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Delahaye USA Recreating Famous Cabriolet

Our initial reaction to the idea of recreated Delahayes was one of reservation. How does one capture lightning in a bottle twice — and over fifty years after the original company went out of business? The original coachbuilt Delahayes are some of the most beautifully crafted automobiles of all time, so setting your sights on reproducing them is a tough target to aim for. This is exactly what Delahaye USA is undertaking, and so far we're impressed with the results. Currently under commission is a car which when completed will not only mimic the look and feel of the original, but thoroughly exceed it mechanically.

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10:30 AM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,380 views, 21 comments

Latest by Armand Bengle: When I first saw this, I was afraid it was going to have a small-block crate motor. I'm very, VERY glad they went the BMW V12 route-- I hope they tune the exhaust to give a nice, low burble, more »

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TechArt Porsche Turbo Cabriolet

TechArt's again gone futzing with the latest Porsche models. This time it's the new, 997-model Turbo Cab, and as per usual, horsepower is way up. From the base cab's 3.6-liter flat six, TechArt's wrung 630 horsepower — 150 more than stock and up to 604 foot pounds of torque. Two versions of the wind-tunnel-tested body kit, for street or track duties, meet the ground-effects quota, and a TechArt add-on lowering kit, brakes and an range of interior finishings complete the tuner package. It'll all be shown at the Essen tuner show in Germany this week, along with the latest Teutonica. More »

10:13 AM on Mon Nov 19 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,403 views, 10 comments

Latest by kareemsultan: @Speedie: I'm not sure if there are many that make it to the track, but there's this guy at least. [www.racedv.com] more »

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LA Auto Show: Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro Live Reveal

Audi pulled out the huge guns to reveal a car that has as much of a chance hitting showrooms as Dennis Kucinich does defeating Ron Paul for President of the Internet. How big? NBC's Today travel editor Peter Greenberg emceed the whole shebang and even managed to semi-hardball some $100 a barrel, $4.00 per gallon petrol questions to Audi folks. Not big enough? OK, how about Frank Gehry, the world renowned architect and designer of LA's own exploded artichoke Walt Disney Concert Hall. Mr. Gehry acknowledged that while he tries to build great buildings, Audi does the same when it comes to cars. Oh, the Cross Cabriolet quattro? Well, it has a 3.0-liter, 240 hp diesel mill that stumps up an impressive 369 ft-lb of the twisty stuff. It will hit 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, was designed in Santa Monica and is painted in a Sunset Blvd. inspired color called, "Sunset Copper." And... that's about it. Ah, right, funny Audi-speak phrase of the year from Chairman Rupert, "We are owning 40% of the premium market in China." Also, be sure to dig through the gallery for the booth babes. These two are worth it.

3:45 PM on Wed Nov 14 2007
By Jonny Lieberman
1,081 views, 23 comments

Latest by Dr.Danger is in Denial: See it in action more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: Turbo Cab, F*** Yeah!

Considering the 997 911 Turbo Cabriolet hasn't had a proper intro until this week at the Frankfurt show. The twin turbocharged 3.6 liter six-cylinder has Porsche's Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) that reduces turbo lag while providing requisite pull at higher revs. The powerplant already generates 480 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque at 1,950 rpm. Porsche also offers the "Sport Chrono Turbo Package", which includes an overboost function that produces intermittent peak torque of 501 lb-ft. You can't tell from the Frankfurt show floor shots, but the turbo cab can get to 62 mph faster with the Tiptronic S tranny than with the manual (four seconds vs. 3.8). Robot shifting, f*** yeah!

1:00 PM on Wed Sep 12 2007
By Mike Spinelli
797 views, 7 comments

Latest by DOHC: If a friend of mine pulled up in a new 911 Turbo 6-speed, I'd think he was the man. If the same friend pulled up in a new 911 Turbo Cabriolet with a tiptronic, I'd think he was a douchebag. more »

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Audi A3 Convertible...Again

The Fans of Cars across the World have snagged themselves some new shots of the new Audi A3 cabrio set to debut next year at Geneva. As we've shown you last week, the entry-level Audi drop-top mini-fighter looks like it took the current A3's front end and then strapped the A5 on to the back. [via World Car Fans]

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11:45 AM on Tue Aug 28 2007
By Ray Wert
2,077 views, 10 comments

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Audi RS4 Cabrio Coming to America

Looks like the rumors were true. AudiWorld says it's confirmed that Audi will bring the coveted RS4 cabriolet to the US market, giving Lieberman yet another thing to live for. AuWd says the 420-hp drophead will be sold in extremely limited number — around 300 — and only in the US (sorry Manitoba). Still no Avant, however, which couldn't work out a battery-placement detail holding up its US crash-test worthiness. Bollocks. – Mike Spinelli More »

9:49 AM on Wed Jun 6 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,214 views, 18 comments

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Porsche Releases New 911 Turbo Drop-Top

The 911 was first given the 997 series designation with the 2004 2004 release of the 2005 model year redesign, and as expected, the new-for-2008 model of the Porshe's iconic convertible won't be the start of a new designation, nor will it receive much in the way of new styling for the upcoming year when it hits "the starting line" on September 8th. The main changes appear to be similar to the new-look of the coupé version — that is, a larger air intake on the front-end, some new front and rear lighting. The highly precise engineers at Porsche have also found a way to drop the top on the 911 with only an increase of about 154 pounds in engineering and structural enhancements on top of the weight of the coupé. All sorts of over-hyped PR verbiage like "deliberate design," "exemplary value" and "appealing driving characteristics" in the press release after the jump. – Ray Wert More »

9:45 AM on Mon May 7 2007
By Ray Wert
954 views, 10 comments

Latest by Turboner: Does this qualify for supercar status? Or only with the Tip S? Goatboy? Where are you? more »

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Buy a Cabriomino!

If a Type-2 with a non-bus body simply isn't enough VDubamino for you, might we suggest this '85 Volkswagen Cabriolet pickup? Perfect for fans of FWD watercooled droptop Volkswagen fun who are bored with watching the top go up and down on their new Eos, this fine example of People's Truckletdom can be had for a low, low Buy It Now price of 3,999 on eBay. You buy it, we'll fill the bed with hot water and find somebody who knows some chicks. [Thanks to Michael for the tip.] – Davey G. Johnson More »

1:45 AM on Tue Nov 7 2006
By Davey G. Johnson
214 views, Comment

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Spy Photos: Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, Targa

They've kept us waiting for a couple extra years since the first 997-generation cars started appearing, and Porsche says we'll have to go ahead and wait some more for next (and last?) models. Still, spies caught shots of the upcoming 911 Turbo Cabriolet and Targa during harsh-weather testing somewhere north of Iceville, Coldovia. The cab may never see this kind of weather again, unless Los Angeles swaps ends with Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County, Alaska. Road trip! More »

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8:56 AM on Fri Apr 14 2006
By Mike Spinelli
617 views, 1 comment

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Geneva Premiere: Audi Lets Fly the RS4 Cabriolet

Audi made good with its promise to extend its RS4 performance line into the heretofore untapped high-performance droptop market. Purists will lament the lack of a roof to keep the 420-hp V8 from twisting the frame into an Aunte Anne's pretzel, but the company says some particular beefing up has taken place within to prevent such atrocities from occuring. Plus, you get to hear the sound of that V8 unmasked by steel and sound-deadening polymers. That's gotta be a good thing. We couldn't bring ourselves to ask the price, not that the're ready to spill out all those zeros without at least a Roomba in place to suck them up. More »

11:55 AM on Tue Feb 28 2006
By Mike Spinelli
450 views, 7 comments

Latest by Punkey: So it's strengthened by magic, then. more »

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Spy Photos: Ford Focus Coupe Cabriolet

Car-chasing spies have caught what looks to be the upcoming European Ford Focus coupe cabrio, clad in a mild disguise for cold-weather testing. It's likely the production version of the Focus Vignale concept — designed with Pininfarina — which debuted in Paris in 2004 and made the auto show rounds last year to cheers of "build it" by the world press. Ford says that's just what it'll do, and the Pininfarina-built droptop will be out in Europe later this year. Not in the US, sadly. More »

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8:03 AM on Thu Feb 16 2006
By Mike Spinelli
633 views, 3 comments

Latest by WMeredith: wtf? When's the U.S. going to get a focus that's not lame? more »