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  • Audi R8 China Edition – Malibu Blue or Suzuka Grey

    Audi has presented the 2012 R8 China Edition. The car will be sold exclusively in China and it will feature some nice upgrades.

    The exterior will be finished only in Malibu Blue or Suzuka Grey. The R8 China Edition will also have contrasting side blades, a carbon fiber rear wing and gloss black 19” alloy wheels fitted with performance tires.

    The interior boasts leather and Alcantara sport seats, an Alcantara steering wheel and body color accents. There are also a lot of carbon fiber elements like side mouldings. Each R8 China Edition will have an individually-serial numbered aluminum gear knob.

    2012 Audi R8 China Edition is powered by the same 5.2 liter V10 from Gallardo – 525HP (386 kW) and 530Nm (391 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a R-tronic automatic transmission and the power is put on the road through quattro all-wheel drive system. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

    Only 80 units will be produced.

    2012 Audi R8 China Edition
    2012 Audi R8 China Edition
    2012 Audi R8 China Edition
    2012 Audi R8 China Edition
    2012 Audi R8 China Edition
    2012 Audi R8 China Edition
    2012 Audi R8 China Edition

    Source: Audi

  • Lotus Evora GTE China Edition in Beijing

    Lotus has exhibited the new Evora GTE China Limited Edition at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show.

    The upgrades include more leather and carbon fiber applications for the interior. The car also comes with revised suspension. Only 118 units will be produced , making it all the more exclusive and collectable. Each car features a numbered plaque inside, marked with the China Limited Edition insignia.

    The Evora GTE China Limited Edition is powered by the supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine with 444HP (327 kW) connected to a sequential Automated Manual Transmission powering the rear wheels.

    “As the top potential market for sports car brands, China is a vital part of the five-year revival plan we announced 18-months ago. We are committed to bringing our unique products, distinctive style and rich history to China to provide Chinese customers with diversified and personalized product choices.”, commented Dany Bahar, CEO, Group Lotus.

    “Within six months of Lotus Cars’ entry into China, orders have exceeded our expectations, which has strengthened our confidence in developing the China market. At the same time, in accordance with the China market’s characteristics and customer requirements, we have developed the Lotus Evora GTE China Limited Edition which we are launching here in Beijing, together with the Evora IPS.”, Lichen Zhang, President & CEO, Lotus China finished.

    Lotus Evora GTE China Edition
    Lotus Evora GTE China Edition
    Lotus Evora GTE China Edition
    Lotus Evora GTE China Edition
    Lotus Evora GTE China Edition

    Source: Lotus