Part 1
When the name New York is mentioned images of Wal l Street, the famous skyscrapers and the yellow taxispop up. What many people don't know is that this city has had a 112 year old love affair with the motoring world and has hosted this annual event with a lot pomp.
Being America where they love to show off their muscle cars, we'll tell you which ones to drool over like the Dodge STR Viper, the iconic Ford Shelby Mustang GT and the high performance hybrid, the Fisker Atlantic. If you want to take a peek into the future than there are mind boggling conceptslike the BMW i8Spyder and Infiniti LE concept. Let's not forget the car that flies as well the Terrafugia Transition Flying Car. There are also world debuts like the Chevrolet Impala and Lincoln MKZ. There were also important announcements made like Jaguar F-Type. So sit back and enjoy the ride.
This two-seater hybrid is powered by a mid-mounted 220bhp turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine driving the rear wheels and an electric motor (131bhp) fitted on its front axle. In maximum power mode this convertible accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in 5 seconds and has a top speed of 250kmph. An 8.8-inch screen display shows all the relevant driving information in three-dimensional HD quality.
This third generation M6 is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 which even the M5 uses. At 560bhp of max power, this high revving V8 boasts 677Nm of torque at 5,750rpm. It also has aggressive body kit and an optional 20-inch alloy wheels.
IN its fifth generation the SRT Viper boasts of 640bhp and 813Nm of max torque from a naturally-aspirated 8.4-litre V10. This is in fact the most torque produced by any production car in the world with a naturally aspirated engine. It has a weight-to-power ratio of 2.23 kg per bhp. It comes in two models with the GTS getting additional features like a two mode active suspension and interior luxuries.
The Atlantic is a high performance plug in hybrid four door sedan which allows its driver to switch between electric and petrol modes. It is powered by a turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine supplied by BMW which sustains the charge of its lithium ion batteries on the move. It will come in both rear wheel and AWD options.
THE aggressive swoopy looking sedan is based on the same platform as that of the Cadillac XTS and Buick LaCrosse. Unlike the other two being AWD, the Impala is a front wheel drive. This is GM's way of making Impala different from the other two cars. It comes with three engine choices - a base 2.5-litre with max 182bhp, an eAssist mild hybrid with the same power rating and a 3.6-litre V6 with 303bhp.
Part 2
The third generation Santa Fe was unveiled sporting LED lamps and an aggressive front grille. It comes with three engine options - two diesel and one petrol. The top notch model gets the 2.2 diesel heart which produces a max of 197bhp while the smaller 2-litre churns out 150bhp. The petrol 2.4-litre engine pumps out a maximum 190bhp.
THE unthinkable was unveiled in the shape of the Shelby 1000, strictly a racetrack-only version with more than 1100bhp on tap. But to make things more interesting Shelby also showcased the street-legal version that comes with a 950bhp supercharged 5.4-litre V8. This engine gets a host of new components that are necessary for shedding some weight and to also provide strength to handle all that additional raw horsepower.
This concept is Infiniti's first electric vehicle and will be in showrooms after two years. The epowertrain makes 325Nm of torque and is powered by a 24kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The company claims that a full charge is expected to give the LE a range of 160km.
IN terms of looks the ES 300h is a better packaged Toyota Camry hybrid. It gets the new Lexus spindle grille treatment and a 1.8-inch longer wheelbase. The instrument panel resembles the one in the GS with a horizontal treatment and a big LCD screen along with the Lexus Remote Touch Interface controller next to the gearshift on the centre console.
The F-Type is more or less the production version of the C-X16 concept that debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The two-seater roadster will use a new powertrain family. It could very well be the supercharged 3.0-litre V6 and electric motor combination found under the hood of the C-X16 concept. According to Jaguar in terms of driver involvement and performance, the F-Type "will start where the XKR-S finishes, even with less power." So the company basically wants the F-Type to be more of a focused sports car rather than a luxury GT.
On the F Sport, the 270bhp 3.5-litre V6 gets the new 8-speed auto transmission with paddle shifters which quickens shift responses. F Sport suspension upgrades include firmer shocks and springs for a lower ride height and a new lateralperformance damper system.
Part 3
One of Lincoln's biggest challenge has been to change with time and with MKZ they have tried. There are three powertrains offered, starting with the 2.0-litre EcoBoost four cylinder with 240bhp, a 3.7-litre V6 with 300bhp and the 2-litre I-4 electric Hybrid with a combined 188bhp. The hybrid is available only with CVT and front-wheel drive, the other two models will come with six-speed automatic transmissions.
The dark lower panels on the wheel arches and raised suspension suits this Impreza based styling. The muscular 17 inch alloys come as standard and adds to its rugged looks. It’s powered by a 148bhp, 2-litre four-cylinder engine and is available in two transmissions a standard five-speed manual transmission or Subaru's Lineartronic CVT. The manual transmission models will benefit from the Hill Holder system, which briefly holds the vehicle in place while the driver coordinates brake and clutch to pull away on an incline. The CVT continuously and smoothly adapts to performance demand, helping to keep the engine in its most efficient operating range. A 6-speed manual mode with steering wheel paddle shifters allows the driver to control the transmission via six pre-set ratios. Also, being a Subaru, the XV Crosstrek comes with a full time all wheel drive system for better grip over a variety of surfaces including gravel and snow.
This aggressive sedan comes with flared front fenders and large 20-inch alloy wheels. Under the hood the Takeri Concept gets the SKYACTIV-D 2.2-litre turbo clean diesel engine which is connected to a lightweight six-speed automatic transmission. It also comes with Mazda's i-stop start-stop system.
The new GL's shape looks a lot less boxy than its previous version. The SUV has been launched with a 3-litre V6 turbo diesel engine and a 4.6-litre twin turbo V8 petrol engine. The diesel engine produces max power of 258bhp and a peak torque of 620Nm while the petrol musters 402bhp.
Part 4
The new 170kg lighter SL63 AMG is powered by a V12 engine which punches 630bhp and a peak torque of 998Nm. It gets the 7-speed gearbox that will try to reduce the fuel consumption.
It has two seats, four wheels and wings that fold up so it can be driven like a car and believe it or not it has flown as high as 1,400 feet. But if you think you can now fly over all your traffic woes then think again. Unless you have a runway this car will not be able to transform into a plane and soar in the sky.
Equipped with an all-new lightweight powertrain and chassis, the Altima's most significant change will give the vehicle a more efficient drive than ever. The car has lost another 36kg due to an aluminum hood and high-strength steel.
The Nissan Altima is powered by the new 182bhp, 2.5-litre engine which will be the fuel efficient variant while the top of the line variant gets the 3.5- litre V6 with 270bhp. Both versions come with CVTs.
The design has become totally radical and has distinctive headlamps along with LED daytime running lamps, gaping air intakes, wide grille and is mounted on 17 or 18- inch alloy wheels. Toyota hasn’t mentioned powertrains for the new Avalon yet
Toyota did mention, however, that drivers will be able to choose from three distinct drive modes: Normal, Eco and Sport.
