Nissan has finally revealed the 2013 Nissan GT-R price for the US market. This sports car will be sold for a starting price of $96,820. Just a bit of info, the 2013 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 twin-turbo engine that produces 545 hp and 463 pound-feet of torque (0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.7 seconds). [Autoevolution]
The 2013 BMW M6 GranCoupe is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine, producing a powerful 600 PS (441 kW / 591 bhp). This engine enables the M6 to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in less than 4.5 seconds. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [PS-Garage]
Here’s the latest styling and performance packages for the Corvette ZR1 by TIKT. This sports car comes with a restyled front fascia, new side skirts and a carbon fiber fixed rear wing. Underneath, the stock engine receives a new power upgrade kit allowing the car to produce 758 hp and 910 Nm of torque (an increase of 120 hp and 91 Nm). Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [GlobalMotors]
The Toyota TES-ERA EV is a new EV sports car that features a pair of gullwing doors and a switchless operation using touchscreen interface on the steering wheel to select a meter design. This eco-friendly car is powered by an electric motor and a 15.7 kWh lithium ion battery that provide a range of over 80 km for urban driving. No word on pricing or availability so far. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Sportec has unveiled their latest performance package for the Audi RS3 Sportback. Under the hood, the 2.5-liter turbocharged five cylinder engine has been upgraded to produce 408PS and 550Nm (an increase of 68PS and 100Nm). This hatchback is also equipped with a loud stainless steel sports exhaust system, a fully adjustable coilover suspension, a high-performance Movit brake system and a set of 20-inch light alloy wheels fitted with performance tires. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet. [AR]
BMW has decided to recall seven models of the Mini series built between 2007 and 2011. The carmaker is recalling 235,535 worldwide, including 88,911 cars in the U.S. The recall is due to the problem in the electronic circuit board that controls the electric auxiliary water pump, which cools the engine’s turbocharger. This water pump failure can overheat, causing a fire. The faulty water pumps will be replaced free of charge. [LA Times]
