The Cadillac elmiraj concept is powered by a 4.5 litre twin turbocharged V8 petrol motor which delivers about 500hp of power. Stay tuned for more updates :)
General Motors has finally confirmed the launch of the Camaro in India. The company will launch the iconic muscle car in the country by the end of 2011. GM will soon start making right hand drive versions of the Camaro, which will be imported by the GM India. The Camaro will be priced at Rs. 40 lakhs and will be launched purely for brand building purpose. It will be a CBU which will attract heavy import duties.
Camaro ZL1 recently unveiled in 2011 Chicago Motor Show which features a 550bhp 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine which powers the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission with dual clutch. In comparison the regular 6.2-litre Camaro produces ‘just’ 426bhp. To harness the added power the ZL1 comes equipped with a new electric power steering system, Magnetic Ride Control and larger Brembo brakes.
GM India will launch the LPG version Chevrolet Beat. Set to be priced slightly higher than the petrol version of the Beat, the Beat LPG will deliver brilliant fuel economy and might just prove to be the best bet to battle the rising petrol prices as LPG still remains significantly cheaper than petrol. Beat Diesel’s engine is anticipated to be a sub one liter three cylinder CRDI unit. The Beat Diesel is expected to come with a INR 50,000 premium over the petrol version.