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Audi RS7 redesign in only 18 months

In the auto market there are a select few cars that one might come across and think to themselves 'This car just can't get any sexier'; in our opinion here at IgnitionSpeed, the RS7 is one of the few cars that falls into that category. Most cars usually see slight refreshes once every couple of years or so and major design updates around every half decade. In the case of the RS7 however we are delighted to find that within only 18 months of it's initial reveal at the Detroit Auto Show in 2013, Audi has already decided to give it an even sleeker design update as well as a top speed boost to 190 mph.

The most noticeable change is the front-end facelift which features a restyled grill and updated LED headlamps. Another differentiation between the RS7 and its less powerful version the A7 is the darkened LED headlamps to give it a more aggressive look. Other changes to the RS7 include redesigned tails lights as well as a deeper front bumper. The only thing in this update we find slightly questionable are the new 20 inch rims.

The RS7 continues with the same power train which is able to produce 552 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The sprint from 0 - 60 still remains in super car territory coming in only 3.4 seconds. Top speed is normally limited to 155 mph as per standard with most german cars but can be raised to a blistering 190 by checking the "Dynamic Package" option. It also of course comes with the new hip cylinder deactivation technology which allows for more efficient traveling by deactivating 4 of the 8 cylinders when extra power is not needed.

As for the interior audi has made more minor modifications including revised instruments, modified paddle shifters, and different air vent controls. They have also put an updated GPU into the MMI infotainment system. So if you ever have time to look down from the road in this mean track car, your graphics will be operating just that much smoother.

Expect this new face lifted RS7 to arrive here in North America early 2015. For a minuscule $105,795 it can be yours too.

New Photos of the Lexus LF-LC Concept

So far we know very little about the new Lexus LF-LC sports car which was unveiled in the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. It will be powered by a 5.0 liter V8 engine that will be accompanied by and electric motor for a total output of 500 horsepower. This will easily be enough to sprint the car to 60 mph in under five seconds. For specifics numbers we will just have to wait and see, but until then enjoy some of the new images that were released today by Lexus of the car in Sydney Australia.

2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Porsche has added the flagship Turbo S trim to its Cayenne model for 2014. It will produce 550 horsepower and have a 0 - 60 of around 4 seconds flat. Continue to check out some more of the pictures.

Review Here:

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2014-porsche-cayenne-turbo-s-photos-and-info-news

Lamborghini Urus - The First Lambo SUV

Review:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/exotic/1204_lamborghini_urus_concept_first_look/viewall.html

Hennessey releases renderings, details of new Viper-based Venom 700R, 1000 Twin Turbo

Review:

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/29/hennessey-releases-renderings-details-of-new-viper-based-venom/

2012 Tesla Model S

The 2012 Tesla Model S is Tesla’s shot at trying to finally break the electric car market. Some popular new electric cars you may have heard as of late may include the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt, but these models are not selling nearly enough to finally give electric cars a serious chunk of the car market. Due to concerns about range (less than 100 miles) and weak performance, buyers are just not yet convinced that electric is the way to go. The model S though has none of these problems. It is rated at 265 miles per charge. But that’s not the only thing it blows the competition away in, there’s also the earth-shattering performance.

MotorTrend recently tested the model S at a 0 – 60 time of 3.9 seconds and a quarter mile of 12.5 seconds at 110.9 mph. Below are some of the stats that MotorTrend got for some gasoline powered sports sedans and how they compare to the Tesla.

	Base Price	Weight	Power	0-60 mph	60-0 mph	Lat grip
BMW M5	$92,095	4384 lb	560 hp	3.7 sec	110 ft	0.94 g
Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG	$96,805	4256 lb	550 hp	3.9 sec	113 ft	0.92 g
Porsche Panamera Turbo S	$176,275	4388 lb	550 hp	3.5 sec	105 ft	1.00 g
Tesla Model S P85	$105,400	4766 lb	416 hp	3.9 sec	105 ft	0.92 g

The Model S is rated at a 265 mile range per charge which is currently more than double the amount of any electric car out. It has been confirmed that the car is easily capable of driving this far off of a single charge as long of the driving is not aggressive. Currently most popular electric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt get much less than 100 miles per electric charge. This is one of the main factors of why people just aren't ready for electric cars yet but with the Tesla, that fear of running out of charge will no longer be reasonable.

This electric sports car will start around $100,000 so it won’t be cheap. But to have an electric car challenge the performance of some of the most renowned German sports cars is revolutionary. What Tesla has done with the Model S will not be over-looked and could be the start of a completely new automobile era.

2012 Jaguar XKR-S

Jaguar has been promising for some time that it would bring us the XKR-S, a more powerful version of the XKR, and it has finally arrived. The new Jag comes with a hopped-up version of the XKR’s supercharged 5.0-liter engine as well as many more aggressive aesthetics.

The 5.0 is tuned to produce 550 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque. This is enough to propel the Jag to 60 in 4.2 seconds as well as get it to a top speed of 186 mph. Jaguar was able to get this extra power from the supercharged engine by remapping fuel delivery and adding some additional tuning.

This is now officially the most powerful and quickest series production Jaguar to enter production. It should also be noted that this is the first car of the Jaguar series to reach the 300-kph (186 mph) club.

Unfortunately the XKR-S is also a bona-fide member of the Two Ton Club, weighing in at 4,079 lbs. To stop all this weight the Jag comes equipped with a high performance braking system component set that includes monoblock aluminum calipers for its front and rear disc brakes. You can opt for a set of carbon disc brakes but that will cost you a couple thousand dollars on top of the already heavy $132,000 price tag.

Jaguar says that when building this car the design was “aerodynamically driven.” This can be observed by the many exterior designs implemented in this car. It was given unique front and rear fascias, integrated carbon fiber venturi, hood vents, quad exhaust pipes, and a rear fixed wing. The aerodynamic exterior of this car was clearly also designed to impress.

The EPA advises that you’ll get 15 miles per gallon in the city and 22 on the freeway with the XKR-S which isn’t bad considering it is a +4,000 lb car pushing 550 hp.

As for the interior, the infotainment system and navigation system have not been treated to any upgrades this time around which seems to date the entire package. Compared to that of recent Audi’s and BMW’s the XKR-S interior just isn’t up to par but we can leave that for you to decide.

The takeaway from this is that Jaguar simply hasn’t done quite enough with the XKR-S to keep up with the accelerating competition. At this price you also have the option of purchasing a 911 turbo, which blows this car away in almost every aspect. Even in MotorTrend’s recent “Best Drivers Car Drag Race” the XKR-S came in 8^th place of 9 only beating out the $26,000 BRZ despite being the 3^rd most expensive car in the race. This is still a brilliant car and would definitely impress anyone when you put the pedal down, but with the increase in competition, this Jag just doesn’t seem to stand out like it used to.

2013 Nissan GT-R

The new 2013 model of the GT-R received major performance upgrades and now comes with a handcrafted 545 horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine. Godzilla is one of a handful of cars in the world that can break the 3-second zero-to-sixty barrier, and of those, it is by far the cheapest.

The new 2013 GT-R saw a base price increase to $96,820. Nissan has made this car famous by giving it a devilish all-wheel drive launch system that allows it to get off the line as fast as $600,000 Lamborghinis, if not faster. MotorTrend.com recently tracked the GT-R with a 0 – 60 of 2.7 seconds. They also got it to make the quarter mile sprint in 10.8 seconds. These numbers were posted using 96 Octane gas that unfortunately isn’t available in the U.S.

The new 2013 revision produces a higher top end torque response all the way up to its redline of 7,000 RPM. It also incorporates some slip resistant seats, more efficient cooling ducts for the front brakes and a “Track-Pack” option that reduces the weight by 200 lbs.

If you put your 100k towards this car, it will get you off the line faster than anything else out there for the price. For those who want to experience jet fighter acceleration in a car, the GT-R is the way to go.

Acura NSX - The Future is Already Here

Acura halted production of its iconic sports car the NSX back in 2005. It was known for its impressive handling and blistering speed. Now, Acura is bringing it back, and it looks better than ever.

The newly redesigned NSX will have a base price around $110,000 which is relatively cheap compared to the 300k+ Ferraris and Lamborghinis it is competing with. It is expected to have a 3.7 Liter V6 which would be accompanied by 3 electric motors. It will produce around 480 horsepower that boosts it to 60 in approximately 3 seconds. The NSX is also going to weigh a mere 3,100 lbs thanks to a high-tech platform made from ultra lightweight materials.

It is a mid-engine, two seat car that can operate either rear wheel drive or all wheel drive depending on which mode it is in. Acura claims that the all-wheel drive system will allow it to have super car acceleration as well as offering more efficiency. The low profile headlamps are LED based and there is currently no interior design plan for the concept yet, but we can expect something that matches the current elegant exterior.

One of the highly anticipated features that the NSX is rumored to have is a "Push-To-Pass" button. When pressed the Acura would send extra power from each of its 3 electric motors to in essence give the car a boost similar to that of the more commonly known Nitrous-Oxide boost. It is currently not known how much horsepower these electric engines would produce but together you can expect somewhere around 200 HP.

It will be on sale in he U.S. in 2015. Acura says it will be built in central Ohio in a “unique, advanced manufacturing operation.”

Unlike the $400,000 LFA from Acura's Japanese luxury car competitor, Lexus, the new NSX should be within reach for the only slightly rich, which opens this car up to a much broader market.

This vehicle has already created a huge amount of publicity, showing up in commercials with Jerry Seinfeld as well as appearing in large movies like The Avengers. We just hope that it when it does come out, it lives up to its iconic supercar reputation, and we can’t wait to find out.

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