BMW today introduced the new 120i Coupe Performance Unlimited. Available in a white or Le Mans Blue finish, the coupe is powered by a 170HP 2.0-liter gasoline engine linked to a six-speed automatic transmission. Additional specs include the M-Sport bumpers, 18-inch alloy wheels shod in 215/40R18 tires up front and 245/35R18 at the back, a blacked-out grille, carbon fiber mirror caps and a carbon fiber boot lid spoiler. The Japan-only BMW 120i Coupe Performance Unlimited is priced at 4,350,000 Yen ($50,300). [CarScoop]
Alfa Romeo has rolled out a special edition version of its GT compact coupe for the Japanese market in order to celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary. Dubbed as the Alfa Romeo GT Quadrifoglio d’Oro Special Edition, the coupe comes with special gold badging, 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in beefier 225/40 tires, red brake calipers and chrome trim on the front bumper. Additional features include leather sports seats, aluminum sports pedals and sports dials with a red background. Priced at 3,850,000 Yen or around $44,300, the Alfa Romeo GT Quadrifoglio d’Oro Special Edition is powered by the 166-horsepower (Japan-spec) 2.0-liter JTS petrol engine linked to Alfa’s 5-speed automated Selespeed transmission. [CarScoop]
Fifth Gear has rolled out a new test video of the Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe, showing the car being tested on public roads by Vicki Butler-Henderson. To refresh your memory, this hybrid coupe is equipped with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor that output 124PS and 174Nm of torque. Watch the video after the jump. More»
Honda has recently announced the upcoming CR-Z Hybrid Coupe price for the US market. This hybrid coupe will be available in three different trim levels including base, EX and EX with Navi, along with two different transmission options: a 6-speed manual or the company’s CVT gearbox. Power itself will come from a 1.5-liter iVTEC 4-cylinder engine and an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. Prices will range from $19,200 for the base model (6-speed manual) to $22,560 for the top of the range model (6-speed manual). Meanwhile, for the CVT version, prices will range from $19,850 to $23,210. More»
To celebrate Jaguar’s 75th anniversary and Jaguar’s historic return to Le Mans, the company will launch the Jaguar XK Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition in Australia. Limited to just 10 units, the car will be available in Indigo Blue, Ultimate Black and Liquid Silver color options, and feature 20-inch Kalimnos alloy wheels, chrome tailpipe finishers, chrome side power vents, Bright Finish Pedals, exclusive badges, a soft grain leather interior with contrast stitching and 16-way heated and cooled seats with memory. Power itself will come from a standard 5.0-liter AJ-V8 Gen III engine that produces 283kW of power and 515Nm of torque. The Jaguar XK Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition will become available in Australia from late June for a starting price of AUD$193,500. [Zercustoms]
General Motors has unveiled pricing for its all-new 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe and CTS-V Coupe that will be released in the United States in early August 2010. The standard CTS Coupe uses a 3.6L Direct Injection V6 engine that produces 304-horsepower. This model is available in either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. The price starts from $38,990 for the RWD model and from $40,890 for the AWD version. The CTS-V Coupe starts from $62,990 including destination charge. For your info, the CTS-V Coupe is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that delivers 556HP. The Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60mph (96km/h) in 3.9 seconds. [CarScoop]
