Put to the testTHERE have been plenty of new models caught testing this week as the manufacturers ramp up their development for the 2017 model year and ahead of the Paris Motor Show at the end of September. Lamborghini is readying its new Aventador, which is likely to take design inspiration from the SuperVeloce SV models. No word on power as yet but expect the hike to about 544kW.More information is coming out regarding Hyundai’s first true performance model, the i30 N. It seems likely that it will use a turbocharged version of the company’s 2.0l powerplant in a bid to take on the likes of the Volkswagen Golf GTi and Ford Focus ST. Expect a six-speed manual gearbox as well as a dual-clutch auto.That is not the only performance work going on at Hyundai. The company is also testing a performance model for its luxury Genesis brand. The Genesis G80 will use a 3.3l twin turbo V8 producing as much as 298kW. It will also have performance tuned suspension and more aggressive looks to go wi...
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