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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

2005 Chevrolet Corvette

The new Corvette is shorter, more powerful, with less wind resistance and a sensational new automatic damping.
The Corvette C6 has the most innovative and advanced dampers in the business - the Magnetic Selective Ride option.
These are a new type of damper that are automatically adjusted according to the road conditions.
It is is done with a new fluid which is called a magneto-rheological substance. Excellent!

General Info
Price:	$43,710 - $51,445
Main dimensions (L x W x H):	175 x 73 x 49 in (4,426 x 1,845 x 1310 mm)
Curb Weight:	3199 lbs
Layout:	Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission:	6-Speed Manual/5 Speed Auto
Engine
Type:	V8
Displacement:	5967 cc
Horsepower:	400 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:	400 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Redline:	6500 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph:	4.3 sec
0-100 mph:	10.2 sec
Top Speed:	186 mph
Miles Per Gallon:	19/28 mpg

2005 BMW Z4 Roadster

The 2005 BMW Z4 is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car with long and sweeping hood, short front and rear overhangs, low and rearward seating, and soft top - a modern, athletic and assertive new design.

The Z4 places BMW squarely in the field of sophisticated, full-featured sport roadsters.

General Info
Price:	$41,300
Main dimensions (L x W x H):	161 x 70 x 51 in (4,089 x 1,778 x 1295 mm)
Curb Weight:	3042 lbs
Layout:	Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission:	6-Speed Manual/4 Speed Auto
Engine
Type:	V6
Displacement:	2979 cc
Horsepower:	225 bhp @ 5900 rpm
Torque:	214 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Redline:	6000 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph:	5.6 sec
0-100 mph:	14.7 sec
Top Speed:	155 mph
Miles Per Gallon:	21/29 mpg

2005 Audi TT Quattro Sport

Audi TT Quattro Sport captivates the driver with its agility and revolutionary design. This is a car that embodies a purist approach to driving enjoyment combined with stunning looks.

This year, it has more power and torque but less weight which are the key ingredients of a smooth driving pleasure and perfect handling.

General Info
Price:	$39,700
Main dimensions (L x W x H):	159 x 73 x 53 in (4,038 x 1,845 x 1346 mm)
Curb Weight:	3387 lbs
Layout:	Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission:	6-Speed Manual/5 Speed Auto
Engine
Type:	V4
Displacement:	1781 cc
Horsepower:	225 bhp @ 5900 rpm
Torque:	208 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm
Redline:	6000 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph:	5.8 sec
0-100 mph:	N/A sec
Top Speed:	155 mph
Miles Per Gallon:	20/29 mpg

2005 Acura NSX

Built in Japan, the Acura NSX has an aluminum structure and a combination of performance and luxury-car features. Only a few minor changes from the 2004 model, as it's been built and refined for 15 years.

General Info
Price:	$89,000
Main dimensions (L x W x H):	174 x 72 x 46 in (4,497 x 1,829 x 1169 mm)
Curb Weight:	3197 lbs
Layout:	Mid-Engine/RWD
Transmission:	6-Speed Manual/4 Speed Auto
Engine
Type:	V6
Displacement:	3179 cc
Horsepower:	290 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:	224 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Redline:	8000 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph:	4.9 sec
0-100 mph:	11.7 sec
Top Speed:	175 mph
Miles Per Gallon:	17/24 mpg

2004 Aston Martin DB9

Built in England, Aston Martin DB9 boasts an aluminum structure and it is one of a few 2+2s to offer supercar performance. In fact, it is one of the most advanced and sophisticated supercars in the world.

"The DB9 will without doubt be the most important Aston Martin model ever," said Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin.

General Info
Price:	$155,000 - $168,000
Main dimensions (L x W x H):	185 x 74 x 52 in (4,697 x 1,875 x 1318 mm)
Curb Weight:	3770 lbs
Layout:	Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission:	6-Speed Manual/5 Speed Auto
Engine
Type:	V12
Displacement:	5935 cc
Horsepower:	450 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:	420 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline:	6800 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph:	4.6 sec
0-100 mph:	10.7 sec
Top Speed:	186 mph
Miles Per Gallon:	12/19 mpg

2005 Mazda RX8

Mazda continues to pioneer cutting-edge styling with the RX-8's unique freestyle four-door design, effectively demonstrating that a true sports car does not need to sacrifice space or convenience. With enough passenger room for four full-size adults and enough trunk space to fit luggage for a weekend or two full-size golf bags, soulful driving is no longer solely for the driver.

General Info
Price:	$26,875
Main dimensions (L x W x H):	174 x 70 x 53 in (4,419 x 1,778 x 1,346 mm)
Curb Weight:	3029 lbs
Layout:	Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission:	6-Speed Manual/5 Speed Auto
Engine
Type:	Renesis 2-Chamber
Displacement:	1308 cc
Horsepower:	238 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Torque:	160 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Redline:	9000 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph:	5.8 sec
0-100 mph:	15.9 sec
Top Speed:	155 mph
Miles Per Gallon:	18/24 mpg

Audi TT Clubsport Quattro

The Audi TT clubsport quattro study reduces the TT Roadster to a pure driving machine. A powerful engine, state-of-the-art technology and numerous traits borrowed from the world of motorsport are the dominant features of the TT clubsport quattro. The goal that the development engineers set themselves for this vehicle study was to achieve purism at a premium level.

No hood, no A-post – instead, a wraparound windscreen kept extremely low which deliberately evokes images of a speedster. The flat, slightly tinted window strip surrounds the cockpit. The panoramic windscreen and the two humps located behind the interior in place of the hood compartment are reminiscent of a racing car. The rollover bars familiar from the TT Roadster are kept flatter and are the same height as the sports bucket seats.

The front end is dominated by the single-frame grille which has aluminium inserts to give its design a horizontal emphasis. This makes the TT clubsport quattro appear even flatter than it already is. The four rings of the logo are not located in the grille as on most Audi models, but on the bonnet.

The large air inlets in the front end supply additional air to the more potent TFSI engine. LED daytime running lights provide an eye-catching highlight at all times of day. The visible stainless steel rear silencer is the striking feature in the rear bumper, while the blade under the rear silencer visibly underscores the vehicle’s sports character. The dual-branch exhaust system with its oval tailpipes calls to mind the sporty Audi production models such as the RS 4.

There is a deliberate lack of visual interruptions in the side line and you will look in vain for door handles. The TT clubsport quattro is opened by remote control: the doors spring open at the press of a button. The size of the two exterior mirrors has also been minimised. 20-inch wheels with tyres of size 265/30 R20 emphasise the car’s muscular appearance, as does its track width which has been increased by a total of 80 millimetres compared with a production TT. Not only that, but the wheel arches have also been enlarged additionally.

The car is painted Daytona Grey, a colour that Audi used for the first time on the RS 4 and the S8. The exterior design features dark shades of grey. This forms a contrast with the metallic elements, with the grille and side grille in Gun Metal, a steely colour which imbues the TT clubsport quattro with a look which is both sporty and pure.

The brake callipers, the orange colour of which links the exterior design to the interior, provide a visual contrast. These bright colour highlights also provide attractive visual touches in the interior, on elements such as the instrument cowl, the armrest and on the back of the bucket seats. The black leather seat itself also boasts a special feature in the shape of a laser pattern worked into the seat. This was specially designed for the TT clubsport quattro and plays on the TT logo.

The sports character demonstrated by the exterior design is continued inside the car, where purism was also the driving element. Racing bucket seats are provided for both occupants. Together with four-point belts that are three inches wide, these offer both driver and passenger excellent support, even in extreme driving situations – on the racetrack, for example. The generous use of aluminium is characteristic of Audi. This starts with the steering wheel which is adorned with a twin spoke crafted from this lightweight metal. The pedals are also made of aluminium and exhibit a grooved structure. They consequently not only afford a better grip, but also help to save weight. Foot rests are provided for both driver and passenger in the TT clubsport quattro.

The gear lever gate adopted from the new mid-engined sports car, the Audi R8, and the aluminium gear knob are a joy to behold. This lightweight metal is also used for the door pull and the door opener, both of which are cut-out, a feature which further underlines the interior’s purist character.

The sill area has also been restyled compared with the production model. Rather than being interrupted by a sill strip, it now emphasises the width of the car. A new door sill trim located further inside the car, along with floor mats sporting the TT logo as an aluminium inlay provide further visual highlights. The surrounding strip on the top shoulder is also made of this lightweight metal.

The Audi designers came up with a special idea in the field of entertainment. Instead of the middle of the three round air vents in the upper part of the dashboard, they integrated an interface here, designed among other things for the B&O MP3 player BeoSound 2. The round player built by Audi’s premium partner fits exactly into the circular opening and is a sheer delight for the senses, both visually and acoustically.

The instrument cluster is very different from the one in a production model. The vertical needles and colour graphics are the eye-catching features. The clock and odometer have been omitted in keeping with the car’s underlying purist philosophy.

The racing character of the Audi TT clubsport quattro is underscored by its technology. The Audi engineers have packed the 2.0 TFSI engine with even more power than the 260 bhp familiar from the Audi S3. The turbocharged four-cylinder unit with petrol direct injection breaks the magic 300 bhp barrier. Thanks to a modified intake manifold, it has been possible to get even more power out of this highly efficient engine (which was “Engine of the Year” in its class in 2005 and 2006). Power is transferred to all four wheels, making the TT clubsport quattro the first new-generation TT with four-cylinder engine and quattro permanent four-wheel drive.

The transmission is also new in this performance category. Thanks to its dual clutch, the S tronic direct-shift gearbox changes gear virtually without interrupting the flow of power, a process that goes unnoticed by the driver. The six gears can, however, also be changed manually, with gearshifts taking just fractions of a second.

Anyone opening the bonnet will be met by a fascinating sight. Thanks to a lack of cables and auxiliaries, the engine compartment looks extremely clean. The engine has deliberately not been hidden under a cover. The cross brace running above the engine is a technical stroke of genius. It not only makes the car more rigid, but also contains the coolant expansion tank. The ABS system has been moved from the engine compartment to the interior.

The air conditioning and activated charcoal filter are not to be found in the engine compartment either. A racing air filter ensures that the engine takes in a sufficient amount of air. The exhaust system has been adapted to suit the car’s sporty performance: the specially tuned exhaust emits the genuine sound of motor racing.

Ceramic brakes are fitted in the TT for the first time. These are absolutely non-fading and enable countless sharp braking manoeuvres without any loss of stopping power. Once again, Audi has taken advantage of its superior wealth of experience: ceramic brakes are already offered for the RS 4, the A8 and S8, for example, and are enjoying increasing popularity with customers.

The Audi TT clubsport quattro is a purist driving machine that combines the performance of a sports car with a unique design language. It consequently remains a TT on the one hand, while at the same time demonstrating just what is possible with such a fascinating production vehicle. The possible small-series production of this model is being considered.

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Currency Motor Carsfrom the US introduced an unprecedented super car. This flagship model is an ingeniously modified M5 that can reach a top speed of 240 mph and features a 810-horsepower engine.

This makes it the fastest, most powerful oor luxury sedan on the planet. It’s high compression V10 engine has been brilliantly altered, by company founder Ron Cash, to accommodate twin-turbos and a custom, hand crafted inter-cooled system to kick out an astounding 810 horses.

No one in the world has been able to achieve this until now. This is the only car of it’s kind.

The mind-boggling power of this vehicle is complimented by the exquisite $100,000 alteration of it’s interior. The leather in the steering wheel is the same as the leather in the seats: fully aniline dyed Florida Crocodile in black.

Only the finest suede and leathers have been used, much like the old Delahay and Bugatti roadsters adopted in the 1930’s.

The custom interior is all hand stitched, designed and installed by CMC co-founder Judy Amic-Angelo, one of the most respected product designers in the country.

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The Passat R36 will be available as a sedan or wagon. Either has a 300-horsepower version of the 3.6-liter narrow-angle six-cylinder, which is twenty more than it makes in the standard Passat 3.6.
The R36 comes standard with VW’s exclusive DSG twin-clutch transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive, and is available in the same Deep Blue Pearl paint that made its debut on the GTI-based R32.
The R36 receives an exterior makeover with R-specific bumpers, darkened LED taillights, bi-xenon headlights, a rear spoiler, matte-chrome exclusive front grille, chrome side accents, and body-colored side skirts and fender flares. R36-exclusive eighteen-inch “Omanyt” wheels carry 235/40-18 tires, and the rear end is punctuated with twin chrome exhaust tips.

Inside, the instrument cluster, now lit in white instead of blue and red, is visible through an R steering wheel, the shift lever is alumized, and the “Engine Spin” R logo is repeated on the aluminum pedals and front door thresholds. Heated sports seats are fitted all-around, with the fronts 12-way electrically adjustable.

With no mention of any suspension or brake upgrades, the R36 is more of an appearance package than anything. This comes as a bit of a surprise, since the R32 was such a thoroughly integrated package built upon the GTI.