Archive for the ‘V-10’ Category

• What is it? Lexus’ first supercar and a genuine rival to Ferrari and Lamborghini • The basics: High-rev V-10 and rear-wheel drive fun • On sale: 2011 • Price: $375,000-plus (est.)

The supercar that almost wasn’t, the 2011 Lexus LFA, has finally made its world debut at this month’s 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The LFA has been spotted testing in prototype form on a number of occasions, so it's well past the 'pure concept' stage, and Lexus has now confirmed that production will start next year. Its U.S. debut will come later this year at the November SEMA show in Las Vegas and then the Los Angeles Auto Show in December.

Development on the car has...

Four-door coupes are still a relatively new segment, especially in the mainstream large luxury arena, which the Mercedes-Benz CLS essentially has to itself for now. But Audi has a rival in the works, a sleek yet spacious four-door cruiser called the A7, and it's due in late 2010.

Recent heavy investments in the Neckarsulm plant tip Audi's intent to take the car to production. Cars are expected to start rolling off the assembly line late in 2010, according to a report by Auto Motor und Sport. U.S. buyers can expect to see it on showroom floors early in 2011.

A wide range of powertrains will be offered in the A7, but things will get really...