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The fist photos of the pre-production Chevrolet Camaro Convertible surfaced back in 2008, and since then, the development has taken a pretty long time. GM has finally revealed the first images of the production ready 2012 Camaro Convertible prototype through social media outfit Facebook. The convertible looks similar in design to the Coupe and a few noticeable changes include a repositioned third brake light, a trunk-mounted antenna, and a key slot for opening the rear trunk. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible will feature the same engines as the coupe including a 312hp 3.6L V6, a 400 hp 6.2-liter V8, and a 426hp 6.2L V8 option. We expect the convertible to arrive by April 2011.

The McLaren MP4-12C is being viewed as the next big thing in the world of automobiles and McLaren wants to make the experience even more entertaining. McLaren has gone ahead and introduced a new car Configurator – a program that allows the interested customers to choose from more than a dozens of options to create their own version of the race-inspired scorcher. The color options alone include 17 hues including the very vintage McLaren Orange. The exterior options include a lot of carbon fiber equipment while for the inside; the Configurator offers varieties of leather and Alcantara. Other attractions are carbon ceramic brakes, a refined exhaust and lightweight wheels.

Well folks, we won’t have to wait for some auto show to get a detailed glimpse at the upcoming Ferrari 599GTO as a set of spy shots have done the job for us. The unearthed images reveal a sturdily aggressive looking commuter, something that wasn’t hinted by the previous spy flicks. Coming from a French source, this set of images also affirms Ferrari’s love for the two-tone look which was also spotted in the previous images. The 599 GTO will sport a 6.0-liter V12 beast that will be capable of churning 690 hp at the max. Though the official details are yet to arrive, the base 599 GTO will bear a probable price tag of €267,136 and this does not include taxes. [via caradisiac.com via teamspeed.com]

It is no hidden fact that brand Bugatti is the smallest yet the most exclusive name in the VW group which has number of special concepts lined up for approval. The 16C Galibier Saloon (hyper sedan) also belongs to that list of concepts and the production chances were meager until now because of the financial constraints. The 16C Galibier may hit the production floor as early as 2013 (despite the financial problems) as it has received rave reviews during motor shows and specific customer events. Once rolling, the Galibier production will be limited to 300 units only and each unit might cost around £900,000.

If any of you had doubts about the Ferrari California also sporting a manual transmission other than the standard automatic one, it should now be cleared as Ferrari has detailed the particular variant. It will feature a six-speed manual option which may be a tad low in terms of performance but it will reportedly meet a 10% customer demand. The manual version will pelt from 0 to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds which will be a whole 0.3 seconds slower than its automatic cousin. The manual variant will also consume more fuel at 13.1l/km compared to 17.9l/km of the DCT version. The top speed will remain the same irrespective the transmission-311 km/h.

Fanatics waiting for the arrival of the BMW’s new Z4 GT3 Race Car will be pleased to know that scorcher has been detailed. The race car that was officially tested in March and has already been delivered to private BMW teams features a 4.0-liter V8 engine that can produce 473bhp. The engine is assisted by an ECU408 management system and the unit is together mated to a six-speed sequential transmission with Quickshift function.

The GT3 racing competitor has been aggressively designed and the heavy carbon fiber usage keeps the curb weight down to 1,200 kilogram. Other regularities include a racing anti-lock braking system, a roll cage, a fresh looking front axle and special rims with central locking and safety clips. For the curious ones eager to know it’s pricing, the all new BMW Z4 GT3 gets tagged for $402,488.

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McLaren has been a name that has mostly been heard around the F1 circuits but all this has changed with the launch of McLaren Automotive, a company that will strictly manufacture a range of super cars in the future. The company launch was accompanied by the launch of its flagship product, the MP4-12C which is touted to be a super car for a daily commute, though it can put the best ones to shame when pelted. The exact numbers are not yet known but the hopes are high as the company has its vast F1 experience to make the super car achieve astounding feats. The revealed details are that the MP4-12C rear-wheel driven beast will come with a 3.8-liter V8 engine capable of producing 600 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque.

More images of the 2012 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Mule testing in cold weather conditions closer to the Arctic Circle have thronged the web. The latest set of images reveals three test mules of the next generation 612 Scaglietti which is expected to arrive in 2012. The images highlight a longer wheelbase along with a new exhaust system, a budging hood and a redesigned front bumper. Engine options for the upcoming model will include a V12 beast capable of churning 533hp with 588Nm of torque and this will be mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The combination will enable the 2012 model to dash from 0 to 62mph in less than 4 seconds while the top speed will be 200+ mph. Rumors are ripe about the 2012 Ferrari 612 hosting an AWD powertrain and a hybrid unit as well.

Porsche staged the 918 Super Hybrid Spyder at the Geneva Auto Show with no intentions to mass produce it in the near future but, the success of the electric Spyder at the Geneva event has got Porsche thinking. It was an instant hit at the motor show and that is why Porsche is now considering manufacturing the Spyder which has even got the employees excited as they wish to build it in future. If the production nod ahead is given, the 918 Spyder should start selling in the next five years where Porsche will first make the buyers sign intent letters to purchase the semi-electric commuters. The current 918 model that was showcased at the Geneva gathering features a combination of a V8 engine and three electric motors which together managed a credible 708hp.