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This year at Detroit, Ford tried to bring something into Mustang’s design and they came up with a glass roof. The new Shelby GT500KR looks very good with this “haircut”. For this version, Ford prepared a 5.4-liter V8 supercharged engine which develops 540 HP. They planned to put into production about 1,000 units. Also, the Mustang is [...]
. Jan 18, 2008
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After we presented the X6, it’s time to say a few words about the other cars unveiled by BMW. The first is the 335d and the second is the X5 xDrive35d, both powered by the 3.0-liter diesel. This engine produces 265 HP and 425 lb-ft torque and it’s supposed to be one of the most [...]
. Jan 18, 2008
Filed under: BMW, Detroit Auto Show, BMW, BMW 335d, BMW X5, BMW X5 xDrive35d, Detroit 2008, Detroit Auto Show, X5
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At Detroit, Mitsubishi unveiled the new Lancer Raillart. The Lancer Raillart is propelled by a 2.0-liter 4B11 turbocharged engine which produces 235 HP. It features a Twin Clutch SST transmission, 4WD driveline and ACD (Active Center Differential). The design is sporty and very agressive, some of the improvements are the new front and rear bumpers [...]
. Jan 18, 2008
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Mitsubishi, Detroit 2008, Detroit Auto Show, Lancer, Lancer Raillart, Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Lancer Raillart
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Volkswagen unveiled the Passat CC. Some of its features are “imported” from the standard sedan. Volkswagen came up with a more attractive design and the new front fascia and the smaller rear overhang. The interior also has been modified, now it’s more ergonomic and it features new panel instruments. You can choose between various engines, [...]
. Jan 18, 2008
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen, Detroit 2008, Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat CC
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Toyota brought a fresh face at Detroit Auto Show, it’s the Venza crossover. Toyota will compete against Nissan Murano and Ford Edge and they built a good-looking car. The Venza is propelled by a V6 engine which produces 268 HP or you can opt for the 2.7-liter four-cylinder. The first has dual-exhausts and 20-inch tires, [...]
. Jan 18, 2008
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Toyota, Detroit 2008, Detroit Auto Show, Toyota, Toyota Venza