2011 Camaro Convertible

Chevrolet has announced that its Camaro Convertible will debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show which, for the public, runs from Friday, November 19 to Sunday, November 28.

The line-up will be the same as the Camaro Coupe. So that means a choice of LS or LT trim levels, both equipped with a 312 bhp (232 kW / 316 PS) 3.6 litre V6, or the SS models powered by a 6.2 litre V8 that produces 426 bhp (317 kW / 431 PS). As with the Coupe, standard transmission will be a six-speed manual, with an automatic option available at extra cost.



Although full pricing details will be released at a later date, Chevrolet has confirmed that the Camaro Convertible will start at $30,000 including destination charge. By comparison, the entry-level Camaro Coupe LS is currently $23,530, so buyers will be paying a premium of over 25% to get the soft top version.



That also makes the Camaro slightly more than its arch rival, the Ford Mustang, which is available for $27,995 in Convertible V6 guise.



North American deliveries are set to commence in February 2011, but there’s no word yet on whether the Convertible will be following the Camaro Coupe across to the UK.





Image © GM Corp.

2010 Enco Exclusive BMW X6 Full Specification

2010 Enco Exclusive BMW X6  Widebody by ENCO EXCLUSIVE is now famous all over the world and the Chemnitz manufacturer has specialised in refining luxury vehicle since the beginning of the new century. The newest creation out of Saxony is a complete body kit for the BMW X6. The 2010 BMW X6 by Enco designers have developed a widebody kit that makes the X6 even wider, brawnier and, naturally, more sporty.

The Chemnitz manufacturer is asking approx. 15,000 Euro including VAT, for the complete conversion including fresh paintwork.

The four Jura model rims, exclusive to Enco, ensure a suitably impressive appearance. The impressively sized 11 x 23 inch wheels fill out the oversized wheel arches, and are fitted with 315/25 R3 tyres.

The Chemnitz manufacturer is asking approx. EUR 15,000.-, including VAT, for the complete conversion including fresh paintwork.

BMW X6 Widebody by Enco Exclusive

2015 Lotus Elise on Paris Auto Show Specification Review

This is 2015 Lotus Elise Concept in Paris Auto Show  .it is probably in the best financial position it’s been in for years, with its debts about to be cleared and production at full capacity. Focus now turns to what’s in-store for the future and we’ve had a preview of that with the unveiling of no less than six production intent concept cars at this week’s 2010 Paris Auto Show.

All new models will be pushing pricetags into regions never before treaded by a Lotus, one model, potentially the most important as it will almost certainly be the company’s high-selling sports car, will still be reasonably affordable yet contain all the latest technology the guys at Hethel have to offer. The car is the next-generation Lotus Elise, which is expected to enter the market in the spring of 2015 with a pricetag around the £35,000 (approximately $55,000) mark.

2015 Lotus Elise Specifications

• Weight 1,095 kg

• Seats 2

• Layout 2 seater, mid-engined, rear wheel drive

• Engine Petrol with start/stop option

• Hybrid technology Mild hybrid, i.e. start/stop technology

• Transmission 6 Speed Manual, DCT optional

• Cylinder 4

• Capacity 2.0 liter

• Drive RWD

• Power/Torque 320 PS / 330 Nm

• Rev limit 7,800 rpm

• 0-100 km/h 4.3 seconds

• Top speed 270 km/h

• CO2 approx (CO2/km) 150 g/km

Small 2-Seater 2013 Lotus New Elan Paris Auto Show

This is 2013 Lotus Elan, slated for a summer 2013 debut, is a closed car powered by a pressure-charged 450-horsepower 4.0-liter V6. This is the third-generation car to use the Elan name. Like the Esprit, it's optionally available as a hybrid.

This third Elan, slated for a summer 2013 debut, is a closed car powered by a pressure-charged 450-horsepower 4.0-liter V6 with a seven-speed transmission, making it a very different animal from its predecessors, a fact that keen Lotus fans — and there are many — may struggle with. They may also regret its near-cookie-cutter resemblance to the new Lotus Esprit and the smaller Elise.

2013 Lotus Elan Specifications

• Weight 1,295 kg

• Layout 2 seater (optional 2+2), mid-engined, rear wheel drive

• Engine Petrol, hybrid optional

• Hybrid technology Optional KERS

• Cylinder V6

• Capacity 4.0 litre

• Transmission 7 Speed DCT

• Drive RWD

• Power/Torque 450 PS / 465 Nm

• Rev limit 7,800 rpm

• 0-100 km/h 3.5 seconds

• Top speed 310 km/h

• CO2 approx (CO2/km) 199 g/km

PARIS - The 2013 Lotus Elan, unveiled at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, is a sports car, and it's an Elan - but not as we know it

2011 VW Passat Sedan In Paris Auto Show Preview

See 2011 VW Passat Sedan In Paris Auto Show Preview, Full Specification Despite an ongoing feud with Porsche over who actually owns the company, Volkswagen AG's management is promising the very latest engine technology and sleek new sheetmetal for a new car it is planning to build in the U.S. Based on the Passat’s architecture, but with its own unique interior and exterior looks, the new sedan will compete for the heart of the mid-size sedan market now ruled by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Although the current Passat architecture already underpins a stylish spinoff in the 2009 Passat CC, the new vehicle will reportedly not replace the Passat, leaving the family with three vehicles squeezed onto one platform.,

Full Specification 2010 Volkswagen Passat Sedan

Select Trim
Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score 6 (2009)
Engine
Engine Type Gas Turbocharged I4
Displacement 2.0L/121
Fuel System SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 200 @ 5100-6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 207 @ 1800-5000
Transmission
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type 6
Trans Description Cont. DSG w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again Tiptronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.46
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.3
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.91
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.99
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.50
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 23 (2009
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 31
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.6
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3331
Trailering
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 4-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.3 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size P235/45HR17
Front Tire Size P235/40R18
Rear Tire Size P235/45HR17
Rear Tire Size P235/40R18
Spare Tire Size P235/45HR17
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Steering
Steering Type Electromechanical
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 106.7
Length, Overall (in) 188.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.7
Height, Overall (in) 58.0
Track Width, Front (in) 61.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.2
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 14.2
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 96.3
Front Head Room (in) 38.4
Front Leg Room (in) 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.7
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Second Head Room (in) 37.8
Second Leg Room (in) 37.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.6
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Summary
Vehicle Name Passat
Body Style 4 Door Sdn

2010 Venturi Sport Cars Venturi Fetish Electric Sport Cars

DETROIT (Reuters) - Electric vehicles may not sell worldwide in large numbers for some years, but the CEO of electric sports car maker Venturi wants his company's racy models and high-end technology to demonstrate their potential. At the Mondial de l'Automobile 2010 in Paris, Venturi is presenting a completely new Venturi Fetish, directly based on developments undertaken for Venturi's World Records program in Bonneville, USA (2009-2012) with the Venturi "JAMAIS CONTENTE", the fastest electric vehicle in the world.

One of the stars of the 21st International Electric Vehicles Symposium (EVS21) to be held in Monte Carlo next week will be the world’s most exclusive electric car – the Venturi Fetish. Assembled by hand in Monaco and made to order, the Fetish has an asking price of 450,000 Euro (US$583,000) - not bad for a vehicle which can legitimately claim the title of being the first production electric sports car in history.

To get the very best out of such a motor, a new 54 kWh battery pack has been developed (LIV-10 Lithium Ion Polymer batteries) whose electronics (Battery Management System) have been entrusted to VENTEC, the leader in the field. Venturi Fetish offers a real range of up to 340 km. Thanks to its on-board charger, it can recharge using a regular electrical socket or fast charge terminals With over 300 hp (+220 kW) and torque of 380 Nm, the VM300 is the most advanced electric motor ever designed for a car.

2010 Venturi Sport Cars Venturi Fetish Electric Sport Cars

With an output of over 300 HP for total weight of 1,225 kilos, 200 km/h, and 0-100 km/h in less than 4 secs, the 2010 Venturi Sport Cars Venturi Fetish Electric Sport Cars has become a "muscle car", armed and ready for battle : above all, it is more than ever before the world's sportiest and most highly perfected example of an electric car.

The first chassis specifically designed to house a large volume of batteries, the carbon monocoque developed by Venturi provides an exceptional protection cell for its occupants ; it is completed by two deformable cells positioned at the front and rear of the vehicle. This concept guarantees the security of the battery in the event of an accident and provides a level of safety never before achieved in an electric vehicle.

The Venturi Fetish is made by hand and to order in our workshops in Monaco. The production is limited, but not the program of customization, our Designer Sacha Lakic being at the arrangement of every customer to assist him in his most exclusive desires.

2010 Venturi Sport Cars Venturi Fetish Electric Sport Cars

2010 Paris Auto Show Update Car list

 From this Blog we present Paris 2010 Auto show, Those fortunate enough to be able to attend this year's Paris Auto Show are in for quite a treat as no less than 100 new vehicles,
concept cars and updated models are making their world premiere at the salon, which will be open for the public from Saturday 2 to Sunday 17 October at the Paris-Porte de Versailles exhibition center.

Follow the jump to check out all the new cars and concept studies in our A-to-Z guide or click here for our constantly updated and dedicated Paris Motor Show page.