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Porsche Panamera Oil-Burning Model Hits Roads This August Posted: 03 May 2011 10:39 AM PDT Porsche is all set to launch an oil-burning Panamera this August, after the success of its Cayenne model. Coming up with 247 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, Panamera can hit up to 62 miles per hour in just 6.8 seconds. The Panamera Diesel offers a driving range of more than 745 miles on one 80-litre tank, which emits 172 g of CO2 per kilometer and delivers a combined fuel economy of 43.5mpg. An auto start/stop function is also incorporated.  What attributes to the green element is the fact the CO2 emissions could be further lowered down to 167 g/km with low-rolling resistance tires. The fuel efficiency, projected at 6.5 liter per 100 km could also be enhanced to 6.3 liter (37.3mpg) by using such tires. Panamera comes up with a 3.0 liter V6 engine and an eight-speed automatic gear system. Performance, generous torque and low consumption accompanied with smooth running, reliability and low emission rate, Panamera is expected to bring a new 'Porsche wave' in the markets. The price  starts at €80,183 ($119,000 U.S). Prepared to take this beauty for a spin? Don't get excited as yet. For, it is not likely to be launched in the US soon. (Via Autobloggreen)

Toyota FT-86 to Come Sporting 2.0L Flat Four Boxer Engine Posted: 03 May 2011 10:18 AM PDT It has been quite a few years since we started hearing about the sports car FT-86 II. Though not official, some sources say that Toyota has their fix for FT-86's powertrain. Last month's Geneva Motor Show witnessed the FT-86 which was in its final phase of production. The production model will be equipped with 2.0 liter flat four boxer engine. The light weight monocoque anatomy measures 4235mm in length with a 2570mm wheelbase and 1270mm height. We hear the FT-86 will probably have a 1100kg kerb weight. The 2.0 liter engine comes with a 6-speed manual gear box, also with 6-speed paddle shift auto option. According to the engineers behind the making for the car, the model can acquire acceleration from 0-100 km/h in only 7 seconds, with a top speed of 225km/h. We will wait to hear more on the new mean machine from the Toyota stables. (Via WCF)

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