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2009 Lotus Evora

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Project Eagle has finally been unveiled today at the 2008 British Motor Show as the Evora, and Lotus is beaming over its little eaglet. It is mid-engined 2+2. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 PS, and weighing just 2,976 lbs. The Evora promises breathtaking performance. During preliminary testing around the famous N¨¹rburgring, the Lotus chassis engineers report that it is extremely agile and great fun to drive - even when clad with the full development disguise that hid the beautiful lines from the prying motor-industry paparazzi. The car will start hitting dealerships in the U.K. in the spring of 2009, with only 2,000 made and priced at £45,000 apiece.
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Ferrari California Fast-Action Retractable Hard-Top

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A video of the new Ferrari California's trick folding hard-top, reall cool! "Thanks to a mechanism that moves multiple segments in unison, the hard-top can be deployed or retracted in only 15 seconds ¨C faster than the soft-top on any convertible ever to roar out of the gates at Maranello."
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Scorpion Hydrogen Sportscar

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The gas is expensive today. The first vehicle ever to come standard with a water-fueled hydrogen on demand unit. Now the Ronn Motors unveiled the Scorpion Hydrogen Sportscar, features hydrogen "on demand" technology. Without the hydrogen fuel injection system(Produces hydrogen during vehicle operation through electrolysis of water using the power generated from the vehicles electrical system.) installed, the Scorpion reaches 27 mpg. With it, it can can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and achieve 40 mpg. The first of 190 of these limited run Scorpions rollout in October 2008. [ more pics see here ]
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Scotland Supercar - Falen

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Scotland has just unveiled its first supercar - Falen. It features constructed of carbon fiber and with a hinged greenhouse like a jet fighter. Currently a digital prototype, it will sport a 800 horsepower, 5.5-litre V10 Judd engine . Measuring less than 4.2 metres long, the Falen is shorter than a Porsche 911 and is aimed at trackday nthusiasts. The prototype is expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2009, and only four will be built. You can see development progress at Dowdeswell & Hardie's website.

2009 Ferrari California

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2009 Ferrari California revealed early. It will be powered by a 4,300 cc V8 engine, it generates 460hp at 7,500 rpm. From 0 to 100 km/h(62 mph) in less than 4.0 seconds. It is a folding hard top and the chassis and bodywork are aluminum and the engine is mated to the seven-speed dual clutch gearbox controlled by the F1-Trac traction control system from the 599 GTB Fiorano. It will be debut in October, at the Paris Motos Show.
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BMW M1 Hommage

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This weekend, BMW took the wraps off a new show car called the M1 Homage at the Concorso d'Eleganza at Hotel Villa d'Este to commemorate 30 years since the launch of the M1 supercar, which has been discontinued since 1981. Recent rumors have indicated BMW is planning a new supercar. Powered by popular 5.0 liter V10 engine. Check out see more pictures.
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Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept

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Honda lanched the Acura brand in Europe use as the newest NSX. It goes into producton in the fall of 2010. Unlike the original NSX, it powered by a 4.5 liter V10 engine good for about 550 horsepower. I will be unveiled at 2009 Tokyo show. Now let use see the pictures first.
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Mercedes-Benz's New AMG F1 Safety Cars

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new AMG Safety and Medical cars that will stand watch over every F1 race this season. The CLK Safety Car of last year has been retired, and in its place is a modified SL 63 AMG. Changes include larger cooling ducts in unique front fascias, extra coolers for engine, differential and transmission oil along with power steering and coolant fluid, ceramic front brake discs for increased fade resistance, and lighter overall weights to offset the extra equipment necessary for the cars' duties.The 525-horsepower SL63 Safety Car will be driven by 36-year-old Bernd Mayländer. Check out more see more photos.
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Pontiac Solstice Targa

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In Octorber 2007, The news reported General Motors is planning to introduce a Targa version of the Pontiac Solstice in the first half of 2009. The Targa is rumored to begin production in January of 2009 at GM's Wilmington plant, with about 10,000 units being built annually. The Pontiac Solstice would look like the 2002 Solstice Couple concept(Pictures), It will debut at the New York Auto Show in two weeks.
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Atom

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Ariel Motor Company's Atom series sports car, it is a street legal sports car in kit form. Looking something more like a Formula One race car, it desiged for the performance, and only performance, in mind. They latest model is the Atom 3. It features 0-60 mph : 2.7 seconds(making it faster than a McLaren F1, Ferrari Enzo or Porsche Carrera GT and nearly as fast as the Bugatti Veryon); Top Speed: 140 mph, 225 km/h (155 mph, 249 km/h supercharged); Power: 220 bhp (300 bhp supercharged); Transmission: Honda six-speed with reverse. Jump for more pics and video.
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Lexus LF-A Roadster

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The prtty concept sport car by the Lexus. This Japanese luxury automaker revealed a roadster variant of the popular conecpt car. The LF-A premium sports car concept. Power comes from a V10 under 5.0 liters with something north of 500 horsepower, and shifting is done via a sequential transmission with paddle shifters. I love its beautiful interior and shine color. More pics check more.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK

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The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK, the SLK models of 2008 are even more dynamic and now offer an even more emotionally charged driving experience. Key visual enhancements include new-look front and rear sections line with the style of an F1 car's nose, as well as a meticulously modified interior with a new instrument cluster and three-spoke sports steering wheel. The 2009 model available in 3 engine choices: 184 horsepower supercharged four-cylinder, a 305 horsepower 3.5L V6 and current 5.5L V8 found in the AMG model. Transmissino choices include a five-speed antomatic, six-speed manual and Mercedes'7G-TRONIC Sport seven-speed automatic. European pricing of the SLK will range from € 36,503.25 to € 69,049.75. Check more for more pics.
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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

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The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 unveiled, which will be on the Detriit auto show in January. The ZR1 is the best powful and higheset priced chevy in history. It powered by all-new LS9 supercharged 6.2L V-8 targeted at producing at least 100 horsepower per liter, or 620 horsepower (462 kW), and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque (823 Nm). Six-speed, close-ratio, race-hardened manual transmission.. General Motors chairman Wagoner mused, "I wonder what this team could do for $100,000?"
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2008 Lamborghini Reventon

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Lamborghini revealed its new Reventon supercar. Inspired by the F-22 Raptor fighter Jet. Named for the bull that killed toreador Felix Guzman in 1943, the Reventon is basically the ultimate Murcielago in all respects, including price. The super-limited (only twenty cars are being built) supercar costs a cool $1,000,000, and all of them are already sold.Power from its V12 is up around 20 horses over the regular Murcielago LP640. The virtual needle on that virtual speedometer moves from the number 0 to the number 62 in a scant 3.4 seconds and doesn't stop moving until it hits the number 211. I love this super car. More pics jump to the more..
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Jay Leno E85-powered C6RS Corvette

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Jay Leno has unveiled his latest crazy creation at the 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The new Chevrolet C6RS Corvette, which is inspired by the Z06, runs on E85 ethanol and is powered by a custom 8.2 liter all-aluminum small-block V8 engine that produces 600 horsepower. "The C6RS is the result of an idea we hatched to prove that high-performance cars and alternative fuel technology weren¡¯t diametrically opposed concepts," said Leno. "I love the idea of having 600 horsepower at my disposal, but using a homegrown alternative to gasoline."
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