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Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Announced, But Not Coming to US
Subaru has done it again. They combined all the best parts from Spec C and added all the great parts and what did they get, an all new Impreza STI R205. Some of these additions include six-pot (front) and four-pot (rear) brakes with slotted rotors, cast 18-inch aluminum wheels wrapped with Potenza RE070 (245/40R18) tires, inverted strut and coil springs, a front strut tower bar, and a lower arm stiffening brace.
Engine was not left alone as you could have imagined. A remapped ECU, new exhaust and turbo, complete this beautiful car. The outcome is a very healthy 316 horsepower and 319 pound-feet of torque.
To differentiate it from a standard STI, the exterior has been modified with an accented black front grille, front and rear diffusers and a black spoiler.
If you are the lucky one who lives in Japan, you can have this beautiful vehicle for a mere 4,510,000 yen (A little under $49k US), and even that is not a guaranty because Subaru only plans to produce 400 R205 vehicles. For a complete press release please read below.
Official: 2011 Ford Mustang GT Will Have 5.0 V8
The official press release has confirmed the all new 2011 Mustang GT that will house an all new 5.0 liter V8 engine.
The all new 5.0 is just like the old 5.0 will be 302 cubic inches (4.9-liters or 4,951cc to be exact).
The engine will have 32-valves with twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT). It will produces a healthy 412 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. No official word on 0-60 performance figures, but we can expect a mid four second numbers, and a quarter-mile in the high 12s.
The car will be available in ether all new six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. With automatic transmission and new Ti-VCT will the new Mustang GT will be able to achieve 25 mpg on the highway and 17 mpg in the city. Manual transmission will get 1 mpg less on both highway and city. For a complete list of specs please read the official press release below.
Subaru Announced the 2010 WRX STI Special Edition
Subaru has announced the all new 2010 WRX STI Special Edition. Some of the features that this model will offer over the existing WRX STI are the suspension package form the JDM WRX STI Spec C (1mm thicker rear anti sway bar, stiffer springs and more rear sub frame bushings). The model will also inherits the charcoal 18 x 8.5-inch 14-spoke alloy wheels.
For whatever reason, Special Edition STI will have a downgraded stereo (single-disc CD/four speakers versus six-disc/10 speakers), manual HVAC controls, conventional halogen headlamps, and indicator-free side mirrors. Why bother including a stereo anyway? They are obviously trying to shave the extra weight, but maybe they should do the same thing they did in 2004 version of STI? The features mentioned above will not do the trick.
Subaru says it plans to initially offer a limited production run(125 units) for the Special Edition this Spring, and all painted Aspen White. Later in 2010, the Special Edition will become a normal production model available in other colors. Hmm very strange concept. Pricing has not yet been released. For more details please read a complete press release.
2010 Lotus Evora Pricing Released
Lotus Evora has been already launched in Europe, and is now in the process to start delivering the new model to U.S. The production of the US spec cars will starting shortly, and Lotus has finally released an official price , that will start at $73,200. This prioce will include the 276-hp Toyota-sourced 3.5-liter V6 and a 6-speed transmission.
this is not your typical Elise or Exige model, the Evora is nicely trimmed in a very fashionable way. The interior of the car includes hand-stitched leather from Muirhead and exterior aluminum trim. The car is a little bigger and taller than its smaller cousins, which should make getting in and out of it much easier. Evora is expected to have at ;east 30 mpg EPA on the highway and for the performance figures, 0-60 time should come in just 4.9 seconds. Here are some pictures of the car that Lotus released as well as the official press release.
BMW M3 GTS Track Video
Last week, BMW released details and photos of the new M3 GTS. The street legal and track-bred, super-coupe is propelled by the hot 4.4-liter V8 (with slightly increased HP) and a lightweight body. We have seen pictures, and read the details, but now lets take a look at the two new videos of this beast ripping through the track.
2010 Mitsubishi Evo MR Touring Pricing Announced
Mitsubishi finally announced pricing information on its new Evolution MR Touring model, and its not cheap. With a base MSRP of $40,990, the top of the line Lancer finally spills over the $40K line, and is no longer has a ”bargain” sticker next to it. If you were to go and check every option box when you were to order one, you may actually start considering something a lot more in the sport luxury segment like Audi or BMW. The fully loaded 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring would retail for $52,728! you heard me right, fifty plus thousand dollar Mitsubishi Lancer. I am sure the actual price will be much closer to $47K tops, but it is still a very large number to swallow (at least for me).
You get the typical 291-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine, paddle-shifted dual clutch six-speed transmission, Brembo brakes, 18-inch BBS wheels with Yokohama Advans, Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel-drive system. I am sure what Mitsubishi is trying to do is to attract an older crowd by introducing this model, but will they be able to justify this hefty price tag?
Here is a complete list of details:
Official Release Info:
Base Price
$40,990 + $720 destination
Standard Features Click here to read more…
2010 Lotus Exige S240 Gets Minor Face Lift
PRESS RELEASE:
Introducing the New 2010 Lotus Exige S240
The exciting new 2010 Lotus Exige S240 enters the United States and Canadian markets in the fall of 2009 with new front styling, a new rear wing and the same rare combination of exceptional performance and high efficiency.
The Lotus Exige is a renowned high performance coupe that has a well earned reputation as the choice for drivers who demand uncompromised performance, both on the road and on the track.
New 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260 Announced
Meet the new 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260. This is a faster, stiffer, lighter version of the already very quick, and nimble Exige S introduced in March of this year.
Power is delivered through the same 257 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque supercharged 1.8-liter Toyota engine. Exige Cup 260 saves more weight by using carbon fiber parts, lightweight battery, wheels, subframe, fly wheel, and rear-window. They even forgone as far as removing carpets, rearview mirror, and sun visors. Talk about hard core!
After adding all this up, the final number is just 1,958 pounds! it can hit 60 mph in just four seconds flat, thanks to its extremely light weight and a new launch control system. The handling should be further improved by stiffening the rear-end with two-way adjustable Ohlins dampers. And now the price, since there is no official price release, rumor has it that it should be about $80K MSRP in US.
Press Release:
The 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260 Click here to read more…
Porsche Reveals New 911 GT3 Cup
A new Porsche GT3 Cup gets revealed. Some new features include wider body, lower stance for more down force, competition-spec exhaust, racing wheels that sit in a wider wheel wells, and firmer suspension settings. A new steering wheel comes with mounted controls, full adjustable column, and carbon-ceramic brakes.
The new engine is being brought in from GT3 RS which is a 3.8-liter 450 horsepower flat-six. you can only order it in white color, and it will set you back 150,000 euros ($215k US). The new GT3 Cup will debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Show.
Here is a complete press release:
Porsche Panamera Tops Cadillac CTS-Vs Nurburgring Record
Since a new Porsche Panamera has been released, it did not take the test drivers to put it through its paces on Nuburgring. The 4.8 Liter turbocharged V8 that makes 500 HP and 516 lb-ft of torque with 0 to 60 MPH in 4.2 seconds and with an optional Sports Chrono mode it will do it in just 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 188 MPH, Panamera Turbo lapped the Nurburgring in 7 minutes, 56 seconds, which is a 3 seconds faster than the Cadillac.
Cadillac CTS-V set the record of 7:59 time last year, and it was crowned the worlds fastest production 4 door saloon. Well now that the Porsche Panamera is out, that looks like it will change very soon.
Source: TopSpeed
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