The 2014 Volvo V60 R-Design comes with a combination of improved sport elements, increased performance and added attention to detail when compared with the previous generation.

Despite being a car fit for the family, it also has multiple sport car features without making compromises on safety and comfort. Several key design upgrades have been redone to give it an almost completely new look.

Specifications

Engine

Volvo offers several engine options for the V60 R Design. The most powerful is the 3.0 liter T6 cylinder engine. Adding the turbo option will ensure a total output of 329 HP and a torque of 326 lb ft.

Transmission is handled by a pedal shifter with an automatic gearbox which improves acceleration in all models, making it possible to go from 0 to 60 MPH in 6.2 seconds.

Performance

The new V60 comes equipped with Corner Traction Control for smoother cornering. Engine Drag Control will ensure that the car has solid road grip even on slippery surfaces while the DSTC system will give the option to turn off the anti-spin feature.

All these additions give the car superior road stability, better steering in difficult conditions and an overall improved driving experience.

Exterior

One of the major changes is the front of the car that now has a redesigned face with a new black grill with glossy elements and the standard diagonal chrome bar with the Volvo logo.

The rear features a new diffuser with aero fins with the tailpipes on the side.

Interior

All the R-Design versions have sport seats with perforated leather. The gauges and indicators are digital, featuring multiple chromatic themes. From a space and comfort perspective, Volvo made no compromises. The interior has high quality finishing complemented by more than enough space for a car with sport features.

The 2014 Volvo V60 R-Design combines multiple elements from different concepts by Volvo.

The introduction of the 2014 Buick LaCrosse is a giant step forward for the Buick brand towards entering the realm of its General Motors family Cadillac, not to mention the likes of Lexus and Lincoln.

This full size luxury sedan is replete with all the amenities one would expect from a car of this class. When this model goes on sale during the summer it should surpass the already healthy number of the LaCrosse previously purchased since its inception in 2009.

Specifications

Engine & Performance

The 2014 Buick LaCrosse comes standard with a 2.4 liter, 4 cylinder engine that generates 186 HP. Another option is that of the 3.6 liter, 6 cylinder version with an output of 304 horses.

Both are paired with a 6 speed automatic transmission. The front wheel drive handles well with any of the 18, 19 or 20 inch wheels available. All wheel drive is offered as an upgrade.

Exterior

As the 2014 Buick LaCrosse approaches, the first thing you will notice is the attractive waterfall grille. The Buick logo is displayed proudly and prominently in its center. Then in the evening your attention may be drawn to the new elegantly styled wing shaped LED headlamps. Day or night you can’t miss the newly sculpted hood.

The rear is accentuated with chrome all across the bottom portion of the trunk lid. The chrome strip is a continues from the top of the wraparound LED taillights. Once again the Buick logo is featured on the center rear deck which is topped off with an integrated rear spoiler.

The spoiler and LED tail lamps are both distinctive and functional. The spoiler increases the cars aerodynamics and the LED brake lights illuminate instantaneously.

Interior

On the inside of the 2014 Buick LaCrosse, the mood is modern and distinguished. The center of the dash features an eight inch color touch screen. It is set up similarly to a smart phone with easy navigation through swipe technology.

The front seats are comfortable and the headrests can be set 4 ways for optimum comfort. A seat memory function is also present. The headrests in the back seats can be folded down for improved rear visibility.

Swedish automaker Volvo has always had to play second fiddle to their German counterparts. With the creation of the R-Design series of vehicles they have taken a giant step. Included in this group of autos is the 2014 Volvo XC60 R-Design.

An increase in the power of the engine, a livelier chassis and a sportier appearance are improvements that should serve this model well. Volvo has always been known for safety and reliability. Now it has added technological and design advancements to increase its flair.

Specifications

Engine & Performance

Under the hood the Volvo XC60 R-Design offers the same engines as the existing lineup of the model with the exception of the diesel. You may choose between the 3.0 liter, V6, petrol turbo with an output of 325 HP or opt for the Polestar software upgrade that fine tunes the engine and increases the horsepower to 329 HP.

Along with a more powerful engine, the Polestar upgrade also affords you with a flashy gas pedal. You will benefit from increased acceleration from 0-60 MPH in 6.9 seconds.

The powertrain is combined with an automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The new chassis is firmer and lower than its predecessors. Coupled with the existing electronic control systems such as the Engine Drag Control and Advanced Stability Control, this car handles extremely well.

Exterior

The Volvo XC60 R-Design begins with a new more distinctive “nose” in the front. The front fascia includes a flat back grille with the addition of glossy black stripes. The inclusion of shine on the grille is in itself a bold move for the conservative car manufacturer.

Then the new emblem announcing the R-Design is centered on the car’s front accentuates its style even further. Aero fins have become part of the rear diffuser with hi-tech tailpipes on either side.

Interior

Once inside the XC60 R-Design you will know things have changed given the sharp R-Design logo embroidered on the cloth and leather perforated seats. Stainless steel plating on the interior surfaces also shouts R-Design with a brilliant blue “R”.

Technologically speaking you will find a digital display that allow you to switch from Performance, Eco and Elegance modes.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s a super car dressed up for Halloween! Actually, it is the 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse WRC in all of its black and orange glory creating a blur as it buzzes by. The “WRC” stands for World Record Car.

Chinese racing driver Anthony Liu was behind the wheel as this supercar hit 254.04 mph. The production of this vehicle is limited to 8 units.

Specifications

**Based on 16.4 Grand Sport

Engine & Performance

Needless to say this car is all about the engine. Packed under the hood is a 8.0 liter, 16 cylinder engine that generates an outstanding 1188 HP. The top speed? 254.04 mph set the world record. It covers 0-60 mph in a blazing 2.7 seconds.

The 4 wheel drive system sits atop a race car chassis with fast acting shock absorbers and reinforced roll bars to insure optimum handling and safety.

Exterior

The first thing you will undoubtedly notice is the color scheme which is in orange and black, it distinguishes this model from the standard Grand Sport Vitesse. From the front, the top of the front fenders are orange and extend down and around the headlamp assemblies.

The flat bottomed oval grill is also outlined in orange with the prestigious Bugatti emblem displayed in its center. The profile from the side starts with the oversized orange spoke wheels. The sleek lines Bugatti is known for of course are present in the standard carbon fiber outer shell. The rear has 4 taillights, 2 on each side of the large “B” in the center with an integrated rear spoiler extending from the roof.

Interior

As you might expect, the orange and black color scheme follows in the inteior. As you enter, a signature, located along the side sills are autographed by Anthony Liu and information related to the world record set by Bugatti.

Otherwise the inside is your basic race car setup with plenty of gauges accentuated with chrome.

Jaguar fans who have been hungry for a bit more speed will find their appetites satisfied by the 2014 Jaguar XKR-S GT. This stunningly sleek and high-performance car has been added by the British automaker to their stable of high performance vehicles.

They have included technological enhancements that can be attributed to the Jaguar F-TYPE.

Specifications

Engine & Brakes

The XKR-S GT is engineered with some of the most advanced aerodynamic features known in the industry. This has resulted in a car that is uncannily responsive to the driver. To compliment the new body design, it comes with a super-charged 5.0 liter V-8 engine and a six-speed transmission.

All of these features combine to give the XKR-S GT the ability to go from 0 to 60 in a neck-snapping 3.9 seconds with the top speed of 186 mph, or 300 km/h.

Just as impressive as the acceleration is the revolutionary carbon ceramic braking system of the XKR-S GT. Such a system has never before been engineered for a Jaguar automobile.

Exterior

This Jaguar comes with 20-inch wheels that are made of forged lightweight alloy material that allows for better overall handling and faster cooling of the brakes. In fact, this Jaguar was designed for the racing circuit, it is street legal.

The design of the 2014 XKR-S GT is as impressive as its performance. Engineered with an all-aluminum body, this speedster is available in Polaris White. It also has its signature graphics inscribed on the bonnet as well as on the dash.

Interior

The interior is crafted of Warm Charcoal Gray with beautiful red highlights. The electronically-adjustable leather and suede cloth seats have 16 settings for maximum driving and riding comfort. Those who wish to purchase one of these unique automobiles need to order early. Only 30 cars will be released in North America, 25 in the United States and 5 in Canada. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price that starts at $174,000.