Rumor: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro to have 330 hp LFX V6

When the 2011 Mustang appeared with 1 more horsepower, Chevrolet responded with a 312 horsepower V6 Camaro for 2011. And rumors have it they aren't stopping there. There have been various reports that the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will be equipped with a 325-330 horsepower LFX V6. The new engine comes packed with advanced technologies such as Spark-Ignition Direct-Injection, Dual Overhead Cams, Variable Valve Timing, and E85 capability.

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Prototype

Lamborghini's new flagship that is set to replace the Murciélago has been spotted. It has a huge front fender which draws attention to the car but u cant miss the huge air intake behind the driver door. The new intake is for the newly developed 6.5-liter V-12 that produces 700 horsepower and 509 lb-ft of toruq. There will also be brakes on all 4 wheels to stop the incredible power of the vehicle.

 The Aventador is made completely of carbon fiber to help reduce weight. Lamborghini has also included a single-clutch transmission that the company says shifts faster than any dual-clutch unit. The Aventador has big shoes to step into, but it is off to a good start.

Pagani Teases Upcoming C9 Supercar [video]

There have been various spy shots of the new Pagani C9, but Pagani has finally released a video of their new supercar. The video is just a small teaser but at the end of the video there is a scale model of the C9. The new C9 has been confirmed that it will hit the market in 2011 and will replace the Zonda. Pagani has stated the C9 will be nothing like the Zonda, therefore has made 3,770 new parts for the car.

Under the hood of the C9 there will be a Mercedes-Benz 6.0L, bi-turbo engine V12 producing 700 horsepower and 740 lb-ft of torque. Pagani has also stated that the C9 will have a very advanced active aerodynamics package. The new C9 is set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show and it will boast a price tag near 900,000 euros.

2012 Ford C-Max Revealed

Ford's minivan is finally hitting the states. The Ford Grand C-Max has been released in Europe and it is a 3-row minivan. The reception in Europe has been relatively well and it's often been called a mini mini-van. And now Ford has decided to bring this car over to the States. The engine that's going to be implemented in the base model is a 2.5-liter 4 cylinder engine that produces 168 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque. There will also be an optional 1.6 liter with EcoBoost (turbocharged) which has the same amount of horsepower as the 2.5 on regular fuel, but has 183 horsepower on premium fuel; torque is 173 lb-ft torque on both engines. Ford has also stated it's going to have good fuel economy hence the Eco in the EcoBoost engine.

The interior of the car has a 5+2 seating arrangement and the second row's middle seat can be folded and stowed away. The C-Max also has a hands-free liftgate release. Which is a device that lets the trunk of the car open when something waves past the sensor on the bumper. Ford says that the new C-Max is designed for "growing, busy American families." The U.S. C-Max will be updated in the 2011 January Detroit auto show and the car will go on sale in early 2012.

Smart to go Convertible?

 Daimler has patented a new Smart Roadster design. This patent design was submitted November 16, 2010 and it seems to be a Smart Fortwo-based roadster. The possibilities of this showing up for the Smart lineup isn't too high. Maybe it will even show up in one of the auto shows, but I'm not going to be praying at night for Smart to produce this design.

The New Toyota Yaris

In Tokyo, Toyota has unveiled the new Vitz. The name Vitz is the name for the U.S. bound Yaris in Japan. The new version has been completely refreshed. This is the first full redesign of the Vitz/Yaris since 2005.

They styling of the Yaris is more expressive and seems to have a Eurocentric design to it. Although the platform is a carryover, the wheelbase has been increased by 4 inches to provide more interior space. Toyota will be releasing a 1.3 liter engine for Japan, but the U.S. will be getting a 1.5 liter engine that produces 107 horsepower. Inside the Yaris there will be the new Yaris seats and it will keep the same simplistic look. Toyota has also hinted at a hybrid version of the Yaris that will be released in 2012.

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Car spotted in Abu Dhabi

In a recent trip to Abu Dhabi a Teamspeed member spotted the new BMW Vision EfficientDynamics car on the track. It was also in gray which was different than the white concept version.
BMW's new EfficientDynamics car is rumored to be called the "i8" and is rumored to be powered by a three-cylinder diesel-hybrid powertrain that produces 328 horsepower. The super light weight car will be able to do 0-100 in 4.8 seconds and the best part about this car, it is expected to get 62.5 mpg.

Although it seems that this spotting seems to lead people to think that the new VED car will be released soon it is still uncertain. BMW has not announced a release date, but some sources have reported it will be released in 2013. Also, the car is also rumored to be priced around $200,000.