Which Make Makes the Best Luxury Car? March 2011 Poll

Well, you guys have voted, and the results are in.  The Poll for March 2011, "Which make makes the best luxury car?" you guys have voted Mercedes. Yay! for Mercedes.

Lamborghini Hybrid Coming in 2015

Lamborghini Hybrid is promised to be coming by 2015, with either a V10 or V12, No reports on

MPG but doesn't seem that they are even looking at that considering it will either be a v10 or v12.

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2011 Chevrolet Volt

The Volt is more than its advanced electric propulsion system. With technology beyond the battery, the Volt takes personalization, feedback and interaction to new levels. Volt production is scheduled to begin in late 2010. Pricing has not been announced.

Engine and Specifications

Brakes: four-wheel disc, fully regenerative to maximize energy capture

Steering: electric power assist

Torque lb-ft:

273 / 370

Top speed 100mph

2011 Toyota Diesel Dually Coming Soon to USA

Edmunds.com has announced that the 2010 model Tundra will feature a 4.5L diesel engine as an option. Provided some rough fuel economy and performance numbers.

Estimated hp: 300 @ 3500 RPM
Estimated torque: 500 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
Estimated MPG: 22 MPG (both city and highway)

Edmunds.com also announced that the HD Tundra will debut in 2011 or 2012, and that it will feature a 7.0L diesel. We were unable to confirm this. Frankly, it seems a little optimistic considering the current market. Still, it's intriguing information.

You can learn more about the 4.5L in our story, as well as see a video of the engine here:

4.5L Diesel Tundra Confirmed, Bigger Diesel Coming? | tundraheadquarters.com

Our best guess is that the new 4.5L diesel will cost an extra $5k to $6k, which means a new Tundra Limited Crew 4x4 with the diesel may cost as much as $50k!

Exciting times - the Tundra diesel is coming soon!

source Tundra Solutions

Vauxhall GTC Paris Concept

At 4.46 meters, the GTC Paris offers ample space for five people, yet still maintains a swell and sporting appearance. Adams’ team has maximized ‘tension’ in the design by limiting the amount of lines in the car’s profile, and leaving the impression that the car’s highlights and surfacing are ‘pressed’ on to the concept’s 21-inch wheels. 

Engine and specification

Engine: A four-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbocharged

Headlights: Slim, eagle-eye shaped headlamps

  Wheels: 21-inch wheels

 

Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Coupe

With a tremendous power output of 408 hp, outstanding vehicle dynamics and emphatically sporty equipment, the new 911 Carrera GTS ascends to the pinnacle of the Carrera model series.

Engine and transmission 

Six speed manual 

Torque lb-ft at RPM: 42

3.8-litre engine

Lotus Elite Hybrid

It's not only exquisitely elegant, in keeping with Lotus' core values, it is a car of a substance incorporating some of the very latest technological innovations Lotus has yet to offer

Engine and Transmission

Power hp: 620 hp

Torque lb-ft: 720 lb-ft

Hybrid Petrol V8

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 3.5 to 3.7 seconds