Just like the original CLS was a ground breaking re-invention of the typical 4-door seden, the 4-door Shooting Break concept wants to re-invent the wagon or estate category. The production ready CLS concept offers potential customers an elegant and clean look, dominated by natural wood and leather materials. The full-length center console highlights the four-seat layout, and the the wooden floor of the luggage compartment contrasts nicely against inlaid aluminum protective loading strips.
The concept will be powered by the forthcoming new V-engine generation from Mercedes-Benz. It will have a 3.5 liters V6 engine, which will produce 306 hp. The other engine will be a turbocharged 4.6-liter V8 that puts out around 435 horsepower and over 400 lb-feet of torque.
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Tuner company Hennessey has released the Venom GT. It combines British engineering with American muscle as it looks like the Lotus Elise and has a highly tuned Corvette ZR1 engine, giving it the best of both worlds.
The American-built engine will be the 6.2 litre LS9 engine tuned up to produce 725 hp. A Ricardo 6-speed gearbox is fitted in this mid-engine configuration. Later Hennessey plans to release twin-turbo versions of this model, capable of producing 1000 hp and 1200 hp.
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This Swedish-built supercar sports a 4.7-liter V8 with 910 hp, good for a 0-62 time of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of over 242 mph. The Agera also sports LED headlamps, new front and rear fascias, and a carbon fiber and aluminum chassis. It also features a new type of interior illumination, which is a worlds first in the car industry – Ghost light. The illumination shines through the billet aluminium buttons and surfaces by way of invisible nano tubes, creating excellent visibility of the symbols, as well as a very clean and stylish appearance, framed by an all-new carbon fibre center console and tunnel assembly.
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The Flextreme GT/E Concept is a 4.7 meter-long five-door coupé characterized by a futuristic sculpted and aerodynamic design with a drag coefficient of just 0,22, which contributes to the top speed of 200 km/h.
The car is powered by the E-REV drive system, which features an electric motor with a range of up to 60 km, coupled with a small gasoline engine which acts as a generator and extends the range up to 500 km.
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The SR1 is a Grand Tourer that comes with two doors and a hard top. The design is a glimpse of what the French marque plans to do in terms of future design direction.
Typical of a GT, the SR1 features a large sculptured bonnet, flowing wings, a low centre of gravity, sweeping sides and a chiselled rear design. LED headlights are a highlight, as is the new redesigned Lion badge.
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LAMPO2 is an electric sports car conceived by Protoscar, a Swiss company which has been developing CleanCar projects for 23 years. The Protoscar LAMPO 2 is powered by two electric motors, one for each axle, that enables it to have four-wheel drive with variable torque between the axles. The engine of the Protoscar LAMPO 2 is juiced by a 30 kWh Lithium-Ion battery and outputs 260 kW (350 hp) and 600 Nm of torque. With this powertrain, the Protoscar LAMPO 2 needs 5 seconds to reach 100 km/h, has a top speed of more than 200 km/h and a range of around 200 km.
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MINI is adding a fourth model to the family, opening up a new dimension of that unmistakable MINI feeling. As a genuine Crossover, the MINI Countryman bridges the gap between the classic concept of the MINI and a modern Sports Activity Vehicle. Boasting enhanced opportunities in urban mobility and beyond, the MINI Countryman offers that unique driving pleasure so typical of MINI to new target groups requiring extra space and flexibility. As the first model in the MINI range with four doors and a wide-opening rear lid, the MINI Countryman provides even greater freedom of space for truly versatile use, a slightly elevated seating position, and optimized driving comfort.
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