Sunday, June 12, 2011

Lamborghini Aventador Roadster Confirmed via US EPA Organization



Thanks to the USA's fueleconomy.gov, we now know for sure that there will be a roadster version of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, debuting as early as the beginning of next year.

Lamborghini has not officially confirmed the open-top model, but this is what we saw under 2012 Lamborghini models via the US EPA Organization: the Lamborghini Aventador Coupe and the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster.

The Aventador Roadster will get an EPA fuel-economy rating of 11/17 mpg (city/highway) or 13 mpg combined. It's suggested that a 6.5 liter V12 engine producing 690hp linked to a seven-speed gearbox will be under the hood.

We can expect to see the LP700-4 Roadster in Geneva in March 2012 or in Paris in September 2012.

2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster


After tons of spyshots and rumours, Mercedes-Benz has officially and finally revealed the Roadster version of the SLS AMG.

A 6.3 liter V8 engine that produces 563bhp and 650Nm of torque powers the car and is coupled to a a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which helps the car to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 317km/h. The roadster features a three-ply soft top that can be raised or lowered in just eleven seconds at a maximum speed of 50km/h.

Ola Källenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, said:

Systematic lightweight construction, outstanding performance and a breathtaking design combined with sensuous open-air driving pleasure – the new SLS AMG Roadster perfectly embodies the AMG philosophy of German engineering and craftsmanship. The gullwing model has already thrilled sports car fans all over the world, and now the convertible version is bound to cause a sensation.

Audi R8 GT Spyder


Remember a while ago when Audi released a GranTurismo version of the R8? Well, they recently gave the automotive world some specs on their Spyder version of the GT, which is limited to just 333 units and carries a base price of 207,800 Euro in Germany.

A more powerful 5.2 liter V10 FSI engine with an output of 560hp and 540Nm of torque, has been added to the car, while it's top speed is 317km/h and 100km/h is reached in 3.8 seconds.

Thanks to carbon fiber-reinforced polymer and glass fiber-reinforced polymer, the GT Spyder is 85kg lighter than the standard R8 Spyder, for a total weight 1,640kg. The lightweight fabric soft top goes up or down in 19 seconds and can be operated at speeds up to 50km/h.

2011 Frozen Black Edition BMW M3 Coupé


BMW recently announced that they will releasing a Frozen Black Edition of the M3, for a price of $79,650. There will be a limited production of 20 vehicles in the USA. The M3 Frozen Black Edition has the same standard 4.0 liter, 414hp V8 engine coupled with BMW’s M Double Clutch Transmission.

The major highlight is the Frozen Black (matte black) colour finish with continues it's path to the kidney grilles, fender vents and exhaust tips. 19 inch GTS wheels were also added with contrasting red-colored brake calipers. The interior is completed with black leather interior, red stitching and carbon fiber accents. Finally, 10mm lowered suspension and sports mapping for the EDC/DSC has been added.