Providing a sneak peak at the MG3 that is set to launch later this year, SAIC has pulled the cotton off of the MG Zero concept at the Beijing Auto Show. Outside of flashy details like the white-and-red interior, 19-inch wheels and exterior lighting, the Zero concept is a veritable look at the MG3, sharing the body and interior design with the upcoming car.
Lamborghini has unveiled a very limited edition Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce for the Chinese market. Changes seem to be limited to a flat grey with orange racing stripe paint scheme. Also, some sort of snake-like orange squiggly appears on the quarter panel. The interior continues the theme with a variety of orange accents including stitching. The racing stripe is supposedly made to represent a volcano eruption.
Frankly, the LP670-4 SV really didn’t need to get too more special with its suped-up V12 engine and lightened physique. The car hits 6o mph in 3.2 seconds and tops out at 212 mph.
Only 10 units of the limited edition will make their way to China. [via MotorAuthority]
The Beijing Auto Show has had no shortage of interesting concepts. The latest one to grace our home page is the BMW Concept Gran Coupe. The four-door includes a variety of distinct features like the vaulted hood with forward-facing lines, a longer wheelbase, coupe-style roofline and short front overhang. BMW describes the intent of the concept: “the BMW Concept Gran Coupé carries the essence of brand values and the genes of BMW design into the future.”
The new Volkswagen Phaeton has made its official debut at the Beijing Auto Show. The updated four-door gets a facelift, which includes LED running lights, bi-xenon headlights, redesigned bumper and new, smiley grille. Out back, the Phaeton gets a redesigned rear bumper and distinctive, LED-strewn taillights. It’s a nice evolutionary step for the Phaeton.
The new Ford Start concept has made its debut at the Beijing Auto Show. The round little piece of futurism marks the debut of a new EcoBoost engine–a 1.0-liter three-cylinder worth 120 horses and 112 lb-ft. According to Ford, the small EcoBoost puts out the performance of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder while cutting size and displacement. It also supposedly adds “a few extra miles per gallon” over the four-cylinder.
Appealing to wealthy Chinese consumers at the Beijing Auto Show, Bentley has introduced two new Continental special editions that it calls the Design Series China. As one might expect from the name, the new Continental GT and Continental Flying Spur Speed are distinguished largely by cosmetic changes. You can see the Orange and Magenta exterior colors, which make their debut on the Design Series China models. Inside, the cars get a unique, three-toned leather interior with accent and insert colors.
Not much changes in terms of specs, but the two models do benefit from a comfort suspension setting. Enjoy a full look after the button. [via MotorAuthority]
Ever since seeing the new Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break concept on Monday, I’ve been itching to get a closer look. And while we’ll have to wait until Beijing to get the full hands on, we can now live vicariously through this wide-eyed German dude with stripey tie.
The video is about a minute and a half and provides an excellent look at the new concept from both the inside and out. Despite the annoying 60-second countdown gimmick, it’s a solid watch.
If you didn’t catch it, the Shooting Break is a sneak peak at the next-gen CLS that features a 306-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine. [via egmCarTech]
For the 2010 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Mercedes has introduced the Shooting Break Concept. What looks a lot like a F800 with a little more junk in the trunk is a preview of the next-generation CLS. It includes the world premier of the full dynamic LED headlights, which make use of 71 individual LEDs divided into three separate layers to “offer all of the regular dynamic light functions using LED technology.”
The concept is powered by a 306-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine, which is the forerunner of the upcoming V-engine. Mercedes describes the engine: “[it is] in line with the BlueEFFICIENCY criteria of Mercedes-Benz also sets new standards among the competition in terms of fuel consumption.”
There’s plenty more pictures and video on this one after the break. Enjoy. [via WCF]
We didn’t really think it was possible to outgreen the M-Org motorcycle (especially just a day later), but Chinese company SAIC has done it with flair. The Leaf Concept is headed for the Beijing Motor Show, and, instead of carbon, it will be spewing out organic veggies and soy milk on its way there.
More than just eco-art, the leafy goodness on the roof is actually a disguised solar panel designed to power the car and emit oxygen. Additional power is provided by the in-wheel turbines mounted around the corners.
Sure sounds nice, but we’re pretty sure none of that tech will actually work in real life. But, like the M-org, it’s a real piece to look at. [via Jalopnik]
