Ten must-see vehicles at the Detroit auto show
What are the must-see vehicles at the NAIAS? Here are 10 vehicles that are stealing the show.
2017 Lexus LC 500: The all-new LC 500 luxury coupe is a head-turner with an aerodynamic shape and sensual curves along its entire body. Its low profile and wide muscular stance will leave you breathless. And its performance numbers won’t disappoint, either. Powering it is a 5.0-litre V-8 engine pumping out 467 hp and 389 lb-ft of torque, allowing this beauty to hit 100 km/h in less than 4.5 seconds.Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail
Acura Precision concept: Sure, it’s only a concept for now, but the Precision concept gives you a glimpse into Acura’s design direction. This showstopper comes complete with suicide doors to make it easier to enter and exit the rear seats. Fingers crossed it follows in the footsteps of the Acura NSX, but without the delays, and makes it into production.Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail
Buick Avista concept: This isn’t your dad’s Buick. The Buick Avista concept coupe is stunning with its sleek, sweeping lines that flow beautifully from front to rear. There is no conventional B-pillar between the doors and rear side windows, so the profile is especially breathtaking. Hands down, this 2+2 coupe is the best looking Buick. Hopefully, it sees the light of day as a production car, especially with its 400-hp twin turbocharged V-6 engine powering the rear wheels.Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail
2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC43 AMG: This high-performance roadster, previously the SLK, gets a name change, a visual makeover, and a new engine lineup. Officials changed the moniker to SLC to better align with its C-Class sibling. The SLC43 AMG embodies beauty and brawn thanks to a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V-6 engine with 362 hp and 384 lb-ft of torque. And it also has the fun factor – you can drop the top with the push of a button, even while driving at speeds of up to 40 km/h.Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail
2017 Infiniti Q60: Infiniti’s latest reincarnation of its little sports coupe, the stunning Q60, harks back to its halo car. The new Q60 has taut lines, a striking design, a high-tech cabin, and fast, yet fuel efficient powertrains. Under the hood you can choose between three engines: a 208 hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and a pair of 3.0-litre twin-turbo V-6s – one with 300 ponies and 295 lb-ft of torque and the other with 400 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque.Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail
2017 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S: Porsche’s top-of-the-line 911 Turbo and Turbo S models are sure to get your blood flowing. The new high-performance models get a power boost – the 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six mated to a dual-clutch sequential manual gearbox pumps out 540 horsepower (Turbo) and 580 horsepower (Turbo S) – that’s up 20 ponies compared to the previous versions. Both models can hit 0 -100 km/h in less than 3 seconds.Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail
Audi h-tron: It’s not all about power and performance in Detroit. Audi is banking on this green machine: the h-tron quattro concept to win over environmentalists. It’s a sporty hydrogen fuel cell SUV concept. Powered by two electric motors and hydrogen fuel cells it has a range of about 600 kilometres and takes mere minutes to fill up. But the downside – good luck finding a hydrogen station. Plans for production may be just vapour.Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail
2017 BMW M2: BMW’s latest high-performance vehicle is the first-ever M2 coupe; it packs a serious punch for driving enthusiasts. At its heart is a twin-turbo inline six which delivers 365 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque. It’ll launch this Bimmer from 0 to 100 kms/h in 4.2 seconds and it proves good things can come in small packages.Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400: Amid the glitz and glamour of the flashy new vehicles, you’ll find classic gems like this gorgeous Italian beauty. Fans of the raging bull will love to get up close to this 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 – part of the Robb Report display at the auto show. Designed by Marcello Gandini, this two-door, two-seater with its trademark eyelashes is a rare find. About 750 were built – all powered by a 4.0-litre V-12 engine. Its value is between $1 million-$2.5 million (U.S.).Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail
Stryker: The Stryker is an armoured combat vehicle which has travelled war-torn zones in Iraq and Afghanistan to clear mines and transport troops. This military beast also has a Canadian connection – it’s made by General Dynamics in London, Ont., as well as Lima, Ohio, and Anniston, Ala. It costs $2.1 million (U.S.).Petrina Gentile/The Globe and Mail