The annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit kicked off today with the main press day. Taking centre stage in 2014 were the all-new Corvette Z06 and its race-ready C7.R derivative. Based on the highly acclaimed Corvette Stingray introduced last year, the new high performance model is powered by a supercharged V8, which is good for a staggering 625 bhp. This is fed to the rear wheels through a seven-speed manual or an eight-speed gearbox. The exact performance figures of the Corvette Z06 will become available once it enters production at the end of the year. The new Corvette C7.R will get its day in the sun much sooner as it will line up for the Daytona 24 Hours in little over a week.
Porsche used the NAIAS to launch the 911 Targa 4 and the Targa 4S. Although sporting a classic appearance with a wraparound rear window a and T-bar roof, the new Targa uses sophisticated technology that enables the driver to open or close the car with a simple push of the button.
One of the pleasant surprises this year was the striking Toyota FT-1, which not only stars on the Toyota stand but is also available in the popular computer game Gran Turismo 6. Although no technical details have been released, it does not take much imagination to see the FT-1 as a Supra successor.
Today also several previously previewed concept cars broke cover like the Audi Allroad Shooting Brake, Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge and Volkswagen Beetle Dune.

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2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R - Images, Specifications and Information

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - Images, Specifications and Information

2014 Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge - Images, Specifications and Information

2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4 - Images, Specifications and Information

2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4S - Images, Specifications and Information

2014 Toyota FT-1 Concept - Images, Specifications and Information

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Concept - Images, Specifications and Information

2014 Audi Allroad Shooting Brake - Images, Specifications and Information