Lotus Evora S
Lotus's mid-engined Evora gets a 350 horsepower boost with the new supercharged S model. Finally worthy of its performance pedigree, the faster Evora S gets its Toyota-sourced 3.5 liter V6 tweaked making the car capable of 0-60 times of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 172 miles per hour. Link
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2012 Mercedes Benz CLS
Follow the lines of the snarling, dragon-like grin and you'll find Mercedes' next generation 2012 CLS. The car that created the "four door coupe" segment gets an exterior overhaul that keeps the game-changing shape of the original but gains some sleek new lines and an overall look that is not only elegant, but elegantly industrial. Link
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Morgan EvaGT
Unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Morgan's EvaGT drew some well deserved attention to the thriving British marque. Morgan's goal with the EvaGT was to build a car that was a comfortable daily driver that is worthy of the historic pedigree while also being a thorough performance coupe.
Under the hood is a BMW Twin Turbo straight six that outputs 306 horsepower to get you off the line and going from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds all the way to a impressive 170 mph. A 6 speed manual will be available to our European friends while everyone across the pond in the US will have an automatic gearbox.
Believe it or not, the company also hopes to make the car is efficient as possible, mileage is currently rated at 40 mpg which would make it one of the most fuel efficient performance cars on the road today. If you want one Morgan is currently accepting deposits of $8000 to guarantee you a build slot in the first 100 cars that are projected to be in production in mid 2012. Link
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Jaguar XKR 175
Unveiled on the eve of Concours d'Elegance, Jaguar unveiled the XKR 175 ($104,500), a limited edition car that celebrates the 75th birthday of the famed prancing feline. The newly performance-tuned XK will feature a supercharged 510 hp V8 which will hit a top speed (electronically limited) of 174 mph. To keep the ride as smooth as possible Jaguar retooled the aerodynamics to include a new front air dam, side sills, rear diffuser, and a large rear spoiler. And if you think you're suffering from Deja Vu, you're not. The car is the American complement to the European "XKR 75", of which the American model will be limited to 175 editions.
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Lotus Exos T125
So what can a million dollars get you these days? How about an F1-style race car that you can not only use, but use it in a private racing league. That's Lotus's plan for the Exos T125 program which will build 25 examples of the car for exceptionally well-heeled owners that will be trained and prepped for five races, the first of which will commence in 2011. Link / Source
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2011 VW Jetta
As if Toyota didn't have enough to worry about, the Germans decided it was high time to build an affordable Jetta. The new Jetta, believe it or not, starts at $16,000 and if you're in the market for a Corolla you're probably now thinking twice about your potential purchase. We had a chance to whip the car around some twisty roads in beautiful Northern California, and we've got to say its a mighty impressive car. And don't think VW went completely downmarket, they've made available the latest bleeding edge technology like push button start, Bluetooth connectivity, as well as a very impressive amount of trunk space and rear leg room. Bottom line, we think the 2011 Jetta is the car to beat. Available in showrooms this Fall. Link
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2011 Mercedes Benz CL AMG Series
The 2+2 land yacht that Mercedes calls the CL gets a big boost in the AMG line for the 2011 model year. For the CL63 the car gets a 5.5L Twin Turbo V8 capable of producing 536 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. With the optional sports package the specs get bumped up to 556 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque, giving you a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds. The CL65 flagship will get a 6.0L V12 Twin Turbo with 17 more horsepower (621 hp) than the outgoing model. Link
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Audi A7 Sportback
Mercedes Benz set the benchmark by creating the "four-door coupe" segment and while many have tried to follow with their own examples, Audi's latest creation may very well give the imminent 2011 CLS a run for its money. The A7 Sportback gives the signature Audi sedan shape a more curvaceous presence while keeping the look sporty and aggressive. Power comes from a range of V6 options up to 300 hp and on the interior you'll find well-appointed audio choices from the likes of Bose or Bang & Olufsen. Link
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2011 Ford Explorer
The storied Explorer is finally getting a much needed redesign for the 2011 model year that brings the brand's new design language onto the popular SUV. The new and brutish Explorer (from $28,190) boast improved fuel efficiencies in both the ecoboost I-4 or V6 engine options and the swanky new interior is filled with all the latest high tech gadgetry from Microsoft and Sony to aid Ford's SYNC system. Link
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2011 Volvo V60
You won't be alone in opinion that station wagons nowadays aren't the cumbersome, oddly-shaped, grandpa-mobiles of yesterday. The new 2011 Volvo V60 is a prime example of this. Using their latest design language the new V60 is svelte and sporty with an aggressive stance and a throaty engine to match. At the top end the car will boast a 3.0 liter turbo capable of taking the car to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. Link
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