Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 - new model

Lamborghini will present a new version of its Murciélago coupé at Geneva auto show. The new Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 car model name, refers to the engine position - longitudinale posteriore - and its power output of 640bhp (471kW).

The factory quotes a 0-100km/h sprint time of 3.4sec and a top speed of more than 320km/h.

The new Murcielago LP640 has new front and rear bumpers, with the tailpipes incorporated in the rear diffuser. A transparent glass engine cover is available as an extra-cost option.

The innovative four-wheel-drive system can apply the power 100% to either end, but usually gives about 70% to the rear. All this power wouldn’t be useful without some aerodynamic upgrades as well, so the front and rear bumpers have been reshaped to funnel air more efficiently, and the exhaust has bee integrated into the rear diffuser.

About 2 000 Murciélagos have been built since the car's debut at the 2001 Frankfurt auto show.
More about this 2006 new Lamborghini car model at Lamborghini goes bigger with Murciélago LP640

2006 new car models: Chrysler SRT-8

The production versions of the Chrysler Grand Cherokee SRT-8 and Chrysler 300C SRT-8 each have a 425hp (about 320kW) engine

"We revealed our two latest high-performance vehicles – the Grand Cherokee SRT-8 and Chrysler 300C Touring SRT-8."They will blast into Europe in the next few months while the exciting Hornet concept gives a taste for a potential future Dodge to sit alongside the new Dodge Caliberthat will launche in Europe in July."

New 2006 Renault Clio III 2.0 Sport

Here are some news about a new 2006 Renault Clio car model:

The new 2006 Clio 3, Renault says, is capable of 0-100km/h in 6.9sec, top speed of 215k/h
and a 27.5sec standing kilometre with swift use of its six-speed gearbox. No
turbocharging is involved and, Renault says, the Clio III Renault Sport is
perfectly happy to doddle around at less that 5000rpm for everyday driving.

The 2006 new Clio Renault Sport will be available in five exclusive colours: two
non-metallic (Toro Red and Dynamo Blue) and three metallic (Monako Blue, Deep
Black and Makaha Grey) and will have body-coloured front and rear bumpers, side
protection mouldings and exterior mirrors are all body-coloured.

2006 Audi new car models:Q7 SUV and Audi A6 Allroad

Audi showed at Geneva Switzerland (2006 auto show ) two new car models at the here – one the new 2006 Audi Q7 SUV and the other the second-generation Audi A6 Allroad quattro.
Motivation is provided by a choice of two petrol and two diesel engines – all based on the same aluminium 90° V-block with 90mm cylinder spacing.

The petrol versions have FSI direct fuel-injection, variable cam timing on all valves and variable intake manifolds.

Audi quotes 188kW for the 3.2-litre V6 with 330 Nm available at 3250rpm, sufficiently muscular to accelerate the new Audi Allroad to 100km/h in 7.2sec an on to 242km/h.

More about these new car models from Audi at A6 Allroad – smooth and versatile

Nissan Pivo Concept

Nissan Pivo concept was first seen at the Tokyo motor show in October 2005. This new car model from Nissan examines the potential of the electric vehicle in a city environment.

Pivo prototype it's powered by a high performance compact lithium-ion battery and electric super motor, both developed in house.

The egg-shaped revolving body of this Nissan prototype car has other benefits. Access is easy through tall, electrically-powered sliding doors and "see-through" pillars and all-round monitors almost eliminate blind spots.

Cameras mounted on the outside of each A-pillar relay an accurate picture of the surroundings to screens within the pillars turning them into virtual windows.

Alfa Romeo 2006 new car models

Here are some news about 2 new car models from Alfa Romeo: the new Alfa Romeo models Alfa Romeo Spider and 159 Sportwagon will make their world debut at the Geneva auto show

The new Spider model is large for a two-seater – 4396mm long, 1830mm wide and 1367mm high – with elongated taillights and four exhaust tailpipes to accentuate its sporty looks.

The Alfa 159 Sportwagon car model will be available in up to three versions depending on the country with 12 bodywork colours and five interior colour trims.

More at Two new Alfas for Geneva show

New Volvo S80 sedans models

Volvo has announced a range of all-new S80 sedans, including a V8 with all-wheel drive.

The 2006 new car models from Volvo : the new Volvo S80 sedan range will be launched at the Geneva auto show at the end of February and include the V8 engine already used in the Volvo XC90 4x4 – as well as its torque-to-all-wheels drive train.

"The all new Volvo S80 is entering a tough sector in which the competition is razor-sharp," said Fredrik Arp, Volvo Cars' president and CEO. "Such customers have very high expectations but we are challenging the best in the segment with a very special car that radiates what we call 'Scandinavian Luxury'.

This second-generation S80 model will be the first Volvo sedan car model to have a compact, transverse-mounted V8 engine. The new Volvo S80 will also have road-following bi-xenon headlights.

2006 new car model : Honda Civic Type-R concept

This new Honda car model it's based on the 2006 new Civic three-door that will appear in Europe later this year but, the automaker says, has "the bold and emotional styling of the widely acclaimed five-door hatchback".
Honda Civic Type-R concept car power comes from Honda’s 150kW, two-litre, DOHC i-VTEC engine, the same competition-proven, high-revving unit used in the outgoing model.

"That means it will be as exciting to look at as it will be to drive," Honda says about this 2006 new car model.

More details at Civic Type-R concept scheduled for Geneva.

2006 Dodge Charger Midsize Sedan

2006 new car model: Dodge Charger Midsize Sedan

2006 Dodge Charger features:
Standard Engine: 3.5-liter, Single Overhead Cam, 24-valves, V-6, 250 -horsepower at 6400 rpm and 250 lb-ft torque at 3800 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 19/27.

Optional Engine: 5.7-liter, Overhead Valve, 32-valves, V-8, 340 –horsepower at 5000 rpm and 390 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 17/25.

Optional Engine: 6.1-liter, Overhead Valve, 32-valves, V-8, 425 –horsepower at 6000 rpm and 420 lb-ft torque at 4800 rpm.
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 14/20.

2006 Dodge Charger Standard Safety Features: Dual front airbags, Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, Brake assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), All-speed Traction Control System (TCS) Tire-pressure monitor, Emergency inside trunk release.

The 2006 Charger new car model comes in three different models — the SE (base model), the R/T, and the beefy SRT8, which adds 200 horses over the SE.