Filed under: Sports/GTs , Geneva Motor Show , Supercars At last year’s Geneva Motor Show we got our first glimpse of the Spyker C8 Aileron , the stretched and stiffened coupe that could replace the C8 Laviolette later this year. In keeping with its promise to deliver a production version of the C8 Aileron in 2009, Spkyer has released a teaser of its newest hypercar ahead of its reveal in Geneva next month. There’s no doubt that the stylistic insanity of the concept will make its way to the production model, along with the Audi-sourced 4.2-liter V8, putting out 400 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. A choice of either a Getrag six-speed manual or ZF auto-box will deliver power to the rear wheels, and with a curb weight of just over 3,100 pounds, the Aileron will hit 60 in 4.5 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 187 mph. Spyker’s trademark interior trinkets, including its turned aluminum dash, will find their way inside, along with a Kharma stereo with GPS, Bluetooth integration and MP3 compatibility. Production is expected to begin in May, with sales starting in early summer, and expect a convertible variant to bow next year. Gallery: Spyker C8 Aileron Spyker C8 Aileron teased ahead of Geneva unveiling originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

Filed under: EV/Plug-in Click above for a high res gallery of the Lightning GT It’s been awhile since the sleek all-electric Lightning GT was unveiled at the British International Motor Show amidst much fanfare last July, but since then, it seems like the Lightning Car Company has been awfully quiet. Maybe too quiet. Considering that their intended motor supplier, PML Flightlink , has gone into administration (read Chapter 11 ), one might expect that they would be out there battling the murmur of rumors with their own buzz-making appearances and announcements. Maybe they’re just aren’t those kinds of blokes or perhaps they’ve just been too busy “getting on with it” to worry about media speculation. Whatever the reason for their silence, we are now able to report that it has been broken. With 400 “expressions of interest” and 20 “indicative orders,” the company still expects to begin building cars next year. It believes it can achieve annual sales of 500 once they reach full production. To that end, it is putting together financing and is raising £2m through St Helen’s Capital , as part of a £20m effort. That company’s CEO, Ruari McGirr, sees promise in the start up and says, “Lightning epitomises the enduring ability of British engineering to innovate and adapt in the face of new technology and the changing needs of consumers.” Confidence indeed, but can they buy up PML or find a new motor supplier? That question needs an answer. Gallery: All-New Lightning GT [Source: Financial Times ] Continue reading Will Lightning GT show roll on? Will Lightning GT show roll on? originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

To the Geneva Motor Show 2007 was presented the brand new Artega GT. This new producer keeps its promises and the Artega GT is going to come on the market very soon.
The Artega GT is very impressive sporty and has only two places, a serious concurent for Porsche Cayman, Audi TTs and BMW Z4!

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