SRT Viper GTS 2013

The Viper SRT 2013 is powered by a powerful 8.4-liter V10 engine that develops 640 horsepower and forced a couple of 600 lb-ft.

Only a 6-speed manual transmission is offered.

Production of both models will begin in November at the Conner Avenue plant, located in Detroit. It is at this point has started assembly in 1995, the Dodge Viper.

The three most powerful American cars:
- Ford Shelby GT500, 650 horses;
- SRT Viper, 640 horses;
- Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 638 horsepower.

photo : SRT

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Electric Crossover of SsangYong in Paris 2012

For the Paris Motor Show, the Korean manufacturer Ssang Yong will provide a study on the name e-XIV - sounds (electric Exiting user Interface Vehicle). This is an electric crossover B-drawer which should be characterized by environmental and design.

For the electric drive there should be a range extender. However, it comes as not entirely without fuel, because it is an appropriate motor, which can charge the battery at any time. Which is already known from the Opel Ampera, the Chevrolet Volt and the Audi A1 e-tron.

The study should e-XIV with a wheelbase of 2.60 m, according Ssang Yong, be 4.16 m long, 1.79 m wide and 1.575 m high. Another little highlight, there is a glass roof with solar cells.

photos: © Ssang Yong

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Cadillac ATS in Paris 2012

A few weeks before the market launch at the Paris Motor Show is the ATS be a highlight from Cadillac. On 29 September the gates of the auto show opened and the premium sedan will not be the only thing that Cadillac has to offer there.

In Paris, the Americans will think that it is also the SRX revised with new engine and CUE, the infotainment car park.

But back to the Cadillac ATS: It is still unfortunately not too much is known. Under the hood is probably a 2-liter turbo gasoline engine is used. This makes 276 hp and is to come in 5.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. Additionally, guests can choose between rear-and all-wheel drive.

The Cadillac ATS sedan will be available at dealerships in October and delivered in December. Here are a few photos :

photos: © Cadillac

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