New car models

Honda is hurriedly developing the successor model for its best Acura NSX model. Additional encouraging factor for Japanese designers and constructors is one of the latest Ferrari F430 model. In fact, new NSX will have similar performance and weight but rather cheaper price.

According to Honda close sources new NSX will in exterior be similar to outstanding HSC concept demonstrated long in 2003. Upcoming NSX will prove Honda�s new design concept for Acura aimed at North American customers.

Additionally it is known that Honda engineers finally have not solved engine configuration so that in tests both � front and rear engine arrangement models were engaged.

Important to add that the engine for coming Acura NSX will serve V10 500 h/p with normal aspiration-induction unit accented to high rpm working. The model will be equipped with AWD borrowed from Honda Legend last generation.

The main competitors for new Acura NSX will be Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo though Toyota�s Lexus also should be regarded after its allegations to construct a super car model by 2009.

New super car indexed 612 P4/5 inherited Enzo V12 660 h/p engine and chassis parts. But new Ferrari model is expected to behave more aggressively as vehicle�s weight will be reduced to 1365 kilos given similar initial technical rates.

Ferrari 612 P4/5 chassis testimonials, auxiliary systems as well as telemetrics and sequential 6-gear manual transmission are under testing on uncompromising Ferrari FXX that debuted in 2005. But in contrast to FXX destined for racing circuit driving only 612 P4/5 will be certified for road-type using.

The design for upcoming model will be developed by Pininfarina car body atelier under Ken Okiama hand, who also previously designed Ferrari Fiorano latest model. He was in addition managing 612 Scaglietti tourist version that�s why new 612 P4/5 will likely gain rather imposing guise.

New model will first be exhibited in late August, 2006 to Pebble Beach elegance contest in US.

BMW preparing currently its customers extreme Z4 M coupe racing version. This model will ideologically be similar to M3 GTR which has participated a lot of racing events.

Z4 M will be equipped with 3.2 L6 gasoline engine enforced up to 400 h/p. Classical rear drive will be added by 6-speed manual transmission. Besides, Z4 M Coupe will gain lightened body, improved aerodynamics, hardness and geometry manageable suspension borrowed from M3 GTR. Z4 m will also have safety frame, more sizable fuel tank and other race car-like features.

New Z4 M Coupe price in Europe is expected at $300 000.

Upcoming Italian Lancia 100-year anniversary will be celebrated by issuing jubilee version of its model line-up flagship � Thesis sedan.

Thesis model will be manufactured in �Sportive� version powered by 5-cylinder 185 h/p turbo diesel engine enabling this heavy sedan to reach 100 km/h in 9.7 sec.

Basic features package will be luxury as leather upholstery will be attached by 2-zone climate control, navigation system, electronics full features set, Bluetooth interface system as well as other useful amenities.

The summer of 2006 stands out in automotive aspect for renewed Nissan 350Z sales launch. In fact, model revision hasn�t brought exterior design changes but un technical maintenance 350Z gained 20 h/p increase comparing to previous generation model. Upcoming model will possess the whole amount of 300 h/p due to its 6-cylinder engine.

Accordingly to engine power output such testimonials as 100 km-h acceleration reduced to 5 sec in contrast to previous 5.5 sec; top speed of new Nissan 350Z will make 250 km/h and in addition as company representatives alleged the car will be have better traction at lower torque enabling more convenient driving in city conditions.

Besides, interior will gain new features as well with new colors range. For additional fee customers will be offered bixenon lights and other luxury amenities.

New generation of Mercedes CL coupe will appear in December, 2006. Now the model is under final road tests. After basic version release Mercedes will introduce charged top CL AMG version.
New Mercedes CL coupe will use new S-class flagship model platform which was unveiled with W221 body last year autumn. Equally to S-class sedan CL coupe will include all comfort features and technical amenities including latest electronic systems.
New generation of CL coupe will be arranged with 3.7 � 6.0 liter displacement gasoline engines range added by 3.7 and 4.0 diesels. Sportive CL version with 6.3 V12 power unit will dispose 600 horse powers.

May, 2006 will be marked by new generation of Peugeot 407 European sales launching.
The most features version � Executive will gain twinturbo diesel V6 engine making 205 /p attached with 6-speed hydro transmission with manual shifting option.

Besides new Peugeot 407 will be offered in new �Sport� version filling market demand space between Executive top version and most popular SE. Peugeot 407 Sport will be equipped with front seats power regulating control, color display, parking tronic control, 6-CD changer.

Peugeot 407 SE version in its turn will be attached additionally with light and rain sensors, power mirrors feature, tires pressure sensor.
But all new Peugeot 407 cars will be arranged on R18 light-alloy wheels, aerodynamic moldings painted in body color and seven airbags.

Citroen is preparing new, second generation of Picasso compact van model. The first generation � Xsara Picasso introduced at Paris Motor Show in 1998 quickly gained leading sales rates in Citroen models market getting high popularity in France, Italy and Spain.

Second generation of Picasso will appear in autumn, 2006 and in contrast to its precursor will be manufactured in elongated body type with 7 seating capacity feature like Volkswagen Touran, Opel Zafira, Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic. Coming Picasso is expected with 24 cm increase in length to Picasso with 5 seating capacity.

The design of Citroen Picasso II follows the stylistic line of C4 model. The engine line for this model includes diesel HDi2.2 with 170 h/p and two gasoline power units.

First photos of restyled Mercedes E-class just appeared on web mark the following changes: front exterior part new traits, radiator grate became larger and more roundish, headlight gained new lighting maintenance composition; rear light became smooth, 2-component configuration with LED stop lights.

In fact, main interest catches top E550 model with 5.5 gas V8 engine producing 382 h/p equipped with manual 7-speed 7G-Tronic transmission. Dynamics specification are currently unveiled though it is obvious that top speed will be limited at traditional 250 km/h while 100 km/h acceleration of new E550 will be within 5 sec.

In addition AWD equipped 4matic modification including in model variants list is likely.
Model introduction Mercedes means for New York, 2006.

Cult Toyota Supra returns. Next 2007 year will see the debut of new sportive Supra model in coupe and roadster variants.

New coming Toyota Supra will seriously challenge Nissan350Z and also coming Skyline GT-R. Toyota�s rear drive model with 450 h/p V8 and 570 torque available even at 2000 rpm will demonstrate similar philosophy of Nissan 450Z.

Both models are rear-drive, two body versions, and priced approximately in same range. But remarkably new Supra in most powerful top version has 170 h/p advantage over Nissan 350Z. More �budget� version of Supra will equipped with 3.5 V6 engine known for Lexus IS.

The design of new Toyota Supra will conform to the level its main competitors maintain while having its own salt � rather effective guise.