Tag Archives: 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Volkswagen Golf R, we want it in the U.S. ASAP

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Volkswagen Golf R, we want it in the U.S. ASAP

- Key Competitors: MazdaSpeed3, Ford Focus RS, Renault Megane R26.R – Engine: 2.0L TSI direct-injected and turbocharged 4-cylinder, 266-hp/258 lb-ft of torque. – Transmission: 6-speed manual; available DSG dual-clutch. – Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds when mated to a DSG transmission; Top speed of 155 mph. – Fuel-Economy: 28 mpg combined (U.S.) [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Volkswagen Polo 3-Door, now available in BlueMotion

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Volkswagen Polo 3-Door, now available in BlueMotion

- Engines: Horsepower output will range from 59-hp to 104-hp for standard Volkswagen Polo 3-Door models. Polo BlueMotion 3-Door carries 74-hp 1.2L TDI diesel engine. – Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. – Fuel-Economy: Polo BlueMotion 3-Door gets 71 mpg (U.S). At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen unveiled the three-door version of the 2010 Polo along [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Audi S5 Sportback gets supercharged to make 333-hp

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Audi S5 Sportback gets supercharged to make 333-hp

- Key Competitors: Let us know what you think the S5 Sportback’s main competitors are. – Engine: 3.0L TFSI Supercharged V6 engine, 333-hp/325 lb-ft of torque. – Transmission: 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. – Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds; Top speed of 155 mph. – Fuel-Economy: 24 mpg. – Pricing/Availability: 57,900 euros ($82,761 [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Wiesmann Roadster MF5 lowers the roof in Frankfurt

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Wiesmann Roadster MF5 lowers the roof in Frankfurt

- Key Competitors: Really nothing like that out there. It will be produced in limited quantity. – Engine: BMW M5/M6′s 5.0L V10 producing 507-hp/384 lb-ft of torque. – Transmission: 7-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG). – Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds; Top speed of 192 mph. – Pricing/Availability: 189,500 euros ($269,712 USD). Only [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Hyundai ix35, otherwise known as the Hyundai Tucson

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Hyundai ix35, otherwise known as the Hyundai Tucson

- Key Competitors: Jeep Compass, Nissan Rogue, Saturn Vue, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape. – Engine/Fuel-Economy: 184-hp 2.0L diesel R with combined estimated fuel-economy of 36 mpg; 166-hp Theta-II with estimated fuel-economy of 28 mpg. – Transmission: 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. – Pricing/Availability:  TBA/Sales being in mid-2010. While we won’t get to see the [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (Wagon) comes to Frankfurt

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (Wagon) comes to Frankfurt

- Key Competitors: BMW 5-Series Touring, Audi A6 Avant, Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon. – Engines: U.S. will only get the E350 4Matic. 3.5L V6 making 272-hp. – Transmission: 7-speed automatic. – Fuel-economy: 23 mpg. – Pricing: TBA. Sales begin in the middle of 2010. Joining the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan and E-Class Coupe in Frankfurt [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, we want it for our daily commute

2009 Frankfurt: 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, we want it for our daily commute

- Key Competitors: Audi R8, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe. – Engine: 3.8L 6-clyinder producing 450-hp at 7,500 rpm. – Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox. – Performance: 0 to 62 in 3.8 seconds; Top speed of 194 mph. – Pricing: $132,800 – on sale in spring 2010. There is not one thing about the [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo, we’re in love

2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo, we’re in love

- Key Competitors: Nissan GT-R; Audi RS4; BMW M3; Audi R8; Aston Martin DBS; Chevrolet Corvette. – Engine: 3.8L 6-cylinder, direct-injected, turbocharged for a total of 500-hp/516 lb-ft. – Transmission: Porsche PDK 7-speed dual-clutch. – Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds; Top speed of 194 mph. – Pricing: $132,800 for the 2010 911 [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: Volvo C30 is much sportier than ever before

2009 Frankfurt: Volvo C30 is much sportier than ever before

- Key Competitor: BMW 1-Series; Audi A3; Mini Cooper. – Engines: Range consists of four diesel engines and five gasoline engines. – Gasoline engines: T5 (2.5L) 230-hp – 27 mpg; 2.4i 170-hp – 28 mpg; 2.0 145-hp – 32 mpg; 2.0F (Flexifuel) 145-hp – 30 mpg 1.6L 100-hp – 34 mpg. – Diesel engines: D5 [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: Mercedes-Benz Vision S500 Plug-in HYBRID concept steals light from ActiveHybrid 7

2009 Frankfurt: Mercedes-Benz Vision S500 Plug-in HYBRID concept steals light from ActiveHybrid 7

- Key Competitors: None… so far. – Power: 3.5L V6 mated to a 60-hp hybrid module and lithium-ion batteries with more than 10kWh of storage. – Transmission: 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic. – Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds; Top speed of 155 mph. – Fuel-Economy: 3.2 l/100 km (combined) or 74 mpg in U.S. Terms. [...]

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