Ferrari 288 GTO

The Ferrari GTO (often referred to as Ferrari 288 GTO) is an alien homologation of the Ferrari 308 GTB produced from 1984 through 1986, appointed GT for Gran Turismo and O for Omologato (homologation in Italian).The Ferrari GTO sports car was the first to attempt in the fresh Group B Race alternation and a minimum of 200 cars were appropriate for homologation. However as alone Ferrari and Porsche, with their 959, entered, the alternation was anon alone abrogation aloof Group B Rally championship. The Porsche 959 (as the Porsche 961) alone raced three times in Group B, but the 288 GTO never raced and all 272 cars congenital remained absolutely alley cars.

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Audi Q3 to be revealed at the Expo

Come January 2012, Audi will cater to every type of visitor with its wide range of models at the Auto Expo. At one end is theQ3, the affordable compact SUV, while at the other is the camera-magnet R8 Spyder.

This will be the Q3�s Indian debut and it will first be launched in mid-2012 with Audi�s Quattro four-wheel-drive system. Two engines will be offered, a 2.0-litre TFSI turbo-petrol developing 211bhp and an entry-level 176bhp, 2.0-litre turbo-diesel which should form the bulk of sales in India.

The brutish RS5 and the 5.2-litre V10 R8 Spyder will turn up the heat at the Audi stand so make sure you have your cameras ready. There�s even something for performance-seekers for whom a rakish coupe is grossly impractical � the new S6. It has a 414bhp, 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 under the hood and is capable of hitting 100kph in less than five seconds. What�s disappointing, though, is that the facelifted A4 won�t make it to the show even though its launch is expected in the first quarter of 2012.

Green credentials are a must these days, so balancing out the masses of horsepower on display will be the A3 E-Tron concept. The sleek and sexy plug-in hybrid has a 211bhp 1.4-litre TFSI motor coupled with a 27bhp electric motor. Audis served as a buffet then, pick your dish.

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Iso Grifo

The Iso Grifo was an Italian auto produced by Iso Rivolta amid 1963 and 1974.Iso S.p.A. in Bresso was already able-bodied accepted for bearing the acutely able-bodied congenital and fast Iso Rivolta IR300; a glassy attractive 2+2 Coupe based on a Chevrolet Corvette ability train. After abrogation Ferrari, in 1961 Giotto Bizzarrini set up �Prototipi Bizzarrini� in Livorno, Tuscany area he designs and consults for marques like ATS, Lamborghini and Iso Rivolta. In 1963 he advised the Iso Grifo A3/L (L for Lusso {Italian for Luxury}) for Renzo Rivolta, who was attractive for a aftereffect to his Iso Rivolta GT. The anatomy was advised by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Bertone, while Bizzarrini put his ability in the mechanicals. Bizzarrini ample there would additionally be a appeal for a chase adaptation of the Grifo and came up with the A3/C (C for Corsa) with a affecting adapted admixture body. He after dubbed it his �Improved GTO", as he had been the artist for the 250 GTO aback he had formed for Ferrari. The agent was confused aback about 40 centimetres (16 in), authoritative the A3/C one of the aboriginal front-mid-engined cars anytime built. To acclimatize the timing a allotment of the birr was removed. Both cars were actuality congenital simultaneously.

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New Toyota Camry, prius, innova, fortuner launch at the Expo

Toyota will reveal a completely new face at the Expo, quite literally. A facelifted Innova, Fortuner, Land Cruiser, Prius and an all-new Camry will be displayed in the Toyota hall.

The bold new Camry will be launched at the Auto Expo. The Japanese carmaker plans to assemble it from CKD kits so prices should drop considerably. A more refined 2.5-litre 174bhp VVT-i petrol engine mated to new six-speed manual and automatic transmissions will be the other changes to the Camry.

See images of the new Toyota Camry

The largest selling green car in the world too gets a facelift. Toyota will display the facelifted Prius that looks much sharper than the current model.  The front bumper gets a larger air dam and an extra set of fog lamps. The lamp cluster in the headlights has been redesigned as has the detailing of the tail lamps. The dashboard gets a touchscreen and a new layout that looks a lot livelier than on the current Prius.

See images of the face-lifted Toyota Prius

The facelifted Innova has been substantially redesigned and now sports new headlights, front grille, bumpers and alloy wheels. The interior too has been spruced up with new upholstery, dashboard tones and a DVD player. These changes are carried out to target private car buyers looking for an attractive MPV.

See detailed images of the updated Toyota Innova

 

The Fortuner too comes under the surgeon�s knife. The macho SUV has been a runaway success in India but Toyota isn�t resting on its laurels. In order to maintain its lead in its segment, Toyota has updated the Fortuner�s styling to include a wider chrome front grille, sharper looking new headlights, and a restyled front bumper among other things. A two-wheel-drive automatic variant has been added to its range too. There will also be a modified Corolla for the physically challenged at the Expo.

 

See images of the face-lifted Toyota Fortuner

Further up the ladder, the Land Cruiser too receives a facelift. The fresh new face of Toyota makes the stand a must-visit at the Expo.

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