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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2010 Lexus HS 250h

Lexus HS 250h (2010) has been revealed by Lexus at the Detroit Auto Show. As had been announced by the Japanese manufacturer, the 2010 Lexus HS 250h is the world’s first dedicated luxury hybrid vehicle.

Powered by a 2.4-liter Atkinson-cycle powerplant and the latest generation Hybrid Drive System, 2010 Lexus HS 250h may develops a total of 187 hp. The new model’s powerplant also features Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) which gives a more efficient combustion energy to engine power conversion.

The engine of the 2010 Lexus HS 250h is coupled with an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission.

2010 Lexus HS 250h has a futuristic exterior and interior design which features carbon-neutral Ecological Plastic materials.

2010 Lexus HS 250h will be available in showroom in late summer this year. Unfortunately, the company doesn’t provide more information about 2010 Lexus HS 250h price.

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Lexus RX 450h Hybrid Unveiled

Lexus RX 450h and the Lexus RX 350 has been unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Powered by a 3.5-liter V6 gas engine, Lexus RX 450h runs on a highly efficient Atkinson cycle and delivers 295 hp. With these result, Lexus RX 450h is developing 27 hp more than the current generation RX hybrid.

Lexus RX 450h comes with a front-wheel hybrid drive system or an electronically driven, part-time AWD hybrid drive system.

Meanwhile, Lexus RX 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine and develops 275 hp. The engine of Lexus RX 350 is coupled with electrically controlled, sequential-shift six-speed transaxle. The all-wheel-drive system of the Lexus RX 350 will feature an Active Torque Control AWD system.

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