We’re not even half way through 2012 and yet, companies are beginning to advertise their spots at next year’s 2013 Geneva Motor Show. One of these is Switzerland’s own Genevart, who plans to unveil their latest supercar based on the Porsche 997 Turbo.
From the renderings, it almost looks like a small successor to the original Carrera GT, though this Genevart Celsius Hybrid is in no way related, especially since this supercar is also a Hybrid as mentioned. Mated to the 997 Turbo’s original 3.6L flat-six, which produces 470hp and up to 850hp, are two electric motors that provide an extra 158hp total. Channeling all that goodness to all four wheels is an electronic sequential gearbox for a 0-60 time of just 2.9 seconds.
Additionally, the body was lightened and strengthen with carbon fiber to allow for such fast performance times.
Genevart didn’t release any specific information about production and pricing, but it has been confirmed that Genevart will only make 10 units per year. So scoop up yours fast!
- By: Chris Chin
Source: WCF
Sometimes, it just seems like the wrong people have the wrong amounts of money, as exhibited in this latest YouTube find.
Inside the video, you’ll find a pretty nice and flashy yellow Lamborghini Gallardo, packing a nice V10 and all-wheel drive. So more or less, thanks to the increased grip with AWD, it seems like the Gallardo is for those who are less experienced with neck-snapping power. But apparently, this guy still just didn’t think this through.
To see what happens, check out the video after the jump.
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Later this year, Porsche will take the wraps off its newest model known as the Macan crossover. Slotted to fit below the Porsche Cayenne, the Macan will start production at the company’s Leipzig plant in 2013.
Check out more news on the Porsche Macan.
However, thanks to the internet and someone’s computer rendering skills we don’t have to wait until 2013 or even until later this year. An artist has put together this renderings as to what the production Porsche Macan could look like based on the latest spy shots of the compact crossover.
It was reported recently that the Porsche Macan Turbo will be offered with a 370-hp twin-turbo V6 and that the company is also planning a hybrid version of the crossover.
- By: Omar Rana
Source: PS-Garage
BMW USA has just launched the online configurators for the 2013 BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible. Both will be hitting dealerships next month.
Check out more news on the BMW M6.
As always, I’ve priced a fully-loaded BMW M6 Coupe (not the convertible because I wouldn’t buy one) and when everything is said and done, I will have to part ways with a total of $129,567. Wow!
Refresher: The 2013 BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible are both powered by a 4.4 liter high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo Technology making 560 hp at 5,750 – 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 500 lb-ft (680 Nm) between 1,500 and 5,750 rpm. The rev limiter comes in at 7,200 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic, 0 to 62 mph comes in at 4.2 seconds for the coupe and 4.3 seconds for the convertible. Top speed on both models is limited to 155 mph. Prices start at $106,995 for the coupe and $113,995 for the convertible.
- By: Omar Rana
According to a Bank of America Merrill Lynch report released today, Ford will lead the industry average on introducing new or refreshed models in the United states – at the fastest rate for model years 2013 through 2016.
Analyst John Murphy said that Ford replace 26 percent of its lineup during the three-year period, while competitors like Nissan, Toyota and GM will have a replacement rate between 23 to 25 percent (matching the industry average). Chrysler and Honda will trail the industry average with a replacement rate of 20 percent.
Murphy said that automakers that revamp their models faster tend to increase their marketshare.
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It seems like one of the ways that automakers are trying to hint at future products is publicizing the trademarks that they file for. This time around, a German publication announced that Audi has apparently filed for trademarks on a slew of new names. They are: Q6, Q8, R6, S2, S9, RS8, and RS1….and whew!
From the looks of it, Audi is trying to fill in every last niche gap there is in their lineup. Audi’s Q-line obviously represents anything on stilts, which means their Q3, Q5, and Q7 crossover SUVs. So to add Q6 and Q8, sounds like Audi has their eyes set on competitors such as the BMW X6 and the Infiniti FX (Q6) and the Mercedes-Benz GL, Infiniti QX56, the Range Rover, and the Cadillac Escalade (Q8).
But the more interesting ones are the ones preceding the supposed crossover trademarks: the R6, S2, S9, RS8, and RS1. So, let’s break it down.
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The G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane has been praised for time and time again as one of the fastest sedans on Earth. The company has sold 100 units of its go-hard M5, which can costs as much as a brand new home. To celebrate the milestone, G-Power is offering a special edition M5 Hurricane RR that produces an additional 30-hp.
To achieve the extra boost, G-Power released ASA T1-313 superchargers with the larger ASA T1-316 units and switched over to Alpha-N engine management. The total number comes in at 819-hp between 7,500 and 8,000 rpm with a peak torque of 590 lb-ft.
0 to 62 mph takes 4.3 seconds while 0 to 124 mph takes 9.1 seconds. Top seed comes in over 230 mph.
- By: Omar Rana
A new version of the Maserati GranTurismo is out! But, no, it’s not for production, but rather for some competition in the 2012 Trofeo MC World Series. Where as Ferrari has their Challenge racers, Porsche their Carrera Cup, and so on, Maserati’s version is called the Trofeo World Series.
Featuring a more aerodynamic bodykit and reduced weight, the new GranTurismo MC’s test results lapped 2.5 seconds better than the previous setup in 2011. So for its third year in action, the GranTurismo MC is sure to provide some high-speed entertainment when looping around the world’s greatest racing circuits.
Surely however, if you happen to have €110,000 or $140,000 laying around, Maserati Corse provides for an entire season of motorsport experience. Though if that’s still too steep, for just €70,000 or ($90,000), one can participate in just the European races.
- By: Chris Chin
When the Fisker Atlantic sedan made its debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show, the idea of an affordable plug-in hybrid sedan gave some boost to Fisker’s image that was being beaten by issues it was having with the launch of the expensive Karma.
Check out our original post on the Fisker Atlantic.
If your one of the few looking forward to seeing the Fisker Atlantic go on sale, you may have to wait just a little longer. Recent reports suggest that the model won’t go on sale until mid-2014. While Fisker never officially said when the Atlantic will go on sale, reports suggest that the model would hit our roads as early as next year.
Any word on the specs? When Fisker officially unveiled the Atlantic prototype/concept around the 2012 New York Auto Show it said that the model features the company’s second-generation Fisker EVer (Electric Vehicle with extended range). The setup consists of an electric-motor and a 4-cylinder gasoline engine, reported to be a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbo from BMW.
New details based on leaked investor documents show that the Atlantic will make a total of 300-hp, allowing it to go form 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. Emissions come in at 50 kilograms per kilometer.
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During the recent run of auto shows, we’ve seen many luxury automakers release concepts for a possible production SUV model in the near future. Maserati showed us the Kubang, Bentley showed us the EXP 9 F Concept and Lamborghini showed off the new Urus Concept.
But let’s not forget which uber-luxury automaker first showed interest in doing an SUV in recent times. It was Aston Martin with their awful looking Lagonda SUV Concept, which made its debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
So what happened to Aston doing an SUV badged as a Lagonda? Well. recent reports suggest that the project is still very much alive and that boss Ulrich Bez has plans to provide an update ‘in the coming years’.
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