New Boxster, most powerful convertible Corvette, electric Lola, Pininfarina concept
Porsche today revealed the first details of the third generation Boxster. Due to be launched in Geneva, the compact roadster is effectively a brand new car, boasting a bigger but lighter chassis than its predecessor. The base model is equipped with a 2.7 litre engine that is both smaller and more powerful than the outgoing flat six. The range topping Boxster S uses the familiar 3.4 litre unit, which for the occasion has been tweaked to produce 5 horses more. Both models will become available in the coming months with either a six-speed manual or a PDK double clutch, 7-speed automatic.
Marking both the model's 60th anniversary and the final year for the current generation, Chevrolet have released the Corvette 427 Convertible. Effectively a Z06 with the roof removed, it is the first 'C6' drop top powered by the 505 bhp LS7 V8. Extensive use of lightweight materials have kept the weight down, giving the special Corvette a superior power to weight ratio over far more exotic machinery. Optional on all 2013-model year Corvettes, the 427 Convertible comes standard with the 60th anniversary package.
At this week's Low Carbon Racing Conference in Birmingham, Drayson Racing Technologies took the wraps off the Lola B12/ 69EV. Developed in conjunction with Lola, this promises to be the fastest all-electric racer yet. The LMP1 based machine is powered by four electric motors and features active aerodynamics. Not built to specific regulations, the B12/69EV's main goal is to go as fast as possible using electric motors only. Drayson do hope to develop the car into a contender for the FIA Formula E world championship scheduled for 2013.
Earlier in the week Italian design house Pininfarina sent us the first glimpse of their Geneva destined show car. Dubbed the Cambiano, it promises to be an 'elegant and refined' sport sedan.
Enjoy the links:
2012 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible - Images, Specifications and Information
2012 Lola B12/69EV - Images, Specifications and Information
2012 Pininfarina Cambiano - Images, Specifications and Information
2012 Porsche Boxster S - Images, Specifications and Information
2012 Porsche Boxster - Images, Specifications and Information
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