Cadillac CT6 with Twin-Turbo 3.0L V6 (Video)

A new 3-liter V6 will launch with the all-new Cadillac CT6 and be offered in the brand's other sedans, Cadillac announced Friday.

The company detailed the powertrain offerings that will be in their new flagship sedan, set for a March 31 unveiling as part of the New York Auto Show. The CT6 will be one of the first vehicles to show off General Motors' new engine family.

A mainstream offering is expected to be a new, naturally aspirated, 3.6-liter V6 with 335 horsepower and 284 lb.-ft. of torque. That's up from 14 horsepower from the 3.6 V6 currently offered in the ATS and CTS.

But in keeping with modern turbocharging trends, a new 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 with 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft torques will also be introduced. In addition to revised mechanicals for greater efficiency, these new engines also sport cylinder deactivation and start/stop. Cadillac says it expects a 9-percent fuel economy bump from this engine over the outgoing 3.6 that's in a whole bunch of GM products.

Those two Cadillac sedans will also get the new 3.6-liter engine, although the 3.0-liter turbo is for now reserved for the CT6. An 8-speed automatic will be the transmission for these engines, doing away with the six-speed unit that's been offered on the outgoing engine.

“Cadillac’s elevation on the world stage is driven in great part by its advanced powertrain technology and the all-new 3.0L Twin Turbo powers past the traditional segment leaders with higher degrees of the performance and refinement their reputations were built on,” said Rich Bartlett, assistant chief engineer.

“Torque is the pulling power of an engine and the new 3.0L Twin Turbo delivers it with confidence-inspiring smoothness and progression,” said Bartlett. “In fact, the potency of the torque across the rpm band is matched only by the satisfaction of the horsepower created as those revs climb quickly to 6,500 rpm.”

Cadillac officials confirmed engine details CEO Johan de Nysschen let slip last month, including that the CT6 would also offer a turbocharged four, which is probably going to be the 2.0-liter, 270-horse unit in the ATS and CTS. It might not be a slouch, given the CT6 is all about lightness in its construction.

                           

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition

The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition, both in coupe and convertible variants, will arrive in Chevrolet dealerships this spring after a limited, one-time production run.

Just like the coupe model, the Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Cconvertible features a flashy metallic paint scheme with graphic accents, red line alloys, Hot Wheels grille and the toy car company logo on the grille and decklid plus Hot Wheels Edition sill plates.

The special Camaro is available in 2LT (V6) and 2SS (V8) trims, with SS models featuring a 6.2-liter V8, offered as the “L99” on automatic-equipped vehicles and the “LS3” on manual-equipped models. The L99 has 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft (556 Nm) of torque, while the LS3 develops 426 horsepower and 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) of torque.

LT-based models feature the “LFX” 3.6-liter V6 engine rated at 323 horsepower. A dual-mode exhaust system is available with the six-speed manual transmission, as well as LT models with either the manual or the automatic transmission.

The 97th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, with the Opening Day being on Saturday, May 11.

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition

“It’s been nearly 20 years since I started designing cars for Hot Wheels and I have yet to drive one home,” said Felix Holst, vice president of creative for the Mattel Wheels Division. “Personally, I can’t wait to open the doors and see the Hot Wheels Camaro sitting in the garage.”

The Custom Camaro 1:64-scale toy car from 1968 was one of the original 16 Hot Wheels issued by Mattel and is considered today as one of the most valuable of the series among collectors. This is the first time that a full-size, production Hot Wheels car has been offered for sale by any manufacturer.

With the exception of the oversized logos on seats, the 2013 Camaro Hot Wheels Edition looks tastefully done as it echoes the styling cues of the toy series without going overboard.

Available in coupe and convertible body-styles in both 2LT V6 and 2SS V8 trims, the special edition model comes in a Kinetic Blue exterior color with two-tone matte hood and rear taillight panel “blackout” graphics, red accent stripes on the front ZL1-sourced front grille, and flame decals on the rear fenders.

Other exterior features include the unique black 21-inch wheels with red outline stripe, Hot Wheels grille, decklid and front fender logos, a ground effects package, including front splitter and rocker treatment, a ZL1 rear spoiler (for coupe models).

On the inside, the Camaro gets a black leather-trimmed interior accented with red and black seat stitching with the Hot Wheels logo embroidered on the front seats, Hot Wheels-style flame decals on the door panels, and Hot Wheels Edition sill plates.

The Hot Wheels Edition will be offered as a $6,995 optional package on the 2013 Camaro.

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Isuzu D-MAX Pickup Truck

The body-on-frame pickup truck is offered in single and double cab configurations and choice of three turbo diesel engines including a pair of 2.5-liter units producing 115HP and 136HP, and a larger displacement 3.0-liter powerplant rated at 177-horsepower, linked to either 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission.

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Chevrolet Miray Concept

The Miray (which means 'future' in Korean) was created to celebrate Chevrolet's centennial anniversary which takes place this year.

The concept's powertrain consists of two front-mounted electric motors, each producing 15 kW (20 bhp / 20 PS) of power for the front axle, coupled with a 1.5 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit mounted mid-rear which drives the back wheels. Current for the electric motors comes from a 1.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that is recharged through regenerative braking.

The Miray is capable of running on electric power alone and the petrol engine kicks in with its quick-shifting dual-clutch gearbox when extra power is needed. Chevrolet did not provide any performance or range figures for the concept.

As for the aesthetics, the design takes some cues from Chevy's heritage and was inspired by such models as the 1963 Monza SS and the 1962 Corvair Super Spyder. There's a split grille for the front fascia and sharp lines over the smooth and slightly rounded surfaces of the car's design. The body also makes use of carbon panels such as for the spoilers. The Miray is also fitted with 20 inch wheels at the front and 21-inchers at the rear.

The 'future' design is also present in the interior with its center console-mounted start button, ambient lighting and dual-cockpit design for both the driver and passenger area.

Source: Chevrolet

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