The 2012 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept is a car meant to show how remarkably an efficient and intelligent drive technology will look in the future.

The 2012 Turismo unites the subsequent generation hybrid-drive with fresh ideas for a sporty and evolutionary body concept.

The concept combines complete daily practicality with Porsche performance.

Specifications

Engine

The 2012 Sport Turismo will use a plug-in hybrid engine, consisting of 95 hp lithium-ion battery having 9.4 kW-hr of energy storage capacity; and a 3.0L V6 engine that produces 333 hp. These two combine to make a total of 428 hp, allowing the Turismo to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in less than 6 seconds.

The concept can run on pure electric mode that reaches a top speed of 80 mph and cover a distance of 18 miles. The Sport Turismo also boasts impressive fuel economy, with its combined fuel consumption.

Exterior

The Concept comes with a more pronounced hatchback body, while maintaining Porsche’s shooting brake design. The concept lights its way using 4-point LED headlight and directional indicators, as well as sidelights that have been incorporated in a C-shaped lighting units (C-Blades).

The front features large air inlets that have mounted LED lights, and large stylish louvers on the intakes. On the side, the traditional side-view mirror are replaced by 2 cameras mounted on the inside air outlets. At the rear you will notice the thin taillights which are connected by a taillight panel, as well as the 4-point LED rear lights. The Concept’s exterior is painted in liquid metal blue color, which is complimented by bi-color dual-spoke wheels.

Interior

The Turismo’s silver and burgundy interior is appealing. A large central TFT color screen is placed in front of the driver, replacing the average instruments. The display provides the driver with information on navigation, driving data, layout of the hybrid system and the tachometer.

Either side of the display is fitted with a monitor that displays the images from the cameras placed to the sides of the Concept. The 3-spoke steering column, wrapped in burgundy leather, comes with just a handful of buttons. The center console comes with a touch-sensitive color display used to start up the Concept as well as control the e-hybrid.

As enthusiasts wait for the debut of the 2012 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Concept, it can only be concluded that this car will be very attractive. The main competition will come from Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake.

The German company mcchip-dkr specializes in taking leading brand cars and enhancing them, either visually or performance, or both.

The 2012 mcchip-dkr Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 AMG MC700 is a perfect example of how this specialist tuner can take a car that is already a a phenom, and makes it nearly a masterpiece. This is a lethal combination that other cars should take notice of.

Specifications

Origins

The SLS 63 AMG was designed by Mercedes-Benz primarily as a road car that could also deliver power and performance on the racetrack. The company’s trademark attention to luxury, quality and performance are clearly evident in this car.

Performance Upgrade

The mcchip-dkr concept for Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 AMG was codenamed MC700, and the improvement to the car is purely a performance upgrade.

The SLS 63 AMG comes in both a roadster and swing door version. Both are powered by a 6.2-liter, V8 engine that can deliver up to 680 horsepower. This engine has been tuned to the maximum by Mercedes-Benz to extract every last ounce of power from it, so mcchip-dkr engineers had to come up with some other way of beefing up the drive unit.

The solution was to come up with two compressor kits that work as superchargers on the engine. They also used state of the art software to ensure the absolute maximum in performance. Finally, the company replaced the exhaust system, replacing the original catalyzer exhaust with a new system from Capristo, mcchips-dkr’s partner on the MC700 project that uses valves. The results are truly impressive.

The first kit bumps the horsepower up to 680, a power increase of nearly 20%. The second kit, aimed at the export market, squeezes even more power from the engine. This uses a different software suite and ups the horsepower to 706.

Cost

Upgrading to the 2012 mcchip-dkr Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 AMG MC700 is pricey. Since they are manufactured in Germany, kit prices are quoted in Euros. The level 1 upgrade kit costs just under 70,000 Euros ($90,650), while the export kit will set you back nearly 79,000 Euros ($102,300.)

Mercedes-Benz AMG is adding a whole new dimension to the performance of electric driven sports cars.

The latest emission-free sports car, the SLS AMG Electric Drive Coupe is an all-wheel drive that features Formula 1 technology, AMG Torque Dynamics, a new front axle design and many other enhancements that make this electrically powered sports car one of the best yet.

The 2013 Mercedes-AMG Electric Drive Coupe is the fastest car of its kind, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.

Specifications

Pioneering Package

If you want a completely electrifying and innovative driving experience, you can’t do much better than the pioneering drive package that’s in the Mercedes-AMG Electric Drive Coupe. With 4 motors synchronized to produce 552 kW and 1000 Nm maximum torque, 155 mph as the top speed, this 2013 electric drive model is nothing if not agile. The instantaneous torque build-up means that maximum power is effectively available as soon as you start the engine.

Formula 1 Technology

Performance, weight and battery efficiency are three key areas that Mercedes-AMG are excelling in. Advanced technology used in F1 cars has found its way into the new electrically charged SLS AMG Coupe and enables the car’s battery to boast a potential of 600 kW load energy. First used in 2009, KERS hybrid technology now features in the Electric Drive Coupe and truly represents the best work of F1 engine experts.

AMG Torque Dynamics & AWD

The Electric Drive Coupe from Mercedes-AMG provide the safest and most exciting way to drive an electrically charged vehicle. With a motor for each wheel, the permanent all-wheel drive guarantees the highest level of freedom when driving.

Each motor can be individually controlled, dubbed the AMG Torque Dynamics system, and allows drivers to distribute forces selectively thus increasing driving safety, handling of the vehicle, ride comfort and enhancing driving dynamics. Regardless of road conditions, the SLS AMG Electric Drive Coupe is set to be an absolute pleasure to drive.

The 2013 Jaguar F-Type convertible sports car was revealed by the company at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

It is the company’s first two-seater design since the launch of the E-Type 50 years ago. Those many years ago, the E-Type drew a lot of oohs and ahhs, the F-Type will certainly draw the same kind of attention from a lot of people.

Specifications

Inspiration

The company states that it used fighter airplanes as its inspiration when designing the F-Type and it uses the term “cockpit” when it refers to the driver and passenger compartment.

All the controls are grouped by function for ergonomic efficiency. The aviation influence is also demonstrated in the gearshift lever, which is shaped like a plane’s joystick and is used to manage the F-Type’s eight-speed transmission.

Engine

The Jaguar F-Type comes with a choice of three supercharged engines. The basic F-Type is supplied with a 3.0-liter, V6 engine that delivers 340 horsepower and 332 pounds-feet of torque. This engine can drive the car from 0-60 mph in just 5.1 seconds. It has a maximum speed of 161 mph.

The middle option is the F-Type S, which also has a 3.0-liter, V6 engine that generates 380 horsepower. This engine can get from 0-60 mph in a very impressive 4.8 seconds. The F-Type S has a top speed 171 mph.

The most powerful option is the F-Type V8 S. This car is fitted with a 5.0-liter, V8 engine that produces a massive 495 horsepower coupled with 460 pounds-feet of torque. The car takes only 4.2 seconds to go from 0-60 mph, and its maximum speed is 186 mph.

Interior

On the driver’s side, the instrument gauges are housed in a hooded binnacle. The passenger is physically separated by a grab handle that runs down the center console. Driver side trimming is also different to that on the passenger side. A large LCD screen displays performance and other information.

Green

The Jaguar F-Type’s body is manufactured from riveted and bonded aluminum. This manufacturing process reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 80%, compared to welding steel.

The company claims that over half the metal components of the car are made from recycled material. The company also has a policy in place of encouraging its suppliers to recycle all metal off cuts created in the manufacturing process.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG GT boasts better race track performance as well as superior driving dynamics.

The SLS-AMG GT is a more hardcore version of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG model, and will be available as a Roadster and Coupe.

Mercedes continues to produce a long line of cars with safety, style, and performance, the GT will be no different.

Specifications

Engine & Performance

The GT uses a 6.3L V8 front mid-engine that delivers 591 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 479 lbs-ft of torque at 4750 rpm. This engine is mated to a 7-speed AMG Speedshift DCT sports gearbox with optimized shift times.

The combination enables the SLS AMG-GT to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds, and reach a top speed of 124 mph in just 11.2 seconds. This car comes with a high-performance ceramic-composite brake system.

Exterior

The body is well executed and comes with a masculine and distinctly athletic look. It comes with darkened headlamps, LED lights, and red-painted brake calipers. This is complimented by AMG 10-spoke forged light-alloy wheels in matte black coat. The SLS AMG-GT uses 20-inch rear axle and 19-inch front axle alloy wheels.

It is fitted with a wing-shaped cross fins, bonnet fins and wings, with high-gloss finish. The letters “GT” have been incorporated in the AMG logo placed on the boot.

Interior

The interior is nicely crafted and enhanced with a new optional Designo style package. This package is available in 3 different color combinations in single and 2-tone finishes. It features leather upholstery with contrasting stitches as well as diamond quilt pattern on the doors and seats.

Moreover, the standard sports seats feature an embossed badge on head-restraints, while the other parts are finished in Alcantara. Red seat belts, door panel lining and center console; contrast the black interior appointments.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG GT is all set for track performance. With its powerful engine and high-performance braking system, the GT is surely a super-car to watch out for, in the coming races.