American Future
The year 2011 draws to a close and 2012 is upon us – as in every year of the new year also means that the North American International Auto Show in Detroit stands at the door. Of 14 to 22 January show the carmakers from around the world in the Cobo Hall, their most important innovations for the first half of 2012 – the previous year were more than 30 world premieres in Detroit for 2012 and a similar value is expected.
DETROIT AUTO SHOW 2012: MANY NEW PRODUCTS CELEBRATING ITS WORLD PREMIERE
It is already known that Mercedes , the new generation SL roadster in Detroit for the first time presented to the public – no wonder North America is finally one of the main markets for the classic among luxury roadsters in March in a new form and much easier than before to the dealers come. Thanks to carbon-aluminum body and roof could reduce the weight of the Swabians retractable roof roadster by over 100 kilograms.
Still a little more sporty positioning, the new Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) , which also celebrates its public debut in Detroit and as usual, relying on a traditional cloth cap. Thanks to a clever design is now offering a convertible in the closed state, the world-famous silhouette of the 911 coupe. At market launch, offers Porsche two six-cylinder boxer engines with 3.4 and 3.8 liter, send the 350-400 hp to the rear wheels.
Also in a new form presents itself Hyundai Genesis Coupe , the new year for a facelift receives. As part of the facelift, the Koreans buy their sports coupe not only a fresh look but also revised engine with significantly better performance: The turbocharged four-cylinder with 275 hp comes then, the naturally aspirated V6 sends 350 horsepower to the rear wheels.
