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At a private event in Los Angeles, Jaguar presented an updated version of the C-X16 Concept that initially debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in September 2011. The car, freshly clad in a coat of White Pearl paint, was presented by Jaguar design chief Ian Callum who all but confirmed that a version of the C-X16 would be put into production. A modern take on the phallic proportions of the original E-Type, the car hasn't lost much in translation. It looks like a modern Jaguar yet with slight nods to the past, such as the side-mounted hatch glass, exhaust pipe layout and small circles sticking out of the slit-like taillights. The technical aspects of the car are anything but retro. Power comes from a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with an eight-speed transmission putting out 375 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. This is mated to an electric hybrid motor system that will produce an additional 94 hp and 173 lb-ft of torque. This potent combination produces a total of 469 hp and 505 lb-ft torque and is able to propel the sleek cat from 0 to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds according to Jaguar. Whether the hybrid power system will make it into production is certainly questionable, so are the stunning red leather interior with carbon fiber race seats. The body design looks ready for production though.

The very first official press photos of the new 2012 Porsche 911 were leaked onto the internet well ahead of the sports coupe's world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September. The new Porsche is closely modeled after the outgoing 997. Instantly recognizable, the model has a familiar front fascia with a redesigned air intake and restyled fog lights. However, there are differences among the similarities. The more obvious alterations include the concave front LED daytime running lamps, the door-mounted exterior mirrors and the slimmer and more futuristic looking LED tail lamps that adorn the more heavily sculpted rear end. As anticipated, the new 911's interior blends the two styling worlds of the 997 and the Panamera into one. A key highlight is the pronounced lower part of the center console that hosts a number of buttons. The entry-level model is slated to adopt a 3.4 liter flat six engine with 345 hp. Moving up, the Carrera S with a 3.8 liter flat six will reward drivers with 395 hp, while the Turbo is rumored to have an output of approximately 542 hp. Power is channeled to the driving wheels for the 3.4 and 3.8L models via a new 7 speed manual gearbox or an optional PDK transmission.

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