Luxury & sports cars to debut at Shanghai auto show 2013

Mercedes-Benz GLA Concept SUV: Asia debut

Based on the MFA platform and given A-class bones, the GLA will be offered with front- and all-wheel drive concepts. The GLA will offer two engine options: 1.6T (156 hp) and 2.0T (211 hp). It is expected to mass produce in the second half of this year. The GLA AMG will pack a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 350 hp.

Porsche 911 GT3：Asia debut

The Porsche 911 GT3 has a naturally-aspirated, 3.8-liter, 6-cylinder boxer engine. It packs more than 450 bhp (330 kW) and maxes out at 10,000 rpm. With a lightweight chassis and body, this gives a power-to-weight ratio of 3.0 kg/hp.

Maserati Ghibli: world debut

The luxury sedan offers two power plant options: a twin-turbocharged 3.0L petrol engine producing 390 hp and a 3.8L petrol engine producing 487 hp.

Porsche Panamera: world debut

The four-door sedan sports a new set of all-LED taillights, featuring a similar design to those on a Cayman. The Panamera S and Panamera 4S are both powered by twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 engines.

The Auto Shanghai 2013 will be held in Shanghai at the New International Expo Center from April 21 to 29.