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The Motor Magazine - 27.08.2010 | drive it

3,377 views · Published 27 August 2010 · 26:33 · Indexed 26 September 2026

Channel: DW News · 2010 · Autos & Vehicles

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present it! The Audi A8 L - The A8 L is elegant and nimble in spite of its more than 5 meters and 27 centimeters. The 13 centimeters of extra length have been added between the sets of tires, stretching the car's wheelbase. That translates into more space and comfort in the interior.Along with the standard range of 6- and 8-cylinder A8 motors, A8 L customers can also choose a 500-horsepower 12-cylinder gasoline engine that's exclusive to the stretch version. drive it! settled for half that power, and took out the more economical, 3-liter 250-horspower diesel A8 L. 
 
picture it! The Silvretta E-Auto Rally - 200 gorgeous antique cars, perfect weather, and the beautiful backdrop of the Austrian Alps - the Silvretta Rallye was a huge success this year. And the cars in the Silvretta Classic were joined by the latest generation of electric automobiles as well, among them the VW Golf Blue e-motion and a new electric Mercedes SLS. 
 
test it! The Opel Astra EcoFlex - Opel's low-emission EcoFlex family of cars now includes 33 members, from the Agila to the Zafira. The latest model is the Astra EcoFlex, which has a 1.3 CDTI diesel motor that the carmaker claims burns just 4.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers on the road.Along with a series particle filter, the new Astra has a five-gear transmission that is optimized for efficiency. drive it! put the economical little Astra through its paces. 
 
admire it! The Porsche 911 GT2 - Any Porsche 911 bearing the GT badge is a natural born racer. The engine of the 911 GT2 is based on the 6-cylinder boxer unit of the 911 Turbo, and boasts twin exhaust turbochargers. The 3.6-liter motor reaches its maximum output of 530 hp at 6,500 rpm. This powers the rear-engine speedster with a manual 6-speed transmission to 100 kph in just 3.7 seconds.Top speed is an exhilarating 329 kph -- provided you can find a long enough stretch of empty autobahn. drive it! checks out the GT2 on the racetrack. 
 
spot it! Free4Style - Freestyle Motocross Frenzy - Every July the quiet little town of Estavayer-le-Lac in Switzerland is invaded by over 20,000 fans of OTT sports. Among the crowd favorites at the Free4Style festival, which also includes wakeboarding and jetskiing, is the spectacular motocross competition. Riders perform spectacular jumps and tricks at heights of 10 meters above the ground.

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