Apr 17, 2012

Jaguar will unveil this fall at Paris Motor Show, the new F-Type. Jaguar F-Type is a sport convertible car derived from the exceptional concept C-X16. Good news for Jaguar fans: the C-X16 concept, shown at Frankfurt Motor Show in September last year, will have a series version. This will be called Jaguar F-Type and will be a top performance convertible, appearing in showrooms during 2013. Jaguar F-Type photo gallery Jaguar F-Type Engine Although the British didn’t provided many details about the new model, the press release, in which some teaser images appear, shows that Jaguar F-Type will have only two seats and will come under the bonnet with a potent petrol engine range, consequently a new family of turbocharged units. According to the specialized press in U.K., the most powerful engine will be a V6 Turbo, around 380 horsepower. The new Jaguar F-Type will be positioned in the auto-market between Porsche 911 Convertible and Porsche Boxster, and will try to attract customers from both areas. “A true sports car must be pure as design and shape. It was a privilege for me and my team to have the opportunity to produce this type of car. C-Type, D-Type and E-Type were sports cars that have remained faithful to the principles of the era in which they were born, and F-Type will be true to...

Mar 12, 2012

Porsche has prepared a full stand here at Geneva Motor Show 2012. The manufacturer from Stuttgart has brought the new generation 2013 Porsche Boxster in two power versions. The same as last year, Porsche has a very crowded stand. People rushed to see the world premiere of the new 2013 Porsche Boxster and 2013 Porsche Boxster S. Geneva Motor Show 2012 Live: 2013 Porsche Boxster & 2013 Porsche Boxster S photo gallery 2013 Porsche Boxster Live at Geneva Motor Show 2012 The 2013 Porsche Boxster body lines lend the philosophy seen in the Porsche 918 Spyder concept, using a set of new optical blocks, a little more muscular profile and an aggressive rear with a fake prominent spoiler. Inside, the interior of its big brother Porsche 911, served as inspiration. The old boxer engine, the 2.9-liter unit, now has a smaller displacement, 2.7-liter, but with 10 horsepower in addition totaling 265 horsepower (198 kW / 269 PS). This “upgrade” favors acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph), in just 5.7 seconds. The 2013 Porsche Boxster S comes with the same...

Mar 11, 2012

BMW had an impressive deployment of troops at its stand at Geneva Motor Show 2012. The soldiers marched one by one: 2012 BMW M6, 2012 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and the M Performance Automobiles range as well as the 2012 BMW X6 facelift. BMW had again this year an impressive exhibition space, suitable for military deployments. The Germans decided to dominate the area with their high performance variants. The Bavarians have prepared a new M Performance Automobiles range, and new models such as M6 and Gran Coupe. Geneva Motor Show 2012 Live: 2012 BMW stand photo gallery ...

Feb 28, 2012

The Germans bring at Geneva Motor Show 2012 the new generation of the performance model 2012 Opel Astra OPC. The hot-hatch comes with 280 horsepower, 45% lighter seats and over 10,000 kilometers (~ 6,000 mi) covered on the Nurburgring. As we approach the Geneva Motor Show, Opel publishes new information with its stand star: the 2012 Opel Astra OPC. The compact performance model will mark the return of the German manufacturer in the hot-hatch market segment dominated in recent years by Renault and Ford. 2012 Opel Astra OPC photo gallery 2012 Opel Astra OPC Engine As we announced last year at the beginning of November, under the hood of the new 2012 Opel Astra OPC is a four-cylinder engine, 2.0 liters, capable of developing 280 horsepower (209 kW / 284 PS) and 400 Nm(295 lb/ft). All resources are channeled on the front axle via a 6-speed manual transmission. In order to better use the generous resources, Opel uses a HiPerStrut suspension for the front axle and a FlexRide chassis. The latter offers three driving modes, Normal, Sport and OPC, the last...

Feb 21, 2012

The Germans has revealed today the facelift operated on RS5 – 2012 Audi RS5. The performance coupe received the appearance of A4 and A5, together with a series of important revisions. The facelift applied by Audi on A4 and A5 will also reflect on the already famous three-door performance derivative. The 2012 Audi RS5 model is subject to the same “plastic surgery”, the front is now dominated by a hexagonal grid and also the restyled headlights, with LED lights. The taillights and rear spoiler have also been retouched. 2012 Audi RS5 photo gallery 2012 Audi RS5 Engine The 2012 Audi RS5 Facelift doesn’t change under the hood, where the Germans remain faithful to the 4.2-liter FSI V8 unit, capable of delivering 450 horsepower (456 PS, 336 kW) at 8250 rpm and 430 Nm (317 lb/ft) between 4000 and 6000 rpm. Through these resources, the Coupe accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.5 seconds and can reach a top speed limited electronically to 155 mph (250 km/h). On request the device may be removed and the 2012 Audi RS5 guarantees...

Feb 11, 2012

In order to properly say goodbye to the current C06 and to celebrate 60 years from the production of the first Corvette, Chevrolet launched a special edition – 2013 Chevy Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition. While awaiting the next generation Corvette C7, Chevrolet has decided to properly celebrate the 60 years spent in this segment by the sports model, with a special edition. Named 2013 Chevy Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition, the anniversary version is actually a swan song for the current Chevy Corvette C06, scheduled to leave the production this year. Along with the special edition, customers can order the 60th Anniversary Package, available this year on any Corvette. 2013 Chevy Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition photo gallery According to official release, the new 2013 Chevy Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition manages to combine elements from the current Z06 and ZR1 in order “to create the fastest and most-capable Corvette’s convertible in history.” “We couldn’t think of a more fitting...