Kia Forte Koup (2010)

Kia Forte Koup (2010) has been debuted by Kia Motors America at New York International Auto Show. The new 2010 Kia Forte Koup has been previewed in a concept form at the same spot in 2008.

Kia Forte Koup may outputs 156 hp and 144 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels, as it’s powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine which coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission or a electronically controlled 4-speed automatic gearbox.

However, Kia also announced that the 2010 Kia Forte Koup will also be available with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine developing 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque.

Kia Forte Koup also comes equipped with multi-port electronic fuel injection and Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT).

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Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010)

Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010) has made its world debut at the New York Auto Show. Powered by the same 3.7-litre DOHC V6 engine, the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster may outputs 332 hp at 7,000 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm.

Nissan 370Z Roadster’s engine can be coupled with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed automatic which is available with SynchroRev Match.

Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010) features a glass rear window with an electric defroster and a soft-top roof with a fabric inner liner that requires 20 seconds to open or close. With its soft-top, Nissan 370Z Roadster may reduce the noise intrusion into the cabin.

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Mazda Roadster (2009) Launched

Mazda Roadster (2009) has been launched in Japan by Mazda. As we both know that 2009 Mazda Roadster is well known as Mazda MX-5 outside its home market.

Powered by a 2.0-liter double overhead cam (DOHC) engine, 2009 Mazda Roadster features a new forged crankshaft and is coupled with either a 5-speed or 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

2009 Mazda Roadster comes with the 6-speed manual transmission that features an Induction Sound Enhancer that amplifies the throbbing noise generated as air is sucked into the engine.

Mazda Roadster (2009) will be priced between 2,330,000 - 2,600,000 yen for the soft top models. While for the Power Retractable Hard Top (RHT) models, the 2009 Mazda Roadster will be priced between 2,680,000 - 2,950,000 yen.

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