It looks like Porsche Cars North America is set to unveil a third member for its Boxster line with the 2011 Spyder. The 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder is all set to make its debut at the LA Auto Show on December 2, 2009 for a selling price of $61,200. Among the striking features of the 2011 Spyder include a 3.4 liter engine, 320HP, 6 cylinder motor with direct fuel injection and a suspension that has been lowered to 20mm.

It will also be sporting a lightweight frame thanks to aluminum doors and interior door panels which weigh less than 176 lbs. It also gets 10 more horsepower as well than the S. Other than that, all other questions in mind should be answered once it makes its formal debut at the LA Auto Show so be sure not to miss it!

(Source) Auto Insane

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The place to be this week is in Monterey as the Porsche Panamera is scheduled to make another appearance in connection with the Monterey Classic Peninsula’s Classic Car Week. With the four door sports car now a reality, Porsche is said to be bringing in 30 new Panameras to cover major car events that include:

• 36th Rolex Monterey Historics
• Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Auto Week

Other cars scheduled to be showcased by Porsche:

• The 1962 Porsche Type 804 Formula 1 racer
• The 1960 Porsche Type 718 Formula 2 racing car
• The 1962 Porsche Type 718 W-RS 8-cylinder Spyder
• The Porsche GT1 98LM

Porsche-sponsored activities for the fans at Laguna will include a heritage display featuring former and current race cars, Porsche’s current showroom product line, and experts to answer Porsche questions. The Porsche Panamera will go on sale this October 17, 2009 at the brand’s 202 U.S. dealers.

(Source) Press

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It seems that an artist by the name of Jon Sibal has grown tired of waiting for Ferrari to release anything regarding the Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder and has decided to take matters into his owns hands.

What you see above is his creation, a render of a Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder. As you’ll see, it’s nothing more than yesterday’s image of the Ferrari 458 Italia with a drop top.

There’s really no telling if Ferrari has plans to make the Italia Spyder look similar to this but if they do, they may have a winner on their hands.

Tags: convertible, Ferrari, ferrari 458, italia, render, Spyder

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When Iron Man first hit the scene it pleased everyone from action-movie lovers to supercar lovers. Well, Iron Man 2 is currently in production and there seems to be no change.

What you see above is Robert Downey Jr. driving a 525HP V10 Audi R8 Spider on the set of Iron Man 2. The vehicle in question is said to be a pre-production model but we can’t see the design changing much before it actually makes it way to market.

AutoExpress reports that Audi will officially unveil the car at the Frankfurt Motor Show with sales expected in late 2010.

Tags: iron man 2, r8, rober downey jr, spider, Spyder, v10

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Rumors had been circulating over in Europe which then spilt onto US shores that Audi would be introducing an alternative energy R8 supercar at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year. These rumors pointed towards either an all electric R8 or an extended range EV coupled with a diesel range extender.

Unfortunately, an anonymous Audi rep has said that these rumors about an alternative energy R8 were false. However, the R8 will still be making an appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the form of a gas-guzzlin R8 Spyder.

Then again, once the economy recovers and gas prices skyrocket, anything is possible.

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Tags: all electrice, diesel range extender, ev, extended range, frankfurt motor show, r8, rumor, Spyder

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The Swiss company, BRUSA, that specializes in components for electric vehicles, has just revealed a new all-electric roadster known as the Spyder. The car’s origin actually started out as a university thesis for the engineering school of Buchs NTB in Switzerland, but with support from BRUSA, we could possibly see it competing against other electric sports cars such as the Tesla Roadster.

The body design is influenced from a number of sources. The Spyder is not quite as quick as the Tesla Roadster but will still do 62mph in less than six seconds with a top speed of more than 125mph. The battery has a capacity of 16kWh, which can get the Spyder over a distance of 80 miles when traveling at an average speed of 50mph. It will take three hours to charge the battery to 60% but a solar lay out on the roof helps speed this process up. No word yet on production.

Tags: BRUSA, Electric, roadster, Sports Car, Spyder, Swiss

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Maserati officials have confirmed that a convertible version of the GranTurismo will be making it to showrooms by March 2010. They have revealed a few new details about the car, which is expected to be called the GranTurismo Spyder. Maserati is yet to divulge if the car will sport a conventional canvas roof or a new hard-top, but according to Car and Driver it will come with a traditional cloth top and a price tag of $130,000.

This puts it in clear competition with cars like the Mercedes Benz SL, Aston Martin Vantage Roadster, BMW M6 Cabrio, and Jaguar XKR Convertible. The Spyder will likely come standard with the new 434hp 4.7L V8 engine from the more recent GranTurismo S.

Tags: 2010, GranTurismo, Maserati, Spyder

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Only Gotham Dream Cars (GDC) can perhaps help you fulfill your dream of driving a Lamborghini as they will hold their first-ever Legends Dream Car Tour on June 9 and 10, 2009. These set dates will give car enthusiasts the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive the latest Lamborghinis alongside famed Lamborghini test driver Valentino Balboni.

“The Dream Car Tour allows people to escape for a day while driving the cars of their dreams,” said Noah Lehmann-Haupt, Founder/CEO of Gotham Dream Cars. “We created the Legends Dream Car Tour to offer enthusiasts the chance to blow off some steam and at the same time have an up-close and personal experience with automotive legends. We are excited to announce Valentino Balboni will be our inaugural Grand Marshal, and welcome enthusiasts to meet, drive with, and commemorate Lamborghini’s most legendary driver in an adrenaline packed, four hour drive.”

The Legends Dream Car Tour will consist of morning and afternoon sessions on June 9 and 10, and include breakfast or lunch and a meet and greet with Balboni. Participants will then hit the road and switch between five of the newest Lamborghini models including the Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder and the ultra-powerful Murcielago LP 640 Roadster, and even spend time riding shotgun to Balboni. Seats for the tour are $1495, with non-driving passengers welcome free of charge.

(Source) Press

Tags: car enthusiasts, dream car, dream cars, Gallardo, Lamborghini, lamborghini models, lamborghinis, legendary driver, murcielago, murcielago lp 640, set dates, Spyder, valentino balboni

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Mitsubishi has announced their intentions to close their Mistubishi Research and Design of America studio based in Cypress, California. As for background information, this studio was responsible for the designs of the latest Ecplise and Spyders.

The closure will effect 60 employees and servers as proof that Mistubishi is looking to decrease their American footprint.

Their footpring has not vanished however as they still hvae a design studio based in Ann Arbor, Michingan which is hard at work on their forthcoming iMiEV electric car.

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Tags: California, cypress, design, eclipse, imiev, Spyder, studio

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Maserati seems ready to launch some cars which will bring on some real cash. What’s the matter, didn’t anyone tell them it was a disastrous financial year? Well maybe that is true for the average consumer, but if you have the money for it, a Maserati is already waiting for you.

We know the Quattroporte GTS that was announced at Detroit is arriving next month. The GranTurismo GTS is also ready to be launched and it will be wearing the engine of the Quattroporte GTS. But the most important upcoming Maserati might be a new Spyder supercar. The new Spyder convertible is rumored to be based on the GranTurismo but we’re going to have more specific details later this year.

via whatcar

Tags: GranTurismo, GTS, Maserati, Quattroporte, Sports Car, Spyder, Supercar

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Ferrari is a name limited to a few and only the big names and the wealthy have so far been able to afford it through the years. This iconic 1957 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is expected to fall into the hands of someone really wealthy. So you can expect the bidding to get out of hand among the curious onlookers just to secure this classic vehicle.

This Scaglietti-designed Ferrari “Pontoon-fender” Testarossa was in production from 1957 to 1958 and only 22 examples were made. It also has the honor of being one of the most desirable and competitive racing Ferraris ever built. The roadster also has a significant ownership history. It was first delivered to racing driver and future coach builder Piero Drogo in Modena, Italy in December 1957.

The second most expensive car ever sold at auction is a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder, which went for £5.4 million. So, there are more than enough reasons for the Ferrari “Pontoon-fender” Testarossa to set the new world record.

(Source) Motor Authority

Tags: Ferrari, ferrari 250 gt, piero, roadster, scaglietti, Spyder, testarossa

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With an estimated MSRP of $221,000, the 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder probably isn’t the best choice for the everyday office commute, and the V-10 560 horsepower engine isn’t going to save you any money on gas, either. (Gas mileage, in case you care, is 12 mpg city/20 highway.) The Gallardo Spyder has a soft top (available in black, blue, gray, and beige) that disappears beneath the engine cover.

Ad Personam, a customization program offered only by Lamborghini, lets owners customize interior elements to the limits of good taste, and beyond, even though he interior (in leather or Alcantara) will not be visible to anyone except you and your passenger most of the time, especially when pushing the speedometer into the 201 MPH range. Basically, you will be a blur to all witnesses at that speed. The question is, do you really care? I didn’t think so.

Tags: Gallardo, Lamborghini, Spyder

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We’ve seen the A5 and S5 Cabrios from Audi scheduled to arrive at the Geneva Auto Show in March. We have another Audi to take a look at. The 2010 Audi R8 Spyder V10 will arrive at the Detroit Auto Show which is just around the corner.

We are to expect a 5.2L V10 motor capable of 520 hp and 398 lb.-ft. of torque. Larger dual exhaust, new wheels and better breaks are also in the works. Well now doesn’t that sound good? We’ll tell you more when Audi will bring this baby to Detroit.

via Car and Driver

Tags: Audi, Auto Show, Detroit, R8 2010, Spyder

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