2011 Frankfurt Auto Show Highlights

Notable debuts for the Frankfurt auto show include the all-new 2012 Porsche 911, the redesigned 2012 BMW M5 and the roadster version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS. Don't miss Ailstair Weaver's guide to the auto show.

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[Konykonykony]

I was there - phenomenal experience to say the least.

[Mawerik]

1) I was yet staring at her when she came toward the camera talking about the kinetic recovery system.. And I got very excited about that
2) I love how he is so unmistakebly british but has translated in american his language ("trunk", "hood", "NFL field", etc)
3) That Brabus is ridicolous I want that. It doesn't even look too vulgar and the CLS is the best looking sedan on sale today

[PL]

@ruimpinho actually there is a difference in units....PS, HP, BHP thats why there are slight fluctuations in the values.

[bmancodgta]

not usually my style... but I totally dig the porcelain veyron. Most of this show is epic goodness actually. The auto industry is headed to s strange, interesting, but seemingly awesome place

[WasifKhan]

This guy can really be a part of topgear.

[Erich]

458 spider available around Christmas? ya perfect timing, just in the beginning of the winter!

[Celtics]

What is with brabus and insane torque numbers??

[JoeBird]

was up with the ending? A giant pillow in public? lol

[crzygutrsnobrdr]

i saw an sls amg a couple weeks ago....

[agent]

Brabus Rocket: 1046 pound-feet of torque. Which is faster, 0-60 or 0 until the tires disintegrate?

[JOKBO]

This was the Frankfurt "Hybrid" Car Show.

[JesseH]

that thing barabus rocket looks like its going 230mph while standing still :0

800hp and 1050lb/ft of torque? holy hell...

[Erich]

@DiddleDen for Ferraris the waiting list is waaaay too long, the M5 has a waiting list so you think the 458 spider doesnt! and dont worry i cant afford the M5 to afford this one but i will afford the M5 in a year, hopefully!

[ImHereToAnnoyYou]

There is nothing wrong with a normal 5-speed gearbox from the 1990's + 1 additional super-long 6th ratio for when you want to cruise about and get better mpg.

Imagine going through 7 gears from a standstill up to 70mph, it's just a bit of a waste of time. "Let's go fast, I'll drop it 2 gears? 3? 4?..."

A Bugatti Veyron has 7 gears because it can do 268mph, that I can understand.

[DiddleDen]

@hazemvirus No worries, if you aren't on the VIP list and haven't gotten your order in by now. Christmas will come and go while your stocking remains empty.

[Erich]

@Tripleace1945 yes but hold on, when you get a new car you want to go for a drive in it, you cant drive it after christmas? even in feb you cant drive it cuz the roads are full of snow, well atleast here in north america

[CCsX]

@ImHereToAnnoyYou 7 speed manual in a 911 awesome.... thats great considering most of next gen cars are coming with a 8 speed or something like that like BMW or Lexus

[DualofChaos]

2 people will not be getting a Ferrari 458 Spider for Christmas.

[The-car-addict]

Not 50 million dollars, 11 million euros ...

[Jii]

imagine. a ford focus being more powerful then a honda s2000 or a NA 300zx. i love technology. i just wish cars didnt look so bloated but i can kinda understand why