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Italian design firm Touring Superleggera and German supercar manufacturer Gumpert have unveiled the mid-engine Tornante sports car at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show. See new 2012 Gumpert Tornante photos here: roadn.tk
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With the introduction of the 2012 Aston Martin Virage, the British sports car maker now offers three distinct V-12 models on the same 107.9-inch wheelbase. Or better yet, the new lineup should be described as sporty (DB9), sportier (Virage), sportiest (DBS). See new 2012 Aston Martin Virage photos here: roadn.tk
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Meet the four seat, four-wheel drive, Ferrari FF just unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show. See Ferrari FF photos here: roadn.tk
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Porsche has announced that a mid-engine sports car will be unveiled at the LA Auto Show next week alongside the new 911 models, the 911 GTS and the 911 Speedster.
There is no official word on what the "mid-engine sports car" will be, but there have been rumors that Porsche is going to unveil a Clubsport version of the Cayman. The Clubsport Cayman would be a more hardcore version of the Cayman and would be powered by a 333-hp 3.6L flat six. The Clubsport version would also be lighter than the Cayman S.
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Nel 2012, Maserati potrebbe introdurre sul mercato l’inedita SUV. Maserati sarebbe intenzionata ad entrare nel segmento delle Sport Utility Vehicle per competere con Porsche che raddoppierà la presenza in questo segmento con la Cajun, ma anche con Land Rover e Lagonda.
La SUV con il brand Maserati dovrebbe essere la versione di serie e stilisticamente aggiornata della Kubang, la concept car del 2003 che fu disegnata da Giugiaro, il quale interpretò il concetto di vettura GT Wagon. L’auto dovrebbe condividere la piattaforma con la Jeep Grand Cherokee, mentre la produzione dovrebbe essere affidata all’ex impianto Bertone di Grugliasco.
Per quanto riguarda il prezzo, lo stesso insider indica 100.000 dollari come base, pari a circa 70.000 euro. La notizia non è ancora stata né confe
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The Japanese car manufacturer Mazda cloaked in a mantle of Mazda Kabura Concept, this revolutionary sport coupe lays some very real groundwork for the look.
Mazda Kabura Concept is powered by the MX-5 Miata’s inline-4 and having a front-engine, rear-drive layout, the Kabura appears to fall into the coming-to-production-soon concept car category. Speculation is that a production Kabura will most likely be called RX-7, a legendary name that the Japanese manufacturer very much wants to bring back. According to Mitani, more like the first-generation RX-7 ? an affordable sports car with solid performance and everyday comfort.
Kabura’s exterior that will wow the crowds at this year’s Detroit Motor Show. “While examining the habits and tastes of our youthful customers, we found that the major
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Ferrari F430 Spider has been started offering in 2005, suggesting a five-year lifespan is typical for these surpercar. It is the product of a close working relationship with Ferrari’s Gestione Sportiva F1 racing division, and now F430 Spider is one of the most fabulous convertibles on the world market.
The exterior of 2010 Ferrari F430 is created by Pininfarina in collaboration with Frank Stephenson is inspired by the car’s exceptional engineering. The aggression and performance of the F430?s design has been effortlessly transferred to the Spider so that the new model exudes all of the breathtaking elegance typical of a Ferrari drop-top. In design terms, this means that the new Spider has an even stronger personality and more muscular stance, both of which strongly hint at its powerful engineering
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Chrysler Firepower concept brings a special two-seated racing coupe. It based on the Viper but powered by the SRT8 drivetrain.
Chrysler Firepower concept equiped with world-class 5-speed automatic transmission with luxury and sport. The 0-60 mph performance at less than 4.5 seconds and estimates a top speed of 175 mph. The automatic transmission and less-powerful-but-still-potent Hemi make the Firepower quite formidable yet easier to drive for those who are not professional racers, and also bring the price down considerably.
The exterior is covered in Hydro Silver Pearl, with dark carbon fiber and polished aluminum accents. the final product’s design is that the LED lights will be replaced with regular ones, the bonnet will get a e neater shape and the wheels will decrease in siz
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The Japanese automaker Toyota has unveiled the FT-86 G Sports Concept was introduced to the public at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon , and is prouldy featured in the news trailer for Gran Turismo 5.Sports-car lovers will be treated to a tantalising glimpse of Toyota ‘s future with the unveiling of the Toyota FT-86G Sports Concept at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show .
Driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.The concept retains classic sports-car underpinnings with a front-mounted 2.0-litre engine,now boosted with a turbo.
The G Sports concepts are aimed at customers who have a strong desire to own a unique vehicle by offering them both personalized interior and exterior pieces that is designed to give the driver a sports car experience.
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The 2011 Lexus LFA, which will soon be available at Lexus of Reno, employs a unique Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic cabin to achieve exceptional integrity and light-weight construction.
Notably, the V10 has a 9,000-rpm redline, which is impressively high for an engine approaching 5 liters in displacement. This powerhouse likes to be revved hard, yet with a full 90 percent of its maximum torque (354 pound-feet) available from 3,700 rpm, there’s none of the low-rpm laziness that blights other high-revving engines. Equipped with a six-speed single-clutch automated manual transmission, the LFA can leap to 60 mph in a claimed 3.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 202 mph.
The LFA’s styling is rather avant-garde — it’s similar to a Nissan GT-R in shape and proportion minus the origami-style bends
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