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At the 2011 Frankfurt autoshow the British will present the production version of the V12 Zagato.The new V12 Zagato will be powered obviously by a V12 engine making 517 HP and 570 NM of torque.
Each of the 150 units sold will be hand crafted with exotic materials like carbon fiber and other kinds of fiber.The starting price on all versions will be 505.365 US Dollars.
Looks like Mercedes-Benz wants to make a revolution in the small class of premium MPV's.This new model is actually bigger with a few inches but it lost a few inches in height.
This change in design made the car much more aerodynamic now having a Cx coefficient of 0,26.Mercedes-Benz promised also a version called ECO Technology which will reach an incredible aerodynamic coefficient of 0,24.If the new B-Klasse will reach this coefficient will be even more efficient that the Prius now having 0,25.For those interested in a more sporty driving style Mercedes claims that the driving positing has been lowered with 86 mm.This way the driver won't feel like he's driving an MPV but a normal car.
There is an optional Sport package that will further lower the car with 20 mm and will have a steering system called Direct-Steer with some extra sporty modification made on.Regarding the engines, there will only be available four cylinder engines supercharged.A 1.6 liter making 122 HP and 200 NM plus a more powerful 156 HP and 250 NM.
These to engines will known under the names B 180 CDI and B 200 CDI.For the diesel amateurs there will be available engines with 109 HP and 250 NM and 136 HP and NM power plants.In the future there will also be available a 2 liter engine.Every version will be fitted with a start&stop system and a dual clutch transmission named 7G-DCT.
The new transmission system weights only 160 lbs and will be used on some other future models of Mercedes-Benz.The gearbox has three modes Economic,Sporty and Manual.
This car is expected to be really successful Mercedes already receiving numerous preorders.
Toyota introduced the all-new, seventh-generation Toyota Camry, America's best-selling car for nine years running and 13 of the past 14 years. The 2012 Camry debuts a bold, sophisticated new design with a more spacious interior, improved driving dynamics and an even quieter ride than before. With class leading safety, fuel economy and multi-media technology added in, the end result is the best Toyota Camry ever made. Introduced in 1983, the Toyota Camry would later establish the template for the modern midsize sedan, setting benchmarks for Quality, Dependability and Reliability, along with a comfortable, quiet ride. Since that time, Toyota has sold more than 15 million Camry models worldwide.
"The all-new 2012 Camry blends an evolution of the car's values - such as comfort, efficiency, reliability and safety - with a more appealing design and engaging driving experience," said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. "Competition in the midsize sedan segment is the strongest it's ever been, and the all-new Camry is designed to maintain its long-standing leadership while also broadening its appeal."
The Toyota Camry again offers three powertrain choices, all of which have been enhanced for 2012 to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance. All Camry models with the revised 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine now offer 178 horsepower, an increase of nine hp, and 170 lb.-ft. of peak torque. EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are 25 mpg city/35 highway, and the 28 mpg combined is two more than the previous generation Camry. The 2.5-liter engine employs Dual VVT-i (Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent), which controls valve timing on both the intake and exhaust camshafts for optimal performance and efficiency at all engine speeds. The Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) helps optimize torque over a broad engine speed range
Bentley will officially introduce at the Frankfurt autosho the new super luxury cabriolet Continental GTC.This car takes over the main elements of the coupe introduced last year but is bigger,more powerful and faster !
20 Inch rims will be standard.The engine is a 6 liter W12 producing 575 HP of 700 Nm of torque.The new Continental GTC gets to 60 in 4.8 and to 100 in 10.9 secs and has a top speed of 195 Mph.
The starting price announced for the moment is of 244.937418 U.S. dollars.I still don't have any official info about the time when the car will be available for purchase in the US but its gonna be probably sometime in the spring of 2012.
The Koenigsegg Agera is a supercar to be produced by Koenigsegg in 2011. It is a successor to the Koenigsegg CCX/CCXR. Estimated list price is $1.6M USD. There is a biofuel powered version of the Agera, known as the Agera R.
Performance
The Agera will be built with a 4.7 litres [1]variable vane twin-turbo V8, which will be good for 910 bhp (679 kW; 923 PS), which is 104 bhp (78 kW; 105 PS) more than the 806 bhp (601 kW; 817 PS) 394 km/h (245 mph) CCX. A faster version of the Agera has also been made. It's called the Agera R and has the same engine but runs on biofuel. Then it will produce around 1,115 bhp (831 kW; 1,130 PS). It has a theoretical top speed of 440 km/h (270 mph).[citation needed] It does 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds and 0–200 km/h (120 mph) in 7.5 seconds respectively.[citation needed] It weighs 1,435 kg (3,164 lb).
It has an optional top box for storage or one can get full carbon body.