We continue to talk about 10 Novelties of New York International Auto Show.
So, the next one is Audi R8 Spyder.
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- What is interesting: laser lights, soft roof
- Competitors: Porsche 911 Turbo S, Aston Martin DB9
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Sports car Audi R8 of new generation, which was shown a year ago, finally got an open version. The car is equipped with a soft folding roof, which opens in 20 seconds at speeds up to 50 km per hour.
Audi R8 Spyder got enlarged air intakes, a large diffuser and a rear spoiler. The standard version of the sports car is equipped with LED lights – each consists of 37 elements. For a fee, the model can be ordered with laser optics.
In the movement Roadster brings 5.2-liter V10 engine capacity of 540 horsepower. The engine is mated to a seven-speed robotized gearbox. Up to 100 km / h the vehicle accelerates in 3.5 seconds – that’s 0.1 seconds faster than the R8 in the coupe body. The top speed is 320 km per hour. Car sales in Europe wil begin in late 2016.
Mazda MX-5 RF
- What is interesting: hardtop
- Competitors: Toyota GT86, Subaru BRZ
Fans of compact roadster Mazda MX-5, on the contrary, have been waiting for a version with a hard convertible top. You can open and close the roof using the drive at speed up to 10 km per hour. As it was highlighted in the company’s innovation it did not affect the amount of luggage the MX-5, which remains at 130 liters.
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The range of engines includes the 1.5-liter petrol power unit with capacity of 140 hp and a 2.0-liter 180-horsepower engine. Motors are working together with a six-speed manual transmission. Alternatively, for MX5 is available automatic transmission with the same number of stages. Dynamic characteristics of new items will be known later. The standard version of the roadster with a soft convertible, equipped with 2.0-liter engine is capable to accelerate to 100 km / h in 7.3 seconds.
- What is interesting: the new transmission
- Competitors: Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot
Large crossover Toyota is one of the leaders in its segment in the US market, so the premiere of its updated version was held in the USA. Restyled Highlander in accordance with the new styling got a big trapezoidal grille.
Changes have occurred not only in appearance: the V6 engine 3.5-liter received the direct injection and increasing of capacity. Automatic transmission now is not eight, and six-speed. Into the basic equipment entered complex Toyota Safety Sense, which includes emergency brake, marking and tracking control of blind spots. Optionally available is system Omnidirectional Perimeter Scan with four cameras and the ability to “fly-around” machine.
Kia Cadenza
- What is interesting: a rich standard equipment
- Competitors: Chevrolet Impala, Nissan Maxima
In New York Kia brought the second generation of a large sedan Cadenza. Novelty is focused primarily on the markets of North America and the Middle East.
Externally, the Cadenza is made in the style of the latest novelties of the Kia – with the “tiger nose”, large lanterns, aggressive air intakes in the front bumper and LED optics. In the basic version is available tracking system for dead zones, emergency braking system, adaptive cruise control, warning of the danger of collision function, the system of circular view, rear view camera, warning function of Lane Departure, as well as a wireless charger for smartphones.
The front-drive vehicle is equipped with a 3.3-liter gasoline engine V6 power of 293 hp and 345 Nm of torque. The unit works in conjunction with the eight-speed automatic transmission.
Mercedes-AMG E43
- What is interesting: the first sports version of the W213
- Competitors: BMW M5
In addition to the GLE Coupe, the Germans brought in the United States also the first sports version of its new E-Class – Mercedes-AMG E43. All-wheel drive novelty is equipped with a new 3.0-liter gasoline V6 engine with 401 hp in return and 520 Nm of torque. The unit is paired with 9-speed automatic transmission. Up to 100 km / h the novelty is dispersed for 4,5 seconds.
Externally, the sedan differs from the base E-Class by grille, spoiler, 19 inch wheels, large air intakes and exhaust system with four tailpipes.