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Speedster 2011 Porsche 911 First drive

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It’s unusual. It’s fast. It’s costly. Meet the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster. First shown in October at the Paris Auto Show, the $204,400 humpbacked 911 arrives at U.S. dealerships early next year.On paper, the rear-wheel-drive 911 Speedster appears to be a heavily optioned 911 GTS Cabriolet, albeit one with a bubbled tonneau cover. Having just driven the new GTS with the 408-horsepower 3.8-liter flat-six and Turbo-width rear track, we knew going into this drive that the uprated equipment makes a good foundation for the Speedster. Building on the GTS’ enhanced mechanicals, the Speedster also gets the seven-speed PDK dual clutch, Sport Chrono Plus, Porsche Active Suspension Management and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes. Take it or leave it, this is the only way the Speedster comes. But so much for on-paper specs. To find out what the 911 Speedster is like on the road, we headed to Palm Springs, California for a mid-winter desert blast. Great roads are a dime a dozen around Palm Springs...

2012 Mercedes C-Class facelift disclosed

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The 2011 Mercedes C-Class has disclosed to the web in the lead of its first public apperance at North American International Auto Show . Appoint to recapture the entry-level luxury spotlight, the updated model features a new front fascia, an aluminum hood, and restyled headlights. Out back, changes are relatively minor but include a revised bumper and LED tail lights. While the exterior tweaks are somewhat questionable, the interior has been completely revamped to mimic the E-Class. Notable changes include a new dashboard, a revised steering wheel (from the CLS), updated controls, and a redesigned instrument cluster. Furthermore, thanks to a generous helping of aluminum (or wood) trim, the cabin no longer is a sea of black plastic. In the tech department, there are five new driver assistance options (Attention Assist, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Park Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind Spot Assist) and an updated COMAND system. Under the hood, three engines will be available in the ...

BMW X1 Price in India, BMW X1 Features & Specifications

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The BMW X1 is an SUV-like model. It measures 4.45 m, is 19 cm shorter than the current BMW X3 (model 2011). It is on sale since September 2009 with all-wheel drive versions (called xDrive) or back ('sDrive). SUV ratios have except for his height, 1.55 m, very close to the body of some family cars. It has no gearbox or other features that allow its use in rough terrain, so its use is focused mainly on road (especially rear-drive versions), where the outcome is good. On how he handles asphalt, his driving is more like a tourist with a body higher than that of a car body on the ATV. For this reason, the X1 seems more an alternative to models like the Audi A4 allroad, the Saab 9-3X or Scout Skoda models SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai and Toyota RAV4. It is not completely comparable to good conventional hatchback (such as a Mazda6 or a BMW Series 3) because it can react a little worse in demanding conditions. The BMW X1 is an SUV-like model. It measures 4.45 m, is 19 cm shorter than the c...