2011 Audi 7 Rendering

One of the next models Audi plans to bring to out is the A7 four-door coupe. The car appears to be targeted at premium buyers, with both hard-top and cabriolet versions planned. Production is a go now that Audi has decided to put millions of euros into the plant in Neckarsulm in order to make the essential upgrades and changes to build the A7 there.

Production will start toward the end of next year with a likely launch for very late 2010 or early 2011. A wide range of powertrains will be offered in the A7 and its S7 and RS7 sport-focused variants. Expect to see everything from diesel-electric hybrids to 600hp V10s. A diesel-electric version is rumored, but the company may end up utilizing a gasoline engine instead. The more usual A7 variants will be powered by a pair of V6s.

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Infinti first let out word word that they would be releasing a hard top convertible version of their G37 coupe back in March but a price was no where to be seen.

Luckily, the car maker has stepped forward and let us in on the pricing scheme they will use when the G37 convertible goes on sale June 19th.

For $43,850 buyers will be able to get their hands on the base model while $43,900 for the G37 Sport 6MT. If you dont’ know, the sport model adds a 6-speed manual transmission because lets face it, who likes going fast with an automatic car?

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2010 Lexus IS C

The 2010 Lexus IS C is the second convertible model from Lexus but, the first time the brand has provided a more compact, affordable luxury drop-top. The IS C isn’t as showy or short on space as a roadster, thanks in part to an actual back seat and excellent folding hard top. The piece de resistance of the Lexus IS C is its retractable hardtop system.

The hard top is made of lightweight aluminum, folds into three nifty sections, and forms a tight, weatherproof barrier from noise and weather. The IS C is available in a 250c and 350c model. The 2010 Lexus IS 350C starts at $44,815

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