Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to debut at Geneva


The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible will make its world debut on March 5 at the Geneva Motor Show.

"It's fitting to introduce the new Stingray convertible on the global stage at Geneva because Corvette is the face of Chevrolet the world over," said Susan Docherty, president and managing director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe. "It is an icon that has long been recognized and admired even in countries where it's never officially been offered."
There are Corvette owner and enthusiast clubs in more than 100 countries, and 58 percent of the 1.1 million fans who “Like” Corvette's official Facebook page reside outside the United States.
The Corvette Stingray convertible will deliver the same balance of technology, design and performance introduced on the coupe in January in Detroit.
"Every Corvette is designed at the outset as an open car," said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. "The new Stingray is no different, with the coupe and convertible designed to excel in any situation – be it your daily commute, a drive across the continent, or charging through twisting back roads."

Friday, February 8, 2013

2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition


Details and images have just been released of the 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition in conjunction with its public release at the ongoing 2013 Chicago Auto Show and the whole premise of the car is to turn the already insane 2014 GT-R into a completely different track machine.
The GT-R Track Edition will hit U.S-only dealerships in May, with just 150 units pinned for production and as the name suggests, the Track Edition has been specifically designed with track days in mind.
Performance tweaks include a firmer suspension setup thanks to Bilstein DampTronic dampers, track-tuned brake ducts, no rear seats and a few new aerodynamic features around the car. Unsurprisingly, the Track Edition’s suspension was set up at its second-home, the Nurburgring.
Under the hood, the 2014 GT-R Track Edition continues to deliver 545hp, albeit this time with better torque response from 4,500-6,000rpm thanks to new fuel injectors and an extra oil-pan baffle.
Although prices for the Track Edition have yet to be revealed, it’ll cost over $100,000 before options.