Scion has unveiled the new FR-S sports coupe concept. It is a front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car that promises to offer exceptional handling and performance. The Scion FR-S is powered by the 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated boxer engine, that features the D4-S injection system. This system uses both direct and port injection which increases the horsepower and torque output. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Here is the teaser sketch of the Renault Samsung SM7 concept. This teaser sketch shows a car with a sporty, muscular design, with the front end being dominated by a large trapezoidal grille that is continued in the form of the engine hood. The Renault Samsung SM7 concept will be unveiled at the upcoming Seoul Motor Show on April 1-10, 2011. [CarScoop]
The Xenatec Maybach 57 S Coupe was based upon the Maybach 57 S limousine. This limited edition coupe will be available in a limited quantity. Only 100 units will be built by hand in Germany for discerning enthusiasts worldwide. The Xenatec Maybach 57 S Coupe will retail for $923,140. FYI, the Xenatec Maybach 57 S Coupe was designed by Fredrik Burchhardt, creator of the dramatic Exelero (a joint Maybach and Fulda Tyre Company project in 2004-2005). [egmCarTech]
Hyundai has finally announced the 2011 Genesis Coupe R-Spec price for the US market. This sports car is scheduled to hit US dealerships this fall for $26,750. For your info, the car will be available in four different exterior colors including Karussell White, Bathurst Black, Interlagos Yellow and Tsukuba Red. Under the hood, power will come from a 3.8-liter DOHC V6 engine coupled to a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission that generates a total of 306 horsepower. [GlobalMotors]
The 2011 Nissan Altima sedan, coupe and hybrid are now available at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2011 Altima sedan continues to be available in a number of well-equipped models, including 175-hp 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine equipped models. Meanwhile, the 2011 Altima Coupe models are limited to two new exterior colors including Metallic Slate and Brilliant Silver. And finally, the 2011 Nissan Altima hybrid is powered by a version of Nissan’s QR25 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and standard electronically controlled CVT with an advanced electric drive motor/generator. [egmCarTech]
Hyundai is ready to release the RB Concept, 2011 Elantra and Veloster sports coupe within the next year. The RB Concept will come to the United States as the next-generation Accent and will go on sale in mid-2011. At the 2010 LA Auto Show, Hyundai will unveil the redesigned Elantra. That model will be based on the recently unveiled 2011 Hyundai Avante. The company will also unveil the new front-wheel-drive Veloster sports coupe in January 2011. The coupe is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder direct injection engine making 140-hp. [egmCarTech]
