2010 Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet unveiled ahead of 2009 Geneva Auto Show

Audi has released quick details(US data) for the all-new Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet.

World auto show debut is at Geneva auto show in March, 2009. In the states new A5/S5 Cabriolet will go on sale in Fall 2009 as a 2010 model year. Launch of the A5/S5 Cabriolet replaces the A4/S4 Cabriolet. Audi has not released pricing information yet.

The A5 product line is now expanded to include Cabriolet models with three powerful and fuel-efficient powertrains (2.0 TFSI 4 cylinder, 3.2 FSI V6, 3.0 TFSI V6 with supercharged technology). Europeans will likely see the same gasoline and diesel engines found in the current A5.

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Only in Russia: Porsche 911 Cabriolet covered with gold plates

This can either happen in Russia or in some oil rich country where people have no idea what to do with their money.

According to Autoblog Netherlands this Porsche 911 (996) Cabriolet is covered with 40 pounds of gold plates.

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Spy pictures: 2009 Jaguar XK Cabriolet

In addition to yesterdays pictures of the facelifted 2009 Jaguar XK Coupe we have fresh picures of the facelifted Cabriolet as well.

The only disguise the car has is just some duck tape on the front bumper.

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Lexus LF-A will be priced above $200k!

Lexus has showed the LF-A supercar on three auto shows, tested it on Nürburgring and now seems that the car is ready for production.

Lexus LF-A is powered by a 5.5-liter V10 producing around 500 hp. Lexus has said that the top speed will be over 200 mph! Both coupe and roadster versions wil be offered. And the price? Sources say the carbon-fiber supercar will cost around $225,000. Roadster version even more.

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Sportec SP600 Convertible (based on 911 Turbo Convertible)

Presently, the introduction to the Sportec Pleasure begins with the SP530 delivering 530hp and ends with the top-of-the-line model SP680 revealing 680hp.
The ingredients for this exclusive high-performance and precision engine from Switzerland are, among others, special Sportec turbochargers as well as a Sportec sports exhaust system with a sound flap system and high-performance catalysts.

Modifications to the suction unit and a special sports air filter with an increased airflow take care of the necessary amount of intake air required for this high-performance and precision powertrain.

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Audi A5 Cabriolet to debut at Paris Motor Show

German print magazine Auto Motor und Sport claims that the Audi A5 Cabriolet will replace the current Audi A4 Cabriolet after its unveiling at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 2008. Beginning of 2009 the Audi A5 Cabriolet is ready to be ordered, expect to see a price around 37.000 Euro.

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Essen Motor Show 2007: TechArt 911 Turbo Cabriolet

What is created through passionate precision and with the love of detail emphasises the respect towards an inimitable automobile. Dynamic driving through performance and optimum aerodynamics becomes an experience of the highest art with the TECHART Turbo Cabriolet on the basis of the new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. TECHART Automobildesign merges technology and art to produce a complete work.
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2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

As with the 911 Turbo Coupé, the Cabriolet will also be powered by a 3.6 liter six-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine with biturbo turbocharging and Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG). The powerplant already generates 480 hp (353 kW) and 620 Nm of torque at 1950 rpm. With the new, optional “Sport Chrono Turbo Package”, which includes an overboost function, up to 680 Nm is even intermittently possible. The manual transmission version can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just four seconds. With Tiptronic S the time can be cut to 3.8 seconds.

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