The North American International Auto Show in Detroit not only marks the beginning of a new autoshow year but is the biggest auto show in North America often bringing the most talked about, most hyped unveilings on the entire calendar.

        Acura has been teasing a new NSX sports car since the last one went out of production about ten years ago, but finally the wait is over.

The new NSX sports Acura’s latest design language inside and out, giving it the same styling as the concept from 2011. The NSX has an all new body structure made out of aluminum and carbon fiber. Acura claims this gives it the lowest center of gravity in its class.

When it comes to the powertrain side Acura went all out, starting with a new Twin-Turbo V6 engine with at least 400 horsepower and 375 ft-lbs. of torque. That wasn’t enough, though. Acura has also added on three electric motors, two powering the front wheels and and a smaller one helping the gas engine in the back. The two up front make at least 50 horsepower and 75 ft-lbs. of torque each bring the total to at least 550 horsepower and 575 ft-lbs of torque. It all goes through a nine speed twin clutch transmission. This will help the NSX from 0-60 miles per hour in around three seconds and to top speed of around 200 mph.

The new NSX goes on sale in the fall. Pricing is yet to be announced but the old NSX was known for having Ferrari performance for half the price.

Alfa Romeo unveiled a spider version of it’s beloved 4C sports car, which is mechanically identical to the coupe version just with a soft targa-like roof that can be removed.

More interesting though is that Alfa announced that over the next four years they with unveil eight new cars starting with a sedan in the summer, shortly followed by a crossover.

Prior to its Detroit unveiling, Cadillac launched pictures and specs of it’s new CTS-V super-sedan. Like previous generations, the latest CTS-V will sport a Corvette engine. This one is GM’s LT4 supercharged V8 from the latest Corvette Z06. The results are astounding, 640 horsepower and 630 ft-lbs of torque, in a sedan. It’s mated to an eight-speed automatic and can accelerate to 60 in just 3.7 sec.

The V also sees visual upgrades inside and out including Recaro seats, Alcantara steering wheel, 19 inch performance wheels and tires, and a mesh grill. The V also has Cadillac’s Magna-ride adaptive suspension to help it handle all of that power.

The CTS-V goes on sale in the summer for around $80,000.

Ford had a large showing at this years Detroit Auto Show starting with a more track focused Mustang called the GT350R. Mechanically it is identical to the GT350 we saw in L.A. back in November. The GT350R rolls in better suspension, and has been lightened by removing the air conditioning, radio and backseat. Outside there is a big rear spoiler and carbon fiber wheels saving 13 pounds per corner.

That was followed by a version of a Raptor F-150. Sporting a new 3.5 liter twin-turbo V6 that is said to out-muscle the outgoing 6.2 liter V8. It is paired to a new ten-speed automatic transmission. The Raptor is taller and wider than a normal F150 due impart to the custom suspension with Fox Racing triple-bypass shocks exclusive to the Raptor. it also includes a locking, 4.10 ratio, rear axle making the Raptor the most off-road capable F-150.

Ford topped it all off with a new GT supercar, with a new carbon fiber body designed with cues from the GT-40 from the sixties and the previous GT that ended production back in 2005. Powering the GT is a revised version of Ford’s 3.5 twin turbo V6 making at least 600 horsepower. Helping you handle all of that power is a race inspired pushrod suspension. Ford isn’t skipping on the tech though, featuring the third generation of Ford’s Sync infotainment system.

The GT350R Mustang goes on sale in the fall to go head-head with the Camaro Z/28. The Raptor and GT are a long ways off, each are slated for a Fall 2016 production date.

Back in 2008, Lexus showed the first car in their F performance line. It was the IS-F sedan which was recently replaced by the RC-F coupe and now Lexus is expanding its lineup with the GS-F. Lexus F goes head-on into the luxury performance category with names like Mercedes-AMG, BMW M Division, Cadillac V cars and Quattro GMBH, who is responsible for Audi’s RS cars as well as the R8. The GS-F targets Mercedes E63 AMG, BMW M5, Cadillac CTS-V and Audi’s RS7.

The GS-F is powered by the RC’s 5 liter V8 with 467 Which is under powered compared to it’s rivals (E63S makes 577, with BMW’s 560 HP twin turbo V8, the Cadillacs 640 and the RS7 with 570) The GS-F also includes unique styling inside and out with upgraded suspension and brakes to harness the horsepower.

The GS-F goes on sale in the summer.

Mercedes-Benz revealed the new GLE coupe crossover. The GLE coupe competes with the BMW X6 and is based off of the current M-class, which will eventually be renamed the GLE Crossover. Thus far, Mercedes has only annouced two of the engines for the GLE. This includes a 3 liter twin-turbo V6 for the GLE 450 AMG sport and a 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8 for the GLE 63 AMG S, making 368 and 585 horsepower respectively. Expect more choices to come when it hits production.

Mercedes also brought their new C450 AMG Sport, a middle between the C400 Sport and C63 AMG. Both go on sale later this year.

Not to be outdone by it’s American rivals, Toyota brought their new Tacoma pick-up. The Tacoma rolls in new for the truck features including leather seats, an upgraded infotainment system, and even a GoPro mount behind the rear view mirror. The Tacoma sees a revised design inside and out to keep it up to date with it’s competitors. The TRD version also gets the off road management system, similar to the one you would find in the 4Runner Trail/TRD Pro trims. The powertrains see a revisit. The 2.7 liter four will carry over from the old truck, but the 4 liter have been thrown out for a new 3.5 liter unit. Numbers haven’t been released, but Toyota says it will be more powerful and more fuel efficient than the old engine. That V6 will be paired to a new six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. It goes on sale later this year.

Detroit showed that this year is going to be a great year for cars And now it’s time to move on to the next show, which is in Chicago in February.