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Tag: 2010 Paris Motor Show

  • Paris BMW 6 Series Coupe

    Just ten days are separating us from the upcoming 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris and another reason to be there has just been revealed, the BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe. (more…)

  • The first factory-built Karma PHEV comes to Paris 2010

    Fisker Automotive, the guys responsible for the extremely athletic and elegant, premium plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma has announced that its first factory-built model is about to make its official public premiere at the upcoming 2010 Paris Motor Show. (more…)

  • 2011 Porsche Carrera GTS to debut at Paris Show 2010

    Porsche has revealed its plans to premiere a new beast model from the Carrera lineup at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Designed to close the gap between the Carrera S and the powerful 911 GT3 with 435 horsepower, the new 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS will boast an estimated output of 408 horsepower backed by extraordinary dynamics and emphatically sporty equipment.

    On the outside, the new Porsche GTS will benefit from a 44 millimeter wider Carrera 4 body featuring a wider track with a classic rear-wheel drive. In addition to that, a set of sleek black 19-inch centre-mount RS Spyder wrapped in 305/30 ZR 19 tires on the rear axle underlines even more the enhanced performance of the pure-blooded sports car. Further details on the outer dress include: a SportDesign front apron with spoiler edge, unique sideskirts, as well as Carrera GTS logotype on the doors and the rear lid.

    In performance terms, the 2011 Porsche Carrera 911 GTS will be offered with a 3.8-litre flat engine linked to a six-speed manual transmission as standard. Upon customer request, a seven-speed PDK will be also featured. Thanks these elements, the new car will be able to sprint from standstill to 100 km/h for only 4.2 seconds, equipped with PDK and a Sport Chrono Package Plus in Sport Plus mode.

    Available from December in Germany, the 911 Carrera GTS Coupe will be priced at 104,935 Euro, incl VAT, while the Cabriolet version will be offered at 115,050 Euro.

    2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
    2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
    2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
    2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
    2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet and 911 Carrera GTS Coupe
    2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet
    2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet

  • 2012 Ford Focus ST officially comes to Paris Motor Show

    Its official now! Ford has published a pack of hi-resolution images and a short doc regarding its new high-performance flagship ride – the 2012 Ford Focus ST. (more…)

  • 2011 Hyundai ix20 shows its real face

    Hyundai has exclusively published the first real images of its all-new B-segment MPV, the 2011 Hyundai ix20. (more…)

  • GTC Paris concept – the latest Opel design evolution

    Opel has exclusively announced its plans to reveal an all-new concept ride at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 (October 2 – 17). (more…)

  • Hyundai ix20 will be revealed at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

    Hyundai had huge success with their i20 and now it is time to release the first image of all new ix20, which will be unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, which will start at the end of September. The ix20 is expected to go on sale in late 2010.

    The company will also show the new upgraded version of i10, which is on of the most popular city cars in the world. It features set of enhancements in terms of design, specification and competiveness. (more…)

  • 2011 Verso-S returns Toyota to the mini-MPV segment

    Seems like Paris Motor Show 2010 will be the place where Toyota will celebrate its returning to the mini-MPV class with the debut of the all-new 2011 Toyota Verso-S. (more…)

  • Mitsubishi i-MiEV will go on sale in December in Europe

    The European version of i-MiEV full electric car will be introduced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, which will be at Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles in Paris, France from Thursday, September 30th to Sunday, October 17th (open to the general public from Saturday, October 2nd).

    The Euro-spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be put on sale from December of this year in 14 countries including France, the United Kingdom, Germany. (more…)

  • Mazda Shinari Concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

    After the idea for four-door coupe by BMW – Gran Coupe Concept, Mazda has suprised everybody with the unveiling of their Shinari Concept.

    Ikuo Maeda, general manager of Mazda Motor Corporation design division commented: “This design will lead to the next generation of Mazda design and will lead to other elements.”

    Mazda are targeting Shinari to the spicific market niche – the premium segment of four-door coupe cars like Aston Martin Rapide, Porsche Panamera and upcoming Fisker Karma. (more…)

  • Lexus with revised IS range at 2010 Paris Motor Show

    Lexus has announced its plans to reveal an enhanced IS lineup at the upcoming Paris Motor Show next week. The new revised IS range has undergone its most significant changes since the current generation model was presented in 2005. (more…)

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS strikes ahead of Paris 2010

    The originator of the young, but extremely exclusive car category ‘four-door coupe’ – Mercedes-Benz – has officially revealed the face of its new generation “coupe with the comfort and functionality of a saloon”, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (more…)