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| Ford's 2017 GT supercar stood out for many reasons at this year's show. |
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| Alfa Romeo unveiled their stylish Giulietta sedan to Canadian journalists. |
I could ramble on about the incredible
selection of cars at this year’s show, but what was even more impressive was
the fantastic amount of innovation on display to the public. For starters, Audi
unveiled a sporty new hydrogen-fueled concept, the H-Tron Quattro. The concept uses the harnessed power of hydrogen in order to drive electric
motors at the front and rear, ultimately expelling zero emissions into the
environment. Using hydrogen as a fuel source is a concept that’s still in its infancy, but seeing concepts from Audi and Lexus shows that automakers believe
in its future.
High performance cars will always own the
spotlight of the auto industry, and they did just that at this year’s auto show
as well. What makes this different from any other year, you ask? Automakers are
now able to build supercars that pack more power than ever before, but also
return better fuel economy. For instance, let’s look at the Ford GT. Originally
produced between 2005 - 2006, it featured a supercharged 5.4 L V8 engine that
produced 550 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. The 2017 GT now uses a
twin-turbocharged 3.5 L V6 engine
that produces 720 horsepower and 539 lb-ft of torque.
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| Acura proudly displayed their 2017 NSX, which is the successor to their popular supercar of the 90s. |
These are staggering figures, but they
demonstrate what turbocharging an engine can bring to the table in today’s auto
industry. In fact, F1 and Indy Car use turbocharged V6 engines, and they
produce more power than their old V8 engines ever did. All of these great
technologies and innovations were on display at this year’s Canadian
International AutoShow, and I look forward to expanding upon some of these
concepts and ideas that I witnessed in future blog posts.
Until then, go and check out the show at
the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto until it closes its doors on Feb. 21.
I have never really been all that knowledgeable when it comes to cars but I sure was mesmerized at the CIAS 2016! I was amazed to see that some cars could project the logo on the ground when you opened the front door...I was even more amazed when I realized people paid $300.00 for that feature. Oh to live the life of luxury!
ReplyDeleteI think Range Rover was actually the first to come out with having their logo projected on to the ground, which was definitely interesting. If you're into odd luxury features, you should check out Porsche. For only $335, you can have your key fob painted to match your car's paint!
DeleteGreat post! It was a great time being there and seeing where the future of the car industry is going.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading! I found it really cool that the car industry is heading in all sorts of directions -- gas, diesel, electric, hydrogen, hybrid, etc.
DeleteThis was certainly a great experience. It was the best way to experience the AutoShow... quietly and without crowds of people waiting to experience the cars!
ReplyDeleteAs someone who uses a car's colour to rate how good it is, it wax interesting to read about cars from the perspective of an aficionado! Coolio!
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DeleteGreat post and awesome photos! I'm not a car person, but really, these cars looks fantastic! Congrats on your dreamy experience!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer, I enjoyed being there!
DeleteI remember how hot it was there with all the lights. The lights on the cars made your photos look amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely warm in there, and thanks -- I really had fun taking pictures of the cars this year. I regret not taking any pictures of the floral arrangements though.
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