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Re: Detroit show introductions
You wrote:
>
>
> I can't recall who made the original post, but thanks for the
note on
> the Detroit show web site. Wards Automotive news (industry
> newsletter) published a listing of the new car introductions. Its
> pretty long so I only included the interesting stuff (not too
biased I
> hope).
>
> North american debut: Aston martin DB7 coupe, 96 Audi A4 quattro
> automatic, Audi TTS convertible, 97 BMW 5 series, new KIA's,
> Lamborghini diablo, Lotus elite, 96 Porsche Carrera 4s, 96 911
turbo,
> 96 VW golf TDI, jetta TDI, Passat wagon TDI,
>
> World Debut: Acura CL, Aston Martin db7 conv., BMW z3, 97 Viper
gts-r,
> gts coupe, and Indy 500 pace car, Lexus LX 450, Vector M12.
>
> Plus assorted, less interseting american stuff.
>
> Wishing I could go...
> Rod Wiggins
>
>The hit of the show? The TTS. Couldn't get near it and it was
spectacular. The other great car was the new 540i from BMW. Detroit
may not do a lot of things right, but they do know how to throw an auto
show...
Jeff