Rumor has it that the highly anticipated Toyota Supra will show up at an auto show this year, and potentially even Detroit, but only time will tell.
Source: Complex Rides
ANOTHER SUPERCAR SOON?
We haven’t heard much from Puritalia since they released renderings of the 427 Roadster back in 2012, but the company has just posted the first pictures of a near production prototype. Dressed in a light coat of primer, the prototype will be used to test the car’s mechanicals and driving characteristics. The 427 Roadster was inspired by the 1965 Shelby Cobra and features a carbon composite body as well as an aluminum and chromoly chassis. Two engines will be available including a 5.0-liter V8 with 445 HP (327 kW) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft) of torque as well as a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 with 605 HP (445 kW) and 640 Nm (472 lb-ft) of torque.
Source: World Car Fans
HI-TECH!
Automakers are striving to seamlessly integrate smartphones with their products, but Hyundai has gone one step further. The 2015 Hyundai Genesis will have an updated version of the company’s Blue Link infotainment system that can interface with wearable smart devices like Google Glass. To do that, Hyundai has adapted its existing mobile app–which allows owners to check their vehicle’s status remotely, and control certain functions like remote start–for Glass’ smaller screen. Since less information can fit on the screen, Hyundai designed special “cards” to display vehicle information.
Source: Motor Authority
WOULD YOU BUY THIS?
Koenigsegg’s official dealership in Germany is now selling a limited-run CCX Edition and they are asking 899,000 EUR for the Swedish supercar. Unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, they made only 14 units of the CCX Edition and this one has been driven for just 2,796 miles (4,500 km). It’s a 2008 model in left-hand drive with a carbon fiber body and wheels, while the cabin is wrapped around in leather and is adorned by a bespoke anodized aluminum trim.
Source: World Car Fans
KIA GOES SPORTY
Presenting Kia’s GT4 Stinger concept, a striking race car built to GT4 specifications and featuring a 2+2 layout. Apart from the grille, it’s hard to place any element on the GT4 Stinger in the Kia design handbook. The concept sits just inches from the ground and its headlights are a stack of LEDs that look like they’ve been lifted off an Audi Le Mans prototype. Under the hood sits a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder developing a hefty 315 horsepower. Drive goes to the rear wheels only. Kia says the car “is intended to turn heads while delivering superb driving enjoyment on both road and track,” but it’s not clear if a production version is planned or this is purely a styling exercise.
Source: Motor Authority
