The 2017 Chicago Auto Show caters a lot of new cars. It's considered the most consumer-driven of the automotive spectacle that ever happened in the United States. The auto show has a more floor space and ride-and-drive events to offer compared to any other show. However, they were five supercars that caught everybody eyes. So here are the five stars from the 2017 auto show.
Audi R8. This car costs $162,900 that will take on the BMW i8, Corvette and new Lexus LC. It's powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine which produces 540 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque.
The car features include carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber rear diffuser, racing seats, rear spoiler, front lip spoiler, 20-inch wheels, sunroof, heated seats, and keyless starting. Other features will include a navigation system, infotainment system, satellite radio, premium radio, two USB ports, Bluetooth, rear fog lamps, rearview camera, front airbags, front-sided airbags, knee airbags, stability, side-curtain airbags and traction control.
2017 Dodge Viper. The all new Dodge Viper will compete with the Chevrolet Corvette. It will offer special edition models to honor the end of the Viper production and to celebrate the brand's 25th anniversary. The Viper is also offered in SRT, GTC, GTS, and ACR trim.
The Viper's features will include exterior racing stripes, carbon-fiber hood, air conditioning, adjustable pedals, spoiler, leather seats, infotainment system, navigation, satellite radio, Bluetooth and USB port. It's also available in 18, 19, 20-inch wheels. It also powered by a 645-horsepower V10 paired to a six-speed manual transmission.
Rolls-Royce Dawn. Now, this is the car that truly shined at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. This Dawn is the convertible variant of the Coupe. It features rear-hinged coach doors and hand built in England. Powered by a 563-horsepower, 6.6 liters twin-turbocharged V12 engine making 575-pound of torque and paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Its grill is equipped with an infrared night vision camera that detects potential hazards up to 328 yards in front, a head-up display that provides current speed, directions, and lane-departure warnings and much more.
Lotus Evora. The Lotus Evora 400 is designed with a forward-swept cabin. It's equipped with a mid-mounted 3.5-liter V-6, rear wheel drive and weighs under 4,000 pounds. It boasts a 400 horsepower supercharged engine and 302 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 174 mph.
Lexus LC. The 2018 Lexus is a two-door high-performance coupe that is equipped with a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 471 horsepower and paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The car features a rear-wheel drive and four seats.
In addition, Lego also joined the action at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. It featured the giant Lego Batmobile and also a Volkswagen, showcasing the evolution of the VW Bus.
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