2012 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER (HYBRID)
The Porsche 918 Spyder is the first plug-in hybrid car from Porsche. It is equipped with a 3.4 liter V8 engine supplemented by three electric motors delivering 218 horsepower. The 7-speed gearbox system incorporates a double clutch delivering power to the rear axle. The 918 spyder is capable of a 0-100 km/h dash in 3.2 seconds and tops out at about 320 km/h. Porsche will produce only 918 units each with a $845,000 price tag. Booked yours yet?
The Porsche 918 Spyder is the first plug-in hybrid car from Porsche. It is equipped with a 3.4 liter V8 engine supplemented by three electric motors delivering 218 horsepower. The 7-speed gearbox system incorporates a double clutch delivering power to the rear axle. The 918 spyder is capable of a 0-100 km/h dash in 3.2 seconds and tops out at about 320 km/h. Porsche will produce only 918 units each with a $845,000 price tag. Booked yours yet?
ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE
The Virage is a new entry that sits between the DB9 and the DBS. It is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 producing 490hp. The interior of the Virage is handcrafted and this takes up to 70 hours for each vehicle.
The Virage is a new entry that sits between the DB9 and the DBS. It is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 producing 490hp. The interior of the Virage is handcrafted and this takes up to 70 hours for each vehicle.
2012 BMW M5
The power plant is an all new 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, similar to the engine found in the X5M producing around 550bhp. It delivers power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed double-clutch ’box. You can expect it to shoot from a standing start to 100kmh in around 4.5 seconds and continue to an electronically limited top speed of 248kmh.
The power plant is an all new 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, similar to the engine found in the X5M producing around 550bhp. It delivers power to the rear wheels via a seven-speed double-clutch ’box. You can expect it to shoot from a standing start to 100kmh in around 4.5 seconds and continue to an electronically limited top speed of 248kmh.
LEXUS LF-Gh
The Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept takes the company’s L-Finesse design philosophy one step forward and combines style, performance, efficiency, and environmental compatibility with advanced, new technologies.
All New Volkswagen Beetle
A wide range of innovative optional equipment will also be available, ranging from Keyless Access through satellite navigation systems and a panoramic sunroof to bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights – all of which are available for the first time on a Beetle.
A wide range of innovative optional equipment will also be available, ranging from Keyless Access through satellite navigation systems and a panoramic sunroof to bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights – all of which are available for the first time on a Beetle.
by Tosan Aduayi for Trendy Africa media (Carliners)
