Acura ZDX Prototype Unveiled

Acura ZDX Prototype has been unveiled at the New York International Auto Show. Acura ZDX is a luxury four-door sports coupemade with 192.4 inches long, 78.5 inches wide, and 61.8 inches tall. This prototype also has a wheelbase of 108.2 inches.

Acura ZDX prototype gets the power source from a VTEC V6 engine coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Acura ZDX prototype also equipped with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive and Sequential SportShift.

Acura ZDX prototype is a 5-seater car that comes equipped with some interesting features such as AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather, Acura’s Navigation System with Voice Recognition, and also Acura/ELS Surround audio system and Bluetooth connectivity.

Although Acura ZDX price has not been announced yet by the company, but this prototype will be available in the fall of 2009.

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Rinspeed iChange

Rinspeed iChange has been unveiled by Rinspeed as the latest project which will make its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show. Comes with 1,050 kg weighs, Rinspeed iChange can transform in seconds from a one-seater sports car to a comfortable car with enough room for three passengers.

Powered by an electric motor, Rinspeed iChange may develops 150kW and reach its top speed at 220 km/h. Rinspeed iChange is able to reach 100 km/h in less than four seconds and features a six-speed pre-selector gearbox from a Subaru WRX.

Rinspeed iChange uses an electrically powered roof section that tilts forward to allow for access to change the purpose of the door. That means Rinspeed iChange comes with interesting design characteristic since it has no door attached.

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Lincoln C Concept

Lincoln C Concept has been premiered at the Detroit Auto Show. Powered by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine coupled with Ford’s dry and dual-clutch PowerShift six-speed transmission, Lincoln C Concept may develops 180 horsepower and 180 ft.-lbs. of torque.

Lincoln C Concept is the company’s newest “big idea” for a small luxury car which is able to offer a 43 mpg fuel economy on the highway.

Lincoln C Concept also features an In-Car Companion, called EVA. EVA is a life-like avatar that connects the driver to the vehicle.

Lincoln C Concept showcases a human machine interface (HMI) and in-car connectivity technologies that aim to facilitate social networking.

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