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The Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante was first introduced at the London Motor Show and it is also the first model that was called as Aston Martin Volante by the company. The car was first introduced in 1965 and was produced till the year 1966. It was available with a 3995 cc Tadek Marek I6 engine along with a 5-speed ZF gearbox. This model is a cross between Aston Martin DB5 and Aston Martin DB6 as it includes some of the features from both these versions. It also features rear TR4 lights, leather stitching, bumpers and oil cooler that are similar to the Aston Martin DB6 and the chassis is similar to the Aston Martin DB5. The Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante is considered to be a very unique and rarest model from the company because of its small size. It is mentioned as the most interesting and collectable Aston Martin car ever produced by the company from the Aston Martin texts and enthusiast’s guides. It is available with a Kamm-style tail along with spoiler at the rear for improved aerodynamics and it is expected to enhance the stability at high speeds. The car which was introduced as a convertible version had a seating capacity for passengers and it also has power steering, chrome wire wheels, quarter lights and windscreen. About 37 units only were produced during the production period of one year which makes it a very unique and rare model.

The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is a high performance and compact car that was first unveiled in the year 2002. It is available with a 3.2 V6 engine that is capable of producing about 250 bhp at 6200 rpm and a torque of 221.3 ft-lbs at 4800 rpm along with a 6-speed manual transmission. The car is able to reach 0-60 mph in about 6.2 seconds along with a top speed of around 150 mph. This version is lighter when compared to its previous version and all other similar models from its competitors. The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA interior features include aluminum pedals and footrest, wrap-around seats with cloth upholstery, central glove compartment in metalluro and horizontal pattern on the seat. It also features a three-spoke steering wheel, instrumentation on a black background with new look which includes screen for the engine oil temperature over the multi-function display. The car has been completely revised when compared to the standard model which also includes its exterior styling. It is available with vented Discs with ABS, 17 or and 18 inch wheels, large extractor with an aerodynamic function at the rear the bumper. The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is available in ten different exterior colors which include Cloud White that has been used as an exclusive color on the model. The car also has a wheelbase of 2546 mm, length of 4213 mm, height of 1412 mm and it also weighs about 2998 lbs.

Italy’s Lamborghini enters the Quattroroute in the luxury class of the SUV’s, with a model number which will be shadowed in the first phase of a concept. It will be unveiled at Geneva 2012, but in China.

Lamborghini officials decided: the 4 door coupe concept Lamborghini Estoque is dead, the athlete will have a green light and the luxurious Lamborghini SUV will be amaizing. So the Italy’s claim that Quattroroute know how it will look their next model - or even the concept that anticipates to be the new Lamborghini SUV.
According to Italian journalists, we first see the Lamborghini SUV as a concept, but not in spring at Geneva Motor Show 2012, but a little later in China at Beijing Auto Show 2012. The series would be launched at the end of 2014, with a very few aesthetic changes to the concept.
For now, the Italians speculate the technical level, so the Lamborghini SUV will receive the technical platform already known at Porsche Cayenne (which is also used on Volkswagen Touareg, but will be found even on the new generation Audi Q7 and on the future Bentley luxury SUV).
Compared to the Cayenne SUV, it will be a more sporty Lamborghini and is not excluded that under the hood to be mounted even the Aventador’s  V12 engine with an output of 700 hp, other options would be the V10 engine from Gallardo or Audi R8 or even a turbocharged V8 and 500 hp, derived from the Audi S8. It is quite likely to benefit from Lamborghini SUV and hybrid, while the sophisticated four-wheel drive is standard on all versions.

If you have a power of 600 hp and you reach 100 km/h in around 3.6 seconds and the car looks awesome, is it a real supercar? Yes indeed, because Falcon F7 has all the attributes of super high-life car.

First time, people from Falcon Motorsports announced their intention to release the true supercar at the Detroit Motor Show 2011, the concept Mach7 Falcon. Now, at the Detroit Motor Show 2012, Americans came with the model series, with the lightly changed name: Falcon F7.

At the aesthetic level, Falcon has undergone many changes with the F7 car from the precedent concept, which is good, as the new American supercar rivals, in appearance, with the already famous Viper. But to “snake” of the Chrysa, Falcon F7 engine is placed centrally and is only 8 cylinder, not 10 cylinder one.
Displacement of the V8 is specifically American, a 7.0 liters and 620 hp maximum power is achieved at 6,600 rpm, while maximum torque of 790 Nm is obtained at 5400 rpm. Linkage to the rear wheels is done through a manual transaxle gearbox with 6 reports.

Falcon F7 has a 7.0 liter V8 engine, easily placed and developing 620 hp at 6,600rpm. The monocoque chassis is being made ​​of aluminum and carbon fiber, while body panels are made of carbon fiber, so the total mass of Falcon F7 is only 1260 kg therefore speak of a ratio of 2 kg/hp, which is announced to be an exceptional performance.
The machine has compact dimensions with a length of 4.42 meters, a width of 1.98 meters and a height of only 1.1 meters. With a hydraulic system, the ground clearance can be increased from 12 cm to 20 cm, in case the car overcome obstacles (such as curbs or speed limitation bumpers).

The old generation conquered me, even if it had only 125 horse power. How is the new Swift Sport? Remained the same magnificent mini hot hatch?

Yes, I love the second generation Swift Sport. I thought that nowadays you can also find a car with so much charisma, the living body hidden under a relatively trivial at first sight. I personally appreciated the discretion of the sport version, but at some point I wondered: Do I buy for myself a Swift Sport, even if I love the car that much? As a mini hot hatch – yes, for the purity of driving experience. As an everyday car – NOT. I must say that I am not looking for premium ambience on a car, but the interior is a rival at Cielo (old car, that was useful when it came on the market).

Obviously I was very curious to see what will have and how the version of Suzuki Sport will act like on the road. I contemplated and touched the salon model last year in Frankfurt. At first glance Swift Sport is more refined, that from the perspective of design. Suzuki chosen an evolution of design and we can say that it is a relatively discrete evolution, but one that focused on refining detail on the outside.

At the same time we can talk about an upgrade to the aggression chapter. Swift Sport can not be confused with a Swift 1.2, because it has a distinct personality beside the rest of the cars range.

The Volvo C70 Caresto is a special edition car that was first introduced at the SEMA Show. It is available with a 5-cylinder turbo engine that is capable of producing 220 hp to 278 hp and 236 lbs-ft to 325 lbs-ft of torque. The interior has been developed with some updated features including hand stitched chestnut leather. The car has a new front and rear clips along with distinctive brushed aluminum inserts on the fog lights as well as custom exhaust ports. The Volvo C70 Caresto is available with a Caresto Blue Pearl color. The roof pillars are in silver color and the roof is also in matt metallic dark-blue. The interior has been designed in chestnut brown hide along with a visible coarse double stitched seam. All the panels have been retrimmed and the seats are re-trimmed in the middle which includes a visible seam. It also features a 20 inch spoke aluminum wheels which has been specially made for this model and the wheels hub has been painted with anthracite gray or hyper-silver color. The rim edges have been polished in stainless steel. There are also newly designed bottom panel which is moved down and it has been shaped similar to a venture tunnel. The Volvo C70 Caresto is available with completely redesigned front grille and area underneath has been recessed. The car has been based on the vintage-styled Caresto T6 Roadster and the V8 Speedsters which was also introduced at the SEMA Show.

The 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R is one of the most powerful versions that were ever developed by the company. It is available with a 1984 cc, I4 turbocharged engine that is capable of producing about 265 hp at 6000 rpm and a torque of 258 lb-ft at 2500-5000 rpm along with a 6-speed manual transmission and 6-speed double-clutch automatic transmission is available as optional. The car is able to reach0-60 mph in about 5.8 seconds along with a top speed of around 155 mph. It also has special interior accents with sport seats and other special features. The 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R has a length of 167.2 inch, width of 71.7 inch, height of 54.9 inch and it also weighs about 2968 lbs. The car is available with dual-zone automatic climate control, MP3 playback function, AUX-IN port, RCD 310 radio system along with CD player and dual tuners. There front has been designed with three large air intakes at the bumper specially made for the car. It has two outboard air intakes which include LED daytime running lights and R logo is in the front. The 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R features a Talladega alloy wheels, larger roof edge spoiler, prominent glossy black diffuser, glossy black mirrors on the outside and new side sills painted in body color. The car also has a seating capacity for 4 passengers along with XDS transverse differential lock and the fuel economy is also expected to be very good.

The Toyota MRS is a sports car that was first unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in the year 1999. It was available with a L-4 DOHC 1.8-liter mid-mounted engine along with VVT-i variable-valve timing system that was capable of producing about 140 hp and better torque at low engine speeds along with lower fuel consumption. The engine has been developed to provide a perfectly balanced handling along with stable maneuverability and it also features a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed sequential manual transmission with steering wheel-mounted shift buttons that is used in racing cars which provides shifting without using of a clutch pedal. The Toyota MRS has a length of about 3850 mm which a foot shorter when compared to the Toyota MR2. The interior was simple as well as gutsy tightness along with a design that similar to sports cars. The car also had heater control panel, power windows, electric door lock, leather seats, leather wrapped steering wheel keyless entry unlock, manual air conditioner, aluminum pedals, rear window with heated and CD/MD player was available as optional. The safety features include ABS, dual SRS air bags and seat belts along with ELR. The exterior features include super chrome metallic alloy wheels, side air intake garnish, rear emblem and rear bumper lower garnish side. The Toyota MRS was available with different color options such as gray mica metallic color, silver mica metallic color, black color and super red V color.

The Suzuki XA Alpha is a 5-seater wagon that was first introduced at the Delhi Auto Expo as a concept vehicle and it is expected to be used as both on and off road. The vehicle will be available with both petrol and diesel engines such as 1.3 liter petrol engine and diesel engine has not been revealed yet. It also features slim tail lamps, fat chunky bumpers at rear and a narrow rear wind screen. It also has a similar look of the Kia Sportage which is a soft-roadster. The Suzuki XA Alpha was developed in about 10 months which included 5 Maruti engineers. It has been developed with an all-new platform along with features such has generous ground clearance, 4WD expertise and short overhangs. The most unique design includes the new iteration of the Suzuki logo that has been set within the grille, L-shaped tail-lights, stylized front bar, upward wedge line, hawk-eye-like LED headlights, integrated roof bars and fog light treatment to make the vehicle unique. It is available with a R19-shod clover-leaf alloy wheels. The vehicle has a wheelbase of 2.5 meters, length of 4 meters, width of 1.9 meters and a height of 1.6 meters. The Suzuki XA Alpha will be available with 5 doors which also includes reverse-opening rear doors. The vehicle is almost very similar to the Suzuki Vitara that was introduced in the year 1988 and it is expected to enter the Indian market first.

The first information about the new Dacia Duster Concept, in its world premiere at Geneva 2011.

Dacia Duster is the first result of collaboration between Renault Design Centre for Central Europe in Bucharest and Renault Design Technology Centre in Guyancourt (France). A very successful result, we would say.
The new car is trying to combine different styles: the cockpit is typical of a sports car driver and the car has access to a specific internal module of MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) and the high ground clearance is a characteristic of the crossover.
Dacia Duster expresses robustness, as the Logan has accustomed us with its angular style. The front is unique, inspiring power and the lights are still very much on the side, showing off with the prominent 21 inch wheels.

Figure reveals a side of the very compact car, very close to a coupe or hot hatch. However, doors that open in opposite side provides excellent access to a futuristic and also a pragmatic interior. Note the anti symmetric style: on the right are two doors, as the Mini Clubman, while the driver has just a large door.
Sure the car behind will be considered controversial, designers applying some innovative solutions: a “semi-wing” in the back side with aerodynamic role, large taillights, continuous, like the headlights, the side of the car, a hatchback that “bite” much of the roof and is bounded on the side of buildings shaped like little wings optics.

Interior places great emphasis and practicality – something highlighted by an unprecedented module, with door sliding to the front passenger and folding seats under the driver’s seat and rear seats fold in many different ways.