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Renault Wind detailed before Geneva Debut

Published by on Feb 3rd, 2010, 1 Comment

Renault Wind CC 3 Renault Wind detailed before Geneva Debut

The auto world will be in Geneva next month and Renault is definitely not missing the bus! Renault will showcase its affordable Wind Coupe at the Geneva motor show which measures 3830mm-comparable to the outgoing Peugeot 206CC. Also, it is important not to confuse the Wind with the Megan CC as it is a two-seater coupe. The affordable Wind will feature a couple of engine options which include a 100hp 1.2L engine from the Twingo GT and the 133hp 1.6L engine from the Renaultsport Twingo. Renault Wind has a roof that folds down in 12 seconds but the retractable roof integration has in no way affected the luggage compartment which accommodates 270 liters, much more than the Twingo hatchback. As per Renault, the car is readily available and sales of the Renault Wind Coupe could begin before summer.

Stile Bertone Alfa Romeo 159 Teaser Sketch for Geneva

Published by on Feb 3rd, 2010, 1 Comment

Stile Bertone Alfa Romeo 159 Teaser Sketch Stile Bertone Alfa Romeo 159 Teaser Sketch for Geneva

Over the years we’ve loved many different versions of the Alfa Romeo 159 and with 100 years for the moniker arriving, Fiat promises a special treat at the Geneva Motor Show. This one is a teaser sketch of the Stile Bertone’s version of the Alfa Romeo 159 which will expectedly be a two-door coupe. Other than this, famous Fiat design houses Pininfarina and Italdesign Giugiaro will also ready their design proposals for the event, which will surely please the Alfa Romeo admirers. While Bertone’s two –door coupe design will be launched to celebrate the centenary celebrations in 2012, the other two design firms will also contribute equally with Pininfarina already working on a two-seater spider. The spider will feature a 444hp producing V8 beast from the 8C Competizione. Bertone will sure reveal more teasers before the event to keep the fanatics interested.

Mercedes S Class AMG Coupe Spied in the Cold

Published by on Feb 3rd, 2010, No Comments

Mercedes S 65 AMG Coupe 1 Mercedes S Class AMG Coupe Spied in the Cold

We have lost count of the upcoming cars that have been spied testing for cold weather conditions and the latest addition is the Mercedes S Class AMG Coupe. A few of you may recognize it as the CL-Class but this is an S Class AMG Coupe which belongs to the third generation of W216 models. Set for a debut in Geneva next month, the Coupe was spotted with daytime running LED headlights, an all new bumper restyled taillights and a sturdier looking grille. Minor tweaks will be seen on the inside where the styling will be a tad different and the Coupe will pack in more technology. The Coupe which will break cover in a number of years will stay true to its engines that power the 2010 S Class facelifted model. The spied model features a Twin-Turbo V12 engine that can churn an astounding 604hp but we will to wait for long to see that engine power the factory finished model. [via WCF]

Ford Fiesta Tuning Shows Off a Beast

Published by on Feb 2nd, 2010, No Comments

Ken Block Monster Ford Fiesta 1 Ford Fiesta Tuning Shows Off a Beast

Monster World Rally championship is all set to welcome a new beast for the coming season-Monster Ford Fiesta-and it sure is an able contender. Dubbed the Monster Ford Fiesta rally car, it is based on the race winning European Rallycross Fiesta which was prepared by Olsbergs Motorsports Evolution. The beast is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L Duratec engine which can render 490hp at the max but the rally specified turbo-inlet restrictor restricts the output to 330hp. The monster is slated to compete in seven Rally America events and it will be Ken Block who will get behind the wheel in the Monster Fiesta.

Infiniti FX Limited Edition Now Available in the UK

Published by on Feb 2nd, 2010, 2 Comments

A rare ride always grabs the attention on the road and here is a chance for the UK auto fanatics to drive home one. Infiniti has announced that it will sell a limited edition of 18 units of the Infiniti FX in the UK. The special edition commuter will feature a Black Obsidian exterior and to add to that ‘rare’ factor, Infiniti will sell the car with 21-inch ‘Turbine’ design wheels, dark graphite accents and smoked headlights surrounding the fascia. On the inside, it will come with graphite leather seats, illuminated entry guards, Alcantara headliner and carbon fiber trim.

Infiniti FX Limited Edition 1 Infiniti FX Limited Edition Now Available in the UK

The bling factor will be a Connectiviti+ technology package which will offer GPS navigation, an 11-speaker Bose Premium Sound System, a 10GB music box and connectivity for the iPod. The front seats will be ventilated and keyless entry system will also make it a standard. Engine options for the FX50S LE and FX37S LE will include a 320PS 3.7-liter V6 or 390PS 5.0-liter V8. Infiniti FX37S LE will cost £55,855 while the Infiniti FX50S LE will be a tad expensive at £62,035.

Limited Edition Mazda MX-5 to debut at Geneva

Published by on Feb 2nd, 2010, No Comments

Mazda MX 5 20th Anniversary Special Edition 1 Limited Edition Mazda MX 5 to debut at Geneva

For the Japanese, a limited edition Mazda MX-5 Miata, celebrating the 20th anniversary is no surprise as the model has been already launched in Japan. For the rest of the world, the special edition Mazda Mx-5 Miata will make a debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Mazda will sell 2,000 units of the car each with an improved exterior and suspension along with a chrome line kit that will glorify the grille, the handles and the headlights. It will surface with a 1.8-liter European-spec engine that helps the car dash from 0 to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds. Imparting a unique identity to the car will be a set of 20th Anniversary-badged 17-inch alloy wheels. The 2,000 special customers will have three color schemes to choose from- Aurora Blue, Crystal White Pearl, and True Red.

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