Word on the street is that Aston Martin will introduce a V12 Vantage Roadster at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Power for the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is expected to come from the same V12 in the coupe. The 6.0 liter V12 engine is good for 510-hp with a maximum torque of [...]
Mercedes-Benz has made it known that the upcoming generation of the SL roadster is nearing completion. The luxury automaker has even begun to release details and specs on the model, along with camouflage photos. Some new photographs have recently turned up, this time without the disguise, leaked from what could very possibly be the actual [...]
The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster was already confirmed by the United States EPA department earlier this year when it showed up on its fuel-economy.gov website. It is now reported that the drop-top Aventador will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. Power will come from the same 6.5L V12 engine from the [...]
Gray Design’s Eduard Gray has collaborated again with Dartz to present an electric take on the Roadster, creating the bulletproof Jo-Mojo concept. The vehicle features an open top, Kapsula technology, a compact frame, low center of gravity, and a wider wheel base in the front to provide good handling. The Jo-Mojo’s exterior features coats of [...]
Back in November 2010, Ducati and Mercendes-Benz AMG began a joint cooperation for marketing, appearances, and events. Continuing in that fashion, AMG and Ducati made an appearance at this year’s Bologna motor show together with a pair of machines made to match. Both the Ducati Streetfighter 848 and Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG were featured, coated in [...]
Rotary enthusiasts have surely been on the edge of their seats waiting for Mazda’s next move with the upcoming retirement of the RX-8. After a recent announcement at the 2012 Tokyo Motor Show, we’ve learned that there may still be a future for the alternative power. The RX-8 will be getting a successor, which may [...]
The 2012 Mercedes SLK R172 gets a tuning kit by Vath that adds quiet styling details and noticeable power upgrades. Performance packages are available for each variant, starting with the SLK 200 CGI, which kicks out 207-hp at 229 lb-ft of torque. The SLK 250 CGI is upgraded to 241-hp at 265 lb-ft of torque, [...]
Mercedes-Benz’s popular SL roadster is very much a world-renown automobile. However, the brand hasn’t really lived up to the true meaning of the nomenclature for the last several decades, which stands for Sport Leicht, or Sport Light in German. Instead, the SL has become more of a heavyweight boulevard cruiser. Now though, Mercedes-Benz is reportedly [...]
According to reports coming out of the UK, Alfa Romeo is planning a two-seater sports car to replace the Brera Spider. The new model reportedly sets its sights on the Mazda MX-5 and focuses on less weight and a more compact design. Insiders say that the new Alfa Romeo roadster will be a key part [...]
We’ve been hearing about a Porsche baby roadster for a while now – but today we have some sad news for those that were eagerly awaiting its arrival. According to Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller, Porsche’s decision to build an entry-level roadster will depend on the global economy. Mueller said that the decision depends on how [...]
