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Friday, March 5th, 2010
Lotus will unveil a hybrid version for its now famous Evora sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. Called Evora 414E Hybrid, the new version develops a total of 414 hp, makes the 0 to 60 mph sprint in in under 4 seconds and has a hybrid range of over 300 miles.
The hybrid drive-train system consist of twin motors each limited to providing 204 hp of power and 400 Nm (295 lbft) of torque to each wheel via independent, single speed, reduction transmissions integrated into a single housing, enabling torque vectoring dynamic control of the vehicle. There is also a Lotus Range Extender engine that 47 hp of power at 3,500 rpm via the integrated electrical generator .
The Evora hybrid version is painted in Copper, in both exterior and interior, and is distinguished by circuit inspired graphics.
Press release after the jump.
Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 24 February 2010 14:19 EST.
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
Audi revealed today the official details on the 2011 RS5 sports coupe that will make its world debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show. The car will go on sale this spring with European prices stating at €77,000 (about $104,000). Audi said there are no plans to bring the RS5 to the US market (yet).
The RS5 will be powered by a turbocharged V8 engine with a total output of 450 bhp at 8250 rpm and a maximum output of 317 lbs-ft of torque between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. The car weights only 3,802 lbs and sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Top speed is limited to 155 mph, but it can be increased to 173 mph.
Like any other performance model, the RS5 comes equipped with Quattro all-wheel-drive system, seven-speed S tronic transmission with three different options: auto, comfort, and dynamic.
Besides this amazing power, the RS5 will be distinguished by a huge diffuser, two oval exhausts and an extendable spoiler.
Press release after the jump.
Audi RS5 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 22 February 2010 11:30 EST.
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
If in 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show Zagato brought a first concept version of the Perana Z-One sports car, this year at the same show the company brought the production version ready. The Perana Z-One will be the first sports car to come from South African and will have an estimated price of $65,000. Zagato hopes to build around 100 units a year.
It’s powered by a GM-sourced 6.2-liter V8 engine that develops 440 hp. No word yet if this rear-wheel drive car also borrows other bits from GM’s part’s bin, but we do know that weight is down to a svelte 2634 lbs. This should be good for a 0 to 60 mph time in about 4 seconds.
2010 Zagato Perana Z-One originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 4 March 2010 16:00 EST.
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