Key Competitors: BMW Z4, Audi TT, Nissan 370Z Convertible, Mercedes-Benz SLK. Power: 3.4L 6-cylinder w/ direct fuel-injection – 320-hp (10-hp more than Boxster S). Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission. Performance: 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds; top speed of 166 mph with the top down. Availability: February 2010. Pricing: $61,200. Whether or not you understand the [...]
Key Competitors: Audi R8, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR. Power: 3.8L 6-clyinder – 450-hp at 7,500 rpm. Transmission: 6-speed manual. Performance: 0 to 62 in 3.8 seconds; top speed of 194 mph. Availability: Spring 2010. Pricing: $132,800. Okay the only thing about the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS that we don’t like are [...]
Key Competitors: Nissan GT-R, Audi RS4, BMW M3, Audi R8, Aston Martin DBS and Chevrolet Corvette. Power: 3.8L 6-cylinder, direct-injected, turbocharged – 500-hp / 516 lb-ft. Transmission: Porsche PDK 7-speed dual-clutch. Performance: 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds; top speed of 194 mph. Availability: January 2010. Pricing: $132,800 for the 2010 911 Turbo Coupe and $143,800 for the 911 [...]
The 2011 Ford Fiesta is one of the most significant launches for an American automaker at the 2009 LA Auto Show. When it hits dealerships next year, the 2011 Fiesta will be available with a 1.6L 4-cylinder making 119-hp and 109 lb-ft of torque. If that doesn’t satisfy your performance needs, you might want to [...]
Key Competitors: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG eDrive and Audi e-tron Concept. Power: 163-hp 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo-diesel and two electric-motors – 356-hp/590 lb-ft of torque. Performance: 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds; top speed of 155 mph. Fuel-economy: Estimated at 63 mpg. In EV mode, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept can drive 31 miles of zero-emissions driving. Production [...]
Key Competitors: McLaren MP4-12C, Aston Martin DBS, Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni. Power: 6.3L V8 – 571-hp at 6,800 rpm / 479 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm. Transmission: AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports w/ steering-wheel mounted paddle-shifters. Performance: 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds; top speed of 197 mph. Pricing: TBA. While this isn’t the first [...]
About a month ago, Volkswagen released a sketch of its forthcoming mid-size sedan, which will be produced at the company”s new plant in Chattanooga, TN., exclusively for the U.S. market. Known internally as the NMS (new mid-sized sedan), the model will go on sale at the end of 2011. According to a report by AutoCar, the [...]
We brought you live pictures of the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 from the show floor yesterday. Today, BMW has released pricing details on its new large luxury hybrid sedan, which will be available at dealerships in Spring 2011. Prices will start at $103,125 (including destination and handling) for the ActiveHybrid 7 and $107,025 for the long [...]
During its press conference at the 2009 LA Auto Show yesterday, Mitsubishi showed renderings of its upcoming compact crossover based of the Concept cX. Mitsubishi said that the small crossover will be known as the RVR in Japan and will hit local markets there in spring 2010. “The RVR will be fitted with an all-new [...]
Key Competitors: Ford Edge, Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, Toyota Venza, and Subaru Outback. Power: 3.5L i-VTEC V6 -271-hp / 254 lb-ft of torque. Transmission: 6-speed automatic. Fuel-economy: 2WD 18/27 mpg (city/highway); 17/25 4WD. Availability: On sale now. Pricing: $26,670. While the “love it or hate it” styling of the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is understandable, [...]
