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Audi A3 Sedan Concept
These are the first sketches with the Audi A3 Sedan, a concept which will be premiere in Geneva next week, and which according to various sources, represents a spiritual successor of the Audi A80.
The Audi A3 Sedan Concept measures 4 m in length, 1.84 m in width and 1.39 m in height and will features newly styled headlamps, horizontal LED taillights and the automaker’s new 6-corner grille.
2011 Lexus IS 350C F Sport Special Edition Price
Lexus has announced pricing for the 2011 Lexus IS 350C F Sport Special Edition which will arrive at dealerships across the U.S. towards the end of February.
Only a total of 175 exemplars will be produced, each of them featuring special elements like 19 inch dark graphite alloys wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires, shock absorbers from Bilstein, lowered suspension springs, a sway bar that helps reduce body roll and Bi-Xenon High Intensity Headlamps with incorporated LEDs.
Edo Competition LP750 Lamborghini Murcielago
Edo Competition has launched a new power upgrade program for the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, called the LP750 as an indication of the new output level.
The Edo Competition LP750 Lamborghini Murcielago represents a 40 HP increase over the tuner’s previous upgrade program which squeezed 710 horses out of the Italian supercar, which means the 6.5-litre V12 engine has been dialed at 750 HP and 740 Nm of torque.
2011 Lotus Elise Club Racer
Lotus is introducing the new 2011 Lotus Elise Club Racer, which is an even lighter version model that managed to reduce its weight by an additional 24 Kg.
If 24 Kg don’t sound like much, then we remind you that we’re talking about of of the lightest models on the market here, and some of the measures that have been taken include even lighter seats, a motorsport derived lightweight battery and the deletion of noise insulation.
2011 Imperia GP
Independent Belgian car maker, Imperia Automobiles has managed to come back from the dead, by introducing the 2011 Imperia GP at the Belgian Auto Show last month.
Even though the 2011 Imperia GP features an eye-catching classic design, the propulsion system from under its metal sheets comprises of modern hybrid technology which combines a 1.6-litre turbo plant with an electric motor.
2011 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 by SLP
The meanest Camaro ever created is the 2012 ZL1 which was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show last week, and which unfortunately will hit the dealership floor sometime next year. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will develop 550 horses and 550 lb-ft of torque from a 6.2-litre LSA V8 plant which uses supercharging and intercooling and which will be linked to a six-speed manual transmission.
Were are we getting with all this ? Well we have some good news. For those who don’t want to wait until next year, SLP Performance is offering a tuning package based on the Camaro SS which will also bare the ZL1 name and promises 750 HP from a seriously modified 7.0-litre V8 plus a top speed of 205 mph.
Nissan Micra DIG S
The Nissan Micra range has received a new low emission version dubbed the DIG S, which will be showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and which will begin selling this summer.
The Nissan Micra DIG S uses a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder direct injection engine that uses supercharging in order to develop 98 PS (72 kW) and 142 Nm of torque, which is what you would expect from a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder plant.
Seat Alhambra 4WD
Volkswagen Sharan’s Spanish cousin, the Seat Alhambra has become even more versatile and dynamics, as it has received a permanent all wheel drive system.
The Seat Alhambra 4WD opens new dimensions for families, business and hobby travelers, which the car being offered in a 5-seat configuration, and based on the Reference and Style trim levels.
Video: 2012 GTR vs 2011 Corvette Z06 vs 2011 Shelby GT500
MotorTrend wanted to see which of these three sports cars is faster on a straight line, so they created a drag race between the 2012 GTR vs the 2011 Corvette Z06 and the 2011 Shelby GT500.
For some of you the outcome could be predictable, but we won’t say more, except mention the specs for each of these performance coupes.
Video: Volkswagen Golf24
The German automaker has published a short video with their Volkswagen Golf24, which will compete in the 2011 Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race.
This new Nurburgring challenger has evolved from the 300 HP and front wheel drive setup seen on the 2007 competitor, into a 440 HP little monster, which also delivers 540 Nm of torque via a six-speed transmission that shifts through steering wheel mounted paddles.