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Spy Shots: Extra-hot Jaguar XKR caught ahead of Geneva debut

Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Jaguar

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Spy Shots: Jaguar XKR-based prototypes wander the English countryside – Click above for high-res image gallery

Jaguar testers have just been caught running around the British countryside with a pair of camouflaged XK coupes. One looks to be the upcoming facelifted XKR, while the other appears to be a mysterious – and as-yet unnamed – more powerful XKR variant.

Rumor has it that this super XKR could be named the XK-E in honor of the 50th anniversary of Jaguar’s legendary E-Type. We really only know two things about it at the moment: it’s based off the 530-horsepower XKR Goodwood Special, and we’re dying to see it in Jaguar’s booth at the upcoming 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Jaguar XKR and Super XKR

[Source: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: Extra-hot Jaguar XKR caught ahead of Geneva debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 1 Series

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

BMW 1 Series Spy Shots

BMW 1 Series Spy Shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

Our elite squad of spy photographers has managed to nab a handful of photos of the upcoming BMW 1 Series. Given that a refreshed model has just debuted for 2012, it’s understandable that details on the next-gen model are still squirmy at the moment. In any case, this new batch of shots show off a bit more of what we can expect to see on the production version when it lands in showrooms. If this mule is any indication we can expect the 1 to come bearing the company’s first turn signals integrated into the sideview mirrors, and it appears that the squared angel-eye headlights of manufacturer’s recent concept cars have finally made their way off of the show circuit and onto the street.

Inside, BMW has finally seen fit to add a little color to the cabin with a few splashes of red stitching as well as a dash accent. It looks like the 1 will also come bearing a pop-up navigation screen when it arrives in dealerships.

As of right now, there’s little word as to what will show up under the hood of this wee beastie when it comes Stateside, but we hear that this particular machine was powered by a 2.0-liter diesel engine and an eight-speed automatic. The car was also spotted testing alongside two xDrive products vehicles and an Audi A4, so there’s a good chance that we’ll see all-wheel drive crop up on the next 1, too.

Gallery: BMW 1 Series Spy Shots

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: 2012 BMW 1 Series originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Subaru FT-86 spied again ahead of Geneva reveal

Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Geneva Motor Show, Hatchback, Subaru, Toyota

Subaru FT-86 spy shots

Subaru FT-86 spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

Subaru has already announced that it plans to debut its version of the rear-wheel-drive FT-86 concept at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. It’s safe to say that the joint venture between Toyota and Subaru is one of the most highly anticipated debuts of the year, and while the vehicle that takes the stage in Switzerland will still be designated as a concept, it should give us a very good glimpse as to what’s in store for the production car.

Our trusty spy photographers have caught Subaru’s version of the sports car out testing, and while we’ve been quick to label the Toyobaru as a coupe, this latest set of photos suggests a hatchback configuration. There’s still a small deck out back, though, so perhaps the term ‘fastback’ is more appropriately used in an instance like this (sort of like the Scion tC). Either way, the bodywork looks similar to evaluation mules we’ve seen periodically over the last couple of years, but it isn’t known for certain if the bodywork shrouded in camouflage is production.

In any case, you can expect to see a 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four under the hood, producing something like 260 horsepower. Subaru will break its all-wheel-drive-only mantra with this new car, as the automaker has confirmed that power will run solely to the rear wheels. See the latest set of spy shots for yourself in our high-res image gallery below.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Subaru FT-86

Spy Shots: Subaru FT-86

[Source: Brian Williams for Brenda Priddy & Company]

Spy Shots: Subaru FT-86 spied again ahead of Geneva reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 captured from every angle

Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Lamborghini, Luxury

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Spy Photos

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Spy Photos – Click above for high-res image gallery

Don’t be foolish, Lamborghini. You should have known that a couple of stock “spy” shots of the Aventador LP700-4 wouldn’t be enough for us to call off the hounds. Our crack team of camera-wielding warriors managed to lay their lenses on the upcoming Murciélago replacement while the vehicle was undergoing extreme weather testing near the Arctic Circle. If you can look through the snow and the trippy tornado camouflage, you just might notice a face that’s even more sinister than that of the old king of the Lamborghini hill. We’re guessing that the production version of the vehicle will make use of an even more angular front fascia and rear valance than what we’re used to seeing from the already trapezoid-happy supercars.

Rumor has it that we can expect a 0-60 mph time of around three seconds thanks to a 704-horsepower V12 engine with 509 pound-feet of torque on hand. The engine is supposedly mated to an electrohydraulically-actuated transmission that can swap cogs in around 50 milliseconds. Lamborghini hasn’t released too many details on the tech behind the transmission just yet, but from the sound of things, it’s a new level of quick.

Gallery: Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Spy Shots

[Source: Brenda Priddy & Company]

Spy Shots: Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 captured from every angle originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 caught sunbathing ahead of NY reveal

Filed under: Spy Photos, Performance, SUV, Jeep

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Spy Shots: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 – Click above for high-res image gallery

We can hardly wait for the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 to strut across the stage at the 2011 New York Auto Show. Thankfully, we can get our muscle truck fill courtesy of some spy shots showing our favorite non-trail rated Jeep taking in some desert sun.

This next-generation Grand Cherokee SRT8 is rumored to pack a 6.4-liter Hemi engine under the hood, which should be good for around 470 horsepower. Rather disappointingly, the rumormill has the automatic transmission earmarked as only having five ratios, but it’s at least said to be the first SRT-branded product with paddle-shifters. What’s more, the brake pedal should handily haul in the twisting speedo needle thanks to a set of 14-inch Brembos.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Spy Shots: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 caught sunbathing ahead of NY reveal originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Mini Speedster on the prowl

Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertible, Mini

Mini Speedster spy shot

Spy Shots: Mini Speedster on the prowl – Click above for high-res image gallery

Spy lenses in Germany recently caught sight of the upcoming 2012 Mini Coupe, and now those same crafty photogs just trained their cameras on a quasi-camouflaged Mini Speedster.

Like its fixed-top sibling, we can clearly see a low-slung shape and a pop-up rear spoiler for some added sporty flair. We’re not sure what all that yellow swirliness is supposed to be covering, but we look forward to finding out, and to seeing this runabout with its top in the stowed position.

The two-door drop-top has been rumored to make an appearance for over a year now and it seems we’re getting closer to seeing a production version bathed by auto show stage lights. Since we don’t know when that will occur, the gallery below will have to do for now.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Mini Speedster on the prowl

Spy Shots: Mini Speedster on the prowl

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Mini Speedster on the prowl originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: BMW M6 convertible caught on snowshoeing shakedown

Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertible, Performance, BMW

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Spy Shots: BMW M6 convertible caught frolicking in the snow – Click above for high-res image gallery

Our own Chris Paukert recently spent some time getting to know the 2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible, and he did so under the hot South African sun. BMW engineers are busy testing their upcoming hi-po M6 droptop, but they’re doing so in a place where the top is definitely going to stay up.

Spy photographers have caught the powerful two-door out playing in the snow during winter testing. Last time we saw the camouflaged convertible, it was out running on a track and making good use of its rumored 560 horsepower and 530 pound-feet of torque. This time around we imagine that whoever’s behind the wheel is going to be a bit more conservative with the throttle. Check out the cold-weather testing of the BMW M6 convertible in the gallery below.

Gallery: Spy Shots: BMW M6 convertible

Spy Shots: BMW M6 convertible

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: BMW M6 convertible caught on snowshoeing shakedown originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Facelifted Kia Soul hanging out in the cold

Filed under: Spy Photos, Budget, Wagon, Hatchback, Kia

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Spy Shots: Next-Generation Kia Soul – Click above for high-res image gallery

Kia is hard at work crafting an update to its funky little Soul. Our spy photographers in Germany have spotted a camo-clad example hiding an updated look.

Kia evidently plans on keeping up with current automotive trends, so the next-generation Soul will wear LED running lights (which are hiding beneath the amber stripes in the above photo) and sport turn-signal indicators in the mirrors.

Up front and out back, the Kia Soul will get revised bumpers. According to our sources, the Soul’s revised mouth will mimic the style found on the Kia Picanto, while the rear bumper cap are expected to seee the fog lights pushed further to the outside edges on Euro models.

There’s no word yet on when we’ll see this Soul sans-camo, but anything can happen when the auto show season is in full swing. In the meantime, we’ll have to use our imagination to figure out what’s going on under that camouflage, and you can try do the same by clicking through the gallery below.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Next-generation Kia Soul

Spy Shots: Next-generation Kia Soul

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Facelifted Kia Soul hanging out in the cold originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: 2012 Mini Coupe nears production

Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show, Spy Photos, Coupe, Mini

2012 Mini Coupe

2012 Mini Coupe – Click above for high-res image gallery

The Mini Coupe is set to go on sale this Fall and that means testing of the hatchless Cooper has begun in earnest. Caught by our spies running around outside BMW headquarters in Germany, the 2012 Mini Coupe uses the Bavarians’ standard psychedelic camo, but it wasn’t able to hide a new retractable spoiler nestled within the trunk – something that wasn’t fitted to concept shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009.

2012 Mini Cooper Coupe spy shot Power should come from Mini’s entire range of naturally aspirated and turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder mills, although our spies contend that the prototype you see here is a Works model, evidenced by the upgraded brakes that barely fit inside the wheels and red calipers fore and aft. We suspect the production version will make an appearance in Frankfurt this autumn, with sales beginning in Europe and the U.S. before the end of the year.

Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Mini Coupe

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: 2012 Mini Coupe nears production originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: Are you the Audi RS7?

Filed under: Spy Photos, Performance, Hatchback, Audi

Audi RS7 Sportback spy shots

Audi RS7 Sportback spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

Normally, any spy shots having to do with Audi’s RS series involve large wheels, huge fender flares and low-profile tires. This potential prototype for the Audi RS7 Sportback, however, appears to be going incognito under standard A7 skin.

Audi RS7 spy shots The dead giveaway that this A7 is more than meets the eye? The brakes. Specifically, our spy photographers tell us that they’ve seen prototypes of the standard S7 Sportback plenty of times, and none of those cars we fitted with brakes this large. Even so, the quad exhaust pipes out back are similar to what all of Audi’s S models use, though we’re told that when it hits production, the RS7 will use a large, dual-exhaust setup.

As for what’s underhood, the latest speculation suggests that a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine will be in use, producing somewhere around 550 or 600 horsepower. This power will be managed by a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and sent to all four wheels via Quattro all-wheel drive. Expect the production car – with the normal aggressive RS fittings – to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September.

Gallery: Spy Shots: Audi RS7 Sportback

Spy Shots: Audi RS7 Sportback

[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Are you the Audi RS7? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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