TODAY'SCAR

The all-new Ford Kuga is set to disprove the myth that an SUV cannot be ‘green’, high-tech and capable all at the same time, something Malaysians will experience first-hand later this year. Engineered for outstanding safety, the all-new Ford Kuga was awarded a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP last month after achieving an overall protection score of 88 per cent, the highest-ever for a mid-sized SUV. Fuel efficiency has also been significantly improved enabling the all-new Kuga to deliver class-leading fuel economy – fuel consumption has been reduced by 25 per cent.

The Porsche 911 GT3 is based on the current 911 Carrera. Not surprisingly, this track denizen is built to keep things simple and the weight down. The interior is a bit spartan, but refreshingly functional. The 911 GT3 has a new all-aluminum chassis with a lightweight yet stiff body, with independent front and rear sections that can be adjusted by height, toe and camber. Under the bonnet, the Porsche engineers went to town. The 911 GT3 has a naturally-aspirated, 3.8-liter, 6-cylinder boxer engine, which is derived from the 911 Carrera S (though they have few parts in common). It packs 475 bhp (350 kW) at 8,250 rpm and maxes out at 9,000 rpm. Most of the components were adapted or designed for the GT3, including the titanium connecting rods and forged pistons, the crankshaft, and the valve gear. With the lightweight chassis and body, this gives a power-to-weight ratio of 3.0 kg/hp. Among the ohe GT3 also sees the implementation of the fuel-saving electrically a...