Eagerly anticipated debuts hallmarked the first day of the New York Auto Show. Among the showstoppers was an all-new higher-powered E-Class sedan and coupe from Mercedes-Benz. The new generation E63 AMG sports a 6.3-liter V-8 (518 horsepower), along with a seven-speed transmission with multi-clutch technology. Two new hybrid models, an E series and an ML SUV, to augment MB’s diesel approach to alternative fuel bowed, as well. Also, as a concept, MB showed a luxurious four-cylinder diesel dubbed the Vision E250 BlueTEC that the company hopes will entice North American buyers to get on the diesel bandwagon.
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BMW has opened the workshop doors of its high-performance M program for its popular crossovers, the X5 and X6. The X6 M was unveiled at show looking considerably beefier that the standard version. A planned test drive by Elite Traveler will tell the rest of the tale of its new twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8.
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Cadillac showed an intriguing CTS wagon package that will be available in either a 3.6 or 3.0-liter direct-injection V6, a revamped SRX midsize crossover. The 3.0-liter direct injection and 2.8-liter turbo-charged V6 engine choices will deliver impressive performance and efficiency, according to the company.
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Updated models for the Range Rover (including a special leather-clad Autobiography version), Range Rover Sport and Land Rover LR4 were on offer from Land Rover. All three new models use a 5-liter V8 power plant and featured updated exteriors.
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Everyone expected to see Porsche’s 911 GT3 debut at the show and the $112,000 car did not disappoint. The 2010 GT3 rocks a beefier 3.8-liter six (435 horsepower) with increased torque. It jumps from 0 to 60mph in 4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 194 mph.
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