NY Auto Show set to highlight performance cars
Recent auto shows, like the Geneva Motor Show and North American International Auto Show, gave the spotlight on the environment-friendly cars that are equipped with hybrid power source, fuel efficient engine, and relatively smaller frame, among others. Steering away from the recent auto show trends is the upcoming New York International Auto Show as it promises to showcase a pool of revamped and new models as well as high-powered V-8 powetrain laden vehicles on the public display this March 21.
Automobile critics and enthusiasts can expect a big dose of muscle cars for this year’s exhibition. Pontiac, which is a marque of General Motors (GM), is all set to introduce its two new models for its G8 range. Equipped with the powerful V-8 engines, the G8 GXP and G8 Sport Truck are expected to reinstate the GM-produced Pontiac’s excellence in manufacturing performance vehicles. Aside from introducing the high-powered new models, Pontiac is also going to sponsor a truck name guessing contest where the winner can bring home his or her very own G8 Sport Truck.
Dodge, on the other hand, is still going to stick with its famous muscle car Challenger. With the 2008 model slated to hit dealerships very soon, the Chrysler-produced marque will unveil its 2009 Dodge Challenger in the New York Auto Show. The least expensive Challenger that is armed with either a 3.6-liter V-6 engine or a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 power plant will be displayed.
Joining the debuting American brand models are the 2009 Nissan Maxima of Japanese car maker Nissan Motor Company and Hyundai Genesis of Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company. Specifications on the said models are yet to be unveiled this Wednesday, which is the scheduled press preview before its public show on the 21st of this month.
Aside from the upgraded and new vehicles, the New York-based motor show will have established tuner and former racer Steve Saleen. He is set to unveil his new brand, which is likely focused on U.S.-made muscle and performance cars, in the said event. According to Edmuns Inside Line, Saleen’s first model from his upcoming marque is the S5S Raptor. Although a sports car, the S5S Raptor, which can accelerate up to 200 mph, is targeted for streets or off-track only. It is expected to carry a hefty value of $150,000 or so.
The New York International Auto Show will run its public viewing from March 21 until 30 at the West Manhattan-based Jacob Javits Convention Center.
Source: U.S. News.
