Lexus IS250

The Lexus IS lineup is the company's answer to the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Infiniti G37, and BMW 3 Series. The IS first went on sale in 2000, followed by the current generation, which launched in 2005. This generation IS started with the IS 250 and 350 sedans; as is still the case, the 250 comes with a 2.5-liter, 204-horsepower V-6 and a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.The newest members of the IS club are the IS 250/350C retractable hardtop convertibles. These use the same engines and transmissions as the sedans, but all-wheel drive is not available.

The IS 350 comes with a 306-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 with a six-speed automatic. Both are available with all-wheel drive. The next addition to the line was the IS F, which is as close to an M3, AMG, or Audi S model as you can get. The IS F is powered by a 5.0-liter V-8 with 416 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic, plus it comes with a lower, sport-tuned suspension and unique four-passenger cabin.

McLaren MP4-12C

The McLaren MP4-12C is the first in a series of high-performance sports car McLaren Automotive, the independent division car unveiled at the McLaren Technology Center in Woking, England. The 12C, and future models of the series, a challenge to the world’s best sports cars, will benefit from the know-how and the virtuosity of the McLaren Group.

Twenty years of sports car design, engineering and production, along with inspiring success in Formula 1 together Ron Dennis, McLaren Automotive Chairman ridden his plans for the final line-up by technology and customer service for the 21 cars to announce Century. The rules of the sports world are about to re-written.

With a rich history of McLaren Automotive division has already built the world’s most acclaimed super sports car, the McLaren F1 (1993-1998) and the world’s best-selling luxury super sports car, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (2003-2009). McLaren Automotive now sees the future with a revolutionary new line of sports cars.

After initial press test drives, many journalists placed the McLaren supercar below Ferrari’s latest toy, the 458 Italia because "it lacked the aural drama and sense of occasion to match its pace and dynamic ability." With the hard work and dedication already put into the MP4-12C, McLaren felt it necessary to tweak the supercar before it was delivered to its high-paying customers. Modifications such as an improved throttle response and a "fruitier" exhaust note were applied and will take effect only in Track mode. McLaren also said that these modifications were already planned, but the press criticism made the company hightail the changes before the vehicles were delivered.

K1 Evelio

The Slovak manufacturer has just revealed the K1 Evelio

Built on the basis of its initial model, the K1 Attack Roadster weighing less than 1000kg, produced since 2004 in Bratislava, the engineers decided to develop an electric propulsion and we appreciate the idea ...

The K1 Attack Roadster is based on a tubular "space frame" chassis and a fiberglass body, but to save weight (mostly on the electric version) the company would like to switch to carbon and aluminum, but it's all about cost ...

Although these are only preliminary data, I guess you can not wait to know its specifications: powered by a 200hp motor, the Evolio’s speed is limited at a 145kph but 0 to 100kph should take less than 3.2 seconds... K1 opted for Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries that offer a range between 160 and 240 km depending on the type of driving.

Technology demonstrator aimed to attract potential investors the K1 Evelio could emerge if the public shows enough interest.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing

The Gullwing is back in a new form, paying homage to the original 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL. But the 2010-2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is supposed to be a supercar for everyday use, ditching McLaren in favour of in-house development by AMG.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG embodies a blend of consummate automotive fascination and high tech. The super sports car delivers a compelling mix of purist styling, consistent lightweight design and superior driving dynamics. At the same time, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG fully lives up to all the expectations of hallmark Mercedes everyday practicality and optimum safety. In essence, the new ‘Gullwing’ offers the ideal synthesis of the strengths of Mercedes-Benz and AMG.Underneath the long hood is a 571 hp 6.3-litre V8 engine with 650 Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automanual gearbox, a lightweight structure molded largely from carbon-fibre and aluminium double-wishbone suspension. Weighing in at 1,620 kg, the SLS AMG can do the 0-100 kph sprint in 3.8 seconds, with an electronically-limited top speed of 317 kph.

The car’s trademark feature is the set of “gullwing” doors. The doors require less room to open than conventional coupe doors and can be completely opened in standard sized garages. The simplistic interior can be customised in various colours, and is fitted with sports seats, metal trim, leather and optional carbon appliqués.

Among other things, the centre console incorporates the AMG DRIVE UNIT, which enables SLS owners to customise their vehicle’s set-up. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission is operated by means of the E-SELECT lever.

The new super sports car from Mercedes-Benz and AMG makes for an alluring proposition with its unrivalled technology package: aluminium spaceframe body with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine developing 420 kW/ 571 hp peak output, 650 Nm of torque and dry sump lubrication, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration, sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones and a kerb weight of 1620 kilograms based on the DINstandard – this superlative combination guarantees driving dynamics of the highest order. The ideal front/rear weight distribution of 47 to 53 percent and the vehicle’s low centre of gravity are testimony to the uncompromising sports car concept. The ‘Gullwing’ accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, before going on to a top speed of 317 km/h (electronically limited). The fuel consumption of 13.2 litres per 100 kilometres (combined) puts it at the front of the competitive field (all figures provisional).

“Our customers will experience with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG the expertise of Mercedes-AMG, built up over 40 years of motor racing. The unrivalled technology package delivers outstanding driving dynamics coupled with moderate fuel consumption figures – part and parcel of the modern-day AMG,” says Volker Mornhinweg, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

“The styling of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is not only very special because of the exclusive gullwing doors. Our aspiration is to utilise this interpretation to create the classic of tomorrow and roll out the most alluring sports car of the 21st century. Our aim is also to create a new design icon, which shapes the incomparable legend of our brand, alongside Mercedes models like the CLS or the SL. At the same time, the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG paves the way for the design philosophy of forthcoming Mercedes-Benz sports cars”, says Gorden Wagener, Head of Design at Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Design: purist, distinctive and passionate