Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[SpyCamp is summer fun for the most hardcore car enthusiasts]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/09/spycamp-is-summer-fun-for-the-most-hardcore-car-enthusiasts/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/09/spycamp-is-summer-fun-for-the-most-hardcore-car-enthusiasts/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/09/spycamp-is-summer-fun-for-the-most-hardcore-car-enthusiasts/#commentsFiled under: ,

If long hours of solitude spent in the searing hot Arizona desert, punctuated by mere seconds of fleetingly frantic excitement sound appealing to you, then you're the perfect candidate for Brenda Priddy's SpyCamp.

Brenda will host the first class of her SpyCamp this July in an undisclosed location 330 miles from Reno, 125 from Las Vegas. After checking in to your (less than) luxurious accommodations, you'll enjoy a pizza dinner with Brenda at a "famous 'car tester' bar" then spend four very hot days waiting to get that perfect shot of a camo-covered car. Afterward you'll get Brenda's unvarnished critique of your "talents."

The camp application states Ms. Priddy is "not a tour guide," so participants shouldn't expect fun-filled days of frolicking in the sun with the "World's Most Famous Spy." In fact, the app also states, "I DO NOT bail people out of jail and/or pay for traffic violations." So campers, behave!

Included in your $775 cost ($1,250 for two) is a "famous BP&Co. SpyCamp 2013 wristband" and a free adrenaline rush. Not included is travel to and from the area, hotel ($77.95 a night for five nights), car rental (which you'll definitely need) and fuel costs.

For more info, contact spycamp2013 at gmail dot com.

SpyCamp is summer fun for the most hardcore car enthusiasts originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brenda priddyspy photographyspy photosspy shotsspycampspyshotsSat, 09 Mar 2013 17:04:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20492921/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/03/09/spycamp-is-summer-fun-for-the-most-hardcore-car-enthusiasts/20492921/article-detail.xml 20492921 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/03/spycamp-bracelet-opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2013/03/spycamp-bracelet-opt.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Subaru FT-86 spotted again... is it the STI?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/18/spy-shots-subaru-ft-86-spotted-again-is-it-the-sti/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/18/spy-shots-subaru-ft-86-spotted-again-is-it-the-sti/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/18/spy-shots-subaru-ft-86-spotted-again-is-it-the-sti/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Subaru FT-86 spy shots from CarPix
Subaru FT-86 STI - Click above for high-res image gallery

Toyota has been stealing all of the limelight with its interpretation of the company's forthcoming collaboration with Subaru recently. What with news that the car may actually cost more than $25,000 and show up under the Scion banner, the interwebs have been alight with talk of the 'Yota coupe. Meanwhile, word of the Subaru half of the equation has been left to a scant few spy photos and little else.

Well, we can add yet another smattering of shots of the Pleiades-badged coupe to the mix. Our camera-equipped spyshot ninjas have managed to nab a few more pics of the Subaru mule our for testing, and this time, it appears that the engineers are hard at work playing with an STI variant. Why do we say that? Feast your eyes on that bulging hood and front-mounted intercooler. Those two pieces all but scream hi-po, and they are our first indication that the flat-four powered, all-wheel drive coupe will be available with a powertrain offering something north of 300 horsepower. As of right now, it's anyone's guess as to when we can expect to see either the FT-86 or its Subaru equivalent on the scene, but early reports are saying 2012 is a good possibility. Get excited.


Gallery: Subaru FT-86 STI Spy Shots


[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Subaru FT-86 spotted again... is it the STI? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FT-86FT86Spy PhotosSpy ShotsspyshotsSubaruSubaru FT-86subiyotaToyobaruMon, 18 Oct 2010 09:57:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19678092/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/10/18/spy-shots-subaru-ft-86-spotted-again-is-it-the-sti/19678092/article-detail.xml 19678092 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/10/01-ft-86-sti-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/10/01-ft-86-sti-630.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Pagani C9 test mule heads for the hills]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/28/spy-shots-pagani-c9-test-mule-heads-for-the-hills/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/28/spy-shots-pagani-c9-test-mule-heads-for-the-hills/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/28/spy-shots-pagani-c9-test-mule-heads-for-the-hills/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Pagani C9 high-altitude testing prototype
Pagani C9 high-altitude testing spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

While Pagani continues to roll out special editions of the outgoing Zonda, we've been seeing just as many spy shots of its replacement undergoing development testing coming in. This latest batch, however, just might be the best look we've had at the new C9 yet.

Expected to launch sometime next year, the highly anticipated new Pagani supercar is expected to feature a 6.0-liter V12 custom built for the niche Italian automaker by Mercedes' AMG performance division, packing some 700 horsepower. This batch of spy shots was snapped while the test prototype - camouflaged with duct tape but wearing its own gull-winged sheetmetal - was undergoing high-altitude testing somewhere in Southern Europe. Have a closer look in the high-resolution image gallery below.


Gallery: Pagani C9 high-altitude testing spy shots


[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Pagani C9 test mule heads for the hills originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>c9paganipagani c9Pagani C9 Spy PhotosPagani C9 Spy Shotspagani zondaspy shotsSpyShotstest mulezondaTue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19651507/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/09/28/spy-shots-pagani-c9-test-mule-heads-for-the-hills/19651507/article-detail.xml 19651507 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/web630-zonda2spy5_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/web630-zonda2spy5.jpg <![CDATA[Paris Preview: Five-door Range Rover Evoque caught prepping for show [w/video] [UPDATED]]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/24/paris-preview-five-door-range-rover-evoque-caught-prepping-for/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/24/paris-preview-five-door-range-rover-evoque-caught-prepping-for/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/24/paris-preview-five-door-range-rover-evoque-caught-prepping-for/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque five-door

When Land Rover officially revealed the Range Rover Evoque they didn't include a single shot of the five-door baby crossover utility. Thankfully, someone with early access to the upcoming Paris Motor Show floor decided that was some kind of crime, and so they took shots of the more family-minded Evoque occupying the Land Rover stand. The secret snapper also got images of the cabin, and we think it's beautiful distillation of the Range Rover Sport's interior language. We can't wait to see it ourselves next week.

For now, have a look at the link below for more shots of the Evoque five-door, and be sure to hit the jump for a video of the two-door.

UPDATE: Range Rover has written to say that this is a five-door prototype of the Evoque shown to dealers at a pre-show event for dealers in Paris. It will not be appearing at the show, only the two-door.

[Source: 0-100.ro]

Continue reading Paris Preview: Five-door Range Rover Evoque caught prepping for show [w/video] [UPDATED]

Paris Preview: Five-door Range Rover Evoque caught prepping for show [w/video] [UPDATED] originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 range rover2011 range rover evoqueevoqueland roverland rover evoqueLandRoverparis 2010range rover evoquespy shotsSpyShotsFri, 24 Sep 2010 13:20:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19646892/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/09/24/paris-preview-five-door-range-rover-evoque-caught-prepping-for/19646892/article-detail.xml 19646892 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/rangeroverevoquepspy_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/rangeroverevoquepspy.jpg <![CDATA[First MV Agusta F3 shots slip out]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/23/first-mv-agusta-f3-shots-slip-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/23/first-mv-agusta-f3-shots-slip-out/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/23/first-mv-agusta-f3-shots-slip-out/#commentsFiled under: , ,

MV Agusta F3
MV Agusta F3 - Click above for high-res image gallery

The crafty crew over at Hell For Leather managed to get their hands on a scant few photos of the MV Agusta F3. Word is that the wicked new bike will share more than a little blood with the flagship F4, though in place of the time/space-bending 998 cc mill, the smaller bike is likely to employ a slightly more humane engine. Early reports are pointing to either a 600 or 675 cc powerplant, though no one has been willing to throw out a guesstimate on exactly how many ponies the bike will lay down.

From the shots, it's clear that the F3 will be very similar to its more robust sibling, at least aesthetically. While it's possible that the bike in the shot above is simply wearing pre-production bodywork, it's entirely possible that the fairing we see here is what will ride on the retail version. If so, there will be only a handful of differences between the F3 and the F4, as both bikes make use of the same miniscule headlight and tiny tail light.

MV Agusta hasn't yet announced whether or not the F3 will even make it to production, so odds are the company is simply testing the waters with this bevy of spy shots. If you want to see this one in the showroom, best let the company know what you think. We'd hate to see the manufacturer's hard work on its small-displacement model go to waste.


Gallery: MV Agusta F3


[Source: Hell For Leather]

First MV Agusta F3 shots slip out originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BikeF3MotorcycleMV AgustaMV Agusta F3MV Agusta F4MvAgustaMvAgustaF3MvAgustaF4Spy PhotosSpy ShotsSpyPhotosSpyShotsThu, 23 Sep 2010 08:27:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19644350/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/09/23/first-mv-agusta-f3-shots-slip-out/19644350/article-detail.xml 19644350 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/01-mv-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/01-mv-630.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: 2012 Audi S7 caught, but what's under the hood?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/21/spy-shots-2012-audi-s7-caught-but-whats-under-the-hood/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/21/spy-shots-2012-audi-s7-caught-but-whats-under-the-hood/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/21/spy-shots-2012-audi-s7-caught-but-whats-under-the-hood/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

2012 Audi S7
2012 Audi S7 - Click above for high-res image gallery

When this first batch of spy shots landed in our inbox, we didn't think too much about them. It's an Audi A7 with the optional S Line bodykit. Big whoop. However, the rear view tells a different tale. Specifically, the quad-tipped exhaust system.

What we're looking at is the first Audi S7 prototype which, according to earlier reports, could debut as early as next week at the Paris Motor Show.

If it does, we can expect a slightly lower ride height over the standard A7, upgraded brakes, wheels and tires, and a set of deeply bolstered buckets up front. But what's under the hood?

Initial speculation suggested that the 4.2-liter FSI V8 found in the Audi R8 could be the engine of choice, but the latest intel floating around involves a new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 outputting upwards of 450 horsepower and a healthy amount of torque.

Hopefully, all will be revealed in just over a week, but before then, scope out the S7 mule in the gallery below.


Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Audi S7

Spy Shots: 2012 Audi S7 caught, but what's under the hood? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2012 audi s72012AudiS7audiaudi s7AudiS7parisparis 2010paris motor showparis motor show 2010Paris2010ParisMotorShowParisMotorShow2010s7spy photosspy picsspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyPicsSpyShotsTue, 21 Sep 2010 15:32:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19642573/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/09/21/spy-shots-2012-audi-s7-caught-but-whats-under-the-hood/19642573/article-detail.xml 19642573 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/04-audi-s7-cp-sept-630op_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/04-audi-s7-cp-sept-630op.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: 'Ring-bound Aston Martin One-77 begs the question - Who is Dirty Shirley?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/07/spy-shots-ring-bound-aston-martin-one-77-begs-the-question-w/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/07/spy-shots-ring-bound-aston-martin-one-77-begs-the-question-w/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/07/spy-shots-ring-bound-aston-martin-one-77-begs-the-question-w/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Dirty Shirley Aston Martin One-77
"Dirty Shirley" Aston Martin One-77 spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

If you're thinking, "This car looks familiar," it's because we've seen it before. The Aston Martin One-77 continues to tease us with its beauty, power and exclusivity, and our spies have caught the bronze test car out on the Nürburgring once again. This time, though, One-77 isn't its only name.

Whoever Dirty Shirley is, she should be honored to know that her name has been given to Aston's super-rare One-77. Even so, if this name is just Aston's way of getting closer to its prototypes, so be it, because honestly, we can't think of a more appropriate name.

For the sake of drooling, we'll remind you yet again that only 77 of these darlings will be made, packing a lordly 7.3-liter V12 good for over 700 horsepower. Top speed is somewhere north of 220 miles per hour, and the whole thing retails for a lofty $1.8 million. Stay dirty, Shirley.


Gallery: Dirty Shirley Aston Martin One-77


[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: 'Ring-bound Aston Martin One-77 begs the question - Who is Dirty Shirley? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>astonaston martinaston martin one-77aston martin one-77 testingAstonMartinAstonMartinOne-77AstonMartinOne-77Testingdirty shirleyDirtyShirleyNurburgringone-77spy photosspy picsspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyPicsSpyShotsTue, 07 Sep 2010 20:27:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19624250/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/09/07/spy-shots-ring-bound-aston-martin-one-77-begs-the-question-w/19624250/article-detail.xml 19624250 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/01-dirty-shirley-one-77-1283893814_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/01-dirty-shirley-one-77-1283893814.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: 2012 Honda Civic prototype holds on to two-tier dash]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/03/spy-shots-2012-honda-civic-prototype-holds-on-to-two-tier-dash/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/03/spy-shots-2012-honda-civic-prototype-holds-on-to-two-tier-dash/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/03/spy-shots-2012-honda-civic-prototype-holds-on-to-two-tier-dash/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

2012 Honda Civic spy shots
2012 Honda Civic spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

After seeing a handful of spy shots of the next-generation Euro-spec Honda Civic, the North American car is finally starting to show up out roaming the heat-soaked roads of Death Valley. When the new Civic arrives next year, it won't be that much larger than the current car, and the overall shape looks to have stayed the same, though substantial changes to the front and rear fascias are definitely on deck.

2012 Honda Civic interior spy shotOur spies were able to get a peek inside the Civic's cabin, showing that the two-tiered dash theme from the current car will likely be carried over to the new Civic. This means we can expect a digital speedometer on the top shelf with an analog tach below, and while we've never been big fans of this arrangement, it has its adherents among Civic fans.

We're not expecting to see the Civic debut until sometime in 2011, possibly at the Detroit or New York auto shows. For now, check out Honda's latest prototype from all angles in our gallery below.


Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Honda Civic


[Source: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: 2012 Honda Civic prototype holds on to two-tier dash originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2012 civic2012 honda civic2012Civic2012HondaCiviccivichondaHonda Civichonda civic spy shotsHondaCivicHondaCivicSpyShotsspy photosspy picsspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyPicsSpyShotsFri, 03 Sep 2010 19:30:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19620661/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/09/03/spy-shots-2012-honda-civic-prototype-holds-on-to-two-tier-dash/19620661/article-detail.xml 19620661 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/civicspyshots630opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/civicspyshots630opt.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: BMW M5 prototype gets towed off the 'Ring]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/03/spy-shots-bmw-m5-prototype-gets-towed-off-the-ring/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/03/spy-shots-bmw-m5-prototype-gets-towed-off-the-ring/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/03/spy-shots-bmw-m5-prototype-gets-towed-off-the-ring/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

BMW M5 towed from Nurburgring
BMW M5 prototype gets towed home - Click above for high-res image gallery

Occasionally, we find ourselves wondering why manufacturers continue to insist on testing their prototype vehicles at the infamous Nürburgring. Yes, the track is 13 miles of some of the most abusive variations in elevation and apex around, but it's also flooded with legions of hungry spy photographers just waiting to publicize the carmakers' latest efforts. You'd think they'd come up with a locale with a smidge more privacy.

But the truth is that the Nürburgring offers a unique combination of length, speed and legality that's difficult to come across elsewhere in the world. Those three factors combine to allow engineers to push vehicles well past what the common buyer will ever experience, and sometimes, that means pushing a vehicle all the way to mechanical failure. We aren't exactly sure what caused this particular BMW M5 mule to go lame, but we're guessing that the testing was well worth what was bound to be the mountain of paperwork facing these guys when they get back to the office.

At least the X5 seems to be up to the task of pulling its sportier brother around.


Gallery: BMW M5 Prototype Towed from Nurburgring


[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: BMW M5 prototype gets towed off the 'Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5 series5SeriesBMWBMW M5BMW X5BmwM5BmwX5M5M5 spy shotsM5SpyShotsNurburgringSpy ShotsSpyShotsX5Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19620293/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/09/03/spy-shots-bmw-m5-prototype-gets-towed-off-the-ring/19620293/article-detail.xml 19620293 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/01-m5-trailer-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/01-m5-trailer-630.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Subaru testing its version of FT-86 "Toyobaru" coupe in the Death Valley heat]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/01/spy-shots-subaru-testing-its-version-of-ft-86-toyobaru-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/01/spy-shots-subaru-testing-its-version-of-ft-86-toyobaru-coupe/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/01/spy-shots-subaru-testing-its-version-of-ft-86-toyobaru-coupe/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Subaru FT-86 RWD coupe spy shots
Subaru FT-86 RWD coupe spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

We've read many reports lately having to do with Toyota's FT-86 rear-wheel drive sports coupe, but we mustn't forget that Subaru will be getting its own version of this new two-door - it is a joint venture, after all. Our spies have captured this obviously Subaru-bodied mule out testing in Death Valley, showing that things are still on track for the "Toyobaru" to come to market in the near future.

Details are still very slim on what Subaru's version of the FT-86 will offer, and contrary to the brand's image, the new coupe may not be available with all-wheel drive. If that's the case, Subaru will have to offer a lot more in the way of styling (and perhaps power) to differentiate it from its Toyota sister. This latest prototype has sprouted a hood scoop not seen on earlier test cars, suggesting that a top-mount intercooler could be underhood, though it's also possible that this is just the result of some WRX/STI parts being used for camouflage purposes.

Toyota is expected to launch its version of the FT-86 in November of 2011, so keep your fingers crossed for Subaru's version to drop around the same time. For now, see a glimpse of what's to come in our high-res gallery of spy shots below.


Gallery: Spy Shots: Subaru FT-86 RWD Coupe


[Source: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: Subaru testing its version of FT-86 "Toyobaru" coupe in the Death Valley heat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>FT-86FT86spy photosspy picsspy shotspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyPicsSpyShotSpyShotsSubarusubaru ft-86subaru rwd coupesubaru spy shotsSubaruFt-86SubaruRwdCoupeSubaruSpyShotsToyobaruWed, 01 Sep 2010 19:58:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19617611/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/09/01/spy-shots-subaru-testing-its-version-of-ft-86-toyobaru-coupe/19617611/article-detail.xml 19617611 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/toyobaru630opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/toyobaru630opt.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Ford Fiesta-based crossover headed for the UK]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/01/spy-shots-ford-fiesta-based-crossover-headed-for-the-uk/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/01/spy-shots-ford-fiesta-based-crossover-headed-for-the-uk/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/01/spy-shots-ford-fiesta-based-crossover-headed-for-the-uk/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Spy shots: 2011 Ford Fiesta-based crossover
Spy Shots: Ford Fiesta-based crossover mule - click above for high-res image gallery

Ford is enjoying early success with the Fiesta here in the United States, but in Europe, where the Fiesta has been on sale for years, it's time to start thinking about the future. Our friendly neighborhood snappers at CarPix have scored spy shots of what appears to be a high-riding Fiesta-based crossover designed to slot in below the Kuga crossover in the automaker's European lineup.

A Fiesta crossover might sound a little odd at first take, but when it comes to production, it should be roughly the same size as a Nissan Juke or Mini Countryman. That in mind, don't rule out the possibility of the Fiesta CUV making its way to the U.S. Expect to see a variety of powertrains offered for European customers including some EcoBoost options, and both front- and all-wheel drive configurations should be available. Check out our gallery of high-res pics before to get a closer look at the forthcoming Blue Oval tall boy.


Gallery: Spy Shots: Ford Fiesta-based crossover


[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Ford Fiesta-based crossover headed for the UK originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fiestafiesta crossoverFiestaCrossoverfordFord Fiestaford fiesta crossoverFordFiestaFordFiestaCrossoverspy photosspy picsspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyPicsSpyShotsWed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19617434/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/09/01/spy-shots-ford-fiesta-based-crossover-headed-for-the-uk/19617434/article-detail.xml 19617434 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/ford-fiesta-crossover-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/ford-fiesta-crossover-630.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster wired up outside the 'Ring]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/30/spy-shots-2012-porsche-boxster-wired-up-outside-the-ring/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/30/spy-shots-2012-porsche-boxster-wired-up-outside-the-ring/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/30/spy-shots-2012-porsche-boxster-wired-up-outside-the-ring/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

2012 Porsche Boxster
2012 Porsche Boxster - Click above for high-res image gallery

As expected, the Spyder is the send-off model for the current generation Porsche Boxster (987), so a new version - rumored to carry the 981 designation - is under development.

Like anything hailing from Stuttgart, any changes to Boxster's chassis and exterior will be minor, with more shapely sheetmetal adorning the outside and a few minor modifications to the suspension, brakes and assorted underbody bits. Naturally, a few interior tweaks are part of the package, but the big news is the possible addition of a four-cylinder powerplant for the 2012 model year.

While the 2.9- and 3.4-liter flat six-cylinder engines will likely carryover with minor bumps in horsepower and torque, there's talk of a four-cylinder Boxster being added to Porsche's line-up just above its oft-rumored entry-level model - a rebirth of the 914 co-developed with Volkswagen and Audi. Additionally, Porsche has confirmed it will begin testing three Boxsters with electric drivetrains next year, but technical details on the EVs have yet to be released.

Initial speculation suggested that the 2012 Boxster could make an appearance at the Paris Motor Show this fall, but the smart money is on a Geneva debut in March.


Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster

Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche Boxster wired up outside the 'Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20122012 porsche boxster2012PorscheBoxsterboxstergenevageneva 2011Geneva Motor ShowGeneva2011GenevaMotorShowporscheporsche boxsterPorscheBoxsterspy photosspy picsspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyPicsSpyShotsMon, 30 Aug 2010 13:01:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19613141/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/08/30/spy-shots-2012-porsche-boxster-wired-up-outside-the-ring/19613141/article-detail.xml 19613141 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-2012-boxster-cp-aug-630op_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-2012-boxster-cp-aug-630op.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Sonata (i40) wagon caught testing again]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/spy-shots-2012-hyundai-sonata-i40-wagon-caught-testing-again/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/spy-shots-2012-hyundai-sonata-i40-wagon-caught-testing-again/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/spy-shots-2012-hyundai-sonata-i40-wagon-caught-testing-again/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Hyundai Sonata i40 wagon spy shots
2012 Hyundai Sonata (i40) wagon spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

It's no secret that we Autobloggers are big fans of wagons. Unfortunately, the market here in the United States isn't as wagon-friendly as those in other corners of the world, and because of this, there are very few examples to choose from - most automakers would rather introduce crossovers, as it's a significantly bigger (and growing) market.

With that in mind, it's unlikely that we'll get a version of this five-door Hyundai Sonata (which will be dubbed "i40" in other markets), though the automaker hasn't officially given America the red light just yet. Aside from the cargolicious rear end, the Sonata wagon caught by the spy shooters at CarPix employs a different chrome treatment at the base of the A-pillar, and we can see that a slightly different front fascia has been adapted. In keeping with the Sonata's sleek design, Hyundai has opted for a more rakish hatch assembly.

While you wait for Hyundai to take the wraps off this load lugger, scroll through the gallery below to see the prototype out on the street.


Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Sonata Wagon (i40)


[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: 2012 Hyundai Sonata (i40) wagon caught testing again originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>HyundaiHyundai i40hyundai i40 kombihyundai i40 wagonhyundai sonatahyundai sonata wagonHyundaiI40HyundaiI40KombiHyundaiI40WagonHyundaiSonataHyundaiSonataWagoni40i40 kombiI40Kombisonatasonata estatesonata touringsonata wagonSonataEstateSonataTouringSonataWagonspy photosspy picsspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyPicsSpyShotsFri, 27 Aug 2010 16:56:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19611351/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/08/27/spy-shots-2012-hyundai-sonata-i40-wagon-caught-testing-again/19611351/article-detail.xml 19611351 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-hyundai-i40-sonata-630op_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-hyundai-i40-sonata-630op.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Hyundai HED-5 making the rounds]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/spy-shots-hyundai-hed-5-making-the-rounds/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/spy-shots-hyundai-hed-5-making-the-rounds/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/27/spy-shots-hyundai-hed-5-making-the-rounds/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Hyundai HED-5 prototype captured by Rich Truesdell of Automotive Traveler

Our buddy Rich Truesdell over at Automotive Traveler was out at one of his favorite spy shot locales and came across some Hyundai prototypes under wraps. Among them was a hatchback that Rich initially figured was the new Accent. It turns out it's more likely the production version of the Hyundai HED-5 undergoing testing.

The Elantra-based competitor for the Mazda5 and the forthcoming Ford Grand C-Max - was first shown as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show back in 2008, and then again in Los Angeles where Hyundai quickly confirmed it for production. Things got a bit quiet after that until February of this year when an alert reader sent us pics of a cloaked version of the production microvan undergoing testing in Scandinavia.

The three-row space wagon shows signs that it will be blessed with Hyundai's new Fluidic Sculpture styling, a design language that we are finding very appealing, despite the kooky name. We're not sure what's under the hood, but Hyundai did mention its new 286-hp, 2.0-liter Theta Turbo GDI engine as a possibility when the concept was on the stand in Los Angeles back in '08. That would certainly shake things up in this increasingly popular class, but such a powerful motor doesn't seem likely. However, were it to recceive the force-fed motor, who knows? It could singlehandedly force a business case for a Mazdaspeed5 as well. Hmmm.

Click on over to Automotive Traveler for more pics of the cloaked Hyundai HED-5.


Gallery: Spy Shots: Hyundai HED-5


Gallery: Hyundai i-Mode concept


[Source: Automotive Traveler]

Spy Shots: Hyundai HED-5 making the rounds originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>HED-5Hyundaihyundai elantrahyundai hed-5Hyundai HED-5 ConceptHyundai HED-5 i-Modehyundai hed-5 productionHyundaiElantraHyundaiHed-5HyundaiHed-5ConceptHyundaiHed-5I-modeHyundaiHed-5Productionspy shotspy shotsSpyShotSpyShotsFri, 27 Aug 2010 11:29:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19610231/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/08/27/spy-shots-hyundai-hed-5-making-the-rounds/19610231/article-detail.xml 19610231 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/phocathumbl2012hyundaiaccent-vernafrontthreequarter_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/phocathumbl2012hyundaiaccent-vernafrontthreequarter.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Volkswagen Up! caught in Death Valley]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/26/spy-shots-volkswagen-up-caught-in-death-valley/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/26/spy-shots-volkswagen-up-caught-in-death-valley/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/26/spy-shots-volkswagen-up-caught-in-death-valley/#commentsFiled under: , ,

volkswagen up! spy shots
Volkswagen Up! spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

Even though Volkswagen won't be offering a gasoline-powered version of its exclamatory little Up! city car here in the United States, we're still slated to get its E-Up! electric counterpart. Earlier reports stated that a larger version of the E-Up! could come Stateside as early as 2013, and we now have spy shots of a pair of Up! prototypes out testing in the Death Valley heat.

Our keen-eyed spy photographers pointed out that while these two prototypes appear to be very similar, the one with its grille closed off could actually be the all-electric E-Up! model. Thus, we'll be keeping our eyes peeled for more spy shots of the VW prototypes as they go through their hot weather testing. For now, have a look at these initial spy shots for yourself in our high-res gallery below.


Gallery: Spy Shots: Volkswagen Up!


[Source: KGP Photography]

Spy Shots: Volkswagen Up! caught in Death Valley originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>spy photosspy picsspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyPicsSpyShotsvolkswagenvolkswagen e-upVolkswagen upVolkswagen up conceptVolkswagenE-upVolkswagenUpVolkswagenUpConceptvwThu, 26 Aug 2010 15:58:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19609807/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/08/26/spy-shots-volkswagen-up-caught-in-death-valley/19609807/article-detail.xml 19609807 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/up630opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/up630opt.jpg <![CDATA[Reader Spy: 2011 Dodge Charger revealed on set of <i>The Fast and the Furious Five</i>]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/21/reader-spy-2011-dodge-charger-revealed-on-the-set-of-the-fas/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/21/reader-spy-2011-dodge-charger-revealed-on-the-set-of-the-fas/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/21/reader-spy-2011-dodge-charger-revealed-on-the-set-of-the-fas/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

2011 Dodge Charger rear spy shot
Reader Spy: 2011 Dodge Charger on the set of 'The Fast and the Furious Five' - Click above for high-res image gallery

Thanks to Autoblog reader Jose Rosario, we can now put the speculation to rest - the 2011 Dodge Charger will indeed receive a new full-width taillamp treatment that echoes that of its two-door Challenger kin. Rosario informs us that these spy shots were taken in Puerto Rico on the set of The Fast and the Furious Five, the latest installment of the durable Vin Diesel street racing franchise.

According to Rosario, the filming appears to be using at least one prototype of the new Charger, "because it has the sides of the current model but has the new front and they added the new rear which light up all in LED lights." The film crew is also using more complete 2011 models, all of which are dressed up as police cars. The cars were used in a chase scene in which two current-model in a matte black finish pull a bank vault along the street, pursued by the Brazilian police cars (Even though the filming is taking place in Puerto Rico, the movie is set in Brazil). Rosario sadly reports that the last scene filmed the day these images were taken were of a current model Charger rear-ending a 2011 model.

Rosario managed to not only get shots of the new taillamps and well-integrated dual exhausts, but also some shots of the front end, which he says looks "more aggressive," including more snout-like grille, new hood, subtly but completely redone headlamps and a revised lower fascia.

As if that weren't enough, our man in PR also scored a shot of the 2011 model's interior, which reveals a much more cohesive look. A new three-spoke steering wheel with redundant audio controls beckons, as does what appears to be a start button. The gauge binnacle eschews the four nacelles of the current car for a more unified cluster that's marked out by a liberal helping of silvery trim and vertically oriented air vents bookend a new infotainment screen. Immediately below the screen, the Charger maintains its simple three-knob HVAC controls (albeit redone), and a step down from there is the CD slot. In the center console, a gated PRNDL surrounded by what looks like faux carbon-fiber trim. All-in-all, it looks like a massive improvement over the dour and workmanlike instrument panel of the outgoing Dodge.

What do you think - will the reborn Dodge Charger and its Chrysler 300 twin offer enough changes to rekindle your interest? Check out our images in the high-res gallery below, and then drop your fellow reader a line in Comments. Thanks for the pics, Rosario!


Gallery: Reader Spy: 2011 Dodge Charger

Reader Spy: 2011 Dodge Charger revealed on set of The Fast and the Furious Five originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 Charger2011 Dodge Charger2011Charger2011DodgeCharger2012 Dodge Charger2012DodgeChargerbreakingbreaking newsBreakingNewsChargerCharger police carChargerPoliceCarFast and furios fivefast and furiousfast and furious 5FastAndFuriosFiveFastAndFuriousFastAndFurious5Moparpolice carPoliceCarspy shotsSpyShotsvin dieselVinDieselSat, 21 Aug 2010 22:26:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19603148/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/08/21/reader-spy-2011-dodge-charger-revealed-on-the-set-of-the-fas/19603148/article-detail.xml 19603148 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/002-2011-dodge-charger-transformers-lead_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/002-2011-dodge-charger-transformers-lead.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Next-gen Mercedes SL63 AMG beefs up]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/20/spy-shots-next-gen-mercedes-sl63-amg-beefs-up/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/20/spy-shots-next-gen-mercedes-sl63-amg-beefs-up/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/20/spy-shots-next-gen-mercedes-sl63-amg-beefs-up/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG spy shot
Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

Well, take a look-see at what our intrepid band of spy photographers have just netted. Apparently, the go-fast gurus at AMG have been hard at work on a bevy of new Mercedes-Benz goodies, including the car you see above. Underneath all of that cladding lurks the next-generation SL63 AMG. Even with all of the plastic obscuring its bodywork, it's clear that the engineers intend for the folding hardtop convertible to have some healthy air intakes in the front fascia. Why? We're guessing it has something to do with the manhole-cover sized front brakes on this mule. Take a close look at the front stoppers and you'll see six-pot calipers squeezing on cross-drilled rotors.

That's probably a good thing considering that from what we understand, the SL63 AMG is slated to pack 571 galloping horsepower from a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8. Something tells us we're going to need those galactic brakes to bring this thing to a stop. Word has it that an AMG Speedshift seven-speed gearbox will provide shifting duties, too. Sounds like a tasty piece of heavyweight German engineering to us.


Gallery: Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Spy Photos


[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Next-gen Mercedes SL63 AMG beefs up originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AMGMercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz SL63 AMGMercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Spy ShotsMercedes-benzSl63AmgMercedes-benzSl63AmgSpyShotsSL 63SL63SL63 AMGSL63-AMG Spy ShotsSl63-amgSpyShotsSl63Amgspy shotSpy ShotsSpyShotSpyShotsFri, 20 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19601783/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/08/20/spy-shots-next-gen-mercedes-sl63-amg-beefs-up/19601783/article-detail.xml 19601783 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-sl-amg-630_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/01-sl-amg-630.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz CLS getting the inevitable AMG treatment]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/19/spy-shots-mercedes-benz-cls-getting-the-inevitable-amg-treatmen/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/19/spy-shots-mercedes-benz-cls-getting-the-inevitable-amg-treatmen/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/19/spy-shots-mercedes-benz-cls-getting-the-inevitable-amg-treatmen/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG spy shots
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

Surprise, surprise - Mercedes-Benz is working on an AMG version of its next-generation CLS-Class coupe sedan. Our spies recently caught this prototype out and about, and underneath all of that cladding is what we imagine to be an immensely attractive, steroid-enhanced version of the new CLS body. We'll take one in black, please.

Shapely lines aside, the most important part of any AMG car is what's under the hood, and the CLS AMG will doubtlessly pack wallop. Expect Benz's new 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 to be under the bonnet, as this will rapidly become standard spec for Benz's V8-powered AMG cars. We've already read about this mill in the new S63 and CL63, so expect the CLS to bring around 540 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque to the table, though we assume that an upgraded performance package will be available, increasing these output numbers.

We're on the edge of our Recaros for this one, folks. But until the final tweaks have been made, we'll have to settle for these spy shots. See for yourself in the high-res gallery below.


Gallery: Spy Shots: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG


[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz CLS getting the inevitable AMG treatment originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amgbenzCLScls 63 amgcls classcls-classCls63AmgClsClassfour-door coupeFour-doorCoupemercedesmercedes clsMercedes CLS AMGmercedes cls-classmercedes-benzMercedes-Benz CLSmercedes-benz cls AMGmercedes-benz cls-classmercedes-benz spy shotsMercedes-benzClsMercedes-benzCls-classMercedes-benzClsAmgMercedes-benzSpyShotsMercedesClsMercedesCls-classMercedesClsAmgspy photosspy picsspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyPicsSpyShotsThu, 19 Aug 2010 19:29:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19600595/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/08/19/spy-shots-mercedes-benz-cls-getting-the-inevitable-amg-treatmen/19600595/article-detail.xml 19600595 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/clsamg630opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/clsamg630opt.jpg <![CDATA[Spy Shots: Audi S1 prototype has that 'forbidden fruit' thing going on]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/19/spy-shots-audi-s1-prototype-has-that-forbidden-fruit-thing-go/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/19/spy-shots-audi-s1-prototype-has-that-forbidden-fruit-thing-go/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/19/spy-shots-audi-s1-prototype-has-that-forbidden-fruit-thing-go/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

2011 Audi S1 prototype spy shot
Audi S1 spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery

If you're mad about the fact that Audi won't be bringing its new A1 to the United States, you'll want to look away - our spies have captured the hotter S1 version of Audi's pint-sized hatch. This prototype may only look like an A1 in S-Line trim, but our spies point out that the larger tailpipes and heartier exhaust note are a dead giveaway of this car's heightened sporting intentions.

A five-door A1 is reportedly in the works, but the S1 will likely only be available in the three-door body style. Power is expected to come from a turbocharged, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine which will be tuned to crank out around 180 horsepower, and Audi's seven-speed S-tronic gearbox will send that power to the front two wheels. That's right, folks - no Quattro versions of the A1 (or S1) are planned, so front-wheel drive it is.

This shiny red prototype looks to be nearing the final stages of development, which means we could see the production car as early as this year's Paris Motor Show. The S1 will certainly be a hot little number, and you can see the high-res spy shots for yourself in the gallery below.


Gallery: Spy Shots: Audi S1 Prototype


[Source: CarPix]

Spy Shots: Audi S1 prototype has that 'forbidden fruit' thing going on originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a1audiAudi A1audi s1audi s1 spy shotsaudi spy shotsAudiA1AudiS1AudiS1SpyShotsAudiSpyShotss1spy photosspy picsspy shotsSpyPhotosSpyPicsSpyShotsThu, 19 Aug 2010 11:29:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19600165/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/08/19/spy-shots-audi-s1-prototype-has-that-forbidden-fruit-thing-go/19600165/article-detail.xml 19600165 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/audis1630opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/audis1630opt.jpg <![CDATA[Reader Spy: Are you the next Dodge Charger SRT8?]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/18/reader-spy-are-you-the-next-dodge-charger-srt8/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/18/reader-spy-are-you-the-next-dodge-charger-srt8/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/18/reader-spy-are-you-the-next-dodge-charger-srt8/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

2011 Dodge Charger prototype
2011/2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 prototype - click above for high-res image gallery

It's no secret that Chrysler is unleashing redesigned versions of the 300 and Dodge Charger sedans this Fall and we've seen numerous images of them prowling the streets of suburban Detroit in recent months. Now another of Autoblog's eagle-eyed readers, Marty M., has dropped us a note to let us know that he had captured what appears to be the new SRT8 version of the Charger.

We're assuming this is the high-output Charger based on the size of the wheels and rear deck appendage, along with the depth of the front air dam. The freshly contoured flanks are visible under the camo, but we can't quite tell if there is a new piece of glass at the trailing edge of the rear doors. The new SRT8 engine is expected to grow from the current 6.1-liters to 6.4-liters with at least 450 horsepower, and shooter Marty tells us it sounds very much how a big V8 ought to. It isn't known if the high-performance SRT version of the next Charger will debut alongside its lesser linemates for model year 2011, or if it will hang out until it can earn a 2012 designation. Either way, it's time to get excited.


Gallery: Spy Shots: 2011/2012 Dodge Charger SRT8



Reader Spy: Are you the next Dodge Charger SRT8? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20122012 dodge2012 dodge charger2012 dodge charger srt82012Dodge2012DodgeCharger2012DodgeChargerSrt8chargerdodge chargerDodge Charger SRT8dodge ramDodgeChargerDodgeChargerSrt8DodgeRamspyspy picsspy shotspy shotsspy-shotsSpyPicsSpyShotSpyShotsSRT-8SRT8Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:33:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19597467/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/08/18/reader-spy-are-you-the-next-dodge-charger-srt8/19597467/article-detail.xml 19597467 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/img00330-20100816-0840-1282078336_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/img00330-20100816-0840-1282078336.jpg -1 2