The next interesting automobiles show that follows very soon is the New York International Auto Show, where Porsche will hold three debuts in the United States. The visitors of the event will see the new Macan, the exclusive 911 R and the redesigned 718 Boxster. By the way the latter rides on extensive chassis improvements and is driven by a turbocharged, mid-mounted flat-four cylinder 2.0 liter engine which produces 300 horsepower. The 718 Boxster S utilizes a 2.5 liter powerplant generating 350 horsepower. In addition, the 911 R will show that it is a pure, uncompromised driving machine capable of 500 horsepower coming from its rear-mounted engine.
At last, but most importantly, Porsche will debut the Macan, which will be equipped with a “sporty and highly efficient turbocharged 2.0 liter inline-four cylinder engine”. In addition, there will be four models in the lineup available, including the Macan, Macan S, Macan Turbo, and the Macan GTS. The quartet will be fitted as a standard with an active all-wheel drive with Porsche Traction Management PTM, agile suspension and precise steering, while as an option there will be offered the air suspension with load-leveling control and the PASM system with adaptive dampers.
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The new Four-Cylinder Engine
Speaking about the turbocharged four-cylinder unit, it was designed to be sporty and efficient, but at the same time to deliver 252 hp (185 kW) from 5,000 to 6,800 rpm and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque available between 1,600 rpm and 4,500 rpm. The 2.0 liter engine is connected to a standard seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission with an Auto Start Stop technology. This allows the Macan to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 142 mph. Fuel economy EPA values are rated at 25 miles per gallon on the highway, 20 mpg in the city, and 22 mpg combined.
Abundant Standard Equipment
Some of the exterior characteristics of the new Macan include matte black window surrounds and brake calipers, unique dual stainless steel exhaust pipes; front fascia and lava black side blades for the Macan S. Furthermore, the Macan comes standard with Bi-Xenon headlights, 8-way power front seats, seat centers in Alcantara, the newest generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM), Piano Black interior package, and a lane departure warning system.
2017 Porsche Macan is currently available to order at a starting price of $47,500. The first deliveries are expected in July.
Source: Porsche
Subaru of America, Inc. announced that the 2016 Outback won the US News & World Report Best Wagon for Families prize as part of the 2016 Best Cars for Families awards. The award was given, considering the fact that the vehicle offers incredible “go anywhere” capability, spacious and cozy cabin, plenty of luggage space and tons of utility and safety features.
One-of-a-kind and innovative two-seat hydrogen cell powered vehicle, created in Wales will proudly present itself at the London Motor Show (5th to 8th May). The Riversimple RASA is a lightweight and ultra-efficient electric vehicle that is powered by an innovative hydrogen fuel cell technology. And the best of all is that this is a street-legal car. How cool is that?
Production of the new compact, lightweight and agile 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo power unit has finally started at the Nissan Motor Co.’s state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility in Japan. But what is so special about it? Well, it is exclusively produced for Infiniti vehicles.
Bugatti Chiron, which we have been waiting for a long time, debuted last week at the Geneva Motor Show, giving a glimpse of what the world’s most powerful, fastest and most luxurious car looks like. Exclusive in its production (it will be limited to 500 units only), the Chiron is the first sports car currently on the market to offer 1,500 HP (1103 kW) and torque of 1,600 Nm (1180 lb-ft). The maximum speed of 420 km/h makes the Chiron ready for a new world speed record, while the acceleration is also unsurpassed: the superposrts car speeds up from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2.5 seconds.
Do you remember the Mexican car with a strange name VUHL 05? Well if you do and you are based in the United Kingdom or in the Middle East, then you can now purchase this unusual racing vehicle now with a righthand drive. By the way, those who were cleverer than us and who didn’t wait to hear this announcement have already done this and they are now driving their VUHLs since, the first customer cars have been already delivered.
2016 Infiniti Q50 is going on sale with just tow of a total of four available engines. The announced pricing is for the Q50 2.0t and Q50 Hybrid Premium models and it starts at $33,950 USD for the Q50 2.0t and $47,050 for the Q50 Hybrid Premium. They can be now purchased in all of Infiniti’s retailers around the United States.
Maserati Levante, the first SUV in brand’s 100-year history will make its North American debut at the New York International Automobile Show. The special vehicle extends the premium range of saloon and sporty vehicles and will be proudly demonstrated, along with Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo and GranCabrio models.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica has some good news to show-off with! The minivan has earned a highway-cycle fuel-economy rating of 28 miles per gallon (mpg) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which makes it the firs among minivans on the market to show such fuel efficiency. This also makes an improvement of 12 percent over the Pacifica from the model year it replaces. In addition, the Pacifica seems to be nine percent greener than the outgoing vehicle.
The new race season begins with tons of ordealsand challenges, but race driver Ryan Millen and his trustworthy Toyota RAV4 SE seem to be prepared for the Sandblast Rally in Cheraw, South Carolina this Saturday. As you might know, the race marks the beginning of NASA Rally Sport Atlantic Rally Cup, which is a 5-race competitive, and there will be more than 50 cars and 30 motorcycles at Sandblast. It all sounds like an epic event, doesn’t it?
Clearer vision is coming soon to a winter near you! In other words Ford is equipping Escape models (as an available option) with an updated variant of the Cold Weather Package. It will help drivers eliminate the winter headache of maintaining a clear windshield… and it is as simple as that. There will be no more wiper blades covered in chunks of ice or wiper blades freezing to the glass.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Denim which was revealed the last November is now ready to go into the hands of the customers with a special pricing starting at $25,995 USD. The limited edition denim has many benefits over the standard Beetle Convertible and more importantly it pays homage to the iconic Jeans Bug from the 70s. Well, yes, it is a little bit modernized, I must admit.
