Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa by Zagato Atelier

Zagato Alfa TZ3 will be based on the Dodge Viper.

That would change its dimensions significantly as the two-seater, rear-wheel drive supercar will grow wider, longer and heavier too than the 850 kg (1874 lbs) TZ3 Corsa. Heavier by a good 600 kg (1320 lbs).

The new TZ3 may also get the Viper's 612 PS (450 kW / 604 bhp) 8.4 liter V10 engine as opposed to the 4.2 liter V8 with 420 PS (309 kW / 414 bhp) of the initial design study vehicle.

And all that extra power would do is make up for all the extra weight.

The TZ3 will be presented at Pebble Beach in August with production set to begin in 2012.

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VW Eos 'Facelifted'

The chrome bar gives the Eos an extra “bling” factor, while also protecting the edge of the tailgate. It simply sticks to the lower rim of the tailgate, without damaging it in any way. Rounding off the exterior styling propositions is a new 17-inch alloy wheel design called “Azuro”, which is painted in silver and has five double spokes.

For the car's interior, VW Accessories offers three different trim sets, each consisting of five decorative pieces that apply to the doors and the dashboard. Available colors include carbon, aluminum and piano.

Cycling fans can order a bicycle rack that can transport up to two bikes, with an extension kit for a third one available. Finally, Volkswagen has developed a special luggage set for the Eos, made up of two branded suitcases.

The updated Eos was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in late November 2010, featuring new headlights and grille, revised bumpers, redesigned taillights and an upgraded equipment list.

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BMW M3 Pick Up Truck 420 HP

The sport ute packs the same 420-horsepower 4.0-liter V8 engine under the bonnet as the rest of the M3 range, which includes the Coupe, Convertible and Sedan models, adding a rear-axle load capacity of up to 450 kilos or 992 pounds.

The load bed itself is clad in high-grade structured aluminium sheeting and provides the biggest cargo capacity ever offered on a M vehicle – up to 20 standard 46-inch golf bags, according to BMW. It’s also the first M3 to be equipped with a trailer tow hitch.

BMW said the kerb weight of the pickup undercuts that of the M3 Convertible by around 50 kilograms or 110 pounds. Interestingly, BMW’s designers also fitted the M3 Pickup Truck with a Targa top, which shaves another 20kg or 44 pounds and at the same time, lowers the car’s centre of gravity when removed.

Despite the removal of the rear passenger compartment, the company says measurements in the wind tunnel at the BMW Group’s Aerodynamic Test Centre showed a Cd factor on a par with that of the BMW M3 Coupé.
Official lap times have not yet been released, but BMW pointed out that the needle in the dial vouched for a top speed of 300 km/h or 186mph.
Of course, the M3 Pickup Truck won’t be heading for production, but BMW said the one-off model is earmarked for use as a workshop transport vehicle for BMW M GmbH.

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Buick Ampera

According to a recent report, Buick is developing a rebadged version of the Opel Ampera.Like the standard model, motivation would be provided by a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery which sends power to an electric motor that produces 149 hp (111 kW / 151 PS) and 273 lb-ft (368 Nm) of torque. This should enable the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than nine seconds, hit a top speed of 100 mph (161 km/h), and travel up to 50 miles (80 km) on electricity alone. Of course, when the battery is depleted, a 1.4-liter petrol engine would act as a generator to extend the range up to 310 miles (499 km).

If the vehicle is approved for production, the Buick Ampera could be launched as soon as 2013.

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Spada Vetture Sport Codatronca Monza

Official information is still pending, but the CM is reportedly based on the Corvette Z06 and features a supercharged 7.0-liter V8 engine with 700 PS (515 kW / 690 hp). It is paired to a six-speed manual transmission, which should ensure the 1,250 kilogram (2,756 pound) roadster is breathtakingly fast.

No word on how many cars will be built, but pricing is expected to start at €250,000 ($355,000).

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