Auto Talk: Nissan Drops Info on 2013 GT-R; More Power, Revised Gearbox and Suspension

In what’s become an annual rite—and following a major update for 2012—Nissan’s GT-R supercar has once again been tweaked for the 2013 model year. The GT-R’s twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 now makes 545 hp—a 15-hp increase over the 2012 model’s 530, which was itself a 45-horse bump from the previous year. Of course, peak twist also increases, from 448 lb-ft of torque to 463. The additional power comes courtesy of enhanced intake efficiency, larger intake ducting for the intercooler, and exhaust modifications. Funk Flex


Auto Talk: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe

Many cars have challenged the perpetually great BMW M3 over the years, with the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sedan—introduced in 2008—among those that have come closest to knocking off the M3’s crown. With the C-class coupe debuting this year, AMG’s newest product was a bit of a no-brainer. Still, we don’t see the C63 AMG coupe so much as a two-door version of a sedan but rather as the M3’s most formidable and natural competitor yet. Funk Flex


Auto Talk: Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept to bow in Tokyo

Many of us were big fans of the visuals of the previous-generation Subaru Legacy. While it was a little long-in-the-tooth by the time its replacement rolled around, it was a pretty slick little number. The current Legacy may be more advanced than the model it replaced, but we’ve never warmed to its look the way we did with the fourth generation model. That’s why we’re encouraged by these preview images of this new concept. Funk Flex


Auto Talk: 2012 MV Agusta F3 675 is a testament to technology

Our thirst for details on the upcoming 2012 MV Agusta F3 675 is officially quenched. MV Agusta has rolled out the skinny on the new bike, and in addition to a 126-horsepower, 675cc, three-cylinder engine, the F3 675 packs an astounding amount of technology for the segment. Funk Flex


Auto Talk: Next Ford Mustang GT will channel GT500

After decades of dominating the pony car sales charts, the Ford Mustang has finally met its match in the latest Chevrolet Camaro. Naturally, this high-profile segment, is one that Ford is loathe to concede. After being infused with completely new engines in 2011, the Mustang will soon receive a visual refreshening that aligns this horse’s looks even more with the range-topping Shelby GT500 model. Funk Flex


Auto Talk: 2012 MV Agusta Brutale 675 does naked the right way

You can go ahead and tear down that poster of the Triumph Street Triple R. The 2012 MV Agusta Brutale 675 has officially debuted, and the bike promises to bring naked performance to a new level. Essentially a de-bodied F3 Supersport, the Brutale 675 packs 113 horsepower and tips the scales at a feathery 358 pounds dry. Funk Flex


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