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alfa romeo 4c at the 2011 frankfurt motor show

Alfa Romeo 4C at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept was firstly introduced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and now the manufacturer has brought it in Frankfurt. Actually, the model 4C will hit the US market somewhere in 2013, but Alfa Romeo didn’t release any further information. The engine is the well-known 1750 TBi petrol engine delivering 200PS (147 kW). The vehicle also boasts extremely low weight of around 850kg, which means power-to-weight ratio lower than 4kg/hp. The results are thanks to a superbly light chassis supporting a body

land rover defender concept dc100 in frankfurt

Land Rover Defender Concept DC100 in Frankfurt

Land Rover took the interesting DC100 Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle is practically the new Defender model, which is expected sometimes in 2015, of course, if the world does not end in 2012… Here is an interesting video directly from the Auto Show published by Marchettino in Youtube. You can see all the interesting extras of the DC100. The SUV is powered by a 2.0 liter petrol engine and a 2.0 liter diesel, which are mated to an 8-speed gearbox. As the world is gone mad with the hybrid tec

mec design mercedes-benz sls 63 amg

MEC Design Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 AMG

The SLS 63 AMG is a living legend even now – there is no doubt about it. Of course, it is anything but simple for any Mercedes-Benz refiner. The Berlin refiner MEC Design thought long and hard about the subject of the SLS and specifically had one imported from American Orlando. Now they present a breathtakingly beautiful complete conversion Of course, this masterpiece includes a customised body kit. The front bumper is either a single- or two-part construction with attached spoilers, with opt

wiesmann roadster mf3 final edition at the 2011 frankfurt

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 Final Edition at the 2011 Frankfurt

Wiesmann showcased MF3 Roadster Final Edition at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The special limited edition vehicle was created with the assistance of Sieger fashion. MF3 Roadster Final Edition boasts a bespoke interior with premium leather and chrome accents. It is also available in 18 different colours as the show

kicherer sls roadster supersport gt/r

KICHERER SLS Roadster Supersport GT/R

In matters of individualisation the traditional tuning house Kicherer has taken on the new AMG Mercedes SLS Roadster. True to the company‘s philosophy to consistently only supplement the AMG‘s basic shape and to retain its basic lines, a new, more sporty version of the Roadster was in essence created. Especially the aerodynamics benefited from the high quality final touch. For this the developers created and mounted a sporty front spoiler, side skirts and a specially hand-made GT front grill.

peugeot hx1 concept in frankfurt

Peugeot HX1 Concept in Frankfurt

The Peugeot HX1 Concept is a really interesting car. It is co-designed with a shoe designer - Pierre Hardy. The result is fascinating – HX1 has four reverse-opening half-scissor doors, which can be opened wide for ease of access to the passenger compartment. The dimensions are unique, too – height - 1373 mm, width 1990mm and a length of 4 954 mm. HX1 is powered by a Peugeot's HYbrid4 technology including a 2.2 liter HDi with 204PS (150 kW) and an electric motor with 95PS (70 kW), which pow

abarth 695 competizione in frankfurt

Abarth 695 Competizione in Frankfurt

The Abarth 695 Competizione is born to be the first "street legal" Scorpion racing car. It is showcased  at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Like a real racing car, this is a two seater in which the rear seats are replaced by a roll bar the same Grigio Competizione Opaco shade as the bodywork. In this way the car acquires additional sporting character because the roll bar decreases its weight, making it even better performing. It also boasts special sport suspension, 17” alloy wheels fitted

ford evos concept at the 2011 frankfurt motor show

Ford Evos Concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Ford is currently exhibiting Evos Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle showcases the new ideas of the company in terms of style. Evos is a four-door coupe featuring aggressive front end, LED headlights and center-mounted exhaust at the rear housed by a sporty diffuser. "The Ford Evos Concept unites three

lotus evora gte limited edition

Lotus Evora GTE Limited Edition

Lotus has revealed Evora GTE Limited Edition at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 with 444PS (327 kW), which is mated to a sequential AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) racing gearbox. The car also boasts lightweight, forged alloy rims with central locking fitted with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires. Lotus also cut the overall weight with 105 kg (227 lbs) over the standard Evora model. The interior comes with lightweight Recaro seats made of carbon. There are al

jaguar c-x16 at the 2011 frankfurt motor show

Jaguar C-X16 at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

The staggering C-X16 Concept was unveiled by Jaguar at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Actually, the car will hit the market, but in 2013 and the model will be named XE. Jaguar C-X16 is powered by a 3.0 liter supercharged V6 with the hefty 380PS(280 kW) and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Furthermore, the petrol engine can be helped by an electric motor, which gives additional boost of 95 PS (70 kW). The performance is brutal – 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top

bmw i3 and i8 at the frankfurt motor show

BMW i3 and i8 at the Frankfurt Motor Show

BMW exhibits the ECO-friendly concepts i3 and i8 at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Both vehicles will set a new bars in turn of efficiency. The small i3 Concept is a four-seater city car with 5 doors, which is powered only by electric motor, but with astonishing power – 170PS (125 kW) and 250Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. There is a lithium-ion battery package delivering up to 160 km (100 miles) range. 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). The overall weight of the vehicle is 1250 kg (2755

hamann porsche panamera

Hamann Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera has received another tuning package, but this time from the well-known Hamann GmBH. The wide body kit includes completely restyled front and rear bumpers as well as a pair of huge side skirts and a larger rear wing. A unique rear diffuser houses the interesting tailpipe tips of the sports exhaust system. Furthermore, the whole car is widened with 60mm at both the front and rear axles. Hamann Porsche Panamera stands on enormous Unique Forged Gunmetal 9.5J x 22” alloy wheels