The 2013 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition is expected to see new car models by international and Chinese brands make their Asia and world premieres.

Audi A3 Sedan£ºAsia debut

Built off the Volkswagen's MQB platform, the sporty four-door sedan is inspired by the Audi A3 concept. It offers three petrol engine options: the 1.2 TFSI, 1.4 TFSI and 1.8 TSI. The sedan has a longer wheelbase than the A3 hatchback launched earlier this year, meaning more passe nger space.

Ferrari LaFerrari£ºAsia debut

LaFerrari supercar, unveiled at the Geneva auto show , features a 950hp petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain. The LaFerrari also sports a 120kw electric motor, bringing its total power output to a whopping 963CV. Its production is limited to just 499 models.

The new LaFerrari hybrid car is uncovered on the Ferrari stand during the first media day of the 83rd Geneva Motor Show at the Palexpo Arena in Geneva. The new model's Asia debut will be seen at the upcoming 2013 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. [Photo / Agencies]

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£ºAsia 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.