2012 Audi R8

The Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car, which uses Audi's trademark quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. It was introduced by the German automaker Audi AG in 2006.

The car was exclusively designed, developed, and manufactured by Audi AG's high performance private subsidiary company, quattro GmbH, and is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo platform. The fundamental construction of the R8 is based on the Audi Space Frame, and uses an aluminium monocoque which is built around space frame principles. The car is built by quattro GmbH in a newly renovated factory at Audi's 'aluminium site' at Neckarsulm in Germany.
In 2005, Audi announced that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007, the Audi R8, based on the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, appearing at the 2003 International Geneva Motor Show, and 2003 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The R8 road car was officially launched at the Paris Auto Show on 30 September 2006. There was some confusion with the name, which the car shares with the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning R8 Le Mans Prototype (LMP). 6-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx described the R8 as "the best handling road car today". The Audi R8 is used as a safety car in Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and British Superbike Championship racing series.

The R8 is due to be replaced with a brand new model in calendar year 2014. The highest output version of Audi's new 4.0 liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine is expected to power the new car. This engine is scheduled to be previewed as a detuned version in the 2012 Audi S8- with 518 hp (386 kW) on tap. In the R8 application it is expected to produce about 600 hp. Combined with an approximate 200 lb (91 kg) weight loss, the new R8 is expected to compete well with the new Porsche 991 twin turbo model and will likely perform significantly better than the current R8 GT with a 0-60 mph time in 3.2 seconds and a quarter mile in less than 11 seconds. A dual clutch automated gearbox will be offered for the first time.

Audi R8 was first launched in 2007 and, although he was successful throughout his many years on the market, Audi is preparing for its major transformation for the 2012 model year (2013 for the U.S. market). The first part of the future model suggests that the car will receive an updated exterior and interior, and more powerful engines - both V8 and V10 options. The new Audi R8, as expected, in the summer of 2012.

For the exterior, R8 will receive only minor adjustments to the new design of the headlights and the LED changes millimeter spacing. The biggest changes will be found under the hood. 5.2 liter V10 engine will be tuned to deliver 533 horsepower, up from 518 hp today, and will be combined with a new seven-speed dual-clutch S-Tronic gearbox.

As for the V8, it will be upgraded to have the same characteristics found in the S5. This means that a total of 444 horsepower, compared to 424 today HP. The company also confirmed to be updated GT and GT Spyder version.

2013 Porsche 911 Turbo

2013 Porsche 911 Turbo

The new generation Porsche 911 (991) is scheduled to grace us with his presence at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year in his Carrera and Carrera Cabrio bodystyles. We saw a lot of spy photos showing the details of each of these options, but new spy shots revealed higher performance version - the 911 Turbo - which should be making its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.

For the new generation 911 Turbo, Porsche is the promotion of things with the appearance of a sporty, coupe-like proportions, and reduced overhangs. Large air intakes are located on the flanks of the 911 Turbo will be cool air to rush into a 3.8-liter flat six engine pumping out 550 HP. This engine will be coupled with the latest technologies Porsche, including the regeneration of the braking system and stop the launch of which will reduce fuel consumption by about 12%. The engine will be offered with an improved manual transmission as standard or optional Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission. PDK will have to not less than seven forward gears, which combines comfort converter automatic transmission with the dynamic gearshift of a sequential racing gearbox.

The new generation Porsche 911 Turbo will be available later in 2012.

2013 Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Turbo

2013 Porsche 911 Turbo

2013 Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche wants another sportscar between the 911 GT2 RS and 918 Spyder

Porsche

Cooking is something not in the headquarters of Porsche, and knowing that these guys, this can only mean one thing: a new car.

Gul is going on around Stuttgart is that Porsche is considering the introduction of a new supercar, which will be between 911 and 918 GT2 RS Spyder. The meaning of this idea is that the company wants a car that can bridge the gap between the price of 911 GT2 RS, which sold for $ 338,500, and 918 Spyder, which will be sold for $ 1.1 million.

2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

2011 Porsche 911 GT2

In an interview with Bloomberg, Porsche sales boss, Bernhard Mayer, said the company is considering the idea of ​​introducing a new Porsche supercar. "We are currently considering what options may be derived from this gap in the range," said Meyer.

"Between the top 911 and 918 Spyder, not a price range that we have not served, but where other vendors are selling a product."

2011 Porsche 911

Porsche 918 Spyder

Similarly, we know that Porsche is a hit, the new 911 GT2 RS is equipped with a 3.6 liter six-cylinder boxer engine, which increased by two turbochargers, produces 620 hp from 0 to 62 miles / h time in just 3.5 seconds, top speed 205 miles / hour, and an impressive range of Nurburgring, seven minutes and 18 seconds. Meanwhile, the 918 Spyder is equipped with engine V8, which produces over 500 horsepower and three electric motors with a total output of 218 horsepower. Rooms translate to 0-60 miles / hour while just 3.2 seconds and top speed of 198 miles / h and the Nurburgring lap under 7:30.

2010 Porsche 918 Spyder

2010 Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche 918 Spyder

Hyundai working on Corvette Z06 rival

Hyundai/Corvette Z06

The automotive industry has been sprinkled with the number of supercars rather unexpected countries in recent months. Samples from Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Poland and even clap, to give the major manufacturers of supercars a run for its money. Now, this is a rumor that we may be adding to the mix Hyundai as well. South Korean automaker is rumored to work on a new supercar, which would take the model as a Corvette Z06, Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911.

If produced, the new model can be sporty coupe based on the new all-aluminum company Tao 5.0-liter engine V8. The choice for transmission is still in the air, but because of the excessive weight of the car would be rear-wheel-drive model. Since it is placed above the Genesis R-Spec Coupe, expect that the new supercar to deliver more than 429 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque.

Hyundai, the new supercar will deliver the same options as a luxury sedan as Equus, including manual IPad owners and pick-ups and services, when the car needs service.

Of course, all this is only speculation at this time. Asked about the future supercar, Hyundai CEO John Krafcik said that there is a supercar in the works. In fact, he said, "No, no," and called the rumors "obscene nonsense." Anyone remember how many cars were born from a direct denial?