Pictures might be enough for some, but we wanted to show the Nissan GT-RSpec V in action. Then this little video clip landed in our lap along with some juicy details of the new Super-Godzilla.
While we actually don’t have a clue what is being said in this video (Anyone understand japanese?), we can assume Nissan is throwing down the gauntlet and challenging Porsche, Lamborghini, Chrysler, Chevrolet, and anyone else who wants to step up and play with the new GT-R. Sounds like a perfect time for another ‘Ring showdown.
And not being content with just a video, we also wanted more details of the Nissan GT-R, and a couple of quick phone calls over to Nissan of North America got us the following: Read the rest of this entry »
Just a month after the first spy photos came in giving us the rebirth of the legendary Mercedes-Benz Gullwing, spy photographer Rich Truesdell has captured yet another impeccable look at the future supercar – one that this time offers a high resolution view of the model testing in the California desert. As you’ll see, the next Mercedes Benz Gullwing still boasts an exceptional amount of camouflage, but the demeanor of the original 300 SL is still present, with a bit of imagination anyway.
In addition to the various photos they captured of the Gullwing, Automotive Traveler also published a number of details for what they believe we can expect from the future model. Power is likely to come from AMG’s 6.2-Liter V8 outputting around 600 horsepower, mated to a 8-speed transaxle. Curb weight is expected to come in under 1,700 kilograms with the help of an ultra-stiff aluminum and carbon fiber space frame, the result of which will be a 0-62 mph time of about 3.7 seconds. And in terms of size, the next Gullwing is expected to be slightly larger than the outgoing SLR McLaren, with early estimates giving the Merc a length of roughly 4,650mm, a width of 1,950mm and a height of 1,250mm.
Loads of spy photos of the forthcoming 2010 Mercedes E-Class emerge, with spy shots giving us a fresh look at both the 2010 Mercedes BenzE Class and the 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG. Just like previous spy shots, both the headlights and taillights of the next E-Class remain heavily disguised, but the side contours are almost distinguishable despite the heavier camouflage over both the front and rear wheel arches.
As for the technical specifications of the 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG (internally named the W212E class), power is expected to be supplied courtesy of the 6.2-Liter AMG V8 featured in the current MercedesE Class, and 0-62 mph time should remain consistent with the outgoing model (about 4.5 seconds). Completing the package will most likely be the usual array of AMG-tuned goodness, including a high performance braking system, sport suspension system, etc.
Our friends at MotorAuthority, who love pasting their name all over things, have published some pics taken of the soon to be released Audi R8 Spyder driving around without any camouflage. This particular Audi R8 Spyder has been spotted testing on the famous Nurburgring in Germany.
A forum member over on VWVortex caught a mildly disguised Nissan 370Z on the freeway, and the two shots shown here give us better glimpse of what to expect when the new Nissan Z debuts in Los Angeles this November.
It’s been widely reported that the upcoming 2010 Nissan 370Z will be shortened by 4 inches and will ride on a slightly widened track, but without a profile shot, it’s hard to tell. The rear three-quarter view shows redesigned rear windows that are slightly smaller, with the bottom edge angling steeply towards the roofline. The rear glass of the hatch is sunken in, and incorporates a small spoiler into the trunk lid, while the fenders appear wider than the outgoing model and the tail lamps are equipped with LEDs.
