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As I looked at some spy shots that Autoblog picked up of the Porsche Panamera, I realized why I can’t think of this car as a real Porsche. It’s because it isn’t a real Porsche; It’s a Citroen.
Although Porsche is known for original designs, when it wanted to mix the look of 911 and Cayenne into a long wheel-based sedan, I think it made a Citroen C6 with a little bit of the CX in the mix. Everything we’ve seen so far shows the Panamera sedan as long car with a sloping back, which is the hallmark of the big Citroen sedan.
Steve Saleen announced today pricing on the street legal SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger, models based on the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T platform. The MSRP’s for the 2009 SMS 570 Challenger and SMS 570X Challenger are targeted to start at $60,000 to $70,000 respectively with production commencing in 2008.
Although Volvo is a company built on safety, a car like the Volvo C30 is just a hot hatch begging for more power at a push of a button. The tuning house Lexmaul revealed today the new tuning kit for the Volvo C30 T5. For those who don’t know, the engine of the car develops 230, but for the folks who want more, Lexmaul offers an extra 30 hp through ECU tweaking.
November’s SEMA Show will bring the best tuning houses and their latest masterpieces. One of these tuned machines will be the Ford F-150 Striker R, inspired by the Shelby GT500KR. The truck will be powered by a 5.4-liter V8 Ford engine connected to a Kenne Bell Blowzilla supercharger and intercooler, which will deliver an impressive 500 hp. The vehicle will also feature an Optimizer II electronic engine management system as well as a Corsa Cat-Back exhaust system. In order to improve the stability a Bell Tech suspension package was installed and due to the massive amount of hp new 15-inch Big Bite cross-drilled rotors found their place in the stylish pick-up. In order to complete the kit a new set of 22-inch alloy wheels and Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico ultra-high-performance tires were added.
The latest company created by Steve Saleen is the SMS Limited and in order to celebrate its debut on the market, two new models were born: the SMS 570 and 570X, both based on the 2009 Dodge Challenger. The new vehicles will feature the patented SMS Red Butterfly Induction hood and new performance components such as drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior.
If you enjoy the dynamics of the Lexus IS but yearned wind rushing through your hair, you may be in luck. We had our first at the 2010 Lexus IS 250C and IS 350C convertible, the third variant of the current IS line, this morning at the Paris motor show.
Like the larger SC 430 and its BMW 3-series competitor, the IS convertible eschews a ragtop in favor of its three-piece retractable hard top. Lexus says the system cycles open in as little as 21 seconds, allowing drivers to quickly switch from two-door coupe to open skies.
The Lamborghini of which you’ve been seeing teaser images over the last few days was finally unveiled yesterday at the Paris Motor Show. Called the “Estoque” (as expected,) the new Lambo is a four-door sedan (also expected.) Not something I’m particularly estoked about (get it?) but it is still a concept, so based on press and consumer response, it may or may not go into production as-is.
From what I gather, most press is rather critical of the new concept car, and I’m going to have to follow suit.
We know how important good wheels are (mstly because they look good.) In order to sustain this AC Schnitzer, the German tuner specialized in BMW vehicles, unveiled today the Type VII Wheel, a new model designed exclusively for the Bmw X5 and X6. The new wheels come in 22 inch dimensions, feature a ten spoke design and can be bought in two colors called Sinful black and Radient silver. No word yet on pricing.
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