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Audi S5 Cabriolet

Bullz-Eye.com reviews the 2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet:

Exterior
The combination of the brilliant red paint and black soft top on our test model 2011 Audi S5 quattro Auto S-Tronic Cabriolet gave a first impression of both class and sport. The 19-inch, double-spoke alloy wheels, high performance tires and dual exhaust with quad tailpipes set the tone for a fun drive. Although hardtop convertibles are all the rage, Audi chose to stick with a fabric roof. The ragtop has classic appeal and folds down in a segment-leading 15 seconds at speeds up to 30 miles per hour. The sharp lines, distinctive front end and sculpted body makes a statement of refinement and luxury. The single frame grille, large air intakes and memorable headlights make an unforgettable impression. Those Audi signature daytime running lights are just the beginning of an intelligently designed 2011 Audi S5 quattro Auto S-Tronic Cabriolet.

Interior
The interior of the 2011 Audi S5 quattro Auto S-Tronic Cabriolet is interesting enough to make this car feel special. Our test model was equipped with Audi navigation system with 3G MMI and color driver information system, rear view camera, rear park sensors, a high performance Bang & Olfsen premium sound system, carbon atlas interior inlays and 3-spoke leather wrapped multi function steering wheel. The sport seating in the S5 Convertible had silk nappa leather upholstery, split folding rear seats with full pass through to trunk, heated and cooled front seats, and power driver and passenger seat adjustment with lumbar support. The dash again was familiar from other Audi vehicles and included three-zone automatic climate control, in-dash CD player with SD card slot, Sirius satellite radio, Audi music interface (iPod integration), Bluetooth hands free phone interface and homelink remote transmitter. The convertible is remarkably quiet and wind noise was clearly addressed when engineering the 2011 Audi S5 quattro Auto S-Tronic Cabriolet. By going with the soft top, Audi was able to retain adequate trunk space that would have been lost to the trendier hard top convertibles.

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The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is one hot car

From InsideLine.com:

MONTVALE, New Jersey — Mercedes-Benz has released the first official photos of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, four months ahead of the car’s public debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. The 2012 SLS AMG Roadster goes on sale this fall in the U.S.

The Roadster is the soft-top companion to the SLS AMG Coupe, swapping the hardtop’s gullwings for conventional doors.

The Roadster’s power-operated fabric top, which stows behind the seats, incorporates a heated glass rear window and is available in black, red or beige. The top can be raised or lowered automatically in about 11 seconds at speeds up to 31 mph. Trunk space is virtually identical between the two SLS AMG models: 6.1 cubic feet for the Roadster and 6.2 cubic feet for the Coupe.

Otherwise, the Roadster shares much of its hardware with the Coupe, notably the AMG-tuned 6.2-liter V8 that makes 563 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, which is mated to an AMG Speedshift seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox with a Race Start function and a mechanical diff lock.

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Next Gen Ford Cobra Jet Spied

From Edmunds Inside Line:

Ford’s Mustang Cobra Jet program has been incredibly popular for the Ford Racing division. The Cobra Jet for 2012 Featured a supercharged 5.4-liter aluminum V8 with 430 horsepower. Ford built 50 of them and sold the caged, competition-ready Stangs for $91,900 each.

And now it appears they’re working on another. It’s unclear from these photos if the bubble here is blocked off by an intercooler / radiator, or if it’s blocked to move air. (Or if they simply wanted to reduce visibility to Camaro levels.) Either way, that’s either a lot of room, or a lot of cooling and it’s totally awesome.

(Also, am I the only one who thinks this grille looks like it belongs on a Mini Cooper?)

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Say Goodbye to the current Corvette!

From AutoNews:

Time is tickin’ on the current generation Corvette.

The C6 Corvette will be offered for the 2012 and 2013 model years, and that’s it. In fact, 2013 may be an abbreviated model year for the Corvette, according to a Chevrolet source.

C6 is General Motors’ designation for the current generation Corvette. The C6 has been on the market since the 2005 model year, and is long in the tooth.

While the source didn’t say, presumably a shortened model year would give the plant in Bowling Green, Ky., plenty of time to retool for the redesigned Corvette, coming for the 2014 model year. That car is referred to as the C7.

Interestingly, that means Corvette’s 60th anniversary will be marked with the current generation Vette, the 2013 model.

And if the past is any guide to the future — Corvette created special packages to mark previous anniversaries — I think we can expect a special edition 2013 Corvette to commemorate the event.

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2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo on Bullz-Eye.com

Bullz-Eye.com reviewed the 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo:

Buick has revamping their lineup to attract a more youthful market segment for few years now. Right now the 2011 Regal is the best shot to break into the heart of a very selective consumer. Bullz-Eye is driving and reviewing a 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo so keep an eye on our upcoming review to see how the Regal measures up. For now check out this gallery of the Regal Turbo we have the pleasure of test driving.

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