Chrysler will introduced the 300 Mopar Special Edition at the Chicago Auto Show in order to celebrate Mopar’s 75th anniversary. The sedan is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 engine which produces 363 hp (271 kW / 368 PS). This engine enables the car to accelerate from 0-60mph in less than 5 seconds. The Chrysler 300 Mopar Special Edition will be available later this year for $49,700 upwards. [WorldCarFans]
The Italian based automaker Fiat has unveiled the all-new 2012 Sedici. The car is powered by a 1.6 liter 16v engine that produces 118 horsepower. There is also a diesel model that comes with the 2.0 liter Multijet engine, producing 133 horsepower. The 2012 Fiat Sedici features a new Purple Rebel paint job, a five-inch display, a USB connectivity, metallic gray mirrors, a painted roof rack and 16-inch alloy wheels. [InAutoNews]
The 2013 Volkswagen CC will be debuted at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. The four-door sedan features Bi-Xenon headlights with a unique Adaptive Front Lighting System that directs light according to the steering wheel. The new Volkswagen CC also has LED tail lamps. The carmaker will release the 2013 Volkswagen CC in the United States in Spring 2012. Folks in Germany will be able to buy this car in February 2012. [AutoWeek]
The 2013 Lexus GS 350 is powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine with a 6-speed sequential-shift transmission, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in only 5.7 seconds. The 2013 Lexus GS 350 has a top speed of 142 mph. The Lexus GS 350 also features a 12.3-inch high resolution central control display, an automatic climate control, a rear back-up camera, and an ambient LED lighting. The 2013 Lexus GS 350 will be released in early 2012. [Lexus]
Audi has unveiled more details about the 2012 Audi S8. The sedan is powered by a 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8 engine with a 8-speed S Tronic transmission. This engine configuration produces a 520-hp with a 479 lb-ft of torque. The 2012 Audi S8 is able to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 155mph. [egmCarTech]
The Cadillac XTS is a successor to the Cadillac DTS and STS models. As a competitor to the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, the Cadillac XTS is based on the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept. The car features the company’s new CUE infotainment system. It is also known as the largest and most luxurious car made by Cadillac. The all-new Cadillac XTS will hit markets in Spring 2012. [egmCarTech]
