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2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Drops Flamboyant Rear Wing, Keeps Manual

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In keeping with tradition, Porsche has expanded the trim lineup of an already expanded model lineup with the introduction of a new member of the 911 GT3 sub-family, the 911 GT3 Touring. Whereas other companies may have just offered a rear-wing delete option, Porsche thinks it deserves its own nameplate. Described as a “subtler choice that retains every ounce of the excitement, the feel and the performance you expect”, the GT3 Touring is available as a no-cost equipment package. Beyond getting rid of the huge fixed rear wing in favor of a hidden, automatically extending rear spoiler, the only other differences over the regular GT3 concern some minor trim changes, including the aluminum window outlines, the Touring badges, and a color-coded front spoiler (instead of being blacked out). Inside, the GT3 Touring gets extended leather upholstery while the front of the dashboard and the upper side sections of the door trim panels have special surface embossing. Everything else is the same as ...

2020 BMW 3-Series Touring Revealed

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Just hours after leaked photos of the 2020 BMW 3-Series Touring surfaced online, the car has been officially presented by the car manufacturer. The new 3-Series Touring is slightly larger than its predecessor, measuring 4709 mm (185 inches) in length, 1827 mm (72 inches) in width and 1470 mm (57.8 inches) in height. The wheelbase has also been extended by 41 mm to 2851 mm (112 inches). Much like the sedan, the new 3-Series Touring adopts a sharp front end with aggressive headlights, large kidney grilles and horizontal T-shaped front air intakes in the Sport Line and Luxury Line models. Roof rails also come standard. Inside, the new car includes a newly-designed leather sports steering wheel as standard. Occupants in the new 3-Series Touring will be welcomed with additional shoulder room in the front, improved headroom for all passengers and greater legroom for those in the rear. Other important features of the car include an automatic tailgate and a load compartment which is ...

New 2017 BMW 5-Series Touring Revealed

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BMW has revealed the Touring version of the 5-Series ahead of its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show.  This is the second variant of  BMW’s executive model  and is developed specifically with the European market in mind. Obviously the new  5-Series Touring  benefits from the same lightweight chassis technology found in the Sedan while also gaining a standard rear air suspension with automatic self-leveling. The boot capacity has grown to 570lt with the rear seats in place and can reach up to 1,700lt if you fold them away. The rear bench comes with a 40:20:40 split while the hatchback now features a separately-opening rear window and an automatic tailgate operation.  The new 5-Series Touring will be initially available with four engine options; starting off with the petrol units, the 530i Touring will be powered by the known 248hp turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit while the 540i xDrive is getting the 3.0-litre six-cylinder one with 335hp and ...