In its first year of production, the 2007 Saleen S331 Sport Truck revived the diminishing performance truck segment with the first fully-functional, high-powered sport truck to the market in several years. Many performance trucks quickly followed, but none came close to offering the same combination of functionality, performance and aggressive styling.
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Infiniti QX56 is designed for big families that both need big car and luxury. With eight-passenger seating (seven-passenger with 2nd row captain’s chairs) and standard equipment such as leather-appointed seating and navigation system, Rearview Monitor, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System and an independent rear suspension (IRS) with load leveling, the 2007 QX56 can easily satisfy any of this needs. Powered by a V8 engine with an output of 320 hp, the QX56 is priced starting $49.950 (2007 model year).
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Infiniti has announced the MSRP for the 2008 QX56 SUV that will go on sale this summer at Infiniti retailers nationwide. Priced at $52,150 for the QX56 2WD and $55,250 for the Infiniti QX56 4WD, the new model is a redesign for the popular, full-size Infiniti QX56, with new exterior features, interior enhancements and a range of new standard amenities and technology.
Both models, the 2WD and the 4WD models are powered by a standard 5.6-liter DOHC V8 engine producing 320-horsepower and a (...) > Full story
The 2007 GS 350 builds upon its predecessor model’s already significant levels of performance, advanced luxury and intuitive technology, and it becomes the most powerful six-cylinder model in its segment. The handling performance of the 2007 GS 430’s potent 4.3-liter V8 is further optimized by a newly available active stabilizer system that automatically and seamlessly counteracts body sway to improve cornering performance.
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The Nissan (Infiniti) GT-R was not unveiled yet, but we allready know prices for all the trims. In Japan it will be priced at $57.000 (equivalent).
The entry-level will feature a x-speed manual gearbox and four-piston Brembo brakes. There will also be a more powerful version, priced at $68.000, the Gt-R V-spec that will feature six-piston Brembos and a dual-clutch, two-pedal, seven-speed DSG box. The top of the line, the GT-R Evolution will be priced at $102.000 and will have carbon fibre (...) > Full story
Audi is working a new model placed between the Audi A6 and the Audi A8 and will be a direct competitor for the Mercedes Benz CLS Coupe. The Audi A7 will be initially available as a four-door coupe that will go on sale for model year 2009 in Europe and shortly after in North America. A Convertible version will be unveiled shortly after. Also Audi will offer a more powerful S-version version, with a V10 engine that will be available in 2010. The Audi A7 will be unveiled at 2008 Geneva Motor Show.
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The new Bmw M3 has a worthy competitor on its hands now.
The Lexus IS-F is sure to be a hit in the performance sedan segment especially with an engine sounding like that . The new Lexus IS-F can be had for just over 50k and will feature F1-paddle shifters to go along with its F1 sounding exhaust. After listening to the new engine and exhaust, I think I know what the "F" stands for.
Another Audi sports model with a strong personality is about to leave the starting grid: the Audi S4 Cabriolet. This car combines the qualities of the Cabriolet with
BMW is preparing a sport version for its best high-performance car, the E92 M3 sportscoupe that will go on sale in spring 2007 at a price of $55.000 (est). A high-performance four-seater convertible it is also expected six months later. BMW will also introduce M versions of the sedan and touring models.
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After a significant update in 2006—including new 6-cylinder and V-8 engines—the evolution of BMW’s 5 Series performance/luxury lineup continues with even more new features for ’07. These range from new comfort and convenience items to a significant advancement in driving safety, all designed to maintain the position of the 5 Series sedans and wagon as the leaders in their class.
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