Gizmag was on the ground at the 2014 New York Auto Show to investigate some of the more interesting debuts and North American reveals
The US$118,000 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe features a 540 hp 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8, that's good for 198 mph (318 km/h) via an 8-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive powertrain (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's GTR track monster in NISMO trim (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's 425 hp M4 Convertible made its debut at the NYC show, priced out around US$73,000 (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's M4 Convertible made its debut at the New York Auto Show with prices starting at US$73,000, roughly US$10,000 more expensive than the hard topped version (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's 425 hp M4 Convertible made its debut at the NYC show, priced out around US$73,000 (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's M4 Convertible made its debut with prices starting at US$73,000, roughly US$10,000 more than the hard topped version (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's 425 hp M4 Convertible made its debut at the NYC show, priced out around US$73,000 (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's M4 Convertible made its debut with prices starting at US$73,000, roughly US$10,000 more than the hard topped version (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The US$118,000 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe features a 540 hp 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8, that's good for 198 mph (318 km/h) via an 8-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive powertrain (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The US$118,000 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe features a 540 hp 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8, that's good for 198 mph (318 km/h) via an 8-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive powertrain (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's 2015 X4 Crossover made its debut at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's 2015 X4 Crossover made its debut at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's stunning Sport Sedan Concept debuted at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept shared the stage with the new 2015 Murano at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's GTR track monster in NISMO trim (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's GTR track monster in NISMO trim (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's GTR track beasty tricked out in NISMO trim (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
Nissan's GTR track monster in NISMO trim (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's GTR track monster in NISMO trim (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's GTR track monster in NISMO trim (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Nissan's GTR track monster in NISMO trim (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mini's highly modified, not much Mini left in it, Dakar winning Countryman (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Kia’s GT4 Stinger concept made its world debut in Detroit earlier this year but was back for the New York Auto show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Kia’s GT4 Stinger concept made its world debut in Detroit earlier this year but was back for the New York Auto show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Kia’s GT4 Stinger concept made its world debut in Detroit earlier this year but was back for the New York Auto show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Kia’s GT4 Stinger concept made its world debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) earlier this year (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Kia’s GT4 Stinger concept made its world debut in Detroit earlier this year but was back for the New York Auto show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Kia’s GT4 Stinger concept made its world debut in Detroit earlier this year but was back for the New York Auto show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Kia’s GT4 Stinger concept made its world debut in Detroit earlier this year but was back for the New York Auto show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Kia’s GT4 Stinger concept made its world debut in Detroit earlier this year but was back for the New York Auto show (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
Kia’s GT4 Stinger concept made its world debut in Detroit earlier this year but was back for the New York Auto show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Fiat 500 retro edition (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Fiat 500 retro edition (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Fiat 500 retro edition - interior (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Fiat 500 retro edition (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mazda was on hand with a fleet of Miata's in celebration of the car's 25th Anniversary (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mazda was on hand with a fleet of Miata's in celebration of the car's 25th Anniversary (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mazda was on hand with a fleet of Miata's, including this M-Speedster Concept, in celebration of the car's 25th Anniversary (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mazda was on hand with a fleet of Miata's, including this M-Speedster Concept, in celebration of the car's 25th Anniversary (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mazda was on hand with a fleet of Miata's, including this M-Speedster Concept, in celebration of the car's 25th Anniversary (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mazda was on hand with a fleet of Miata's, including this M-Speedster Concept, in celebration of the car's 25th Anniversary (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's FV2 Concept was one of several futuristic designs at the year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's FV2 Concept is steered by shifting the rider's body weight and by the vehicle's pivoting suspension system (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's FV2 Concept is steered by shifting the rider's body weight and by the vehicle's pivoting suspension system (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's FV2 Concept was one of a handful of futuristic designs at the year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's FV2 Concept was one of a handful of futuristic designs at the year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mercedes-Benz' S63 AMG Coupé made its North American debut at the New York auto show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mercedes-Benz' S63 AMG Coupé gets its power from a 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo engine capable of producing 585 hp and 664 ft.lb of torque (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mercedes-Benz' S63 AMG Coupé gets its power from a 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo engine capable of producing 585 hp and 664 ft.lb of torque (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mercedes-Benz' S63 AMG Coupé can accelerate to to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds, with an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mercedes-Benz' S63 AMG Coupé can accelerate to to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds, with an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mercedes-Benz' S63 AMG Coupé gets its power from a 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo engine capable of producing 585 hp torque figures and 664 ft.lb of torque (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mercedes-Benz' S63 AMG Coupé can accelerate to to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds, with an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's all-electric i3 was named the 2014 World Green Car at this year's New York Auto Show as chosen by a jury of 69 automotive journalists (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's all-electric i3 also won the 2014 World Car Design of the Year at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's all-electric i3 was named the 2014 World Green Car at this year's New York Auto Show as chosen by a jury of 69 automotive journalists (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's high performance i8 hybrid, in Protonic Blue, made an appearance at this week's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's high performance i8 hybrid, in Protonic Blue, made an appearance at this week's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's radical i8 hybrid in Protonic Blue, is one of the highlights at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's high performance i8 hybrid features some ground breaking design elements and unconventional materials (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's radical, high performance i8 hybrid is one of the highlights at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's high performance hybrid, the i8, made an appearance at this week's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's radical i8 hybrid in Protonic Blue, is one of the highlights at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's radical i8 hybrid in Protonic Blue, is one of the highlights at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's radical i8 hybrid in Protonic Blue, is one of the highlights at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's radical i8 hybrid in Protonic Blue, is one of the highlights at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW's radical i8 hybrid in Protonic Blue, is one of the highlights at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Sebastian Vettel's 2013 Red Bull Infiniti Formula 1 allowed visitors to view the champion's car up close and personal (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Sebastian Vettel's 2013 Red Bull Infiniti Formula 1 allowed visitors to view the champion's car up close and personal (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
Sebastian Vettel's 2013 Red Bull Infiniti Formula 1 allowed visitors to view the champion's car up close and personal (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Sebastian Vettel's 2013 Red Bull Infiniti Formula 1 allowed visitors to view the champion's car up close and personal (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Sebastian Vettel's 2013 Red Bull Infiniti Formula 1 allowed visitors to view the champion's car up close and personal (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Sebastian Vettel's 2013 Red Bull Infiniti Formula 1 allowed visitors to view the champion's car up close and personal (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Sebastian Vettel's 2013 Red Bull Infiniti Formula 1 allowed visitors to view the champion's car up close and personal (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Sebastian Vettel's 2013 Red Bull Infiniti Formula 1 allowed visitors to view the champion's car up close and personal (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
Jaguar's impressive new F-type Coupe also made it to the show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Jaguar's new F-type Coupe was also one of the big draws at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Jaguar's new F-type Coupe was also one of the big draws at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Jaguar's new F-type Coupe was also one of the big draws at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Jaguar's new F-type Coupe was also one of the big draws at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Jaguar's new F-type Coupe was also one of the big draws at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Jaguar's new F-type Coupe was also one of the big draws at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Jaguar's new F-type Coupe was also one of the big draws at this year's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Alfa Romeo's 4C features carbon fiber and aluminum frame components, weighs 2,194 lb and is powered by a 1.7 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of making 240 hp (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Alfa Romeo's 4C features carbon fiber and aluminum frame components, weighs 2,194 lb and is powered by a 1.7 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of making 240 hp (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Alfa Romeo's 240 hp 4C marks the return of the Italian auto maker to the US (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Alfa Romeo's 4C features carbon fiber and aluminum frame components, weighs 2,194 lb and is powered by a 1.7 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of making 240 hp (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Alfa Romeo's 4C will accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 160 mph (257 km/h) (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Alfa Romeo's 240 hp 4C marks the return of the Italian auto maker to the US (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Alfa Romeo's 4C will accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 160 mph (257 km/h) (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Alfa Romeo's 4C weighs only 2,194 lb (995 kg) and is powered by a 1.7 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine capable of making 240 hp (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Alfa Romeo's 4C uses a 6-speed Alfa TCT Dual Dry Clutch transmission via paddle shifters on the steering wheel (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's compact i-Road concept is an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle that uses Active Lean technology similar to a motorcycle to navigate (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's compact i-Road concept is an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle that uses Active Lean technology similar to a motorcycle to navigate (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's compact i-Road concept is an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle that uses Active Lean technology similar to a motorcycle to navigate (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's compact i-Road concept is an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle that uses Active Lean technology similar to a motorcycle to navigate (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's compact i-Road concept is an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle that uses Active Lean technology similar to a motorcycle to navigate (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's compact i-Road concept is an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle that uses Active Lean technology similar to a motorcycle to navigate (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's compact i-Road concept is an all-electric, zero-emission vehicle that uses Active Lean technology similar to a motorcycle to navigate (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Continental GT3 racer is 2,200 lb (998 kg) lighter than a regular road-going Continental GT (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Continental GT3 will run in the Pirelli World Challenge series and is powered by a 600 bhp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 that'ss been moved towards the rear of the engine bay for better weight management (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Continental GT3 racer is 2,200 lb (998 kg) lighter than a regular road-going Continental GT (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Continental GT3 will run in the Pirelli World Challenge series and is powered by a 600 bhp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 that'ss been moved towards the rear of the engine bay for better weight management (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Continental GT3 will run in the Pirelli World Challenge series and is powered by a 600 bhp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 that'ss been moved towards the rear of the engine bay for better weight management (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Continental GT3 racer is 2,200 lb (998 kg) lighter than a regular road-going Continental GT (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Continental GT3 will run in the Pirelli World Challenge series and is powered by a 600 bhp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 that's been moved towards the rear of the engine bay for better weight management (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Continental GT3 will run in the Pirelli World Challenge series and is powered by a 600 bhp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 that's been moved towards the rear of the engine bay for better weight management (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Continental GT3 was part of the event at this week's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Continental GT3 will run in the Pirelli World Challenge series and is powered by a 600 bhp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 that's been moved towards the rear of the engine bay for better weight management (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Continental GT3 racer is 2,200 lb (998 kg) lighter than a regular road-going Continental GT (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Continental GT3 will run in the Pirelli World Challenge series and is powered by a 600 bhp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 that's been moved towards the rear of the engine bay for better weight management (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Continental GT3 will run in the Pirelli World Challenge series and is powered by a 600 bhp 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 that's been moved towards the rear of the engine bay for better weight management (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Continental GT3 racer is 2,200 lb (998 kg) lighter than a regular road-going Continental GT (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Speed convertible made it's New York debut at the auto show this week (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Speed convertible runs a twin-turbocharged 6.0 liter W12 engine that develops 616 hp to the car's AWD system (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Speed convertible runs a twin-turbocharged 6.0 liter W12 engine that develops 616 hp to the car's AWD system (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Speed convertible runs a twin-turbocharged 6.0 liter W12 engine that develops 616 hp to the car's AWD system (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Speed convertible runs a twin-turbocharged 6.0 liter W12 engine that develops 616 hp to the car's AWD system (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Price for the Bentley Speed convertible is expected to be around the US$240,000 mark (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Speed convertible comes with the usual population of affluent amenities and finishes (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Bentley's Speed convertible runs a twin-turbocharged 6.0 liter W12 engine that develops 616 hp to the car's AWD system (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Price for the Bentley Speed convertible is expected to be around the US$240,000 mark (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Bentley Speed convertible comes with the usual population of affluent amenities and finishes (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The US$1.6 million Koenigsegg Agera R features a 5.0 litre V8 bi-turbo that's built in-house and weighs only 197kg with flywheel, clutch, dry sump system, Inconel exhaust manifold and turbo (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Koenigsegg Agera R features a 5.0 litre V8 bi-turbo that's built in-house and weighs only 197kg with flywheel, clutch, dry sump system, Inconel exhaust manifold and turbo (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 1200 hp Koenigsegg Agera R is available for US$1.6 million (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Agera R has a top speed of approximately 440 km/h (273 mph) and can throw down performance figures to the tune of 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 14.53 seconds or brake from 300-0 km/h in only 6.66 sec (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The US$1.6 million Koenigsegg Agera R made its debut at the NYC auto show and marks the Swedish manufacturer's return to the US (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The US$1.6 million Koenigsegg Agera R made its debut at the NYC auto show and marks the Swedish manufacturer's return to the US (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Koenigsegg Agera R made its debut at the NYC auto show and is the Swedish manufacturer's long awaited return to the US following its departure in 2009 (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Agera R has a top speed of approximately 440 km/h (273 mph) and can throw down performance figures to the tune of 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 14.53 seconds or brake from 300-0 km/h in only 6.66 sec (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Koenigsegg Agera R made its debut at the NYC auto show and marks the Swedish manufacturer's return to the US (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Koenigsegg Agera R made its debut at the NYC auto show and marks the Swedish manufacturer's return to the US (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Agera R has a top speed of approximately 440 km/h (273 mph) and can throw down performance figures to the tune of 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 14.53 seconds or brake from 300-0 km/h in only 6.66 sec (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Koenigsegg Agera R made its debut at the NYC auto show and marks the Swedish manufacturer's return to the US(Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Koenigsegg Agera R made its debut at the NYC auto show and marks the Swedish manufacturer's return to the US (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Koenigsegg Agera R made its debut at the NYC auto show and marks the Swedish manufacturer's return to the US (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
Porsche's retro-styled 911 Targa made an appearance at the NYC Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche brought its retro-styled 911 Targa to the NYC Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche's retro-styled 911 Targa made an appearance at the NYC Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche brought its retro-styled 911 Targa to the NYC Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche's retro-styled 911 Targa made an appearance at the NYC Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche's retro-styled 911 Targa made an appearance at the NYC Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche's retro-styled 911 Targa made an appearance at the NYC Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche's hybrid supercar, the 918 was another of the show's many highlights (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche's hybrid supercar, the 918 was another of the show's many highlights (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche's hybrid supercar, the 918 was another of the show's many highlights (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche's hybrid supercar, the 918 was another of the show's many highlights (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Porsche's hybrid supercar, the 918 was another of the show's many highlights (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 25th Anniversary Edition MX-5 from Mazda made its debut at the New York Auto Show this past week (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 25th Anniversary Edition MX-5 from Mazda made its debut at the New York Auto Show this past week (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 25th Anniversary Edition MX-5 from Mazda made its debut at the New York Auto Show this past week (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mazda displayed the MX-5's all new chassis and drivetrain as part of the cars debut (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Mazda displayed the MX-5's all new chassis and drivetrain as part of the cars debut (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 25th Anniversary Edition MX-5 from Mazda made its debut at the New York Auto Show this past week (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The Toyota FT-1's styling is based on "Function-Sculpting" where aerodynamics are key (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The FT-1's nose, rear wing and side details are designed with functionality in mind (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The FT-1's nose, rear wing and side details are designed with functionality in mind (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Active duct work and body sculpting is designed to increase air flow to the engine and brakes while better managing "dirty air" flowing in and around the car (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Active duct work and body sculpting is designed to increase air flow to the engine and brakes while better managing "dirty air" flowing in and around the car (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's radical FT-1 concept debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in January but was one of the bigger hits at this week's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The FT-1's retractable rear wing deploys and tilts forward at speed to increase rear downforce (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Toyota's radical FT-1 concept debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in January but was one of the bigger hits at this week's New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Active duct work and body sculpting is designed to increase air flow to the engine and brakes while better managing "dirty air" flowing in and around the car (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
Active duct work and body sculpting is designed to increase air flow to the engine and brakes while better managing "dirty air" flowing in and around the car (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The FT-1's retractable rear wing deploys and tilts forward at speed to increase rear downforce (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The FT-1's retractable rear wing deploys and tilts forward at speed to increase rear downforce (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Active duct work and body sculpting is designed to increase air flow to the engine and brakes while better managing "dirty air" flowing in and around the car (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary Edition (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary Edition (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary Edition (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW was offering seat time in its new i3 all-electric city car around a short, white picket fenced course at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW was offering seat time in its new, not so attractive i3 all-electric city car around a short, white picket fenced course at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW was offering the media seat time in its new i3 all-electric city car around a white picket fenced course at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
BMW was offering the media seat time in its new i3 all-electric city car around a white picket fenced course at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
One of the many collectible Miata's on display as part of the convertible's 25th Anniversary (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 making its debut at the New York Auto Show features a LS7 V8 that's good for 500 hp and 470 lb.ft of torque, plus a 6-speed manual gearbox (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 features a LS7 V8 that's good for 500 hp and 470 lb.ft of torque, plus a 6-speed manual gearbox (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 2014 Chevy Camaro Z/28 features a LS7 V8 that's good for 500 hp and 470 lb.ft of torque, plus a 6-speed manual gearbox (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Corvette cutaway shows vehicle's aluminum architectural work and powertrain (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Corvette cutaway shows vehicle's aluminum architectural work and powertrain (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's new 625 hp Corvette Z06 on display, in coupe and convertible form (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's new 625 hp Corvette Z06 on display, in coupe and convertible form (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's 2015 Corvette Z06 features a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 said to deliver 625 hp and 635 lb.ft of torque via a 7-speed manual gearbox or 8 speed autobox (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's 2015 Corvette Z06 features a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 said to deliver 625 hp and 635 lb.ft of torque via a 7-speed manual gearbox or 8 speed autobox (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's 2015 Corvette Z06 features a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 said to deliver 625 hp and 635 lb.ft of torque via a 7-speed manual gearbox or 8 speed autobox (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's new 625 hp Corvette Z06 on display, in coupe and convertible form (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's 2015 Corvette Z06 features a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 said to deliver 625 hp and 635 lb.ft of torque via a 7-speed manual gearbox or 8 speed autobox (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's new 625 hp Corvette Z06 on display, in coupe and convertible form (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's 2015 Corvette Z06 features a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 said to deliver 625 hp and 635 lb.ft of torque via a 7-speed manual gearbox or 8 speed autobox (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's new 625 hp Corvette Z06 on display, in coupe and convertible form (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's 2015 Corvette Z06 features a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 said to deliver 625 hp and 635 lb.ft of torque via a 7-speed manual gearbox or 8 speed autobox (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's new 625 hp Corvette Z06 on display, in coupe and convertible form (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Chevrolet's 2015 Corvette Z06 features a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 said to deliver 625 hp and 635 lb.ft of torque via a 7-speed manual gearbox or 8 speed autobox (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 1971 Ford Torino by artist Ioan Florea featuring a 3D printed body was one of the more unique vehicles at the NYC Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 1971 Ford Torino by artist Ioan Florea featuring a 3D printed body, was one of the more unique vehicles at the NYC Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The 1971 Ford Torino by artist Ioan Florea featuring 3D printed questionable designs, was one of the more unique vehicles at the NYC Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The new Nissan Murano made its world debut at the New York Auto Show this past week (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The new Murano takes styling cues from Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept in the headlight and taillight departments (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The new Nissan Murano is slightly longer and wider than its predecessor but lower giving it a more dynamic look (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The new Murano features a new instrument panel with a 7 inch high-res Drive-Assist Display, plus the number of audio and navigation switches has been reduced from 25 to 10 for a more user-friendly experience (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The new Murano takes styling cues from Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept in the headlight and taillight departments (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The new Nissan Murano is slightly longer and wider than its predecessor, but lower, giving it a more dynamic look (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
The new Murano takes styling cues from Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept in the headlight and taillight departments (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The new Murano takes styling cues from Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept in the headlight and taillight departments (Photos: Angus MacKenzie/gizmag.com)
Gizmag was on the ground at the 2014 New York Auto Show to investigate some of the more interesting debuts and North American reveals
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Even though this year's Detroit and Geneva auto shows provided us with a number of big concept releases and production debuts, the New York Auto Show still remains one of North America’s premier events. Gizmag was on the ground last week to investigate some of the show’s more interesting debuts and North American reveals. Here’s our first-hand look at some of the highlights and the key designs from the 2014 show.
Koenigsegg Agera R
The Agera R has a top speed of approximately 440 km/h (273 mph) and can throw down performance figures to the tune of 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 14.53 seconds or brake from 300-0 km/h in only 6.66 sec (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
The North American debut of the 1200 hp Swedish supercar was Koenigsegg’s first foray back into the US since the recession. The US$1.6 million Agera R supercar was one of the more extreme and more impressive vehicles at the show. The carbon fiber-saturated car is powered by a handmade Koenigsegg 5 liter V8 bi-turbo that weighs only 197kg complete with flywheel, clutch, dry sump system and Inconel exhaust manifold. The car features superlight Aircore hollow carbon fiber wheels and a top speed of approximately 440 km/h (273mph). Koenigsegg reports the Agera R can throw down performance figures to the tune of 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 14.53 seconds or brake from 300-0 km/h in only 6.66 sec.
Corvette Z06 Coupe and Convertible
Chevrolet's 2015 Corvette Z06 features a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 said to deliver 625 hp and 635 lb.ft of torque via a 7-speed manual gearbox or 8 speed autobox (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
One of the most anticipated of the North American releases was the Corvette Z06 coupe and convertible. Figures for the newer, faster ‘Vette come in at 625 hp and 635 lb.ft of torque thanks to a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 that sends power to the wheels via driver’s choice of either a 7-speed manual gearbox or 8 speed autobox. Stylistically the car is even more aggressive thanks to a plethora of functional and aesthetic revisions that make it even more attractive than the standard Corvette in person.
BMW i8
BMW's radical i8 hybrid in Protonic Blue, is one of the highlights at the New York Auto Show (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
One of the most anticipated and visually outstanding vehicles of the New York Auto Show has to be BMW’s i8. The i8 is the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from BMW Group and is considered one of its most revolutionary vehicles, regardless of power delivery systems. On display next to its less attractive sibling, the i3, the Protonic Blue i8 features dihedral doors, floating wings that flow off the roofline, a streamlined cabin, sleek hood and flank treatments, and an overall styling presence that frankly makes the rest of the BMW line up look a little dated.The i8 runs a tiny 1.5 liter 3-cylinder, twin-turbocharged engine that develops 231 hp and 236 lb.ft of torque. That power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed automatic gearbox, whereas a synchronous electric motor, combined with a 2-stage automatic transmission, provides power to the front wheels to the tune of 131 hp and 184 lb.ft of torque. Overall, the i8 is a welcome view into the future of what large scale manufacturers can do with hybrid technology when the design guys and engineers get along.
Nissan Murano
The new Murano takes styling cues from Nissan's Sport Sedan Concept in the headlight and taillight departments (Photo: Angus MacKenzie/Gizmag.com)
Not quite in the same league as the Koenigsegg or the Corvette, Nissan’s newly unveiled Murano is nonetheless an important new product for the manufacturer. Making its world debut at the NYC Auto Show the new Murano’s styling is more dynamic than its predecessor, showing sculpting treatments similar to that of its stage mate – the Sport Sedan Concept. Under the hood the Murano receives power from Nissan’s established 3.5 liter V-6 that’s good for 260 horsepower and 240 lb.ft of torque. The now lighter Murano gets power to wheels via an Xtronic CVT transmission, while inside the crossover Nissan has done a decent job of tricking out the Murano with what it calls a “social lounge” interior treatment which delivers backseat occupants more leg room, USB ports and heated seats. The new Murano features a new instrument panel with 7 inch high-res Drive-Assist Display, plus the number of audio and navigation switches has been reduced from 25 to 10 for a more user-friendly experience. These were just a few of the highlights from the show. Check out the full photo gallery for more of the highlights.
The 2014 New York Auto Show runs until April 27 at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Born on the cold, barren Canadian plains of Calgary, Alberta, Angus MacKenzie couldn’t decide between marketing, automotives or an entrepreneurial path - so he chose all three. With an education in automotives and marketing, Angus has rebuilt the carburetor on his 1963 Rambler Ambassador twice, gotten a speeding ticket in an F430 once, and driven & photographed everything from Lamborghinis to Maseratis to various German and Asian designs. When not writing, Angus has for the past six years been Editor-in-Chief for elemente, an internationally recognized architecture/design magazine.