Following Chevrolet’s Camaro ZL1 Coupe, comes the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible, looking just as sleek and with the power for speed. The ZL1 is the most powerful convertible in Chevy’s history, with adjustments improving performance and handling.

If you are looking for the car with superior high-speed handling and sporty yet seductive looks, the Camaro ZL1 Convertible will be available soon.

Performance & Power

The 2013 ZL1 Convertible is equipped with a 6.2 liter, V8, “LSA” engine, producing 580 horsepower, and 556 lb.-ft. of torque. The panels of its body are fitted, improving aerodynamics, and increasing downforce.

The engine is combined with a Tremec, six-speed, TR6060 manual transmission, and Magnetic Ride Control, allowing the driver to choose from Sport, Track, and Tour suspension settings.

It has a more open front fascia, vented hood, front splitter, belly pans, and rear spoiler. To reduce steering wheel shake, and providing a more stable riding experience, extensive bracing has been used in the design, including:

• Front strut-tower brace
• Transmission support reinforcement brace
• Tunnel brace under the body
• “X” brace in front with stiffer cradle
• “V” braces under the body to decrease cowl and steering wheel shake
• Hydroformed tube in the A-pillars
• Inner reinforcement bracket in the windshield header
• Reinforced front hinge pillar
• Reinforcement inside the rockers

Exterior

The convertible has vertical fog lamps, and 20″ forged aluminum wheels. The hood features air extractors mounted on the front, with the hood’s center section made in satin black colored carbon fiber. The black leather sport seats with microfiber suede inserts complement the sporty, yet classy exterior.

Interior

The interior also includes a newly designed steering wheel, alloy floor pedals, and a Heads-Up Display, offering unique car performance readouts.

The Camaro ZL1 is designed for speed, while holding the road, and offering a smooth, exhilarating ride. With a sturdy, reinforced build for safety and comfort, it offers speed, a sporty feel, and luxurious look, all at the same time.

The Camaro ZL1 will be going on sale late in 2012, and prices will be unveiled at a later date. This is a new car to be watching for later in the year if you like speed with the looks as well.

Specifications

The 2012 Morgan Plus E is a prototype roadster with an old school look with new school power and handling. This is an electric model so power is not what you would normally expect in a sports car.

Performance

It leaves most electric vehicles in the dust with a high torque of 280 lb-ft pushing the 94 HP motor to its limits.

The torque actually comes in at slightly above 29 foot pounds per HP allowing the Zytek and Radshape 5 speed manual to deliver peak performance. The motor itself is fairly common for general driving purposes.

Tweaks in the overall design have allowed this electric motor to function exceptionally well when it comes to reaching top speeds of 115 mph. This is accomplished with a control system and transmission that allows the vehicle to accelerate and shift at optimum rates thus keeping the engine and vehicle in the perfect ranges for motion and smoothness while shifting.

Exterior & Interior

The body itself has been modified for a more rounded appearance than the well known Plus 8 body, and adds a classic roadster look from the past. The classic yellow really stands out and gives the impression of the performance it delivers.

The interior is sleek and basic in design with a large classic non digital speedometer and tachometer gauges and chrome trim with smaller gauges for the necessities.

The exterior is equipped with visible chrome on the hinges, handles, knobs and triple wiper arms. The headlight rings and large grill really give the feel that this vehicle is from the 30’s and not a concept car that is on its way to production if demand supports it.

Extremely innovative for an electric vehicle, the 2012 Morgan Plus E is a vehicle that has to be seen to be believed and will surely grab the attention of environmental enthusiasts with a need for speed.

Anybody looking for a diesel car that combines fuel economy with great performance might consider the 2013 BMW X6 M50d.

This car is specifically designed to give all the qualities of a traditional gas driven sports car to a diesel powered vehicle and it succeeds absolutely in doing so.

Performance & More

This all-wheel-drive is built with BMW’s top of the line, 2,993 cc diesel engine, one that is capable of producing 381 horsepower and 546 lbs-ft torque and that beats every other competitor in the market.

The car can zoom from 0 to 60mph in just 5.3 seconds, while the top speed is electronically capped at 155mph.

Allied to this very impressive power and performance is a very generous fuel consumption rate. The X6 M50d can cover a combined 30 miles-per-gallon.

The car incorporates BMW’s xDrive system, which can electronically control the power delivered separately to the front and back wheels. This continual and automatic adjustment lends tremendous stability to the car in all kinds of difficult environments, reducing the risk of slip and counteracting wheel spin.

Gear shifting is handled by the automatic 8-speed Sports transmission that can operate in three different modes, including a manual mode. When using manual mode, the driver can change gears either via the gear shift built into the central console or by using steering wheel paddles.

Added Options

The new BMW X6 M50d is available with loads of options that include things like comfort access, sunroof and trailer coupler. Buyers can opt for parking assist and a rear view camera. Active cruise control is available as well. This will automatically apply brakes if the car gets too close to the vehicle ahead. Once the distance has increased to a safe level again, the car will automatically speed up.

There is a comprehensive set of communications options also available, including the ability to link to local traffic information data and cell phone services like the advanced emergency call. The latter can even transmit the car’s exact location by using sat-nav technology.

Specifications

The 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S has the distinctive Porsche design of a sports car, yet it shows off new contours, along with precise details.

With a 100 mm longer wheelbase, a wider front track, and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), there is improved stability, and active roll stabilization.

Performance

The Carrera S has a six-cylinder engine mounted in the rear, with “boxer” engines behind the rear axle. It is powered by a new 3.8 liter engine, providing 400 hp, and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 4.3 seconds. By pushing the optional “Sports Plus” button on the Sport Chrono Pack, you can cut that down to 4.1 seconds.

Interior

There is more interior space, both in the front and rear, yet maintaining that compact attribute of the sports car feel, and the overhangs are shorter, with a lower roof line, retaining that sporty and distinctive Porsche look.

The Carrera S has a leather interior, with sporty seats, climate control which is automatic, B-Xenon headlights, a deluxe Porsche Communication Management system, with satellite navigation and a 7″ color, touch screen. It offers MP3 connectivity, and fitted to the Porsche 911 cars are Porsche Vehicle Tracking Systems (VTS) security.

Exterior

The body of this beautiful car is made of aluminum-steel composite construction, which reduces the weight, creating greater aerodynamics, and the extended rear spoiler reduces the lift. The new electro-mechanical power steering, makes steering a breeze.

The modern look of the 20″ diameter alloy wheels, the wider front track, and the re-designed exterior mirrors which are mounted on the door, are not only aerodynamic features, but also draw the eye to its sporty look. The 911 cars’ fuel consumption and emissions are up to 16 percent lower than previous models, saving money, and contributing less to pollution.

If you are thinking that you cannot afford a Porsche, rather think that you cannot afford not to own a Porsche!

Specifications

The unmistakable Smart car, with its distinctive perpendicular rear, has undergone a major revamp with the release of the 2013 Smart fortwo.

Despite the extensive changes, the car is still recognizable as a Smart car.

It is still uses less fuel, a two-seater car and remains the easiest car to park, making it a perfect vehicle for environmentally aware urban use.

Exterior

From the front, there are several noticeably changed features, giving the car a more dynamic and streamlined appearance. The grille is now larger and the company logo is integrated in its center.

Both the front and rear aprons have been redesigned. The car now has skirts on the sides, giving it a stronger appearance. There are horizontally arranged LED lights and a single air intake unit, both helping to lend greater presence to the car.

You can choose from three different alloy wheel types with their Smart fortwo, and there are some new color options available.

Interior

The cabin, too, has undergone some eye-catching changes, and the seating is now decked out in a combination of leather and fabric using a black/gray color scheme. Door trims, the instrument panel and the dashboard have the same color scheme but are made from composites.

Trims

Like earlier versions of the car, the Smart fortwo is available in five different trims. The top trim is the Brabus Xclusive. This is followed by the Brabus and then the passion, pulse and pure (all marketed, like the fortwo, using lower case words). The Smart fortwo is available in cabrio and coupe versions.

Performance

There are six different engines available with the 2013 Smart fortwo. Buyers can opt for an all-electric engine, or purchase a hybrid gas/electric version. Then there are standard gas engines, the most powerful of which is a turbo. Finally, the car is available with a turbo diesel engine.

Specifications