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Lexus LFA Concept (2025): Full Electric Specs and GR GT Platform Details

Fiat 500 by Mopar Live Photos NAIAS 2011

There, while the Fiat 500 is now marketed in the United States, we discover a version of the Mopar small Italian ... made in Poland. Exit therefore Abarth on this blow. Admittedly, Mopar, Chrysler committed to long, is probably best known in the States qu'Abarth. Like what last year's SEMA Show is not no tomorrow singing.

Ford Vertrek Concept - Detroit Auto Show 2011 Live Pictures and details

Ford Vertrek Concept One Ford's new strategy of offering the same model across the globe is somewhat upset the renewal of the ranges of the blue oval. Kuga SUV, celebrating just three years, and already thinking of his estate! It will indeed be replaced in 2012 by a model that will grow to retire in the U.S. the Escape, which can not wait any longer to be renewed. If the U.S. were a little pressed the Europeans, they have nevertheless had their say in the car. For if the last of the Focus make concessions to attract both sides of the Atlantic with questionable stylistic choices, the drawing shows an attractive Vertrek that integrates seamlessly with Ford's European range. Moreover, the car is very influenced by the kinetic design to the point that she forgets the codes typical of the 4 × 4 Ford in the U.S., as the imposing chrome grille and headlights point. Ford builds the Vertrek that we know well, especially on the side of the S-Max in the profile and stern.

Detroit Auto Show 2011 - Porsche 918 RSR Coupe First Live Pictures and Specs

Detroit Auto Show 2011 -  Porsche 918 RSR Coupe After several years of absence Porsche returned to the Detroit Auto Show with a sportsman 918 RSR Coupe. The Germans had promised "a spectacular model" and certainly kept their promise. Porsche 918 RSR Coupe combines forms submitted last year and 918 Spyder technology supersportista 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Presented a few hours before the Detroit car is part of the "Porsche Intelligent Performance" (Intelligent efficiency) and uses a hybrid system of F1 cars of Williams, combining a powerful petrol engine and two electric motors. Hybrid system differs from the commonly used nowadays. It needs no batteries, uses a flywheel positioned at the passenger seat. He "collects" kinetic energy during braking, and can be rotated by 36 000 rpm. By pressing a button is supplied power from 204 hp for about 6-8 seconds, which is transmitted to the motors driving the front wheels. These engines assist in positioning...