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Mercedes S250 CDI BlueEfficiency
Chevrolet Orlando
Hyundai Sonata 2.0T by RIDES to debut at SEMA
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale
Mopar V-10 Challenger Drag Pak
Audi R8 Dione by SR Auto Group
Hyundai i20 Sport Edition by Brabus
Audi Quattro Concept Rally
2011 Roush 5XR
TopSpeed's 2010 Paris Auto Show Recap: The Production Models

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 04:00 PM PDT

Mercedes has unveiled at the Paris Auto Show the S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, the world’s most fuel-efficient luxury sedan. It is powered by four-cylinder turbo engine that delivers 204 HP and 500 NM of torque and delivers a total of 5,7 liters engine per 100 kilometers. The car sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 8,2 seconds and can hit a top speed of 150 mph.

The engine is mated to ECO start/stop system. This system shuts down the engine as soon as the vehicle comes to a stop – e.g. at traffic lights – and the driver continues to press the brake pedal while it is stationary. The engine starts again immediately as soon as the driver releases the brake pedal or presses the accelerator pedal.

The ECO start/stop function will not switch the engine off for example if the desired interior temperature has yet to be reached, if the driver has switched off the system or if drive programmes "S" or "M" are active. An intelligent control system ensures that all functions and comfort systems otherwise remain in operation during the stop phase.

Press release after the jump.

Mercedes S250 CDI BlueEfficiency originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 16:00 EST.

Chevrolet Orlando

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 09:30 PM PDT

Chevrolet unveiled the Orlando concept at the 2008 Paris Auto Show two years ago. This concept was their first seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), and now, at the same show, the company will unveil the production version Orlando. Sales in Europe will begin in early 2011.

The production version will receive a lower roofline and a crossover inspired silhouette, but it will also get a recognizable Chevrolet ’face’ that is illustrated by the split radiator grille and bow-tie badge. The interior of the car will also feature a Corvette inspired dual cockpit and ambient blue backlighting in the center console.

Under the hood there will be a choice of three of Chevrolet’s latest fuel efficient engines: a 1.8 liter gasoline engine with power output of 141 hp and two diesel units, the latest version of Chevrolet’s 2.0 liter engine with outputs of 131hp (low output) or 163 hp (high output).

Press release after the jump.

Chevrolet Orlando originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 21:30 EST.

Hyundai Sonata 2.0T by RIDES to debut at SEMA

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 03:00 PM PDT

A few days ago we reported about Hyundai’s first announcement for the SEMA Show: a Hyundai Genesis Coupe by ARK. Today is time for the second one: a 2011 Sonata Turbo 2.0T tuned by Rides. Official debut will be made on November the 2nd.

The Rides Sonata 2.0T comes with 20-inch concave monobloc wheels, matte pearl white paint and a slew of carbon fiber components including the roof, grill, interior trim, side mirrors and rear diffuser. To complete the design, fabricators will incorporate custom LED fog lights into the bumper.

The interior will be inspired by the Ferrari F430. There will be a strategically placed stitched leather throughout and carbon fiber trim accents. Those strapped into the leather driver's seat will take pleasure in performance upgrades including turbo and intake enhancements, and a quad tip dual exhaust.

Stay tuned for the official details on the car!

Press release after the jump.

Hyundai Sonata 2.0T by RIDES to debut at SEMA originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 15:00 EST.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 02:30 PM PDT

Maserati may err on the side of of caution when choosing between luxury and speed, but eventually speed-loving fanatics have no choice but to reveal their road-gripping, fire-breathing side. Alas, we now have evidence of Maserati’s wild side. Just a couple of weeks before the Italian luxury brand was set to unveil their new special edition Gran Turismo at the Paris Auto Show, the company has jumped the gun and released the first official details of the fastest, lightest, and most powerful Maserati in the line-up. We hope everyone is just as intrigued as we were because this is a side of Maserati that should come out more often.

The special edition is called the GranTurismo MC Stradale and is due to go on sale in Europe in the first quarter of 2011 with a U.S. launch shortly thereafter. It is powered by a 4.2 liter V8 engine that delivers 450 HP - an improvement over the standard 405 HP - while still offering the same fuel consumption as a standard Gran Turismo. It also comes with an improved aerodynamic down force and will brake the 186 mph barrier.

Inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and the race-winning GT4 motorsport models, the Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale special edition has been tweaked and modified as a direct result of the lessons learned from Maserati’s three racing programs. But what makes this vehicle even better is that it’s road legal.

More details about the car will be released closer to its official unveiling.

Updated 10/01/2010: Maserati has unveiled new images revealing the car’s interior and also a new video of the car. Check them out!

Press release after the jump.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 14:30 EST.

Mopar V-10 Challenger Drag Pak

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 02:00 PM PDT

Mopar has unveiled today the 2011 V-10 Challenger Drag Pak, before the official debut set to be made at SEMA Show. The Mopar Challenger V-10 Drag Pak is priced at $85,512 and comes with three options: Competition Package priced at $7,950, a Mopar logo body wrap priced at $950 and a range of body colors priced at $6,800.

It comes equipped with an 8.4-liter 512 cubic-inch engine with a 2-speed automatic transmission. Based on the 2011 Dodge Challenger and finished in a Stock Eliminator and Super Stock configuration, the 2011 Mopar Challenger V-10 Drag Pak is the first and only 500-plus cubic-inch V-10 drag-race package car. The car features competition wheels and tires, a Mopar solid rear axle with performance gear ratio, a 2-speed drag race transmission with integrated roll control, a complete competition fuel system with fuel cell, and a complete interior with gauge package.

Press release after the jump.

Mopar V-10 Challenger Drag Pak originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 14:00 EST.

Audi R8 Dione by SR Auto Group

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 01:00 PM PDT

SR Auto Group made quite a passion for the Audi R8. First they revealed the R8 V10 Project Valkyrie and then the Project Pur R8 'Phantom'. And now they came with a new package based on the German sports car. This time it is called "Dione ."

The exterior package includes: PPI Razor carbon fiber front grill, PPI Razor carbon fiber front lip, PPI Razor carbon fiber GTR wing and PPI Razor carbon fiber side skirts. And of course do not forget the amazing exterior paint: Matte Finish with Jet Blue Metallic. The car sits on 20" Volk Racing VRG2 wheels.

As for the car’s performances, SR Auto Group added a new RSC exhaust system, but they did not reveal if this will improve in any way the engine’s performances.

So, until now the tuner updated the R8 coupe version, in both V10 and V8 versions. We guess that next on their list is the Spyder version.

Audi R8 Dione by SR Auto Group originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 13:00 EST.

Hyundai i20 Sport Edition by Brabus

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 12:00 PM PDT

Brabus is famous for tuning German models, and it usually goes for sportiness and luxury. But this time the German tuner went in a totally new and unexpected direction. The German tuner, in close cooperation to Hyundai developed the special edition i20 Sport.

The exterior package includes: body-colored front skirt and wheelarch flares to the exterior, while a glossy radiator grille mesh insert, black bezel headlights and daytime running lights are also introduced. The car’s sporty appearance is completed with the inclusion of a glossy B-pillar, smoked windows, dark red tinted rear lights and 17-inch Brabus alloy wheels with Yokohama tires.

On the interior the tuner added Orange leather Recaro seats, a black leather gearshift cover with orange-colored seams, a chrome gear shift knob, a leather-wrapped center console, leather-covered door panels, and a 7-inch touch screen navigation all bring added verve to the driving experience.

Press release after the jump.

Hyundai i20 Sport Edition by Brabus originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 12:00 EST.

Audi Quattro Concept Rally

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 11:00 AM PDT

Next to the standard Quattro concept, Audi has also displayed at the Paris Auto Show a rally version for it. However this model only was in display, with no official details on it. But if you take a look at the image, you will notice it comes painted in red, white and black as an homage to the early 1980s.

Besides this features it will be distinguished from the usual Quattro concept by a ventilated hood, a massive front lip spoiler, aerodynamic changes around the wheels, polycarbonate racing windows, a big rear wing and the German flag added on the sides. Like the standard concept it also gets center-locking 20-inch alloy wheels. It also gets numerous carbon fiber inserts and LED lights.

The Quattro Concept is powered by a five-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers an impressive 408 HP and sprints the car from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.9 seconds.

Audi Quattro Concept Rally originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 11:00 EST.

2011 Roush 5XR

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 10:00 AM PDT

Roush Performance has unveiled a new tuning package for the 2011 Ford Mustang. It is called 5XR and will be limited to only 150 units and is priced at $15,390 in addition to the cost of the base Mustang chassis.

The 5XR package includes a R2300 ROUSHcharger that increases the engine’s power to an impressive 525 HP and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. The package also includes a ROUSH suspension kit, front struts, rear shocks and rear springs, front and rear stabilizer bars and 20-inch chrome rims with high-performance Cooper RS3 tires.

The aesthetic package a ROUSH front fascia with driving lamps, front chin splitter, side rocker splitters, rear valance and three-piece decklid spoiler, an upper billet grille and a unique 2011 ROUSH 5XR Mustang graphics package.

"I'm always excited to get an opportunity to work on a new engine, and the Ford 5.0-liter is a great platform. It has 412 horsepower to begin with, but our group was able to coax out another 113 horsepower with the ROUSHcharger. The 2011 ROUSH 5XR runs fast, sounds great, and is another amazing addition to the ROUSH Mustang heritage," said Jack Roush, motorsports legend and chairman of ROUSH Enterprises.

Press release after the jump.

2011 Roush 5XR originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 10:00 EST.

TopSpeed's 2010 Paris Auto Show Recap: The Production Models

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 09:00 AM PDT

We love automotive shows and there isn’t a better place in the world to have one than Paris, France. Geneva would be a close second, but we’re pretty sure Paris wins. The bright lights of the city, the wonderful concept cars and the gorgeous European models. There isn’t a whole lot in this world that is better than that.

This years Paris Motor Show was brilliant in mostly every way. We had concepts from Jaguar and a few other companies. There were new models from Land Rover, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and even Italian exotic sports car makers Ferrari and Lamborghini.

Below, we have detailed nearly every one of the cars that was shown at the auto show, including the new Ford Focus ST, Land Rover Evoque and the new Mercedes-Benz CLS, the car that started the four-door coupe range. Some were very interesting, while others were normal is mostly every way.

Hit the jump to see the list of production cars,

TopSpeed's 2010 Paris Auto Show Recap: The Production Models originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 1 October 2010 09:00 EST.

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