2011 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro

The Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro wheelbase measuring 2.81 meters (9.22 ft) provides for a kindly spacious interior. The seats are ergonomically shaped and adaptable in their layout. The angle of the rear seat backs can be attuned, and they can be laid flat very easily – it suffices to function the release catches in the cargo area so that they can be folded down onto the seat cushions. This increases the cargo volume from 460 to 1,480 liters (16.24 – 52.27 cu ft). The lithium-ion battery cells are located in a crash-proof area under the cargo floor, minimizing their impact on the cargo volume.

The Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro is motorized by a 2.0 TFSI producing 155 kW (211 hp) and an electric motor producing 40 kW (54 hp). This mixture provides for a system output of 180 kW (245 hp). The standard fuel consumption measured according to the NEDC is just 6.9 liters per 100 km (34.09 US mpg). The quattro permanent all-wheel drive system and an agile chassis are an invincible technology package.

The Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro will be appearing in the fourth quarter of 2011 at a initial price of EUR 53,700.

2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

Featuring a new handcrafted aluminium body, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato delivers a beautiful and muscular design not probable using pre-formed panel techniques. Using the influences and skill of nearly 100 years of heritage in the craft, every aluminium panel was shaped using an English wheel and traditionally crafted body bucks. Each front wing alone comprises seven divide pieces of aluminium, combined and then hand finished to give one flowing form. Another iconic Zagato design cue is the double bubble roof shaped in this case from five divide pieces illustrating further the strength of craftsmanship concerned in the construction of the V12 Zagato.

Designed for the focused driver, the V12 Zagato has been honed with pure driving pleasure in mind. The V12 Zagato combines Aston Martin’s most dynamic bonded aluminium platform with the power of the 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.

The V12 Vantage which forms the basis of the V12 Zagato has been established on the race track as early as 2009 with a class win in its debut race at the 24 hour race at Nürburgring whilst being close to production standard with only necessary safety modifications, reduced weight and re-tuned suspension but no extra aerodynamic enhancements. In 2011 the car has gone on to form the basis of the new Aston Martin GT3 race car unveiled last month.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato specification includes a bonded aluminium platform customized with a bespoke steel roll cage, front and rear double wishbone suspension with fully adaptable Multimatic DSSV Dampers and a 120ltr survival racing fuel tank.

2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC

The Vauxhall Astra GTC can be prearranged with a choice of four engines – one diesel and three petrols. With 165PS, the 2.0 CDTi is an upgraded account of the diesel that’s fitted to some models in the Insignia and Astra ranges. All engines have a diesel particulate filter, six-speed transmission and Start/Stop as standard, maximising economy and performance. Delivering 380Nm of torque (including overboost function) the 2.0 CDTi engine provides outstanding mid-range acceleration for the GTC, mutual with a 0-62mph time of 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 130mph.

That torque also allows the Vauxhall Astra GTC a relaxed cruising gait, meaning a mutual mpg of 57.6mpg and C02 emissions of just 129g/km. It also gives drivers a range potential in excess of 700 miles.

Start/Stop and a six-speed gearbox are also standard on both versions of the 1.4-litre Turbo petrol engine. With either 120PS or 140PS, the 1.4T achieves a combined 47.9mpg and 139g/km of C02 emissions, yet each still delivers crisp performance with utmost torque of 200Nm delivered between 1850-4200rpm.

The most powerful engine in the choice is the 1.6-litre Turbo, which produces 180PS and allows the GTC to hit a top speed of 132mph.

The Vauxhall Astra GTC series starts at £18,495 for the 120PS Sport 1.4 Turbo and extends to £22,430 for the 165PS SRi 2.0 CDTi.

2011 Audi A1 clubsport quattro

The heart of the Audi A1 club sport quattro is a classic Audi gasoline engine – a five-cylinder unit displacing 2.5 liters with turbo charging and straight fuel injection. Compared with the version used in the Audi TT RS and RS 3 Sportback on which it is based, the output of the TFSI has been augmented dramatically to 370 kW (503 hp) and 660 Nm (486.79 lb-ft) of torque. Maximum power is obtainable between 2,500 and 5,300 rpm.

The powerful engine catapults the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.7 seconds. From 0 to 200 km/h (124.27 mph) takes just 10.9 seconds, while the car goes from 80 to 120 km/h (49.71 to 74.56 mph) in fourth gear in just 2.4 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel drive, both taken from the TT RS and enhanced, deliver the power to all four wheels. Top speed is governed at 250 km/h (155.34 mph).

The Audi A1 clubsport quattro showcar rolls on 255/30 low-profile tires mounted on 19-inch alloy wheels with a sole turbine design. Sitting behind the wheels are large, inside ventilated disc brakes. Up front, six-piston calipers grab perforated carbon fiber-ceramic discs. Large steel discs are mounted on the rear axle. The coilover suspension of the A1 clubsport quattro features adaptable compression and rebound damping.

2011 MEC Design Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

MEC Design body kit for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG consists of Front Bumper with option of 1 or 2 piece Front Lip Spoiler/ optional LED Lighting (Front lips are also available in Carbon finish), Rear Bumper with 3 different Diffusor options / “Extreme” or “Formula” or “GT3″ (Diffusors are also obtainable in Carbon finish), Side skirts, possible with 4 LED’s per side, Rear Trunklid Spoiler (also available in Carbon finish), 2 Piece Window Spoiler (also available in Carbon finish) and Roof Airscoop (also available in Carbon finish).

The MEC Design Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG also comes with MEC Design Wheels mecxtreme3 Front axle 10,5×20 with 265/30 ZR 20 as well as rear axle 11,5×21 with 295/25 ZR 21; there is a probable combination of 11 or rather. 11,5×20 on the front joint with 12,5×20 on the rear axle.

2011 Flying Lizard Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

Flying Lizard unveiled a remembrance livery for the No. 80 and No. 81 Flying Lizard Porsches for the 2011 24 Heures du Mans. Created by California-based artist Troy Lee, the livery celebrates the history of Porsche at Le Mans, featuring the 28 drivers who have won the 24 Heures du Mans overall in a Porsche. The No. 80 and No. 81 designs are the same, implemented in complementary colors: candy metallic orange for the No. 80 and candy metallic blue for the No. 81; both anchored by a deep ocean blue. Primary colors offer a backdrop for the driver names and flags which weave throughout the design on the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR.

Joerg Bergmeister (Germany), Patrick Long (USA) and Lucas Luhr (Germany) will team in the Flying Lizard No. 80 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in the GTE Pro class. Darren Law (USA), Seth Neiman (USA) and Spencer Pumpelly (USA) will pilot the Flying Lizard No. 81 Porsche in the GTE Am class.