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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Volkswagen BlueSport

Volkswagen BlueSport has been premiered at the NAIAS in Detroit. Powered by a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder TDI engine, Volkswagen BlueSport may develops 132 kW / 180 PS at 4,200 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm.

Volkswagen BlueSport is a compact roadster which uses a 6-speed direct shift gearbox to transfer the power of the engine to a Rear-wheel drive system.

Volkswagen BlueSport may reach its top speed at 140 mph / 226 km/h. This latest concept from German manufacturer have acceleration time 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.

Volkswagen BlueSport also comes with a fuel consumption of 4.3 liter/100 km / 55 mpg and a CO2 emissions level of 113 g/km.

Volkswagen BlueSport has been displayed at NAIAS wearing a Flex Silver exterior color and an orange fabric convertible top and aims to be a reflection of modern carmaking.

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Kia Soulster

Kia Soulster is as a new version of the Soul that has been revealed by Kia at the 2009 North American International Auto Show.

Kia Soulster is an open air concept that showcases an industrial design, with screw borders and has a shortened windshield. Kia Soulster features a two-piece top that can be removed to expose the rear or the front seats.

Kia Soulster is powered by a 120 hp 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine that coupled with a five-speed manual transmission. However, Kia Soulster can also come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 140 hp and is mated to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The fuel consumption of Kia Soulster is estimated at 30 or more miles per gallon for both engines.

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