Paris Auto Show
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Mercedes-Benz displayed the SLR McLaren 722 edition supercar on its stand at the 2006 Paris Auto Show, and a warning for potential customers–MB will only build 150 of them. Developed with the aid of supercar legend Gordon Murray, the SLR McLaren 722 comes with a supercharged 5.5-liter V-8 developing 650 horsepower, and completes the 0-62 mph dash in just 3.6 seconds. Speed freaks will be happy to know that 124 mph comes up in 10.2 seconds and the car then reaches 186 mph in 28 seconds, finally topping out at 209 mph. The odd 722 labeling comes from a race held in 1955 in which Stirling...
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Paris: Venturi Fetish Electric CarMonaco’s Venturi Automobiles has displayed the latest version of its Venturi Fetish electric car at the Paris Auto Show. Hot on the heels of the fast-selling Tesla Roadster, Venturi is promoting the benefits of its own electric roadster. Its 31 batteries provide the electric motor with a peak...
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Paris: SEAT Leon Cupra
Seat showed off the Leon Cupra with 240 HP for the first time the public. It’s the highest performance car produced by the Spanish company and comes with a 177 kW/240 HP 2.0 TFSI engine, which gives it a max speed of 247 km/h and a 0-100km/h time of just 6.4s. In terms of the bodykit, the...
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2008 Audi R8 debuts at 2006 Paris auto show
Earlier we posted the official images of Audi’s futuristic R8 coupe. Now we have images taken live from the actual unveiling at the 2006 Paris Auto Show. Production will start in autumn of next year at Audi’s plant in Neckarsulm, with an annual output of only a few thousand. The quattro...
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2008 Audi R8 Unveiled
After the long drawn out gestation period Audi’s first ever mid-engined sports car is finally here. With the multitude of concept car and spy shot info that’s been circulating the net for months now, there isn’t anything really new to add. Sales of the new car will start in the...
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Saab to show Paris its bio-hybrid 9-3 Cabriolet concept
With the ensuing rise in oil prices around the world, the quest for alternative fuels and more efficient vehicles becomes ever more important. Saab has combined the best of both worlds with its bio-ethanol powered hybrid concept. Luxury hybrid vehicles are still a niche and Saab, a company known...
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Volkswagen has released details on the updated version of its Touareg SUV, which is set for a public debut at next week’s 2006 Paris Auto Show. Changes for the 2008 model include the new front and rear styling plus an upgraded interior featuring new seats and premium sound options. A new grille, spoilers and bumpers will differentiate the new model from the old, finished off with a revised set of tailpipes. Under the skin the Touareg gets a host of new and upgraded safety features including ABSPlus and ESP. Volkswagen’s patented ABSPlus manages to reduce breaking distances by up...
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Peugeot’s sexy 908 RC concept revealed
Combining the French love affair of big noses and high-tech diesels engines, Peugeot have created a stunning luxury sedan concept labelled the 908 RC. Due to make an official appearance at this year's Paris Auto Show, the 908 RC concept will showcase design trends that will filter down across new...
James Martinez
