapore this week, showcased at the Munich Automobiles Showroom and Service Centre, the world’s first dedicated BMW M dealer. Based on the BMW M3 GT2, the 17th BMW Art Car is created by world renowned pop artist, Jeff Koons. As part of his creative process, Jeff Koons collected images of race cars, related graphics, vibrant colors, speed and explosions. The resulting artwork of bright colors conceived by Koons is evocative of power, motion and bursting energy. Its silver interior along with the powerful exterior design, the Art Car will impart a dynamic appearance even when it’s standing still. “These race cars are like life, they are powerful and there is a lot of energy,” said Jeff Koons. “You can participate with it, add to it and let yourself transcend with its energy. There is a lot of power under that hood and I want to let my ideas transcend with the car – it’s really to connect with that power”.
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BMW's Art Car Number 17 Drops By Singapore

IN BMW, BMW Art Car, Jeff Koons, Jeff Koons BMW Art Car, 17th BMW Art Car

One of BMW's Art Car makes an appearance at the world's only M dedicated showroom.


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Singapore's Best MINI | Entry Three (3)

IN Mini, Cooper, Countryman, Clubman, S, Singapore, Mini Habitat, Cooper S, Competition, JCW

This Racing Green Cooper S is packed with lots of JCW goodies and matched with some JDM bits to boot. Classic and Racy never went so well!


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Subaru WRX GC8

IN Subaru, WRX, GC8

If there is one name that ALL car enthusiasts will surely know, it is the Subaru WRX. Such has been the success of this road-going rally-bred machine. It all started with the GC8...



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