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- Jaguar F-Type R
- Lamborghini Gallardo Invidia 540 by Amari Design
- Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept
- IFR Automotive teases mysterious new sports car
- Cadillac Escalade
- Two is better than one: Mazda and Fiat team up for new roadster
- Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe
- Ferrari claims unofficial lap record at Laguna Seca
- Spy Shots: Next Aston Martin DBS warms up at Nurburgring
- Video: Ferrari Tribute to Mille Miglia 2012
| Posted: 24 May 2012 09:00 AM PDT
Back in April 2012, Jaguar officially confirmed that the F-Type sports car wold be coming, except they only confirmed it in a coupe version and a roadster version. Now, recent spy shots have revealed that an R version is also under development. Come on, anyone knows that all Jaguars come with their own R version, so this little development shouldn’t have taken anybody off-guard. The future Jaguar F-Type R will be powered by the usual supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine used in almost all the other R models, but detuned to around 450 HP, which is still pretty impressive for such a tiny sports car. Compared to the standard F-Type, the R version will get a set of quad exhausts, more prominent front and rear bumpers, a new set of wheels, and a sportier interior. It is believed that the R version will be launched at the same time as the standard version, so expect to see the new F-Type in all its glory later in September 2012. Now all we need to complete the lineup is for the Jaguar F-Type RS to get picked. Jaguar F-Type R originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 May 2012 16:00 EST.
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| Lamborghini Gallardo Invidia 540 by Amari Design Posted: 24 May 2012 08:00 AM PDT
Lamborghini’s have long been the favorites of tuning companies from all over the world. Whether it’s the exotic Italian heritage or the imposing power at its heart, Lamborghini’s are the equivalent to tuners as flames are to moths. UK tuner Amari Design is no stranger to corralling Italian raging bulls, and it’s to no one’s surprise that they’ve taken the task of building a new program for the Lamborghini Gallardo. Calling it the Invidia 540, Amari Design took the task of building a comprehensive aerodynamic body kit that has been constructed from carbon fiber, fiber glass, and lightweight ABS plastic. The objective at hand? Turn the Gallardo into something akin to the LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. The task is easier said than done, but Amari Design’s new aero body kit is determined to give the Gallardo that oh-so desirable Super Trofeo look. The body kit comprises of a number of new components, including a wider and deeper front front fender and rear arch extensions with vented bumper pieces. It also has wider wings and arches on both the front and rear, a wider rear bumper, a custom rear diffuser, and, need we explain any further, a large carbon effect, a Performante-inspired rear wing, and a new set of 20" alloy wheels finished in matte black. Inside, the modifications include plenty of soft leather and Alcantara trim on the seats to go with the Invidia logo embroidered on the headrests. There are also custom carbon fiber panels, custom mats, and an modified hi-fi and sat nav system. Last but certainly not least is the addition of a new high-performance Tubi exhaust system that helps increase the car’s output from 520 horsepower to 540 horsepower. It’s not a huge boost, but a boost nonetheless. Lamborghini Gallardo Invidia 540 by Amari Design originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 May 2012 15:00 EST.
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| Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept Posted: 21 May 2012 12:00 PM PDT
Plans to revive the Alpine name have gone back and forth like a tennis match for years, but Renault may finally be giving the project a green light, for a concept version at least. A few days ago, we reported that the first concept version for the Alpine line would be unveiled at the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix, and now we have the first image of the upcoming Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept. The Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept was named as such because it pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Alpine A110. Its exterior design was inspired by the Renault DeZir concept unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and its technical side was borrowed from the Renault Megane Trophy, meaning we will see a V6 engine with an impressive output of 400 HP and 315 lb-ft. of torque. The original Alpine A110 debuted in 1961 and lasted through the 1977 model year. It had a rather Porsche-like design and had a number of engines ranging from a 66-horsepower 1,108 cc engine to an impressive 140-horsepower 1,605 cc engine. If the Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept sees the light of production day, we’re guessing it will be sometime in 2014. For now, we’ll wait for the concept to be unveiled on Friday, May 25, 2012 to get a better idea of the Alpine’s future. UPDATE 05/23/12: A new teaser video of the Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept has made its way online, courtesy of a joint collaboration between the French automaker and Yahoo!. Check out the vid after the jump! Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 21 May 2012 19:00 EST.
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| IFR Automotive teases mysterious new sports car Posted: 24 May 2012 06:00 AM PDT
The last time we saw or heard from IFR Automotive was back in 2008 when they introduced the Aspid sports car at the 2009 London Auto Show. If you recall, the Aspid was presented as a 700 kg/1543 lbs sports car that was designed like a futuristic Morgan and packed a walloping 400 horsepower, good enough to produce a 0-60 mph time of just 2.8 seconds. That was four years ago. This year, the Spanish automaker is returning with a new version of the Aspid sports car, one that has come with a new teaser and a rather intriguing tag of "Keep watching your mirrors, a new Aspid is coming." Details are scarce at this point, but we do expect the car to look like a bigger version of the 2008 Aspid to go with a more powerful and technologically advanced engine than the 2-liter engine its predecessor came with. More details are sure to follow when they become available. IFR Automotive teases mysterious new sports car originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 May 2012 13:00 EST.
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| Posted: 24 May 2012 05:00 AM PDT
  The Cadillac Escalade has always been a love-it-or-hate-it type of vehicle, thanks to its awesome styling but terrible fuel economy. Sales have been falling off lately and incoming CAFÉ regulations are really putting the squeeze on GM to increase the overall fuel economy of its sole luxury automaker. This led to talks of the Escalade getting the axe in coming years, but apparently GM is not ready to throw in the towel yet. Reports are pointing to an all-new Cadillac Escalade arriving in 2014 as an early-2015 model year. Instead of Caddy going the direction that many other SUV builders have gone, it will keep the Escalade on a truck frame, whereas many builders are changing SUVs to sit upon car platforms. This means that the 2015 Escalade will ride on the same platform as the soon-to-be released new Chevy Silverado and Sierra. Unfortunately, we have nothing to really offer except speculation on the incoming Chevy and GMC trucks, as we have only seen heavily camouflaged models. All we can say for certain is that the Cadillac will share the same platform as its pickup brethren. Some experts are anticipating a change in the Silverado/Sierra twins that rivals the 1996 space shuttle treatment that the F-150 received. If this is the case, we can also expect a vastly redesigned Escalade. We also know that GM has to work on the fuel economy of this luxury SUV to help it meet CAFÉ regulations in the future and the 18 highway mpg that the 2012 Escalade gets is simply not going to cut it. Look for GM to develop an engine that rivals the Ford's EcoBoost V-6, like the 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine that has been mentioned, and toss it into the Escalade. The only other option would be to go turbo diesel, which may not sit well with Cadillac owners. We will continue to bring you more information as it becomes available on the upcoming 2015 Escalade. Current model pictured Cadillac Escalade originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 May 2012 12:00 EST.
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| Two is better than one: Mazda and Fiat team up for new roadster Posted: 24 May 2012 04:00 AM PDT
Collaborative efforts aren’t anything new in the car world. Companies have been borrowing bits and pieces from each other for years, but lately it seems as though full blown projects are being split between companies to develop almost identical vehicles. Take Subaru and Toyota, for example. They joined forces to develop the new GT 86/BRZ sports car that carry identical parts with different maker flares. Now Fiat and Mazda are jumping on board the team builder wagon to produce a new small roadster based on Mazda’s next-generation MX-5 rear-wheel-drive architecture. The two companies will have to develop two differentiated, distinctly styled roadsters and each variant will be powered by specific proprietary engines unique to each brand. Both models will be built at Mazda's Hiroshima, Japan, plant with production for Alfa Romeo envisaged starting in 2015. "Establishing technology and product development alliances is one of Mazda's corporate objectives and this announcement with Fiat is an important first step in that direction. It is especially exciting to be collaborating with such a prestigious marque as Alfa Romeo on a new roadster based on the next-generation MX-5, which is such an iconic vehicle for Mazda and recognized as the best-selling roadster of all time." said Takashi Yamanouchi, Mazda’s Representative Director and Chairman of the Board, President and CEO. "This agreement clearly demonstrates our commitment to Alfa Romeo and the determination to grow it into a truly global brand. By partnering with Mazda, we will be co-operating with the recognized leader in compact rear-drive vehicle architectures in order to deliver an exciting and stylish roadster in the Alfa Romeo tradition. We are appreciative of this collaboration with Mazda and look forward to maintaining a fruitful and continuous relationship." said Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne. Two is better than one: Mazda and Fiat team up for new roadster originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 May 2012 11:00 EST.
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| Posted: 24 May 2012 03:30 AM PDT
Back in 2008, Mercedes was looking to expand its market to include the younger population and they decided that the best way to do that was to offer a C-Class Coupe alternative. That project led to the birth of the CLC whose success in the market was more lackluster than bedazzled. Now, Mercedes is at it again with a much more simple approach to meeting the needs of the younger generation. This simple - in the best sense of the word - vehicle is the C-Class Coupe, and Mercedes is even taking a stab at an AMG version. This is certainly a good thing because, well, the BMW M3 Coupe needs a real competitor, right? The new C63 AMG Coupe will join the current AMG Coupe and will be put on sale this July in Europe, while on the US market sales will begin in September 2011. The first units will be sold as the "Edition 1" and will be offered with exclusive equipments. UPDATE 05/24/2012: Mercedes’ "Thank You - 2 Million Times" video generated some positive feedback and many people have requested to see the uninterrupted drift footage. Questions were even asked as to if the C 63 AMG Coupe actually drifted the corkscrew or if it was creative editing. Mercedes is offering the answer to this question with a new video. Enjoy! Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 May 2012 10:30 EST.
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| Ferrari claims unofficial lap record at Laguna Seca Posted: 24 May 2012 03:00 AM PDT
As most already know, this past weekend, the Laguna Seca circuit was home to the Ferrari Racing Days, a great event that gives owners involved in the XX and F1 program the opportunity to show off what they’re working with. The Laguna Seca Raceway is one of the most challenging circuits in the world, so any achievement should be considered newsworthy, but Ferrari took the cake at their won event by setting a new, albeit unofficial, record. Ferrari has just announced that during their Racing Days, Marc Gene set a new lap record at the wheel of the F2003 GA Formula 1 car. During a free practice session, Gene completed a time of 1.05.78, beating out the previous record set by Sebastien Bourdais on March 10, 2007 in a Panoz DP01 Champ Car (1.05.88) and Ricardo Zonta's time of 1.06.30, set in a Toyota TF106 F1 car on August 20, 2006. This is still an unofficial record for now, but we’re sure Ferrari will take care of that soon enough. Ferrari claims unofficial lap record at Laguna Seca originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 May 2012 10:00 EST.
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| Spy Shots: Next Aston Martin DBS warms up at Nurburgring Posted: 24 May 2012 02:00 AM PDT
 Aston Martin is intensely preparing their new DBS for its official launch and in the past few days, the future DBS was spotted running a very quick lap around the Nürburgring with its sticky Pirelli tires. According to our spy photographers, the sports car was very fast! That speed comes from its previously used 6.0-liter V-12 engine delivering somewhere between 550-600 HP. Add that to the fact that it was built on a lighter chassis and extensive use of lightweight materials, and you have the recipe for a very successful - and fast - sports car! As for the design of the DBS, Aston Martin clearly took inspiration from its One-77, visible on the front of the vehicle with its reshaped headlights. The rest of the design seems to be a direct evolution of the current DBS with sportier touches here and there. The rear of the vehicle was more refined with adjustments made to the rear bumper and exhaust. Expect to see the new Aston Martin DBS launched at the 2012 Paris Auto Show this September. Spy Shots: Next Aston Martin DBS warms up at Nurburgring originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 May 2012 09:00 EST.
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| Video: Ferrari Tribute to Mille Miglia 2012 Posted: 23 May 2012 09:00 PM PDT
Ferrari has unveiled a very impressive tribute video to Mille Miglia 2012 - one of Italy’s most famous road rallies. For Enzo Ferrari this was "the most wonderful race in the world." But the times and the ways change, because the last real Mille Miglia was held in 1957, today it is a historical re-stage. But the ingredients are the same: unique cars, enthusiastic spectators, 1,400 kilometers from North to South and back on the mist beautiful roads in Italy. As a tribute to this amazing race, Ferrari put 140 models from 1958 until today on an impressive trip from Brescia to Rome and back. The first car starting the race was a 1986 328 GTS (race number 501) and every 20 seconds another car has started the race. Let us know what do you think about this impressive race. Video: Ferrari Tribute to Mille Miglia 2012 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 May 2012 04:00 EST.
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