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BMW expects to sell 100,000 M3s
In an interview with the weekly German car magazine Automobile Woche, Carsten Preis of the M division declared that BMW plans to deliver 100,000 M3s in the coming years. Though the figure looks impressive, it is actually only 10,000 more than the previous generation.In order to achieve such a sales figure, BMW will release the M3 in both convertible and saloon variants in the near future. Also, despite a bigger engine and more power, BMW engineers have made the car softer to appeal to the masses. The question is whether these efforts are enough to compete successfully with fellow German carmakers Audi and Mercedes. Here nothing is certain.
When BMW released the former M3 it did not have serious competition but Audi and Mercedes seem to have taken a course in how to build sportier cars. The RS4 has been very well received by the journalists and the new C63 AMG looks extremely promising.
Spyshots: Kia Soul is on its way
The Scion Xb model’s success on the American market has aroused other carmakers’ ambitions. Kia will be the first to respond to Toyota’s brand. Here are some spyshots of the car due to be launched at the next Detroit motor show. The Soul will have enough room for five people(?) and will be powered by a 2.0 litre four cylinder engine coupled with a five speed automatic gearbox.Compared to the eponym concept car from which it derives, the Soul production model will lose the suicide doors, the chopped roof and the big wheels. In order to cuts costs, Kia has also replaced the 4WD drivetrain by a simple FWD platform.
The car is also expected to be sold in Europe at some point, where Kia would equip it with a diesel engine.
Semi-official pictures of the Porsche 911 GT2
Recently we showed you some spyshots of the Porsche 911 GT2. Here are the first semi-official pictures of the most powerful production 911, taken from a leaked brochure.After much speculation regarding its power, it has now been confirmed that the final output will be 523 bhp/530 hp at 6500 rpm. The torque will reach 511 lb-ft/693Nm between 2200 rpm and 4500 rpm. Compared to the normal Turbo version, the new version has been lightened and weighs 3,175 lbs/1,440 kg.
The GT2 can top 204 mph and run the 0-62mph in 3.7s and the 0-100mph in 7.4s.
Now that we have the official specifications for the 911 GT2, we are waiting for the official specifications of the next Skyline GT-R in its powerful version. Dubbed Evolution, it will produce 530 bhp according to insiders. Nissan promised the power of the 911 Turbo for half the price. Let’s wait and see whether they can deliver.
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Source: Porscheguys
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione enters the £100,000 club
The 8C Competizione is indubitably one of the nicest supercars in the world. Alfa Romeo succeeded in designing a supercar that does not look like a monster and pays tribute to the best of Italian design. But up until now have not known how much it costs. Now, thanks to Autoblog.com, I am sure that I cannot afford one: the 8C Competizione carries the impressive price tag of £108,000/€159,300/$220,000.Alfa Romeo unveiled the 8C Competizione as a concept car at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car was so acclaimed that the Italian carmaker decided to produce it at a limited volume of 500 units. The final car was launched at the latest Paris motor show. It inherits the Ferrari/Maserati-derived 4.7-litre V8, which has an output of 450 hp/443 bhp.
The last 50 models will be built exclusively for the American market in order to “celebrate” the Italian’s return.
After the 8C Competizione, expect to hear more in the future about its open-top derivative, the 8C Spider, which will cost around €180,000/$245,000/£120,000.
Spyshots: redesigned Mercedes SL
Here are some spyshots of the redesigned SL-Class, which provide some further insights into the Mercedes roadster. Thanks to these spyshots, we now know more about the back end of the car. Do not expect any major changes other than modified headlights at the back, however. The main changes have been made to the front end. The SL-Class will be given a new grille, new headlights that look like the CLS model’s headlights, and new fenders. Unfortunately, these new features are hidden on the current pictures.Click here to see all pictures
Source: Worldcarfans
Toyota/Lexus LF-A: Nürburgring video
Here is another video of the Toyota/Lexus supercar, due to be launched at the next Tokyo motor show. It will be available with a choice of a V8 5.0-litre hybrid engine producing 400bhp or a V10 5.0 litre petrol producing 500 bhp. In the video, it seems to be the V10 engine that we can hear.
Mercedes ML Edition 10
For Mercedes, 1997 was the year when it entered the SUV market by launching the M Class. To mark the 10th anniversary, the German carmaker recently unveiled a limited edition version dubbed Edition 10, with the label ‘Edition 10’ mounted on the car’s fenders. The package includes a mix of a white paint, black grille, darkened headlamps and black tinted windows. It also comes with 20-inch wheels and bi-xenon headlights. On the inside, it features a two-tone interior with cream leather seats.
More than the SUV itself, this 10th anniversary also celebrates ten years of operation at the Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama. Mercedes-Benz’ first passenger vehicle plant outside of Germany, the construction of the site was not without its problems. The main difficulty was in finding an educated workforce that could assemble the cars. Several times Mercedes Benz considered abandoning the project due to the poor qualifications of applicants. Finally, however, the first M-Class went into production and since then the plant has created more than 22,000 jobs.
Renault Megane III
Discovering the full design of the new Renault Laguna was tough. In complete contrast, the future Megane III has been unveiled – unnofficially and apparently unintentionally – in the latest issue of the French weekly car magazine Auto Plus. Rather than the usual artist’s interpretation, put together using insider information and guesswork, the magazine has surprised observers by publishing a real photograph of the car.
The iconic French car will replace its distinctive back end with high bumpers and muscular lines. The wheel arches are emphasised and the back doors are narrower, giving the car a sportier look.According the magazine, the car will be 3 inches longer than the current model, at 169 inches. Concerning the engine, do not expect significant changes or increased engine size, despite the appealing look.
Jim Press lives in a dream world
I do not know what the Toyota’s North American president, Jim Press, smokes but it must be high quality for it to lead him to declare that “everything will be a hybrid” in the future and to liken the Toyota Prius to the Model T.
Obviously, the Toyota Prius is a big step for the Automotive Industry, but European market does not embrace hybrid cars, by far favouring diesel cars. The latter offer better mileage than a hybrid car, so it is highly unlikely that hybrid cars will ever reign supreme here.
Concerning the Model T comparison, we are still waiting for a hybrid Toyota Yaris in order to prove that the hybrid concept can be extended to all models. Likewise, we are yet to see a hybrid K-car. Considering that K-cars make up almost 50% of the Japanese market, the creation of a hybrid version is essential for any dreams Press may harbour.