Audi unveils super sports car R8 V10 at Rs 1.3 crore

Audi R8 V10 has a speed of 316 km per hour. “Our customers are responsible businessmen and these cars are not meant to be driven on India’s city roads. They will try this out on racetracks,” said Michael Perschke, head, Audi India, at the launch of the company’s showroom in Chennai.

“Audi has become the fastest-growing luxury brand in India and we are on track to maintain the growth pace this year as well,” he added.

With Audi R8 V10, the company is hoping to consolidate its position in the super sports car segment in India and garner the same kind of customer response that the company’s other luxury vehicle, the SUV Audi Q7, fetched.

After an 81 per cent growth at 3,003 units in 2010, Audi is gearing up to garner more market share in the luxury segment in coming years, with more launches and expansion of services to more cities. “We have projected sales target of over 4,500 units for 2011. This is the minimum we expect this year,” said Perschke.

2011 Jaguar XE Roadster

2011 Jaguar XE Roadster

Many people were worried about Jaguar’s future when Tata Motors bought it from Ford. Having seen the new luxury XJ we love where Jag is heading and can’t wait to see what’s next for Jaguar.

According to Autobild, Jaguar will very likely introduce the successor of the legendary E-Type at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Called XE Roadster it will go against the Mercedes-Benz SLK, BMW Z4 and Porsche Boxster.

Jaguar boss Mike O’Driscoll told Autobild: “We have a great desire to build this car.” The XE will continue the new design line with a fierce look and a distinctive grille. Body of this small roadster will be made of aluminum and

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe

Cadillac has been out of the racing circuit for quite some time now. But now they are hoping to make it big with their return to the circuit at the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge at the 2011 edition. The car that they are putting their money on will be the CTS-V Coupe from Cadillac. They will develop an upgraded version of the car joining hands with Pratt & Miller – an engineering firm from New Hudson Michigan which has specialized in motorsports. The last race that Cadillac attended officially was at the SCCA track way back in 2007. This year they are returning to the circuit with a two car team.
Now SCCA is not a matter of joke. So although the Coupe is quite a good one, it will have to be better to compete with the best at the SCCA. The modifications for the wonderful Coupe are yet to be announced by Cadillac. The standard version of this Cadillac Coupe is based on the V8 engine capable of producing an output power of 556 HP. So while they go for an upgrade the other competing teams will obviously have to look out for Cadillac, tipped to give some great competition.

2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car

2011 Cadillac CTS-V

 Before the 2011 Detroit Auto Show gets underway which is just round the corner, here is a glimpse of the CTS-CV Coupe race car which has been released by GM. The coupe race car is all set to make its first debut on January 19th as was announced last month. GM has promised it will make a come back in the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge GT racing series for the 2011 season, which is going to start from March 25-27 in St Petersburg. And the pilot’s seat will be graced by three time GT1 champion in American Le Mans Series, Mr. Johnny O’Connel and winner of 2005 SCCA World Challenge GT class Mr. Andy Pilgrim.

Aston Martin Cygnet Concept

Aston Martin Cygnet Concept

 Aston Martin today released first official images of the ‘Cygnet’ – a new luxury commuter concept car based on the Toyota iQ, that was previewed first back in June.
The Cygnet won’t be cheap compared to the Toyota iQ it is based on, rumored price is around 25,000 euros ($30,000), which is still cheap compared to true Aston Martin models.
Power will come from the same 1.0-liter or 1.3-liter engine found in the Toyota iQ. No V8 and V12 engines for this little Aston Martin.

Aston Martin hopes to have it ready sometimes in 2010 and it will be initially available to Aston Martin customers in the UK and Europe.

2011 Aston Martin DB9 from RSC Tuning

2011 Aston Martin DB9

The Aston Martin DB9 has had its share of modifications and updates for the year 2011 model. The car is already on a high post updates yet its time it got a great tuning package. One fortunate tuner from the state of Miami has hit the jackpot with the opportunity of making this amazing set of wheels a tad better. RSC Tuning has started on their research and exterior upgradations on the super car with suitable modifications in the engine department too being next in the pipeline.
RSC has always been impressive with their packages with a capability to completely give a car the perfect makeover. The package will include a new RSC sports exhaust, RSC performance air filters, a new set of clear rear tail lights from RSC, COR wheels, RSC lowering springs, RSC custom floor mats, and Vantage Collection rear diffuser. Well this is only about the exteriors of the car. More upgrades are coming up from RSC in various other departments. They are now planning to add an ECU update to the car and use RSC 100 Cell secondary sports catalysts.

2011 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Roars Into Sturgis Rally 2010

Ford is upping the ante with the 2011 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson model, stuffing a standard 6.2-liter V8 engine under the hood and calling it "the most powerful and capable" version ever offered by the automaker. It's the same 411-horsepower engine featured in the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor.
The new F-150 Harley-Davidson, the 17th of its kind in an F-Series truck, was unveiled before the target audience during the 70th anniversary of the Sturgis Rally 2010 here.
Ford spokesman Patrick Hespen said the new Harley-Davidson truck will go on sale in the winter. He was unable to provide pricing. "It's too early for pricing," he wrote in response to an e-mail query from Inside Line. "However, the 2010 Harley-Davidson F-150 was at the top of the list in the price category, and that should not change for 2011."