Dodge Charger stars at US car show

Also Jag's new XK, a new 911, the Corvette...

By PH Staff / Thursday, 13 January 2005 / Loading comments

Dodge Charger

DaimlerChrysler reckons its new 2006 Dodge Charger offers modern coupe styling with four-door functionality. Due this spring, the muscle car offers a 340bhp Hemi engine powering the 18-inch rear wheels as an option, with a 250bhp V6 as standard. The V8 engine deactivates four cylinders in 40 milliseconds when full power is not needed, improving fuel economy by up to 20 per cent. The Charger features near 50/50 weight distribution.

Nissan Azeal Coupe Concept

The Nissan Azeal Coupe Concept is "an affordable, performance-oriented entry-level coupe". It's powered by a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and rides on 19-inch wheels and tyres.

Highlights of the Nissan AZEAL Coupe Concept include 'light-jet' headlights, prism-like fog lights with brake cooling ducts, full-width active aerofoil, dual exhausts and integrated rear diffuser.

Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe

Not just a concept car, this is a preview of the 2006 Jaguar XK8. The only difference between this and the actual production car will be different tail lights, exhaust and the intakes in the front bumper. Other than that, this is the Jag for the guy who couldn't stretch to an Aston Martin DB9, but from the looks of things, the Jag owner has plenty to feel good about. The all aluminium construction makes this car far lighter than the current XK8, and its V8 engine will see this car onto a top speed 180 mph and accelerate from 0-60mph in under five seconds.

Other cars included:

Porsche 911 Cabriolet