Archive for the ‘2013 Cars’ Category

Chevrolet is working on a new generation Corvette C7

In the press leaked new information about the next generation of sports coupe Corvette (C7). One of the managers of the Swedish car maker Saab said that the automaker made the two-plate transmission for mid-engine Corvette at a time when the automotive belonged to the American General Motors.

2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7

Despite the fact that the Corvette C7 has long been developed almost entirely because of the financial crisis of 2008 Chevrolet was forced to postpone its release. However, the company now intends to return to this model.

Chevrolet Corvette C7 2013

According to preliminary data, serial version of the supercar will be released in April 2012. According to its new size will yield C6, furthermore, it will be built of lighter materials that would give it less fuel consumption and emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere. Reportedly, the basic version will be equipped with Corvette C7 turbocharged V6. As for appearance, the new sports car made in the same style as the concept of Stingray, made its debut at the international Motor Show in Chicago last year.

2013 Audi A1 Allroad Crossover

In 2013, automaker Audi is planning to provide a compact crossover, built on the basis of the youth hatchback A1 (photo).
According to European media, the novelty will be called A1 Allroad and will be equipped with four-wheel drive transmission.

new Audi A1 Allroad

The car also will acquire a body turned from model A1 and all sorts of off-road-attributes.

Equipped with Audi A1 Allroad will petrol and diesel engines from 86 to 122 hp

Recall that the stylish Audi A1 hatch sold in Germany since May this year at a price of 15,800 euro.

Aston Martin Project VH500 – new supercar model

British supercar manufacturer Aston Martin is working on a new version of the DB9, which will be stronger and lighter than the previous one. The debut model scheduled for 2013. As we originally reported that the company will not release a new version of the DB9 due to crisis and One-77 supercar.

aston martin logo

The car under the working title Project VH500 passed program “for weight loss” in order to improve dynamic performance and manageability, as well as reducing fuel consumption. The main objective of the program – weight loss new DB9 to 10%.

It is expected that the 12-cylinder V-shaped unit mounted on the model will be completed, resulting in its capacity to grow, and fuel consumption will be reduced. It is known that the new Aston Martin DB9 borrowed some stylistic features of a One-77 supercar.