The lastest fashion is creating four-door coupe cars and Lotus stuned everybody at the Paris Motor Show by revealing Eterne.
The car is based on 2014 Elite, which means that it is powered by 5.0 liter V8 with 620PS and 720Nm. Furthermore, the company will provide a hybrid variant, which will use KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System).
Lotus Eterne is planned to go on sale in 2015, priced at £120 000. (more…)
Renault Zoe is exhibited at the Paris Motor Show. It is a Clio-sized car, which show the brand new identity of Renault, including the new front-end signature. ZOE is created specially to test the electric power system, which features fully-integrated battery and compact motor. It is B-segment car, which means that ZOE has spacious interior, a lot of luggage compartment, nice and easy handling and last, but not least – look from the feature. (more…)
Toyota Verso S is presented by the company at the Motor Show in Paris. In fact, the car is „grew-up iQ”, but still it is less than 4 metres and the wheelbase is too short – 2550mm.The mini-MPV offers a lot of space for passengers as well as luggage compartment. The load space is superb – 1388 liters and the one-touch flat-folding 60:40 rear seats are really useful.
The interior features a two-tier dashboard, brushed metal trim and 6.1” Touch screen Multimedia System. (more…)
Ford released full details about 2011 Focus, after their unveiled Focus ST Concept. The most disappointing thing is that, the company doesn’t plan to build 3-door variant.
“Having taken the decision to adopt such a sleek, coupé-like design for the five-door hatchback, there was little space in the line-up for a three-door version. The three-model Focus range (sedan, hatchback, and wagon) provides the ideal blend of sporty, dynamic looks and every-day practicality.”, (more…)
HR1 Concept is the car, which is Peugeot presented at the Paris Motor Show. The concept is combination of city run-around, coupe and SUV. It features electric scissor doors, a double bubble roof, and LED lighting units, of course.
The interior is as stunning as the exterior, it includes head-up display, ‘stowaway’ rear seats, and an innovative movement recognition system.
HR1 Concept is powered by 110 hp (82kW) 1.2 liter three-cylinder petrol engine and 37hp (28kW) electric motor. (more…)
Almost every company released a concept car and Skoda has announced theirs Octavia Green E Line. The car used as a platform is Octavia Combi, but with some modifications like earl white paint, aerodynamic wheels, and a glossy black roof with integrated photovoltaic panels.
The interior is practically the same, but with revised display which shows vehicle information – output, power consumption, battery charge and the remaining range. (more…)
Audi Quattro Concept has been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The car is specially built to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Quattro. The new concept car is based on the RS5, so it has dimensions of 4.28m long, 1.86m wide, and 1.33m tall. The wheelbase is 2.60m, which is a little shorter than the original of RS5. Another stunning features of Quattro Concept are the aggressive front, a carbon fiber diffuser and center-locking 20” wheels. (more…)
Jaguar revealed the new C-X75 concept supercar. The times, which the company announced are very, very optimistic. They suggest that their C-X75 will be able to beat Bugatti Veyron from 0 to 300 km/h. However, the time is 15.7 seconds, over a second faster than the Veyron.
The concept is powered by 4 electric engines with 195hp (145kW), each, which means an overall power of 780bhp (580kW). The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.4 seconds and to 160 km/h, just 5.5 seconds. The top speed of C-X75 is 330 km/h. (more…)
2011 Audi A8 and R8 4.2 Spyder are now available to order in the US.
The limousine (A8) is priced at $78 050 and the long version (A8L) starts at $84 000. The standard equipment of both is extremely rich. Both feature 4.2 liter V8 with 377PS (277kW), quattro AWD system, 19” alloys and Nappa leather interior. GPS NAV system and MMI touch with handwriting recognition are also available.
The small sports convertible car (R8 4.2 Spyder) starts at $127 700. (more…)
Aston Martin make so beautiful cars, but Vantage N420 Roadster is something unique. I have no words to describe it, just take a look at the pictures and you will fall in love with this car.
It is staggering and the company wont dissapoint you with its „voice” and power – 4.7 liter V8 with 426 PS (313kW). N420 Roadster accelerates to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. And if the roof is down you will be able to enjoy „the symphony”.
N420 Roadster benefits of weight reducing of 27kg thanks to the use of carbon fiber – rear diffuser, side strakes, front splitter and seats. (more…)
Larborghini Sixth Element Concept will be presented at the Paris Motor Show.
The car will be just 999kg (2202 lbs) and no power figures have been reported, yet. It is expected to be powered by a V10 engine as previously indicated in teaser number 2. The acceleration will be around 2.5 seconds and top speed of more than 350 km/h ( 217mph). Of course, the carbon fiber presents almost in every single part of the car. (more…)
The updated engine range will be presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It includes 2.8 liter turbo diesel for Cherokee, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. The Stop/Start engine technology will be presented, too. Furthermore, Compass and Patriot will be introduced with 2.2 liter turbo diesel.
The new 2.8 liter turbo diesel in Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and Cherokee produces 200PS (147kW) and 460Nm (339 lb-ft). The Wrangler will be equipped with stop/start technology (manual model only) and an optional five-speed automatic. (more…)