Watch and Hear Jaguar's Upcoming Two-Seater F-Type Roadster on the Road

FRIDAY, APRIL 06, 2012 |

As pointed out in the video by former F1 driver and commentator Martin Brundle, it's been a long time since Jaguar had a new two-seater sports car in its range – more than 50 years if you start counting from the presentation of the legendary E-Type in 1961, around 20 years if you take into consideration the limited production XJR-15 and XJ220 supercars.Jaguar's new proposal goes by the name F-Typeand it is based on last year's warmly received C-X16 concept coupe. Even though it will launch as a roadster model, a coupe will follow later on.
As we understand it, the F-Type will be positioned somewhere between the Porsche Boxster/Cayman and the 911 Coupe/Convertible providing Jaguar with a rival for both models.
Jaguar tells us that the F-Type will use a lightweight aluminum structure and that it will launch with "a range of petrol engines, including a new powerplant family", by which it probably means one or more V6 units.
After giving us the first images of the prototype model earlier this week, Jaguar also released a video of the F-Type, which you can watch below the jump.

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Limited Run Audi R8 GT Spyder Priced at $210,000*, Only 50 Coming to the States

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2012 |

The most exclusive and powerful version of the Audi R8 Spyder has arrived in the States. All in all, the Ingolstadt-based automaker will hand-build 333 examples of the R8 GT Spyder, 50 of which are destined for the U.S., each carrying an MSRP of $210,000 (€163,300), not including a $1,200 destination and delivery fee or local taxes.What you get for the price of a family house in some states such as Ohio, is a lighter and more powerful version of the R8 V10 Spyder.
In the GT, the 5.2-liter V10 engine with direct injection and has been boosted to an output of 560 horsepower and 540 Nm (398.3 lb-ft) of torque, while Audi's engineers trimmed the weight of the open-top model by 187.39 lbs (85kg).
All these measures help the R8 GT Spyder accelerate from zero to 60 mph (96km/h) in 3.8 seconds and reach an impressive top speed of 197 mph (317km/h).
Other highlights include a 10mm lower suspension with a stiffer calibration, an aero package, 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels, and brakes with ventilated and cross-drilled rotors.
First deliveries of the R8 GT Spyder will commence this month.

R8 GT Spyder Standard Features | Highlights:
− 5.2L 10-cylinder, gasoline engine, aluminum block
− quattro all-wheel-drive
− Exterior mirrors: power adjustable, heated Front Airbags: Driver and passenger full-size dual-stage front airbags and knee airbags
− Side airbags: Driver and passenger seat mounted head and thorax airbags
− Front disc brakes: 8-Piston calipers, perforated, internally vented
− Rear disc brakes: 4-Piston calipers, perforated, internally vented
− LED headlights and daytime running lights
− Sport seats, heated, 10-way power with 4-way power lumbar
− Audi navigation system plus, 6-disc CD changer, Sirius Satellite Radio, Aux-in jack with 7 speakers and 5-channel amplifier with a total output of 140 Watts
− Preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth®) with seatbelt microphone
R8 GT Specific Standard Features | Highlights:
− 19" R8 GT wheels with summer performance tires
− R tronic, 6-speed sequential gearbox with shift-by-wire technology and sports mode
− R8 GT specific sport suspension system
− R8 GT specific carbon fiber matte exterior mirrors
− R8 GT specific LED tail lights
− R8 GT specific aluminum door sill inserts
− R8 GT specific steering wheel
− R8 GT specific sport seats in Alcantara and leather
− R8 GT specific carbon fiber matte interior inlays (monoposto and interior door handles)
− R8 GT specific numbered aluminum gear knob
− Windshield frame in Alcantara
Optional Equipment | Highlights:− Audi navigation system plus with Audi music interface w/ iPod® cable (replaces 6-disc CD changer)
− Audi Carbon Ceramic Brakes
− Bang & Olufsen Sound System (12 speakers 495 watt)
− Titanium Finish 19" 5-arm-double-spoke-design aluminum alloy wheels with summer performance tires
− Forged Aluminum 19" 5-twin-spoke-Y-design in matte silver look with summer performance tires
− Carbon fiber matte door and center console panels
− Windscreen Frame in Fine Nappa Leather (interior)

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Mopar's 2013 Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute in the Flesh

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2012 |

On Tuesday, we brought the news on the 2013 Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute that was developed by Mopar both to celebrate its 75th birthday and to preview the performance and styling parts that will be available for customers in the fall as stage kits or á la carte from the brand's catalog.
Today we have live photos of the Dodge DartGTS 210 Tribute that offer us a better view of the car and the customizations made by Mopar.
These include the first stage appearance package with a matte black ground effects kit and a carbon-fiber hood with an air scoop, finished off by the bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels. The kit also decks out the interior with two-tone leather seats and trims and a sports steering wheel.
Stage two brings on some additional ponies to the 2.4-liter inline four through an ECU tune and an improved air-flow intake and low back-pressure exhaust, lifting output from 184HP to 210-horses.