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The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights.
In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling. All SL 63 AMG Edition IWC vehicles will be delivered to customers along with an exquisite “Grosser Ingenieur” (Great Engineer) watch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen.
The SL 63 AMG Edition IWC will be powered by a AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine engine that delivers 525 hp and a peak torque of 630 Nm. The engine is mated by an all-new AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed sports transmission. It makes the 0to 60 mph sprint in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed limited to 186 mph. >> read 2008 Mercedes SL 63 AMG Edition IWC Picture Gallery .
Mercedes Netherlands launched today the CLK Grand Edition, a new special edition priced at an extra 1000 euro over the price of the standard CLK.
The Grand Edition is being offered in five new metallic colours: Palladium Silver, Obsidian Black, Indium Grey, Irridium Silver and Diamond Metallic, each of them priced at 2107 euro. At the interior the Grand Edition features tobacco or grey colors.
In order to accentuate the sportiveness of the vehicle, Mercedes added new sport pedals, aluminum insertions and sport steering wheel and at the exterior 18” alloy wheels fitted with 225/40R 18 tyres on the front and 255/35 R18 on the rear. The Grand Edition is available with the following engines: CLK 200 KOMPRESSOR 4-cylinder, CLK 280 and 350, CLK , CLK 200 CDI and 320 CDI. 2008 Mercedes CLK Grand Edition Picture Gallery .
Honda will launch the next generation S2000 next year to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary! The S2000 Roadster first launched in 1999 encountered a few changes in its short life time, but none of them being impressive. The future S2000 will feature a more aggressive design, with a totally new front-end, with bigger air intakes and the high-tech optic units. About the next generation S2000 there are two kinds of rumors. First one says the 2009 S2000 will grow in size and will be a four-seats convertible that will compete with models like Mercedes SLK and BMW Z4. Not very big changes for this to happen! The second rumor, and the most plausible one, says the future S200 will be smaller, the same size with its biggest competitor Mazda MX-5 Miata. And we think this is the way Honda will go. As about its engines, Honda will keep the current one: a 237 hp, 2.2-liter, 16-valve DOHC VTEC(R) 4-cylinder engine mated by a six speed manual transmission.
With the delivery of the 500,000th vehicle since its market launch in 1996, Mercedes-Benz has now reached another milestone with the successful SLK compact roadster. All in all, about 310,000 customers opted for a model from the first generation of this dynamic two-seater, and its successor has now sold 190,000 units since its market launch in March 2004.
“With the launch of the SLK in 1996, Mercedes-Benz successfully established the premium segment for compact roadsters. Thanks to innovative technology such as the vario-roof and the neck-level heating system AIRSCARF, the SLK has long been recognized as a cult car of modern times,” expains Dr. Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President Mercedes-Benz Cars, responsible for Sales and Marketing. “The new-generation SLK models, which we are delivering to customers since April 2008, are sportier than ever. I’m confident that the dynamic looks and performance of the new SLK will again set pulses racing among sports cars enthusiasts around the world.”
2008 Mercedes SLK
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The Audi TTS, launched in Detroit in January, will be coming to U.S. dealer showrooms in late 2008. Under its hood lies a two-liter TFSI high-performance engine delivering a mighty 265 hp in the U.S.. This intense power propels the TTS Coupe to 60 mph from a standstill in just 4.9 seconds and on to a governor-limited top speed of 155 mph. The Audi TTS is available as both a 2 + 2-seater coupe and as a roadster. TTS will compete with BMW Z4 3.0si, Mercedes-Benz SLK350, Porsche Cayman and Porsche Boxster. The TFSI engine in the TTS takes the two Audi technologies of gasoline direct injection and turbocharging and blends them to form a perfect partnership. Aside from its output of 265 hp in the U.S., it is its peak torque of 258 lb-ft, which is constantly on tap between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm, that makes the compact and lightweight four-cylinder unit so impressive.
Compared to the engine it was derived from, the two-liter power unit has been reengineered and strengthened in a number of key areas to ready it for operation in the TTS. S tronic, which deploys two clutches, is capable of performing extremely quick gear shifts at high engine loads and rev speeds; consequently, the time taken to sprint from zero to 60 mph is cut by a further two-tenths of a second in both the Coupe and Roadster. 2009 Audi TTS Coupe version
2009 Audi TTS Roadster version
2009 Audi TTS Interior
K1 Roadster is the first supercar built in Slovakia. It has already entered production (around 30-40 units a year) and will be sold all over the Europe. The new model has incredible sporty capabilities and can be transformed in both coupe-targa and convertible due to a very ingenious removable top.
K1 is powered by a 3.0 liters V6 engine that delivers 242 hp and a peak torque of 300 Nm, but the company is also offering the possibility to increase the output to 320 hp. K1 Roadster makes the 0-60 mph sprint in 4.9 seconds and can hit a top speed of 155 mph, due to its weight of only 992 kg, and the 48/52 front/rear distribution.
The supercar has a central mounted engine that can be easily seen from the exterior. Is sporty design is increased by the 215/45ZR17 front and 265/35ZR18 rear wheels. The K1 Roadster is a superbly finished racing car. The constructors have done a wonderful job, giving the phrase ‘paying attention to detail’ new meaning. The cars seats are superbly finished in leather and equipped with fine belts. Many parts have been finished in carbon fibre. Interior design updates include a gear lever that feels great in the hand. The K1 Roadster is equipped with an air conditioning system, a standard accessory.
The Limited Edition package includes Italian Frau® leather upholstery, electrically adjustable heated seats and Alfa Romeo’s unique Blue&MeTM multimedia package – in addition to the already generous standard equipment.
At the heart of the Spider lies the Alfa 2.2 JTS petrol engine; for flexibility and power - using the latest variable valve timing technology to deliver a crisp, responsive and yet fuel-efficient 185bhp, with 0 to 62mph in just 8.8 seconds.
The Spider Limited edition is offered in four stylish interior and exterior colour combinations to choose from: Ghiaccio White with natural, or black leather interior, Alfa Red exterior with black leather interior, Carbonio Black exterior natural leather interior. The price of the Alfa Spider Limited Edition 2.2 JTS is just £25,500 on the road, which represents a substantial saving of more than £3,000 compared to the list price of the individual options.
Audi launched the TT Coupe 2.0 TDI quattro and TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro - the first series-production sports cars in the world to be powered by diesel engines.
The new two-liter, four-cylinder engine delivers dynamic thrust, with a power output of 170 hp and 258.15 lb-ft of torque. The TT Coupe quattro with the 2.0 TDI sprints from zero to 62.14 mph in only 7.5 seconds and achieves a top speed of 140.43 mph. The Audi TT Roadster, likewise featuring quattro permanent all‑wheel drive, takes just two-tenths of a second longer in the standard sprint discipline and has a top speed of 138.57 mph.
The Coupe consumes on average just 5.3 liters of fuel over 100 km (44.38 mpg), representing CO2 emissions of only 139 grams/km; the figure for the Roadster is 5.5 l/100 km (144 grams of CO2/km). Press release after the jump. >> read 2008 Audi TT TDI Picture Gallery .
Here’s the latest roadster coming from Great Britain: the V8 Beira, a new sports car built by Breckland Technology. The car is powered by a V8 engine used in the Corvette; it delivers 400 HP. The V8 Beira will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.7 seconds and will go on sale at a price of 65.000 euro. The car will make its official debut in Monaco.
Don’t you think the car has a familiar look? Yes, you are right, it does! The car is based on the Opel GT to which the company adds a V8 engine. With this new roadster, Breckland Technology will enter the UK roadster market dominated by Marcos and TVR.
Venturi unveiled the Fetish for the first time at the 2004 Paris Motor show. This year during Top Marques Monaco Venturi announced we will see the production version on the streets starting June 2009. Well, the price is quote spicy - about 297,000 euro (or $465,000). The production version will have a maximum power of 300 hp and a peak torque of 280 lb-ft. The efficiency of the car has been improved with 92%, while the production version lost 30kg from the original prototype’s weight. Fetish will make the 0-100km/h sprint in just 3.5 seconds and will hit a top speed of 160km/h. 2006 Venturi Fetish Picture Gallery
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