2011 Model Year Preview

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What's New with Chevrolet

2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet is hoping to turn over a new leaf in the compact world with the 2011 Cruze. Where cars such as the Cavalier and Cobalt couldn't stand against the likes of Honda's Civic, this new compact is inexpensive, efficient and stylish — all the things Civic enthusiasts want. Chevrolet is offering the Cruze with a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine and a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine with 138 horsepower. Both engines will be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Availability: Late 2010
Price: Around $15,000


2011 Chevrolet Volt
General Motors is doing its best to bring the world's first viable extended-range hybrid to market with the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Capable of cruising up to 40 miles on all-electric power, the Volt uses a small internal combustion engine to take care of any range-anxiety woes past that distance. GM has a lot riding on the Volt, including years of research and millions of dollars in development costs, but the low cost to charge and impressive EV range should make it appealing to green-minded buyers.
Availability: Fall 2010
Price: $40,000

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Continuing with Chevrolet

What's Been Refreshed

2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Chevrolet is also taking the time to breathe a little life into its Corvette Z06. The car will continue to produce 505 horsepower from the same mammoth 7.0-liter V8 engine, though some of the car's vital details have changed. GM has blessed the sports car with a free-flowing exhaust, and buyers can now opt for a Z07 package that will introduce features such as carbon-ceramic brakes, 20-spoke wheels and magnetic selective ride control.
Availability: Fall 2010
Price: $74,285

I can see me cruising in this one but in silver

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BMW - What's New


2011 BMW X1
Built on the 3-Series platform, the X1 is the newest addition to BMW's stable of high-riding utility vehicles. Once the CUV arrives here in the United States, expect it to come in both two- and all-wheel drive. Reports say BMW will first offer the X1 with the company's workhorse 3.0-liter inline six, which generates 258 horsepower. Eventually, other options may surface.
Availability: Mid 2011
Price: Around $33,000




2011 BMW 5-Series Sedan
The BMW 5-Series has gone through yet another generation change for 2011, and the result is a car that attempts to toe the luxury performance line a bit better than the 2010 car. A turbocharged 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine delivers a healthy 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque in base trim, while a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 dishes out the goods higher up the option list. Look for new styling, too.
Availability: On sale now
Price: Starts at $49,600




2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
In 2011, BMW will continue its foray into hybrid drivetrains with the all-new ActiveHybrid 7. The company partnered with rival Mercedes-Benz on the development of the car's hybrid system, and the result is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine and an electric motor good for 455 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. The giant car manages 20 mpg combined while maintaining premium performance figures.
Availability: On sale now
Price: $102,300

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Audi - What's New


2012 Audi A7 Sportback
Audi has been remarkably quiet regarding whether or not we can expect to see its all-new A7 Sportback next year. If it does rear its head in 2011, expect a low-slung, sculpted design along with a range of Audi engines. That means buyers could choose from a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with around 300 horsepower and a 4.2-liter V8, both coupled to the company's quattro all-wheel-drive system. There is some hope that a turbodiesel option will also be available.
Availability: Mid 2011
Price: Around $56,000


2011 Audi A8
It's been a long time (seven years, to be exact) since Audi re-examined its range-topping A8. But this fall, the German automaker is treating its flagship to a complete makeover. The all-new Audi A8 will retain its legendary strengths (i.e., an elegant interior and standard all-wheel drive), but will get a little bigger, add a host of new electronic gadgets and sport a clean, strikingly muscular exterior.
Availability: Fall 2011
Price: Around $75,000

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What's been refreshed

2011 Audi Q7
Until now, the big news about the Q7 was the big SUV's efficient TDI V6 engine. Buyers looking for a little extra power at the cost of a few miles per gallon can now look forward to a 3.0-liter TFSI supercharged V6. The engine is the most powerful six-cylinder in the Audi parts bin and should give the vehicle up to 333 horsepower and 324 lb-ft of torque when it arrives on dealer lots later this year.
Availability: Late 2010
Price: Starts at $46,900

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I wonder if there's anyone out there willing to pick up one of these babies for me

2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
While the base Ferrari 599 is nothing to sneeze at straight from the factory, the Italian manufacturer has decided to fit the low-slung snake with a new set of fangs. The car features a 6.0-liter V12 engine, boiled down from the same powerplant in the legendary Enzo. The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive rocket weighs just 3,295 pounds and can hit 60 mph in around three seconds. Top speed is 208 mph.
Availability: Fall 2010
Price: Starts at $460,000

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Compray</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
2011 Ferrari 599 GTO

<span style="font-weight: bold">Top speed is 208 mph</span>.
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I can do that.