Beginning with 39 different contestants, the 2011 car of the year finalists have finally been narrowed down and announced. Nissan leaf, the first of its kind among fully electric cars, took the competition with a clutch victory of 257 points winning the titles of 2011 Car of the Year and 2011 World Green Car of the Year. The electric car definitely attracts attention from many as gas prices continue to increase, but with the April New York Auto Show coming up will the Nissan Leaf continue to top competitors? As gas prices continue to rise, you should go through an online comparison service to look for cheap insurance Canada to save money on your vehicle.
Also in the competition to win the title of 2011 World Car of the Year are the Audi A8 and BMW 5 Series. Up against the Nissan Leaf in the green competition are the Chevrolet Volt and BMW 320d. The Audi A8, with its V8 engine, wildly surpasses the previous fuel efficiency of the BMW Hybrid and even performs better than other hybrids, with intricate detail and precision in handling on the road. The BMW 5 Series are available in 3 designs: Sedan, Touring and Gran Turismo. Safety is greatly enhanced by implementation of camera systems that allow for extended view of the areas surrounding the car.
Up for 2011 Car of the Year in performance are Ferrari 458 Italia, Porsche 911 Turbo and Mercedez Benz SLS AMG. The Ferrari 458 Italia is much more than sleek design and aesthetic appeal; it is the first Ferrari to be released on the market that does not offer the option of manual transmission. However, it is possible that the 458 Italia could be hindered in competition by the recalls that were issued in 2010 due to safety concerns. Raging from 0 - 60mph in just 3.5 seconds, there’s no doubting that the Porsche 911 Turbo has massive power underneath the hood. And at 24 miles to the gallon, fuel efficiency plays a large role in the success of the sports car. Did I mention its top speed is 194mph? And as the cover car for the PS3 video game Gran Turismo 5, the Mercedez Benz SLS AMG is available in three different versions and expected to be available in the U.S. sometime during 2011.
With gas prices on the rise and electric cars gaining more attention, many are expecting the interest in electrical cars to soar during 2011, but each of the finalists for 2011 car of the year have unique appeal and have fought their way through the competition to the final showdown. Each of the cars chosen will be on display in Geneva until March 13th, 2011. The winner is expected to be announced April 21st at the much anticipated 2011 New York Auto Show.
Which cars will walk away with the titles for 2011 car of the year remains a mystery, but the time-frame is closing in on the competition. After all the finalists go head to head with each other in the most spectacular auto show competition of the year, the winner will be announced.
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