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Spy Shots: Latest look at Porsche’s upcoming 911 Turbo

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Porsche 911 Turbo Spy Shots

Porsche 911 Turbo spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

Thanks to our crafty team of spy photographers, we now have a clear look at the next-generation Porsche 911 Turbo undergoing its development. It doesn’t exactly take a keen eye to notice those two massive air intakes situated on the flanks of the vehicle, and a set of flared rear fenders do their best to hide some serious rubber.

Around the rear of the vehicle, it’s clear that the new 911 Turbo will wear exhaust outlets that are integrated into the back valance. Interestingly enough, there’s no massive whale tail lurking around, so the engineers must have found a way to package the potent flat-six without needing the extra space.

Speaking of the engine, word has it that Porsche has managed to milk anywhere from 500 to 600 horsepower out of the six-pot, and all of that grunt will likely dump onto the pavement via an all-wheel-drive system. Porsche is slated to pull back the sheets on the base 911 at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year. That leaves room for the Turbo to bow at the Geneva Motor Show in 2012.

Gallery: Porsche 911 Turbo Spy Shots

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Latest look at Porsche’s upcoming 911 Turbo originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: BMW flings M3 pickup around the ‘Ring

Filed under: Spy Photos, Performance, Truck, Etc., Europe, BMW, Luxury

BMW M3 Pickup Spy Shots

BMW M3 pickup spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

There aren’t words to convey just how happy this makes us. With Spring officially licking at the sanctified asphalt of the Nürburgring, testing season has kicked into high gear. Our elite squad of spy photographers has set up camp to take in the action and happened to catch this bizarre beastie obliterating its tires amongst a herd of other BMW mules. As you might expect, there’s exactly zero information on the machine other than it looks for all the world to be an M3 pickup.

Trust us when we say that we’re going to sleep more soundly tonight knowing that somewhere in the world, this creation exists.

We have no idea what the BMW engineers are up to with this one, though we love the idea of an M3-powered spiritual successor to the El Camino throne (bonus points for the camouflage as racing stripes motif, too). Assumed to have the same 4.0-liter V8 found in the nose of the current M3, this beast should be be good for 414 horsepower – perfect for making lickety-split runs to the hardware store.

We’d sell a passel of vital organs for a little seat time in this thing, even if it does simply turn out to be an early April Fool’s joke. The shots are real, so perhaps BMW’s design team are just blowing off some steam, or readying a one-off for Europe’s tuner extravaganza of choice, the Essen Motor Show?

Gallery: Spy Shots: BMW M3 Pickup

[Source: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: BMW flings M3 pickup around the ‘Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Latest Cadillac XTS prototype caught inside and out

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Cadillac, Luxury

2013 Cadillac XTS spy shots

Cadillac XTS spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

We’ve seen spy photos of Cadillac’s upcoming XTS before, but only from far away. Now, our intrepid spy photographers have managed to get up-close and personal with the new Caddy flagship, giving us a sneak peak at the sedan’s interior in the process.

Based on the XTS Platinum concept shown at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, this new Cadillac sedan will replace both the STS and DTS within the automaker’s lineup. This way, the current entry-level CTS can move slightly upmarket to allow for a new, smaller ATS sedan (alphabet soup, we know) that is slated to arrive in the summer of 2012. The XTS is expected to use the same Epsilon II platform that underpins the Buick LaCrosse, and we expect both front- and all-wheel-drive variants to be available.

A quick glimpse at this prototype’s interior shows that it will be very similarly designed to the CTS, though we certainly hope that higher-quality materials will be in place. (Let’s be honest – the CTS’ interior was fine for 2008, but it’s ready for an update). Other new details spotted on this test car include a set of Brembo brakes up front (is an XTS-V in the works?) and large, 19-ish-inch wheels. See the full slate of photos in our high-res image gallery below.

Gallery: Cadillac XTS: Spy Shots

Cadillac XTS: Spy Shots

[Sources: Jeremy Kupfer/Brenda Priddy & Company]

Spy Shots: Latest Cadillac XTS prototype caught inside and out originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Lincoln MKT limo does its best private jet imitation

Filed under: Spy Photos, Crossover, Lincoln, Specialty

Lincoln MKT Stretch Limo

Lincoln MKT Stretch Limo spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

Following the death of the Town Car, Lincoln will be prepping its MKT crossover for a variety of livery duties in the coming years. We recently spied an MKT Hearse doing its first rounds of testing, and now our men in the trees have snapped this stretch limousine version of the luxury crossover.

Ford says that its upcoming livery products will be powered by the automaker’s 3.7-liter V6 – the base engine in the standard MKT – with both front- and all-wheel drive configurations available. Obviously, this stretched MKT’s middle body panels are simply in place for the purpose of powertrain and chassis testing, and we have no doubts that the finalized limousine will be nothing short of ultra-luxurious.

Now, let’s just hope Ford offers some sort of panoramic moonroof so glammed-up high school girls have no problem standing up and waving to their friends on prom night. See all three high-res spy photos of the MKT limo in our image gallery below.

Gallery: Lincoln MKT Stretch Limo: Spy Shots

Lincoln MKT Stretch Limo: Spy Shots

[Images: Chris Doane/Brenda Priddy & Company]

Spy Shots: Lincoln MKT limo does its best private jet imitation originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: 2013 Audi S6 undresses in Germany

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Performance, Audi, Luxury

2013 Audi S6 spy shots

2013 Audi S6 spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

In addition to a hybrid version, Audi is giving its sleek new A6 the full S treatment. Our spy photographers recently snapped this completely undisguised prototype out testing in Germany, leading us to believe that the production car will likely debut in the not-too-distant future. Audi’s usual S up-do is fully evident here, with the more aggressive front fascia, side sill extension and four exhaust tips out back all signaling a more sporting sedan.

The new S6 will likely ditch the current car’s 5.2-liter V10 mill in favor of a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8. Since the S6 will compete with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and BMW M5, expect power output to be somewhere in the 500- to 550-horsepower range.

Gallery: Spy Shots: 2013 Audi S6

2013 Audi S6 spy shots

[Source: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: 2013 Audi S6 undresses in Germany originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: First pics of BMW’s all-new i3

Filed under: Spy Photos, Hatchback, BMW, Electric, Luxury

2013 bMW i3

2013 BMW i3 – Click above for high-res image gallery

BMW engineers are busy putting their new line of i-branded vehicles through the winter-ringer, and in addition to testing the i8 hybrid halo, the i3 has been spied taking to the snow.

The shape of the i3 decidedly un-BMW, with its upright, pedestrian-friendly nose, slab sides and bulbous back end. The taillamps fitted to the prototype obviously aren’t production-spec, while the thin tire and wheel combo are doing double-duty, blending winter grip with low rolling resistance. The overall shape is rather anonymous, but we’re digging the sloped roofline and massive greenhouse, which should make visibility that much better.

Although BMW has confirmed that the passenger cell will be made of carbon fiber, the rest of the chassis is likely to employ plenty of aluminum to keep the curb weight in check. What we don’t know is what kind of powertrain is fitted underneath and which wheels are driven. Our sources indicate that the i3’s architecture will be rear-wheel drive, but there’s still some question whether the smallest i will be a hybrid or an EV. If it’s the latter, expect a 0-60 mph time of around 10 seconds and a range that tops out near 100 miles. Sales are slated to begin in late 2013, right after the range-topping i8 hits the market.

Gallery: Spy Shots: BMW i3

Spy Shots: First pics of BMW’s all-new i3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Hyundai Genesis Coupe facelift on the way

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Hyundai Genesis Coupe spy shots

Hyundai Genesis Coupe spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

Hyundai debuted the refreshed 2012 Genesis Sedan at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, and in addition to revised styling and a brand new 5.0-liter V8, the Korean sedan’s 3.8-liter V6 gets a slew of enhancements. By adding direct injection, the V6 now makes 333 horsepower and 291 pound-feet of torque – gains of 43 and 27, respectively, over the outgoing V6.

During the Chicago festivities, we asked Hyundai PR spokesperson Jim Trainor about how soon this updated V6 would be available in the Genesis Coupe. We were originally told that upgrades wouldn’t be seen “for a little while,” and this latest set of spy shots shows that styling revisions are on deck for the Genesis Coupe, perhaps even with the upgraded V6 underhood.

Expect the Coupe to get slightly reworked front and rear fascias, and we won’t rule out the possibility of enhancements to the interior, as well. Mum’s the word on when the updated two-door will bow, though we’d guess that the Los Angeles Auto Show later this year sounds about right.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hyundai Genesis Coupe spy shots

[Source: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: Hyundai Genesis Coupe facelift on the way originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Mystery Chevrolet sedan… what is it?

Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, China, GM, India, South America

Chevrolet Sedan spy shots

Chevrolet Sedan spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

Our crack team of spy photographers have managed to set their lenses on an automotive quandary. Reports from the field say that this particular machine was spotted last year wearing even more camouflage, and that at the time, it was suspected that the vehicle could be the sedan successor to the Aveo. Now, though, we’ve seen the four-door Sonic that’s heading to our market later this year, so our guess is that this particular vehicle isn’t aiming to take the States.

That still doesn’t answer exactly what the pint-sized four door is, nor does it give us any idea of where the production version will touch down.

There’s some indication that General Motors is readying a new compact fighter to tango in markets in South America, India and China, and that the checkerboard prototype you see above is that very vehicle. Still, with the Sonic being manufactured in Korea, we have to wonder why GM would be interested in pursuing an additional model for the rest of Asia. We’ll keep our ears down and our eyes open and let you know what we find.

Gallery: Chevrolet Sedan spy shots

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Mystery Chevrolet sedan… what is it? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: 2013 Ford Escape caught!

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2013 Ford Escape Spy Shots

2013 Ford Escape Spy Shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

We may not know whether Ford will stick with the Escape name when the vehicle’s successor comes along in 2012 as a 2013 model, but thanks to the quick shutters of our crack team of spy photographers, we now have a vague idea of what the machine will look like. Peek beneath all of that camouflage and you’re likely to see a vehicle that borrows nearly all of its proportions from the recently-unveiled Vertrek Concept. That boxy aft-end appears to be nothing but floppy camouflage designed to hide the vehicle’s arching rear hatch.

The Escape successor is slated to ride on the Blue Oval’s global C1 platform – the same bones that make up the Focus, C-Max and Transit Connect, among other future products. There’s word that Ford will banish the V6 in favor of an Ecoboost 2.0-liter engine at the top of the line. At this point, it’s unclear whether that four-pot will be a 1.6-liter or a larger 2.0-liter mill. Lower rung trims will likely still pack a 2.5-liter four-cylinder lump.

Gallery: 2013 Ford Escape Spy Shots

[Source: Chris Doane/Brenda Priddy & Company]

Spy Shots: 2013 Ford Escape caught! originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Audi A6 Avant plays in the snow

Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagon, Audi

Audi A6 Avant spy shots

Audi A6 Avant spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

We’ve just had out first stint behind the wheel of the new-for-2012 Audi A6 sedan, destined to arrive on North American soil this fall. And while Audi is moving forward on the hybrid version of its stylish new four-door, the German automaker has been spotted testing the trusty wagon variant that will likely be revealed later this year (Frankfurt Motor Show sounds about right).

We’re eager to see how the new A6’s new styling works with the larger hind quarters, though it appears that Audi is using a more rakish rear hatch design (limiting the cargo area’s usefulness?). Expect interior and powertrain fittings to be carried over unchanged from the sedan.

Audi has always offered the A6 Avant here in the United States, so we don’t have much reason to doubt that this new iteration will also be sold Stateside. Granted, the wagon hasn’t exactly sold in great volumes here in the U.S., but if there wasn’t a business case for it on our shores, the automaker would have likely canned the current model by now.

Scroll through our high-res gallery below to see the A6 Avant prototype frolicking in the snow.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Audi A6 Avant

Audi A6 Avant spy shots

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Audi A6 Avant plays in the snow originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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