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Filed under: Performance, Europe, Hatchback, Peugeot 2011 Peugeot 308 GTi - Click above for high-res image gallery As Europe's second largest automaker, it's no great secret that France's PSA has got the Volkswagen Group squarely in its sights. As if the on-track rivalry between Peugeot and Audi in Le Mans racing weren't enough, the Lion brand recently launched its offensive against the likes of the Vokswagen Scirocco and Audi TT in the form of the RCZ coupe. Now the French are taking another shot, this time against the Volkswagen GTI with... their own GTi. Not only is the name the same (save the discrepancy of the lower-case I), but the specs follow a similar formula as well: The VW packs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four with 200 horsepower. The Peugeot? A 1.6-liter turbocharged (and direct-injected) four with - you guessed it - 200 horsepower. Even torque is also on a (relatively) level playing field, with the Volks offering 207 lb-ft and the Pug 202. The heavier Peugeot, however, takes 7.7 seconds to get up to highway speed, compared to the seven seconds flat it takes the Volkswagen. The engine in the 308 GTi - co-developed with BMW - is the same that debuted on the RCZ, this time powering a five-door hatch and mated to a six-speed manual. There are other suspension, aerodynamic and trim upgrades to differentiate the 308 GTi from its bread-and-butter stablemates, more of which you can read about in the press release after the jump and view in the gallery below. The ultimate question is, after listening to its customers and doing an about-face on its plans to get out of the hot hatch game altogether, does the Peugeot deserve the GTi badge? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below. Gallery: Peugeot 308 GTi [Source: Peugeot]Continue reading Peugeot takes on VW yet again with the new 308 GTiPeugeot takes on VW yet again with the new 308 GTi originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 21 May 2010 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Hatchback, Audi, Specialty Audi RS5 Shooting Brake - Click above for high-res image gallery We just spent the last few days bouncing around Germany driving the 2011 Audi TT and the powertrain-enhanced Q7 (review next week), and between bouts on the autobahn and a few factory tours, we pestered our hosts about some of their Euro-only products and what we can expect in the future. We dropped a few not-so-subtle hints in an attempt to score some seat time in the RS6 (denied) and the TT RS (achieved, and yes, it's awesome), but the RS5 was something we were aching to drive. Unfortunately, we were short on time and didn't get a crack at the 450-hp coupe, but on more than one occasion we mentioned that a shooting brake version would be the bee's knees. As you'd expect, that's probably not gonna happen, but the rendering wizard Theophilus Chin has answered our prayers in digital form. Chin, who mocked up the three-door for a Photoshop contest, took some inspiration from past Audi coupes - including the GT - to create a two-door fastback version of the RS5 that's loaded with win. The sloping roofline matches perfectly to the RS5's widened haunches, and while the roof rails wouldn't have been our first choice, we dig how they tie into the brushed aluminum front splitter, rear diffuser, side mirrors and five-spoke wheels. Too bad it probably won't happen, but there's a good chance those of us in the States will get a crack at the standard two-door RS5 in 2012. Gallery: Audi RS5 Shooting Brake [Source: TheophilusChin.com]Rendered Speculation: Audi RS5 Shooting Brake originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 May 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

First Drive: The torque-tastic 2011 Audi TT We take Audi's upgraded TT for a spin in Germany to see how the Quattro coupe deals with its added twist. Ford confirms Raptor SuperCrew, only available with 6.2-liter V8 Ford has finally confirmed its plans to offer a SuperCrew version of its off-road Raptor, and the standard engine will be the all-new 6.2-liter V8 Video: Porsche 911 GT2 RS trailer has us saying "*&^%*!" Just the specs of the 911 GT2 RS had us exclaiming expletives, so Porsche nailed those sentiments with its newest ad. Also of interest: Chrysler recalling 40,000 vehicles for ignition problem Ford teases Explorer in pic of new crossover's chief engineer Ford more than hints at new street-legal Boss Mustang Hertz to rent Nissan Leaf starting in 2011 Subaru announces pricing and tweaks to 2011 Outback, Legacy models Browse our archive of Daily U-Turn posts or subscribe to the RSS feed Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.14.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 May 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Audi, First Drive, Luxury 2011 Audi TT - Click above for high-res image gallery This is the 2011 Audi TT. It looks the same, it steers the same and it sticks the same. But there's one major difference: torque. Audi has managed to coax an additional 51 pound-feet of twist from its ever-evolving 2.0-liter TFSI four cylinder. The result? The standard TT isn't just the Bauhaus design icon that propelled Audi into the luxury limelight at the end of the last decade - it's finally a proper sports car. And it's about damned time. Follow the jump to see what we're torquing about. Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Audi TT Exterior photos by Damon Lavrinc / Copyright (C)2010 Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading First Drive: The torque-tastic 2011 Audi TTFirst Drive: The torque-tastic 2011 Audi TT originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 May 2010 11:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Quick Spin: 2010 Audi TT RS performs, assuming Audi AG decides to deliver We track-test the TT RS to answer one question: Should Audi bring it to America? Spy Shots: 2011 Hyundai Accent caught testing near Disneyland A funny thing happened on a recent road trip. Hyundai's new Accent pulled along side us, covered in camo, and we were all too happy to snap off some shots. 2011 Ford Explorer will debut new four-mode terrain management tech [w/video] The all-new Explorer may be built atop a unibody platform, but Ford isn't letting it get soft with the help of some all-terrain tech. Also of interest: Spy Shots: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG lights up its rotors at the 'Ring Toyota may be readying fix for Lexus GX 460 safety concerns as NHTSA begins investigation Competition-spec Ford Mustang to take on FIA GT3 European Championship Chinese-market Buick Excelle sedan caught without camo Beijing Preview: BMW adding all-wheel drive to Gran Turismo line Browse our archive of Daily U-Turn posts or subscribe to the RSS feed Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 4.15.10 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments