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AMG Rolls Out the Big Guns
AMG, the performance arm of Mercedes-Benz, continued to roll out new, high-powered spin-offs at this year's Geneva show. At the top end of the range is the SL65, a 612-horsepower version of the automaker's SL sports car, featuring a twin-turbo V-12 engine. The CLK63, meanwhile, features AMG's new 6.3-liter V-8, the first engine developed specifically by the tuner brand-within-a-brand. The 481-horsepower convertible will launch from 0-60 in just 4.6 seconds, noted AMG chief Volker Mornhingweg.
BMW Has Carrera Fighter in Z4 M Coupe
Faster than the Porsche Carrera, but less expensive than the Boxster. No wonder BMW officials were smiling during the preview of their new Z4 M Coupe on Tuesday. The hardtop version of the Z4 roadster will make an impressive 343 horsepower with its 3.2-liter in-line six. The motor is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. While final prices haven't been announced, TheCarConnection.com was told to expect something under $55,000. Meanwhile, a base version of the Z4 coupe will share the roadster's conventional powertrain, while a 400-horsepower race-ready version will also be launched later this year.
Honda Backing Away from Hybrids?
Recent reports have suggested that Honda is having second thoughts about hybrid powertrains. It's fair to say that CEO Takeo Fukui isn't rushing to fill the automaker's lineup with the high-mileage technology - at least not yet. While he told TheCarConnection.com hybrids have great potential, he stressed that it will be hard to push the technology into the mainstream "unless (production) costs come down." The outspoken executive said that while they represent an ecologically-friendly alternative, "there has to also exist a good business equation," and that is hard to justify right now, Fukui said. "We'll probably have more" than the current Insight, Accord and Civic hybrids, he suggested, but when remains a question. Besides, he added, the hybrid "is not the only solution." Honda, Fukui said, is looking at a variety of other options, including ethanol and diesel powertrains, as well as hydrogen power
Lamborghini: More Power With LP 640
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AMG Rolls Out the Big Guns
AMG, the performance arm of Mercedes-Benz, continued to roll out new, high-powered spin-offs at this year's Geneva show. At the top end of the range is the SL65, a 612-horsepower version of the automaker's SL sports car, featuring a twin-turbo V-12 engine. The CLK63, meanwhile, features AMG's new 6.3-liter V-8, the first engine developed specifically by the tuner brand-within-a-brand. The 481-horsepower convertible will launch from 0-60 in just 4.6 seconds, noted AMG chief Volker Mornhingweg.
BMW Has Carrera Fighter in Z4 M Coupe
Faster than the Porsche Carrera, but less expensive than the Boxster. No wonder BMW officials were smiling during the preview of their new Z4 M Coupe on Tuesday. The hardtop version of the Z4 roadster will make an impressive 343 horsepower with its 3.2-liter in-line six. The motor is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. While final prices haven't been announced, TheCarConnection.com was told to expect something under $55,000. Meanwhile, a base version of the Z4 coupe will share the roadster's conventional powertrain, while a 400-horsepower race-ready version will also be launched later this year.
Honda Backing Away from Hybrids?
Recent reports have suggested that Honda is having second thoughts about hybrid powertrains. It's fair to say that CEO Takeo Fukui isn't rushing to fill the automaker's lineup with the high-mileage technology - at least not yet. While he told TheCarConnection.com hybrids have great potential, he stressed that it will be hard to push the technology into the mainstream "unless (production) costs come down." The outspoken executive said that while they represent an ecologically-friendly alternative, "there has to also exist a good business equation," and that is hard to justify right now, Fukui said. "We'll probably have more" than the current Insight, Accord and Civic hybrids, he suggested, but when remains a question. Besides, he added, the hybrid "is not the only solution." Honda, Fukui said, is looking at a variety of other options, including ethanol and diesel powertrains, as well as hydrogen power
Lamborghini: More Power With LP 640
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I am a fan of tha Z4M coupe (especially in that Interlagos Blue color).
Not sure about the weight of it but I'm hoping it won't weigh more than 3300lbs (3000 would be awesome with its 343hp).
And with a price tag much less than the Cayman S, this may be the car to get.
Not sure about the weight of it but I'm hoping it won't weigh more than 3300lbs (3000 would be awesome with its 343hp).
And with a price tag much less than the Cayman S, this may be the car to get.
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Originally Posted by MulderATO,Mar 2 2006, 02:31 PM
BMW Has Carrera Fighter in Z4 M Coupe
Faster than the Porsche Carrera, but less expensive than the Boxster. No wonder BMW officials were smiling during the preview of their new Z4 M Coupe on Tuesday. The hardtop version of the Z4 roadster will make an impressive 343 horsepower with its 3.2-liter in-line six. The motor is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. While final prices haven't been announced, TheCarConnection.com was told to expect something under $55,000. Meanwhile, a base version of the Z4 coupe will share the roadster's conventional powertrain, while a 400-horsepower race-ready version will also be launched later this year.
Faster than the Porsche Carrera, but less expensive than the Boxster. No wonder BMW officials were smiling during the preview of their new Z4 M Coupe on Tuesday. The hardtop version of the Z4 roadster will make an impressive 343 horsepower with its 3.2-liter in-line six. The motor is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. While final prices haven't been announced, TheCarConnection.com was told to expect something under $55,000. Meanwhile, a base version of the Z4 coupe will share the roadster's conventional powertrain, while a 400-horsepower race-ready version will also be launched later this year.
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