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    First day of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) ...

    Today the biennial Frankfurt Motor Show or IAA kicked off with the first of two press days. The list of new releases is seemingly endless and we would like to kick off our coverage with a look at eight of the most interesting debuts.
    Lamborghini took the wraps off the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale; the most extreme version of the V10-engined model yet. It is inspired by the Super Trofeo competition that races in a one-make series. Production will be restricted to just 150 examples. The Italian manufacturer also confirmed that a very limited series of the even more extreme Sesto Elemento will also be built. Deliveries of the ten cars are scheduled to start early in 2013. Fellow Italians Maserati took the gathered media by surprise by launching the Kubang, a near production ready SUV. It will be built on Jeep underpinnings but with a Modena developed engine and an eight-speed gearbox.
    Lotus revealed a heavily revised Exige S. The small sports car has received a completely restyled body and the supercharged V6 engine already found in the Evora S. The ambitious British manufacturer also announced the Exige R-GT rally version that is scheduled to compete in several tarmac rounds of the WRC. Another racing car unveiled in Frankfurt was Mercedes-Benz' all new C-Coupe DTM. This next generation touring car will race in the popular championship next year against similar machines from Audi and BMW.
    Among the many concept cars launched was the F125!, which is built to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the automobile. The two-door coupe features a fuel cell that powers four wheel-mounted electric motors. The star on Volvo's stand was the Concept You, which serves as a preview of an upcoming large sedan from the Swedes. During the design process input from the global car buying public was used.
    In the following days the remaining releases will also be added to our database.

    Enjoy the links:

    2011 Ford Fiesta ST Concept - Images, Specifications and Information

    2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale - Images, Specifications and Information

    2012 Lotus Exige R-GT - Images, Specifications and Information

    2011 Lotus Exige S - Images, Specifications and Information

    2012 Maserati Kubang - Images, Specifications and Information

    2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe DTM - Images, Specifications and Information

    Mercedes-Benz F125! Concept - Images, Specifications and Information

    2011 Volvo Concept You - Images, Specifications and Information
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    That Maserati. What were they thinking of?

    Makes the Lagonda concept thing look like a really nice car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrer View Post
    That Maserati. What were they thinking of?

    Makes the Lagonda concept thing look like a really nice car.
    The Lagonda is the absolute pinnacle of uglyness.
    Where does the Maserati significantly differ from the Murano or some Lexus or Infiniti? Not that I like those cars, but they seem to be attract buyers.
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    That Volvo You concept: I think Audi's gonna sue somebody.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aiasib View Post
    That Volvo You concept: I think Audi's gonna sue somebody.
    Audi does not have the rights to a fastback sedan (Remember the Volvo 444?).
    and there is of course the C6. or even the CX.
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    Or Rover SD1 even.
    Life's too short to drive bad cars.

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    The Maser isn't so bad, but why didn't they build it 8 years ago? Like other manufacturers my guess is the target market is China.

    Interesting take on H2/Fuel cell tech from Mercedes. Low pressure was the answer from the beginning; their storage solution is clever
    even if the prospects of actually USING fuels cells in cars is highly unlikely, even by 2025. Hate the wheels though.
    What are those supposed to do?

    The Lotus Exige R-GT is neat... too bad FIA rally isn't broadcast here.

    The Volvo? Meh.
    Never own more cars than you can keep charged batteries in...

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    Quote Originally Posted by csl177 View Post
    The Maser isn't so bad, but why didn't they build it 8 years ago?
    Probably because they were almost broke 8 years ago.
    Life's too short to drive bad cars.

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    The Lotus Exige R-GT is neat... too bad FIA rally isn't broadcast here.
    R-GT's will be in ALMS...not that it's broadcast here either.

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    If i own a Maserati, i want it to scream Maserati because you just don't see them every day. This Kubang thing i have seen every day, it's called a bland, boring, conformist SUV. The only thing i like about it is they stuck the GranTurismo nose on it and gave it a very large trident badge.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dino Scuderia View Post
    R-GT's will be in ALMS...not that it's broadcast here either.
    ABC and ESPN3.com, if you're busy and miss the race, you can watch a full replay on ESPN3

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    I can't believe that everyone seems this shit, preposterous american-italian hybrid is somewhat right.

    It's a bloody Maserati come on! All of this contraptions should be killed with fire, but especially ones with Maserati badges on them.
    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    Audi does not have the rights to a fastback sedan (Remember the Volvo 444?).
    and there is of course the C6. or even the CX.
    That Volvo.

    It's the new PV644.

    And I'm sorry for them, but as a Volvo the concept doesn't seem to work quite as well...
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    ABC and ESPN3.com, if you're busy and miss the race, you can watch a full replay on ESPN3
    I meant live.

    Audi dedication to sales.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNOFt...ayer_embedded#!

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