The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, in late March or early April. It usually opens on or just before Easter weekend and closes on the first Sunday after Easter.
Being the nation's most heavily attended automobile exhibition, the Show is witnessed by around 1 million visitors each year, during its 9-day run. Nicknamed the “Crystal Palace” for its extensive use of glass, the Javits has the capacity to display over 1200 vehicles, making the New York Auto Show that much more enticing for exhibitors and patrons alike.
The Show opens with a sensational display to excite the public and promote the show. The Show includes different categories of exhibits from auto manufacturers and related companies around the globe. Many of the exhibits are hands-on, giving the public the opportunity to try sitting in the new vehicles and to explore new technology and features.
The 2008 New York International Auto Show is the 108th edition of the event, and is being held from March 21-30. It showcased some of the hottest production cars and concepts ever seen. Many of the vehicles are a result of cutting-edge innovative design studies, others just a few steps away from production, but all provide a window on the future of automobile design and technology. In addition, more than 43 vehicle manufacturers featured over 1000 new cars, trucks, minivans, SUVs, Concepts, alterations and technologies. |
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 Aston Martin DB9
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The DB9 is one of the most sophisticated and technically advanced sports cars in the world, which successfully balances the attributes of a sports car with features normally found in luxury cars. In a long list of technological innovations, the most important is the bonded aluminum frame, which is very light, aiding performance, handling, economy and durability. The rear-mounted V12 engine of the new DB9 produces maximum power of 510 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 569Nm of torque at 5000 rpm. It has ceramic disc brakes, an adjustable suspension and 20” wheels, and will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds, touching a top speed of 186 mph.
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Audi R8
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The R8 is the first mid-engine sports car Audi has ever produced. With a 420 hp V8 4.2L FSI engine and rear-biased Quattro all-wheel drive system, the R8 has the performance capabilities unlike any Audi before it. With a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 187 mph, the R8 is the fastest Audi ever produced. The lightweight aluminum frame and body, with 44:56 front-to-rear weight distribution give the R8 tremendous handling capabilities, with the balance expected of a mid-engine sports car. No wonder why it won two honors - the World’s Performance Car and the World Car Design of the Year - awards at the New York Auto Show.
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Audi TTS
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The TTS is the top of the Audi TT model line. Under its hood lies a two-litre TFSI high-performance engine delivering a mighty 265 hp. This intense power propels the TTS Coupe to 62 mph from a standstill in just 5.2 seconds and on to a governor-limited top speed of 155 mph. The Audi TTS is available as both a 2 + 2-seater coupe and as a roadster.
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Bentley Brooklands
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The all-new Brooklands coupe is the world's most exclusive coupe, offering supercar performance from a luxury four-seater. Brooklands lifelong production is limited to just 550 cars. Powered by Bentley's most powerful V8 engine ever, the Brooklands delivers outstanding power output of 530 bhp and 1049Nm of torque from Bentley's hand-built 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged engine. A stiff platform, a uniquely engineered chassis, and specially developed 20” wheels and tyres ensure dynamic handling combined with superb ride comfort.
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BMW 118d
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The 118d is a five-door, five-seater from BMW that clinched the “2008 World Green Car” award at the New York International Auto Show. What garnered it the World Green Car award, sits under its hood - the 2.0-litre direct-injection turbodiesel four-cylinder engine. In the 118d, this engine makes 141 horsepower and 300Nm of torque. It will prod the car to 60 mph in about 8.8 seconds, returning 59 mpg on the (foreign) highway and spewing only 118 grams of CO2 per kilometer into the atmosphere. All these are made possible under the Efficient Dynamics platform of BMW.
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BMW Alpina B7
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The latest manifestation of the unique BMW-ALPINA synergy is the B7, based on the BMW 7 Series luxury sedan. For an unabashedly sporty interpretation of the 7 Series, ALPINA chose the path of supercharging BMW's V-8 engine. The achievement is an impressive 500 hp @ 5500 rpm and 700Nm @ 4250 rpm. Using the already advanced and sharp-handling 7 Series chassis, ALPINA fine-tuned the hardware to the B7's higher performance level. While retaining the regular models' Active Roll Stabilization - which counters body roll or "lean" in corners via electronics and hydraulics - ALPINA's engineers, working with BMW and tyre supplier Michelin, adopted a firmer calibration of springs and shock absorbers. They also chose the European 760i's brakes, which have larger dimensions than those of the 750i.
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BMW M3 Convertible
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The BMW M3 model family is being upgraded by yet another fascinating player: The new BMW M3 Convertible, the third body version of BMW’s high-performance sports car following the Coupe and Saloon, offers new possibilities to experience uncompromising driving dynamics. The M3 Convertible draws its exceptional driving potential from its new 8-cylinder power unit developing 309 kW/420 hp from 3999 cubic centimeters with a maximum torque of 400 Nm.
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Buick Enclave
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The Enclave is Buick's first luxury crossover SUV, built on an all-new crossover architecture and motivated by a sophisticated and powerful V6 engine. The 3.6-litre V6 VVT engine uses full four-cam phasing, rapid data processing and torque-based engine management to optimize power, economy and emissions performance. A host of innovative features adds to the Enclave's standout status in the segment, including a second-row seat console that unfold | |
