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2012 Audi RS3 info
The next generation Audi RS3 has been spied recently as it was barely wearing any camouflage. Numerous sources say that production for the new RS3 will arrive in dealerships in 2012 and that it will pack 335 BHP.
The 2012 Audi RS3 will extract its juice from a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine, also found in the TT RS model, and the 335 HP and 332 lb-ft of torque will enable the future German hatch to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds and reach maximum speeds of 160 mph.
HEICO Volvo V70 T6 AWD R-Design
Heico Sprotiv prepared a limited edition Volvo V70 T6 AWD R-Design, which will go on sale this summer with only 100 units to be sold across Germany.
The HEICO Volvo V70 T6 AWD R-Design is the most powerful Volvo ever sold in Germany, and will carry a price tag of 70,193 Euro.
Honda CR-Z price
The Japanese automaker has just announced the 2011 Honda CR-Z price for US, and dealerships across the country will start receiving the gasoline-electric hybrid starting from August 24, 2010.
The 2011 Honda CR-Z price starts at 19,200 USD which excludes the 750 USD destination charge and under the bonnet the car comes fitted with a 1.5-litre i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine that produces 102 HP and which is linked to an electric motor that deliver an additional 20 HP.
Ford Focus RS Le Mans Classic
The Blue Oval is launching five new special edition cars Ford Focus RS, featuring unique colour schemes, as a tribute to the company’s history at the Le Mans 24h.
These special models are called the Ford Focus RS Le Mans Classic and their body colour and race number indicate the following: the black and silver stripes reminds of the Ford MK II victorious in 1966;
Video: 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring test drive
Auto Express is among the first to shoot a review video with the 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring and after test driving it, the British journalist is convinced that this is the ultimate executive estate.
The 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring is the automaker’s 4th generation model and offers 560 liters of luggage space, or 1670 liters with the back seats folded.
Corvette Stingray Convertible in Transformers 3
A video that appeared on YouTube last week, posted by a spectator on set of Transformers 3, shows that the Corvette Stingray Convertible version will appear in the forthcoming sequel.
The Corvette Stingray Convertible is most likely being used for the character Sideswipe, and the other two cars that appear in the footage are a Bumble Bee Camaro and the new Ferrari 458 Italia.
Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell video
Even though Daimler did not officially unwrap the Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell yet, bild.de managed to shoot an exclusive video with the company’s electric prototype.
The are four electric motors that extract power from three high-voltage Lithium-Ion batteries fitted throughout the car, which means the Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell can unleash 625 horsepower and 880 Nm of torque.
BMW M3 Frozen Gray sold out
All 30 units BMW M3 Frozen Gray edition launched by the automaker’s U.S. division have been sold out in 12 minutes.
The BMW M3 Frozen Gray had a starting price tag of 77,600 USD a piece, and besides the mate colour finish the special edition coupe also featured a double-clutch DCT transmission, an upgraded suspension and a lower ground clearance.
2011 BMW Series 5 M Sport Package
These pictures below are from a leaked brochure that has just surfaced online, and are showing the accessories included in the 2011 BMW Series 5 M Sport Package.
As you can see the 2011 BMW Series 5 M Sport Package offers a restyled, more aggressive front spoiler with larger air ducts, new side skirts, plus a new rear bumper that accommodates the two chrome tailpipes.
Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell
Initial photos and details with the Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell prototype have leaked online.
Sources are reporting that production for the Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell will start in 2013 and the first full electric vehicle coming from Daimler’s performance division will feature four electric motors that will be able to produce 526 HP and 880 Nm of torque.