Detroit Auto Show

I've been checking out some coverage of this year's Detroit Auto Show and I figured I'd highlight some of the cars that have caught my attention so far. Even though the economy has been taking a toll on the automotive industry, there are still some exciting cars to check out.

Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI

Audi officially took the wraps off of the production version of the V10 R8. With 525HP/391TQ the R8 V10 can rocket to 60 in 3.9 seconds on it's way to a top speed close to 200MPH. Some cosmetic enhancements distinguish the V10 model from the standard R8.



Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss Edition

There will only be 75 of these built with a price tag of over $1million. They will only be offered to current SLR owners and will feature a 650HP 5.5L supercharged V8 capable of sending the car to a top speed of 217MPH. That should be lots of fun with no windshield. I bet a bug to the face would hurt at over 200MPH. Bring a helmet.



Volkswagen Concept Blue Sport

VW's diesel sportscar concept, the Blue Sport, looks like it has potential. Powered by a mid mounted 2.0L turbodiesel with 180HP/260TQ it should get to 60 in about 6 seconds while returning 35MPG. There is also an "Eco" mode that supposedly will achieve over 60MPG. Certainly won't be a high revving beast but should be fun none the less.



Cadillac Converj Concept

What do you get when you mix the design of a Cadillac CTS Coupe with the drivetrain of a Chevy Volt? You get the Cadillac Converj. It has the same 40 mile electricity only range until the gas engine kicks in to supplement the batteries and all that junk. I can't concentrate on the specs though. Just look at it, it's gorgeous.