SEMA News - June 2009
Spy Photos
The images and information provided in “Spy Photos” are supplied by the spy shooters at Brenda Priddy & Co. “Spy Photos” are included each week in SEMA eNews, the association’s electronic newsletter. To receive your copy of SEMA eNews, e-mail enews@sema.org.
Ferrari F450 | ||
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When it Hits: Expected to make its first public showing at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2009. What Priddy Says: Rumored to have higher power output than the 520hp Scuderia, the F450 will use the same double-clutch gearbox as the California. | ||
Scion iQ | ||
 | When it Hits: The iQ Concept made an appearance at the New York International Auto Show in April. What Priddy Says: Anticipated as a direct competitor to the Smart, the iQ will likely be powered by a 1.5L engine and will be available in the $15,000 range. | |
Audi RS3 | ||
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When it Hits: After reports that Audi was considering building a new RS3, these early images prove the car is under development. What Priddy Says: Power will come from Audi’s 2.5L five-cylinder turbocharged engine with 340 hp and 450 Nm of torque. It was launched on the recently unveiled TT-RS. | ||
Ford Explorer | ||
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| When it Hits: Production for the 2011 Explorer is slated for the summer of 2010 at Chicago’s Torrance Avenue assembly plant. What Priddy Says: Judging from the exhaust setup, this particular mule sports Ford’s 3.5L, twin-turbo V6 Ecoboost motor. The Explorer should also be available with a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder when it hits dealer’s lots. | ||
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