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inso · 12-08-2005, 02:05 PM

Info from evo site:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/62...onths_evo.html

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n this month's issue, evo's eagerly-awaited car of the year special: two weeks, twenty-one cars ranging in power from a modest 158bhp right up to a fearsome 550bhp, and the finest roads (and one of the finest tracks) in all Europe.

Plus, is it really worth paying the extra charged for premium petrols? We set out to find out, performing nearly 300 runs on the dyno to ensure we had definitive figures for all the petrols we tested. On sale now.

014 Planet evo
BMW will launch the mouth-watering 338bhp, £38,000 Z4M in 2006, and it has confirmed that the stunning Z4 Coupe will also go on sale next year. We've got the full story on both. Mini will also release its quickest, most driver-focused Cooper S, the 215bhp Works GP. And if that's a bit sensible for you, then we've heard that Saleen's monster S7 Twin-Turbo has hit over 260mph in testing...

040 Alfa Romeo Brera, Dodge Viper GTS, Lexus IS250, Vauxhall Vectra VXR, Vauxhall Zafira VXR, Toyota Corolla Compressor, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

057 Letters
A left-foot braking, powersliding (and we assume, hospitalised) F40-owner reckons Jethro's a bit soft for rating the F430 as a more satisfying drive than the original 200mph supercar, while another is pleading for Porter to return to his offensive best. (Sod Off - RP)

065 Car of the Year 2005
Two weeks, twenty-one cars ranging in power from a modest 158bhp right up to a fearsome 550bhp, and the finest roads (and one of the finest tracks) in all Europe. It could only be evo's annual Car of the Year extravaganza. It's a tough job but we've put in the hard work so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the journey from the comfort of your own home. Trust us, you wouldn't really want to be there...

066 The Real World
Scotland, driving rain, howling wind and roads covered in a layer of treacherous slime. It doesn't get any more 'real world' than this. Fortunately, beneath the grime are some of the most wickedly challenging roads we've ever discovered, and when the rain subsides we've got the 13 finest affordable cars of 2005 to enjoy. Peter Tomalin is your guide to the best cars that you can afford right now, and John Barker takes notes whilst hooning around the fabulous Knockhill Circuit. Which is quite a trick.

092 The Surreal World
The south of France, brilliant sunshine and a group of supercars to make anybody with a pulse drool like a buffoon. Welcome to the surreal world. There are a couple of interlopers from part one, but they aren't really in with a shout against the big boys, are they? Richard Meaden reveals all. And with no 911 in the test this year, the result is sure to be a surprise (unless John Barker has managed to sneak a clue in somewhere else in the mag)

122 Petrol Wars
Admit it, you're a sucker for high-octane petrol. And the more macho the name the better. Us too, but we were curious to see how Shell Optimax and BP Ultimate stacked up against each other, and whether stock 95-octane fuel really holds back a performance engine with a sophisticated ECU. So armed with a BMW M5 and VW Golf GTI, John Barker spends a week on the rolling-road at WRC Technologies in Silverstone to get the figures on everything from basic 95 to Tesco's new 99-octane super fuel. The results might just surprise

130 Ferraris Across China
Part two of Richard Meaden's epic drive along the Silk Road in China. Last month we left Meaden and the convoy of two Ferrari 612 Scagliettis and assorted support vehicles on the fringes of the Taklamakan Desert. In this final instalment our intrepid reporter spears into the heart of the barren wasteland and aims for the remote town of Kashi, where the Middle East and Far East converge. Is the desert sandy? Does the Ferrari have decent air-con? Does Meaden search out another unlikely house of ill-repute? Have the symptoms cleared up yet? All will be revealed in eight pages of searing copy and jaw-dropping photography

138 Essentials
You might think that a subscription to evo is all you need for Christmas, but we've found a few other things that might just bump the subscription to number two on the list

142 Long-term tests
Henry's been 'learning' how to drive our Porsche 993 with the help of car-control guru John Lyon - we hope he has a long memory, it's the last time he's going to drive a 911 for a while. Meanwhile, the Ferrari's graunchy gearbox has been replaced at no cost (thank God for warranties), and Simon George has worked out how much his Lambo has cost to run over the last 12 months (thank God he's loaded)

186 Birth of an Icon
Not many cars look perfect in bright white paint and sporting a comedy tea-tray rear wing, but the Sierra RS Cosworth isn't like most cars.

12-08-2005, 02:05 PM	#14
inso Regular User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 633	Info from evo site: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/62...onths_evo.html II n this month's issue, evo's eagerly-awaited car of the year special: two weeks, twenty-one cars ranging in power from a modest 158bhp right up to a fearsome 550bhp, and the finest roads (and one of the finest tracks) in all Europe. Plus, is it really worth paying the extra charged for premium petrols? We set out to find out, performing nearly 300 runs on the dyno to ensure we had definitive figures for all the petrols we tested. On sale now. 014 Planet evo BMW will launch the mouth-watering 338bhp, £38,000 Z4M in 2006, and it has confirmed that the stunning Z4 Coupe will also go on sale next year. We've got the full story on both. Mini will also release its quickest, most driver-focused Cooper S, the 215bhp Works GP. And if that's a bit sensible for you, then we've heard that Saleen's monster S7 Twin-Turbo has hit over 260mph in testing... 040 Alfa Romeo Brera, Dodge Viper GTS, Lexus IS250, Vauxhall Vectra VXR, Vauxhall Zafira VXR, Toyota Corolla Compressor, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 057 Letters A left-foot braking, powersliding (and we assume, hospitalised) F40-owner reckons Jethro's a bit soft for rating the F430 as a more satisfying drive than the original 200mph supercar, while another is pleading for Porter to return to his offensive best. (Sod Off - RP) 065 Car of the Year 2005 Two weeks, twenty-one cars ranging in power from a modest 158bhp right up to a fearsome 550bhp, and the finest roads (and one of the finest tracks) in all Europe. It could only be evo's annual Car of the Year extravaganza. It's a tough job but we've put in the hard work so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the journey from the comfort of your own home. Trust us, you wouldn't really want to be there... 066 The Real World Scotland, driving rain, howling wind and roads covered in a layer of treacherous slime. It doesn't get any more 'real world' than this. Fortunately, beneath the grime are some of the most wickedly challenging roads we've ever discovered, and when the rain subsides we've got the 13 finest affordable cars of 2005 to enjoy. Peter Tomalin is your guide to the best cars that you can afford right now, and John Barker takes notes whilst hooning around the fabulous Knockhill Circuit. Which is quite a trick. 092 The Surreal World The south of France, brilliant sunshine and a group of supercars to make anybody with a pulse drool like a buffoon. Welcome to the surreal world. There are a couple of interlopers from part one, but they aren't really in with a shout against the big boys, are they? Richard Meaden reveals all. And with no 911 in the test this year, the result is sure to be a surprise (unless John Barker has managed to sneak a clue in somewhere else in the mag) 122 Petrol Wars Admit it, you're a sucker for high-octane petrol. And the more macho the name the better. Us too, but we were curious to see how Shell Optimax and BP Ultimate stacked up against each other, and whether stock 95-octane fuel really holds back a performance engine with a sophisticated ECU. So armed with a BMW M5 and VW Golf GTI, John Barker spends a week on the rolling-road at WRC Technologies in Silverstone to get the figures on everything from basic 95 to Tesco's new 99-octane super fuel. The results might just surprise 130 Ferraris Across China Part two of Richard Meaden's epic drive along the Silk Road in China. Last month we left Meaden and the convoy of two Ferrari 612 Scagliettis and assorted support vehicles on the fringes of the Taklamakan Desert. In this final instalment our intrepid reporter spears into the heart of the barren wasteland and aims for the remote town of Kashi, where the Middle East and Far East converge. Is the desert sandy? Does the Ferrari have decent air-con? Does Meaden search out another unlikely house of ill-repute? Have the symptoms cleared up yet? All will be revealed in eight pages of searing copy and jaw-dropping photography 138 Essentials You might think that a subscription to evo is all you need for Christmas, but we've found a few other things that might just bump the subscription to number two on the list 142 Long-term tests Henry's been 'learning' how to drive our Porsche 993 with the help of car-control guru John Lyon - we hope he has a long memory, it's the last time he's going to drive a 911 for a while. Meanwhile, the Ferrari's graunchy gearbox has been replaced at no cost (thank God for warranties), and Simon George has worked out how much his Lambo has cost to run over the last 12 months (thank God he's loaded) 186 Birth of an Icon Not many cars look perfect in bright white paint and sporting a comedy tea-tray rear wing, but the Sierra RS Cosworth isn't like most cars.