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Thanks to celebrity endorsements and relatively little competition, Toyota's got a lock on the domestic hybrid market with its Prius, the popular five-seater hatchback that gets 48 miles per gallon in city driving and 45 on the highway. Its recently announced a third-generation model should help it retain its ranking at the top of the hybrid heap.But that's not stopping Ford Motor from trying to dethrone the Japanese automaker. This spring, Ford will try to gain more traction in the hybrid space with two new models, the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan hybrids. Both family-sized sedans promise 41 miles per gallon in city driving and 36 on the highway.They are just two of a handful of new drives set to debut in the U.S. over the next two years. Others include the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Fiesta and the Chevy Cruze. Some, including many being unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week, are set to hit domestic showrooms this year; others may not reach production until the 2011 model year.In Pictures: 20 Cars Of The FutureThough the worldwide car market has been saddled with poor sales--domestic sales in recent months fell to their lowest per-capita levels in 50 years, and last year, Asian manufacturers lost 12.5% of their sales in the U.S., while their European counterparts lost 11.1%--the home team has been busy investing in new products.General Motors (nyse: GM - news - people ) is making an ambitious effort to take back the mantle of technological leadership with its Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid. This vehicle differs from today's hybrids in that drivers will be able to recharge the batteries with an electrical outlet.Another difference: The Volt's gasoline motor does not power the drive wheels. Instead, after the vehicle exceeds its 40-mile range on batteries only, the gasoline motor turns a generator to recharge the batteries that feed the electric drive

Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo

The Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo set the new World’s Fastest Production Car record with an average top speed of 255.83 mph.

On a temporarily-closed 2 lane public highway in Washington State, the SSC Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph (413.83 kph) on its first pass and 254.55 mph (409.71 kph) on its return pass, achieving a new top speed record: a staggering 255.83 mph (411.76 kph). SSC used a turbo V8 outputting 1183 HP and 1094 lbs. of torque. The use of lightweight carbon fiber materials allows for a low dry weight of 2750 lbs. giving the Aero TT the production record for lbs/hp ratio at 2.33.The Ultimate Aero achieved 0-60 mph in 2.78 seconds and 1/4 Mile in 9.90 seconds at 144 mph.

The Aero TT is not completely stripped either, it features air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, a navigation system, and a 10 speaker Audio/CD/DVD. Base price is expected to be around $585,000

Ferrari California Sports Car

The new 2010 Ferrari California is the first hard-top convertible ever produced by Ferrari and the first to feature a mid-front positioned engine.Ferrari California features a new 4.3 liter V8 with direct injection and a flat crankshaft that will put out 460HP. The result is a 0-60mph of under 4 seconds.

Corvette ZR1 Sports Car

The new 2009 Corvette ZR1 is a fast and powerful sports car. It has a 6.2-liter surpercharged engine with 638hp. The acceleration of 0-60mph time of just 3.4 seconds will make it reach reach 100mph from standstill in 7 seconds flat.
The final MSRP of the new Corvette is $103,300 including the destination charge, but it will have a $1700 gas guzzler tax added on top of this.

The Audi GT3 is a super sports car indeed.

The new The Audi GT3 R8 sports car is a race car that will enter into some of the great races of the world sometime next year.
Power for the Audi GT3 has been boosted to 500hp and the engineers digged deep into the technics to conform with GT3 standards. The four-wheel-drive system had to be replaced with a more conventional GT rear-wheel drive system and it is also equipped with a newly developed six-speed sports sequential gear box.

2005 Ford GT

“The Ford GT is the ultimate Living Legend,” explains J. Mays, Ford vice president of design.
It’s a true supercar with appeal equal to that of the greatest sports cars in the world but with the addition of a heritage no one can match. Essential elements of the original – including the stunning low profile and mid-mounted American V-8 engine – continue in this latest interpretation of the classic.

Ford GT is an awesome fast car, a true jewel.

General Info
Price:	$139,995
Main dimensions (L x W x H):	183 x 77 x 44 in (4,648 x 1,956 x 1117 mm)
Curb Weight:	3390 lbs
Layout:	Mid-Engine/RWD
Transmission:	6-Speed Manual/5 Speed Auto
Engine
Type:	V8
Displacement:	5409 cc
Horsepower:	550 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:	500 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Redline:	6500 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph:	3.8 sec
0-100 mph:	8.7 sec
Top Speed:	190 mph
Miles Per Gallon:	14/21 mpg

2005 Ferrari Scaglietti

Ferrari Scaglietti is a super-fast supercar that replaces the Ferrari 456 GT. It has a new layout, aluminum body and frame, super 540 bhp V-12 engine that propels it close to 200 mph. A real performer in the Ferrari tradition - a supercar verging on the fantasy car world.

General Info
Price:	$259,855
Main dimensions (L x W x H):	193 x 77 x 53 in (4,902 x 1,955 x 1346 mm)
Curb Weight:	4056 lbs
Layout:	Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission:	6-Speed Manual/5 Speed Auto
Engine
Type:	V12
Displacement:	5748 cc
Horsepower:	540 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Torque:	435 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Redline:	6000 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph:	4.1 sec
0-100 mph:	10 sec
Top Speed:	195 mph
Miles Per Gallon:	10/17 mpg