Peugeot 207

THE FIRST photos of the all new french supermini 207, have just leaked out, a week before its official presentation. The 207 will start its career with three petrols engines. 1.4 8v 75 hp, 1.4 16V with 90 hp and 1.6 with 110 hp. Peugeot will also unveil the 207 GTi and RS which will wear a 1.6 Turbo engine co-developed with BMW (it will be used on the next Mini) that produces 143 & 170 hp respectevely. In 2007, Peugeot will add 2 more versions to the range, the coupe-cabrio CC and the station wagon SW.

Lamborghini Miura Concept

Lamborghini brings back a legendary name from the company’s past with the breathtaking “Lamborghini Miura Concept”. which its the first vehicle to be conjured from Walter de’ Silva, Head of Lamborghini Design.
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, the Miura was originally designed by Marcello Gandini and was first publicly presented at the 1966 Geneva Show.
De’ Silva has redesigned every aspect of the car while remaining absolutely faithful to the original form. The new car retains the extraordinary purity of line characteristic of the original Miura. The designer’s intervention has been defined by refining the contours and eliminating any superfluous detail in order to enhance the clean, simple lines and perfectly-balanced proportions of the original that so impassioned enthusiasts. The restyling of the lower part of the body takes the car’s structural strength and aerodynamic performance to new heights, without disturbing the delicate aesthetic equilibrium.
And so a true design icon is reborn. “Over the last two years,” explains Walter de’ Silva, “I have often dreamt of redesigning the Miura. Now, thanks to my new position at the head of Lamborghini design and the enthusiastic support of the Lamborghini CEO, Stephan Winkelmann, I have been able to turn that dream into a reality.”
The “Lamborghini Miura Concept” will be on show at the Lamborghini stand at the 2006 NAIAS SHOWin Detroit.

Aston Martin Rapide Concept

In Detroit Aston Martin will show a four door concept car. The Rapide which has been clearly inspired by the DB9, is intended to compete with cars like the Maserati Quattroporte, Bentley Continental Flying Spur and the future Porsche Panamera

The Rapide which is based on the same platform as the DB9 and V8 Vantage is slmost five meters long and weighs about 1,900 kg. Under the hood lays a 480hp V12 engine. If Fords give the ok, the Rapide could go in production in 2008.

Ferrari 599 GTB

These photo's of the Ferrari 599 GTB have just leaked in the internet. This model, which borrows styling cues from the 250GT will replace the 575 Maranello. Based on a shortened platform of the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, the GTB promises to offer more space for passengers is and there luggage. As of the price, 599 GTB will cost more than the F430 and less than the 612 Scaglietti. The driving force behind the GTB is a more powerful version of Scaglietti's V12 6.0 which produces nearly 600 hp Expect a 0-62mph in about 4,0 sec

Chevrolet Camaro in Grey

Well here it is at last! The concept, which draws closely to the 1969 model features a 6.0 liter V8 with 395 hp

Prodrive P2 Coupe -Impreza WRX STi

If you don't like the family likes of the Impreza, Subaru Rallye expert, Prodrive has the solution: an all new coupe concept based on the Japanese legend. But that's not all, as the Prodrive P2 Coupe has a tweaked 2.0 turbo boxer engine that produces 345hp enough for 174mph and a whopping 3.8 seconds for the 0-60 mph sprint. The car also features Prodrive's own anti-lag and active torque dynamics systems.

Although officially, Prodrive has no plans to build a production edition, if the P2 receives great attention from the public, the British based company maybe tempted to go ahead and make this car.

Hyundai HCD-9 Talus Concept

According to Hyundai, the Talus Concept which will be shown at Detroit, gives us a glimpse of there future Coupe model

Pontiac Solstice GXP 2.0 Turbo

Pontiac is taking the Solstice to a new level with the announcement of the turbocharged 2007 Solstice GXP. The Ecotec 2.0T GM’s first direct injection offering in North America. It produces 260 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm), making it GM’s highest specific output engine ever, at 2.1 horsepower per cubic inch of displacement (130 hp / 97 kw per liter)
The turbo engine is connected to a standard five-speed manual gearbox, or an optional five-speed automotive transmission. Either transmission can propel the car from zero-to 60 mph in under 5.5 seconds.

Chrysler Imperial Concept

The Imperial rides on a 123-inch wheelbase, a 3-inch stretch over the 300C. To achieve the proper proportions for the concept, the overall length grows 17 inches to 214 inches, and the overall height is six inches taller than a 300C. The car rides on 22-inch turbine-finned wheels and tires, with passengers sitting nearly 7inches higher than in the 300C.
The flagship which is positioned a cut above the 300C has been designed in Chrysler’s Auburn Hills studio and it doesn’t mimic Imperials of the past, but it does draw on some of the styling cues from those older cars. On the other hand, as the 300C is seen as theBentley of the poor, the Imperial looks like a Rolls for the "poor". The front part of the car is the less atractive, as it could be easyly mistaken for a Chinese version of the Rolls.

EDAG Soltice Hardtop Concept

In its first-ever appearance at the Detroit Motor Show, EDAG will exhibit the Pontiac Solstice in a hardtop version. Inspired by the Pontiac Safari station wagons of the 1950s and 1960s, the convertible comes from the factory with a cloth top which disappears under a flap in the back when retracted. The EDAG designers have designed a special hardtop, including a new boot flap, for the Solstice which not only puts a solid roof over the driver’s head, but also gives the car a completely new appearance. , the EDAG designers have come up with a dynamic, elegant and contemporary variant of a sports estate.

Alfa Romeo 159 GTA -Autodelta

This picture comes straight off Alfa Romeo’s official partner Autodelta which hopes to play the same role as M for BMW and AMG for Mercedes. The beautifully designed 159 with the GTA badge is as bad it gets. The sketch is not far from the production version which will probably make it's debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Rumors are speaking about a 400 hp V8 engine straight off the Maserati Coupe GT

Toyota Rush

Who shrunk the RAV4? Well, not actually Toyota, but it’s subsidiary Daihatsu as the Rush is Toyota's version of the all new Daihatsu Be-go which will replace the mini SUV, Terios, in Europe. With a length of just 3.995 mm (157 in), the Rush is smaller than an 3d Accent. In Japan the model will be offered with a 1,5 liter engine that produces 80 hp. It is still unknown if the car will be available in markets except Japan.

Chevrolet Captiva SUV -official

Alter a long period of wait, Chevrolet previews its all new compact SUV, Captiva. Co-developed with Daewoo, the Captiva retains the prototype’s (S3X) design theme. The Captiva is one of GM’s worldwide car projects as it will be sold in Europe (as Chevrolet), Asia (as Daewoo) and the US (as Saturn).

Oficial press release:

The Captiva will also be the first model in Chevrolet’s European range available with an electronic stability program (ESP). It debuts at the Geneva motor show (March 2 - 12, 2006) and will be available in showrooms across Europe starting in June.

Dimenisons

The Captiva offers expressive design and a spacious, convenient interior featuring high quality fabrics and materials. The new compact SUV measures 4,639/1,849/1,726 mm (length/width/height) and with a wheelbase of 2,707 mm. It will be available with seven or five seats respectively.

4wd system

Customers will also have the choice between front-wheel and four-wheel-drive variants. The latter variant features an-active-on demand, four-wheel-drive-system. As driving conditions demand, the rear axle is instantly employed via an electronically controlled electro-magnetic coupling to give maximum traction. The system also seamlessly interacts with the ESP and ABS systems, enhancing driver control of the vehicle and safety margins. The ESP itself has additional functions like HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), HDC (Hill Descent Control) and ARP (Anti-Rollover Protection).

Engine specifications

Initially, three transversally mounted engines will be available for the Captiva. They include the brand new, state-of-the-art common rail diesel engine jointly developed by GM Daewoo Auto&Technology Company, GM Powertrain and VM Motori. In its first application, the 16 valve unit offers 150 hp at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 310 Nm at 2000 rpm.. In the ECE mix, fuel consumption is 8.1 L per 100 km. It is the first application of a family of diesel powertrains that will become available in other Chevrolet products in Europe, beginning in 2006.

The base engine is a 2.4 litre in-line DOHC four cylinder, delivering 142 hp at 5,200 rpm and a torque maximum of 220 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The Captiva 2.4 average fuel consumption is 10.8 L per 100 km. The top-of-the line 3.2 litre V6 engine produces 225 hp at 6,000 rpm, maximum torque is 302 Nm at 3500 rpm.