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Source: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43785443/vw-golf-r-333-special-edition-will-get-a-rad-akrapovic-exhaust/ Slated to make its official debut on May 31, the new VW Golf R 333 brings unique gold paint and some performance adjustments to the all-wheel drive hot hatch. The short teaser doesn't feature a ton of specifics, but it does give us a good look at some of the adjustments VW made. The gold paint is the most obvious addition, looking far more sophisticated than the select hues on offer for Golf R buyers. A bespoke graphics package also runs along the bottom of the doors, matching the black mirror caps on either flank. We can also see a set of the brand's 19-inch Estoril wheels, behind which sit a set of blue brake calipers. VW has also fitted the Golf R 333 Limited Edition models with an Akrapovič exhaust system, complete with four tips in a bright finish. That'll surely make it sound great. While that's about all that VW has confirmed so far, there are further hints as to what we can expect in its name. Last year, VW released a few different takes on a Golf R 20 Years special edition model for its various global markets. In Europe, that anniversary model came equipped with a variant of the 2.0-liter turbo-four making 328 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. If you measure that output in German Pferdestärke, that figure jumps to a round 333 PS. It is then not unlikely to assume a similarly trimmed engine will find its way to the Golf R 333. That will also make the Golf R 333 tied for the title of most powerful Golf model yet.
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Following the likes of Milltek Sport and HKS, Akrapovic has launched its own exhaust system for the new Toyota Supra. According to the exhaust company, the entire system is made from lightweight titanium, meaning after extended period of use, the tailpipes will likely turn into a violet-blue hue as the heat of the exhaust react with titanium. It is not known how much lighter the system is compared to the stock set up. Of course, with a freer-flowing exhaust, power output is also expected to be increased. As an option, the exhaust system can also be fitted with an optional Sound Kit which will allow drivers to adjust the volume of the sound on the fly. For those who want to make even more power, adding the company's stainless steel Evolution link pipe set might free up some more horse.
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Upcoming BMW 1 Series M Coupe is the Official Safety Car for the 2011 MotoGP
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The upcoming BMW 1 Series M Coupe (I wonder if they'll use the old M1 moniker or 1M so that we won't get confused with the M1 supercar from the early 80s) will be on duty as the Official Safety Car for the 2011 Motorcycle Road Racing World Championship or MotoGP in short. The specially built 1 Series M Coupe Safety Car will feature in all the races, when needed and is part of the BMW sponsored official cars and motorcycles for the 2011 MotoGP season. The other official cars include two reserve Safety Cars - an X6M and an M3, a 535i Touring Medical Car, an X5 M for the Safety Officer and an ActiveHybrid X6 for the stewards. The official motorcycles are two Safety Bikes, the BMW S 1000 RR and a HP2 Sport. So it seems BMW will participate in this year's MotoGP, as safety equipment. Now back to the details of the real mouthful to pronounce BMW 1 Series M Coupe. It will be lighter than the road going version even with a roll cage and track safety equipment bolted to it. This is because the M Division replaces a lot of parts with carbon fiber. The bonnet vents are large carbon bits, the windows are mostly polycarbonate, the rear seats (obviously) deleted and replaced with that earlier mentioned roll cage and a titanium exhaust system rounds it all up (which is manufactured by famed motorcycle exhaust builder Akrapovic, which also makes them for cars these days). The bodykit gets tweaked too. A front splitter and an adjustable GT wing is added to the car. This adds to aerodynamic grip as it has been optimized by the M Division. Mechanical grip is also improved with the 19inch wheels running 255/35 tires at the front and 285/30 at the rear. One this which I can't seem too interested to report is the fact that the M division has not let loose its magic on the 3.0liter twin turbocharged straight-6 engine. It is basically stock aside from that titanium exhaust system. This means that it will only have 340hp to guide MotoGP bikes around the tracks. Is that enough? Maybe not but if any of you want to see a very compact looking BMW M car with racing stickers, a large wing (to compensate for its size) and LED lights on the roof head over to a MotoGP race closest to you. For this region, the 2011 Malaysian MotoGP is scheduled for the 23rd of October. By then, there would be a few BMW 1 Series M coupe running around and we may not be so keen on watching it then.-
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