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Porsche is developing a new four-cylinder engine set to power entry-level model

High-ranking officials at Porsche's Weissach research and development center in Germany have confirmed that engineering work is progressing on a four-cylinder horizontally opposed gasoline engine, details of which were first revealed by Autoweek earlier this year. The new boxer unit--which is earmarked to power a new mid-engine, entry-level model that insiders describe as a spiritual successor to the iconic 550 Spyder--looks set to become an integral part of Porsche's future model plans. Insiders suggest it will also be offered on the third-generation Boxster and the second-generation Cayman later on in their respective model cycles.

Mercedes Ocean Drive concept (2006): first official pictures

By Tim Pollard First Official Pictures 21 December 2006 09:16 Oh my God. What have they done to the S-Class? It's a good question.

Ferrari FF

Ferrari is set to unveil the all-new FF at the forthcoming Geneva motor show. The 612 replacement brings in a plethora of words not usually associated with the prancing horse. The FF, or 'Ferrari Four' is a four-seater, four-wheel-drive coupe that delivers a 'decisive break with the past', according to Ferrari.