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]
Nissan has finally confirmed that the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Edition will enter the production stage. The SUV is powered by the 5.0 V8 engine with a total output power of 414-hp. This engine allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph. The Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Edition also features a carbon fiber wing, splitter and rear diffuser. [Acquire]
Mazda has announced that the special edition Mazda RX-8 Spirit R will go on sale from November 24, 2011 at all Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships in Japan. Available in Aluminum Metallic, Sparkling Black Mica, or Crystal White Pearl Mica, the sports car features a special Spirit R badge, side front and curtain airbags, black bezels for headlights, fog lights and taillights, and a piano black trim on the transmission tunnel. The carmaker will release 1000 units of the special edition Mazda RX-8 Spirit R. [Automobile]
Mazda has introduced the Special Edition Black Tuned Roadster(MX-5) for the Japanese market. Based on the premium “RS RHT” and “VS RHT” models, the car features the “Black Tuned theme” such as Brilliant Black roof and door mirrors, gun metallic-finished 17-inch alloy wheels, black fog lamp bezels and body colored door handles. The special edition car is available in three exterior body colors including Crystal White Pearl Mica, Velocity Red Mica and Green Metallic. The Mazda Special Edition Black Tuned Roadster is powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC power unit with a 6-speed manual gearbox or an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. [WorldCarFans]
Lexus today unveiled the official LS 600h Landaulet, which will be used by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Carlene Wittstock as their official royal wedding car on July 2, 2011. The Lexus LS 600h Landaulet features a special one-piece transparent polycarbonate roof, a Kevlar bodyshell and carbon fiber honeycomb structures. After the event, the car will be displayed at the Media Center and at the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco. No word on pricing at this moment. More»
A special edition Chevrolet Camaro has been introduced to commemorate the car’s 45th anniversary. Available as a 2012 model, the 45th anniversary edition Chevrolet Camaro features 20-inch dark silver wheels, dark silver trim for the fog lamps and taillight bezels, HID headlights, a jet black interior with red, white, and blue stitching on the car’s seats, white gauges, and a 45th Anniversary hood and desk stripes. Horsepower will also be increased to feature 323-hp, 11 more than last year’s 3.6L V6. That extra output comes from a new LSX engine that is also 20 lbs lighter than its predecessor. Sadly, there is no info on pricing of the special edition Camaro. [TopSpeed]
