SAAB prepares premier wagon 5.9

SAAB prepares for Geneva Motor Show, the premiere touring on the base model 9-5. In some markets, this modification will be called the Sport Combi, and on the other – Sport wagon.

Universal will receive a sporty silhouette, while a roomy luggage compartment volume of 527 liters. With the rear seats folded is obtained space for cargo up to 1,586 liters.

The range of engines remains the same as the sedan: 1.6 petrol turbo engine (180 hp), 2.0 (220 hp) and 2.8 liters (300 hp) and turbo volume of 2.0 liters and 160 hp For the most powerful engines will be available all-wheel drive transmission

Cadillac is preparing for the premiere of Paris

Cadillac at the Paris Motor Show will bring its entire new range, including the CTS-V sedan and SUV Escalade Hybrid.

CTS-V Coupe - European premiere of this year's brightest new luxury brand. Coupe is equipped with a 6.2-liter engine V8 with 564 hp and accelerates to 100 km / h in 3,9 seconds. Model on the assembly line since the summer, while sales in Europe will begin with the end of the year.

Escalade Hybrid - a full-size premium SUV, equipped with fuel-efficient two-mode hybrid. It reduces fuel consumption in the urban cycle of 40% and significantly reduce emissions of CO2. When driving at low speed machine uses only the electric motor. In addition, Escalade Hybrid is equipped with a system Active Fuel Management, breaking in eco-mode half-cylinder 6-liter V8.

Other models, which will also be presented on the stand Cadillac - CTS Coupe, CTS Sports Wagon, CTS-V Sedan and the crossover SRX. For implementation of its Cadillac models deploy an updated dealer network in the amount of about 40 dealerships in key markets in Europe.

Ford Focus ST - premiere in Paris

Shortly before the premiere, at the Paris Motor Show, Ford announced details of the new Focus ST.

The top model line is the front bumper of the Focus with the developed grille, new bodywork and rear spoiler. Characteristic which distinguishes ST - located in the center exhaust pipes. Inside Focus ST - new sport seats, as well as elements of decoration from the Carboniferous.

Under the hood "charged" version of the Focus - a new family of EcoBoost petrol turbo 2-liter and a power of 250 hp It is expected that it will disperse the Focus ST to the "hundreds" for 6 seconds and top speed is 250 km / h. Sales of new items will start no earlier than 2012, but it can be seen at the booth Ford, along with other modifications to the family Focus - at the Paris Motor Show, the first time they will be presented together.

In addition to the Focus, at the Ford stand will be presented to the new Mondeo, which premiered at the Moscow International Motor Show, as well as Compact MPV C-Max and Grand C-Max.

The most powerful Porsche 911 GT2RS presented in Moscow

At the Moscow International Motor Show, the premiere of the most powerful sports car in the history of Porsche.

Under the hood, Porsche 911 GT2RS - six-cylinder boxer engine with a 3.6 liter twin-turbocharged, which develops 620 hp and 700 Nm. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes 3.5 seconds, top speed - 330 km / h. GT2RS - rear-wheel drive, comes with manual transmission.

Porsche 911 GT2RS has the most lightweight design, so, suspension parts are made of aluminum instead of steel, rear glass - plastic, the hood is made of carbon fiber. It's used the lithium-ion battery, which is lighter than standard. Through these decisions, vehicle weight is reduced to 1370 kg - this is 70 kg less than the weight of the base Porsche 911 GT2.

External contrast GT2RS - large air intakes in the front bumper, new rims with central mount, extended arches and large rear spoiler.

The most powerful Porsche to be released in an edition of 500 copies and offered in Russia and Europe.

The premiere of the new Toyota Highlander

Crossover Toyota Highlander new generation presented in Moscow. Sales in Russia will begin this fall.

The best place for Highlander», - says the president of OOO "Toyota Motor" Takeshi Crossover must take place in the Toyota lineup between the RAV4 and Land Cruiser Prado. The appearance of the crossover determines front wings, the shape of which reflects the characteristic of this class of machine power and reliability, and smooth line sidewalls connecting door handles, rear fenders and headlights.

The body of the seven-seat car has a length of 4785 mm, wheelbase 2790 mm, the clearance of 206 mm and a width of 1,910 mm. With these dimensions, the Highlander spacious lounge and a roomy trunk. When folded the seats of the second and third row can make room for a very oversized luggage.

The machine is equipped with V6 3,5 liter engine that develops 273 hp and 337 Pm torque. Transmission - automatic five-speed. Maximum speed - 180 km / h, acceleration time and "hundreds" - 8,2 seconds.

In the basic equipment includes audio system with despleem 3,5, rearview camera, three-zone climate control, keyless start system, cruise control, leather upholstery, powered front seats, door actuator boot and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Start of official sales Toyota Highlander is scheduled for October 20, and receive pre-orders will take place already during the Moscow Motor Show, immediately after the premiere.

Lancia Stratos-soon premiere

Revived Lancia Stratos is preparing for the official premiere, which will be held at the Paris Motor Show this autumn.

The car created studio Pininfarina to order chapter’s manufacturer of automotive components Brose Michael Stoschek.

A mid-engined sports car built on a shortened chassis of Ferrari F430 Scuderia; he also became a contributor to 483-horsepower V8. Car body is made completely of carbon fiber, making it weighs only 1,240 kg, and power supply capacity is an impressive 364 hp ton. At the same time to reach the ideal weight distribution on axes - 50/50.

The car had already passed the test rides at the test site FIAT in Balloch. According to preliminary data, will be released a limited batch of 20 copies.

Originally Stratos Rally was a prototype built for the factory team, and according to the rules of FIA Lancia launched a homologation of the party. Total from 1972 to 1974 were produced 492 copies.