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2012 Audi S7 - Click above for high-res image gallery
When this first batch of spy shots landed in our inbox, we didn't think too much about them. It's an
Audi A7 with the optional S Line bodykit. Big whoop. However, the rear view tells a different tale. Specifically, the quad-tipped exhaust system.
What we're looking at is the first
Audi S7 prototype which,
according to earlier reports, could debut as early as next week at the
Paris Motor Show.
If it does, we can expect a slightly lower ride height over the standard A7, upgraded brakes, wheels and tires, and a set of deeply bolstered buckets up front. But what's under the hood?
Initial speculation suggested that the 4.2-liter FSI V8 found in the
Audi R8 could be the engine of choice, but the latest intel floating around involves a new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 outputting upwards of 450 horsepower and a healthy amount of torque.
Hopefully, all will be revealed in just over a week, but before then, scope out the S7 mule in the gallery below.
Spy Shots: 2012 Audi S7 caught, but what's under the hood? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 21st, 2010
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Performance, Aston Martin
"Dirty Shirley" Aston Martin One-77 spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
If you're thinking, "This car looks familiar," it's because
we've seen it before. The
Aston Martin One-77 continues to tease us with its beauty, power and exclusivity, and our spies have caught the bronze test car out on the Nürburgring once again. This time, though, One-77 isn't its only name.
Whoever Dirty Shirley is, she should be honored to know that her name has been given to Aston's super-rare One-77. Even so, if this name is just Aston's way of getting closer to its prototypes, so be it, because honestly, we can't think of a more appropriate name.
For the sake of drooling, we'll remind you yet again that only 77 of these darlings will be made, packing a lordly 7.3-liter V12 good for over 700 horsepower. Top speed is somewhere north of 220 miles per hour, and the whole thing retails for a lofty $1.8 million. Stay dirty, Shirley.
[Source: CarPix]
Spy Shots: 'Ring-bound Aston Martin One-77 begs the question - Who is Dirty Shirley? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 7th, 2010
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Budget, Sedan, Honda
2012 Honda Civic spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
After seeing a
handful of spy shots of the next-generation Euro-spec
Honda Civic, the North American car is finally starting to show up out roaming the heat-soaked roads of Death Valley. When the new Civic arrives next year, it won't be that much larger than the current car, and the overall shape looks to have stayed the same, though substantial changes to the front and rear fascias are definitely on deck.
Our spies were able to get a peek inside the Civic's cabin, showing that the two-tiered dash theme from the current car will likely be carried over to the new Civic. This means we can expect a digital speedometer on the top shelf with an analog tach below, and while we've never been big fans of this arrangement, it has its adherents among Civic fans.
We're not expecting to see the Civic debut until sometime in 2011, possibly at the
Detroit or
New York auto shows. For now, check out Honda's latest prototype from all angles in our gallery below.
[Source: KGP Photography]
Spy Shots: 2012 Honda Civic prototype holds on to two-tier dash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 3rd, 2010
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Subaru
Subaru FT-86 RWD coupe spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
We've read many reports lately having to do with
Toyota's
FT-86 rear-wheel drive sports coupe, but we mustn't forget that
Subaru will be getting its own version of this new two-door - it is a joint venture, after all. Our spies have captured this obviously Subaru-bodied mule out testing in Death Valley, showing that things are still on track for the "Toyobaru" to come to market in the near future.
Details are still very slim on what Subaru's version of the FT-86 will offer, and contrary to the brand's image, the new coupe
may not be available with all-wheel drive. If that's the case, Subaru will have to offer a lot more in the way of styling (and perhaps power) to differentiate it from its Toyota sister. This latest prototype has sprouted a hood scoop not seen on
earlier test cars, suggesting that a top-mount intercooler could be underhood, though it's also possible that this is just the result of some WRX/STI parts being used for camouflage purposes.
Toyota is expected to launch its version of the FT-86 in November of 2011, so keep your fingers crossed for Subaru's version to drop around the same time. For now, see a glimpse of what's to come in our high-res gallery of spy shots below.
[Source: KGP Photography]
Spy Shots: Subaru testing its version of FT-86 "Toyobaru" coupe in the Death Valley heat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 1st, 2010
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Crossover, Ford, UK
Spy Shots: Ford Fiesta-based crossover mule - click above for high-res image gallery is enjoying early success with the
Fiesta here in the United States, but in Europe, where the Fiesta has been on sale for years, it's time to start thinking about the future. Our friendly neighborhood snappers at CarPix have scored spy shots of what appears to be a high-riding Fiesta-based crossover designed to slot in below the Kuga crossover in the automaker's European lineup.
A Fiesta crossover might sound a little odd at first take, but when it comes to production, it should be roughly the same size as a
Nissan Juke or
Mini Countryman. That in mind, don't rule out the possibility of the Fiesta CUV making its way to the U.S. Expect to see a variety of powertrains offered for European customers including some EcoBoost options, and both front- and all-wheel drive configurations should be available. Check out our gallery of high-res pics before to get a closer look at the forthcoming Blue Oval tall boy.
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Spy Shots: Ford Fiesta-based crossover headed for the UK originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertible, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Porsche
2012 Porsche Boxster - Click above for high-res image gallery
As expected, the
Spyder is the send-off model for the current generation
Porsche Boxster (987), so a new version - rumored to carry the 981 designation - is under development.
Like anything hailing from Stuttgart, any changes to Boxster's chassis and exterior will be minor, with more shapely sheetmetal adorning the outside and a few minor modifications to the suspension, brakes and assorted underbody bits. Naturally, a few interior tweaks are part of the package, but the big news is the possible addition of a four-cylinder powerplant for the 2012 model year.
While the 2.9- and 3.4-liter flat six-cylinder engines will likely carryover with minor bumps in horsepower and torque, there's talk of a four-cylinder Boxster being added to Porsche's line-up just above its oft-rumored entry-level model - a rebirth of the 914 co-developed with
Volkswagen and
Audi. Additionally,
Porsche has confirmed it will begin testing
three Boxsters with electric drivetrains next year, but technical details on the EVs have yet to be released.
Initial speculation suggested that the 2012 Boxster could make an appearance at the
Paris Motor Show this fall, but the smart money is on a
Geneva debut in March.
Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster wired up outside the 'Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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