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Beira delivers Porsche pace, but runs on eco-friendly LPG

A new British open-top sports car claims to have Porsche’s 911 firmly in its sights.
Called the Breckland Beira, it has a 400bhp V8 and sprints from 0-60mph in less than five seconds – but can run on green Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Designed and built in Norfolk, under the rakish steel and composite body beats an all-American heart. It’s based on the Pontiac Solstice chassis, while the 6.0-litre LS2 engine is lifted from the Chevrolet Corvette. Inside, buyers can customise the cabin to their own specification, and a 30GB multimedia sat-nav is standard, as is Bluetooth and iPod connectivity. Company bosses say the two-seater will cost around £55,000 when it goes on sale in November.

Fiesta ST 500

Special ST to hit the showrooms

A limited run special Fiesta ST has been announced by Ford. Called the ST 500, conveniently in this case, because only 500 are being made, this special will be identified by unique 'U'-shaped stripes (echoing the livery of the classic Escort RS2000 of the 1980s) and matching side livery. Completing the changes will be 17in 11-spoke black alloys, red brake callipers and carbon fibre pattern interior trim. The interior also features a Sony audio system and ebony leather heated seats.Prices start at £15,000.