Citroen will present at the British Motor Show the new C-Crosser Commercial, a new model based on the C-Crosser 4x4 SUV. C-Crosser Commercial is priced at £16,995.
The C-Crosser Commercial brings to the 4x4 van market the benefit of the best engine available in this sector - Citroen’s clean and fuel efficient 2.2 HDi engine. This advanced diesel offers an unrivalled combination of high power (156hp) at 4,000rpm and high torque (380Nm at 2,000rpm).
With six-speed manual transmission, the C-Crosser Commercial can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 9.9 seconds and has a maximum speed of 124mph. All this is achieved with exceptional fuel economy of up to 47.9mpg on the extra-urban cycle and 191g/km CO2 emissions.
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For those who don’t know, the Mastretta MXT represents the first Mexican sports car ever produced. The new car will make its debut next week on Jully 22nd at the British International Motor Show (BIMS).
Weighing just 900 kg due to a semi-monocoque chassis made out of fibreglass, the vehicle is powered by a 2.0-liter Ford Duratec engine capable of developing 240 hp. Due to this, the Mastretta MXT can sprint from 0-100 km/h in less than 5 seconds and has a top speed of 240 km/h. According to the manufacturer the prices will be around £32,999 or $66,000.
Vauxhal revealed today a new Corsa VXR special edition. The "Arctic Edition" will make tis world debut at the British International Motor Show on July 22. It will be limited to only 500 units, each priced at £16,995.
The Corsa VXR Arctic Edition will be powered by the new 6.2-litre, 431PS V8 engine, and the recently launched Astra Nurburgring Edition.
It will feature unique Glacier White paintwork, bespoke black 18-inch V-spoke alloy wheels with ultra-low profile 225/35 tyres and a Remus Sports exhaust.
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After the first image and official details on the Project Eagle that will make its world debut at the British Motorshow on 22nd July, AutoCar today revealed new image gallery.
The Project Eagle is powered by a modified version of Toyota’s 3.5-litre V6, with dual VVT-i that produced 280 hp. It can hit a top speed of 160 mph; the 0-60 mph sprint from standstill is estimated at sub 5 seconds (prototype figures).
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Lotus revealed today the first official information on the 2010 Project Eagle that will make its world debut at the British Motorshow on 22nd July at an 11:30 press conference. This is the time when Lotus will also reveal the official name of the car.
The Project Eagle is powered by a modified version of Toyota’s 3.5-litre V6, with dual VVT-i that produced 280 hp. It can hit a top speed of 160 mph; the 0-60 mph sprint from standstill is estimated at sub 5 seconds (prototype figures).
Styled in-house by Lotus Design, the Project Eagle’s sleek, sophisticated and attention-snaring lines brilliantly disguise its ability to accommodate passengers in the rear of the cabin, giving the car the external characteristics of a small, nimble sportscar whilst belying its internal space. As well as being sold in a 2+2 configuration, the car will also be available as a purely twoseater, the space in the rear being allocated to luggage storage.
Deliveries of Project Eagle will begin in Spring 2009, and with only 2000 of the hand crafted cars planned each year, this exclusive and unique car is creating a real stir with celebrity enthusiasts around the world.
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In order to celebrate the 60 anniversary of the XK sports car, which started with the iconic XK120 in 1948, Jaguar will unveil at the British Motor Show the XK60 special edition.
Jaguar did not released any other informations about the XK60, but you can see from the pictures that it will get an unique bodykit and traditional green paintwork. The XK60 will be presented next to the XKR-S, and the XF saloon.
More details will follow on July 22nd.
Renault has announced today its line-up at the British Motor Show. Among many other models, the company announced it will unveil a new model for the first-time anywhere in the world. And how they didn’t give any other informations about it, we can presume, but we might get wrong, so we decided to wait!
The company’s line-up will also include: Megane Coupe-Concept, Laguna Coupe Concept, Twingo Renaultsport 133, the new Kangoo, Koleos 4x4 Crossover, Clio Sport Tourer, Laguna GT and Grand Modus.
Lightning Car Company will unveil the GT electric car at the British Motor Show later this month. The Lightning GT is a 700 hp coupe that makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.0 Secs and is capable of a top speed of 130 mph.
Combining classic, British sports car design with racing car technology and state of the art NanoSafe™ battery power and Hi-Pa Drive™ electric motor innovation, the Lightning has been developed with exhilarating performance front of mind.
Whilst its head-turning looks will appeal to the most discerning of drivers, unlike other sports cars, the Lightning is also easy on the conscience. With virtually no polluting emissions, this energy-efficient car uses clean technology and will have the ultimate green rating. Following production of several petrol Lightnings and with the electric prototype build now well underway, the electric Lightning GT is now available to pre-order.
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Lotus will unveil at the British Motor Show the Eco Elise technology demonstrator, a new project that project promotes a different perspective on “green”, one which does not revolve solely around tailpipe CO2.
The Eco Elise features sustainable materials, hemp, eco wool and sisal have been developed for body panels and trim and, combined with hi-tech water based paint solutions.
A green gear change display has been integrated into the dashboard to promote greener driving as well as a weight reduction programme, illustrating the holistic approach taken. The energy expended to manufacture the car has been evaluated, working to the 3R’s - Reduce, Re-use and Recycle.
The Eco Elise weighs 32 kg (70.5 lbs) less than the standard Elise S, which means that the efficient Elise S engine in the Eco Elise will give higher fuel economy figures and even better performance.
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What will the name of the future Lotus sports car is still a big mystery, and according to Lotus company it will stay that way until the car will make its official debut at the London Motor Show.
One of the possibilities is "Ethos", but a company insiders said this is not the strongest contender.
The car will definitely have a name beginning with “E”, and it won’t share its name with any previous Lotus model.
One thing is for sure: it will not be called Esprit, as that name is being reserved for the new range-topping, V8-engined supercar that’s due to launch in 2010.
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