Showing posts with label #Paris2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #Paris2012. Show all posts
Paris 2012: Peugeot Onyx Concept


The french automakers might be in financial touble but that didn't stop Peugeot from introducing the Onyx Concept car at the Paris Motor Show. The Onyx is powered by a mid-mounted 3.7-Liter turbocharged diesel V8 developing 600 Hp and a battery based system similar to F1's KERS dubbed Hybrid4.The system allows the driver to have an additional 80 Hp under acceleration. Thanks to the use of ultra light innovative materials, the Onyx Concept weighs just 1,100 Kg (2,425 pounds). Enjoy the high res gallery below and click here for more information.


Paris 2012: Bentley Continental GT3


Bentley introduced its Continental GT3 race car concept at the Paris Motor Show to announce its comeback to motorsport and we couldn't be more excited to know that the British automaker will be back to the racing world starting in 2013! More high res pictures of the beautiful GT3 racer in the gallery below.


Paris 2012: Lexus LF-CC Concept


Lexus introduced its LF-CC Concept at the Paris Motor Show to preview apossible coupe version based on the upcoming Lexus IS model. The concept car is powered by a 2.5-Liter four-cylinder petrol engine working along and an electric motor. More high res pictures in the gallery below.


Paris 2012: Lexus LF-LC Concept


Lexus brought its beautiful LF-LC Concept to the Paris Motor Show and we couldn't be more excited to see it in the flesh again! The LF-LC has the look and the shape of a LFA replacement, however it's just a design study that will largely inspire future Lexus models. Enjoy the high res gallery below!


Paris 2012: Chevrolet Code 130R Concept


The Code 130R concept car is the result of the same research that brought us the Tru 140S Concept. The 130R is also powered by a small turbocharged 1.4-Liter engine producing nearly 150 Hp. At first sight, the concept looks like a small Camaro, especially from the rear. GM is hoping to bring its concept to a few more events to see the reaction of the crowds before it decides to put into production. Tell us what you think of it!

Paris 2012: Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept


After conducting a research on what young Americans (under the age of 30) want, Chevrolet came up with the Tru 140S Concept. This small front-wheel drive 2+2 Coupé is powered by a small direct injected 1.4-Liter engine and will cost between $19k and $24k. More high res pictures of the affordable exotic (as they call it in GM) in the gallery below.


Paris 2012: Peugeot 208 Rally Car


Peugeot introduced the 208 Type 5 rally car to showcase the sporty character of its 208 small hatchback. The new Peugeot 208 RC is powered by a 1.6-liter engine developing 280 Hp. It weights just 1,200 kg and will be able to compete in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC). Unfortunately, no WRC comeback is planned for the French automaker.


Paris 2012: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo


Porsche introduced the Panamera Sport Turismo Concept at the Paris Motor Show to showcase a possible future sports car and we have to admit that it looks much better than the Panamera. The Sport Turismo concept is powered by a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 producing 333 Hp and an electric motor producing 95-hp. The car will be able to reach 128 Km/h (80 mph) on electricity alone with a range of for 30 km (18 miles). With the maximum output of 416 Hp, it will be able to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6 seconds. More high res pictures in the gallery below.